The Hanson Group will be attending FabTech USA in Chicago, Illinois, from September 8-11, 2025. This event is a prime opportunity for industry professionals to network, learn, and discover the latest advancements in metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. Join us at BOOTH #D41466 to see firsthand how our expertise in spray polyureas and our […]
Introduction: The Future of Hydrophobic Polymer Additives In a world moving toward sustainable chemistry, manufacturers are looking for alternatives to fluorinated additives that still deliver top-tier water and oil repellency. Enter PW-EXF 6514 — a fluorine-free hydrophobic additive engineered by The Hanson Group to boost repellency and surface contact angle of water, alcohol, and oil in polyolefin polymers. […]
Founder & CEO, Lee Hanson Lee Hanson is a man of many ways. He’s a chemical genius, a sports fanatic, a forward-thinker, an entrepreneur, a family man and, of course, a Waffle House connoisseur. A native of Rome, Georgia, Lee graduated from Darlington School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in […]
When it comes to discussing polyurethane or polyurea coatings, the terms “aliphatic” and “aromatic” are thrown into mix when spray systems come up in conversation. The main difference between aliphatic and aromatic spray systems lies within their chemical structure, which influences performance, durability, UV stability and cost. Chemical Structure […]
Why Custom Formulation? The Hanson Group’s unique custom formulation capabilities set us apart. Here’s why custom formulation could be the route for you: What is custom formulation for Polyurea? Custom formulation refers to tailoring the chemical makeup of a polyurea coating to meet specific performance needs of a project or application. Instead of using a […]
The Hanson Group | Our Core Values With over 25 years serving the thermoset market, the dedicated team of professionals at The Hanson Group have authored multiple patents and developed countless new products. The growth of The Hanson Group’s focus on sourcing hard-to-find raw materials, developing specialized polyurea and polyurethane systems and collaborating on […]
The Hanson Group team has many notches on their belt of experience, starting with their two primary lab technicians: Steven Ramirez and Dakshesh Patel. Meet StevenSteven, who has 10 years of experience as a lab technician, says the best part about his job is being able to troubleshoot and look towards a solution. […]
After spending decades in the material science industry, Lee Hanson, along with his wife Erin, became aware of a critical issue – traditional hard-shell football helmets were outdated, and athletes were suffering the consequences. So, in response, Erin and Lee combined their expertise and, in 2011, founded Guardian Innovations, LLC, also known as Guardian Sports. […]
In 2014, The Hanson Group transitioned from 10,000 square feet of space to a 85,000 square foot warehouse located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Our facility boasts several key features that set us apart: Large Blend Tanks: The various tank sizes allow our professionals to create a versatile range of batch sizes. 6 Loading Docks: […]
Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, Jacques Gouws moved to the United States with his family in 2004 after graduating from Pretoria Boys High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009. During his time at Georgia Tech, Jacques completed a co-op with BMW, […]
