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The matting of powder coatings constitutes a particular challenge for the coating industry. In contrast to liquid coatings, only minimum shrinkage occurs during the baking process, meaning that conventional matting is not possible with powder coatings.

• Sales 24 percent above previous year’s level
• EBITDA margin 21 percent in the first half year
• Further milestones achieved in innovation and climate protection
• Forecast for the full year raised

Many additives on the market have a broad application profile and are thus suitable for use in the most widely varying markets and segments. These areas of application and differing systems in turn have specific requirements that influence the effectiveness of an additive.

BYK-1789, the new solvent-free and silicone-containing BYK defoamer, was awarded the prestigious “Ringier Technology Innovation Award 2021” in the “Coatings Industry” category in China. The award ceremony has been held in Shanghai on May 12, 2021.

BYK-1789 is a 100% defoamer that has been specially developed for aqueous corrosion protection coatings. It is highly compatible despite its strong effect, supports substrate wetting, and is extremely effective in reducing microfoam and macrofoam. A particular advantage is the exceptionally good internal air release of the coating, even in fast-drying systems. The very good internal deaeration of the entire coating system is reflected, among other things, in improved corrosion protection values of the coating system.
 

BYK has transformed its well-known Additive Guide into an even more user-friendly and informative Additive Guide app. The fresh design comes with new technology and enhanced functionalities for users.

• One of the world’s largest and most versatile Flexshuttle facility inaugurated
• Significant time-to-market advantage for customers
• BYK doubles capacity in application technology
• Ca. 15-million-euro investment

BYK, one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments, will raise its prices for additives by eight percent (8%), effective from June 1, 2021, or as existing contracts permit.
This step is necessary to maintain the high service and innovation level of BYK Additives to its customers in light of increasing costs including raw materials, transportation, packaging, and energy. As a long-term partner for its customers, BYK continues to heavily invest in sites, capabilities, and services to secure leading support globally.

BYK is preparing for a major digital event. As one of the leading specialty chemicals suppliers, BYK is taking a look into the future of additives and coatings with various online formats on April 21, 2021. 
Among other things, the program will feature interesting discussions and presentations by BYK's top management. 
 

• Sales of 2,178 million euros, 3 percent below the previous year’s level
• ACTEGA division grows by 9 percent
• EBITDA increases by 2 percent to 426 million euros
• Research and development spending remains at a high level
• CO2 footprint reduced by 50 percent
• Forecast for 2021: growth in the course of economic recovery

On April 21, 2021, the first digital BYK Live Event will start. Join the path to the future of additives in coatings.

BYK-329, a silicone-containing surface additive for both solvent-free and solvent-borne systems, is the new BYK product on the market that greatly reduces surface tension, especially in floor coatings and general industrial coatings, and promotes leveling and defoaming properties. In the defoamer line, BYK-092 is a new VOC-free, silicone-containing additive for aqueous paint systems, printing inks, and adhesives in the portfolio of this specialty chemicals manufacturer.

As first specialty chemicals manufacturer worldwide, BYK now has in its portfolio an additive with Germanischer Lloyd certification: BYK-C 8001. This means manufacturers of wind turbines can use the polymer coupling agent without further testing in their glass fiber reinforced epoxy resin systems – an important element in resource efficiency on the globally booming market for wind power.

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In order to provide our apprentices with the best possible digital support in their mobile work, we have recently started using graphics tablets in our laboratories. This makes remote in-house lessons even better, as it is now possible for all participants to draw chemical formulas and reaction chains graphically via Microsoft TEAMS. In this way, we contribute to the increased protection of our apprentices and our employees from Corona! A win-win for everyone!"

BYK-3480 and BYK-3481 were recently honored by Ringier with the “Ringier Technology Innovation Award 2020” in the “Coatings Industry” category.

Sales decrease by nearly 7 percent to 1,078 million euros. EBITDA margin reaches 18.7 percent. Company continues to invest in the future