Sustainability
Eco-friendly coating solutions
Reducing our ecological footprint by offering solutions to our customers and the industry is feasible and successful through market driven innovation. Sustainability and eco-friendly coating solutions are integrated into the daily practices of AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings. Innovation and development projects are focused on providing our customers with more eco-friendly products without compromising on performance or process times.
The technology of today is focusing on the reduction of solvent emissions by developing high solids and waterborne coatings. Equally important is the reduction or elimination of chromates as corrosion inhibitive coatings by looking for alternative inhibiting technologies.
Economic and efficiency drivers include:
VOC reductionChromate reductionWeight reductionProcess time reductionReducing energy costs (heating/ovens)Extended durability Reduced waste streams
We are committed to reducing our impact on the planet and delivering more sustainable products and solutions to our customers. We can only do this if sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. That's why we have integrated sustainability into every area of our business - for the benefit of our customers, shareholders, employees and the world around us.