Develops and produces release agents, anti-tacks and lubricants for the polymer and tire industry.
Hans W. Barbe Chemische Erzeugnisse GmbH
Wiesbaden (Headquarters) · Alzey (Plant) · Oakwood, GA, USA · Pluakdaeng, ThailandNew on Amplifa
About BARBE
Hans W. Barbe Chemische Erzeugnisse GmbH is part of the BARBE Group of Companies, a German family-owned business that develops, produces and distributes processing aids for the polymer industry. The portfolio includes compound release agents (compound anti-tacks), extrusion and mold release agents, tire bead lubricants, lubricants for tire uniformity testing machines, and polymerization auxiliaries, manufactured under the PROMOL brand. In addition, the company offers dosing and automation technology such as the Dilution Control System DCS X4 and Dilution Panels for dispensing and diluting the products, as well as consulting on product and process solutions. The products are aimed at manufacturers of rubber compounds, elastomers and polymer materials, particularly in tire manufacturing and tire retreading. The group operates its own production plants on three continents; the German headquarters is located in Wiesbaden and the German production plant in Alzey (Rhineland-Palatinate).
- Site
- Wiesbaden
- Processes
- Manufacture of compound release agents (compound anti-tacks), Manufacture of extrusion release agents, Manufacture of mold release agents (Mould Release Agents), Manufacture of mounting aids / tire bead lubricants, Manufacture of auxiliaries for polymerization, Manufacture of lubricants for tire uniformity testing machines (PROMOL TU 4525/17), Manufacture of release agents for unvulcanized tread blanks (PROMOL 2811E,, Dosing and automation technology (Dilution Control Systems DCS X4, Dilution Panels)
- Materials
- Rubber compounds (rubber compounds), Elastomers, Polymers (polymer materials/plastics), Compound release agents (Compound Anti-Tacks), Extrusion release agents, Mold release agents, Tire bead lubricants, Polymerization auxiliaries
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Founded
- 1949
- Industries
- Tire manufacturing, Tire retreading, Polymer industry/rubber processing, Polymer production
- 01
Product development and consulting on product selection
- 02
Manufacture of the processing aids (powder or liquid concentrates)
- 03
Provision of dosing and automation technology (e.g. DCS X4, Dilution
- 04
Process integration and commissioning at the customer
- 05
Sales and worldwide customer service
Products and Processes
Compound release agents (Compound Anti-Tacks)
Release agents for unvulcanized rubber compounds, e.g. pigment-free or based on ultra-fine pigments.
Extrusion release agents
Applied to unvulcanized tread blanks after the cooling section, e.g. PROMOL 2811E for tire retreading.
Mold release agents
For single release before each press cycle, mold fouling is reduced.
Tire bead lubricants
Water-based lubricant such as PROMOL TU 4525/17 for mounting vulcanized tires on uniformity testing machines, free of silicones, soaps, solvents and oils.
Polymerization auxiliaries
Polymerization auxiliary chemicals for polymer production.
Dilution Control System
Automatic dosing system for diluting up to four target containers and for producing dispersions from powder products.
Dilution Panel
Water-powered, electricity-free proportional dosing valve panel for simplified dilution of liquid concentrates.
Locations
Wiesbaden
DEHeadquarters and administration
Alzey
DEProduction plant
- Materials
- Polymerization auxiliary chemicals, Compound Anti-Tacks, extrusion release agents, mold release agents, mounting aids
- Dilution Control System DCS X4
- Dilution Panel DP
Oakwood
USProduction plant and administration (Barbe America, Inc.)
- Materials
- Polymerization auxiliary chemicals, Compound Anti-Tacks, extrusion release agents, mold release agents, mounting aids
Pluakdaeng
THProduction plant and administration (Barbe (Thailand) Ltd.)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of compound release agents (compound anti-tacks)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Rubber compounds (uncured rubber compounds), Elastomers, Polymers |
| Manufacture of extrusion release agentsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Rubber compounds, Polymers |
| Manufacture of mold release agents (Mould Release Agents)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Rubber, Polymers |
| Manufacture of mounting aids / tire bead lubricantsPlastics | – | – | – | – | vulcanized tires (rubber) |
| Manufacture of auxiliaries for polymerizationPlastics | – | – | – | – | Polymers |
| Manufacture of lubricants for tire uniformity testing machines (PROMOL TU 4525/17)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Rubber (tires) |
| Manufacture of release agents for unvulcanized tread blanks (PROMOL 2811E,Plastics | – | – | – | – | unvulcanized rubber compounds |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosing system Dilution Control System DCS X4 (own equipment for dilution/dispersion of | BARBE DCS X4 | – | – | – | – |
| Dilution panel Dilution Panel (water-powered, non-electric | BARBE DP | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality and Certification
The group manufactures products in accordance with specifications and maintains its own quality and environmental policies. The production companies are certified to ISO 9001; the German and Thai locations additionally to ISO 14001.
| Evidence | Alzey | Oakwood | Pluakdaeng |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |||
| ISO 14001 |
History
- 1949
Founded by Hans W. Barbe in Burgkirchen an der Alz (Upper Bavaria) with the household products TOPFBLANK and ABFLUSSKLAR.
- 2001
Initial ISO 9001 certification of Barbe America, Inc.
- 2004
Barbe America, Inc. joins the German American Chamber of Commerce South (GACC South); the 20th membership anniversary followed in 2024/2025.
- 2008
Initial ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification of Barbe (Thailand) Ltd.
- 2017
The group participates in EcoVadis; the CSR management system is assessed at least annually.
- 2018
BARBE Beteiligungen GmbH becomes an official participant of the UN Global Compact on December 11, 2018.
- 2024
75th company anniversary, celebrated on July 5, 2024 at the Reinhard Ernst Museum in Wiesbaden; conversion of the lighting at the Alzey plant to LED.
- 2025
Group-wide Information Security Policy comes into force; ISO/IEC 27001 certification is targeted.