Sustainability
Sustainable technologies
We work closely with customers to deliver products and solutions that help their businesses to become more sustainable.
Our sustainable technologies add value for our customers, as well as delivering economic value to all parties in the value chain. A large part of our innovation is focussed on making our products more sustainable and helping our customers achieve their sustainability targets. The sustainability benefits we offer our customers are grouped under the six sustainability criteria highlighted below.
Reducing the urban heat island effect
We supply a coil coating system which is designed to reflect infrared energy
Using resources more efficiently
We’ve developed wood coatings that can increase manufacturing efficiency
Keeping buildings cooler
Our heat-reflective powder coatings can bounce the sun’s rays back off exteriors
Energy-saving powder coating
Our reflective coating for light fixtures can help give up to 30% more output
Low temperature curing
Our specially engineered powder coatings can cure at energy-saving temperatures
Driving better solutions for vehicles
We offer vehicle repair coatings that can dry faster and reduce energy use
Making shipping more efficient
We’ve helped operators make substantial savings in fuel costs and CO2 emissions
Stamping out stains
We supply paint with Stain Shield technology which can resist dirt and grease
Protection against the elements
Our exterior paint with Stay Clean technology keeps walls looking pristine
One-stop-shop has it all
We offer powder customers the simplest route to maximum corrosion protection
Superior protection for yachts
Sprayable topcoat provides increased productivity and longer-lasting performance
Hyperdurable architectural powder coatings
Hyperdurable architectural powder coatings
Provides superior weatherability and enhanced damage resistance
High performance coatings for architectural aluminum
A versatile 70% PVDF spray coating for the architectural market
A more sustainable aerospace industry
Developed with Airbus, our chromate-free exterior primer helps boost efficiency
Protecting indoor air quality
We’re helping the building industry to reduce its impact on the environment
Keeping surfaces hygienically clean
Together with BioCote®, we’ve developed bacteria-busting powder coatings
Caring with coatings
We designed a color scheme to help the well-being of those living with dementia
High performance bio-based eco paint
Helps remove some common and harmful indoor air pollutants
Anti-virus emulsion
Protects users against six viruses and 23 kinds of bacteria
Mosquito-repellent coating
A colorless matt varnish which repels the Aedes aegypti mosquito for up to two years
Using less material
We supply a high solids wood stain that requires only two coats instead of three
Using paint leftovers to produce high-quality product
Matt emulsion that consists of 35% paint residues helps to reduce waste, without compromising on quality.
New life for old paint
Working with Veolia, we’ve developed a product with 35% recycled paint content
More solids less waste
The marine market is just one segment where we supply products with high solids
New standards in sustainability
Our powder coatings application process produces virtually no waste at all
Virtual classroom takes off
Aerospace Coatings' Virtual Reality training helps reduce waste
Adding color to people's lives
Our “Let’s Colour” projects help transform lives by uplifting local communities
Respecting human rights
We’re committed to respecting human rights in all our operations and value chain
Renovating the Rijksmuseum
We developed a special color palette to help preserve the iconic Dutch landmark
Putting faith in our coatings
Our powder coatings were applied to an historic addition to Westminster Abbey
