Coatings World - MAY 2017

a broader customer base. In the future, Sika will be able to offer its customers a wider range of durable, high-grade waterproofing systems based on polymer-modified bitumen membranes.

Since the family-owned company was founded 150 years ago, Bitbau Dörr has evolved into a highly respected provider of waterproofing systems. Its quality products are used on flat and pitched roofs, bridges and parking decks, and in civil engineering works. The company’s headquarters, with central warehouse and production facilities, is located in Innsbruck. With three further distribution sites in Vienna, Graz and Linz, Bitbau Dörr ensures nationwide coverage in Austria and also exports its high-class products to neighboring countries.

Paul Schuler, regional manager
EMEA: “Thanks to our acquisition of
the leading Austrian manufacturer of
bitumen-based construction products
and complete waterproofing solutions,
Sika’s customers will benefit from a
broader choice of products. On ac-
count of its central location, highly
skilled research and development unit,
and expandable production capacity,
Sika will establish the new site as its
Central European center of excellence
for bitumen waterproofing systems. We
would like to welcome all Bitbau Dörr
employees to Sika and look forward
to working together in expanding our
joint business operations.”

AkzoNobel Introduces its
Latest Innovations in Color

This year, AkzoNobel’s Metal Coatings
team has worked on several new col-
ors and effects to respond to market
demand for new innovative products
for coated steel and aluminum. Several
examples of recent innovations were
presented in “The Color of The Year”
book including CERAM-A-STAR Frost,
the award-winning Wine Metallic finish
for domestic appliances, and the new
Copper 3D color.

In late 2016, AkzoNobel introduced a new CERAM-A-STAR Frost with a special ‘frost’ texture that combines excellent durability and appealing appearance with sustainability.

“Our high-performance paint systems are recognized as the best in the industry. Based on the superior performance of those systems, we developed a tough and durable two-coat exterior finish with a unique chemistry, able to create a textured coating surface utilizing a special pigmentation that can help reduce energy consumption,”said Dominique Fort, global marketing director, AkzoNobel Metal Coatings.

The frosted look gives a soft finish and is available in the most popular colors. Beyond providing an attractive exterior, when used with AkzoNobel’s high-performance primer, this two-coat system provides exceptional durability. It offers superior resistance to moisture