TAGS: Architectural Coatings Sustainability / Natural Coatings
AkzoNobel has invested in a new production line for water-based texture paints boosting capacity for supplying more sustainable products at Songjiang site in Shanghai, China.
The site is one of four water-based decorative paints plants in China and among the company’s largest globally. The new facility will produce Dulux products for various markets, such as interior decoration, architecture and leisure.
Features System to Lower VOC Emissions
The new production line features an advanced system which lowers VOC emissions. Other recent projects include introducing new solar energy systems and a more automated high-speed filling line.
Nearly €7.5 million has been invested in the Songjiang since the start of 2021. The new production line features an advanced system which lowers VOC emissions. Other recent projects include introducing new solar energy systems and a more automated high-speed filling line.
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As AkzoNobel's largest single country market, China has huge potential,” said Mark Kwok, president and business director for decorative paints China/North Asia. “
The new production line will help to enhance our leading position in paints and coatings in China by expanding new markets and further driving us our towards our Grow & Deliver strategic ambitions.”
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Our new production line will not only enable us to better meet market demand, but also help to optimize our supply chain so we can serve customers more efficiently and effectively,” said Fred Moreux, Asia manufacturing director. “
It’s also a great example of our People. Planet. Paint. approach to pioneering more sustainable products, optimizing resources and improving productivity.”
Source: AkzoNobel