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KURZ at BAU 2027: Innovative solutions for protecting building materials

05/11/2026

November 05, 2026: From January 11–15, 2027, KURZ will showcase innovative technologies for surface protection and flame retardancy in building materials at BAU in Munich. The focus will be on two solutions: IGNIRIT^® and SIPORIT^® CT.

IGNIRIT^®, a 99% bio-based binder, provides effective flame retardancy for a wide range of combustible materials and is completely free of halogens, phosphates, and PFAS. By combining flame-retardant and binding properties, the product enables effective protection across a variety of material combinations. SIPORIT^® CT protects concrete surfaces against external influences during the manufacturing process while offering a wide range of decorative design possibilities. Both technologies demonstrate how building materials can be enhanced with additional functional properties to expand their potential applications.

Discover these solutions at our booth at BAU in Munich from January 11–15, 2027, in Hall A1, Booth 125.

KURZ Once Again Awarded EcoVadis Silver

20/10/2026

KURZ has once again received the EcoVadis Silver Medal for its sustainability performance in 2026. Despite stricter assessment criteria, the thin-film specialist ranks among the top 15 percent of companies assessed worldwide and the top 10 percent in its industry.

KURZ further improved its ratings in environmental standards and ethics compared to the previous year. Guided by its motto “Be a green leader,” the company continues to advance its sustainability strategy. Investments in photovoltaic systems, a power-to-heat system with thermal energy storage, and its own recycling system demonstrate KURZ's long-term commitment to conserving resources and reducing emissions.

KURZ at LOUPE Americas 2026: Collaboration brings premium labels to life

19/08/2026

At LOUPE Americas 2026, KURZ will join forces with Nilpeter, Hinderer + Mühlich, Pantec, Avery Dennison, and UPM Adhesive Materials to bring the complete premium label production journey to life. Under the theme “re:think what's possible in print embellishment,” continuous live demonstrations will take visitors from the initial creative concept through printing, tooling, materials, embellishment, and finishing to the finished label. The integrated workflow highlights how collaboration across the value chain combines creative excellence with efficient, reliable, and reproducible production. 

Experience the complete process live at Booth 1029, Hall A. 

LEONHARD KURZ Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report

13/08/2026

LEONHARD KURZ has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, providing a transparent overview of the company's progress, goals, and initiatives in environmental and climate protection, social responsibility, and sustainable supply chains.

A key focus of the report is reducing CO₂ emissions. At its German sites in Fürth and Sulzbach-Rosenberg, KURZ already sources 100% of its electricity from renewable energy. At the same time, the company continues to expand its own renewable energy generation: In 2025, its photovoltaic systems supplied more than 13 GWh of electricity, covering a significant portion of the company's energy demand. In addition, the new power-to-heat facility at the Sulzbach-Rosenberg site is helping further decarbonize process heat.

"Sustainability is not defined by ambitious goals alone – it is measured by tangible progress. That is the standard we hold ourselves to," says Dr. Andreas Hirschfelder, Member of the Executive Board at LEONHARD KURZ.

The 2025 Sustainability Report is now available for download on the LEONHARD KURZ website.

TTR Unique UV LITE - Label Protection Made Even Easier, Faster, and More Customer-Friendly

27/07/2026

With the new TTR Unique UV LITE, KURZ TYPOFOL offers brand owners and product owners a simple way to equip products with a concealed security feature. The UV-activatable thermal transfer ribbon is based on the proven technology of the TTR Unique UV and offers a comparable level of security—but as a standardized solution that requires no additional development effort. This allows products to be authenticated quickly, flexibly, and reliably. The TTR Unique UV LITE is ideal as a universally applicable basic security feature for anyone who wants to easily integrate product protection into their existing labeling processes.

TTR Unique UV LITE