AkzoNobel Launches New Low-Energy Powder Coating

AkzoNobel launches new architectural powder coating that cures at temperatures as low as 150°C and holds Qualicoat Class 1 certification. Interpon D1036 Low-E cures at temperatures 30°C lower than conventional powder coatings, helping customers reduce energy consumption by up to 20%. Additionally, it cures up to 25% faster than conventional powder coatings, enabling more products to be coated in shorter timeframes. The product's sustainability credentials are supported by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which provides an independently verified assessment of a product's environmental impact throughout its entire lifecycle. Jeff Jirak, Director of AkzoNobel's Powder Coatings division, stated: "At a time when every business wants to do its part in reducing energy and accelerating sustainability, Interpon D1036 Low-E will help our customers reduce their carbon emissions and support us in reaching our goal of 50% carbon reduction across the value chain by 2030. We are proud to offer innovative solutions to some of the common sustainability and energy-saving challenges faced by coaters, applicators and our industry." The new product range is suitable for many interior and exterior areas of structures, from building facades and windows to railings and doors, or any application where an architecturally certified product is applied. Its key characteristics include superior durability levels to maintain colour integrity and performance. Jirak added: "As we progress toward our net-zero carbon goals, we will continue to work closely with our customers to understand their needs and provide them with the products they require, so that together we can build a more sustainable future." In addition to committing to producing 50% less carbon emissions across the value chain by 2030, AkzoNobel aims to achieve 100% circular use of materials by the end of the decade and derive 50% of revenues from sustainable solutions. Source