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At BYK, we believe that true performance stems from a relentless focus on customer needs and a drive to continuously improve.
This mindset has once again proven its value. At this year’s K trade fair, BYK was honored with the SpecialChem award, ranking us among the TOP 10 of polymer additives suppliers for plastics applications.

BYK Additives is sticking to its sustainability commitments and will present innovative additives for Home Care, Industrial & Institutional (I&I), and Personal Care at Sepawa 2025 in Berlin next week.

La Farga, Barcelona, Spain
November 19-20
Booth 303

Over the past few years, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has identified several cyclic siloxanes – and, most recently, further linear siloxanes – as substances of high concern. BYK deploys its regulatory expertise to ensure full compliance with regulatory provisions, and it supports customers in every phase of this transition. The aim is to offer safe product alternatives that correspond to the needs of the market.

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Wesel, August 28, 2025 – In founding the new company “BYK do Brasil” and appointing Carlos Roberto C. Duarte Coelho as local Managing Director, BYK is sending out a clear signal on the growing importance of the South American market in the global context.

On September 10, 2025, BYK’s technical experts will share the latest innovations in clay-based additives and their use as synergists in formulated flame retardants. Discover how these solutions enhance fire resistance while meeting environmental demands, especially in halogen-free systems. Gain valuable insights into incorporation techniques, state-of-the-art testing methods, and product developments that address the challenges of thermoplastic applications. Whether you're a formulator, lab technician, or R&D specialist – this seminar is tailored to you. Choose the session that fits your time zone. Participation is free of charge. Secure your spot today and equip yourself with knowledge to meet tomorrow’s fire protection requirements.

Wesel, July 21, 2025 – At this year’s K 2025 in Düsseldorf, BYK will be present-ing an innovative solution for the long-term UV stabilization of polyamides and polyolefin composites. The new additive was specifically developed to preserve the properties and surface quality of plastics in the long term when exposed to light, since polyamide-based components suffer a deterioration of their properties and surface quality when subjected to longer-lasting exposure to light. Besides deterioration in the physical properties, this often also results in changes in color and gloss.

BYK Additives will be presenting a new generation of process aids at this year’s K 2025 in Düsseldorf. Not only is the new polymer processing aid (PPA) BYK-MAX P 4110 PFAS-free; at the same time, it also facilitates faster production speed, prevents melt fracture, and reduces build-up on dies, resulting in reduced clean-ing efforts and, consequently, shorter downtimes for customers. It was developed for use in polyolefins with the aim of optimizing the production of films and fibers, as well as other extrusion applications.

Our defoamer, BYK-1765, was awarded the innovation prize by Ringier Publishing. The award ceremony recently took place in Shanghai. Jason Zhang, the local End Use Manager of Marine & Protective Coatings, accepted the award on BYK's behalf. BYK-1765 was specially developed for high-solid, solvent-free epoxy systems — a real problem solver for modern coatings.

He was nominated for this prestigious award for his latest technical article in the magazine of the same name. Support his forward-looking contribution with your vote!.

We are delighted that our BYK site in Tongling, China, achieved EcoVadis Gold certification on its first attempt. This places the site in the top five per cent of companies audited by EcoVadis. We are very proud of this achievement by our Tongling employees.

Another piece of good news comes from the Netherlands: Our three locations there have confirmed their gold ranking for the third time, following successes in 2019 and 2023.

Read more about our sustainability achievements on byk.com/sustainability.

In 2024, BYK in Widnes selected Halton Entertainment's Arts and Regional Theatre School (HEARTs) from a number of charities as the fundraising target for the year's planned charity events. HEARTs, a local theatre company that welcomes students from three years old to young adults, has an open-door policy to ensure everyone is treated equally. The organization, which feels like one big family, was suggested by one of BYK's longest serving employees who, along with the family, is actively involved in volunteering with HEARTs.

At the European Coatings Show (ECS), which will take place from March 25 to 27, 2025 in Nuremberg, numerous technical lectures by additive experts from BYK will show how specialty chemicals contribute to sustainability in all areas: Wax additives and even more environmentally friendly defoamers for liquid and powder coatings as well as construction applications help to achieve ecological goals.

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BYK, a global specialty chemicals company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Schmidt as its new CTO and Global Head of Research and Development. Dr. Michael Schmidt brings with him an impressive international career in Asia and extensive experience in research and development, in production and engineering, and in various commercial functions.