Suppliers in Can Coatings: Cellulose & Cellulosics

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Founded in 1934, Pflaumer is a private and independent organization dedicated to innovative technology. Pflaumer's strategic purpose is to develop unique, proprietary products and technology by emphasizing research, development, and process technology in the field of surface chemistry. Major areas of application include paints and coatings, printing inks, metalworking fluids, synthetic lubricants, plastics, electronics, wood treatments, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, cosmetics and personal care. Our technology involves wetting, dispersing and stabilizing pigments and nano-particles; surface tension reduction; surface friction reduction; rust prevention; microbiological protection; rheology; and the surface treatment of particles. Our core chemistry includes specialty acrylic polymers, polymerized phosphate esters, surface-active polymers, and polyglycerol-esters. We also create synergistic combinations of a variety of materials.

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.

Patcham is a manufacturer of Specialty Performance Chemicals. Our aim is to provide our customers with dependable services and innovative technology. The company’s Pat-Add range of additives includes wetting & dispersing agents, defoamers, surface modifiers and rheology modifiers. All our products are APEO free and several are designed to enable finished products that are low or no VOC. These additives are intended for coatings, inks, composites and PVC plastisols. We also have broad expertise in the formulation of pigment concentrates using our additives. The metal carboxylates comprise paint driers, PVC heat stabilizers and a broad range of tin based and tin free catalysts for various applications. Patcham has built a strong manufacturing and R&D infrastructure that enables the rapid transition from concept to products. Our in-house R&D has led to the development of several technologies and concepts that enable customers to innovate or become more sustainable in the fast changing regulatory landscape.

Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, offering solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging and industrial manufacturing markets. The company’s surface additives and polymeric binders are used by leading manufacturers around the world to enhance performance attributes and add value in applications including wood and floor care products, metal and industrial coatings, paints, varnishes, inks, fibers and composites. Michelman is also well-known as an innovator in the development of barrier and functional coatings, as well as digital printing-press primers that are used in the production of consumer and industrial packaging, paper products, labels, and commercially printed materials. Michelman serves its customers with production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, product development and technical service centers in several major global markets, and a worldwide team of highly trained business development personnel.

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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.