AkzoNobel is a global leader in decorative paints, performance coatings, and speciality chemicals and is dedicated to being a sustainable producer. Within its Automotive and Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit, deeper insights into energy usage and carbon emissions during the application process of liquid paints were needed. This effort was essential for validating the company’s sustainability goals, especially as existing models were inadequate.
Building on the success of a previously developed tool that modelled energy usage in the Powder Coatings’ curing process, AkzoNobel sought to adapt and expand this model for the ASC business unit. The goal was to incorporate various variables relevant to liquid paint applications. Throughout the project, the team identified and rated the most significant factors influencing energy usage in these processes.
The findings were validated collaboratively with AkzoNobel and its clients, ensuring the model’s accuracy and effectiveness. As a result of our efforts, the project deepened the understanding of energy consumption and reinforced AkzoNobel’s commitment to sustainability.
