Evonik Coating Additives and Nippon Paint China announced a strategic partnership. This agreement unites Evonik’s expertise in high performance additive solutions with Nippon Paint China’s market-leading position in the coating industry. The collaboration will focus on creating next-generation products that meet consumers’ growing demands for environmentally friendly solutions. Together, the two companies aim to set new industry standards in sustainability, performance, and innovation. 

The partnership was officially signed in Shanghai by Elias Lacerda, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Evonik Coating Additives and Bai Yi, Vice President, Procurement of Nippon Paint China.

“At Evonik Coating Additives, we turn our customers formulations into outperformulations”, said Elias Lacerda. “This partnership with Nippon Paint China exemplifies our commitment to delivering these solutions. We are well positioned to advance the coatings industry with sustainable, high-performance products that align with our shared vision for a greener future.”

Nippon Paint China, under its mission to “refresh wonderful living space,” serves both the architectural and industrial sectors.

“Partnering with Evonik, a world-leading additive supplier, is a win-win approach that reinforces our commitment to innovation and sustainability”, commented Bai Yi. “Evonik’s proven expertise in product research and innovation will support us to accelerate the development of cutting-edge, eco-friendly coatings. We are building a stronger, more sustainable future for the industry and consumers.”