Akzo Nobel helps professional painters launch new color sensors

Thanks to Akzo Nobel's new digital color sensor, professional painters can now more confidently match their customers' color choices accurately in seconds Small portable devices can accurately scan colors on any object It then links to the color sensor application to provide accurate color matching The sensor, which is currently being launched in more than 12 countries and helps more than 12000 professional painters do their daily work, is the latest example of how AkzoNobel can spread its innovation and expertise across a wide range of canvases, rather than just focusing on paints and coatings "We have a good track record in providing leading tools and services to painters, and color sensors are the latest proof of our commitment to developing solutions that meet customer challenges and performance needs," explains Nuno Pena, global marketing director Paint before decoration "We are passionate about paint and we want to make the work of professional painters as smooth as possible." Danny Lucas, executive chairman and managing director of Lucas UK, added: "since beta launched last June, we have been using color sensor tools at various flagship construction sites This device changes the way of color matching, and has great absorption The system is available to all our painters, architects for specification purposes, and end customers for enhanced operation and maintenance solutions "According to the study, up to 55% of customers found that the paint color was different from their expectation once it had been applied to the wall Through the use of color sensors, professional painters can assure customers that they will provide accurate color matching "We want to give color sensors to as many artists as possible," Pena said "It's easy to carry, no calibration, and works seamlessly with the color sensor application With an accuracy of more than 90%, the tool will give customers more confidence in the professionalism of painters and should be part of every painter's toolkit "The product is sold under AkzoNobel's decorative paint brands (including sikkens, Dulux trade, Marshall, coral and alba) and is expected to be launched in more countries later this year.