R&D focus underpins quality gelcoat offerings
CAMX 2024: HK Research strives for innovation and customer satisfaction through meticulously produced polymers, liquid pigments and specialty additives and customer support.
An aerial view of HK Research in North Carolina. Source | HK Research
Gelcoat company HK Research (Hickory, N.C., U.S.) reports that it is synonymous with cutting-edge coating technology, integrating the latest advancements in productivity and efficiency to meet the ever-growing demand for gelcoats across the U.S.
As part of the IP Corp. family of companies, HK Research is vertically integrated with its resin manufacturing counterpart, Interplastic, which adds to the company’s R&D resources and manufacturing facilities located in Minnesota and Oklahoma. The company says that its production processes are meticulously controlled from a centralized command room, ensuring precision from raw material intake through dispersing, mixing, rigorous filtration and direct drum shipment.
In addition to gelcoats, HK Research offers an extensive range of quality polymers, liquid pigments and specialty additives. Its commitment also extends beyond a product focus, providing customers with technical support at every stage of a project via its nationwide network of experts.
HK Research serves a diverse array of industries, including marine, RV manufacturing, cultured marble, and pool and spa sectors.
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