Henkel acquires NBD Nano

Nanotech firm makes coatings that repel stains on plastics, reduce fingerprints on glass.

HBSDealer Staff

9/13/2022

Henkel has acquired NBD Nano, a firm that creates coatings to reduce fingerprint visibility for glass and impart stain repellency for plastics, textiles and other materials.

Henkel completed the acquisition of advanced materials start-up NBD Nanotechnologies Inc. Both parties agreed to not disclose any financial details.

NBD Nano, headquartered in Boston, has expertise in developing surface properties such as repellency for plastics or optical coatings for displays.

With this acquisition Henkel said it aims to strengthen the position of its adhesive technologies business unit in functional coatings.

“We believe that our acquisition of NBD Nano will accelerate the commercialization of their cutting-edge technologies,” said Michael Todd, Global Head of Innovation at Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

Through its proprietary platform technology, NBD Nano creates coatings that reduce fingerprint visibility for glass and impart stain repellency for plastics, textiles and other materials.

NBD Nano’s know-how can be used in manifold applications – from electronics and consumer goods, to automotive and packaging, said Henkel.

“Their demonstrated innovations in coatings for the electronics and accessories market combined with Henkel’s global footprint will extend the reach for broader application of NBD Nano’s solutions in the commercial marketplace,” said Todd.

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