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Borchers Appoints IMCD as Exclusive Distributor for Coating Additives in Mexico
November 19, 2025 | News
Borchers, a Milliken brand and global leader in coating additives, is pleased to announce the appointment of IMCD S.A de...
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Announcing Keyser & Mackay as our New Distributor in France
November 17, 2025 | News
We’re thrilled to announce that Keyser & Mackay is now the official French distributor of Borchers coating additives, a Milliken...
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Borchers Brand Launches Next-Generation Tin-Free Catalyst: Borchi® Kat 2115
November 11, 2025 | News
Borchers, a Milliken brand and global leader in coating additives, proudly announces the launch of Borchi® Kat 2115, a next...
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Borchers past, present, and future: our latest interview with Wirtschaftsforum
September 15, 2025 | News
Borchers: our history as a chemical and coating additives supplier Coating additives are special additives that are used in...
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Introducing Borchi® Dragon Low VOC high-performance catalyst
June 10, 2025 | News
Borchers, a Milliken & Company brand and global leader in advanced coating additives, is proud to introduce Borchi® Dragon Low...
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Borchers Coating Additive Technical Service Laboratory in Pune, India Boosts Regional Support with Enhanced Capabilities
May 1, 2025 | News
Borchers, a Milliken & Company brand and global leader in advanced coating additives, is proud to introduce enhanced technical lab...
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Brenntag appointed channel partner for U.S. distribution of Milliken coating additives
December 17, 2024 | News
Borchers: A Milliken Brand welcomes Brenntag as the exclusive U.S. distributor for its coating additives. Brenntag, which currently distributes Borchers...
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Borchers Brand: Now Milliken Blue!
July 19, 2024 | News
We are excited to announce a refreshed visual identity for Borchers: A Milliken Brand. By transitioning our logo...
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Learn more about our technical service team
June 21, 2024 | News
Dietmar Helker, Technical Service Manager for Borchers: a Milliken Brand coating additives in Europe , was recently featured in Milliken's...
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Read our article on “Overcoming Color Performance Challenges with Novel Post-Addition Colorant Solutions” from Surface Coatings International
January 5, 2023 | News
The November/December issue of Surface Coatings International featured a product spotlight article on Borchi® color booster and compatibilizer post-addition additives...
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Milliken & Company Commits to Net-Zero Future
October 19, 2022 | News
SBTi verifies company’s net-zero science-based target by 2050 Milliken & Company announces its science-based net-zero targets have been approved...
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Milliken & Company Achieves EcoVadis Gold Rating
September 26, 2022 | News
Milliken & Company, parent organization of Borchers: A Milliken Brand, is proud to achieve a gold rating on its 2022...
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Milliken & Company investment advances its coating additives lab in Ohio, USA
May 27, 2022 | News
Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global material science expert, is excited to share that it has made a significant investment...
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Read our New CoatingsTech Article on “How to Achieve Faster Dry Times and More with High-Performance Catalysts in Low-VOC Alkyd Coatings”
January 20, 2022 | News
The January 2022 issue of CoatingsTech features a new article from our technical service and regulatory teams on the benefits...
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Introducing Borchi® Burst Defoamers for Architectural Coatings (Americas)
September 14, 2021 | News
Borchers' new Borchi® Burst defoamers designed for architectural coating applications effectively eliminate macro and micro air bubbles, making it the...
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Read Our Newly Published Article in Pitture e Vernici European Coatings Magazine on MEKO Compliance and “Future-Proofing” Alkyds
July 12, 2021 | News
New requirements for methyl ethyl ketoxime (MEKO) concentration levels will be going into effect on March 1st, 2022 in the...
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NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Joshua Halstead, Ph.D., Global Applications Development Manager
May 28, 2021 | News
Joshua Halstead, Ph.D., has recently joined Borchers as our new global applications development manager. He brings extensive experience in coatings...
