KANSAS CITY, Kan., Oct. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Harcros Chemicals Inc. and Cathay Industries Australasia have announced an agreement that will bring Harcros-manufactured products to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands with Cathay Industries acting as its exclusive representative.

This strategic partnership's primary focus will be the introduction of specialty surfactants and chemicals for the construction, household & institutional, ink & coatings industries to the South Pacific market. It will also allow Harcros' growing profile of international customers better ease-of-access to Harcros-manufactured products and provide Cathay's customers access to new product lines.

This partnership with Cathay, based in Sydney, Australia, further strengthens Harcros' position in the international market and reinforces Harcros' commitment to global service and strategy. In addition, this rapidly expanding international presence and distribution partner network provides Harcros the ability to deliver manufactured products to over 24 countries and reaffirm its leadership in the global chemical manufacturing market.

Harcros Vice President of Manufacturing Peter Radford Ph.D. was quoted saying, "We are excited to have a position back in the Australian market and we firmly believe that our partnership with Cathay Industries is an outstanding fit for both companies."