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ALTA Performance Materials
ALTA Performance Materials is a leading global manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, gel coats, and low profile additives used in composite manufacturing. ALTA Performance Materials' heritage traces back to the technical expertise of Ashland and the operational excellence of INEOS — now combined as an independent, forward-focused company dedicated to elevating performance in composites.
ALTA's products are trusted across five major global end-markets:
- Building & Construction — FRP panels, engineered stone, solid surface, cultured marble
- Marine & Recreational — marine (boat hulls, decks), RVs, recreational goods
- Transportation — automotive body panels, rail, trucks, Class A surfaces
- Corrosion — industrial tanks, pipes, pultruded profiles
- Infrastructure — structural components
ALTA Performance Materials' competitive advantage is built on three pillars:
- Premium Brands — a portfolio of industry-leading registered trademarks including AME®, AROPOL®, AROTRAN®, POLARIS®, ENGUARD®, MAXGUARD®, INSTINT®, NEULON®, DERAKANE®, and HETRON®
- Technical Partnership — an industry-leading technical service team that works directly with fabricators on application challenges, process optimization and new product development.
- Sustainability — ENVIREZ® Sustainability Platform provide lower impact options like bio-based, rPET resins and more, with the same or higher performance, durability and design flexibility.
Nordmann distributes ALTA Performance Materials' full Composites portfolio in Germany and Switzerland. Explore the product areas below:
For more information, please reach out to:
Thorsten Prott
Business Manager | Composites & Construction
Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH
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