AkzoNobel and Signify Strengthen Partnership to Illuminate a Brighter Future

A shared commitment to making the built environment more sustainable and lowering carbon emissions has resulted in AkzoNobel extending the supply of its Interpon powder coatings to Signify, the world leader in lighting.

Building on an already strong relationship, AkzoNobel will provide Interpon F products for Signify’s Philips LED consumer outdoor luminaires. The coatings range, which is specifically designed for outdoor use, was selected after extensive testing of its proven durability, as well as its ten-year warranties for gloss retention.

“Being durable and weatherproof are crucial for the performance we offer in outdoor luminaires,” explains Yonglan Yi, Product Manager at Signify. “This advanced PowerShield coating ensures the durability of the product, preventing failures over time, even in harsh weather conditions."

“As a result, our products will need to be replaced less frequently, reducing the resources required for manufacturing. We’re happy to collaborate with AkzoNobel, a company that shares our commitment to minimising environmental impact. Using high-quality components is vital to creating more durable and aesthetically pleasing lighting solutions for brighter lives and a better world.”

Adds Jeff Jirak, Director of AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business: “We’re delighted to extend our relationship with the world leader in lighting and supply them with our advanced technologies and expertise. Our search for better never stops and strengthening our cooperation with Signify demonstrates how we strive to play a progressive and collaborative role in helping our customers reach their sustainability ambitions, for example, by extending the lifetime of their products.” 

Known for its excellent performance in extreme conditions, Interpon F offers outstanding UV durability and colour retention. It provides 90% gloss retention after 1,000 hours of 3GU testing, which is a measure of the energy from UV light exposure that a coating can withstand over a set period.

The extension of the relationship coincided with AkzoNobel being awarded Signify's Best Sustainability Energy Idea as part of its 2024 SEED collaboration programme. The award recognises AkzoNobel’s innovative powder coatings, which include cutting-edge products, AI-assisted process optimisation and a digital energy calculator. 

Both AkzoNobel and Signify are strongly committed to environmental sustainability across their entire value chains. AkzoNobel is working toward a science-based target of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as its baseline. Signify, meanwhile, has set out its Climate Transition Plan, detailing a science-driven roadmap to cut carbon emissions by 90% and achieve net zero by 2040, based on 2019 levels. Additionally, both companies serve on the Corporate Advisory Board of the World Green Building Council.

Source: AkzoNobel