• Login
    • Join
  • FOLLOW:
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Research
    • Markets & Technologies
    • Raw Materials
    • Top Companies
    • Directories
    • Jobs
    • Events
    • Microsites
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Research
  • Markets & Technologies
  • Raw Materials
  • Top Companies
  • Directories
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Microsites
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Business Corner
    Editorial
    Digital Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Our Team
    Editorial Guidelines
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    World Reports
    eBook
    Top Features
    Purdue’s Xiulin Ruan Develops World’s Whitest and Coolest Paint

    Aerospace Coatings

    Biocides Directory

    Lab & Testing Equipment Directory

    Europe’s Top Paintmakers Pull Themselves Up Further
    Breaking News
    Online Exclusives
    Distributor News
    Financial News
    Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
    People In the News
    Price Increases
    Product News
    Raw Materials & Equipment
    Video Bites
    Suppliers News
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Complete Water-Based Refinish Range

    Evonik Earns ACC’s Sustainability Leadership Award

    Sandrine Garnier Joins ChemQuest as a Director

    Greenbuild Announces 2023 Keynote Speaker

    PPG’s New Paint for a New Start Initiative to Beautify Schools Worldwide with Colorful Makeovers
    Top Companies report
    Market Research
    White Papers / Tech Papers
    Technical Papers
    Product Spec Sheets
    World Reports
    Adhesives and Sealants
    Aerospace Coatings
    Architectural Coatings
    Automotive Coatings
    Automotive Refinish
    Business Operation
    Color Trends & Forecast
    Construction Chemicals
    Corrosion Control
    Industrial Coatings
    Laboratory Equipment
    Marine Coatings
    Market Trends & Forecast
    Powder Coatings
    Production Equipment
    Radcure Coatings
    Special Purpose Coatings
    Wood Coatings
    "Green" Coatings

    AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Complete Water-Based Refinish Range

    PPG’s New Paint for a New Start Initiative to Beautify Schools Worldwide with Colorful Makeovers

    Powder Technology, Inc. Announces New Electrical Coating

    Dunn-Edwards Announces 2024 Color + Design Trends to Watch

    PPG Launches Low-temperature Cure Electrocoats for Automotive Manufacturers
    Additives
    Binders
    Pigments
    Solvents

    Evonik Earns ACC’s Sustainability Leadership Award

    Michelman Chosen as Inaugural Recipient of Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) Excellence Award

    American Chemistry Council Recognizes Covestro for Sustainability Leadership

    Evonik Introduces TEGO Rad 2550 Slip and Defoamer Additive

    Omya Extends Lightweight Fillers Portfolio with the Acquisition of Bublon
    Company Capabilities
    Buyers Guide
    Distributor Guide
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Active Minerals

    W. R. Grace & Co.

    Clariant Additives

    Arkema

    Siltech Corporation
    Industry Events
    Webinars
    Live From Show Event
    Top Events
    Middle East Coatings Show

    2023 CoatingsTech Conference

    Greenbuild International Conference + Expo

    The Gulf Coatings Show

    Western Coatings Symposium 2023
    Companies
    White Papers/Tech Papers
    Product Spec Sheets
    Equipment
    Literature/Brochures
    Videos
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Active Minerals

    W. R. Grace & Co.

    Clariant Additives

    Arkema

    Siltech Corporation
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Business Corner
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Editorial Guidelines
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Directories
      • Buyers Guide
      • Distributor Guide
      • Corporate Capabilities
      • Trade Associations
      • Add Your Company
    • Markets & Technologies
      • Adhesives and Sealants
      • Aerospace Coatings
      • Architectural Coatings
      • Automotive Coatings
      • Automotive Refinish
      • Business Operation
      • Color Trends & Forecast
      • Construction Chemicals
      • Corrosion Control
      • Industrial Coatings
      • Laboratory Equipment
      • Marine Coatings
      • Market Trends & Forecast
      • Powder Coatings
      • Production Equipment
      • Radcure Coatings
      • Special Purpose Coatings
      • Wood Coatings
      • "Green" Coatings
    • Raw Materials
      • Additives
      • Binders
      • Pigments
      • Solvents
    • World Reports
      • Africa Report
      • China Report
      • India/Asia Pacific Report
      • Europe Report
      • Latin America Report
      • Market Research
      • Russian Report
    • Top Companies
    • Online Exclusives
    • Glossary
    • Slideshows
    • Experts Opinions
    • Blog
    • eBook
    • Infographics
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Whitepapers
    • Jobs
    • Microsites
      • Companies
      • White Papers/Tech Papers
      • Product Spec Sheets
      • Equipment
      • Literature/Brochures
      • Videos
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live From Show Event
      • Webinars
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Features

    Building a Sustainable Future

    ...

