18 March 2024
Nordmann partnering with new Albemarle subsidiary Ketjen
Earlier this year, Albemarle’s Catalyst and Performance Chemicals Solutions division transitioned from being a company department to a wholly-owned subsidiary known as Ketjen. Ketjen is now entirely dedicated to the development and manufacture of curatives, organometallics and catalyst solutions.
Ketjen’s global portfolio features high-quality organometallic and amine crosslinkers that facilitate the production of various different polymers and elastomers. Ketjen’s diverse range of liquid crosslinkers can be used in polyurea, polyurethane and epoxy formulations alike. The products offer formulators outstanding dynamic and mechanical properties as well as the ability to adjust reaction times during production.
The company’s line of Ethacure® curing agents is used in everyday applications in construction and the automotive sector, including spray foam systems, floor coatings, molded parts and/or composite materials.
Nordmann distributes Ethacure® products in the DACH region as well as Central and Eastern Europe.
For more information, please contact:
Henning Hermann
European Business Manager | Polyurethane
Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH18 March 2024
Nordmann partnering with new Albemarle subsidiary Ketjen
Earlier this year, Albemarle’s Catalyst and Performance Chemicals Solutions division transitioned from being a company department to a wholly-owned subsidiary known as Ketjen. Ketjen is now entirely dedicated to the development and manufacture of curatives, organometallics and catalyst solutions.
15 March 2024
Velvetol®: Improving sustainability in polymer chemistry
In polymer chemistry, manufacturers are constantly looking for products that balance performance and sustainability. This is where Velvetol® comes in, developed by Nordmann's partner Weylchem. Velvetol® is a family of high-performance polyether polyols derived entirely from renewable raw materials, setting a new standard in environmental awareness without compromising on technical quality.
13 March 2024
New partnership with Cromogenia Units
International chemical distributor Nordmann and Cromogenia Units have been working together since last year in the field of polycarbonate diols (PCDL), water-based binders (polyurethane dispersions & acrylate emulsions) and hydrophilic HDI-based polyisocyanates in the DACH region. The products are used in the polyurethane and color coatings industry. The focus of the cooperation is on sustainable raw materials.
