Akoma celebrates the 50th anniversary of ® 500 PVDF

China Coatings network
: (March 2, 2015, Shanghai, China / Corombe, France) Acoma Group brand Kynar 500® PVDF resin will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. With leading fluorinated technology, coatings based on Kynar 500® PVDF resins offer excellent durability, weather resistance and color preservation. The demand for applications in the construction sector continues to grow due to the constant pursuit of superior performance.
is the only manufacturer of Kynar 500® PVDF and has strict licensing procedures for its use. Kynar 500® coatings protect the exterior walls of buildings for a long time and are used in landmarks around the world, including the Louvre Pyramids in Paris, Wimbledon 1 in London, the Pearl of the East in Shanghai and the Renaissance Center in Detroit.Erwoan Pezron, Global Operations Director,
Akoma Fluoropolymers, said: "Thanks to the support of our licensed partners, including PPG Industries, Kynar 500® PVDF Resin
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will continue to protect these beautiful architectural treasures for a long time and continue to attract attention.
High-performance coatings based on Kynar 500® PVDF resins are mainly used in structural components such as aluminum profiles, aluminum plates (including aluminum single plates, aluminum honeycombs and aluminum composite plates), galvanized steel plates and aluminum-plated zinc plates, which can withstand environmental erosion such as heat, humidity, pollution, acid rain, corrosive salt spray, and wind sand for decades. Founded in 1965, Kynar 500® PVDF's breakthrough coating technology is recognized in the construction industry as the world's most weather-resistant decorative coating technology thanks to its excellent color and gloss hold. Today, Kynar 500® PVDF coatings are applied to billions of square feet of building surfaces around the world, protecting commercial, industrial, public and civil buildings around the world from outdoor climates, aging and pollutants.
strong research and development capabilities, Akoma has a strong tradition of continuously developing next-generation coating solutions based on Kynar 500® PVDF coating technology. The recently introduced Kynar 500®FSF® resin, which uses a fluorine-free surfactant manufacturing process, eliminates the use of perfluoroogluoroactants, including ammonium perfluorooglycate (PFOA). Akoma has also developed Kynar Aquatec® emulsions for the production of water-based PVDF coatings to meet stringent requirements for reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). As the industry's leading fluoropolymer supplier, Akoma will continue to uphold our commitment to providing our customers with more innovative coating solutions based on the Kynar 500® PVDF over the next 50 years, while celebrating half a century of legend in this industry-leading product.
let's celebrate the 50th anniversary ® Kynar 500. For more product information, please visit the Kynar500 .com website and follow Akoma's official WeChat platform for the latest developments in the Group.
about Kynar ® PVDF resin:
Kynar ® PVDF in 1965 and is used in construction metal coatings for its superior durability. Over the years, in order to meet a wide variety of markets and applications, Akoma has developed a ® Kynar brand. Kynar®Fluoropolymer products are highly chemically resistant, ultraviolet aging and high temperature resistant, and are widely used in the chemical processing industry, offshore oil and gas pipeline production, water treatment, and emerging applications including lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic solar module back panels. For more information on Kynar® PVDF product specifications and application areas, please visit.
: As a global
company and France's leading chemical producer, Akoma is building the future of the chemical industry every day. We produce high standards of specialty chemicals in a responsible and innovative manner, providing practical solutions to a number of challenges, including climate change, access to drinking water, the future of the energy industry, fossil fuel storage, and the need for lightweight materials. With operations in nearly 50 countries and 19,000 employees, Akoma has research and development centers in North America, France and Asia with annual sales of 7.6 billion euros. With a range of world-renowned brands, Akoma is a leader in all relevant areas.
Kynar 500® FSF ®, Kynar Aquatec® and Kynar ® registered trademarks of the Akoma Group.