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PAINT & POWDER
New Interpon coating adds a
special touch for powder customers
A new powder coating
which smooths the way for
customers to add coarse
texture to surfaces has
just been launched by
AkzoNobel. the surface will show through,” explains Mark
Reekie, Global Segment Manager, General
Industry, for AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings
business. “Coarse texture powder coatings
give a dimpled finish. They are popular
because as well as looking good, they can
‘hide’ any imperfections and save the time
and money involved in preparing and
protecting metal.”
Initially being launched in Europe, Interpon
Coarse Texture Low-E is especially good at
covering small defects on metal, whilst also
offering greater energy and production
efficiency compared with similar products
of this type. Interpon Coarse Texture is aimed particularly
at industrial manufacturers of shelves,
electrical cabinets, gym equipment and
office furniture.
“Metal usually has to be treated and
smoothed before adding a gloss coating,
but even then, the slightest imperfection in
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“As the world’s number one supplier of
powder coatings, we’re always looking
to innovate and we take great pride in
delivering innovations to our customers,”
continues Reekie. “The key to this new coarse
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texture range is the Low-E label – known as
low bake in the industry – which means it can
be cured from 150-170°C, without losing
quality or the properties of the coating.
So, customers can reduce their energy
consumption and increase productivity.”
He adds that the polyester-based product is
ideal for any interior or exterior application
requiring a coarse textured finish. As well as
giving a consistent effect in any color, it also
offers excellent weather and light resistance.
Interpon Coarse Texture is available from
stock throughout Europe in the top 46
most popular industrial RAL shades.
For more information about
AkzoNobel’s powder coatings,
visit www.interpon.com
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