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Fresh product development ideas and valuable tips for using raw materials such as plastics, chemicals and lubricants.

Telko and Nouryon are working together to bring asphalt innovations to life

We have witnessed the transformation of the road industry over the past 50 years. Formerly, paving roads involved basic methods without the application of advanced chemical engineering. The production consisted of mixing stone material and bitumen at a high temperature and compacting it against the..
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June 28, 2023 | Telko Ltd

Boost Productivity, Choose the Right Metalworking Fluid – Simple Guide to Get Started

Lubrication is complex. Nowadays, choosing the right lubricant for any given application is becoming constantly more challenging as new formulations are developed.
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May 29, 2023 | Teemu Mikkola

Exploring Types of Metalworking Fluids – Deep Dive into Evolving Lubricants, Coolants and Emulsifiers

Used to craft such metal products as blades, vehicle parts and tools, metalworking is an essential process in today’s manufacturing environment. There are fourmain types of metalworking fluids: straight neat oils, synthetic fluids, semi-synthetic fluids and soluble oils, also known as emulsifiable..
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May 23, 2023 | Teemu Mikkola

Innovative sustainable materials for plastic packaging

Look around, and you see at least a dozen things that are made of plastic – everything from plastic packaging to household items. Plastic enables us to live the kind of modern, safe, and secure lives we lead. However, the way we as people and in wider society (mis)use it has become a global..
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April 26, 2023 | Telko Ltd

The anatomy of a best-selling personal and home care chemical formula

When developing and supplying chemicals for home and personal care products, one might come across many kinds of complex problems.
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March 27, 2023 | Maria Belova

Productivity hack of the year? Just add Telko Effect!

During our chat with Per Rosenberg, Telko’s VP of Lubricants, he revealed how these quite ordinary-sounding products can increase customers’ productivity. We also discussed the topic of Telko Effect and how it represents the company-wide mindset of delivering additional value through productivity.
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March 8, 2023 | Per Rosenberg