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Innovation

Opportunities under evaluation, with the decision taken on each. A converted opportunity links forward to the project it produced — the first link in the digital thread.

  • OPP-2026-007

    Low-density body filler for EV panel repair

    CONVERTEDSuccessful
    Market need
    EV bodyshops report cure shrinkage on aluminium panels at low ambient temperature.
    Technical concept
    Micro-sphere loaded polyester with modified initiator package.
    Product family
    Polyester Fillers
    Target application
    Automotive refinish — aluminium and mixed substrate

    Decision rationale: Clear market pull and an existing resin platform to build on.

    Became RDP-2026-014

  • OPP-2026-011

    Fast-sand glazing putty, sub-10 minute

    UNDER REVIEWConditional. Awaiting a documented decision before it can convert.Awaiting a documented decision before it can convert.
    Market need
    Refinish shops want a glaze that can be sanded inside a single bay cycle.
    Technical concept
    Reduced filler loading with accelerated peroxide cure.
    Product family
    Glazing Putties
    Target application
    Spot repair and pinhole filling
  • OPP-2026-013

    Solvent-free seam sealer for marine substrates

    PROPOSEDStatus
    Market need
    Regulatory pressure on VOC in enclosed marine fabrication.
    Technical concept
    Hybrid MS-polymer with silane crosslinker.
    Product family
    Seam Sealers
    Target application
    Marine hull seam and joint sealing