Take a Powder: the rise of powder-coated finishes

Environmental and cost benefits have led powder coatings to replace liquid coatings in an increasing number of applications. Architects are increasingly happy to explore the wide range of finishes that are now possible, and even wood has been added to the list of...

Intellicure improves adhesive systems

Akzo Nobel say wood adhesives have just got smarter, due a new way of helping customers become more efficient. Known as intelliCURE, the novel system involves bundling actual products, software and machinery into a single solution for manufacturers of glued wooden...

Flying tiger

Animal attraction has drawn AkzoNobel and Embraer together to develop stunning livery for three of the aircraft maker’s latest line of E2 business jets. The eye-catching trio of designs – depicting an eagle, a tiger and a shark – were created using...