Archroma recently announced that it has entered an agreement with Van Horn, Metz & Co. for the distribution of Mowilith^® emulsions for waterborne coatings and other applications in the U.S. These emulsions are reportedly used by home decor manufacturers in Asia and Latin America to impart wood and metal coatings, concrete, and industrial paints with properties such as: high gloss; resistance to UV, water, dirt, and scratches; and weatherability. This helps to protect walls, floors, and other surfaces, reducing the need for regular maintenance and increasing their durability.

In addition, Van Horn, Metz will premiere Archroma’s Core Shell technology for the first time to U.S. customers. According to Archroma, Core Shell was designed in Indonesia, one of the most challenging climates for wood and other materials. It combines hard and soft polymer particles to create relatively hard, yet flexible coatings with better scratch and dirt blocking resistance. The formulation also allows faster drying of the coating, with earlier blocking resistance.