19 Mar 2009
DSM to introduce 4 new product lines at ECS 2009
New product lines underline DSM’s commitment to markets and innovation, leveraging technology cross-fertilization to produce new sustainable hybrid platforms with improved properties and performance.
DSM NeoResins+ will showcase a comprehensive range of new resin products for joinery, flooring, industrial wood & plastic, metal, can & coil and adhesive and graphic arts applications on its stand (121, Hall 7A) at the 2009 European Coatings Show, Nuremburg, March 31 – April 2.
The company will focus on its contribution to sustainable coating solutions which will feature its market leading range of waterborne resins, high solids and UV products. Highlights will include new developments in 4 key product ranges:
• New Waterborne 2K polyurethane product range based on novel production technology for metal coating applications that are the first high-gloss products that are VOC free and deliver blister-free Perfect Layers and overall performance comparable to solvent borne systems.
• An industry-first new waterborne plastic coating resin for automotive OEM interiors that is future-compliant with OEM specifications.
• New product additions to their UV portfolio, completing DSM’s ability to provide all major types of Energy Curable Oligomers
• New product introductions in the DECOVERY™ range for the decorative paints market - the first thixothropic resins with 80% solid content.
“In today’s challenging market conditions, our continued focus and commitment to innovation is increasingly important in bringing value to our customers”, commented Dimitri de Vreeze, Business Unit director DSM NeoResins+. “At ECS 2009, we are looking forward to presenting our newest products and showcasing our innovative technologies. Although markets are tough currently, we are seeing opportunities and as a business, we are diversifying and entering markets that we have not been in before.”
At ECS 2009, DSM will host a press briefing about these product launches on Tuesday 31st March, at 2 pm in the Stockholm room located the floor just above the exhibition press room in the CNN Ost.
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DSM NeoResins+
DSM NeoResins+ is a leading, committed, global supplier of innovative specialty resins, specialized in the development and manufacturing of resins that are focused on fulfilling the needs of the coatings and graphic arts industries. DSM NeoResins+ has 1,250 employees and operates seven manufacturing sites across the world. DSM NeoResins+ is committed to a strong focus on customer needs and has five Application and Research & Technology Centers, which are further supported by three Customer Service Centers. The business also includes the recently acquired company DSM NeoSol based in Providence, US. DSM NeoResins+ is headquartered in Waalwijk (Netherlands).
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