Innovative Elastomers to distribute Chase compounds

ROCK HILL, S.C. (April 25)—Chase Elastomers (U.K.) Ltd. announced April 6 it has named Innovative Elastomers Inc. its exclusive U.S. agent for its NB-series offset printing compounds. The compounds will be produced in England and inventoried in strip or calendered form in Rock Hill, where Innovative is headquartered. Innovative initially will maintain an inventory of black compounds, but various colors will be made available based on customer requirements. Standard compounds will be available for immediate shipment after May 15, but special needs will require 4 to 6 weeks to establish the inventory in Rock Hill.