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Michael Zacka is President, Flexibles, Europe, Middle East & Africa, for Amcor plc, a producer of responsible packaging solutions.

Silicone polymers are well known for their very low surface energy, high hydrophobicity, and UV stability, along with their flexible backbones that can support a wide range of functional groups.

These binders offer the same quality and performance of our existing ACRONAL products, with the added benefit of a reduced CO² footprint for a more sustainable can of paint.

Formulators and R&D and procurement professionals can utilize Knowde to contact experts from BASF and BTC Europe and request documents, samples and quotes.

According to the announcement, the laboratory expands Keyland’s global capabilities of UV resin research and development, production, and sales of UV-cured solid resins.

The company has implemented three initiatives in the plant: the elimination of PCBs in its products, the implementation of LCAs, and substantial investments in reducing its carbon footprint.

Diofan PVDC coatings are widely used in pharmaceutical blister packaging to protect sensitive solid-dose drug preparations as well as in the packaging of delicate food and similar other consumer goods.

The new product also offers performance benefits compared to fossil alternatives, showing improved scrub resistance in coatings, shear resistance in adhesives and excellent weatherability.

According to the announcement, this €130 million investment in a new purification process will lead to more energy-efficient and lower carbon-intensive operations, optimized resources, and waste management.