BRAND-NEW
AkzoNobel Launches a New Range of Coarse Texture Products
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innovations to our customers,” explains Mark
“Metal usually has to be treated and
coating technology that allows its
Reekie, Global Segment Manager, General
smoothed before adding a gloss coating,
customers to achieve coarse texture
Industry, for AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings
but even then, the slightest imperfection in
surfaces while reducing the environmental
business. “The key to this new coarse texture
the surface will show through,” continues
impact.
range is the Low-E
Reekie. “Coarse texture powder coatings
Initially being launched in Italy, Interpon
label – known as low bake in the
give a dimpled finish. They are popular
Coarse Texture Low-E is especially good at
industry – which means it can be cured
because as well as looking good, they can
covering small defects on metal, while also
from 150-170°C, without losing quality or
‘hide’ any imperfections and save the time
offering greater energy and production
the properties of the coating. So, customers
and money involved in preparing and
efficiency compared with standard products.
can reduce their energy consumption and
protecting metal.”
It’s aimed in particular at industrial producers
increase productivity.”
The new product is available from stock
of shelves, electrical cabinets, gym equipment
He adds that the polyester-based product
throughout Europe in the top 46 most
and office furniture.
is ideal for any interior or exterior industrial
popular industrial RAL shades.
“As the world’s number one supplier of
application. It gives a consistent effect in any
powder coatings, we’re always looking to
colour and it also offers excellent weather
For further information:
innovate and take great pride in delivering
and light resistance.
www.interpon.com © AkzoNobel
kzoNobel launched a new powder
Figure 1: The new powder coating launched by AkzoNobel is aimed in particular at industrial producers of shelves, electrical cabinets, gym equipment and office furniture.
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N. 55 - JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 - international PAINT&COATING magazine