Revolutionising Vehicle Protection

When it comes to safeguarding vehicles and boosting their longevity, epoxy resins are the driving force in the automotive industry! For over 30 years, these superhero coatings have been preserving structural integrity, preventing rust, and adding years to the life of our beloved cars.

Thanks to the ground breaking Waterborne Cathodic Electro Deposition technology, epoxies have become the go-to solution for protecting 90% of cars produced today.[1] These thin, anti-corrosive epoxy coatings serve as primers, offering superior adhesion and resistance to corrosive agents. Topped with visually appealing mid and top layers, they shield against UV damage and gravel-induced chips, all while keeping vehicles shining like new.

Transportation Beyond Cars

Trains also benefit from epoxy parts that reduce weight and prevent corrosion damage.

In aviation, epoxies take flight with composite components, boosting durability, efficiency, and strength. The Airbus A350-900, constructed predominantly with composite material (54%), is one of the most fuel-efficient planes in the world. It has a range of 8,000 nautical miles (9400 in the Ultra Long Range (ULR) version and can fly for up to 17 hours (20 hours for the ULR version) without refuelling.

In the EU, the weight savings achieved by using epoxy composites instead of aluminium in the Airbus A350-900s are estimated to reduce fuel usage by some 4,400 million kg per year, saving €2,600 million in fuel costs and 14 million tonnes of CO2 aircraft emissions per year.