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NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Ryan Yaworski, Key Account Manager for Borchers Americas
May 17, 2021 | News
Borchers has recently welcomed Ryan Yaworski as a new key account manager for the Americas. Ryan began his career by...
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NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Pieter Dorst, Regional Account Manager for Borchers GmbH
April 29, 2021 | News
Within the last few months, Borchers has welcomed Pieter Dorst as a new regional account manager for Borchers GmbH. Pieter...
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Milliken Sustainability Report: Material Innovations in Coatings
April 26, 2021 | News
Borchers' work in developing sustainable high-performance catalysts has been featured in Milliken & Co.'s recently published Sustainability Report. The section...
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NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Debbie Coombs, Regional Account Manager for Borchers GmbH
April 16, 2021 | News
Our next employee spotlight focuses on Debbie Coombs, who recently joined the Borchers GmbH team in Europe as a regional...
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NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Floridel Adams, Account Manager for Borchers Americas
April 1, 2021 | News
Over the last few months, several new hires have been added to the Borchers team to help us keep up...
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Introducing Borchi® Shield MEKO-Free Anti-Skin for High Solids, Long Oil Alkyd Coatings
January 15, 2021 | News
Borchers introduces Borchi® Shield MEKO-free anti-skinning agent for skin prevention in high solids and long oil alkyd coating systems with...
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New Editorial in Inside Industry Magazine
September 25, 2020 | News
Always wanted to learn more about Borchers? Our editorial in the September issue of Inside Industry magazine discusses our company...
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New Publication Features Borchers Research on Cobalt-Free Catalysis
July 21, 2020 | News
Borchers' work on next-generation cobalt-free catalysis for coatings, led by R&D Director Dr. Neil Simpson, has been featured in MDPI's...
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PCI Article from Borchers: Enhancing Color Performance with Novel Post-Add Solutions
April 22, 2020 | News
The April 2020 issue of Paint and Coatings Industry Magazine features an article on "Enhancing Color Performance with Novel Post-Add...
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Milliken & Company Announces Intent to Acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
January 13, 2020 | News
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of...
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Borchers Returns to Paint India
January 9, 2026 | Events
Meet us in Hall 6, Stand W9 at Paint India 2026 Advancing Coating Performance through Additive Innovation Borchers: A...
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Coating Additives at the 2025 European Coatings Show
January 18, 2025 | Events
Borchers: A Milliken Brand will be showcasing our performance coating additives during the 2025 European Coatings Show right near the...
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4 reasons to visit our booth at the 2024 American Coatings Show
April 8, 2024 | Events
We will once again be exhibiting at the American Coatings Show, taking place in Indianapolis, IN from April 30th –...
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Borchers: A Milliken Brand, to showcase coating additive technologies for surface defect prevention, dry time reduction, and more at Paint India in Mumbai
January 22, 2024 | Events
The Borchers brand, part of Milliken & Company, is pleased to highlight coating additive technologies in Hall 1, Booth B13...
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Borchers: A Milliken Brand to Exhibit at European Coatings Show
February 24, 2023 | Events
Milliken’s full range of innovative coating and drier additives on display 28-30 March Global manufacturing leader Milliken & Company will...
READ MORE »Register for our Webinar through European Coatings on ‘Enhancing Color Strength and Acceptance with Post-Addition Additives for Colorants’
September 28, 2022 | Events
Now that this event has passed, you may click here to download the webinar recording. Allison Musto, Technical Service Manager,...
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Register for our virtual coating additives sustainability panel
August 26, 2022 | Events
Now that this event has passed, a recording and transcript are now available for download upon request. This one-hour sustainability-focused...
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Register for The Oil & Colour Chemists Assocation’s Free Weekly Webinar on “How to Formulate MEKO-free Alkyds and Achieve High Performance”
October 15, 2021 | Events
As part of The Oil & Colour Chemists' Association (OCCA)'s free weekly webinar series, Technical Service Chemist Sebastian Dziki will...
