Trestles opens the gate to new markets and customers with Redox One Coat

Phil Black - PII Editor 31/07/2024

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Interpon Redox One Coat powder coatings from AkzoNobel are at the heart of a new drive by Trestles, the Czech-based metal shelving manufacturer, to break into the global gates and fences sector with products that deliver exceptional levels of quality, durability and anti-corrosion performance at an affordable price.

While powder coatings traditionally require a primer layer for corrosion protection, followed by a topcoat for gloss and UV protection, Interpon Redox One Coat enables Trestles to reach corrosion protection up to C4M and high UV durability in a single coat which requires only a base chemical pre-treatment.

Since only one coat is needed, application costs are reduced, energy bills are less, and production volumes are increased, while the product quality and appearance remain at the highest level: “In the gates and fences sector in particular, there are many companies we compete against, most of whom have more experience than us,” says Daniel Molnár, Procurement Manager.

“To stand out from the competition we need to have the best quality, and since Redox One Coat can be applied to both stainless steel and zinc steel, we are able to deliver the quality our customers are looking for at the price they are willing to pay.”

Interpon Redox One Coat was recommended by AkzoNobel’s Technical Services team and chosen only after tests against samples from other manufacturers: “In salt spray tests, Interpon Redox One Coat performed the best in protecting our products against corrosion,” Daniel continues.

“We also tested it on different steel surfaces, as well as some Beta products we currently have on trial, with excellent results. We wanted to be sure the product would perform, even in rain or snow, and since using Redox One Coat there have been no complaints.”

With almost three decades of manufacturing expertise, Trestles now manufactures more than 1.6 million products a year and works across more than 30 countries, exporting 95% of its total production to other European countries. Daniel says that having a global supplier like AkzoNobel as a partner is a key advantage to keeping its four powder coating lines running:

“AkzoNobel not only has the products and colours we need, but its people are also very friendly and flexible to work with. The technical support we receive is certainly one of the reasons why we continue to be one of the most important manufacturers in the entire EU.”

Sanal Limoncuoglu, Commercial Director South and East Europe of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings adds: “Businesses like Trestles need simple, effective solutions to get the job done quickly, easily and at a lower cost, but to a high level of quality. With Interpon Redox One Coat we’ve removed the need for a second process for the same job, saving on powder, energy and labour, maximizing productivity while maintaining the quality standards our customers demand. Redox One Coat is not only a good for our customers’ financial performance, and being competitive in new markets, but can also help in reducing their carbon footprint.”

Pawel Nowak, CEO of Trestles, agrees. In a competitive market, Trestles is offering customers a new portfolio of fencing systems, and recognises that quality is key: “We demonstrate this quality with what is visible at first glance – the powder coating system of the Interpon Redox One Coat series from AkzoNobel,” he concludes.