The expansion will allow Sherwin-Williams to increase the production of the non-BPA coating valPure V70 for beverage cans.
The international paints and coatings manufacturer Sherwin-Williams
has recently announced that, after a multi-year investment, it has completed the expansion of its packaging coatings facility in Deeside (United Kingdom) and Tournus (France). The plants will be mostly dedicated to the production of the non-BPA epoxy coating valPure V70 for beverage cans.
The V70 coating technology has been specifically developed to meet the challenging standards of the metal packaging industry. As a matter of fact, it offers superior application performance, excellent flavour retention and corrosion resistance without employing non-bisphenol A (NBPA).
“The valPure V70 coating was developed using our Safety by Design protocol, that includes screening and rigorous testing of materials to ensure not only current compliance but also products that will stand up to scientific rigor over the long term. We are truly committed to providing a long-term effective coating alternative for the industry,” has stated Burt Marchman, the president of Sherwin-Williams Packaging Coatings.
The increased European production addresses the pending European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) restriction on BPA. The plants are now producing commercial batches of the valPure V70 series to supply the European, Middle East, African and Indian markets.
“Sherwin-Williams is focused on supporting our European customers and brand owners as that market converts to non-BPA coatings. The valPure V70 represents the future of epoxy coatings for light metal packaging. To support the growing demand for the product line, Sherwin-Williams embarked on a programme to invest in expansions in the region, modernising our beverage coatings research and development lab in France and installing new reactor systems in both the U.K. and France,” has added Marchman.