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About Us
Since 1852, Koster Keunen, Inc. has specialized in processing, formulating and marketing wax. When the original Dutch company expanded to New York due to its reputation for innovation, quality and dependablility and a resultant increase in demand for its quality waxes, Koster Keunen became a truly international company. In 1994 the company relocated to Watertown, Connecticut, where it continues to be a leading supplier of quality waxes and other chemicals to most major cosmetic, pharmaceutical and other manufacturers worldwide.
The company's new Watertown facility is state-of-the-art, designed for and built by Koster Keunen. With this move, Koster Keunen has doubled its manufacturing capacity and updated all phases of operation. The large research lab holds high-tech diagnostic equipment, allowing for in-depth research into new products utilizing natural waxes and other chemicals. A large warehouse maintains a formidable wax inventory and the new location makes shipping anywhere in the U.S. and abroad as efficient as always.
"Continuing to develop new products will be a big part of our business," states John Koster, President. "Koster Keunen USA and Koster Keunen Holland are ready to meet the future and the global marketplace as the world's leading innovator, producer, refiner and marketer of waxes."
Now, more than ever, the waxes industry wants are at Koster Keunen -- from natural waxes, petroleum waxes and chromatographically-designed synthetics to commodity raw materials and other exclusively developed wax fractions and derivatives. Custom blending and a host of packaging options are also available.
Koster Keunen has always had formulating experience and expertise, but under the direction of Steven Puleo,Vice President/Research & Development, the company has expanded its services to now include full research and development support for customers. "We're eager to help customers in this regard," says Puleo.
"We have the capability to make their idea a reality, so we encourage customers, and prospects, to ask us about the potential of our waxes in their product or application. Of course, we honor requests for sample and formulary guides, but we strongly believe in working in partnership with customers...for their success and ours," states Puleo.
Koster Keunen's dedication to research and development has paid off in the past several years. The company has exclusively developed a number of new products: Beeswax Derivatives, Bee's Milk, Carnauba Milk, Candelilla Derivatives, self-emulsifying Carnauba Derivatives, Hydroxy Polyester and Orange Wax. These wax fractions and derivatives, ideal for a wide range of applications, are becoming Koster Keunen's most successful products.
"Continuing to develop new products will be a big part of our business," states John Koster, President. "Koster Keunen USA and Koster Keunen Holland are ready to meet the future and the global marketplace as the world's leading innovator, producer, refiner and marketer of waxes."
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