Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals manufacturer, has opened a new paint application center in Bridgewater, New Jersey, US. This strategic investment demonstrates Nouryon’s commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that address customer needs. The new paint application center will drive the development of new paint technologies, enhance response times, and accelerate the evaluation of market-ready innovations. 

“We are pleased to announce the opening of our new paint application center in Bridgewater, New Jersey,” said Joe Ferrara, Vice President of Paints & Coatings at Nouryon. “This investment will enable Nouryon to collaborate more closely with customers and bring innovative solutions to the market more efficiently. Our customers will benefit from our enhanced capabilities, and we look forward to working together on future projects.”

The paint application center in Bridgewater will prioritize architectural decorative paints, focusing on product development, enhancing application properties, and improving speed to market. The center will serve as a technical support hub for Nouryon’s customer base by developing innovative additive solutions that can be used to optimize paint formulations. The center will complement the Company’s portfolio of products including Bermocoll® and Alcogum® rheology modifiers and Alcosperse® dispersants. Nouryon will focus its application science on improving the balance of properties in paints and coatings, optimizing cost performance, and meeting customer sustainability objectives.

The application center is equipped with state-of-the-art testing facilities to meet the demands of today’s discerning paint customers. The center is resourced with experienced paint formulation scientists and technicians, ensuring that the work conducted in the lab meets the latest standards and aligns with customers’ expectations.