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Interpon Receives Third EPD Renewal
Interpon powder coatings from AkzoNobel has received an
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a third time,
confirming the company's continued commitment to full
transparency in the sustainability of its products and aligned
to its own sustainability goals including a 50 per cent carbon
footprint reduction by 2030.
An EPD is an independently verified assessment of a
product's environmental impact across its whole lifespan,
from initial production to end-of-life disposal or recycling.
It contributes benefits to some of the leading green building
schemes, such as LEED (Materials and Resources) and
Interpon D became the first
powder coating to achieve
an EPD in 2015; this was
renewed in 2018.
BREEAM (Materials) certified building projects.
Interpon D became the first powder coating to achieve an
EPD in 2015; this was renewed in 2018. The latest EPDs are
valid for a further five years with global geographical scope
considering 11 representative powder coating production
sites.
Interpon's EPD is compliant with ISO 14025:2006 type
III declaration and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021. EPD
International AB, a company registered in Sweden, is the
programme operator and has the overall responsibility for
the administration and operation of the International EPD
System. The most recent three declarations for the Interpon
D1000, D2000 and D3000 product series deliver even more
detailed transparency in accordance with EN15804+A2.
" The interest for environmental declarations in building
rating systems and certification schemes has increased
significantly in the last few years, and Interpon continues to
lead the way in giving architects and specifiers greater depth
and knowledge of the materials they are using and their life
cycle environmental impact, " says Bob Dirks, global segment
manager, Architectural AkzoNobel Powder Coatings.
AkzoNobel has committed to generating 50 per cent fewer
MicroCare Names
VP of Technology
MicroCare, LLC recently
announced the appointment of
Venesia Hurtubise as the vicepresident
of technology and
compliance. In this newly created role, Hurtubise will
be responsible for driving the company's technological
advancements and ensuring regulatory compliance
across its global operations.
With over a decade of experience in the industry,
Hurtubise reportedly has a proven track record of
delivering strategic solutions and spearheading
technological advancements to enhance operational
efficiency and product quality. Her strong background
in compliance will also play a vital role in ensuring
MicroCare maintains its commitment to meeting
industry regulations and standards.
From 2014, Hurtubise previously served as a
Venesia Hurtubise
MicroCare technical chemist. During her tenure she
was the 2017 MicroCare " Meeting the Challenge "
award winner for her work with MicroCare customers.
In 2019, Hurtubise was also one of Products Finishing
magazine's 40-Under-40 rising stars in the metal
finishing industry. Throughout her career, Hurtubise
has led cross-functional teams, implemented
technological advancements, and built strong
relationships with industry partners.
" I look forward to leveraging my expertise to drive
technological advancements that will not only enhance
MicroCare's product portfolio but also contribute to the
success of our customers and the industry as a whole, "
said Hurtubise. " Ensuring compliance will be a top
priority, as we strive to maintain the highest standards
of quality and safety across all our operations. "
carbon emissions in its operations across its value chain by
2030. It is also committed to achieving 100 per cent circular
use of materials by the end of the decade and delivering 50
per cent of revenues from sustainable solutions.
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