Akcoat Wins EU Grant with Award-Winning Sustainability Project

Akcoat, with its inkjet recycling project developed in Spain, has earned the opportunity to participate in the European Union’s 'Business Value Chain Strengthening Program.' With this award-winning project, Akcoat continues to contribute to the industry in the areas of environmental sustainability and waste management, demonstrating its commitment to achieving sustainability goals.

As a global leader in chemical coating materials, specializing in enamel, ceramic, glass, non-stick decorative coatings, and pigments, Akcoat achieved a significant success with its inkjet recycling project in Spain. Through this project, Akcoat gained the right to participate in the 'Business Value Chain Strengthening Program,' which is funded 60% by the European Union and has a total budget of €294,176. With the goal of transforming industry waste into sustainable solutions, Akcoat’s project is set to make a lasting impact.

"The Program Will Strengthen Our Focus on Next-Generation Sustainable Solutions"

Akcoat General Manager Burç Yıldırım emphasized that the program will strengthen their focus on next-generation sustainable solutions, stating:
"As the market leader in ceramic and enamel products in Turkey and the second-largest enamel coating manufacturer globally, participating in this program once again demonstrates our commitment to innovation and technology. Among Akcoat's projects, we focus on recovering heavy metals from ceramic inkjet ink waste using electrochemical cells, and obtaining ceramic products with high solar reflectivity. The EU support we’ve received for this project is a testament to the international recognition of our sustainability vision. This not only reflects our dedication to waste management but also our determination to shape the future of our industry with innovative solutions. With this project, which promotes environmental sustainability and the efficient use of resources, we will continue to add value to the industry."

This program focuses on re-evaluating common industry waste and developing innovative and sustainable practices. Through projects like this, Akcoat continues to take a pioneering role in sustainability.