Mannheim, Germany

Süddeutsche Emulsions-Chemie GmbH (SEC), founded in 1913, was acquired by MÜNZING in 2018 and is now integrated into the global Business Unit Wax. The site manufactures water-based wax and polymer emulsions, used as versatile additives in construction, paints & coatings, paper, and many other applications. The site is equipped to perform all general emulsification technologies, including pressure emulsifications up to 160 °C, high-pressure homogenization processes, and several application-specific emulsification methods. Important product groups made at SEC Mannheim are WÜKONIL® paraffin emulsions, LUBRANIL® open time extenders, SÜDRANOL® polyethylene and specialty wax dispersions, and WÜKOSEAL® polymer emulsions. With 25 staff, SEC Mannheim mainly serves as a manufacturing and storage location.