3 A unique combination OF TECHNOLOGIES GEARED TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY
The Group is one of the few companies to have invested simultaneously in all four current coating technologies, for which it has world‑renowned solutions aqueous resins, such as the Encor® Flex range and Kynar Aquatec® emulsion used for cool roofing applications (see p. 33); high‑solid resins, which are diluted in application (in the context of industrial coating); powder resins, increasingly used in hyper durable industrial coatings; and photocurable resins to achieve greater durability and a high‑end coating finish. This unique combination enables the Group to provide more sustainable and innovative solutions in the most dynamic segments of the market.
4 Application processes:
A DRIVING FORCE FOR PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
In the context of industrial coating, a key driver for optimizing the consumption of resources and energy lies in the advancement of application processes among end customers. Arkema is a key player in these transformations, thanks to its portfolio of innovative materials and the support it offers to compounders and appliers in terms of implementing them. Its high‑solid resins combine lower transport costs with better industrial efficiency during application; its powder resins, like Reafree® polyester resins, are characterized by their low baking temperatures. Finally, its photocurable resins represent a breakthrough technology for industrial coating with considerable time and energy savings compared to conventional processes (see p. 32).
