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Dear business partner,ladies and gentlemen,
in this issue of ROWAnews, weare proud to report on the commissioning of our new production facilities for ROMIRAGmbH as well as the completionof a new, central high bay shelvewarehouse.
These two major, highly innovative investments alone willgreatly improve our performance in multiple disciplines aswell as that of our long-term business partners, whose patience has often been tested as of late as we were notalways able to deliver with the usual speed. These worriesare now a thing of the past and we offer our customersmore flexibility than ever.
The past cold winter days and the resulting high costs ofenergy and fuels have been a reason for concern for us all.This is why it is certainly of interest to ROWAnews readersthat our group of companies has recently focused specialattention on this area with respect to all current conversionsand modifications.
In addition to the replacement and consolidation of partiallyoutdated heating technology, further insulation work andultra-modern LED lighting technology, the ROWA GROUPhas extensively invested in the recovery and consequentlythe reuse of thermal energy.
We have therefore not only permanently reduced recurrentcosts and optimised our production processes, but are alsoplaying a major role in protecting our environment.
Finally, we wish to emphasise our common understandingthat oil is much too valuable a raw material to be used asa primary fuel. After all, we use it to manufacture technicalplastics, masterbatches, coating systems and other products that offer considerable, long-lasting added valuein their respective product applications.
Speaking of masterbatch colours, lacquers as well as technical plastic granulates, we have always particularlyliked the colour GREEN. Our long-standing customers andbusiness partners will be happy to confirm this fact!
With best regards, Arne Höck
ROWA Inc. prevails in adverse US economic climate
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NEWS FROM ROWA GROUP
ContentROWA INC. ROWA Inc. prevails in adverse US economic climate 1ROWA Inc. reports positive experience at the FOAMS® conference 2
ROWA GROUPThe ROWA GROUP at trade fairs 2012 2Hall and property guarantee reliable capacity 2ROWA GROUP – green course charted 3ROWA GROUP sells Müller Kunststoffe 3VDI Conference: International congress for automobile construction 3
Join ROWA GROUP in the fast lane 4Hollywood-style photo shoot 5
TRAMACOTRAMACO gets mobile 5
ROWA LackROWALID pigment preparation for efficient plagiarism protection 6ROWA Lack GmbH awarded ISO 14001 environment certificate 6Production facility for water lacquers as an investment in the future 6
ROWA MasterbatchROWA PROTECT: Antibacterial specialties 7ROWA Masterbatch expands its production portfolio with small quantities 7Shear-sensitive additives in the masterbatch 7
ROMIRAROMIRA plots a course for Europe 8High gloss and deep black are in 8ROMIRA: Opening ceremony in the new production hall 8
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The US subsidiary of the ROWA GROUP, ROWA Inc.
continued to report successful figures despite stagnating
economic growth in the USA in 2011. A broad range of
new innovative products and solid customer base helped
the company headquartered in Hammonton, New Jersey,
expand business in the North American market.
Aligned with the wishes of its customers and current
market requirements, ROWA Inc. presented a multitude
of new products in the new business year 2012 in an effort
to continue to promote further positive growth of turnover
figures and its business relations in the future.
As part of comprehensive restructuring activities of the
ROWA GROUP Holding GmbH on American soil, ROWA
Inc. recently relocated its headquarters to Hammonton,
NJ, on the premises of Polyvel Inc. The strategic
partnership aims to bundle resources and synergies,
optimise process flows and consequently expand the
business activities and customer relations of ROWA
GROUP in the global market place. ROWA Inc. is
currently producing proprietary developments and
products for the companies TRAMACO, ROMIRA and
ROWA Masterbatch in North America. ROWA Inc. also
distributes chemical foaming and nucleating agents
(TRACEL® brand) in North America and is producing
these products on location in part under TRAMACO
license.
ROWA Inc., TAMACO, ROMIRA and ROWA Masterbatch
will be operating booths at the NPE 2012 in Orlando/
Florida.
The following highlights will be presented at the
NPE 2012:
• Cycle Plus: The crystallisation accele
rator for partially crystalline materials,
which reduces cycle times by up to 30 %
• Cycle Plus also offers a substantial reduction of flow
fronts and optical flow lines in metall ic pigments.
• 70 % foaming agent masterbatches for the polyolefin
casting improve the surface properties and reduce the
weight of the moulds:
NE 7200 SF, NE 7135 SF, IM 6500 SF
• Powder foaming agent compounds for PVC profiles,
PVC sheets and PVC signs:
NE 5303 LDP: 75 % non-dusting foaming agent
DB 140 US: 95 % foaming agent powder
NE 170: 95 % foaming agent powder
• PC flame retardant masterbatches
• PC flame retardant compounds for thin foils
From 2 - 5 April our employees in south
hall, level 1, booth 31022, look forward
to welcoming visiting professionals
where new innovative products and
the group's global service portfolio offered will be
presented.
