expert interview
Our expert interview series allows our colleagues to showcase their industry experience and product knowledge in a short Q&A session. Topics are focused on the interviewee's specific field of work - what are the latest developments, challenges, and future opportunities in their respective markets.
HOLISTIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AT OUR SMART SURFACE SOLUTIONS CENTER IN ASIA
Interview with Terence Lee, Research Scientist
Location:Smart Surface Solutions center in Singapore
Topic: The collaborative work efforts of our Smart Surface Solutions team in Singapore lead to a holistic method of product development.
COMBATING DIRT PICK-UP ON EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS
Interview with Alexa Tan, Applied Technology Manager
Location: Singapore
Topic: Natural and man-made elements wreak havoc on exterior architectural coatings; fortunately our Smart Surface Solutions team is working on ways to improve the appearance and performance of these coatings
A SAFER ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL SURFACTANTS
Interview with Roger Reinartz, Sr. Technical Mgr., Industrial Coatings and Kirstin Schulz, Marketing Mgr., Industrial Coatings, EMEA
Location: Essen, Germany
Topic: Introducing SURFYNOL®104 Z, the newest member of the SURFYNOL® 104 family of Gemini surfactants
INTRODUCING A NEW WATERBORNE SILICONE RESIN FOR HIGH HEAT APPLICATIONS
Interview with Markus Hallack, Head of Silicone Resin Technology; and Mona Seyfried, Head of Research and Development for Silicone Hybrid Resins
Location: Essen, Germany
Topic: SILIKOFTAL® HTW 3 is a new low-VOC waterborne silicone resin for cook- and bake-ware applications.
BALANCING PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN INDUSTRIAL COATINGS
Interview with Jane Goh, senior chemist at Evonik's Asia research hub
Location: Singapore
Topic: Due to global and regional regulatory initiatives, formulators are being pushed to shift from traditional solventborne to more environmentally friendly technologies for their industrial coatings
KEY TO GROWTH: CUSTOMER DRIVEN INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
Interview with Sanjeev Taneja, President and Managing Director Evonik India
Location: India
INTRODUCING A NEW RECOATABLE GLIDE ADDITIVE FOR THE WOOD COATINGS MARKET
Interview with Heike Semmler, Sr. Manager for the Wood Coatings Market Segment
Location: Essen, Germany
Topic: Achieve recoatability while maintaining excellent slip and mechanical resistance with the new TEGO® Glide 496
ADDRESSING GLOBAL FOOD-CONTACT COMPLIANCES WITH ADDITIVES
Interview with Thorsten Schierle, Head of Applied Research and Technology, Decorative Inks & Projects EMEA
Location: Essen, Germany
Topic: Balancing performance and regulatory demands in the food packaging ink industry
EFFECTIVE WETTING AND FOAM PREVENTION IN DYNAMIC PRINTING APPLICATIONS
Interview with Dr. Vedran Durasevic, Head of Applied Research and Technology Inks EMEA
Location: Essen, Germany
Topic: Introducing the SURFYNOL® 107 - a low-odor, low-VOC molecular defoamer that also provides substrate wetting properties
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES FOR SMOOTH COATING SURFACES
Interview with Christine Louis, Technical Manager for Decorative Coatings
Location: Essen, Germany
Topic: Trends in the decorative coatings market and how our superwetters meet the expectations of modern additives for decorative coatings
AN ANALYSIS OF THE INKJET MARKET
Interview with Vedran Durasevic, Head of Applied Research and Technology Inks EMEA
Location: Essen, Germany
Topic:The rise of the inkjet market and the challenges that come with it
INTRODUCTION TO EVONIK'S TIO2 EXTENDERS
Interview with Ron Romer, Technical Service Director for Decorative Coatings
Location: Havre de Grace, Maryland (USA)
Topic: Evonik's silicate portfolio and their benefits in coatings
MORE VALUE, LESS RESOURCES
Interview with Dr. Gaetano Blanda, Senior Vice President of Coating Additives business line
Location: Essen, Germany
Topic: Evonik's activites in the Indian coatings market