AkzoNobel’s Sikkens and Lesonal launch fast-drying fillers to reduce energy costs in vehicle refinishes

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel’s Sikkens and Lesonal brands have launched a new generation of fast-drying fillers for vehicle refinishes. Sikkens Autosurfacer Optima and Lesonal 2K Ultimate Filler help to improve productivity and reduce energy costs by up to 85% by significantly reducing cycle times and freeing up space in the spray booth. The products also provide enhanced corrosion protection, eliminating the need for time-consuming pre-treatment, and reducing the overall cost of repair. The fillers are trusted by bodyshops worldwide and can be found on the Sikkens and Lesonal websites.

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 17-Apr-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  AkzoNobel (AKZA: AKZOY), pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years, announces that its Sikkens and Lesonal vehicle refinishes brands have launched a new generation of fillers designed to help bodyshops improve their productivity and lower their energy costs. The new products, Sikkens Autosurfacer Optima and Lesonal 2K Ultimate Filler, are fast-drying at ambient temperatures, infrared, and 60°C curing, making them one-stop, time- and cost-saving solutions that do not compromise on quality.

“Spiraling costs are among the biggest threats to bodyshops in the current economic climate,” explains Patrick Bourguignon, Director of AkzoNobel’s Automotive and Specialty Coatings business. “The new fillers have been developed to help our customers accelerate repair performance while tackling some of the major challenges they face.”

Continues Rob Lagendijk, Product Management Director for the Automotive and Specialty Coatings business: “In addition to the time and energy savings, less paint is needed for each repair – and there’s less waste from not having to sand off as much material – so it makes for much more sustainable repairs.”

By significantly reducing cycle times and freeing up space in the spray booth, the new products can help lower energy costs by up to 85%*. In combination with the one-stop application method, they can also shorten process times by up to 80%* when drying with infrared, enabling bodyshops to fit more jobs into a standard workday. Moreover, they provide enhanced corrosion protection, eliminating the need for time-consuming pre-treatment, and reducing the overall cost of repair.

AkzoNobel’s Sikkens and Lesonal brands are renowned worldwide for their quality and reliability. To learn more about the new generation of fillers, visit the Sikkens and Lesonal websites.

*Compared with a conventional filler requiring pre-treatment and 60°C curing.

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We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

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