More information
www.rowainc.netDave Baglia . Tel.: +1 856 824 9200
Production site ROWA Inc., Hammonton, NJ
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From 12 to 15 September 2011, ROWA Inc. exhibited
at the FOAMS® Conference in Iselin, N J, USA. Inter-
national representatives of the plastics industry
convened for the ninth time to actively discuss the
standards, production possibilities and new inno -
vations in the industry. After four days filled with
plenty of visitors, ROWA Inc. came to a very positive
conclusion.
The subsidiary of the ROWA GROUP took advantage
of the US conference in order to solidify and further
expand business relations on the North American
continent. In addition to an information booth on
location, ROWA Inc. also presented its strategic part-
ner Polyvel Inc.. Professionals visiting the booth were
therefore able to gain a good overview of the activities
of both companies and became more familiar with the
comprehensive product portfolio.
NPE 2012
South Hall, Level 1, booth 31022ROWA Inc. Orange County Convention CenterOrlando, Florida, USA2 – 5 April 2012
ELMIA POLYMER
Stand-Nr. B05:62ROWASOL/TRAMACO/ Kemi-IntressenJönköping, Schweden8 – 11 May 2012
IZB
Halle 6, Stand-Nr. 6/120 ROMIRA mit Marubeni Europe Wolfsburg10 – 12 October 2012
FAKUMA
Halle B1, Stand Nr. 1212ROWA GROUPFriedrichshafen16 – 20 October 2012
Compamed
ROWA MasterbatchDüsseldorf14 – 16 November 2012
The ROWA GROUP
at trade fairs
2012
Why not take these opportunities to meet the
ROWA GROUP at trade fairs this year
and get the latest news on our products.
With the new high bay shelve warehouse, which was
already completed in the fall of 2011, the ROWA
GROUP laid the foundation for the strategic expan-
sion of usable space for the group at the Pinneberg
site. All resident group companies now have sufficient
space for production, operational logistics, raw
materials and finished goods.
The recent improvement in the economic climate led
the ROWA GROUP to expand numerous business
areas, which made the construction of a new hall
necessary. Initial stockpiling using the total of 4,176
drop positions was performed in late 2011. Euro
pallets have been stored in 14 rows covering a total
width of 46 metres. All drop positions can be easily
accessed with the new fork lifts.
In addition to a new hall, the
ROWA GROUP also invested in
the purchase of a neighbouring
property, expanding the premis -
es to cover a total area of nearly
49,000 m2. The new property is
not only easy to access from the
main site; it also guarantees
the ROWA GROUP additional
access to the network of public
roads.
Hall and property guarantee reliable capacity
ROWA Inc. reports positive experience at the FOAMS® Conference
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Industry and business constantly strive to reduce global
energy consumption and to operate in an environ -
mentally-friendly manner. Numerous approaches to the
above have already been discussed for years, for
example, planning a CO2 or eco-balance.
A common term in this context is the "Product Carbon
Footprint" (PCF). A PCF represents the energy
consumption required to manufacture a product. Its
goal is to find methods and possibilities for reducing
energy requirements in production. The ROWA GROUP
has taken on the objective pursued with the PCF and
is implementing various technical measures to cut
energy consumption based on the consumption data
collected at the Pinneberg plant. The installation of a
new boiler is a prominent example of the steps being
taken to achieve this goal.
The boiler, which operates using efficient gas condens -
ing technology, has a much higher efficiency compared
to its predecessor, which was operated with fuel oil. By
coupling the individual control loops of the boiler plant
and replacing the distributers, we also managed to
adapt the heating output as best as possible to actual
operational and manufacturing requirements in order
to avoid excess output. Increases in efficiency can also
be achieved by heating open space and high bay
warehouses. In summary, the optimisation measures
have resulted in considerable savings in consumption
and improving the CO2-balance of the entire production
as a result - completely in line with the PCF approach.
These reductions in energy requirements are therefore
the ideal strategy for ROWA GROUP in becoming a
"Green Chemicals Company". ROWA GROUP contin -
ues to focus on modernising its production areas,
saving energy and actively communicating these
results.
