by AF 0806 g3 — August 10, 2009—Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., a world leading producer of resins and adhesives for industrial applications, will partner with Tekle Technical Services, Inc. (TTS), a biocomposites company, to develop environmentally friendly building products for the construction industry.
Hexion and TTS recently signed an agreement formalizing their intent to collaborate on commercial development of building materials utilizing TTS’ natural fiber-based materials and Hexion’s industry leading resin systems, including those featuring its Ecobind ultra low-emitting resin technology.
Hexion will aid TTS in its efforts to develop unique composite materials that include:
- composite panels using agriculture, forestry and municipal waste fibre sources;
- engineered fiber mat products using agricultural and forestry fibres;
- structural insulated panels reinforced with natural fibers;
- natural fiber cement composites, and;
- fiber plastic composites.
Under the agreement, Hexion will develop resins, adhesives, catalysts and additives for use in TTS products, and will provide technical services and support from its regional forest products research and development center in Edmonton, Alberta.
For more information, see the Hexion Web site.
