Waterborne Basecoat System

In the 20th century, the world environment has suffered from the progressive solvent emission from all industries. In 2002; KAPCI COATINGS decided to cope with the international trend to solve this problem by developing environmental friendly systems such as high solid acrylic polyurethane topcoats and clear coat; ultra high solid clear coat and Waterborne basecoat system using water soluble components and succeeded in 2007 to launch this waterborne basecoat system that represents state of the art and simplicity which not only meets the environmental aspects but also satisfy the highest performance in refinish systems. This system is simple in its application as the color preparation is a mix of 2 components only which are pigment toners and special diluents, unique as it reduced the drying time for waterborne basecoat to be comparable to the solvent based one, excellent in optical, physical and chemical properties, and cost saving because of its high pigment load it has maximum opacity in only 2 coats instead of 3 in traditional systems. About the Company Legal Status of Firm: Limited Company Number of Employees: is 1500 Annual Turnover: 25 - 100 Cr company-description: KAPCI COATINGS was established in 1985 in Kantara. In 2002 the company name was changed from "Kantara Paints and Chemical Industries" to KAPCI COATINGS and started the production in the new site in Port Said. KAPCI COATINGS is the market leader and the largest producer in Egypt in Car Refinish Sector. KAPCI COATINGS is the market leader and the largest producer in Egypt in Wood Coatings Sector. Total production is 65,000 tons of paints and its ancillaries (2009) The total area of the company is 170,000 sq. m. Total Number of employees is 1500 In a highly competitive and rapidly developing market relying on research and technology, our vision is to be the market leader in Egypt for our full range of products and to become a global player in the field of car refinishes paints.As KAPCI COATINGS guiding principles are; Integrity, sustainability, investing in people and environmentally friendly products. It is committed to enhancing its services and performance and leading the market in Africa and the Middle East by 2012. KAPCI COATINGS was established in 1985 in Kantara. In 2002 the company name was changed from "Kantara Paints and Chemical Industries" to KAPCI COATINGS and started the production in the new site in Port Said. KAPCI COATINGS is the market leader and the largest producer in Egypt in Car Refinish Sector. KAPCI COATINGS is the market leader and the largest producer in Egypt in Wood Coatings Sector. Total production is 65,000 tons of paints and its ancillaries (2009) The total area of the company is 170,000 sq. m. Total Number of employees is 1500 In a highly competitive and rapidly developing market relying on research and technology, our vision is to be the market leader in Egypt for our full range of products and to become a global player in the field of car refinishes paints.As KAPCI COATINGS guiding principles are; