AkzoNobel Opens R&D Lab for Low-Cure Powder Coatings
Dedicated to delivering low-cure powder coatings for use on heat-sensitive substrates, the new facility features an application lab, process lab, and an analytical and testing lab.
AkzoNobel has opened a new research center at its site in Como, Italy, that will develop products for the rapidly growing area of powder on wood. The new R&D facility, which features an application lab, process lab, and an analytical and testing lab, is dedicated to delivering low-cure powder coatings for use on heat-sensitive substrates (e.g., MDF, plywood, thermoplastics, and composites).
The center’s inauguration follows the recent acquisition of Stahl’s powder coatings activities, which gave AkzoNobel access to a broad range of solutions, including unique UV technology. The Como center will now focus on developing an expanding portfolio of low-cure solutions, including low-bake, UV, and ultra-low-bake (ULB) powder technologies. This will enable customers to use less energy during production, gain process speed, and boost their own sustainability profile.