Heraeus Precious Metals, a leading company in the precious metals industry, and RUDOLF, an international specialist in textile chemistry, have signed an agreement for the exclusive marketing of products for textile finishing and textile care.
The cooperation focuses on Heraeus Precious Metals‘ AGXX technology, a groundbreaking antimicrobial innovation that has the potential to transform the textile industry in the long term.
AGXX works in a fundamentally different way to conventional biocides, especially silver technologies. The technology is based on a catalytic reaction triggered by the interaction of two precious metals. In the presence of air humidity, oxygen is converted into reactive oxygen species. These kill odour-causing and other microorganisms and also have an oxidative effect on odour-causing residues. As the mechanism is based on a circular redox system, AGXX technology is not consumed but continuously regenerated. The versatile technology can be integrated into textile finishing processes as well as directly into fibres and yarns.
By integrating the AGXX technology developed by Heraeus Precious Metals, RUDOLF is specifically expanding its portfolio with a technologically advanced solution for the functionalisation of textiles.
The strategic expansion of its product portfolio will enable the company to position itself even more clearly as an innovation leader in a dynamic market environment. Based on AGXX technology, it offers its customers optimised, market-ready products that provide them with differentiated added value in the areas of textile (initial) finishing, care and aftercare applications for industrial, commercial, professional and end-user purposes.
Martin Danz, Global Head of Antimicrobial Technologies at Heraeus Precious Metals, comments: „Our strategic collaboration with RUDOLF is a significant step towards the further development of the textile market. Together, we will continue to develop the application possibilities of AGXX particles in textile finishing and explore new areas of application and effectiveness for the technology.“
Marcos Furrer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RUDOLF, explains: „This partnership sends a clear message: we are combining two strong innovative forces to give the textile industry new impulses. AGXX technology complements our portfolio perfectly – it is powerful, performance-oriented and offers real added value for our customers. Together with Heraeus Precious Metals, we are creating solutions that are functionally impressive and at the same time meet the growing demands of the market.“
About Heraeus Precious Metals
Heraeus Precious Metals is globally leading in the precious metals industry. The company is part of the Heraeus Group and covers the value chain from trading to precious metals products to refining and recycling. It has extensive expertise in all platinum group metals as well as gold and silver.
With more than 3,000 employees at 16 sites worldwide, Heraeus Precious Metals offers a broad portfolio of products that are essential for many industries such as the automotive, chemicals, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, hydrogen and jewelry industry.
About RUDOLF
RUDOLF remains true to its values of quality, innovation and sustainability and continues to develop game-changing technologies to transform the textile industry and meet the growing demands for environmental sustainability.
With approx. 2,000 employees in 45 countries, RUDOLF provides logistical and technical support to its customers worldwide.
The combination of scientific expertise and customer proximity makes RUDOLF an experienced and competent partner in the textile finishing industry. The company is proud to offer products that comply with OEKO-TEX® and GOTS standards, is committed to the ZDHC and is a partner of the bluesign system. RUDOLF is a founding member of the Transformer Foundation and lives the philosophy of the Responsible Care initiative, which stands for responsible behaviour in the areas of environment, safety and health.
