ExxonMobil Chemical Company Announces Product Distribution Agreement With R.T. Vanderbilt

Houston - The Ethylene Elastomers Business of ExxonMobil Chemical Company announced that it has signed an agreement with R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc. to become a distributor for ExxonMobil Chemical's commercial Vistalon Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber - EP(D)M products in North America.

"This arrangement confirms our commitment and focus on increasing sales and customer service support," stated Jeff Davis, vice president, Ethylene Elastomers, ExxonMobil Chemical Company. "We are very pleased with this agreement and value the rubber industry expertise R.T. Vanderbilt Company brings to this relationship."

Roger Price, President and Chief Operating Officer of R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc., stated that, "This agreement will provide customers with enhanced sales coverage, local inventories for just-in-time delivery along with the convenience of one-stop-shopping for their Vistalon EP(D)M and ancillary rubber processing chemicals."

ExxonMobil Chemical manufactures and markets a broad grade slate of ethylene elastomer products worldwide. These products are used in automotive, wire and cable, hose, roof sheeting and various other industrial applications. ExxonMobil Chemical is a global leader in technology, product quality and customer service with petrochemical manufacturing and/or marketing operations in more than 150 countries around the world.

SOURCE: ExxonMobil Chemical