AkzoNobel has released a new self-cleaning exterior coating in China. The new TRINAR SC Series uses rainwater to wash away dust as well as stains from building walls, helping buildings stay clean for a longer time.
The coating was specially developed to support China's urban renewal projects. It is made for high-end buildings with curved and unique designs that are difficult to clean as well as maintain.
The coating uses hydrophilic self-cleaning technology and meets the international AAMA 2605 weather resistance standard. It protects building surfaces from weather damage as well as aid buildings keep a clean with new-looking appearance.
As buildings need to be cleaned less often, the coating can lower maintenance costs over the building's lifetime. It also lowers the use of water, cleaning chemicals, as well as other resources, making it environmentally friendly solution.
The coating has already been tested on an office building in Dongying Economic Development Zone, where it showed strong self-cleaning performance. It has also been used in premium building projects, including 16 On A Street in Hong Kong.
AkzoNobel plans to introduce the coating to more high-end building projects in China. The launch expands the company's range of advanced architectural coatings as well as supports the high demand for high-quality along with sustainable construction.
As per Coherent Market Insights, the Paints and Coatings Market will grow at an 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2026 to 2033, from USD 209.89 Bn in 2026 to around USD 268.85 Bn by 2033. The paints and coatings market is thriving, powered by growth in construction and automotive industries. Higher spending on home buildings all across the world is driving demand for decorative paints. Businesses are well placed to tap into these emerging opportunities.
“This is a significant innovation which will enable customers to unlock the long-term value of self-cleaning technology, with no changes to existing customers’ coating lines – and zero compromise on color selection or finish texture,” explains James Kavanagh, Commercial Director of AkzoNobel’s Coil and Extrusion business. Continues Kavanagh: “As cities reach new heights and aesthetics evolve with the times, the steady upgrading of urban spaces is positioning architectural design at the core of shaping urban identity. With a global commercial track record of more than 25 years in coil self-cleaning coatings, we’re ideally placed to meet this increasing demand.”
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