CLARIANT
STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS
SHINING A LIGHT ON THE POTENTIAL OF ANODIZING ALUMINUM
Aluminum creates a sophisticated look that can transform an application and , in many applications , including architecture , it can be anodized - a process that protects against corrosion , enhances aesthetics , resists scratching and is very durable .
Just over a decade ago the Belarussian aluminum floor coverings company KTM-2000 decided to invest seriously in the construction of its own anodizing line and , in addition to its existing business , it added the anodizing of aluminum façade claddings to its catalogue . The rest , as they say , is history .
“ In 2014 I met Clariant and its distributor for its anodized aluminum colors , Omya . After the inspiration of these meetings , we decided that Clariant ’ s dyes could significantly expand KTM- 2000 ’ s capabilities , and the three-way partnership would help
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