AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings has started to develop advanced technologies that will help to bring the automotive industry into the future. As e-mobility and the demand for electric vehicles is continuingly increasing all over the world, AkzoNobel is focusing its efforts on the growing needs of the customers within this industry.
Following the increasing global demand for electric vehicles, manufacturers within the e-mobility industry are seeking world class solutions that will help protect motors, battery systems and electrical storage of electrical cars and components. AkzoNobel has therefore decided to offer its expertise to this new and innovative field, by creating a dedicated powder coating portfolio, alongside a team of technical specialists providing expert assistance if needed.
“Thanks to our renowned Resicoat brand, we have more than 50 years of experience in offering tried, tested and proven performance for a wide range of electrical insulation and high temperature solutions,” commented Daniela Vlad, Director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings. “Building on that global track record, we’re now taking our innovation even further to help power up the next generation of e-mobility through both our Resicoat and Interpon brands.”
The company has a strong experience in the coating industry, as its product are already used on car bodies and interiors, as well as on alloy wheels. The rapid growth of e-mobility has led to the emergence of new challenges but also opportunities for AkzoNobel, that will now help batteries last longer, thus allowing electric vehicles to drive even further. Market research suggests indeed that the global electric vehicles industry will be worth around $700billion by 2026, up from $140billion in 2019.
That is why AkzoNobel has finally decided to help guide the industry on its way by continuing to innovate and providing more sustainable solutions for its customers.
“We want to help transform the e-mobility market through our pioneering approach and long-standing commitment to technical excellence. We have all the experience and expertise necessary to support the innovators of the next generation technologies that will be used in the world’s most advanced electric vehicles. You could say we’re driving the current to power the future,” concluded Daniela Vlad.