PAINT & POWDER
AkzoNobel gains unique low cure technology with acquisition of Stahl ’ s powder activities
AkzoNobel has completed the acquisition of Stahl Performance Powder Coatings and its range of products for heat sensitive substrates . The deal gives the company accelerated access to unique low curing technology that will open up exciting new market opportunities .
AkzoNobel supplies powder coatings to customers worldwide , covering market segments ranging from domestic appliances , architecture and automotive , to furniture , IT and general industrial applications .
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The commercially ready technology acquired by AkzoNobel is the only one of its kind in the powder coatings industry . It includes both UV and thermally curing powders and will enable the company to penetrate the ultra-low cure ( 80-100 ° C ) domain , opening up new markets based on applying powder to temperature sensitive substrates such as MDF , plywood , thermoplastics and composites .
“ This is a great acquisition which will enable us to build on our global leadership position by entering emerging market spaces that have major potential ,” says Daniela Vlad , Business Director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings . “ The clearly differentiating UV technology in particular is expected to see significant growth and will further strengthen our position as a complete provider of sustainable solutions for heat sensitive substrates , in particular for our wood coatings customers .”
Powder on wood is a rapidly growing area within the coatings industry as customers look to embrace the sustainability benefits that powder has to offer . The acquired technology is mainly focused on the furniture , architectural and industrial markets .
“ Adding this know-how to our existing expertise will open up a broad range of process applications and enable us to deliver innovative new surface solutions ,” continues Vlad . “ We ’ re looking to lead the way in emerging powder markets and further establish ourselves as a technology frontrunner as our portfolio continues to expand .”
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