Suppliers in Rail & Mass Transit Coatings: Base Coat

Hoffmann Mineral GmbH is a German manufacturer of a natural mineral filler, named Neuburg Siliceous Earth, which is a combination of corpuscular Neuburg Silica and lamellar kaolinite: a loose mixture impossible to separate by physical methods. As a result of natural aging, the silica portion exhibits a round grain shape and consists of aggregated primary particles of about 200 nm diameter. The unique structure leads to good application properties. This functional filler is sold worldwide under its trade name SILLITIN and SILLIKOLLOID and surface treated AKTISIL. Our calcined products SILFIT and AKTIFIT are based on the standard product SILLITIN Z 86. A thermal process is used to expel the crystalline water in the kaolinite portion and new mineral phases are formed practically amorphous. The silica portion remains inert at the temperature used. The resulting products have an outstandingly high degree of white and color neutrality.

AFCONA Chemicals has experienced tremendous growth since it was founded in 2005 in Southeast Asia. Today we are a truly global company, with manufacturing, technical, and commercial operations on four continents. These sites support a network of dedicated sales staff and independent distributors who provide exemplary service to our customers around the world. We have a staff of more than 160 employees worldwide, and our management team has decades of experience in the coatings and chemicals industries. While our company is relatively young, we represent a wealth of experience our customers can bank on. One key to AFCONA’s rapid growth is our drive for continuous innovation. We have been able to provide advanced solutions to the market by tailoring our R&D, Applications, and Technical Service capabilities to the needs of our customers. Today more than 30% of our revenue is generated by products that have been in the marketplace for less than 5 years. And we reinvest more than 5% of our revenue into R&D every year to ensure our innovation pipeline remains healthy and continues to grow.

"Galstaff multiresine S.p.A. is an Italian Enterprise focused on the production of synthetic resins and auxiliaries for coatings and printing inks, with a story and know how more than half century long. Our products are distributed all around the world, where the quality, the consistancy and the personalized service are appreciated. In order to assure our customers, on the reliability and the innovation of our products, we have a team of engineers, which represents the 25% of the total organization. This is a reality which places Galstaff multiresine S.p.A. as a company highly technically oriented, with this aim to provide, exhisting and potential customers, with a continuous and effective support both an actual and new coating resins and auxiliaries. Galstaff multiresine S.p.A. pays a special attention to the health, safety and environment protection by dedicating all the necessary resources to promptly react and comply with all the new H.S.E. regulations. Our Company organization is certified, since many years, according to the total quality management rules and processes, so that our Company standards are in line with the highest expectations of the customers."

With its long history and tradition as a family business that started in Egypt since1950, Eagle Chemical™ has progressively transformed itself into a major manufacturer of resins, polymers, and specialty chemicals in the Middle East. Its success over the years stems from creating sustainable, economic and tailored solutions for its industrial customers. Today, Eagle Chemicals™ products are trusted in more than 80 countries around the globe. Its wide range of products includes solvent based alkyds, acrylics, unsaturated and saturated polyesters, water based emulsions, adhesives and speciality chemicals.

Synthopol is one of the leading European producers of synthetic resins for the paint, lacquer, plastics and adhesives industries. From first-class standard binders to innovative, customized products, we offer a product portfolio that is characterized by quality, sustainability and technical know-how. Founded in 1957, Synthopol is today a globally active family business with headquarters in Buxtehude near Hamburg. Synthopol specializes in developing and manufacturing synthetic resins for the paint, varnish, plastics and adhesives industries. In addition to the standard binding agents, our range includes a wide variety of innovative and tailor-made products. With a turnover of more than 120 million euros, Synthopol is one of Europe’s leading producers of synthetic resins. Our success is based on the expertise, dedication and flexibility of our approximately 190 employees, as well as our state-of-the-art technical facilities. To ensure that we remain at the forefront of our industry, Synthopol invests heavily every year in production technology, research and development, EDP and sustainable environmental protection measures.

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.

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.