ZOOMLION, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cement mixers, has chosen the innovative Interpon powder coatings from AkzoNobel to protect its machinery from the corrosive impact of diesel and other chemicals typical within the agricultural and construction equipment (ACE) sector.
ZOOMLION was quick to recognize the value of powder coatings in not only being free from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), but also in removing the costs of managing harmful waste and the tax levied on VOC emissions. This helped in confirming the Chinese manufacturer’s decision to switch to Interpon powder coatings from a liquid alternative.
So when the China-based business was looking to build an advanced manufacturing center at Yuanjiang, and include a new powder coating line, it turned to the expert support of the Interpon team.
“The timeline was very tight,” says Deng Jianqun, Production Manager at ZOOMLION. “AkzoNobel was very efficient and provided us with highly professional technical support and advice, working with us to establish a new coating line and conducting line trials in a very short time-frame.”
ZOOMLION uses the Interpon ACE Primer and ACE 1000 topcoat which is both easy and fast to apply and combines a highly durable finish with superb edge coverage. This was especially important to ZOOMLION, since even the smallest sign of corrosion impacts the appearance of the overall machine.
Interpon ACE 1000 is highly resistant to fading, abrasion and diesel spills, maintaining its color integrity for longer. The adhesion, durability, flexibility and impact resistance of the powder coating exceeds the stringent industry standards placed upon the ZOOMLION team.
“The anti-corrosion and weathering performance means the cement mixers remain rust free and keep performing for longer, which adds value to our customers,” Deng adds. “The Interpon ACE 1000 product also delivers a better looking, higher quality finish than a liquid coating on the mixer. That excellent appearance reflects the quality which is at the heart of our business.”
ZOOMLION is a global company with more than 50 years of technological innovation. It has built a strong reputation as a leading designer and developer of construction equipment. Once the new manufacturing center is completed and at full capacity it will be producing more than 25,000 machines every year, placing even greater demand on the powder coating line. Interpon will be with ZOOMLION every step of the way.
“Interpon has helped us to become the environment protection pioneer in the market and is supporting our ambitions to be sustainable, innovative and global,” Deng concludes.
Karen Yin, Commercial Director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings North Asia says the proven sustainability of Interpon powder coatings have far reaching benefits: “We’re thrilled to help ZOOMLION realize the environmental advantages that our powder coatings can deliver. Customers of ZOOMLION will be happy in the knowledge that their cement mixers feature a coating that supports their own sustainability ambitions, and that has been innovated to protect their equipment in some of the toughest working environments.”
