AkzoNobel's Cutting-Edge Hydrogen-Powered Spray Booth in Belgium
Key Ideas
  • AkzoNobel installed a hydrogen-powered spray booth at its new training center in Belgium, focusing on sustainability and advanced technologies.
  • The facility exceeds local requirements, is BREEAM certified, and offers training on reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption in the automotive industry.
  • The spray booth features advanced air filtration systems, all-in-one repairs workstation, and aims to upskill personnel on new coatings and techniques for a more sustainable industry.
  • AkzoNobel's global network of Automotive Training Centers supports various industries with a focus on sustainability and innovation, aiming to set new benchmarks for best practices.
AkzoNobel has set up one of the automotive industry's early hydrogen-powered spray booths in Belgium, near Brussels, as part of its extensive Automotive Training Centers (ATCs) network expansion program. The new facility, designed to exceed local regulations, emphasizes sustainability through advanced technology adoption. The larger site, certified by BREEAM, showcases AkzoNobel's commitment to reducing carbon emissions within its value chain. The spray booth features a special air filtration system that uses 'active carbon' to filter volatile organic compounds and an HEPA filtration system for clean air. Offering a variety of training programs, the ATCs focus on new technologies, quality improvement, and sustainability measures. AkzoNobel aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions by upskilling personnel in the latest coatings and techniques. The company's ATCs, part of a broader global training network, support various industries, including aerospace coatings and decorative paints. AkzoNobel's dedication to sustainability and innovation reflects in its efforts to drive the industry towards more sustainable practices, setting new benchmarks for best practices in the automotive sector.
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