BRAND-NEW
SPECIAL ISSUE ON AUTOMOTIVE
AkzoNobel is Developing Advanced Technologies for Electric Vehicles AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings has started to develop advanced technologies that will help to bring the automotive industry into the future. As e-mobility and the demand for electric vehicles is continuingly increasing all over the world, AkzoNobel is focusing its efforts on the growing needs of the customers within this industry.
F
ollowing the increasing global demand for electric vehicles,
as on alloy wheels. The rapid growth of e-mobility has led to the
manufacturers within the e-mobility industry are seeking world
emergence of new challenges but also opportunities for AkzoNobel,
class solutions that will help protect motors, battery systems
that will now help batteries last longer, thus allowing electric vehicles
and electrical storage of electrical cars and components. AkzoNobel
to drive even further. Market research suggests indeed that the
has therefore decided to offer its expertise to this new and
global electric vehicles industry will be worth around $700 billion by
innovative field, by creating a dedicated powder coating portfolio,
2026, up from $140 billion in 2019.
alongside a team of technical specialists providing expert assistance
That is why AkzoNobel has finally decided to help guide the
if needed.
industry on its way by continuing to innovate and providing more
“Thanks to our renowned Resicoat brand, we have more than 50
sustainable solutions for its customers. “We want to help transform
years of experience in offering tried, tested and proven performance
the e-mobility market through our pioneering approach and long-
for a wide range of electrical insulation and high temperature
standing commitment to technical excellence. We have all the
solutions,” commented Daniela Vlad, Director of AkzoNobel Powder
experience and expertise necessary to support the innovators of the
Coatings. “Building on that global track record, we’re now taking our
next generation technologies that will be used in the world’s most
innovation even further to help power up the next generation of
advanced electric vehicles. You could say we’re driving the current to
e-mobility through both our Resicoat and Interpon brands.”
power the future,” concluded Daniela Vlad.
The company has a strong experience in the coating industry, as its product are already used on car bodies and interiors, as well
For further information: www.interpon.com
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