Techmer PM, a producer of value added colours and additives for the plastic and fibre industries, has signed a Certain T trademark agreement with product authentication specialist Applied DNA Sciences (APDN) in a move it says will allow it to prove sustainable sources and “ensure product integrity and supply chain transparency”.
A customer of DNA’s SigNatureT molecular tags, Techmer says its mission is to provide its customers with the best technical support in “problem solving designs for modifying the properties of base polymers” as they tackle the complexities of sustainability.
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“Masterbatches” are concentrated additives used to impart qualities or colours to compounded plastics. With the implementation of the CertainT trademark on its SigNature T molecularly tagged PET or recycled PET masterbatch, Techmer says it is now able to illustrate to its customers, potential customers and downstream supply chain partners the ability to forensically interrogate its high quality source material in all phases of the manufacturing process – from source masterbatch pellet to the end product.
“Innovation through collaboration enables our company to partner with state of the art companies such as Applied DNA,” says Techmer founder and CEO John Manuck. “A successful 21st century company must be adept at applying new technology through the supply train. Leveraging new ideas and applying design concepts are vital to future growth. Customers want to know where their products were designed and manufactured, and we want to be at the forefront in reliably providing that information.”
Dr James Hayward, president and CEO of Applied DNA, adds: “By expanding our existing relationship to include trademark licensing, Techmer highlights the growing awareness and adoption of our CertainT platform with a public-facing trademark that stands for authenticity, transparency and performance.”
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