Lion Elastomers Names Intertex World Resources Exclusive North American Distributor
Sep 18, 2026
Lion Elastomers has appointed Intertex World Resources, Inc. as its exclusive distributor in North America for Royalene® EPDM, SBR and NBR produced at its plants in Geismar, Louisiana and Port Neches, Texas. The agreement is effective September 15, 2026.
Lion selected Intertex after an extensive distribution study due to their decades of experience in rubber sales, long-standing customer relationships, and a footprint across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
"Intertex knows the rubber market well, and their customers stay with them," said George Panagopoulos, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Lion Elastomers. "Both companies want to win in the marketplace by delivering real value to customers. That is what this partnership is built to do."
“We are excited to partner with Lion Elastomers as the exclusive distributor of Royalene EPDM, SBR and NBR products throughout North America,” said Stan Rybalov, President & CEO of Intertex World Resources, Inc.
“Lion’s strong portfolio of domestically manufactured rubber products, combined with Intertex’s extensive market knowledge, customer relationships and distribution capabilities, creates a tremendous opportunity to bring additional value to our customers. We look forward to offering a reliable domestic source of EPDM, SBR and NBR, complemented by Intertex’s existing portfolio of carbon black, process oils and other rubber products.
“Our goal has always been to make it easier for our customers to source the materials they need while providing dependable supply, competitive value and exceptional service. This partnership with Lion Elastomers strengthens that commitment and gives our customers access to an even broader range of high-quality rubber products across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.”
About Lion Elastomers
Lion Elastomers is a premier manufacturer of elastomeric polymers with a legacy as one of the first synthetic rubber producers in the world for SBR and EPDM. Headquartered in Geismar, LA. https://www.lionelastomers.com/
About Intertex World Resources
Founded in 1990, Intertex is a value-added distributor of synthetic rubber, carbon black, process oils and rubber chemicals serving customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Carrollton, GA. www.intertexworld.com
Lion selected Intertex after an extensive distribution study due to their decades of experience in rubber sales, long-standing customer relationships, and a footprint across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
"Intertex knows the rubber market well, and their customers stay with them," said George Panagopoulos, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Lion Elastomers. "Both companies want to win in the marketplace by delivering real value to customers. That is what this partnership is built to do."
“We are excited to partner with Lion Elastomers as the exclusive distributor of Royalene EPDM, SBR and NBR products throughout North America,” said Stan Rybalov, President & CEO of Intertex World Resources, Inc.
“Lion’s strong portfolio of domestically manufactured rubber products, combined with Intertex’s extensive market knowledge, customer relationships and distribution capabilities, creates a tremendous opportunity to bring additional value to our customers. We look forward to offering a reliable domestic source of EPDM, SBR and NBR, complemented by Intertex’s existing portfolio of carbon black, process oils and other rubber products.
“Our goal has always been to make it easier for our customers to source the materials they need while providing dependable supply, competitive value and exceptional service. This partnership with Lion Elastomers strengthens that commitment and gives our customers access to an even broader range of high-quality rubber products across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.”
About Lion Elastomers
Lion Elastomers is a premier manufacturer of elastomeric polymers with a legacy as one of the first synthetic rubber producers in the world for SBR and EPDM. Headquartered in Geismar, LA. https://www.lionelastomers.com/
About Intertex World Resources
Founded in 1990, Intertex is a value-added distributor of synthetic rubber, carbon black, process oils and rubber chemicals serving customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Carrollton, GA. www.intertexworld.com