National Starch and Chemical launches website for footwear manufacturers
National Starch and Chemical, a part of the ICI group, has established a business-to-business website in Pusan, Korea, to market the company's specialty adhesives and services for footwear manufacturers.
The site (www.dongsungnsc.com) shows where in footwear construction a manufacturer might want to consider using specialty adhesives for assembling four typical types of footwear. The types of adhesives described include water-based, hot melt, solvent-based and toluene-free. Primers and cleaners are also included on the site.
The "Product & Tech" section contains a description of shoe adhesives, adhesive applications, technologies used, a product listing with product codes and applications.
The technical service program highlighted includes troubleshooting for product application, customer-specific formulation modifications, joint development of new shoe models, technical seminars, assistance in manufacturing, and current information and footwear market trends.
