Revista Paint & Pintura - Edição 226

ABRAFATI PREVIEW PAINT&PINTURA | Outubro 2017 | 67 ALLNEX Allnex invests heavily in new technologies and innovation, and that reflects in its line of high-solids alkyd resins with NV ranging from 80 to 95 percent, for use in several kinds of applications, including decorative and industrial coatings, accor- ding to Adriana Cristine Rodrigues de Almeida, applications coordinator for Latin America. “From our range of polyester products, we are highlighting the Setal 26-1089 saturated polyester resin, which is designed for high-quality industrial finishes and recommended for coatings that meet regulatory VOC requirements for aerospace, automotive and industrial applications on metal surfaces, as well as high-solids coatings.” From its range of acrylic resins, Adriana says that Allnex is introducing Setalux D A 960 X, a hydroxylated acrylic polyol with only 1.3 percent of OH, which enables the formulation of topcoats and monocoats for industrial and DTM applications, while ensuring excellent cost-benefit ratios. “For water-based systems we are emphasizing Resydrol AY 6150, a high- -performance resin that provides outstanding drying, corrosion resistance and color retention properties. Furthermore, we are introducing Setaqua ExpressLine 88 in the Brazilian market, for all types of road-marking applications, from airport runways to highway surfaces.” ALMAD Over the course of more than 25 years in the marketplace, Almad has valued its customers and partners alike, and Abrafati 2017 presents an opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and expanding business, according to sales supervisor Daniel Castro. “We serve customers in the paint and coatings, personal and home care, cosmetic and food industries, sup- plying global solutions by manufacturing, importing or distributing rawmaterials. We work with a diverse portfolio tomeet the needs of our customers with full commitment and quality. Our team is ready for the trade show and the opportunities it creates, and we look forward to having our customers over at our booth.” ANGUS This is the first time ANGUS takes part in Abrafati with its own booth and as a sponsor, underscoring its intent to bring to the paint and coatings industry its specialty additives and support customers with technical developments, according to marketing manager Mauricio Nisiyama. “The company is bringing our latest comparative studies of AMP-95, stressing the multifunctionality of this molecule, including through a presentation at the Congress.” Nisiyama says that ANGUS is also promoting products that follow and meet market trends and requirements, as captured