The Versatilty of Wax

Wax is one of those substances we often take for granted. It’s been used for hundreds of years and for at least as many different applications. From the archaic, such as its use as a seal for official documents, to the cutting edge of medical technology where it...

Poth Hille – Ahead of the Game!

The global wax industry is facing unprecedented changes. Petroleum waxes, until recently the dominant element in the worldwide wax market, are beginning to be super-ceded by synthetic and vegetable waxes. The ability of wax manufacturers and providers to innovate and...

Waxes for Industry and Cosmetics

Whether naturally occurring or made by human hand, wax is one of the most versatile materials in the world, having been used for everything from sealing documents to providing light. At Poth Hille, we understand this only too well, having manufactured and sold an...

Histology and Embedding Waxes

The quest to eradicate disease is a noble and incredibly long-running one, and histology is one of the key weapons in medicine’s armoury, for without histology and its cousin histopathology, there can be little or no accurate diagnosis or knowledge of diseased...

Waxes for Candle Makers

The traditional art of candle making is enjoying resurgence in popularity and it’s not hard to see why. As a hobby it’s relaxing and creative, for the artist it provides a unique method of expression and of course the public love of candles as gifts means...