Butyl and halobutyl rubber 25 May 2022

The multinational chemical distributor Nordmann is selling butyl and halobutyl rubber from its partner Cenway in the German, English and Spanish markets.

NORCOMP silicone and fluorosilicone compounds 25 May 2022

Nordmann offers customers in the rubber industry a wide range of synthetic rubbers as well as rubber chemicals, with ready-to-use silicone and fluorosilicone compounds rounding out the range. With over 20 years of experience as a developer and manufacturer of NORCOMP silicone and fluorosilicone rubber compounds, the multinational chemical distributor is also a recognized maker-independent compounder.

Nordmann at the 2021 DKT / IRC 24 May 2022

The multinational chemical distributor Nordmann will soon be attending the next DKT/IRC, a major expo for the international rubber industry. From June 27-30, the company will be hosting a booth there together with partners Cancarb, Daikin, Imerys and Momentive.

Nordmann partner ADT with new production plant for expandable graphite 4 May 2022

In partnership with ADT (Shijiazhuang ADT Carbonic Material Factory) in China, Nordmann has been distributing expandable graphite from the NORD-MIN® range in Europe for over 20 years.

Knowledge brief | What to know about the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act 2 May 2022

The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (or “Supply Chain Act”; Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz/LkSG) was passed in the summer of 2021. The Nordmann News team explains what companies now need to know and where they can find support and advice relating to this new piece of legislature.

The pioneer 25 Apr 2022

Susanne Gans is the laboratory manager at Speick, where she is in charge of developing new products. The natural cosmetics manufacturer is one of Nordmann’s long time customers.

Sustainable together 25 Apr 2022

Taking steps towards a greener world: what sustainability means to Nordmann employees Flávia Barata and Jasmina Westphal.

A matter of perspective 25 Apr 2022

Sustainability is a complex term. What does it mean in the field of coatings and inks? Peter Kuchenbrod, Business Manager of the Coatings & Inks division at Nordmann, explains.

Trade rather than foreign aid 25 Apr 2022

The Kolo Nafaso project for purchasing shea kernels is helping Nordmann partner AAK create trust in many directions: with local women’s groups in West Africa, with the company’s customers and with consumers.

Hot black coffee 25 Apr 2022

For some, coffee is a pick-me-up and a lifestyle drink. For Alejandro Franco of the Danish scale-up Kaffe Bueno, it’s the start of a new recycling phase. Together with two former university buddies, he uses the leftovers from brewed coffee to make new cosmetic and food products.

The world champions of sustainability 25 Apr 2022

When it comes to managing resources or reducing emissions and waste, no one beats the Swedes. Early on, the Scandinavian country started to educate its citizens on environmental and sustainability issues. The reward today? Better quality of life than ever before.

Braving the gaps: sustainability in motion 25 Apr 2022

As a family-owned company of long-standing tradition, Nordmann has always been aware of its social, environmental and economic responsibilities. We spoke to Dr. Christian Gradert about the company’s approach to sustainable business, the opportunities and challenges presented by sustainability issues and what Nordmann is doing to prepare for the requirements of the new Supply Chain Act.

Fine finishes that stay 25 Apr 2022

If you want to protect surfaces, you coat them – but not all coatings are the same. Natural finishes made from renewable raw materials, like those used in the early days of the paint and coatings industry, are also becoming increasingly important.

Green network of the future 25 Apr 2022

The EU Commission’s Green Deal initiative poses some major challenges for the paints and coatings industry. Those in the sector are joining forces to build a sustainable circular economy. This is how the go2green network is shaping the future.

Verifiably sustainable: ISCC Plus certification 25 Apr 2022

Legal mandates requiring companies to operate sustainably and create traceability along their supply chains are multiplying. In ddition to pursuing their own individual initiatives to satisfy these requirements, companies are also turning to accredited authorities to verify compliance. TotalEnergies and Nordmann, for example, have both completed the ISCC Plus certification process for renewable feedstocks. In the roundtable discussion that follows, three experts exchange their views on sustainability, certification and Germany’s new Supply Chain Act.