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AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings Bring Depth to 2022 Colour of the Year AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has released the 2022 Colour of the Year for the architectural segment: it is Baku, a soft, shimmering grey, with hints of indigo blue and silver, that reflects the shades of limitless skies.
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rchitects looking for
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We’re excited to bring surfaces
a sophisticated take
to life with our Interpon Futura
on AkzoNobel’s 2022
Collection and its carefully
Colour of the Year can benefit
selected Colour of the Year,
from Interpon’s Baku. Building
Baku.”
on the light and airy shades of
She adds that sustainability
Bright Skies, which draws out
is integrated into everything
themes such as expansion,
created by Interpon: “We strive to
open air and the great
lead our industry by pioneering
outdoors, Baku is part of the
a new world of possibilities by
2022-2025 Futura Collection,
empowering people, reducing
and provides bold, neutral
our impact on the planet and
tones to bring the collection
consistently innovating to deliver
down to Earth.
the most sustainable solutions
Many events over the past two
for our customers. That’s why we
years have thrown the social,
call our approach to sustainable
economic and environmental
business People.Planet.Paint.
aspects of our lives into
The four inspiring palettes of
sharper focus. Extensive
the 2022 Colour of the Year
global trend research done by
– Workshop, Greenhouse,
a team of AkzoNobel experts
Studio and Lighthouse – offer
and international designers
inspiration in the form of on-
reveals that we’re reassessing
trend shades, textures, metallics
what really matters and
and special effects, including
ready for a fresh approach to
several ultra matt finishes, for
everything.
both interior and exterior applications.
Conducted annually by AkzoNobel for nearly 20 years, the research
With no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and significantly less waste,
generates valuable insights that are translated by paints and coatings
superdurable Interpon powder coatings are a sustainable option. They
experts into their respective segments. The result is on-trend, market-
require less maintenance and stand the test of time in high touch areas
specific products, and design inspiration, such as offered by the Futura
such as tables, chairs, filing cabinets, lockers, furniture and aluminium
Collection, that help customers make a strong statement. The Futura
windows and doors.
Collection has been the leading colour range in the powder industry for
Drawing on centuries of expertise in paints and coatings, AkzoNobel
decades, with a colour palette which is updated every four years.
pioneers a world of possibilities for customers and consumers to
“Helping customers bring their imagination to life is integral to our
differentiate themselves, their products, and their spaces so they can
Interpon brand,” says Daniela Vlad, Business Director of AkzoNobel
show the world who they truly are.
Powder Coatings. “Our products – enhanced by our colour trend research – are key to achieving architectural beauty, whether we’re
For further information:
making a building stand out or blend seamlessly into its environment.
www.interpon.com/gb/markets/architecture
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