BYK markets – briefly explained

Water, wind and waves – the rough, irrepressible power of the sea is a real challenge for any surface protection...

Love at first sight where a car is concerned often begins with perfect paintwork...

Sophisticated graining, a pleasant feel – elegant furniture or high-grade parquet flooring reveals wood in its finest form...

Whether it’s Baroque on the piano or rock & roll from an electric guitar, where the coating of wooden musical instruments is concerned, BYK is universally popular...

Good pigment stabilization, optimal adhesion of coatings to old paintwork and additives for demanding application methods are just some of the BYK solutions that help turn buildings into timelessly beautiful architecture...

Innovation, comfort and aesthetics for all environments, decorative products for interior and exterior, combining aesthetics and technology – these are the demands on high-quality decorative coatings...

Modern-day demands on the construction industry for cutting-edge and sustainable solutions are leading to the development of new materials and technologies...

Whether it’s the dancehall, sports hall or concert hall. Wherever talented human performance occurs, the floor must be able to provide adequate mechanical load-bearing capacity...

Whether it’s sandwich panels or cladding – industrial metal sheets that have been manufactured for further processing require highly stress-resistant coatings...

Almost 300 billion cans are manufactured each year for preserving foodstuffs. That’s not a problem with the correct dose of BYK additives...

Several million cycles are produced around the world each year. In production circles, bikes and BYK are virtually mentioned in the same breath...

The ultimate stress test for any coating is the hard reality of farming...

Cleaning requirements for urban architecture are on the rise...

Many a cable fire can result in a major conflagration, threatening people and property. This is a problem area for which BYK has developed an effective additive solution with its innovative flame-retardant synergist, CLOISITE...

Wind power is one of the key technologies of our time...

High-performance composites promote automotive development in lightweight construction...

Whether it’s surface cleaners, care products, or detergents for the household, industrial and institutional sector, the optimization of a diverse range of product characteristics is BYK’s clear commitment...

Whether its automotive or electronic equipment production, cutting-edge industry sectors need high-grade adhesives...

Make a statement with bold, brilliant colors and a silky soft feel...

A look under the hood causes the hearts of many automobile lovers to beat faster...

Whether it’s a seat, central console, gearshift sleeve, instrument panel, side panel or sun visor – where the haptic and optical properties of plastics deployed in the automotive sector are concerned, BYK additives enable manufacturers to shift into a higher gear...

Not only people are frequently pushed to their limits in the field of sport and fitness...

BYK additives convert simple oil into high-performance lubricants...

Why is the automotive industry wild about BYK solutions? Because we are working at full speed on powertrains for a better future! 

The demand for hydrocarbons continues to rise, and that means our customers need solutions and innovations that are efficient and effective to overcome challenges and seize opportunities...

The demand for hydrocarbons continues to rise, and that means our customers need solutions and innovations that are efficient and effective to overcome challenges and seize opportunities...

Acting in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner is a responsibility and obligation we all have...

Global players in the chemical industry are constantly faced with increasingly greater and more complex demands on product safety. Documentation and registration involves tremendous cost and effort...

BYK wetting and dispersing additives deliver brilliant results in the manufacture of, for example, pigmented coatings, printing inks, PVC plastisols, adhesives, floor coatings...

Right from the start, working in coating systems with solutions from BYK is wonderfully relaxing...

Rheology AdditivesSometimes bubbles just get in the way.  BYK defoamers prevent or eliminate the foam  bubbles that can occur in the production and application of...

Easy processability and good leveling characteristics, the perfect layer thickness in a single operational step, low spattering, and outstanding sag resistance: BYK rheology additives decisively...

The repairs have been made, and you can’t tell the difference between the original and the new finish? Perfect – and a sure sign that BYK additives were used on the job...

Upcycling instead of downcycling is a huge plus for our environment, because upcycled products remain in the circular economy for a significantly longer period. RECYCLOBYK...

For some things, achieving the perfect result takes time. And BYK viscosity reducers are perfect for these cases. In the production of PVC plastisols...