Stamicarbon / DSM Licensing Center and Depco-PPG today announce their
cooperation for the commercialization of Symphase® (melamine vapor deposition)
technology and Near Infrared (NIR) technology. Depco-PPG receives from
Stamicarbon a worldwide exclusive license to develop and commercialize these
technologies for application in decorative laminates. Dr. Shahab Jahromi,
Business Manager Symphase®: “Currently we are actively pursuing
the application of Symphase® technology in the field of packaging, and we are
absolutely delighted that Depco is going to develop this technology in
parallel with NIR in the field of decorative laminates”. Mr. David Price,
Managing Director Depco-PPG: “We are pleased to get the support and
recognition from DSM-Stamicarbon for our efforts to bring Symphase® and NIR
technologies into the decorative laminates market”.
Symphase® Technology
This technology is based on vapor
deposition of organic molecules, such as melamine to prepare functional
coatings. This technology has a number of applications such as in packaging
and decorative laminates.
Near Infrared (NIR) Technology
Further development of this
technology is focused on treatment of impregnated papers for decorative
laminates. The application of NIR as the energy source enables intermediate
and end properties not possible with conventional hot air drying ovens.
DSM creates innovative products and services
in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences, contributing to the quality of life.
DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and
applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and enjoyable way of
living. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal
care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics &
electronics, life protection and housing.
Stamicarbon / DSM Licensing Center (DLC) is the licensing subsidiary of DSM.
DLC sells licenses, know-how and related services to the chemical and related
industries. DLC is actively licensing state-of-the-art technologies such as;
Urea, Unsaturated Polyester Resin, Caprolactam, LldPE, Symphase®, Freshure®,
Subcoal and ALLINCO®.
Depco-PPG Pty Ltd is active in the
decorative laminates industry including R+D and commercialization of process
technologies.
