KCC Corporation opens European technical center

KCC Corporation, a Korea-based supplier of silicone release coatings and pressure sensitive adhesives, has opened its European Technical Center in the UK.

The new laboratories, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, enhance the company’s ability to support its customers and develop new business in various silicone end-uses, says KCC.

Ian Watling, managing director of KCC Silicones Europe, said: ‘The opening of the new laboratories is an important step forward for KCC Corporation in Europe, which will allow us to work more effectively with all our customers in the region with the prompt delivery of new technology backed by first class technical support.’

Stephen Armstrong, general manager of KCC Silicones Pressure Sensitive Materials Business Unit, added: ‘The opening is a key milestone in KCC’s plans to develop business in Europe with its new solventless and emulsion silicone release coating systems, which are now backed by an expert local team of scientists and technicians to assist customers in all aspects of their use.’