IGM RESINS INTERNATIONAL TRADING

Company Profile:

IGM Resins International Trading is the Taiwan-based operation of IGM Resins, a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of photoinitiators, UV curable resins, and additives. The company serves various industries including coatings, inks, adhesives, and 3D printing, providing essential raw materials for UV curing applications. Its primary function in Taiwan is to facilitate the distribution, sales, and technical support for IGM Resins' extensive product portfolio within the local and regional markets.

Nature of Business: Trading Company / Sales Office

Explanation:

Given the "International Trading" in its name and the global manufacturing footprint of IGM Resins (which primarily has production sites in Europe and the USA), this entity in Taiwan operates as a trading company or sales office. It is responsible for importing and distributing the specialized chemical products manufactured by its parent company, IGM Resins, to customers in Taiwan and potentially neighboring regions, rather than manufacturing these products itself.

IGM Resins International Trading, located in Taiwan, specializes in the sale and distribution of a comprehensive range of products for the radiation curing industry. These products are primarily used in UV and EB (Electron Beam) curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.

The key product categories include:

1. Photoinitiators: These are compounds that initiate polymerization upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Examples include various types of phosphine oxides, alpha-hydroxy ketones, and benzophenones, as well as specialized blends for different applications.

2. UV Curable Monomers: These are low molecular weight reactive diluents that reduce viscosity and become part of the cured film. Common types include mono-functional, di-functional, and multi-functional acrylates such as Hexanediol Diacrylate (HDDA), Tripropylene Glycol Diacrylate (TPGDA), and Pentaerythritol Tetraacrylate (PETA).

3. UV Curable Oligomers: These are higher molecular weight resins that provide the bulk properties of the cured material. Examples include epoxy acrylates, urethane acrylates, polyester acrylates, and acrylic acrylates, each offering distinct performance characteristics like flexibility, hardness, and chemical resistance.

4. Additives: Various specialized chemicals designed to enhance the performance or processing of UV formulations. This can include light stabilizers, antioxidants, flow and leveling agents, adhesion promoters, and matting agents.

These products find applications in diverse industries such as graphic arts, industrial coatings, electronics, packaging, and 3D printing.