Stahl Opens Powder Coatings Center of Excellence in Barcelona
WAALWIJK, The Netherlands — Stahl opened its first Center of Excellence for Powder Coatings in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. With this new Center of Excellence, Stahl strengthens its position as a technology leader for UV and ULB powder coatings for heat-sensitive substrates for interior and architectural applications. The strategic location of this knowledge and testing center enables Stahl to accelerate its services for the main European markets.
The Center of Excellence for Powder Coatings is the result of the takeover of the research and development facilities of OEM NuTech, an Australian-based expert in the development of powder coating products and processes specific for heat-sensitive materials, in May of this year . Stahl and OEM NuTech have been working together in a joint venture since July 2015. During this cooperation, they created a unique system for the development of high-quality and eco-friendly powder coatings.