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Register for the Free Webinar from Alvu Química on Utilizing Borchers’ Cobalt-Free High-Performance Catalysts in Low VOC, High Solids Alkyds
October 15, 2021 | Events
Alvu Química will be giving a free webinar in Spanish through the Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Pinturas y Tintas...
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Stop by Booth #333 at the Western Coatings Symposium to Discover How Our Additives Can Enhance Your Coatings
October 8, 2021 | Events
Visit Borchers at booth #333 at the Western Coatings Symposium from October 18th - 20th, 2021 at the Paris Las...
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View our Webinar on “How to Formulate MEKO-free Alkyds and Achieve High Performance”
September 27, 2021 | Events
Methyl-ethyl-ketoxime (MEKO) is commonly used in alkyd coatings to prevent skin formation. However, the European Commission recently published the entry...
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Learn About Sustainable High-Performance Catalyst Technology for High Solids Alkyds at the Virtual European Coatings Show
September 8, 2021 | Events
Allison Musto, Borchers’ European Technical Service Manager, will be presenting at the virtual European Coatings Show on September 14th to...
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FREE WEBINAR: Improving Sustainability and Performance with MEKO-Free Anti-Skinning Agents and High-Performance Catalysts
March 5, 2021 | Events
New technologies that improve upon sustainability, as well as anti-skin and dry performance compared to competitive materials, have emerged in...
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OCCA Weekly Webinar – “High Performance Catalysts for Solvent Borne Oxidatively Curing Coatings”
March 2, 2021 | Events
Looking to upgrade your alkyd coating performance? Next week's free webinar will explain how high performance catalyst technology may be...
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NOV. 11TH WEBINAR: Balancing VOC Reduction and Workable Alkyd Paint Properties
October 20, 2020 | Events
Borchers will be giving a webinar through Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine (PCI) on How to Balance VOC Reduction and...
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Surface Preparation Presentation at Coatings Trends and Technologies 2020
August 25, 2020 | Events
Borchers Technical Marketing Manager Andrew Recker will be giving a presentation on Novel Inspection Technology for Proper Surface Preparation during the...
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Architectural Coating Additives: The Key to Better Color, Flow, and Durability
February 27, 2026 | Blog
What Really Makes an Architectural Coating Perform? Looking beyond color Architectural and decorative coatings are often judged by what...
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Your Top Questions About Tin-Free Catalysts in DTM Coatings — Answered
February 11, 2026 | Blog
Direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings are expected to deliver fast drying, strong adhesion, long-term durability, and reliable corrosion resistance while meeting global...
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5 Ways Additives Improve Direct-to-Metal (DTM) Coating Performance
January 20, 2026 | Blog
Direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings work under pressure. From industrial equipment and machinery to exterior structures and metal components, these coatings must...
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Wood Coating Additives for a Variety of Formulations
December 22, 2025 | Blog
Wood coatings are essential to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of wood surfaces. They protect against environmental stressors, resist wear, and highlight the...
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Fortifying Floor Finishes: Additives for Various Floor Coating Systems
November 20, 2025 | Blog
Floor coatings are expected to withstand impact from foot traffic, heavy objects, and environmental factors. Whether formulating alkyd, polyurethane, or...
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Introducing Borchi® Kat 2115: A Next-Generation Tin-Free Catalyst for Polyurethane Systems
November 10, 2025 | Blog
As the coatings industry continues to evolve, formulators face growing expectations to deliver products that meet performance demands while aligning with tightening...
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Cobalt, Oximes, and VOCs: Regulatory Updates You Need to Know in 2025
November 3, 2025 | Blog
Regulations Impacting Alkyd Coatings Alkyd resins are popular options for architectural, wood, and industrial coatings. This is due to their...
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Dispersant to Stabilize Pigments without Compromising Corrosion Protection
September 30, 2025 | Blog
Achieving superior pigment dispersions in coatings helps ensure excellent wetting, grind times, and color strength. Optimal dispersions enable small particle...