    Building a  Sustainable Future
    Bob Dirks
    Building a  Sustainable Future
    Building a  Sustainable Future
    Bob Dirks, Global Segment Manager, Architectural Powder Coatings, AkzoNobel04.13.21
    A global movement is on the rise demanding not just a more sustainable world, but one that requires re-invention. It is an issue and a debate that touches every industry and every profession, including construction, and is of vital importance to building and façade consultants, property owners, specifiers, fabricators and applicators and last, but certainly not least, the architects themselves. Each and every one of us has a role to play in achieving a more sustainable future.

    Sustainable Development Goals and the macro challenge

    So how is sustainability defined? At its most fundamental, sustainability – and the pursuit of global environmental sustainability – is defined as ‘the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.’ It is usually spoken of in terms of being kind to the planet, reducing harmful emissions into the environment and reducing our carbon footprint.

    The United Nations (UN) champion the sustainability cause through a series of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that fall under its Envision2030 initiative. SDG11, for example, is focused on Sustainable Cities and Communities. More than half of the world’s population currently lives in urban areas and by 2050, this proportion is expected to rise to 68%.

    SDG12, meanwhile, addresses responsible consumption and production. It too has ambitious targets: by 2030 it is looking to substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. More than this, it is seeking to achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their lifecycle and minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment.

    These are some of the macro challenges that all global manufacturers are looking to address: how to do more with less, and how to collaborate with the whole supply chain to pursue a responsible transition across the entire value chain.

    Challenges to industry and powder manufacturing

    Within the powder coatings industry specifically, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) studies compare the environmental impact of products over their lifecycle. Various aspects are important to different stakeholders in the built environment: architects are looking to gain relevant certification levels for their creations; fabricators and applicators benefit from reducing emissions in their production processes; and building owners benefit from a long-lasting finish that is easy to maintain.

    All these stakeholders can benefit from powder coatings technology. As well as having a high utilization of material - up to 99% - and any overspray can be recycled, new powder coatings are being continuously developed that require a thinner layer of powder to achieve the same result; and when compared to liquid coatings, fewer layers of coating are typically required, thereby increasing processing speeds and production throughout. Designing powder coatings that consider the entire product lifecycle from start to finish is transforming the way such coatings are perceived.

    Sustainability and the architectural sector

    So, to what extent are trends in powder coatings specifically impacting the architectural community to support their sustainability ambitions and create lasting legacies that endure?

    To put the scale of the environmental challenge into context, the World Green Building Council (WGBC), of which AkzoNobel is a Corporate Advisory Board member, recently published some alarming statistics that showed that buildings and construction account for 39% of all energy-related CO² emissions. The WGBC is therefore, understandably, accelerating action to eliminate the buildings and construction sector’s emissions by 2050. The increasing use of powder coatings means they have a crucial role to play.

    Whereas architects have a keen eye on the aesthetic appeal of powder coatings, one of the most significant trends of relevance to all stakeholders is product durability. The performance of the powder coating is key: the more durable the coating (e.g. on the cladding, a window frame, a louvre etc.), the less need for the surface to be maintained or repaired.

    Standard durable finishes are complemented by superdurable and hyperdurable coatings, which means that the latest generation of high-performance powder coating products will protect architectural designs for up to 30 years, with performance warranties and industry certifications to match. The most durable products of all meet the most challenging global standards including AAMA2605 and Qualicoat class 3.

    Durability and weatherability are two perhaps obvious elements that can significantly enhance a building’s sustainability credentials. Arguably less obvious, but still important, is specifying powder coatings whose durability is such that they require less cleaning. This both further extends product lifetime but also dramatically reduces cleaning cycles and therefore the chemicals and water required to keep a surface looking as new as the day it was built.