More information
www.rowainc.netDave Baglia . Tel.: +1 856 824 9200
ROWA GROUP – green course charted
ROWA GROUP sells Müller Kunststoffe
Company site in Pinneberg with new high bay shelve warehouse (at the far right)
ROMIRA GmbH and ROWA Masterbatch
GmbH again shared a booth and presen-
ted on their specialised field "plastics in
automobile manufacturing" at the VDI
Conference this year in Mannheim. From 21 to 22
March, an audience of industry professionals had the
opportunity to learn all about various applications,
methods, work materials and construction in the area
of automobile manufacturing.
ROMIRA presented its work material concept for the
manufacture of ROMILOY polymer blends as a com-
petent development partner for the automobile sector.
ROMILOY is a material used in automobile interiors,
which can be manufactured to spec for numerous
vehicle types.
Close cooperation with OEMs is another example
ROMIRA polymer blend plastics being used in
ex teriors. High gloss and UV stability coupled with the
technical standards for corresponding mechanical
figures are characteristic of the products developed
for this, which have already entered series production.
Additives and colour batches for automobile interiors
and exteriors were the highlight of the ROWA
Masterbatch exhibition. Colour batches for tail lamps
(exterior) and PP for the interior were the topic of
many inquiries. The company also presented PA,
polypropylene, PC, TPU, TPE and PMMA compounds.
Additive batches for modifying polyolefins properties
for automobile components also attracted con -
siderable attention and interest.
The car showroom was yet another attraction at the
automotive tradeshow. There, visitors to the trade-
show had the opportunity to view new models and
highlights from the automobile industry.
VDI Conference: International congress for automobile construction
More information
Technical Department: Dr. Daniela Tomova . Tel.: +49 4101 706 317
Sales: Rainer Hoffmann . Tel.: +49 8331 926 767
The sale of the company Horst Müller Kunststoffe
GmbH & Co. KG by ROWA GROUP took effect on
1 January 2012. The buyer is the Swedish elasto-
mer specialist Hexpol AB with headquarters in
Malmö.
"The sale of Müller Kunststoffe GmbH is a
strategic decision in line with the forward-looking
corporate planning of the ROWA GROUP",
explains Arne Höck, managing director of the
ROWA GROUP.
Müller Kunststoffe GmbH located in Lichtenfels is,
with an annual turnover of approximately 46
MEUR and 90 employees, considered to be one
of the market leaders in the development and
manufacture of thermoplastic elastomer mixtures.
On behalf of the company, we would again like to
thank our employees in Lichtenfels for their
commitment, loyalty and success.
ROWA GROUP – Your 'perfect match' when it comes to sophisticated technical polymers for automotive applications. From the bumper to the sun visor, for interiors and exteriors in matt orhigh-gloss, our team produces coloured additive-enriched granulates for your automobiles.
Pinneberg, 18 January 2012 – The employees of
TRAMACO eagerly wait in front of the new high rack
warehouse. The time has come: A large, imposing
brand new truck from the logistics partner H.T.S.
Logistik OHG in Hamburg is entering the yard. A large
red cube - the TRAMACO logo - is visible on the back
end. The engine is switched off and the driver, Dieter
Wollschon, proudly climbs out of the white semitrailer,
which today started its maiden voyage from Hamburg
via Pinneberg to North Rhine-Westphalia, its final
destination. The truck is loaded with products for the
first time and is ready for delivery the next day.
The trucks from H.T.S. Logistik have already hauled
large volumes of chemical foaming agents, adhesion
promoters and additives from TRAMACO to many
destinations in Germany and the Nordic countries.
This successful partnership is now being expanded
with the printing of a tarpaulin. The products of ROWA
Lack GmbH, the market leader for laquer solutions,
serve as the basis for this digital print.
"We are very pleased to expand our partnership with
TRAMACO and are looking forward to continuing our
successful cooperation", enthusiastically comments
Jürgen Müller, the managing director of H.T.S.
Logistik. "This truck with the eye-catching TRAMACO
logo will now be visible on European roads."
More information
www.tramaco.deMikel Duscheck . Tel.: +49 4101 706 103
The automobile sector is one of the world's key indus -
tries. An increasing number of production records
have been set in recent years such as the manufac-
t ure of 62 million vehicles in 2010 for the global market
for passenger vehicles and this trend is set to con-
tin ue in the years to come. However, the mass-produced
automobile that has enjoyed more than 100 years of
success also faces substantial competitive pressure
to come up with new technical, economical and eco-
logical developments. Plastics have long been one of
the most essential construction materials, which is
why automotive applications are one of the major
focal points of production and development at the
ROWA GROUP. This long-term trend is particularly
evident at trade fairs and conferences, which have
become key events for the ROWA GROUP. In addition
to high-quality plastic surfaces for interiors, materials
for body components for exteriors are also very high
in demand by division members of the ROWA
GROUP.
