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Through its new photovoltaic plant, Adapta is making a step forward in its journey to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Adapta has announced the aim to reach its carbon neutrality target by 2050. As part of this process, the company completed the installation of a new 38.7 kWp photovoltaic plant for self-consumption. Thanks to this new plant, Adapta has now available 338.7 kWp of power and 1,886 solar panels. The company has calculated its carbon footprint for the 2020 financial year that is going to complement the data that had been registered in the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge for Scopes 1,2 and 3. Carbon footprint is today a very important topic: it is one of the indicators that can be obtained through the development of the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) verified by an independent third party and it measures the amount of the greenhouse gases that are produced. It is then a simplified version of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), in which a single category of environmental impact is considered. “As set forth in our management policy, we are committed to providing appropriate environmental information on our products, guided by a clear and transparent strategy to share the environmental profile of our activities. True to this commitment, we have prepared an EPD in relation to our ADAPTA VIVENDI product lines and ADAPTA VIVENDI SDS,” commented the company. EPDs document information related to the environmental behaviour of a product based on its LCA. This information is divided into several impact categories such as global warming, acidification and ozone layer depletion with additional information (emissions produced, waste generated). So, it makes it possible to compare information between products with the same function. In Adapta’s case, AENOR is the entity that has verified the EPD according to ISO 14025, following the Product Category Rules (PCR) 2014: 05 UN CPC 3511 Paints and varnishes and related products (version 1.0 of 17 / 04/2014) prepared by the International EPD System. The ADAPTA VIVENDI and VIVENDI SDS collections have also been tested according to the ISO 16000-9: 2006 standard for determining the emission of VOC from construction and furniture products: the company has received an A+ score (very low emissions) for its wall, ceiling, window and door products.
For further information: www.adaptacolor.com
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Si-Quat by AFFIX Labs to Be Used on Franz Kiel’s Public Transport Interiors
AFFIX Labs has closed a deal with seating systems manufacturer for commercial vehicles and public transport Franz Kiel for the use of anti-microbial coating Si-Quat to ensure protection against contagious microbes.
Franz Kiel GmbH, manufacturer of seats for buses and trains, will apply Si-Quat, a durable semi-permanent anti-microbial coating developed by AFFIX Labs to protect public transport interiors from contagious microbes such as the SARS-COV-2 virus, which can survive for up to 3 days on some surfaces, making regularly touched areas in public spaces potential hotspots for cross contamination. Si-Quat is proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including SARSCOV-2, thus helping ensure that public transport is safer as people around the world begin getting back onto buses and trains and preventing cross contamination. The coating creates a durable layer of polymerized active ingredient that binds to walls, handles, furniture, and other key touch points, staying in place for up to 12 months. The coating has been tested and certified to be effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and has passed the rigorous EN45545-2 HL3 flammability norm for trains and REG118.3 for busses. “We are delighted to be working with AFFIX Labs to roll out Si-Quat in public transport systems around the world. It’s easy to apply, it works and we have had great support from the AFFIX Labs team. We hope that our partnership can help to re-open countries and boost passengers trust in once again using public transport,” said Daniel Fräde, Kiel’s Sales Director Bus Division. “By treating the vast fleets of vehicles that power the mass movement of people in countries all over the world, AFFIX and Kiel Seating can create safe transportation interiors which are a key component of national infrastructures. We are proud to be part of the global effort to build a more future-proof response to COVID-19, and other contagions that have the potential to cause pandemics” concluded Tom Sam, CEO of AFFIX Labs.
For further information: www.affixlabs.com
Datacolor has widened its series of high efficiency and reliability benchtop spectrophotometers with Spectro 1000X and Spectro 700V.
