A shared commitment to making the built environment more sustainable and lowering carbon emissions has resulted in AkzoNobel extending the supply of its Interpon powder coatings to Signify, the world leader in lighting.

Building on an already strong relationship, AkzoNobel will provide Interpon F products for Signify’s Philips LED consumer outdoor luminaires. The coatings range, which is specifically designed for outdoor use, was selected after extensive testing of its proven durability, as well as its 10-year warranties for gloss retention.

“Being durable and weatherproof are crucial for the performance we offer in outdoor luminaires,” said Yonglan Yi, product manager at Signify. “This advanced PowerShield coating ensures the durability of the product, preventing failures over time, even in harsh weather conditions*. As a result, our products will need to be replaced less frequently, reducing the resources required for manufacturing.”

“We’re delighted to extend our relationship with the world leader in lighting and supply them with our advanced technologies and expertise,” added Jeff Jirak, director of AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business. “Our search for better never stops and strengthening our cooperation with Signify demonstrates how we strive to play a progressive and collaborative role in helping our customers reach their sustainability ambitions, for example by extending the lifetime of their products.”

Known for its excellent performance in extreme conditions, Interpon F offers outstanding UV durability and color retention. It provides 90% gloss retention after 1,000 hours of 3GU testing, which is a measure of the energy from UV light exposure that a coating can withstand over a set period.

The extension of the relationship coincided with AkzoNobel being awarded Signify’s Best Sustainability Energy Idea as part of its 2024 SEED collaboration program. The award recognizes AkzoNobel’s innovative powder coatings, which include cutting-edge products, AI-assisted process optimization and a digital energy calculator.

* According to IEC 60068-2 (temperature and humidity) and ASTM G154 Cycle 6 (UV radiation) accelerated testing, which showed extended color retention for five years.