As a competent automotive supplier, ROMIRA GmbH
manufactures Styrolcopolymere (ABS and ASA) and
blends based on polyamid/styrene copolymers
(PA/ASA) under the name ROTEC. They are ideal work
materials with applications spanning a broad range of
values including notched impact strengths from 10 to
over 80kJ/m² at room temperature (6-25 kJ/m² at
-30 °C) and high residual rigidity (bending strength
56 N/mm²) and a Vicat temperature of over 115 °C.
Due to the high demands placed on part stability, they
are ideal, among other things, for strap guides (image
1.1). Settings optimised for specific dimensions and
reinforced compounds, which are used to meet
increased demands in terms of rigidity and form
stability, complement this group of materials.
PA/ASA are ideal for the pigmentation of various
interior colours and parts in and above the i-dash -
board cover such as instrument covers (image 1.2) or
i-dashboard protective caps (image 1.3) for complying
with the specifications of PV 1303 regarding UV resis -
tance. ROMIRA offers products such as ROMILOY
3020/11, ROMILOY 3020/09, 3020/10, 3020/01A,
3020/01-4 M10 for these applications.
The ability of PA/styrene copolymer blends to repro-
duce every detail of different surface grains on the
surfaces of prefabricated parts with a matt finish due
to their morphology, positive flow behaviour and crys -
talline form is particularly crucial, no matter whether
there is a coarse structure which imitates leather or a
fine structure with a smooth, matt appearance. The
gloss level of a prefabricated part surface is a direct
indication of the blend’s ability to replicate the tool
surface. ROMILOY PA/ABS gloss levels from 1.2 - 1.4
at 60° are measured on automobile colour chips with
a grain of K31. The visual appearance of the compo-
nent consequently strikes a balance between its matt
properties and sensitivity to impressions of the part
surface.
ROMILOY polycarbonate/ASA as another group of
interesting blends also have numerous application
possibilities in automobile interiors, particularly with
respect to the manufacture of UV-stabilised compo-
nent cases from ROMILOY 6030/04 UV with a highly
reduced gloss level. These blends were specially
designed for typical applications such as roof modu-
les made of PC/ASA 6020/03 F AS UV (image 2).
Additional functions of partial surfaces are achieved
with permanent antistatic finish in PC/ASA 6020/06
UV and the PC/ASA blend 6020/04 with improved
sliding properties with a TOP surface exhibiting
significantly reduced frictional resistance between the
plastic pairing (image 3).
ROWA Masterbatch GmbH is already supplying
customers with masterbatches for a wide range of
automotive components and has a long-standing
reputation in the industry as a competent partner in
the area of additives and colour batches for PA, poly-
propylene, PC, TPU, TPE and PMMA compounds.
In addition to colour masterbatches for exterior tail
lamps - consisting of PMMA compounds, for example
- the automotive industry also demands additives with
UV protection/stabilisers, PA, PMMA (exterior) and PP
for interiors. The ROWA Masterbatch portfolio of
additive batches with antioxidants also includes PA
compounds for use at extreme temperatures in the
engine compartment.
Benefits of the polymer specific masterbatches:
• Ideal configuration of technical properties
• No incompatibilities
• High levels of UV resistance
• High colour consistency
TRAMACO GmbH is a reliable partner for customers
using chemical foaming agents, adhesive agents and
additives. Lacquer coating polyolefin plastics is the
main focus of the primer and adhesive agent product
group. Pre-treatment is normally required in order for
lacquers, printing inks and adhesives to adequately
bond to polyolefines. The TRAPYLEN® product group
demonstrates excellent adhesive properties when
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bonding to untreated polyolefines such as PP,
TPO and EPDM. TRAPYLEN® is therefore ideal for
use as a primer applied in a separate layer to the
polyolefine and subsequent coating with lacquer,
for example. If compatible, TRAPYLEN® can also
be used as an adhesive additive and integrated
directly in the coating. These products are avail -
able as solid resins, solutions, aqueous disper -
sions and liquid UV-curable systems.
Products like TRAPYLEN® 130 S and TRAPYLEN®
137 S are used to coat attached parts such as
bumpers in the automobile exterior. Products for
automobile interiors generally must exhibit low
emissions and be GADS compliant. In this case,
aqueous products such as TRAPYLEN® 9350 W
or TRAPYLEN® 6600 W are mainly used to coat
synthetic leather for dashboards and attached
parts such as handles.
Chemical foaming agents are also used in the
manufacture of moulded plastic parts and semi -
finished materials for the automotive industry.