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Improving Flow, Leveling & Defoaming with Low-Cyclosiloxane Additives
August 26, 2025 | Blog
Silicones are typically used in flow, leveling, and defoaming agents for coatings. These solutions help reduce surface tension and reduce...
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Additives for Enhanced Aesthetics in Epoxy Floor Coatings
July 23, 2025 | Blog
Epoxy coatings are a popular option for flooring. Floors installed in kitchens, garages, manufacturing plants, and office spaces are common...
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Why now is the time to switch to oxime-free anti-skins in alkyd paints
June 24, 2025 | Blog
Alkyd coatings are still widely used today for their unique application feel, forgiving and easy to use finishes, and excellent...
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Rheology Modifiers in Paints & Coatings
May 5, 2025 | Blog
Rheology modifiers in paints and coatings are thickener additives that improve rheological behavior in water-based coating systems, adhesives, and sealants....
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Tin Catalyst Alternatives for Polyurethane Coatings
September 15, 2024 | Blog
Choosing the right catalyst for your polyurethane formulations is crucial for achieving optimal performance and compliance with regulatory standards. Due...
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Defoamers for Coatings and Paints
July 6, 2024 | Blog
A defoamer is an additive that eliminates foam when making, applying, or storing paint. Foam is a difficult problem for...
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Paint and Coating Additives for your Formulations
March 22, 2024 | Blog
What are Coating Additives? Coating additives are a small component of a total formulation that makes a strong impact....
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Choosing the Right Flow and Leveling Additives for Coatings
January 10, 2024 | Blog
The primary goal of using a coating is to help enhance the durability and appearance of a substrate. However, high...
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Improving Sustainability in Alkyd Wood Coatings with Linseed Oil and High-Performance Catalysts
September 26, 2023 | Blog
In recent years, there has been an increased demand for improving the sustainability of coatings for wood. Replacing oils and...
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The Best Borchi® Brand Wetting & Dispersing Agents for Various Pigment Types
October 28, 2022 | Blog
A pigment dispersion's success is determined by understanding its color performance in paint, coating, and ink formulations. Aspects of color...
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How moisture scavengers reduce defects in polyurethane coatings
September 7, 2022 | Blog
Polyurethanes are created by reacting a polyol with an isocyanate or a polymeric isocyanate. These coatings are attractive to customers...
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Regulatory Update on Cobalt and its Compounds – USA
August 9, 2022 | Blog
In June 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) prioritized Cobalt and Cobalt Compounds for risk assessment and...
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How High-Performance Catalyst Technology Improves Durability in Alkyd Coatings
July 20, 2022 | Blog
Why Catalysts are Used in Alkyd Coatings Alkyd coatings are one of the most cost-effective alternatives to epoxies and 2K...
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Sustainability and Regulatory Challenges for Cobalt in the Coatings Industry
April 19, 2022 | Blog
Cobalt is known as a highly effective metal that is used in many applications and industries, including use as a...
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How to Avoid Upcoming MEKO Carcinogen GHS Labeling Requirements in the European Union and Reformulate Smarter
January 31, 2022 | Blog
The European Union (EU) is enacting stricter Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (MEKO) regulatory requirements beginning on March 1st, 2022. From this...
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Optimize Exterior Paint Dry Times and More with Curing Additives
July 27, 2020 | Blog
Whether to paint depends on the weather…or does it? To achieve the best results, paint projects typically need to be...
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Architectural Coating Additives: The Key to Better Color, Flow, and Durability
February 27, 2026 | Blog
What Really Makes an Architectural Coating Perform? Looking beyond color Architectural and decorative coatings are often judged by what...
READ MORE » Your Top Questions About Tin-Free Catalysts in DTM Coatings — Answered
February 11, 2026 | Blog
Direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings are expected to deliver fast drying, strong adhesion, long-term durability, and reliable corrosion resistance while meeting global...
