Akzo Nobel: "Painting Creates the Future" injects surging impetus into innovation

Recently, the results of Akzo Nobel’s “Creating the Future” China Startup Challenge were officially announced.

Highly consistent with development concepts in China

Regarding the original intention of the challenge, Guo Zhenhua, President of Akzo Nobel China and North Asia, introduced that "Creating the Future" is not only an innovative initiative of Akzo Nobel, but also an open and innovative platform

Guo Zhenhua said that in terms of digital customer experience, the epidemic has accelerated the digital reform of enterprises and allowed the industry to accept changes faster.

"The young generation in China has enthusiasm and potential, and through innovation to make the world a better place

Sustainable development is the core concept

Kaj van Alem, Industrial Coatings Business Director of Akzo Nobel Asia, said that sustainable development is the company's core philosophy

He said that Akzo Nobel minimizes its impact on the environment, reduces carbon emissions, pioneers the adoption of more sustainable solutions and processes, and advances towards the goal of zero waste discharge

In terms of coating products, the company hopes to provide customers with high-quality, safe and environmentally friendly solutions

　　Kaj van Alem said that Akzo Nobel’s long-term commitment to sustainable development has made significant progress-reducing waste emissions by 40% in the past 9 years and reducing volatile organic compounds by 24% in 2019 ( VOCs) total emissions; As of the end of 2020, Akzo Nobel has achieved the use of 40% renewable electricity worldwide, and has used 100% renewable electricity in 34 production bases in 12 countries and regions; products and products that are conducive to the ecological environment Solutions accounted for 21% of sales in 2020

　　Future cooperation can be expected

　　In this challenge, Mecamand’s AI+3D+ intelligent industrial robots, the recyclable logistics packaging of the box sharing company, the inorganic non-metallic powder of Jinyi New Materials Company and the fully immersive naked-eye 3D mixed reality (MR ) The digital space solution won the grand prize of the "Creating the Future" Challenge

　　In the interview, the head of the Mecamand team said: “We are very honored to be able to stand out from many excellent solutions.

　　The box sharing of one of the winning teams uses its strengths, and has a different interpretation of the name of the challenge: “We hope not only to create the future with Akzo Nobel, but also to package the future together with'Packing + Service + data' integrated intelligent solutions help sustainable development and move towards zero waste

　　Hu Linzheng, Deputy General Manager and R&D Director of Jinyi New Materials, said: “We hope that in the future, together with Akzo Nobel, a century-old company with excellent innovation tradition, we will continue the inheritance and create more new products and new technologies for the entire industry and the entire industry.

　　The One Corner Thousand Elephants team also gained a rare experience from the challenge

　　Guo Zhenhua finally said: "Through this challenge, we can establish closer connections with all partners in the coating industry ecosystem, create more value for our customers and the entire industry, and further promote Akzo Nobel’s all-round development in the Chinese market.