Covestro Focuses on Circular Economy at American Coatings Show
Covestro exhibited its portfolio of sustainable coating solutions at the recent 2022 American Coatings Show, helping pave the way for a shift to the circular economy. The company reports that its acquisition of the Resins & Functional Materials (RFM) business of Royal DSM was a major driver of this year’s offerings.
According to Covestro, another source of innovation has been its work with biotech company Genomatica to successfully produce the first significant volumes of a plant-based version of hexamethylene diamine (HMDA). HMDA is a key precursor for several coatings, adhesives, and a widely used type of nylon (nylon-6,6). The new process is expected to be able to produce ton-quantities of high-quality material in the near future, helping the automotive, construction, furniture, and textile industries become more sustainable going forward.