surfaces. “In addition, we have expanded our metallic and
metal effect capabilities in powder, particularly for the metal of-
fice furniture and architectural aluminum extrusion markets,”
Verdun said. “In Brazil, we introduced a low-cure coating for
the appliance industry as well as a highly flexible coil-springs
coating that features improved corrosion resistance and cures
quickly at lower temperatures to reduce energy use and VOC
emissions.”
AkzoNobel recently launched Interpon Cr, Interpon ReFlex,
and Interpon Align.
Interpon Cr is a bright metallic powder coating that provides
a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to chrome plating. It
combines a chrome-like finish with the proven performance of
a two-coat powder coating for applications such as furniture,
lighting and other interior fixtures.
Interpon ReFlex is an ultra-reflective powder coating which
can increase the effective output of commercial lighting fixtures
by up to 30 percent thanks to its high levels of light reflectance.
This allows makers of lighting fixtures to obtain more light
from a specified power input for any light source.
Interpon Align is an innovative innovative two-coat, one-bake powder coating system using dry-on-dry powder technology. This offers customers significant productivity and energy
efficiency improvements by eliminating a cure cycle, and can
also result in lower capital investment.
The broad industrial market that powder products serves
presents many opportunities. “It encompasses many products
that don’t even have a defined market segment such as fire extin-
guishers, metal cabinets, iPad stands, and the like,” said Hodge.
“However, our ever-expanding Alesta product line offers coat-
ings suited for just about any metal substrate that needs to be
coated.”
“For example, Alesta AR powder coatings are an extremely
viable solution to traditional paint for architecture design pro-
fessionals with the added benefit that they are environmentally
responsible due to emitting virtually no VOCs or targeted haz-
ardous air pollutants,” she added. “They are also cost-effective
and have excellent weatherability. Alesta AR products meet
the rigorous requirements of AAMA 2603, AAMA 2604, and
AAMA 2605. They are ideal for hand railings, fencing, alumi-
num extrusions, door and window frames and can also be used
on wheels and motorcycle parts.”
Recently, Axalta has launched architectural anodic look pow-
ders and high-performing FBE coatings for oil and gas pipelines.
These Architectural Global Colors and anodic colors are for de-
sign professionals or any other individual that needs a high level
of weatherability and excellent abrasion resistance. CW
