Today’s business leaders are paying more attention to energy and resource efficiency and are working hard to manage raw materials, while reducing waste and cost. Rockwood’s subsidiaries are striving to meet these needs by developing products that last longer and perform better.

	Energizer Lithium Batteries
	Coil Coatings

Rechargeable Batteries Provide Renewable Energy
Chemetall’s Lithium Carbonate is a key raw material in rechargeable lithium ion batteries (LIBs). LIBs offer significantly higher capacity, cycle life and heat/cold resistance compared to conventional rechargeable battery systems.

Reduced Weight Makes Vehicles More Energy Efficient
Nanocomposites from Southern Clay Products are used as lightweight, high performance fillers to decrease weight while increasing strength and performance in vehicle parts and personal watercraft. Lower weight means reduced fuel consumption.

New Materials Improve Wear Resistance and Increase Longevity
Ultrafine functional additives based on titanium dioxide, barium sulfate and zinc sulfide from Sachtleben minimize cracks, improve flexibility, increase wear resistance and may even help speed production of plastics, coatings and finished products. As a result, products, such as cables and coatings last longer and perform better. Likewise, secondary corrosion products from Chemetall, such as ARDROX AV, also promote longevity and prevent corrosion by penetrating into joints and cracks, displacing water (moisture) and forming a protective barrier.

 

 

 

 

 

Developing Alternative Technologies  •  Replacing Heavy Metals  •  Increasing Efficiency and Longevity  •  Enhancing the Quality of Life for Millions
Maximizing Resources Through the 3R's  •  Creating Products that Clean and Protect