Perstorp showcases sustainable and high performing formulation solutions at the American Coatings Show

Perstorp showcases sustainable and high performing formulation solutions at the American Coatings Show. (Photo: Shutterstock)Perstorp - April 12, 2016 - Perstorp, the Swedish specialty chemicals company, with a production plants in Toledo Ohio, and a world-leading provider of low-VOC coating solutions, is showcasing its commitment to the American market at the American Coatings Show 2016, April 12-14, in Indianapolis. Visitors to the Perstorp stand will find a comprehensive package of raw material and additive solutions for a wide range of coating types. At booth 2855, Perstorp is highlighting products that enhance performance, sustainability and safety.

Perstorp enables customers to commercialize innovative polyurethane solutions faster

Perstorp’s facility in Warrington, United Kingdom. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - April 6, 2016 - Perstorp is the market leader in caprolactone products, bringing over 40 years of experience to the market. Its unique production process developed over many years provides caprolactones with improved properties and exceptional consistency that enable durable and long-lasting polyurethane products. Increased demand for high performance polyurethanes has led Perstorp to embark on numerous initiatives in preparation for future customer needs. These initiatives include an investment in a fully equipped application lab; recruitment of expert resources to further support customer development and collaboration; and signing of a distribution partnership with Nexeo Solutions to increase speed of Perstorp products to the market.

New advantages emerging for Perstorp’s Pevalen™ plasticizer for close to consumer applications

Graph shows the amount of smoke given off from different flexible PVC formulations in the Cone Calorimeter. Formulations containing 50 phr of Pevalen™ give off much less smoke than formulations containing the same amount of a competing plasticizer, DINP. The difference is even more significant when formulations of the same softness are compared (less Pevalen™ is needed than DINP to produce the same softness). (Graphic: Perstorp)Perstorp - March 31, 2016 - An increasing number of flexible PVC producers and users are taking advantage of the excellent processability and performance characteristics of Pevalen™, the non-phthalate general-purpose plasticizer from Perstorp for close-to-consumer applications. Now, new research indicates that they may have another reason to choose Pevalen™—for its flame retardant properties.

Perstorp reinforces high performance coating systems for harsh infrastructural environments at MECS 2016

Perstorp reinforces high performance coating systems for harsh infrastructural environments at MECS 2016. (Photos: Perstorp)Perstorp - March 14, 2016 - Important industrial developments across the Middle East and African (MEAF) region benefit from coatings that protect pipework and other structures against the strong sun, chemicals and abrasion. MEAF countries are showing an increasing interest in protecting infrastructure and buildings against fire and this is boosting the demand for intumescent coatings. Perstorp, the Swedish specialty chemicals company, will highlight its long-term commitment to the Middle East market at the upcoming Middle East Coatings Show 2016 in Dubai this coming March.

Perstorp webinar - Cationic UV Curing Coatings & Inks for Packaging

Perstorp - March 09, 2016 - Cationic UV curing has a long and turbulent history, which has limited the growth of the technology. Many past problems have now been resolved and the advantages of a cationic cure becomes more apparent. This presentation will focus primarily on comparison of existing materials and their suitability for the future.

Perstorp develops winning formula with top sports flooring manufacturer Herculan

Perstorp develops winning formula with top sports flooring manufacturer Herculan. (Photos: Perstorp)Perstorp - February 24, 2016 - Perstorp, the world leader in polycaprolactone polyols, is continuously looking to diversify and develop its current portfolio of products to solve specific customer needs. One successful project has involved Herculan, a major flooring manufacturer where a new innovative product has been developed, tested and introduced into high performance polyurethane flooring solutions.

Perstorp signs Memorandum of Understanding at “Make in India”

From left to right: President and CEO of Perstorp: Jan Secher – Chief minister of Maharashtra: Devendra Phadnavis - Minister of Industries Maharashtra: Subhash Desai - CEO of MIDC: Bushan Gagrani. (Photo: Perstorp)Malmö - February 19, 2016 - Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals has been participating in the event “Make in India”. By signing an MoU with MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation), the company initiates the process of evaluating the opportunity to invest in a new world scale production plant for Penta in India. The related market for coatings is growing fast in the country. Building a world scale production plant would be yet another important part of the ambitious plan to strengthen the position in the Asian Market. In July 2015, Perstorp acquired the Penta business from Koei Chemical Company Ltd., a Japanese chemicals producer.

Perstorp’s strong commitment to APAC Region on display at Chinacoat 2015

The startup of a highly efficient, environmentally sound, state-of-the-art production facility in Zibo, in northeastern China. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - November 18, 2015 - Perstorp, the Swedish specialty chemicals company and a world-leading provider of low-VOC coating solutions, is showcasing its commitment to the Asia Pacific market when exhibiting at Chinacoat 2015 from Nov. 18-20 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Perstorp committed to DPHP in North America

Perstorp committed to DPHP in North America. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - November 10, 2015 - To increase support for its DPHP plasticizer customers in North America, Perstorp has secured a permanent storage tank for its Emoltene™ 100 (DPHP) plasticizer, which is expected to be operational from the beginning of 2016. The bulk tank located in New Jersey will result in shorter lead times and delivery times, and a very reliable supply of our Emoltene™ 100 (DPHP) to customers in this region.

Perstorp continues to invest and grow in China – Come and visit us at Chinacoat 2015

Perstorp continues to invest and grow in China – Come and visit us at Chinacoat 2015. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - November 10, 2015 - Perstorp, the Swedish specialty chemicals company, and a world-leading provider of low-VOC coating solutions, will showcase the commitment to the Asia Pacific market when exhibiting at Chinacoat 2015 from Nov. 18-20 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

World’s first renewable Capa™ for Bioplastics

Perstorp - November 05, 2015 - Perstorp is today introducing renewable Capa™ for Bioplastics, the world’s first of its kind. This is a concept which builds on the Capa™ Lactide technology, which enables a high renewable content in combination with vast opportunities to develop products with optimized performance for different bioplastic applications.

Perstorp Launches an Innovation Challenge

Perstorp Launches Innovation Challenge to help shape the future with Capa™ Thermoplastics. (Copyright: Shutterstock)Perstorp - September 01, 2015 - Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, wants your help in identifying and solving a future challenge in this ever-changing world. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of our versatile Capa™ caprolactone thermoplastic materials, we are launching a competition on Sept. 1.