AkzoNobel And Signify Extend Relationship To Paint A Brighter Future

A shared commitment to making the built environment more sustainable and lowering carbon emissions has resulted in AkzoNobel extending the supply of its Interpon powder coatings to Signify, the world leader in lighting.

Building on an already strong relationship, AkzoNobel will provide Interpon F products for Signify’s Philips LED consumer outdoor luminaires. The coatings range, which is specifically designed for outdoor use, was selected after extensive testing of its proven durability, as well as its ten-year warranties for gloss retention.

A shared commitment to making the built environment more sustainable and lowering carbon emissions has resulted in AkzoNobel extending the supply of its Interpon powder coatings to Signify, the world leader in lighting.

Building on an already strong relationship, AkzoNobel will provide Interpon F products for Signify’s Philips LED consumer outdoor luminaires. The coatings range, which is specifically designed for outdoor use, was selected after extensive testing of its proven durability, as well as its ten-year warranties for gloss retention.

Adds Jeff Jirak, Director of AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business: “We’re delighted to extend our relationship with the world leader in lighting and supply them with our advanced technologies and expertise. Our search for better never stops and strengthening our cooperation with Signify demonstrates how we strive to play a progressive and collaborative role in helping our customers reach their sustainability ambitions, for example by extending the lifetime of their products.”

Known for its excellent performance in extreme conditions, Interpon F offers outstanding UV durability and color retention. It provides 90% gloss retention after 1,000 hours of 3GU testing, which is a measure of the energy from UV light exposure that a coating can withstand over a set period.

The extension of the relationship coincided with AkzoNobel being awarded Signify's Best Sustainability Energy Idea as part of its 2024 SEED collaboration program. The award recognizes AkzoNobel’s innovative powder coatings, which include cutting-edge products, AI-assisted process optimization and a digital energy calculator.

Both companies have clear environmental sustainability ambitions for their entire value chain. AkzoNobel is focused on realizing its science-based target of 50% carbon reduction by 2030 (baseline 2018), while Signify has published its Climate Transition Plan, outlining its science-led roadmap to reducing its carbon emissions by 90% and reaching net zero emissions by 2040 (baseline 2019). The two companies are also members of the Corporate Advisory Board to the World Green Building Council.

Learn more about the sustainability benefits of AkzoNobel’s Interpon range.

Source : AkzoNobel

* According to IEC 60068-2 (temperature and humidity) and ASTM G154 Cycle 6 (UV radiation) accelerated testing, which showed extended color retention for five years.

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