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In the Transportation Sector: In aviation, approved coating techniques can be warranted
AkzoNobel developed new paint for Brazilian for up to 30 years for exterior architectural
manufacturer Embraer’s Profit Hunter E195-E2 applications, supporting sustainable construction
aircraft, called Tech Eagle, unveiled at the 2023 trends, cost savings, and resource conservation.
Dubai Airshow. AkzoNobel’s color experts provided
the ideal paint palette aligned with Embraer’s Similarly, in the Decorative Paint Sector, real-
vision. The skilled team at MAAS then completed world tests have shown that AkzoNobel’s Dulux
the aircraft painting in 15 days, turning the idea Professional Weathershield Express improves
into reality. application productivity by 30% compared to
traditional three-coat systems, saves 20% of time,
On the ground, AkzoNobel became the first supplier and reduces material consumption by 15%. In
of bio-based interior coatings for KIA Motors. this sector closely linked to daily life, AkzoNobel
The interior paint for EV9 the new electric SUV, has successfully applied bio-based PureAir
using bio-rosin (rosin is a solid form of resin) one technology to improve indoor air quality and
extracted from rapeseed and the other from pine KeepCool Technology™ to reduce building surface
rosin, meets all color and functional requirements, temperatures by up to 5°C.
including UV protection, air cooling, temperature
regulation, and scratch resistance. Hearts turned to the community
Beyond my passion for creating surface solutions
Pursuing a philosophy of perfect surfaces that are and adding color to life, thousands of AkzoNobel
not only beautiful but also meet quality, impact, employees worldwide share a big dream: to join
efficiency, and sustainability criteria, AkzoNobel hands in building a better world.
sets high expectations for its R&D team. This team
is tasked with delivering digital solutions that For nearly a decade, AkzoNobel has partnered
streamline processes and increase profitability, with SOS Children’s Villages in numerous social
helping auto repair shops work smarter and more programs. The “Let’s Colour” initiative aims to
sustainably. Refinish+ is one of the outcomes of reduce youth unemployment through soft skills
this effort. This is a comprehensive set of solutions education, vocational training, and innovation, and
from Sikkens Vehicle Refinishes for repairing the has been successfully implemented in countries
entire paint layer on vehicles, from restoring the like Argentina, Belgium, China, Brazil, Nigeria, South
original color, reducing drying time and volatile Africa, Pakistan, and Indonesia, so on. Besides
organic compounds (VOC) emissions, to lowering job and entrepreneurship training, the program
carbon emissions on the vehicle body, etc. focuses on character and capability development.
For example, in Banda Aceh and Meulaboh, Aceh
In the Powder Coatings Industry: AkzoNobel’s Province, Indonesia, young people are trained to
approach to sustainable development is guided make furniture from wood and iron or learn about
by the principle of reducing consumption and constructing nursery structures.
increasing durability. AkzoNobel pioneered the
introduction of Interpon D1036 Low-E, a product YouthCan! Initiative, another SOS Children’s Village
that can cure at temperatures as low as 150°C, 25% activity in which AkzoNobel participates, reaches
faster than conventional powder coatings, thereby out to orphans, providing them with the best
reducing energy consumption by 20% during language skills to communicate with the world,
production. Especially, products using Interpon D opening up new job opportunities.
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