MERGINAMID
Epoxy hardener
Epoxy systems are used for corrosion protection and construction. Their excellent adhesion to metallic and mineral substrates allows a wide range of applications.
MERGINOL
Basic and additive polyols
Our Merginol products are based on a wide variety of vegetable oils – tailored to the respective application. The renewable portion has been kept as high as possible (up to 100%) without compromising on performance.
MERGINAT
Epoxidised esters and oils
Our epoxidized vegetable oils and esters are characterized by a high degree of coordination with the requirements of the applications.
HOBUM stands for sustainability
Our world is chemistry, our expertise is bio-based raw materials. Even before sustainability emerged as a megatrend, it was a cornerstone of the HOBUM philosophy: Renewable raw materials and respect for nature form the basis for our products. This is how we are contributing to the transformation of the chemical industry into a sustainable economic sector today and in the future.
Competence and practice
The development of user-oriented product solutions rarely happens by chance. In order to offer you the right solution for your requirements, our strong team of chemists and technicians works continuously on research and further development.
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What's going on at HOBUM? We invite you to get to know our company and the people behind it. Learn about interesting events and find out what drives us, what we are committed to and what keeps us busy every day. Because although we are united in our strive for bio-based innovation, it is our diversity that makes us strong.
The guiding theme “Sustainability – Divisive Issue or Guiding Principle” sparked intense debates. Thorsten Pinkepank opened the plenary discussions with inspiring words. Surprisingly, the majority of attendees perceived sustainability more as a divisive issue rather than a guiding principle.
Alternative perspectives were provided by the keynote speech of Prof. Armin Nassehi, titled “Rethinking Transformation.” Additionally, various workshops and discussions were held throughout the morning and afternoon on topics such as Hashtag#CSRD, living wages, Hashtag#circulareconomy and integrity, as well as just transition, climate transition plans, sustainable finance, gender equality, and AI. The workshop on “Science-based Targets for Nature” outlined the approaches of the initiative that supports defining targets for water and land use.
In the discussion “Does Populism Endanger the Economy?” all participants were able to clearly answer with yes, and solutions from a business perspective were discussed. One conclusion:
- Taking responsibility as a company rather than delegating it
- Recognizing and actively help reducing employees’ fears
- Combating misinformation through education and awareness
Many thanks to the organizers for the event and to the participants for the engaging exchange.