Saving on weight and raw materials, but also, in
part, the physical properties of polymer foams, are
crucial in this respect. Here are a few examples of
applications for foaming agents in the automotive
sector:
• TRACEL© in injection moulding of coated
PP parts
• TRACEL© for foaming of PP and TPU
dashboards
• TRACEL© for reducing the density of thick-
walled parts made of ABS and other plastics
• TRACEL© for preventing sink marks in PC and
PC blends
• TRACEL© or EPDM sponge rubber profiles
• TRACEL© / UNICELL for synthetic leather
The subsidiary ROWA Lack GmbH has de -
veloped aqueous lacquer systems for use in
automobile interiors and has therefore integrated
the products into its portfolio. The environmen-
tally-friendly alternative for reducing volatile
organic compounds (VOC) can be processed with
particular ease. Water-based lacquers are there-
fore being currently tested at the sites of existing
customers.
The matt lacquers are used in:
• ROWAKRYL 34263W or 34402W for PVC
luggage compartment cover
• ROWATHAL M24403W in synthetic leather
The ROWA Lack is certified according to
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and conforms to the EU
directives for the reduction of VOC and REACH.
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"And action!" Two
figures clad in
leather burst out of
a bluish wafting
mist, their guns
pointed at one
another. Shots are
fired and a window
pane shatters into a
thousand pieces.
The actress Chantal de Freitas, playing Catwoman,
can be seen in the scene as she evasively back flips
off her Porsche.
Hollywood is in the air when the renowned people and
star photographer Marco Moog transformed a hall at
the ROWA GROUP site into the set for an action-
packed photo shoot in November 2011. In the spirit
of a true action film, the actors were fitted with
'invisible' cables for their performance. Stylists and
make-up artists gave the "models" the right look while
the lighting and wind machines added dramatic effect.
The room with old tiles and the round stained colourful
glass motif windows immediately intrigued the inter-
nationally renowned photographer: "The relentless
pursuit of the perfect light, perfect location,
unique situations
and perspectives,
dealing with the
unknown, meet -
ing extraordinary
people and the brief
‘magical conn ect -
ion’ with them" is
how Moog descri-
bes his choice of
location and motifs on his website.
Hamburg's Marco Moog has worked as a specialist in
the area of annual reports, image and advertising
campaigns for thirty years and has implemented
production projects for prominent customers around
the world. He has already been distinguished with nu-
merous awards recognising the authentic, unique
quality of his work. He also received the "BG Paralym-
pic" Media Award for a photo series of paralympic
athletes. He was also selected winner in the "Images
of Research" competition and the US "Mobius Awards".
The ROWA GROUP provided the location where the
photo shoot was staged. Photos can be viewed online
at www.marcomoog.de.
Hollywood-style photo shoot
TRAMACO gets mobile
More information
Sales Rainer Hoffmann . Tel.: +49 8331 926 767
Image 1.1 Image 1.2 Image 1.3 Strap guides made of PA/ASA I-dashboard cover made of PA/ASA Dashboard protective cover made of PA/ASA
Image 2 Image 3 Roof module made of PC/ASA Tribological paring for rear luggage cover made of PC/ASA
After ROWA Lack GmbH
successfully expanded its
portfolio with the addition of
ROWALID pigment prepara-
tions, an effective solution has
now been developed in order
to use this product series to
provide effective protection
against imitation.
The question of how to dis -
tinguish between a product
design that is the result of
extensive development and a
cheap imitation is one of
increasing importance for
manufacturers of high-quality
polymers in the face of global -
ised economic relations and
increasing copyright infringements. It is also no longer
uncommon for developers and manufacturers to
encounter imitations of technically sophisticated plastic
components.
All parties involved in the value creation process are
called upon to do their part in order to prevent imitation.
The goal must be to verify the origin and consequently
the quality of a product at all times. A suitable measure
for significantly increasing the level of protection against
imitation is combining various visible and invisible
security features. However, it is essential that these
safety features are designed to enable verification of
authenticity with limited technical means.
ROWA Lack GmbH now
offers polymer-pro cess -
ing companies a solu -
tion that protects their
products against imita-
tion without the need for
further process steps.
This is made possible by
the introduction of spe -
c ial additives while pro-
ducing our ROWALID
pigment preparation
which provide the mater -
ial with an identifying
mark that is invisible to
the naked eye. The mark
can be exposed by
examining the product
with a corresponding
testing instrument, thereby confirming its authenticity.
The specially developed material solution marks an
important step towards increased protection against
imitation, which guarantees increased product quality.
ROWA Lack offers the new development either as a
colourless preparation or as an addition to the range of
ROWALID pigment preparations.