READ MORE » 5 Ways Additives Improve Direct-to-Metal (DTM) Coating Performance
January 20, 2026 | Blog
Direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings work under pressure. From industrial equipment and machinery to exterior structures and metal components, these coatings must...
READ MORE » Borchers Returns to Paint India
January 9, 2026 | Events
Meet us in Hall 6, Stand W9 at Paint India 2026 Advancing Coating Performance through Additive Innovation Borchers: A...
READ MORE » Wood Coating Additives for a Variety of Formulations
December 22, 2025 | Blog
Wood coatings are essential to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of wood surfaces. They protect against environmental stressors, resist wear, and highlight the...
READ MORE » Fortifying Floor Finishes: Additives for Various Floor Coating Systems
November 20, 2025 | Blog
Floor coatings are expected to withstand impact from foot traffic, heavy objects, and environmental factors. Whether formulating alkyd, polyurethane, or...
READ MORE » Borchers Appoints IMCD as Exclusive Distributor for Coating Additives in Mexico
November 19, 2025 | News
Borchers, a Milliken brand and global leader in coating additives, is pleased to announce the appointment of IMCD S.A de...
READ MORE » Announcing Keyser & Mackay as our New Distributor in France
November 17, 2025 | News
We’re thrilled to announce that Keyser & Mackay is now the official French distributor of Borchers coating additives, a Milliken...
READ MORE » Borchers Brand Launches Next-Generation Tin-Free Catalyst: Borchi® Kat 2115
November 11, 2025 | News
Borchers, a Milliken brand and global leader in coating additives, proudly announces the launch of Borchi® Kat 2115, a next...
READ MORE » Introducing Borchi® Kat 2115: A Next-Generation Tin-Free Catalyst for Polyurethane Systems
November 10, 2025 | Blog
As the coatings industry continues to evolve, formulators face growing expectations to deliver products that meet performance demands while aligning with tightening...
READ MORE » Cobalt, Oximes, and VOCs: Regulatory Updates You Need to Know in 2025
November 3, 2025 | Blog
Regulations Impacting Alkyd Coatings Alkyd resins are popular options for architectural, wood, and industrial coatings. This is due to their...
READ MORE » Dispersant to Stabilize Pigments without Compromising Corrosion Protection
September 30, 2025 | Blog
Achieving superior pigment dispersions in coatings helps ensure excellent wetting, grind times, and color strength. Optimal dispersions enable small particle...
READ MORE » Borchers past, present, and future: our latest interview with Wirtschaftsforum
September 15, 2025 | News
Borchers: our history as a chemical and coating additives supplier Coating additives are special additives that are used in...
READ MORE » Improving Flow, Leveling & Defoaming with Low-Cyclosiloxane Additives
August 26, 2025 | Blog
Silicones are typically used in flow, leveling, and defoaming agents for coatings. These solutions help reduce surface tension and reduce...
READ MORE » Additives for Enhanced Aesthetics in Epoxy Floor Coatings
July 23, 2025 | Blog
Epoxy coatings are a popular option for flooring. Floors installed in kitchens, garages, manufacturing plants, and office spaces are common...
READ MORE » Why now is the time to switch to oxime-free anti-skins in alkyd paints
June 24, 2025 | Blog
Alkyd coatings are still widely used today for their unique application feel, forgiving and easy to use finishes, and excellent...
READ MORE » Introducing Borchi® Dragon Low VOC high-performance catalyst
June 10, 2025 | News
Borchers, a Milliken & Company brand and global leader in advanced coating additives, is proud to introduce Borchi® Dragon Low...
READ MORE » Rheology Modifiers in Paints & Coatings
May 5, 2025 | Blog
Rheology modifiers in paints and coatings are thickener additives that improve rheological behavior in water-based coating systems, adhesives, and sealants....
