Application areas
Knowfort delivers the knowledge to solve major existing problems in various markets, such as food packaging, laminate industry and chemical manufacturing. Furthermore, we develop technologies for promising emerging markets, such as flexible display and solar industry.
Existing markets
Functional coatings
In the food-packaging industry, there is much demand for flexible packaging that combines different qualities: to keep the food fresh, to allow the costumer to actually inspect the contents of the package, and to be very cost efficient. Our technology portfolio gives you a decisive advantage in this market.
Chemical processing
Melamine is one of the most widely used chemicals. Its applications are to be found in high-performance products like wood-based panels, laminates, coatings, moulding powders and flame-retardants. We show you the different ways your business can profit from the qualities of melamine. Qualities that include strength, colour retention, moisture and stain resistance, surface smoothness and hardness, sound absorption, transparency and flow.
Decorative Laminates / Panel industry
Amino resins, specifically those based on melamine, currently dominate the laminate industry as the top surface layer. It is this very layer that delivers the high performance of decorative laminates. Using technologies we offer, you can increase performance, improve your processes and lower costs even further.
Emerging markets
Flexible electronics
In the coming years, flexible electronics will have a major impact on society. Both flexible solar and flexible display technology are expected to advance significantly. However, they encounter a major hurdle: the availability of plastic substrates that can protect the active components against, for instance, oxygen and moisture. We are developing the technology needed to increase the barrier properties of plastic substrates. These substrates thus become potentially suitable for applications in flexible electronics.