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AkzoNobel Supplies Powder Coatings for the Pearl River Delta Project AkzoNobel will provide Resicoat R2 coatings for the coating of potable water pipes’ interior, as part of the Pearl River Delta water resource allocation project in China.
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kzoNobel signed an agreement with Guangdong Water
Director of AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business. “We’re excited to
to provide high-performance Resicoat R2 coatings for the
be contributing to this significant project by supplying products that
Pearl River Delta water resource allocation project, a major
will provide comprehensive protection to the new water pipeline.”
infrastructure project in China, for the coating of potable water pipes’ interior.
About the Pearl River Delta Project
Resicoat R2 Features Resicoat R2 coating is specially designed to be used in the drinking water industry, typically being applied to valves and fittings and water
Designed to ensure the supply of clean and safe potable water to
pipelines.
more than 50 million people, the landmark project will feature the
The product’s high density and high hardness provide robust abrasion
highest water transmission pressure and the longest shield tunnel
resistance, anti-cathodic stripping, anti-bending, anti-corrosion
in the world. It consists of a mainline, a branch line, three pumping
and adhesion, all of which combine to help prolong the lifecycle of
stations and four storage reservoirs. In fact, the Pearl River Delta is one
pipelines. Resicoat R2 has also received the drinking water safety
of the world’s most densely populated areas and the water supply has
product license in China.
to be continuously expanded. The water resource allocation project
“Applying safe, environmentally friendly coatings to potable water
is designed to channel water from the Xijiang River in the west to the
projects is fundamental to ensuring water quality throughout the
eastern Pearl River Delta. As well as helping to prevent water scarcity, it
delivery process,” adds Karen Yin, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings’
will create emergency water reservoir for the Southern areas in China
Regional Commercial Director for North Asia. “Our Resicoat range
including Hong Kong.
can therefore play a vital role in drinking water sanitation and the
“We have rich global experience in drinking water and pipeline projects
reinforcement of regulations and environmental protection.”
and will continue to play our part in improving people’s lives through our eco-premium and high-performance solutions,” says Daniela Vlad,
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