READ MORE » Borchers Coating Additive Technical Service Laboratory in Pune, India Boosts Regional Support with Enhanced Capabilities
May 1, 2025 | News
Borchers, a Milliken & Company brand and global leader in advanced coating additives, is proud to introduce enhanced technical lab...
READ MORE » Coating Additives at the 2025 European Coatings Show
January 18, 2025 | Events
Borchers: A Milliken Brand will be showcasing our performance coating additives during the 2025 European Coatings Show right near the...
READ MORE » Brenntag appointed channel partner for U.S. distribution of Milliken coating additives
December 17, 2024 | News
Borchers: A Milliken Brand welcomes Brenntag as the exclusive U.S. distributor for its coating additives. Brenntag, which currently distributes Borchers...
READ MORE » Tin Catalyst Alternatives for Polyurethane Coatings
September 15, 2024 | Blog
Choosing the right catalyst for your polyurethane formulations is crucial for achieving optimal performance and compliance with regulatory standards. Due...
READ MORE » Borchers Brand: Now Milliken Blue!
July 19, 2024 | News
We are excited to announce a refreshed visual identity for Borchers: A Milliken Brand. By transitioning our logo...
READ MORE » Defoamers for Coatings and Paints
July 6, 2024 | Blog
A defoamer is an additive that eliminates foam when making, applying, or storing paint. Foam is a difficult problem for...
READ MORE » Learn more about our technical service team
June 21, 2024 | News
Dietmar Helker, Technical Service Manager for Borchers: a Milliken Brand coating additives in Europe , was recently featured in Milliken's...
READ MORE » 4 reasons to visit our booth at the 2024 American Coatings Show
April 8, 2024 | Events
We will once again be exhibiting at the American Coatings Show, taking place in Indianapolis, IN from April 30th –...
READ MORE » Paint and Coating Additives for your Formulations
March 22, 2024 | Blog
What are Coating Additives? Coating additives are a small component of a total formulation that makes a strong impact....
READ MORE » Borchers: A Milliken Brand, to showcase coating additive technologies for surface defect prevention, dry time reduction, and more at Paint India in Mumbai
January 22, 2024 | Events
The Borchers brand, part of Milliken & Company, is pleased to highlight coating additive technologies in Hall 1, Booth B13...
READ MORE » Choosing the Right Flow and Leveling Additives for Coatings
January 10, 2024 | Blog
The primary goal of using a coating is to help enhance the durability and appearance of a substrate. However, high...
READ MORE » Improving Sustainability in Alkyd Wood Coatings with Linseed Oil and High-Performance Catalysts
September 26, 2023 | Blog
In recent years, there has been an increased demand for improving the sustainability of coatings for wood. Replacing oils and...
READ MORE » Borchers: A Milliken Brand to Exhibit at European Coatings Show
February 24, 2023 | Events
Milliken’s full range of innovative coating and drier additives on display 28-30 March Global manufacturing leader Milliken & Company will...
READ MORE » Read our article on “Overcoming Color Performance Challenges with Novel Post-Addition Colorant Solutions” from Surface Coatings International
January 5, 2023 | News
The November/December issue of Surface Coatings International featured a product spotlight article on Borchi® color booster and compatibilizer post-addition additives...
READ MORE » The Best Borchi® Brand Wetting & Dispersing Agents for Various Pigment Types
October 28, 2022 | Blog
A pigment dispersion's success is determined by understanding its color performance in paint, coating, and ink formulations. Aspects of color...
READ MORE » Milliken & Company Commits to Net-Zero Future
October 19, 2022 | News
SBTi verifies company’s net-zero science-based target by 2050 Milliken & Company announces its science-based net-zero targets have been approved...
READ MORE » Register for our Webinar through European Coatings on ‘Enhancing Color Strength and Acceptance with Post-Addition Additives for Colorants’
September 28, 2022 | Events
Now that this event has passed, you may click here to download the webinar recording. Allison Musto, Technical Service Manager,...
