Chemtrade joins forces with Primary Resources

Toronto-Chemtrade Logistics Inc. said Sept. 9 that Primary Resources Inc. has joined forces with Chemtrade and, in particular, Chemtrade unit BCT Chemtrade Corp., a global supplier of elemental sulfur and sulfuric acid. “The combination of our markets, channels and resources enhances our ability to continue growing the services that BCT Chemtrade provides for our partners in the international sulfur business,” said Chemtrade President and CEO Mark Davis. Established in 1996, Primary Resources has a worldwide network of agents and affiliates, particularly involved in sulfur distribution. Effective Oct. 1, Primary Resources’ business and employees will be integrated into Chemtrade. Chemtrade’s network will now include Primary’s former office in Stamford, Conn., under the direction of David Johnson and Kali Sapounakis. James Cattano, president and founder of Primary Resources, will continue as senior advisor to Chemtrade’s sulfur business teams, and can be reached at 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, Fla. 34108, or 239-262-2004. Chemtrade told Green Markets that the deal is not an acquisition, but it will be assuming all of the operating business going forward. The legal entity Primary Resources will continue to exist, but will no longer do logistics/marketing for sulfur or its other products. Chemtrade is hiring Primary’s employees and will assume Primary’s supply and marketing contracts and business relationships.