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Designed for reliable performance.

The ROWAK Innovative Research & Development

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The R&D expertise and in-house pilot facilities at ROWAK can support companies in developing innovative, application-specific hotmelt solutions—particularly in the field of thermoplastic powder adhesives. Under suitable conditions, this may contribute to improved reproducibility and processing efficiency.

Here are the key benefits:

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In-house R&D
with a focus on hotmelt adhesives and bio-based polymers

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Patents in specific applications,
with additional developments in the hotmelt adhesive field currently in progress

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Development of new polymer formulations
and additives, no off‑the‑shelf products

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Innovation driven by an interdisciplinary team:
chemistry, process engineering, and application engineering

our solutions are developed entirely in-house.

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Innovation and Application Lab in Klettgau (Germany)
equipped with advanced technology for:

  • Lamination and coating trials
  • Fixation and washing tests
  • Powder application trials
  • Simulation of production processes on a small-series scale
  • Support for scaling from laboratory to production (including transferability of formulations and processes to customer equipment under suitable conditions)
  • Time- and cost-efficient feasibility assessments prior to potential large-scale production

Result:
Supports stable processes, reduces development risks, and can contribute to shorter time-to-market cycles

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Combination of R&D, Innovation and Application Lab enables:

  • Tailoring of formulations to specific substrates, processes, and target parameters
  • Integration of sustainable, bio-based additives and functional ROWAFLEX™ components depending on requirements
  • Development of new product solutions, including in close collaboration with customers

Result:
Contributes to competitive differentiation and the development of functional USPs in the end product

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Competitive advantages – for us and our customers

  • Faster product development
  • Higher process reliability and reproducibility
  • Tailored adhesive solutions
  • Sustainability-oriented innovation
  • Close technological partnership

Result:
Reliable processes, reduced risk exposure, shorter time-to-market