Suppliers in DIY & Consumer: Powder Coating

Schwegmann company was set up in Bonn in 1951 and is now a third generation family-run business lead by Sebastian Schwegmann. Since its foundation Schwegmann company has developed chemical specialities that are used all over the world in the manufacturing of inks and varnishes and in the printing industry. Our state-of-the-art operational plant has been situated in Grafschaft-Gelsdorf since 1994, a town about 20 km southwest of Bonn. The principal marketing areas for our products are Germany, Europe and Asia. Notable ink and varnishing manufacturers as well as well-known companies from the printing industry count among our costumers.

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For 72 years, dar-tech, inc. has been a trusted business partner to both our suppliers and customers in the distribution of specialty chemicals and raw materials across a variety of industries, including adhesives and sealants, agriculture, civil engineering, elastomers/rubber, inks/graphic arts, metalworking/lubricants, paint/coatings, pigments, and plastics.

Chartwell International Inc. was founded in January 1991 by Lawrence B. Cohen, a leader in the adhesion promoter industry, as a manufacturer of unique proprietary metal organic adhesion promoters marketed to the coating, abrasive, adhesive, ink, plastic and rubber industries. In June 2014, the company was acquired by Protex International Inc. and all operations moved from its Attleboro Falls, MA plant to a Protex-owned facility in Dudley, MA. Production of the company’s Chartsil line of solid adhesion promoters for powder coatings remains in Savannah, GA. Protex International, a French firm based in Paris, is a medium-sized, 100% private and financially independent company with a turnover of more than $220 million US. Established in 1932, its business is to develop, produce and market chemical and biochemical specialties for manufacturers in the chemical and other industries through a large number of subsidiaries.

Our purpose is the cornerstone of our performance pledge: “Leading beyond chemistry to improve life, today and tomorrow.” It can be traced back to our company’s roots and describes why we do something, what drives us and the contribution Evonik makes to society over and above generating profits. At Evonik, we go beyond chemistry to make life a little better day in, day out – a goal we are committed to. We aim to have a direct, positive impact on everyone’s life by enhancing the properties of our customers’ products. Our purpose is hence the driving force behind our strategic decisions, through which we naturally take responsibility for the present and future generations.

"Polygroup Inc. was formed in 2003 in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area and has since been innovating and marketing specialty polymers. We are active in the field of polymers and their conversion to specialty function. Our vision is to be a leader in providing differentiated products and solutions to industries by offering superior services, the expertise of our technology specialists and the creation of supply chain partnerships. The professional experience of our staff and partner organizations across the globe enable us to supply quality products and superior customer value. Materials science and manufacturing process strength of our technical support staff provides you with the resources and expertise to select a material with the combination of properties tailored to meet the unique challenges of your application. Polygroup Inc. works to understand the requirements of your application and identify suitable material solutions. Our people are dedicated to establishing close working relationships with our customers from project conception through commercialization and are committed to helping customers achieve performance objectives."

allnex is the leading global producer of industrial coating resins and additives for architectural, industrial, protective, automotive and special purpose coatings and inks. allnex is recognized as a specialty chemicals pioneer and offers an extensive range of products including innovative liquid resins and additives, radiation cured and powder coating resins and additives, and cross linkers for use on wood, metal, plastic and other surfaces. Today, allnex has a strong global presence with 4000 employees worldwide, 33 manufacturing sites, and 23 research and technology support facilities.

A global specialty additive supplier offering defoamers for reducing the problems associated with foam formation in the production and application of water-based systems. Munzing's product lines include: DEE FO® and AGITAN® - defoamers for printing inks, coatings and adhesives; EDAPLAN® - leveling and universal dispersing agents; METOLAT® - wetting agents; TAFIGEL® - rheology modifiers; CERETAN - micronized and coated waxes; LUBA-print - wax dispersions. For industrial applications, our FOAM BAN® products are formulated for specific levels of foam control unique to each application, from metalworking fluids and industrial cleaners to antifreeze coolants and industrial lubricants. Our MAGRABAR® product line has been developed for a wide range of applications in the food industry. We offer both liquid and powder products in a range of materials and concentrations, including options suitable for organic, non-GMO and identity preserved processing. Our organic products are certified by QAI, and non-GMO options are Non-GMO Project Verified. If you have a specific foaming challenge, we have the technical expertise and laboratory capabilities to craft a unique solution.

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EM Sullivan is an independent North American distributor specializing in specialty chemicals and fine ingredients for the CASE, metalworking, industrial powders, and I&I markets. With a focus on providing technical expertise and solutions, they work with world-class suppliers to deliver synergies to their core markets.