Albizzate, Italy – July 2025 – Lamberti SPA, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has entered a strategic partnership with Safic-Alcan, a worldwide leader in specialty chemical distribution.
This agreement grants Safic-Alcan exclusive distribution rights in France and Turkey for Decosphaera® polyurethane and Spheromers® acrylic polymer beads, two flagship Lamberti technologies designed to deliver exceptional matting and surface performance in coatings and related industries.
High-Performance Beads for Advanced Surface Design
The Decosphaera® and Spheromers® ranges feature spherical polymer beads that create long-lasting matting effects, ensuring a refined low-gloss finish while preserving surface integrity.
Thanks to their robust mechanical and chemical resistance, these polymer beads provide superior durability and protection, enhancing both aesthetics and tactile experience. Available in a wide range of particle sizes and hardness levels, the products offer transparent and pigmented options for diverse formulation needs.
Their excellent light-diffusion properties ensure visual uniformity and a consistent matte appearance, particularly valued in premium coatings applications.
Versatile Applications
Typical uses include:
- Floor and furniture coatings
- Coil and paper foil finishes
- Printing inks and architectural paints
- Leather coatings and plastic applications
Compatible with solvent-based, water-based, and 100% UV-curable systems, Decosphaera® and Spheromers® offer formulators the versatility needed to meet demanding performance specifications across industries.
Strengthening Innovation Through Partnership
The partnership highlights Lamberti’s mission to continuously expand the availability of sustainable, cutting-edge raw materials and Safic-Alcan’s role as a preferred distributor for high-value specialty polymers across Europe.
About Lamberti
Lamberti Group is a global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, headquartered in Italy, with operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, India, and Asia Pacific.
Its portfolio covers technologies such as Polyurethane Dispersions, Oleochemicals, Natural and Synthetic Polymers, and Surfactants, delivering innovative, high-performance, and sustainable solutions that improve formulations while reducing environmental impact.
🌐 polymerbeads.lamberti.com
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is an independent French distributor of specialty chemicals, headquartered in Paris La Défense.
The company supplies polymers, materials, and additives to industries including rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, and cosmetics.
With 38 offices worldwide, over 850 employees, and a 2024 turnover of €907 million, Safic-Alcan combines local presence and global expertise to deliver technical excellence and tailored solutions to its partners.
🌐 www.safic-alcan.com