The acquisition will allow Henkel to strengthen its position in the area of functional coatings.
Henkel has announced the acquisition of the US-based advanced materials start-up NBD Nanotechnologies Inc., a company specialised in developing surface properties such as repellency for plastics or optical coatings for displays. Through the agreement, Henkel aims to strengthen the position of the Adhesive Technologies division in functional coatings.
The proprietary platform technology of NBD allows to create coatings that reduce fingerprint visibility for glass and impart stain repellence properties for plastics, textiles and several other materials. Henkel aims to adapt the know-how of the company also to the electronics, consumer goods, automotive and packaging sectors.
NBD Nanotechnologies has a wide portfolio that includes the Invisiprint® coating additives to provide fingerprint management and reduction of odour and stain causing bacteria on displays, as well as RepelFlex™ coatings that significantly reduce odour and stain causing bacteria on common use plastics such as electronic accessories and films.
“We believe that our acquisition of NBD Nano will accelerate the commercialization of their cutting-edge technologies. Their demonstrated innovations in coatings for the electronics and accessories market combined with Henkel’s global footprint will extend the reach for broader application of NBD Nano’s solutions in the commercial marketplace,” has stated Michael Todd, the global head of innovation for Henkel Adhesive Technologies.