Extrugasa, one of Spain’s foremost extruders of aluminum products, is celebrating a 40-year partnership with AkzoNobel in which it has benefitted from the complete range of Interpon powder coatings to give manufacturers and designers the greatest choice of colors and durability for architectural and industrial applications. 

With four lines – two vertical and two horizontal at its manufacturing facility in Galicia, Spain – Extrugasa serves a global audience with products including windows, doors, facades and railings, as well as specific products within the industrial, automotive and transport sectors.  

Among the many Interpon powder coatings it uses are those within the Futura Collection which continues to deliver not only the colors and finishes it needs, but also exceptional superdurability to provide the highest levels of gloss retention and color stability. Importantly, the Futura range also comes with the backing of a 25-year warranty and Qualicoat Class 2, GSB Master and AAMA 2604 certifications which are increasingly specified by architects to support LEED and BREEAM certified green building projects. 

Working with AkzoNobel gives Extrugasa access not only to products but also to AkzoNobel’s technical expertise. “Our customers demand the highest quality,” says Raquel Garcia Quinta, Marketing Manager at Extrugasa, “and with Interpon they can choose from the huge range of colors that already exists and is ready to be shipped to us, or we can create colors that are unique to their specific project.” 

While certain colors such as Interpon Noir 2100 are always popular, creating bespoke colors is much in demand: “AkzoNobel is not just a supplier,” says Manuel Miguéns, Extrugasa’s Production Manager. “We feel like they are actually a part of Extrugasa, always on hand to support us with insight and advice, and in working with us to develop the unique powder coatings that our customers want.” 

The business values the support that AkzoNobel provides as well as the critical role of its own people in building long-term customer relationships: “In the region of Galicia in Spain, the competition is strong, which is also why the quality of the product we produce, and the quality and reliability of the Interpon powder coating, is so important. Customers come to us for the quality of our products and stay with us for the quality of our people and the support of our Interpon partners.” 

Sustainability is also key. Extrugasa has an established, multi-tiered environmental strategy to reduce the energy and water it consumes, as well as increasing the amount of scrap aluminum it can recycle and reuse. It is also exploring the latest innovations from AkzoNobel, including its low cure powder coatings. 

“We are constantly investing in new equipment and processes to drive further efficiencies,” Raquel concludes, “and this includes exploring new Interpon powder coatings with the AkzoNobel team where they can support a more sustainable operation. 

Sanal Limoncuoğlu, Commercial Director South East Europe, Middle East and Africa at AkzoNobel Powder Coatings adds: “Extrugasa’s clients include some of the world’s most renowned architects, as well as designers, aluminum carpenters and industrial companies from different sectors and after four decades of support, the company is not resting on its reputation. We recognize the value that our close collaboration and working partnership delivers in keeping Extrugasa at the forefront of the aluminium industry.” 

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