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AkzoNobel Rises to Challenge of Historic Hudson Yards Project in New York
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ew York’s historic Hudson Yards
cities, the new Manhattan neighbourhood
A stand-out feature of 30 Hudson Yards
development – which is changing the
represents one of the most complex
is an outdoor observation deck which is
city’s iconic skyline – has reached its
construction projects New York has ever
the highest in the western hemisphere.
latest milestone, and AkzoNobel has made a
seen – with the company also supplying
Expected to open to the public in 2020,
major contribution.
products for several other new buildings
it is 335 meters (1,100 feet) in the air and
The largest private real estate development
in various stages of completion.
extends 20 meters (65 feet) from the
in US history, the ongoing project recently
“We are extremely proud to be part of
building.
saw the completion of the two towers at 10
this unprecedented investment in the
“We have a long track record of supplying
and 30 Hudson Yards. Taller than the Empire
heart of one of the world’s greatest cities,”
market-leading products for iconic
State Building, the impressive glass and
says Simon Parker, Managing Director
buildings all over the world and are very
steel structure of 30 Hudson Yards uses the
of AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings, which
excited to be involved in the Hudson
company’s high-performance architectural
provided liquid coatings for the towers.
Yards development,” adds Daniela
powder coatings, while 10 Hudson Yards
“It underlines the trust that customers
Vlad, Managing Director of AkzoNobel’s
features AkzoNobel’s industrial coatings.
have in our ability to deliver coating
Powder Coatings business. “Customers
Described as a template for the future of
technology which can provide modern
value our unique ability to supply top
buildings with extreme levels of durability
quality liquid and powder coatings and
and sustainability.”
meet any specification, no matter how
Most of the aluminium on the
demanding.”
LEED* Gold-designed larger tower is
Planned as the first LEED certified
coated with the company’s Interpon
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D3000 Fluromax metallic
neighbourhood, Hudson Yards is the latest example of how the paints and
powder coating, including
coating systems we supply are making
the highly prominent first
an important contribution to the ongoing
five stories. The remaining
development of more sustainable cities.
louvers and some of the
Hudson Yards will eventually encompass
ornamental metal were
more than 20 buildings, including
coated with AkzoNobel’s
residential and office space, retail outlets,
TRINAR liquid coating. The
restaurants and a luxury hotel.
shorter tower at 10 Hudson
AkzoNobel products can already be
Yards features AkzoNobel’s
found not too far away on Brooklyn
TRINAR coatings on all visible
Bridge, the Barclays Center and the New
aluminium – both exterior
York Times building. Elsewhere in the US,
and interior.
the company’s coatings have been used on Ocean City in New Jersey; Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago; the SheiKra rollercoaster in Tampa, Florida; Nationals Park in
The largest private real estate development in US history, the Hudson Yards project recently saw the completion of the two towers at 10 and 30 Hudson Yards.
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Washington DC; and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. For further information: www.interpon.com