LANXESS will open a new Application Development and Technology Services (AD&TS) laboratory in Latina, Italy for polyurethane dispersions (PUD). This will be able to meet the market demand for various coatings and adhesive applications in leather and textile finishing, plastic, glass and metal substrate coatings and fiberglass sizing.
As part of the existing polyurethane system AD&TS Center, the new laboratory will operate as a stand-alone facility dedicated to PUD. Its scope of development includes strengthening business cooperation with customers and end users' LANXESS polyurethane systems through technology-centric interaction and highly scientific attention. The start of operations will be in the third quarter of 2018.
“Customers are increasingly demanding VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) free and low carbon footprint materials,” said Dr. Markus Eckert, Head of the LANXESS Polyurethane Systems Business Unit. “In addition, regulatory pressures on restrictive chemicals are increasing, stimulating the application of water-based technologies. Therefore, the focus on technology centers is consistent with LANXESS' green technology and chemical strategy.”
“Latin Lab will be able to perform analytical work, formulation development and synthesis of new products to meet market demands and have a high degree of technical differentiation,” Eckert continued.