    The future is green

    The other significant area in which powder coatings can play a pivotal role is in helping architects to achieve improved sustainability performance for their buildings. The WGBC believes that green buildings provide ‘some of the most effective means to achieving a range of global goals, such as addressing climate change, creating sustainable and thriving communities, and driving economic growth.

    With the demand for green buildings inexorably on the rise, the role and significance of powder coatings is rising with it. This is partially because, compared to liquid coatings, they meet architects’ performance and sustainability standards, without limiting their creative integrity. For example, new powder coating finishes mimic wood or stone and deliver all of the aesthetic advantages of a ‘natural’ finish without any of the environmental (and practical) downsides.

    New finishes, and the ability to coat different substrates including wood, thanks to lower curing temperatures, are driving the market to re-evaluate what’s possible. The European Commission’s Renovation Wave Strategy involves expanding the use of sustainable construction to aid the target to double renovation rates in the next ten years while ensuring renovations lead to ‘higher energy and resource efficiency’.

    A vision of a sustainable future

    Architects are a demanding audience; they imagine and create. Building and façade consultants, property owners, specifiers, fabricators and applicators are similarly demanding, and need their work to endure. And in this world of constant innovation, powder coatings are becoming more sustainable while also contributing directly to the sustainability of buildings and features they are designed to protect and enhance.

    Within the industry, AkzoNobel is leading the way, having committed to reducing energy use by 30% and use 100% renewable electricity by 2030, and move towards a zero-waste company within the same timescale. From a technology perspective, AkzoNobel achieve more than 50% of its sales from sustainable solutions in 2030.

    Architects can look to Interpon powder coatings to bring their ideas to life, seeking the combination of the best products as well as exceptional levels of service. They look for a partner that continuously introduces new finishes to protect their creations with highly durable powder coatings, however harsh or demanding the environment. But they also value a partner that believes in sustainability, not just in being kind to the environment and reducing its carbon footprint and harmful emissions, but also in creating sustainable products and relationships that stand the test of time and create impressions and futures that last beyond generations.

    Bob Dirks is Global Segment Manager, Architectural Powder Coatings, AkzoNobel and co-author of Interpon’s whitepaper - Building a Sustainable Future. For a copy of the whitepaper visit https://architectural.interpon.com
    Suggested For You
    Revelli Chemicals Inc. Revelli Chemicals Inc.
    Metaflake Limited Metaflake Limited
    Miwon Specialty Chemicals Co. Ltd. Miwon Specialty Chemicals Co. Ltd.
    More than One Billion Square Feet of Green Building Space Recertified under LEED More than One Billion Square Feet of Green Building Space Recertified under LEED
    Nippon Paint Marine Registers Spike in Turkish Drydockings Amid Asia Capacity Concerns Nippon Paint Marine Registers Spike in Turkish Drydockings Amid Asia Capacity Concerns
    Protective Coatings Leader Hempel Brings Expertise to the Wind Industry Protective Coatings Leader Hempel Brings Expertise to the Wind Industry
    Paint Specialist Flügger Maintains Momentum in Q1 2021-22 Paint Specialist Flügger Maintains Momentum in Q1 2021-22
    ICP Group Adds Chris Pappas to Its Board ICP Group Adds Chris Pappas to Its Board
    Phoseon to Showcase LED Curing Technology at FTA Fall Conference Phoseon to Showcase LED Curing Technology at FTA Fall Conference
     New Study Reveals Vessels Using Jotun HPS Reported 20% Lower Carbon Intensity in Operations New Study Reveals Vessels Using Jotun HPS Reported 20% Lower Carbon Intensity in Operations
    Axalta Mobility Breaks Ground on New Coatings Facility in Northern China Axalta Mobility Breaks Ground on New Coatings Facility in Northern China
    RPM to Announce Fiscal 2022 First-Quarter Results on Oct. 6 RPM to Announce Fiscal 2022 First-Quarter Results on Oct. 6
    Cal Poly Offers Polymers & Coatings Winter 2022 Short Course Cal Poly Offers Polymers & Coatings Winter 2022 Short Course
    International Celebrates 140 Years As A Global Leader In Marine, Protective And Yacht Coatings International Celebrates 140 Years As A Global Leader In Marine, Protective And Yacht Coatings
    Michelman’s Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-Certified Compostable Coatings Receive Awards Michelman’s Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-Certified Compostable Coatings Receive Awards

    Related Buyers Guide Companies

    • Revelli Chemicals Inc.

