David Savastano, Editor07.31.18
Patrick Powers of DSM Coating Resins has played a key role in introducing resins for the graphic arts industry.
After seven years at Union Camp, Powers joined Zeneca Resins in 1995, and he saw potential for the company’s resin technology for the printing ink industry.
“Zeneca had developed water-based technology in the US and solvent-based technology for Europe,” said Powers, who is responsible for commercial development, printing and packaging for DSM. “As a salesman, I launched their technology for the first time in the graphic arts. I was able to convince them to make graphic arts a focus.”
DSM bought out Avecia in 2006, and Powers has remained focused on the industry, playing important roles in the development of urethane technology for flexo inks with compatibility with nitrocelluloseand soft feel tactile technology.An advocate for the environment, Powers also took coating resins designed for non-packaging applications and fo
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