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Nanocoating Reduces Energy Consumption - Posted 4/15/08

April 15, 2008
Anz Ceramic Coating™ from Greenstone Holdings, Inc. is designed to reduce energy costs. Developed by Anz Environmental Development Co. Ltd. in Japan, the product is based on a leading nanotechnology process using layers of ball-shaped, submicron-size ceramic particles to reflect approximately 90% of sunlight.

Anz Ceramic Coating™ from Greenstone Holdings, Inc. is designed to reduce energy costs. Developed by Anz Environmental Development Co. Ltd. in Japan, the product is based on a leading nanotechnology process using layers of ball-shaped, submicron-size ceramic particles to reflect approximately 90% of sunlight. Actual buildings with their roofs coated with the product have shown that the coating can reduce the internal temperature of a building anywhere between 14 to 22°F. Each one degree reduction can save anywhere between 5 to 8% in energy cost, which means that the new coating can save a lot more than 50%. In addition to buildings, ACC can also be used on vehicles, trains, and ships. In the City of Hiroshima in Japan, the coating is used on city buses to reduce air-conditioning costs.

For more information, visit www.egreenstone.com.

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