At our Innovation & Application Centers we specialize in developing formulations for coatings, adhesives sealants, elastomers, construction, and much more. Our experienced technical team create and test tailor-made solutions according to your needs and requirements.
Together with you, we can develop and improve concepts, formulations and product performances. We screen raw materials and make comparisons, to help you meet new requirements and adapt to market changes. Our services and capabilities include:
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Performance and comparative testing of raw materials and finished products |
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Developing new formulations and formulation advice |
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Sample service for customer trials |
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Evaluation of new technologies and products |
Our seven Innovation & Application Centers are strategically located across the EMEA region. We offer solutions for many applications such as decorative coatings, industrial coatings, floor coatings, anti-corrosion, rheology issues. We can test for accelerated wheathering, of paint and construction products, and provide color expertise in coatings and polymers.
Our EMEA CASE & Construction team is a part of a global network consisting of dedicated experts around the world. In addition to our seven centers in EMEA, we have 4 centers in the Americas and 6 in APAC dedicated to developing solutions for the CASE & Construction industries.
We draw on our global network in developing innovative formulations that support your success.

At our Innovation & Application Center in Halifax, UK, we develop color solutions for the CASE & Construction segments as well as other industries, such as polymer, rubber, cleaning, and cosmetics.

Upon your request we test and develop new and existing formulations to improve the performance of your products.
Want to learn more about how we work? This is an example of how we helped a valued customer improve the corrosion performance in a clearcoat formulation.
We are the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. Our company manage complex supply chains for both chemical manufacturers and consumers by simplifying market access to thousands of products and services. We combine a global network with outstanding local execution.