Document xXkv5mNDryEnv4eyxmK6rzOG
Chemours-
Chemours to Introduce Innovative Technology for TeflonTM Nonstick Coatings at Ambiente 2O16
Developmental Testing Indicates New Technology Enhances Performance of Teflon TM Nonstick Coatings for Cookware
FRANKFURT, Germany, 2 December 2015 -- The Chemours Company ("Chemours") (NYSE: CC), a global chemical company with leading market positions in fluoroproducts, titanium technologies and chemical solutions, today announced a new and unique technology platform for fluoropolymer manufacturing. This platform allows targeted development of TeflonTM products with enhanced performance that will enable Chemours' customers to differentiate their products in the market place.
Building on its leadership in fluoropolymer science, Chemours has developed proprietary technology for use in manufacturing PTFE dispersions with a non-fluorinated processing aid. The company's developmental testing has demonstrated that PTFE dispersions made with the new technology deliver enhanced performance in TeflonTM nonstick coatings, including superior product stability and processability. Its development and current commercialization are the result of Chemours' commitment as the industry leader to continuously improve the sustainability of its products.
"This new technology platform, together with our recent investments to establish a state-of-the-art research and development center in Asia, enables Chemours to develop a wide range of nonstick coatings systems for the cookware industry," said Wilbert Broeksmit, global marketing manager Consumer Finishes at Chemours.
Chemours plans to convert the majority of its PTFE-based nonstick coating systems for cookware to the new technology during 2016. The transition will not require renewed qualification or technical modifications by cookware manufacturers.
"This advance in technology is another example of the innovation and continuous improvement that Chemours is offering." said Jeff Jirak, global business director at Chemours. "Working with us, cookware manufacturers, marketers and retailers can be absolutely confident they are offering consumers products based on the most innovative PTFE coating technology currently available."
About The Chemours Company The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) helps create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through the power of chemistry. Chemours is a global leader in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts and chemical solutions, providing its customers with solutions in a wide range of industries with market-defining products, application expertise and chemistry-based innovations. Chemours ingredients are found in plastics and coatings, refrigeration and air conditioning, mining and oil refining operations and general industrial manufacturing. Our flagship products include prominent brands such as TeflonTM, Ti - PUre TM, Krytox TM, VitonTM, OpteonTM and NafionTM. Chemours has approximately 8,400 employees across 36 manufacturing sites serving more than 5,000 customers in North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Chemours is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC. For more, information please visit chemours.com or follow Chemours on Twitter at @chemours.
###
Media Contact:
Horst Ulrich Reimer
1 Communications Manager EMEA @chemours.corn