Five enterprising companies have embarked on a new innovation journey with
Agreements are now in place with the five successful participants following the inaugural event held last November - which subsequently led to 115 compelling submissions.
The ideas that the company thinks will create the most value were submitted by Lonza Microbial Solutions (
'Staging the event revealed so many insights into the industry and I really appreciate the unique way we all teamed up to define our industry challenges,' explains
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Launched in 2019, Paint the Future is
'We've never stopped pushing the boundaries of what paint can be and what it can do,' continues Kruithof. 'Collaborating with our suppliers is all about accelerating creative ideas that will help take our products - and our future - beyond today by elevating everything to the next level.'
The five collaborations in more detail: Lonza Microbial Solutions - a real-time microbial detection method: With this new technology, we can obtain vital data that will help us assess the quality of raw materials and respond quickly to any deviations in our production lines
IGM Resins - instant-drying hybrid decorative paints: This partnership is focused on developing paint for professionals - and eventually the DIY market - which dries significantly faster. Typical applications will include doors and window frames
Croda Smart Materials - self-healing coatings: We're developing coatings that recover from scratches at room temperature, which will help to protect the surface and retain the coating's glossy appearance
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