ROWA Lack is again emphasising the priority of water-
based lacquers in terms of technological and quality
standards with the completion of a new production fa-
cility at its location in Seevetal in the near future. The
Pinneberg company has long focused on the sustain -
able development of water-based lacquer systems and
the continuous improvement of production processes
for the reduction of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
As conventional solvent-based lacquers are hazardous
to the environment and health and became subject to
increasingly stringent regulations, they are being re -
placed to an increasing degree by water-based lacquer
systems. The new water-based lacquers are virtually
odourless and ideally do not release any damaging
solvents into the environment. Quality, safety and
environmental protection have therefore been com -
pletely integrated in the lacquer processes of ROWA
Lack in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EU
Directive VOC Solvents Emissions Directive and REACH.
In addition to the machine building, electrical and metal
sectors, the automobile industry is one of the leading
customers for water-based lacquers. These lacquer
systems are used for most plastics surfaces for auto-
mobile interiors. The processed lacquers undergo strict
quality controls and long-term testing. In meeting these
technological, economic and ecological quality
standards, ROWA Lack considers itself a driving force
behind the continuous research and the development
of innovative and environmentally-friendly product
technologies. A much broader range of water-based
lacquers can be offered in the standard required quan-
tities due to the expansion of production capacities.
The environment is our most valuable asset. That is
why the respectful handling of resources is a top
priority of the ROWA GROUP in addition to quality
and safety. We adhere to prescribed limits and, due
to ultra-modern production processes, demonstrate
exemplary compliance with legal specifications.
Following an audit by TÜV SÜD Management Service,
ROWA Lack GmbH was officially awarded ISO
14001:2004 certification, thereby recognising it as an
environmentally-friendly company in a repeat audit
conducted in 2011. The company successfully intro-
duced and established a sustainable environmental
management system for the areas of the develop-
ment, production, marketing and distribution of
solvent-based special varnishes for finishing coated
fabrics and foils as well as pigment preparations at
the locations in Pinneberg and Seevetal.
ROWA Lack GmbH therefore again demonstrated its
compliance and fulfillment of criteria established in
the globally recognised TÜV environmental manage-
ment certificate.
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ROWA Lack GmbHawarded ISO 14001
environment certificate
To provide all common synthetic fibres with antibac -
terial properties, ROWA Masterbatch developed the
new ROWA PROTECT. With this product, the com-
pany is introducing a serious alternative to existing
antibacterial materials on the market.
The additive exhibits neutral chemical behaviour com-
pared to synthetic fibres such as polypropylene and
offers attractive benefits in production as an afford-
able alternative to silver. Its use also has little effect
on the mechanical properties of the materials, which
guarantees the uniform quality of the end product.
Until now, polyester and PP fabrics achieved anti-
bacterial protection through the addition of silver
salts. However, this method has substantial draw-
backs. Both the precious metal itself and the storage
process are very expensive. Fibres enriched with
silver also have a characteristic yellow, which
consumers tend to find unpleasant.
QualityLabs, an expert on the analysis of antimicrobial
products and surfaces, recently tested the activity of
PP, PA and Polyester fibres treated with ROWA
PROTECT with four to six log units according to
ISO 20743. The material poses absolutely no health
risk.
ROWA Masterbatch and ROMIRA offer thermo -
plastics with antibacterial properties. Whether for
injection moulding or extrusion in the production
process, the plastic can be treated so that all positive
properties are preserved and safe and clean handling
is also assured. Especially materials used in hospitals
and doctor's offices also contribute to protecting
against infection and reduce the number of harmful
microorganisms. The cost-effective material is
available immediately in a variety of quantities.
Shear-sensitive additives in the masterbatchROWA Masterbatch expands its
production port folio with small quantities
The ROWA Masterbatch colour file currently contains
approximately 80,000 different recipes. This number
increases with every day thanks to the cooperation
between customers and the colouristic team. As a
result, users can choose from any conceivable
variation.
As part of an extensive development project and the
conversion of production plants, shear-sensitive
additives, fillers and pigments were integrated in
masterbatches without destroying or damaging them
as a result.
As a result, there are new possibilities for ROWA
Masterbatch customers when it comes to including
sensitive materials in products with a masterbatch in
order to strategically modify the properties of a work
material.
Masterbatches with the following properties are also
available:
• Based on samples or international colour systems
(RAL, Pantone, HKS, NCS)
• Transparent colours
• Translucent colours
• Fluorescent colours
• Metallic effect colours
• Sparkling colours
• Infrared reflecting pigments
• ROWA PROTECT antimicrobial
• UV protection
ROWA Masterbatch
GmbH has recently ex-
panded its range of
services to include
colour selection and
production for small
quantities (1-10 kg) in its range of products.
