The next generation of energy storage

The award recognized the innovative, powdered wetting and dispersing additives DISPERBYK-2290 and DISPERBYK-2291, which were developed for environments with extremely high alkalinity. The award ceremony took place on May 19, 2026, in Shanghai, where Ming Shan, Senior Specialist for Decorative Coatings and Construction Chemicals at BYK, represented the company in accepting the award.

May 12, 2026

This WEBseminar provides an overview of various siloxane-based additives that are deployed primarily in the coatings, inks, and plastics markets, but also in other industries. The regulatory situation in the chemical field keeps on changing and the industry needs to adapt in parallel on short term, this counts for BYK as well as for its customers.

As of April 2026, Palmer Holland is our new distributor in the United States for lubricants and metalworking fluids.

For BYK, the lotus flower is more than just a graceful plant; it's a source of inspiration. Its superhydrophobic properties served as the model for our sustainable wax additive, AQUACER 492. Our innovation is a water-based emulsion made from modified paraffin wax and offers outstanding properties for textile finishing.