The Dutch coatings major Akzo Nobel is expanding its collaboration with Signify, the world leader in lighting. In the future, the company will continue to supply powder coatings from the Interpon F product range for Philips LED outdoor luminaires.

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 minimizing 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 color 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.