Press Release

Glassflake Ltd, the company with over 30 years’ experience in developing innovative glass flake products, is delighted to announce that it has joined forces with Sibelco UK Ltd, international supplier of advanced industrial minerals, with Sibelco taking a 25.1% shareholding in Glassflake.

The move will see both businesses working together, to further develop glass flake technology, in particular converting this work to commercial products and scalable manufacturing. Glassflake Ltd manufactures and supplies functional products globally to the coatings, pigments and polymer sectors. These products consist of micro-sized glass flakes, ranging from 7 microns in thickness to an industry leading, incredibly thin 100 nanometers.

The Leeds-based company’s novel manufacturing technique ensures consistency of flake, resulting in improved properties including mechanical, chemical, UV light and permeation resistance.

Glassflake are recognised for enhancing product performance in a wide variety of materials - an accolade they hold in high regard. This has seen them form interests in highly technical applications, from improving tyre performance to enhancing fire resistance in aircraft carpets. Glassflake is also utilised as a market changing substrate for effect pigments that are used in cosmetics, as well as industrial applications such as automotive paint finishes.

Sibelco, has 214 operational sites in 43 countries across the world. They supply minerals to a diverse range of customers in glass, ceramics, construction, engineering, metallurgical casting, oil/gas recovery and environmental protection.

Sibelco recognised the innovative technology, processes and market potential of Glassflake’s products, including the effect pigments brand, Moonshine®.
The venture signals the start of a new period of growth for Glassflake’s innovative products.

Charles Watkinson, Chief Executive at Glassflake said:
“Our glass flakes set the benchmark, our technique in creating them improves performance – that is a fact and we are delighted to have the support of Sibelco sharing our vision in research, development and taking product to market.”

FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:
Simon Brigham; simonb@glassflake.com.

Introducing Brilliant Black Shimmer

We have now launched our latest effect pigment, Brilliant Black Shimmer.

The Brilliant Black Shimmer is part of our Moonshine Ultra Effect Series and is ideal for cosmetic applications such as eye shadow's, lipsticks, nail varnishes and body paints.

If you have any queries regarding the Brilliant Black or any other pigment from our Moonshine range, please feel free to contact us.

Moonshine Effect Pigments - Furniture and Surface Application's

Moonshine effect pigments have been used in a wide range of applications including cosmetics, decorative flooring, automotive and packaging to name a few. 

Our Russian distributor's Ros-Chimia Ltd have started supporting manufacturers of furniture and work tops and the results are striking and unique.

Utilizing various products from our effect series range of pigments, their customers have created bespoke and fun looking designs.

To find out more information about Moonshine Pigments visit our website at www.MoonshinePigments.com

Worlée

Glassflake Ltd. is delighted to announce a new distribution partnership with Worlée for its Moonshine® effect pigments range. This agreement will cover both the industrial and cosmetic markets in Germany.

Worlée, headquartered in Hamburg, can look back on 160 years of solid and continuous growth basing its success on developing an in-depth understanding of their customers’ needs and tailoring its product range to meet those requirements.

Worlée for industrial applications can be contacted on +49 (0) 40-7 33 33-2500 or via email (handel@worlee.de).

Worlée for cosmetic applications can be contacted on Tel. +49(0)40-7 33 33-0 or via email (cosmetics@worlee.de).

Glassflake Ltd was represented by our Turkish distributor Omnis Kompozit at the Turkcoat Coatings Show Eurasia 2013, held in Istanbul from 12-14 September. The objective of the exhibition was to present the Glassflake and Moonshine effect pigment product ranges to the Turkish coatings and paints markets and we were very pleased with the outcome. Both, the Glassflake borosilicate and Moonshine borosilicate effect pigment product ranges attracted a lot of attention, and the event also gave us the opportunity to touch base with our existing customers.

During the Exhibition Glassflake Ltd also conducted a technical workshop on the benefits of using borosilicate glass flakes in coatings, with particular focus on the anti-corrosion protection glass flakes impart within a system. This event enjoyed a lot of interest with visitors from all over the world attending.