Bergamo, Italy – 01 July, 2019 – Sabo SpA, a leading producer of Hindered Amine light Stabilizers and ZIKO LTD, a technology driven producer of high performance UV absorbers and heat stabilizers announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership on the UV formamidine class UV absorber SABO®STAB UV1.
The demand for SABO®STAB UV1 has been steadily increasing and will continue to grow as the product of choice for applications in polyurethane based thermoplastics and sealants.
“The collaboration with ZIKO LTD will allow Sabo SpA to offer enhanced security of supply on exclusive basis to its European customers complemented by the established range of high-performance HALS solutions” said Alberto Vischetti, Global Head Plastic Additives Sabo SpA.
“We are confident that we will build with Sabo SpA a long-term and successful relationship and strengthen our global presence and awareness through the partnership with Sabo SpA on SABO®STAB UV1 said Takjun Lee, Vice President of ZIKO LTD.
About SABO:
Sabo is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of specialty chemicals and ingredients used in a wide range of markets, including additives for plastics, cosmetic ingredients, and specialty chemicals for industrial applications.
As a privately held company with over 75 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, Sabo’s strengths include a high level of flexibility, strong chemical process expertise, and a proven ability to provide products meeting customer requirements for quality and performance.
Sabo in Brief
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- Founded in Bergamo, Italy in 1937, producing surfactants (EO derivatives) and auxiliary agents for application in textiles.
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- At beginning of the 1990’s, an expansion and diversification program was launched. This involved substantial investments in manufacturing assets and research and development to expand the product range, focusing on specialty chemicals for personal care and construction applications.
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- In 1994 the production of Additives for Plastics was started.
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- The early 2000’s brought new Investments in technologies, research and process development to support the new business, including the introduction of new Additives for Plastics and Coatings production capabilities, backward integration, and form-giving technologies.
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- Started production at our world-scale, highly integrated manufacturing site for Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS), specialty UV absorbers, antioxidants, anti-stats and anti-fogs.
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- In 2009 Sabo acquired the global business of CHIMASSORB® 119 FL hindered amine light stabilizer* (HALS) from CIBA™ Specialty Chemicals Inc.
- More recently, additional investments have been made in the production of light stabilizers, intermediates, and surfactants to further increase capacities and to extend our market reach.
