Material Science Innovation and Application Center
Formulating for coatings and construction applications
Our Coatings & Construction Innovation and Application Centers focus on formulations for coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and construction industries. Striving to stay ahead of market demands by fostering new ideas and concepts, our dedicated team of experts receives regular training to keep up-to-date with the latest technology and market trends, ensuring we provide the best solutions to our customers.
We engage with our suppliers in new product campaigns, conducting thorough materials evaluations and rigorous performance testing. We utilize various testing methods, including physical, subjective, and visual assessments, to ensure the quality and effectiveness of our products. These technical services help reduce raw material costs and improve product performance in areas such as:
- Adhesives
- Construction chemicals
- Custom blends
- Dispersion technologies
- Pighments & Fillers
- Rhelogy modifications
- Water-based coatings
- Water-proofing systems
By fostering collaboration and promoting innovation, our team constantly works on streamlining processes between our technical and sales teams, guaranteeing a seamless experience for our customers and suppliers.
We support customers and Suppliers through
- Providing market trend advice
- Solving problems and offering solutions
- Providing formulation guidance
- Assisting with quality assurance
Our everyday efforts include
- Competitive raw material evaluations
- Design and perform product performance testing
- Formulation recommendations
- Physical testing
- Subjective and visual testing
| Committed to the following markets & product categories | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylics | Adhesives | Architectural Coatings | Composites |
| Construction Coatings | Curing Agents | Defoamers | Dispersants |
| Electronics | Epoxies | Fillers | Fumed Silica |
| Graphic Arts and Inks | Pigments | Polyester | Powder Coatings |
| Rheology Modifiers | Sealants and Elastomers | Silicones | Surfactants |
| Urethanes | UV Additives & Resins | Vinyls | |
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