Datacolor® recently launched Spectro 1000X and Spectro 700V, two new close-tolerance benchtop spectrophotometer models specifically designed for high efficiency and reliability in colour formulation and quality control. Spectro 1000X has an upward-facing aperture and it is perfect for liquid, paste, powder and granular samples; while the vertical configuration of the Spectro 700V allows customers to measure a larger variety of samples. Thanks to the ability to capture the temperature of the samples measured, both models guarantee high safety in colour measurement operations. This new quality control feature is critically important for those working with materials at high temperature ranges to ensure they measure the colour accurately.
For further information: www.datacolor.com
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Spectro 1000 X.
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Evonik and SI Coatings Develop Water-based Primer for Polyamide Coatings
Evonik Industries and SI Coatings have developed a water-based primer for the pretreatment of steel prior to coating in the fluidized-bed process with VESTOSINT polyamide 12 powder.
Evonik – manufacturer of polyamide 12 compounds, which are in high demand in the automotive, oil and gas, medical and sports sectors – and SI Coatings – specialist in the production of technical, functional and decorative coatings as well as adhesion promoters for a wide range of applications – have joined forced to develop a new water-based primer for the pretreatment of steel prior to coating in the fluidized-bed process with VESTOSINT® polyamide 12 powder. Until recently, large-area steel parts, especially concave surfaces, were pretreated with solvent-containing primers when exceptional adhesion was required, for example, in contact with water. The new primer Si Coatings 100011-00L with water hazard class WGK1 does not require any special work protection technology such as fume hoods. The product is label-free according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The residual solvent content, reported as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), is less than 2%. The primer has a shelf life of six months when stored frost-free and can be applied by brushing, spraying, dipping or doctoring and baked at about 300 °C during heating for the fluidized bed process with VESTOSINT. One possible application is cardan shafts, which are coated on both the outside and the inside. “Evonik has firmly anchored the idea of environmental compatibility in its corporate strategy. Therefore, for the processing of VESTOSINT we were looking for a partner with whom we could develop a waterbased primer that is precisely matched to our polyamide powder. We found this partner in SI Coatings,” says Dr. Dominic Störkle, head of the Additive Manufacturing & Material Solutions product line at Evonik. “Since we are a globally active company, we can offer the jointly developed primer to Evonik customers worldwide and also in small quantities,” says Managing Director Andreas Kunz of SI Coatings, emphasizing the advantage of the partnership.
For further information: www.evonik.com and www.huehoco.com/en/company/si-coatings
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Interpon Has Launched the Précis Ultra Matt Range
AkzoNobel introduces the new coating range Interpon D2015 Précis Ultra Matt that allows for the creation of surfaces with ultra-matte finishes that give a glow of brilliance and luminescence to architectural surfaces.
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Interpon Précis Ultra Matt range provides a finer mica effect that allows an ultra-matte surface to change in appearance depending on the way the light reflects on it. In this way architects will be able to have a finish with excellent aesthetic qualities and super durability.
In addition, Interpon powder coatings are environmentally friendly because: • are free of VOCs and solvents; • produce less waste than other coatings solutions; • produce minimal overspray; • are easily recoverable and reusable; • are not evaporable in the atmosphere.
“All shades within the new range provide an astonishing non-reflective surface never seen before with an powder coating. Thanks to the metallic travel, light is capable of dancing across the surface while keeping its ultra matt appearance. We have a proven track record of innovating to meet the architectural sector’s ambitions with on-trend colours and finishes and Interpon D2015 Précis Ultra Matt is no exception. We always stay true to our mission of creating the best products on the market from both a durability and sustainability perspective to support the design of Green Buildings”, says Bob Dirks, Global Segment Manager Architectural, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings. “Once again, the Interpon brand is helping its customers to bring their imagination to life: being able to make a building distinct or memorable, or even blending it within its specific setting, is key to achieving architectural beauty. Thanks to our commitment to innovation, we are redefining how powder coatings contribute to the urban aesthetics of a building with new finishes and textures that enable architects to create truly amazing designs that stand the test of time”, concludes Daniela Vlad, Business Director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings.
