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SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Connell, a company of Wilbur-Ellis and a leading marketer and distributor of

specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific, announced today that it

was entering into an exclusive relationship with DRT, a French company that is

a worldwide leader in plant chemistry and renewable ingredients. As part of the

agreement, Connell will provide DRT with sales, marketing and distribution

services throughout Indonesia, South Korea, and Thailand for its natural

extracts. The agreement was effective April 1, 2020.

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"We are delighted to collaborate with DRT and support Connell's focus on

sustainability. DRT's portfolio complements the range of solutions and

applications that Connell brings to customers everywhere in Asia," said Kevin

Hack, Connell's vice president for portfolio management. "DRT is known for the

purity, quality and natural chemical properties of its plant-based extracts and

that reputation supports Connell's focus on 'living well, living life and

living long.' There is a lot of natural synergy in this partnership."

Isaac J. Moussan, DRT's head of health and nutrition business, said the Company

was excited to expand its partnership with Connell into the Asia-Pacific health

and beauty segment.

"Specializing in plant extraction and located in the heart of the Landes forest

in southwestern France, DRT has been producing high quality extracts from

maritime pines and grape seeds for more than 40 years," Moussan said. "Because

of Connell's strength and expertise across the Asia-Pacific region, we believe

this partnership will both strengthen and expand our connection with customers

in Asia."

About Connell

Connell is a leading marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and

ingredients in Asia-Pacific. It brings outstanding insights and service to the

life and industrial science markets and promotes a both a broad range of

leading global manufacturers and its own formulated products. A company of

Wilbur-Ellis, Connell provides technical, marketing and supply chain expertise

through 48 offices in 18 countries across Asia-Pacific. For more information,

please visit www.connellworld.com.

About the Wilbur-Ellis Companies

Founded in 1921, the Wilbur-Ellis companies are leading international marketers

and distributors of agricultural products, animal nutrition and specialty

chemicals and ingredients. For more information, please visit

www.wilburellis.com

About DRT

Founded in 1932, DRT specializes in the development of gum rosin and turpentine

extracted from pine resin. DRT's head office is located in Dax, France and

sells its products around the world. DRT has a diversified product portfolio of

more than 300 ingredients addressing a variety of end markets. DRT operates

nine manufacturing facilities either directly or with joint venture partners.

More information about DRT is available at www.drt.fr

SOURCE : Connell

CONTACT: Alexandra Hendrickson, Connell,

Alexandra.hendrickson@connellworld.com, + 1 (415) 772-4194