AkzoNobel Powder Coatings launches Eco+ Services to help manufacturers measure and improve sustainability performance

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AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has launched Eco+ Services, a comprehensive suite of technical, digital and data driven solutions designed to help manufacturers better understand, measure and improve the sustainability of their coating operations.

Developed as part of the company’s wider sustainability strategy, Eco+ Services brings together advanced digital tools, in depth technical expertise and verified environmental data. The aim is to provide manufacturers with a clearer and more detailed view of their coating processes and environmental footprint, enabling more informed decision making across production environments.

By assessing key metrics such as carbon footprint and energy consumption, while also identifying opportunities to enhance performance, the services deliver practical insights that support measurable operational improvements. This is increasingly important as UK and European manufacturers face growing regulatory pressure and customer demand to demonstrate sustainability progress and reduce emissions across their operations.

Eco+ Services addresses several critical priorities for modern manufacturing businesses, including improving operational efficiency, optimising coating processes and reducing energy consumption. It also enhances transparency around environmental performance, helping organisations align with sustainability targets and reporting requirements. By making sustainability data more accessible and easier to interpret, manufacturers are better equipped to take ownership of their environmental impact and identify areas for continuous improvement.

“Customers today are looking for more than high-performance coatings,” said Jorrit van Rijn, Marketing Director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings. “Manufacturers want partners who can help them run more efficient coating operations and better understand their environmental footprint. Eco+ Services gives customers the insights they need to improve performance and make informed decisions about their operations.”

The Eco+ Services portfolio is structured around three core areas: application optimisation, energy savings and access to verified environmental data.

Application optimisation focuses on improving coating consistency, reducing material consumption and increasing process efficiency. A key example is Flightpath Pro, an AI based solution developed in collaboration with coatingAI. This technology optimises spray gun settings during application using cloud based data analysis, helping to minimise defects and overspray while delivering consistent coating thickness and reducing overall material usage. For manufacturers, this translates into improved product quality and lower operating costs.

Energy savings are supported through targeted energy and carbon footprint consulting services. These use data driven assessments of curing operations to identify inefficiencies and highlight opportunities to reduce energy consumption and emissions. With energy costs remaining a major concern for UK industry, such insights are particularly valuable for manufacturers seeking to improve both sustainability performance and cost efficiency.

Access to verified environmental data is another key pillar of Eco+ Services. This includes a third party certified Environmental Product Declaration for the Interpon D powder coatings range, developed in accordance with ISO 14025:2006 type III declaration and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021 standards.

The EPD provides transparent reporting of environmental impact across the product lifecycle, supporting customers in meeting sustainability reporting requirements and contributing to green building certification schemes such as LEED and BREEAM.

In addition, AkzoNobel supplies product carbon footprint data calculated in line with recognised ISO standards. This gives manufacturers deeper insight into emissions associated with powder coatings, enabling more accurate sustainability reporting and better informed material selection.

“Our technical expertise has always been central to how we support customers and we continue to expand how we help customers improve the sustainability and performance of their operations,” adds van Rijn. “By combining our specialist knowledge with digital tools and environmental insights, Eco+ Services helps manufacturers improve coating performance, reduce carbon footprint and gain clearer visibility of their environmental impact. It’s about turning sustainability into measurable operational improvements and giving customers the confidence and information they need to own their impact.”

As sustainability becomes an increasingly important driver in manufacturing strategy, solutions such as Eco+ Services highlight the growing role of digitalisation and data in enabling more efficient, transparent and environmentally responsible coating operations.

Learn more about Eco+ Services.