Polygiene Group has signed an agreement with Suzhou Standing TextileTechnologies Ltd., The collaboration reflects the Group's focus on expanding its reach in China by welcoming distributors as new sales channel partners within the Freshness segment. Increasing sales through close collaboration with distributors as channel partners is an integral part of Polygiene'sgrowth strategy in China, which has proven successful for the Group's hard-surface segment. Partnering with experienced distributors in China with well-established networks within the textile industry will allow Polygiene to expand its sales force and increase revenue while keeping its costs relatively low.

The Polygiene team in China will continue to provide customer service and support. Within months of signing the agreement, STT has fast become one of Polygiene's major customers within the Freshness segment, delivering to global brands such as FILA and leading domestic manufacturers, including Shenghong Holding Group, a major supplier for all premium brands in China.