READ MORE » Milliken & Company Achieves EcoVadis Gold Rating
September 26, 2022 | News
Milliken & Company, parent organization of Borchers: A Milliken Brand, is proud to achieve a gold rating on its 2022...
READ MORE » How moisture scavengers reduce defects in polyurethane coatings
September 7, 2022 | Blog
Polyurethanes are created by reacting a polyol with an isocyanate or a polymeric isocyanate. These coatings are attractive to customers...
READ MORE » Register for our virtual coating additives sustainability panel
August 26, 2022 | Events
Now that this event has passed, a recording and transcript are now available for download upon request. This one-hour sustainability-focused...
READ MORE » Regulatory Update on Cobalt and its Compounds – USA
August 9, 2022 | Blog
In June 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) prioritized Cobalt and Cobalt Compounds for risk assessment and...
READ MORE » How High-Performance Catalyst Technology Improves Durability in Alkyd Coatings
July 20, 2022 | Blog
Why Catalysts are Used in Alkyd Coatings Alkyd coatings are one of the most cost-effective alternatives to epoxies and 2K...
READ MORE » Milliken & Company investment advances its coating additives lab in Ohio, USA
May 27, 2022 | News
Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global material science expert, is excited to share that it has made a significant investment...
READ MORE » Sustainability and Regulatory Challenges for Cobalt in the Coatings Industry
April 19, 2022 | Blog
Cobalt is known as a highly effective metal that is used in many applications and industries, including use as a...
READ MORE » How to Avoid Upcoming MEKO Carcinogen GHS Labeling Requirements in the European Union and Reformulate Smarter
January 31, 2022 | Blog
The European Union (EU) is enacting stricter Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (MEKO) regulatory requirements beginning on March 1st, 2022. From this...
READ MORE » Read our New CoatingsTech Article on “How to Achieve Faster Dry Times and More with High-Performance Catalysts in Low-VOC Alkyd Coatings”
January 20, 2022 | News
The January 2022 issue of CoatingsTech features a new article from our technical service and regulatory teams on the benefits...
READ MORE » Register for The Oil & Colour Chemists Assocation’s Free Weekly Webinar on “How to Formulate MEKO-free Alkyds and Achieve High Performance”
October 15, 2021 | Events
As part of The Oil & Colour Chemists' Association (OCCA)'s free weekly webinar series, Technical Service Chemist Sebastian Dziki will...
READ MORE » Register for the Free Webinar from Alvu Química on Utilizing Borchers’ Cobalt-Free High-Performance Catalysts in Low VOC, High Solids Alkyds
October 15, 2021 | Events
Alvu Química will be giving a free webinar in Spanish through the Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Pinturas y Tintas...
READ MORE » Stop by Booth #333 at the Western Coatings Symposium to Discover How Our Additives Can Enhance Your Coatings
October 8, 2021 | Events
Visit Borchers at booth #333 at the Western Coatings Symposium from October 18th - 20th, 2021 at the Paris Las...
READ MORE » View our Webinar on “How to Formulate MEKO-free Alkyds and Achieve High Performance”
September 27, 2021 | Events
Methyl-ethyl-ketoxime (MEKO) is commonly used in alkyd coatings to prevent skin formation. However, the European Commission recently published the entry...
READ MORE » Introducing Borchi® Burst Defoamers for Architectural Coatings (Americas)
September 14, 2021 | News
Borchers' new Borchi® Burst defoamers designed for architectural coating applications effectively eliminate macro and micro air bubbles, making it the...
READ MORE » Learn About Sustainable High-Performance Catalyst Technology for High Solids Alkyds at the Virtual European Coatings Show
September 8, 2021 | Events
Allison Musto, Borchers’ European Technical Service Manager, will be presenting at the virtual European Coatings Show on September 14th to...
