IMCD Opens Paint Application Laboratory in Türkiye

IMCD N.V announced the opening of a new paints application laboratory in Istanbul, expanding its technical capabilities. The facility will serve the decorative and industrial paints and inks markets, providing technical service to all customers. The new laboratory aims to offer formulation support, innovative solutions for solving technical problems, and product performance testing. Additionally, it was established to conduct technical training for our specialists and customers, as well as seminars on the latest product trends and applications. This laboratory is IMCD's 12th Paints & Construction Chemicals facility globally. Frank Schneider, Group Director of Paints & Construction Chemicals: "Since 2006, when we entered the paints and construction chemicals industry in Turkey, we have continuously and successfully expanded our suppliers and product portfolio. Together with our new technical center in Istanbul, we are offering customized formulation concepts to our customers and suppliers, combining our global philosophy with local expertise." he said. Yiğit Genç, Department Manager of Paints & Construction Chemicals: "With the opening of this laboratory, we are proud to strengthen our portfolio, which comprises a broad and complementary range of products from leading suppliers in the field. Our laboratory will work in close cooperation with our suppliers and in coordination with IMCD's other paints technical centers to provide our customers with the best formulation support and to ensure our employees receive training." he said. The facility is integrated into IMCD's existing international laboratory network, which includes the Paints & Construction Chemicals, Cosmetics, Industrial Oils, Food & Nutrition, Home Care, and Pharmaceutical business units. IMCD has a total of 43 laboratories across the EMEA, Asia-Pacific and Americas regions.