This expansion enables Brenntag to further advance its efforts in the areas of architectural paints, industrial coatings, and adhesives.
Brenntag has inaugurated a significant expansion of its CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg (Germany) effectively doubling the laboratory space.
The newly expanded, state-of-the-art Innovation & Application Center offers a comprehensive range of technical services to its customers and suppliers, such as formulation development, raw material evaluation, and performance testing across various product categories. The upgraded Center introduces several new features:
- Advanced Curing Techniques:
Implementation of radiation and heat curing processes tailored to meet specific application requirements.
- Enhanced Testing and Application Methods: Addition of screen-printing capabilities, a digital microscope for detailed surface analysis, and tools for measuring the minimum film-forming temperature of water-based systems.
- Optimized Sample Preparation:
Incorporation of a bladeless speed mixer, enabling faster sample preparation and facilitating quick formulation adjustments and optimizations.