Suppliers in DIY & Consumer: Polyethylenes

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Our purpose is the cornerstone of our performance pledge: “Leading beyond chemistry to improve life, today and tomorrow.” It can be traced back to our company’s roots and describes why we do something, what drives us and the contribution Evonik makes to society over and above generating profits. At Evonik, we go beyond chemistry to make life a little better day in, day out – a goal we are committed to. We aim to have a direct, positive impact on everyone’s life by enhancing the properties of our customers’ products. Our purpose is hence the driving force behind our strategic decisions, through which we naturally take responsibility for the present and future generations.

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For 72 years, dar-tech, inc. has been a trusted business partner to both our suppliers and customers in the distribution of specialty chemicals and raw materials across a variety of industries, including adhesives and sealants, agriculture, civil engineering, elastomers/rubber, inks/graphic arts, metalworking/lubricants, paint/coatings, pigments, and plastics.

As a leading independent producer of the highest quality specialty hydrocarbon products and fuel products in North America, Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) proudly delivers the resources necessary to make some of the worlds best and most trusted products.

Diamond Plastics was founded in 2009, with the intention of creating new powders for the SLS process. We are currently focused on two types of polymers: Polypropylene and HDPE. Both are among the highest volume plastic resins. Diamond Plastics is one of the few companies independent from material and machine producers. We also develop exclusive formulations and powders for our clients.

DuPont (www.dupont.com) is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 90 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

"Polygroup Inc. was formed in 2003 in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area and has since been innovating and marketing specialty polymers. We are active in the field of polymers and their conversion to specialty function. Our vision is to be a leader in providing differentiated products and solutions to industries by offering superior services, the expertise of our technology specialists and the creation of supply chain partnerships. The professional experience of our staff and partner organizations across the globe enable us to supply quality products and superior customer value. Materials science and manufacturing process strength of our technical support staff provides you with the resources and expertise to select a material with the combination of properties tailored to meet the unique challenges of your application. Polygroup Inc. works to understand the requirements of your application and identify suitable material solutions. Our people are dedicated to establishing close working relationships with our customers from project conception through commercialization and are committed to helping customers achieve performance objectives."

Founded in 1943 and is based in Toronto, Canada, The International Group, Inc. develops and manufactures wax and related products. We offer a full range of all wax types, serving customers in North America and internationally. The International Group, Inc. was formerly known as International Waxes Limited. We have locations in Toronto, Canada; Smethport and Titusville, Pennsylvania; Oshkosh, Wisconsin; Baytown, and Texas.

Located East of Manchester in the UK, Micropol is a long established company providing a comprehensive service to the plastics industry for over 50 years. We pride ourselves in working closely with our customers to adapt materials to specific needs, while developing new grades of material through partnerships with customers old and new on a global basis. Production of rotational moulding powders was established on-site in the early 1970's, providing a service to our own rotational moulding sister company, before expanding the manufacturing entity to extend the service to the industry in general. To this day these facilities, combined with our advanced technical laboratory, give us the edge in development by enabling us to use our own range of moulding machines with a range of proprietary tools to ensure that the quality of the products is right before leaving the premises. With our commitment not to substitute any substandard imitation grades, we continue to supply rotational moulding materials based on the best prime polymers available. To add to our range of rotational moulding products, Microlink technology is constantly being developed to add extra toughness, durability and chemical resistance to conventional rotational moulding materials.

A global specialty additive supplier offering defoamers for reducing the problems associated with foam formation in the production and application of water-based systems. Munzing's product lines include: DEE FO® and AGITAN® - defoamers for printing inks, coatings and adhesives; EDAPLAN® - leveling and universal dispersing agents; METOLAT® - wetting agents; TAFIGEL® - rheology modifiers; CERETAN - micronized and coated waxes; LUBA-print - wax dispersions. For industrial applications, our FOAM BAN® products are formulated for specific levels of foam control unique to each application, from metalworking fluids and industrial cleaners to antifreeze coolants and industrial lubricants. Our MAGRABAR® product line has been developed for a wide range of applications in the food industry. We offer both liquid and powder products in a range of materials and concentrations, including options suitable for organic, non-GMO and identity preserved processing. Our organic products are certified by QAI, and non-GMO options are Non-GMO Project Verified. If you have a specific foaming challenge, we have the technical expertise and laboratory capabilities to craft a unique solution.