
Broad Range of Raw Materials and Specialties for Advanced Industrial Applications
At HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers, we offer an extensive and diverse portfolio of raw materials, specialties, and integrated system solutions. With our expertise, we support our customers in the development and production of high-performance materials. Whether your focus is on Coatings & Paints, Rubber, or Polymers: We provide you with a comprehensive suite of options tailored to the exacting requirements of modern industries. This includes solutions for industrial coatings, industrial coating systems, and even niche sectors of the industrial coating industry. Where durability, chemical resistance, and application precision are essential, HERKE is your reliable partner.
Coatings, Plastics & Polymers
Trusted Partner Across Industry Segments
As one of the leading suppliers in the market, HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers is recognized for its high-quality products, technical expertise, and a one-stop-shop approach. We deliver convenience, innovation, and value to our customers across a wide range of industrial segments. Thanks to our expertise, we can cater to the needs of customers from a wide range of sectors: CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) sectors, as well as in PU (Polyurethane), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), and general Polymer processing industries.
This includes the use of polymer additives and polymer additive solutions to enhance material performance, stability, and lifecycle efficiency. As part of our commitment to sustainability and compliance, we also offer solutions that integrate addition polymers for advanced manufacturing processes.
Expertise in Diverse Applications
Our solutions are trusted across various end-use applications. Whether it is building and construction, automotive, flooring, masterbatch production, leather processing, textile finishing, and rubber manufacturing: HARKE provides excellence. This breadth of experience allows us to understand the nuances and technical needs of each sector. We help our partners find the right materials and formulation solutions to achieve optimal product performance and regulatory compliance. In the realm of flooring, we support the development of industrial floor coatings with long-lasting durability and chemical resistance. In rubber-related segments, we supply materials tailored for rubber chemical formula needs. We always ensure compatibility for specialty applications such as EPDM rubber chemical compatibility.
Specialties that Set Us Apart
What sets us apart is our strong focus on specialties and system solutions. Beyond the supply of standard raw materials, we offer innovative specialty chemicals and additives that enhance the performance, sustainability, and efficiency of your products.
Our range includes but is not limited to:
- Binders and resins
- Pigments and fillers
- Plasticizers and stabilizers
- Crosslinkers and curing agents
- Antioxidants, UV stabilizers, and flame retardants
- Process aids and rheology modifiers
- Impact modifiers and compatibilizers
These ingredients are carefully selected to help you meet the increasing demands of today's technical specifications, environmental regulations, and market trends. Many of these products are essential chemical compounds in plastics and rubber. They contribute to both structural integrity and material performance.
Technical Support Throughout Your Innovation Process
At HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers, we do more than supply materials—we support your entire innovation process. Our technical service team offers hands-on support in formulation development, troubleshooting, product testing, and performance optimization. We collaborate closely with your R&D and production teams to ensure seamless integration of new materials, reduce development cycles, and improve product consistency. Our partnerships often extend into the realm of textile rubber and chemical solutions, supporting complex needs in textile finishing. Whether working with a textile rubber and chemical company or offering tailor-made support for textile compounders: Our team ensures full alignment with both production and end-user goals.
Global Network and Market Intelligence
Working hand-in-hand with our global network of reliable suppliers and technology partners, we continuously track technical developments and monitor emerging market trends. This ongoing market intelligence ensures that we stay ahead of the curve and are always prepared to provide you with raw materials and system solutions that align with the latest industry standards and consumer expectations. We work with leading textile rubber & chemical co entities and help them adapt to the evolving needs of technical fabrics and performance-based textiles.
Support for Diverse and Sustainable Innovation
Whether you're formulating an eco-friendly architectural paint, developing impact-resistant automotive components, or improving the thermal stability of a construction sealant: We offer the technical insight and material flexibility you need to bring your ideas to life. We understand that your product is more than the sum of its parts. That is why we focus on providing the right combination of raw materials and technical support to elevate your product’s quality, performance, and market appeal. Our portfolio also supports producers seeking to formulate using natural rubber chemical formula standards, balancing performance with sustainability.
Simplifying Procurement and Logistics
Another core strength of HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers is our ability to simplify the procurement process for our customers. Through our one-stop-shop model, we consolidate your material needs across multiple categories and product lines. This not only reduces complexity in your supply chain but also enables cost-efficiencies, streamlined logistics, and more consistent quality across your operations. We help companies across the coatings industry optimize their procurement with technical and commercial reliability.
Commitment to Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance
Sustainability is also at the heart of our business. We actively promote eco-conscious alternatives, such as bio-based polymers, low-VOC solvents, and sustainable plasticizers. Helping our clients meet the increasing demand for environmentally responsible products is our goal. In addition, we support our customers in achieving regulatory compliance by offering materials and solutions that align with REACH, RoHS, and other international guidelines and safety standards. We align with leading sustainability goals in the industrial coating space and related sectors.
Service Excellence and Long-Term Partnership
Our team’s commitment to partnership and service excellence is reflected in everything we do. From prompt sample delivery and responsive customer support to tailor-made formulation advice and on-site assistance, we work to ensure that your needs are not only met but anticipated. We believe in building long-term relationships grounded in trust, technical collaboration, and mutual success. We bring this philosophy to every client — from textile rubber and chemical company collaborations to large-scale industrial coatings producers.
Your Full-Service Partner for Future Growth
With decades of experience, a technically advanced product portfolio, and a global perspective, HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers is your reliable partner for innovation, performance, and growth in the industrial materials sector. Whether you are optimizing existing product lines or launching a new project from scratch, we are here to support you with the materials, knowledge, and service needed to succeed in a competitive and fast-moving market. Your product is more than the sum of its parts—and with HARKE, you gain more than just raw materials. You gain a dedicated team of experts, a global network of suppliers, and a full-service partner ready to help you turn your product visions into reality.