HOBUM Oleochemicals GmbH is exhibiting at Paint & Coatings Italy 2026, together with our distribution partner IMPAG. The show takes place on October 28 and 29, 2026, at Allianz MiCo in Milan. You will find us at IMPAG stand 316. The exhibitor list shows the shared stand under IMPAG only. IMPAG distributes our products in Italy, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. In September, we trained the Swiss and Italian IMPAG sales teams on Merginol and Merginamid in Zurich, with a focus on corrosion protection and construction.
Dr. René Manski, Managing Director and Head of Sales & Marketing, represents HOBUM on both days. Markus Osthoff, Business Development Manager & Global Distribution, joins him on October 28. We are showing our full portfolio: Merginamid epoxy hardeners, Merginol polyols, the diluent Mergisol, Merginat and Isomergin acids. Merginamid is available in waterborne and solvent-free versions. Merginol is used in floor coatings, tunnel construction and crack-bridging roof coatings, among other applications.
For epoxy formulators, Mergisol is a focus. Mergisol is not classified as a CMR substance and has a bio-based carbon content of 95 %. Compared with C12-C14 glycidyl ether, it offers similar processing characteristics, mechanical properties and chemical resistance. For purchasing and supplier assessment: EcoVadis awarded HOBUM a Platinum medal in 2026. This places us among the top 1 % of all rated companies. The rating applies to the company.
On October 29 at 9:30 a.m., René Manski speaks in the seminar program. His talk "Bio-based Innovations for Paint & Coatings" covers vegetable oil polyols, waterborne epoxy hardeners and cationic UV-curing systems.
To book a meeting at the stand, contact René Manski or Markus Osthoff directly on LinkedIn. Entry is free after online registration.