Xeros, the developer of polymer bead-based textile cleaning, is to partner with the chemical company BASF to jointly develop polymer beads based on engineering plastics that will increase the cleaning power in laundry applications.
The long-term agreement reflects the mutual commitment of the two companies to maximise the commercialisation of the Xeros cleaning system and protect the environment by conserving water and energy.
Commenting on the agreement, Xeros CEO Bill Westwater said: "Our growth strategy is on target, building on the momentum of our international expansion into the USA via our subsidiary Xeros Inc.
"This long-term partnership with BASF solidifies the future of our revolutionary cleaning system, bringing us together with one of the world's most powerful companies in terms of chemical engineering, product performance and social responsibility."
"As a globally active chemical company, we can support Xeros through our global network and the worldwide availability of our materials," said Matthias Dietrich from BASF's business unit Engineering Plastics Europe. "We can make use of our strong research and development base, which can provide tailor-made plastics with specific combinations of properties."
Xeros will be on stand 4748 at the Clean Show (20 - 22 June in New Orleans) and will use the occasion to formally launch its system to the commercial laundry market worldwide.
