SDC Technologies (SDC), a recognized global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty coatings, announced it has entered into a strategic alliance with James Robinson Speciality Ingredients (JRSI) via the purchase and exclusive licensing of their Intellectual Property (comprehensive patent portfolio) of high-performance photochromic dyes. Founded in 1840 and headquartered in Huddersfield in the United Kingdom, JRSI is the dominant world leader of specialty ingredients and chemistries to manufacture premium photochromic dyes. Photochromic dyes are compounds that change color when exposed to ultraviolet light and are primarily used for eyewear applications such as ophthalmic lenses, visors, face shields and goggles. This alliance enhances and strengthens SDC’s product offerings in the photochromic market.
“We are delighted to have access to the entire patent portfolio of James Robinson Speciality Ingredient’s (JRSI) photochromic dyes, the innovative leader in their field,” said Richard Chang, President and CEO of SDC Technologies. “This expands our commitment as a total vision care solution provider to advance the ophthalmic industry with groundbreaking, complementary technologies, particularly in the photochromic market.”
“With this alliance, our photochromic system now includes CrystalChrome® photochromic coatings and primers available in dip, flow, and spin applications, combined with our subsidiary Coburn Technologies’ acclaimed spin coating photochromic equipment, designed to transform any lens, now complete with best-in-class photochromic dyes,” added Mr. Chang. “Furthermore, JRSI’s vision on developing sustainable products aligns with our environmental policies,” Mr. Chang concluded.
“SDC has been a long-standing customer of JRSI, and it is great to see this relationship grow. This is a vital and beneficial agreement for our company as well,” said Sanketh Varalwar, CEO of James Robinson Speciality Ingredients. “JRSI will continue to manufacture, develop and sell next generation photochromic dyes with exclusivity from SDC. It will be business as usual for our existing and future customers without interruption to our business continuity. This collaboration will accelerate and enhance product advancements in Photochromics,” added Mr. Varalwar.
ABOUT SDC TECHNOLOGIES
SDC is the pioneer of innovative performance-based specialty coatings used in a variety of applications from aerospace and automotive parts to vision eyewear. Founded in 1986, SDC Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. SDC was acquired by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. in 2008. SDC is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Visit sdctech.com.
ABOUT JAMES ROBINSON SPECIALITY INGREDIENTS
Established in 1840, James Robinson Speciality Ingredients (JRSI) has a long-established elite position in the research, development, and manufacture of premium ingredients used in the personal care and specialty chemical industries. Headquartered in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, JRSI is a global developer of distinctive chemistries used to create colored dyes for cosmetics, hair color under the Jarocol brand name, and eyewear lens applications. JRSI is the dominant world leader and innovator of a comprehensive range of superior quality, high-performance photochromic dyes under the Reversacol™ brand name for ophthalmic lenses. Visit jrsi.com.