AkzoNobel introduced Eco+, a new designation that brings together its most sustainable powder coating products across the Interpon and Resicoat ranges.

The Eco+ portfolio highlights powder coatings that deliver measurable sustainability improvements alongside defined performance benefits. According to the company, qualifying products demonstrate verified gains in areas such as reduced energy use, lower waste generation, improved material efficiency, extended service life or reduced carbon footprint.

Products earn Eco+ status based on data-backed criteria showing improvement in one or more defined sustainability areas. These include lower curing temperatures and faster cure cycles, reduced rework through single-layer systems, minimized manufacturing and application waste, optimized material use, longer-lasting durability and reduced carbon impact through raw material selection, including bio-attributed resins.

“Powder coatings are already one of the most sustainable coating technologies available,” said Jorrit van Rijn, marketing director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings. “With Eco+, we make it easier for customers to see where sustainability genuinely adds value. Whether it’s lower energy use, greater efficiency or longer service life, Eco+ highlights the powder coating solutions that help customers reduce their impact while improving how their operations perform. That’s what value-driven sustainability means to us.”

AkzoNobel said the Eco+ portfolio spans a wide range of industries and applications, including architectural, automotive, appliance, functional and general industrial uses. Performance attributes include low-temperature curing, enhanced corrosion protection, high durability and improved process efficiency.

“With Eco+, we’re not asking customers to choose between sustainability and performance,” van Rijn added. “We’re showing that the right powder coatings can deliver both, and that’s how real progress is made.”

This announcement reflects broader activity in Powder Coatings focused on balancing performance, efficiency and sustainability in industrial finishing.