As a specialist for colour and additive master-
batches, the company is therefore responding
to an increased market demand. Plastic-
processing companies, which often produce
relatively small series in colours specified by
customers, have shown particular interest in
this regard. Small quantities of masterbatches
are therefore also required in delivery quantities
as small as 1 kg. ROWA Masterbatch has
established its own method that makes it
possible to select colours quickly and afford-
ably for production in small quantities. The
company is intentionally not offering a standard
range, instead every masterbatch is manu-
factured according to the customer's wishes.
The customer also receives deliveries ordered
on short notice corresponding to the desired
colour selection thanks to a process-optimised
production process. ROWA's production of
small quantities has already been up and
running successfully for several weeks and has
been very well received by customers.
LACKROWA
ROWALID - PVCMicro disperse pigment preparations with 40 to 50 % mono pigmentation and a PVC copolymer carrier system
ROWALID PPW 9 Pigment white 6
ROWALID PPK 168 Pigment black 7
ROWALID PPY 4013 Pigment yellow 93 ROWALID PPY 4018 Pigment yellow 83 ROWALID PPY 4019 Pigment yellow 110
ROWALID PPR 202 Pigment red 166 ROWALID PPR 203 Pigment red 144 ROWALID PPR 2089 Pigment violet 19
ROWALID PPG 620 Pigment green 7
ROWALID PPB 302 Pigment violet 23 ROWALID PPB 304 Pigment blue 15:3
ROWALID PPB 317 Pigment blue 15:1 ROWALID PPB 351 Pigment blue 13
ROWALID - ACNMicro disperse pigment preparations with 40 to 50 % mono pigmentation and an acrylater carrier system
ROWALID PPW 46 ACN Pigment white 6
ROWALID PPK 1056 ACN Pigment black 7
ROWALID PPY 4032 ACN Pigment yellow 83 ROWALID PPY 4040 ACN Pigment yellow 150 ROWALID PPY 4017 ACN Solvent yellow 93
ROWALID PPO 517 ACN Solvent orange 47
ROWALID PPR 2058 ACN Pigment red 144 ROWALID PPR 2046 ACN Solvent red 195
ROWALID PPR 2072 ACN Solvent red 111 ROWALID PPB 3003 ACN Pigment blue 15:1
Standard range of ROWALID pigment preparations
More information
www.rowa-lack.deJörk Krumwiede . Tel.: +49 4101 706 124
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www.rowa-lack.deDr. Stefan Kostrewa . Tel.: +49 4101 706 220
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www.rowa-masterbatch.deDr. Uwe Borchert . Tel.: +49 4101 706 125
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www.rowa-masterbatch.deAnno Sebbel . Tel.: +49 4101 706 243
: Antibacterial specialties
Material conserving ROWA masterbatch production Conventional production by identical recipes and raw materials
The new busi-
ness year for
ROMIRA GmbH
began with an
important step
into the future.
As part of the
expansion of its
production capacities, the company opened a new
production hall on the Pinneberg site for the new year.
ROMIRA took this step in response to rising product
demands, which has driven the upswing of the past two
business years.
With an area of 2,100 m2, this new ultra-modern
production hall has a spacious construct ion and
offers efficient use of space to accommodate,
among other things, three additional interior silos
with a respective capacity of 28 tonnes each.
ROMIRA has therefore expanded its production
capacities by nearly 75 percent in keeping with the
corporate understanding of guaranteeing customers
short deliveries times.
The new hall was designed to offer ideal conditions for
a more rapid, more flexible flow of processed and raw
materials. Production processes and transportation
routes were also optimised. Exclusively state-of-the-
art compounding technology was installed, making it
possible to comprehensively expand the product range.
In addition to classic cylindrical pellets, ROMIRA
installed two systems that employ underwater granu-
lation (UWG) for the manufacture of spherical pellets.
The innovative hall structure is also designed to permit
the addition of new building tracts and expansions down
the road so that more production machines and extru-
ders can be installed.
Both the members of management and partners of
ROWA GROUP companies were invited to the opening
ceremony and the Mayor of
Pinneberg, Kristin Alheit,
also attended to offer her
congratulations. At the same
time, the opportunity was
taken to thank all employees
and contributing departments
for their efforts and outstanding
performance in the year past and to
also raise their cups of mulled spice
wine in a Christmas Market atmosphere.
ROMIRA GmbH already completed successful testing
and specification of a specially developed plastic for
external automobile facings last year. A leading auto-
mobile manufacturer is currently using the deep black,
high gloss ROTEC® acrylic compound in series
production to give uncoated external parts a high-gloss
appearance.
