TAGS: Aerospace Coatings Sustainability / Natural Coatings
AkzoNobel announces the laying of the first stone of its ambitious investment project of 22 million euros. It marks a significant step in the development of its Pamiers site specializing in aeronautical paints. The investment should enable this strategic European site for AkzoNobel to continue its growth in an expanding market.
Total Investment of €22 Mn
Th project represents a total investment amount of 22 million euros. Its objective is to help optimize the sustainable performance of the site over the long term. This is achieved by significantly reducing its environmental footprint thanks to high standards in terms of safety and the environment.
The investment will allow the Pamiers site to meet the needs of a growing market, with a 50% increase in its production capacity.
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This investment gives real added value to our site. Thanks to this new configuration, this equipment integrating the most advanced technologies available on the market, we aim to raise our standards in terms of safety and the environment very high. It will undoubtedly contribute to achieving a level of excellence and, at the same time, to promoting the future growth of our site,” said Arnaud Charmetant, director of the Pamiers site.
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The laying of the first stone of this project marks an important step in the development of the Pamiers site. It is part of AkzoNobel's strategy of growth and industrial excellence and underlines our company's ambition to create sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly industrial infrastructures that meet market needs,” said Alexandre Gonin, president of AkzoNobel France.
Site Significance in Global Market
The AkzoNobel site in Pamiers produces and distributes paints for aeronautics in France and around the world. 40% of its production is intended for the French market, 20% for the European market and 40% for the world market.
It has unique industrial know-how, a capacity for innovation and proximity to its customers. AkzoNobel is the first European manufacturer to introduce waterborne coatings for aeronautics. The site continues to stand out for its innovations in durability and performance. It has two R&D laboratories. One is dedicated to aircraft structure paints and the second one is dedicated to interior cabin paints which work to develop chromate-free products.
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Our role is to believe in the future and prepare for it. AkzoNobel, whose know-how is unique and recognized throughout the world, is today investing in Pamiers. It is testimony to its commitment to move in this direction and, on behalf of our municipality, you see me delighted,” said Frédérique Thiennot, madam mayor of Pamiers.
To be Operational by End of 2026
The work has just started and will last thirty months. They will take place in several stages in order to guarantee the continuity of the site's activity and high-quality service to its customers. These new infrastructures should be operational by the end of 2026.
The reconfiguration of the site will include the construction of two new buildings. The first, with an area of 2,252 m
2, will include all storage of finished products, raw materials and packaging. The second, 895 m
2, will accommodate tank cleaning and waste management.
A complete reorganization of existing buildings will also optimize internal flows. It will integrate fire detection and extinguishing systems, ventilation with filtration of atmospheric emissions as well as water management. This will be done at the cutting edge of technology and in line with the latest environmental requirements.
Source: AkzoNobel