TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Coatings
Nippon Paint enters into a partnership agreement with TÜV Rheinland. The agreement was signed during PV EXPO 2024. Representatives from both parties attended the signing ceremony. TÜV Rheinland is an international independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization.
The agreement involves extensive collaboration in green and sustainable development. It will focus on coatings, composite frame, photovoltaic (PV) modules and other tests and international certification services.
Carbon Neutrality Initiative
Spurred by World’s ‘Carbon Neutrality Initiative’, energy conservation and carbon reduction have taken center stage across various industries. Within the PV sector, high-performance glass fiber-reinforced composites have gained significant attention in the market. This is due to their exceptional strength and lightweight.
Nippon Paint is pioneering innovations in this area with the introduction of NP Sparlite®. NP Sparlite® is a high-performance, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly composite coating solution. It is specifically designed to address inherent coating challenges in fiber-reinforced composites.
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Leveraging its global resources, Nippon Paint has been committed to innovation-driven growth. In recent years, we have escalated investments aimed at fostering a green ecosystem and facilitating industry advancement in a sustainable, low-carbon, and high-quality manner,” said Dr. Hong Jiang, chief technology officer, NIPSEA Group.
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As a technological supplier of PV testing and certification, TÜV Rheinland is renowned for its rigorous and high-quality testing and certification services. The signing of this agreement signifies the strengthening of collaboration across multiple domains between the two companies, establishing a profound strategic partnership,” continued Jiang.
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Together, we will advocate for the industry’s high-quality and sustainable development, contribute to the global shift towards green energy, and provide reliable product safety support for Nippon Paint’s international market expansion,” added Jiang.
Implementing Green & Low-carbon Initiatives
Through collaborative efforts with TÜV Rheinland and other partners, the company is committed to tackling the challenges associated with global sustainable development.
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We are pleased to deepen our collaboration with Nippon Paint. The signing marks a significant milestone for both companies," said Li Weichun, global vice president of Power Electronics and general manager of Solar & Commercial Products Greater China, TÜV Rheinland Group.
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Nippon Paint seeks to actively seize the opportunities presented by green development. Also, remains dedicated to implementing green and low-carbon initiatives,” continued Weichun.
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TÜV Rheinland will continue to leverage its technological expertise, extensive experience and resources to provide Nippon Paint with rigorous quality certification and safety performance testing services to support its global expansion endeavors. Going forward, both parties will collectively drive technological innovation within the industry. Also, together pave the way for a new era of high-quality green development,” added Weichun.
Source: Nippon Paint Holdings