      ...
      John Revelli, vp 10.24.22

    • Metaflake Limited

      ...
      Steven Kerr, Sales & Marketing Director 09.28.22

    • Miwon Specialty Chemicals Co. Ltd.

      ...
      Robert O'Toole, VP/Dir 10.29.21


    • Breaking News | Green Coatings
      More than One Billion Square Feet of Green Building Space Recertified under LEED

      More than One Billion Square Feet of Green Building Space Recertified under LEED

      LEED milestones, 2021 Class of LEED Fellows and the Kate Hurst Leadership Award among announcements at this week’s Greenbuild conference.
      09.22.21

    • Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
      Nippon Paint Marine Registers Spike in Turkish Drydockings Amid Asia Capacity Concerns

      Nippon Paint Marine Registers Spike in Turkish Drydockings Amid Asia Capacity Concerns

      Nippon Paint Marine has registered a significant spike in Turkish drydockings as operators of small- to mid-size tonnage redirect vessels from Asia.
      09.22.21

    Loading, Please Wait..
    Trending
    • Sherwin-Williams Leads Global Paints Brands In Value: Brand Finance
    • PPG Opens $30-Million Battery Pack Application Center In China
    • Metropolitan New York Coatings Association Hosts Annual Meeting
    • PPG Launches Low-temperature Cure Electrocoats For Automotive Manufacturers
    • Beckers Conducts First LCA Of UV/EB Coil Coatings
    Breaking News
    • AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Complete Water-Based Refinish Range
    • Evonik Earns ACC’s Sustainability Leadership Award
    • Sandrine Garnier Joins ChemQuest as a Director
    • Greenbuild Announces 2023 Keynote Speaker
    • PPG’s New Paint for a New Start Initiative to Beautify Schools Worldwide with Colorful Makeovers
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    June 2023

      View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    Women in Nutraceuticals Names Global Lead in India Ahead of Nutrify C-Suite Summit
    Batory Foods Acquires Tri-State Companies
    Blue Diamond, Brightseed Partner To Discover New Almond Bioactives
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Complete Water-Based Refinish Range
    Evonik Earns ACC’s Sustainability Leadership Award
    Sandrine Garnier Joins ChemQuest as a Director
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    Merit Medical Acquires AngioDynamics' Catheter Portfolio
    iCAD Strengthens Leadership Team
    HeartFlow's RoadMap Analysis Debuts in the U.S.
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Quell Therapeutics, AstraZeneca Partner on Engineered Treg Cell Therapies
    Charles River, INADcure Collaborate on Gene Therapy Manufacturing
    Lotus Clinical Research, Trialogics Partner for Clinical Trial Software Services
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Guerlain's 'Secret' Archive—the World's 1st Lipstick, Perfume, & Nivea Jar
    Mary Kay Supports Ocean Conservation & Coral Reef Protection
    TerraCycle and Wrinkles Schminkles Announce Recycling Program
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    Sabinsa Wins 2023 Technology Innovation Award in China for LactoSpore
    Cepsa Química’s Sustainable Lab Slashes Carbon Footprint Up to 80%
    CPL Aromas Launches 2022 Sustainability and Impact Reports
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    ITMA 2023 Opens with Mega Showcase of Innovative Solutions
    Kornit Digital Shows Enhanced Presto MAX at ITMA 2023
    Kornit Digital Unveils Apollo Platform, Enhanced Atlas MAX PLUS at ITMA 2023
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    AWT Labels & Packaging acquires ASL Print FX
    Avery Dennison announces new cohort of startups for AD Stretch Accelerator Program
    Appvion unveils new film label facestock
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    Rascal + Friends Expands Distribution with Walmart
    ITMA ASIA + CITME Announce Second Location
    Andritz Partnership with Pellenc ST and Nouvelles Fibres Enters New Phase
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    SurGenTec's TiLink-L SI Joint Implant Gains FDA Nod
    Orthopedic Prosthetic Market to Eclipse $3.39 Billion by 2030
    Osso VR Launches Virtual Reality Training Program
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    Sensirion Air Quality Sensors Harmonized with RESET Air Standard
    Identiv Introduces Industry’s First Battery-Free Metal Sensor IoT Devices
    Heliatek Joins European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA)

    Copyright © 2023 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login