The special compound offers essential properties that
offer clear advantages for everyday driving. In addition
to its comparatively high impact resistance, the high
gloss surface, UV resistance and paint-like colouring of
the material also appeal and provide adequate scratch
resistance when compared to other plastics in use. Its
brilliant colour depth also prevails even after several
years of road use, thereby eliminating the need to
lacquer the component.
The product is a sensible, sought-after configuration
option for bumpers compared to traditional acrylic ester-
styrene-acrylonitrile (ASA), which most OEMs still use
today. Other compounds with the new desired proper-
ties are currently being developed.
The acrylic compound developed by ROMIRA and
produced by ROTEC® is normally capable of being
processed using an injection moulding method, but also
in extrusion. ROMIRA guarantees the delivery of this
material within three weeks of order receipt.
ROMIRA: Opening ceremony in the new production hall
High gloss and deep black are in
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The 12th International
Conference of Automotive
Plastics was held on 14th
November 2011 in Barce-
lona. The popular topics
of "alternative drive models", "energy and econo-
misation", "emissions reduction", "recyclability of
plastic materials" and the "EU Directive on End-
of-Life Vehicle Management" evoked considerable
interest and enthusiasm among all participants.
ROMIRA GmbH demonstrated its competence as
a competent development partner for the automo-
bile industry in Barcelona with new innovative
material solutions. The Spanish representative of
the ROWA GROUP and sales engineer Josep
Ferrarons presented the various properties and the
many application possibilities of polymer blends
(ROMILOY). Such compounds are often used in
automobile interiors of numerous vehicle types
from different OEMs.
The international audience of industry specialists
learned all about the high standards of the ROMILOY
group of materials in the ensuing conversations.
The presentation of the range of products and their
applications, which also included application
possibilities in the vehicle exterior, was the subject
of broad interest among OEM manufacturers and
system suppliers; these topics will be followed up
on in detailed discussion with the OEM and Tier
suppliers to understand their
needs in the specific
projects.
ROMIRA plots a coursefor Europe
More information
Technical Department: Dr. Daniela Tomova . Tel.: +49 4101 706 317
Sales: Rainer Hoffmann . Tel.: +49 8331 926 767
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Technical Department: Dr. Daniela Tomova . Tel.: +49 4101 706 317
Sales: Rainer Hoffmann . Tel.: +49 8331 926 767
ISOFIX-child-proof lock made of ROMILOY 3020-7
ROWA Masterbatch GmbH
Colour and additive masterbatches
Siemensstraße 1–3
25421 PinnebergTel.: +49 4101 706 01 Fax: +49 4101 706 [email protected]
Tramaco GmbH
Chemical Foaming Agents,Additive Master batches,Adhesion Promoters, PrimersSiemensstraße 1–3 25421 PinnebergTel.: +49 4101 706 02 Fax: +49 4101 706 200 [email protected]
ROMIRA GmbH
Technical Polymers and Blends
Siemensstraße 1–3 25421 PinnebergTel.: +49 4101 706 03 Fax: +49 4101 706 [email protected]
ROWASOL GmbH
Liquid Colour and Additive Compounds, RAINBOW concept
Siemensstraße 1–3 25421 PinnebergTel.: +49 4101 706 04 Fax: +49 4101 706 [email protected]
ROWA Lack GmbH
Special LacquerSystems,Top Coats andPigment Preparations
Siemensstraße 1–5 25421 PinnebergTel.: +49 4101 706 05 Fax: +49 4101 706 [email protected]
ROWA France S.a.r.L
Sales of ROWA GROUPproducts in France
7, rue Albert Einstein77420 Champs sur MarneTel.: +33 1 646 81 616 Fax: +33 1 646 81 [email protected]
ROWA Inc.
Production and distributionof ROWA GROUP products in the USA
100 Ninth StreetHammonton, NJ 08037Tel.: +1 856 824 9200 Fax: +1 856 824 [email protected]
ROWA Korea Co., Ltd.
Production and distribution of ROWA Lackproducts in Asia
511-16, Joogyo-Ri, Yesan Yeop Yesan-Gun, Chungnam-DoTel.: +82 41 335 42 03 Fax: +82 41 335 42 [email protected]
ROWA Coatings BeijingTrading Co., Ltd.
Sales of ROWA Lack products in China
Room No. 1408/1409Jingguang Centre OfficeBuildingHuijalou, Chaoyang DistrictP.C. 100020, BeijingTel.: +86 10 659 789 07 [email protected]
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Moulding in outside section made of ROTEC acrylic compound
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