Nexeo Plastics Partners With Forward AM to Expand Access to 3D Materials Throughout North America and Europe

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexeo Plastics announced that it will partner with its supplier Forward AM, the brand of BASF 3D Printing Solutions, to expand access to Forward AM’s additive manufacturing materials in North America and Europe.

Under this collaboration, 3D at Nexeo Plastics will carry Forward AM’s comprehensive portfolio of innovative and durable 3D printing materials, including powders, photopolymers, and plastics and metal filaments.

“Our company’s objective is to provide our diverse customer base with the largest variety of 3D printing materials that can meet every type of 3D printing need,” said Paul Tayler, president and chief executive officer of Nexeo Plastics. “This partnership with Forward AM increases our customers’ access to a large variety of quality 3D materials for large scale manufacturing and applications in the automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, medical and dental markets.”

• Ultrasint^® polymer powders are developed to be used in a broad spectrum of demanding industrial applications that require cost-effective, flexible or heat resistant performances.
• Ultracur3D^® photopolymers deliver class-leading performance ranging from flexible to ultra-tough resins.
• The Ultrafuse^® Portfolio comprises filaments ranging from engineering-grade materials, through reinforced and support materials, to advanced metal filaments for a variety of industrial applications.

“We look forward to collaborating with Nexeo Plastics in offering customers in North America and Europe Forward AM’s high-performance material portfolio,” said François Minec, Managing Director BASF 3D Printing Solutions. “Leveraging the extensive experience of Nexeo Plastics in distribution will significantly support us in enabling our customers to adopt to industrial Additive Manufacturing.”

Nexeo Plastics’ 3D supplier expansion is part of a continued strategy to provide a wide range of product choices, supply chain expertise, and exceptional sales and customer service to meet the demands of its 3D customers.

About Nexeo Plastics and 3D at Nexeo Plastics

3D at Nexeo Plastics is part of Nexeo Plastics, a leading global thermoplastic resins distributor, representing quality products from world-class suppliers, and serving a diverse customer base across North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. In the 3D Printing market, we provide expert local application and technical support, shortened lead times, smaller order quantities, and customer service through our sales team and eCommerce site, Nexeo 3D. Learn more at www.nexeoplastics.com and www.nexeo3d.com/nexeo3d.