Customers in Pakistan can now use AkzoNobel's coil coatings directly after Lahore begins production, which makes the company the only coil coatings manufacturer in the country. AkzoNobel Pakistan Ltd. has been supplying imported coil coatings, as well as a variety of decorative and professional performance products, since 2015. Localizing the manufacture of coil coatings means that providing customers with quality products and services is now easier, faster and more effective.
"We have been working on bringing complex technology to Pakistan for some time," explains Ismail Naqvi, AkzoNobel's Performance Coatings Business Manager. "Localized production of coil coatings will not only accelerate economic activity, but also improve the skills and capabilities of employees. In addition, local production of strong and sustainable products will increase business awareness between customers and future manufacturers of color coated steel." International Mr. Yousuf H. Mirza, CEO of Steel Co., Ltd. added: "We are proud to partner with AkzoNobel Pakistan to transfer technology to our country. We hope that it will benefit all stakeholders and we will continue to work with The partnership brings more effective resources to Pakistan. "Akzo Nobel Pakistan's coil coatings business has a large share in International Steel Co., Ltd., which is the only color coated coil manufacturer in Pakistan. Coil coating is a continuous and highly automated process for coating metal before manufacturing. These products are mainly used in building components and infrastructure, as well as consumer goods such as home appliances.