AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings business opened its first Yacht Paint Application Center (YPAC) in the Asia-Pacific region to offer product and technical training alongside digital paint application tools.
The facility, located in at the Gold Coast City Marina in Coomera, Australia, features a mezzanine-level training room, paint mixing room, preparation bays, and an advanced spray booth. The facility will serve as a hub for product education and professional training. Applicators and distributor representatives can receive theoretical and practical training on the proper paint application process for yachts of all sizes. The curriculum includes preparation, priming, filling, topcoat application, maintenance and repair of the paint system.
According to Simon Knight, regional sales manager, AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings, “the opening of the Yacht Paint Application Center in Asia-Pacific reinforces our commitment to meeting the specific needs of our customers in this rapidly growing market. With personalized services, product expertise, and cutting-edge technology, we are uniquely positioned as a partner of choice for any type of project.”