Strongwell products to be distributed throughout Europe
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Strongwell, headquartered in Bristol, Virginia, announced on Thursday it has entered an agreement with Module Solutions & Systems AS (MSS) of Norway.
The agreement allows MSS to distribute Strongwell's products in Europe, excluding the United Kingdom, according to a news release posted by the City of Bristol, Virginia.
'We are excited to have MSS as our European distribution partner,' Strongwell Vice President of Sales and Engineering David Gibbs said in the release. 'Their experience and presence in the region will allow us to better serve international customers with Strongwell's high-performance, American-made composite products.'
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MSS will distribute standard and non-standard FRP products from Strongwell.
'This agreement with Strongwell marks an exciting new chapter for MSS,' MSS Managing Director Morten Alstadsæther said in the release. 'Strongwell's FRP solutions are world-class, and we are proud to offer European customers local access to these proven, high-performance products. Our team is fully committed to supporting clients with technical expertise and responsive service, ensuring the success of every project we're part of.'
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