READ MORE » Read Our Newly Published Article in Pitture e Vernici European Coatings Magazine on MEKO Compliance and “Future-Proofing” Alkyds
July 12, 2021 | News
New requirements for methyl ethyl ketoxime (MEKO) concentration levels will be going into effect on March 1st, 2022 in the...
READ MORE » NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Joshua Halstead, Ph.D., Global Applications Development Manager
May 28, 2021 | News
Joshua Halstead, Ph.D., has recently joined Borchers as our new global applications development manager. He brings extensive experience in coatings...
READ MORE » NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Ryan Yaworski, Key Account Manager for Borchers Americas
May 17, 2021 | News
Borchers has recently welcomed Ryan Yaworski as a new key account manager for the Americas. Ryan began his career by...
READ MORE » NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Pieter Dorst, Regional Account Manager for Borchers GmbH
April 29, 2021 | News
Within the last few months, Borchers has welcomed Pieter Dorst as a new regional account manager for Borchers GmbH. Pieter...
READ MORE » Milliken Sustainability Report: Material Innovations in Coatings
April 26, 2021 | News
Borchers' work in developing sustainable high-performance catalysts has been featured in Milliken & Co.'s recently published Sustainability Report. The section...
READ MORE » NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Debbie Coombs, Regional Account Manager for Borchers GmbH
April 16, 2021 | News
Our next employee spotlight focuses on Debbie Coombs, who recently joined the Borchers GmbH team in Europe as a regional...
READ MORE » NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Floridel Adams, Account Manager for Borchers Americas
April 1, 2021 | News
Over the last few months, several new hires have been added to the Borchers team to help us keep up...
READ MORE » FREE WEBINAR: Improving Sustainability and Performance with MEKO-Free Anti-Skinning Agents and High-Performance Catalysts
March 5, 2021 | Events
New technologies that improve upon sustainability, as well as anti-skin and dry performance compared to competitive materials, have emerged in...
READ MORE » OCCA Weekly Webinar – “High Performance Catalysts for Solvent Borne Oxidatively Curing Coatings”
March 2, 2021 | Events
Looking to upgrade your alkyd coating performance? Next week's free webinar will explain how high performance catalyst technology may be...
READ MORE » Introducing Borchi® Shield MEKO-Free Anti-Skin for High Solids, Long Oil Alkyd Coatings
January 15, 2021 | News
Borchers introduces Borchi® Shield MEKO-free anti-skinning agent for skin prevention in high solids and long oil alkyd coating systems with...
READ MORE » NOV. 11TH WEBINAR: Balancing VOC Reduction and Workable Alkyd Paint Properties
October 20, 2020 | Events
Borchers will be giving a webinar through Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine (PCI) on How to Balance VOC Reduction and...
READ MORE » New Editorial in Inside Industry Magazine
September 25, 2020 | News
Always wanted to learn more about Borchers? Our editorial in the September issue of Inside Industry magazine discusses our company...
READ MORE » Surface Preparation Presentation at Coatings Trends and Technologies 2020
August 25, 2020 | Events
Borchers Technical Marketing Manager Andrew Recker will be giving a presentation on Novel Inspection Technology for Proper Surface Preparation during the...
READ MORE » Optimize Exterior Paint Dry Times and More with Curing Additives
July 27, 2020 | Blog
Whether to paint depends on the weather…or does it? To achieve the best results, paint projects typically need to be...
READ MORE » New Publication Features Borchers Research on Cobalt-Free Catalysis
July 21, 2020 | News
Borchers' work on next-generation cobalt-free catalysis for coatings, led by R&D Director Dr. Neil Simpson, has been featured in MDPI's...
READ MORE » PCI Article from Borchers: Enhancing Color Performance with Novel Post-Add Solutions
April 22, 2020 | News
The April 2020 issue of Paint and Coatings Industry Magazine features an article on "Enhancing Color Performance with Novel Post-Add...
READ MORE » Milliken & Company Announces Intent to Acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
January 13, 2020 | News
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of...
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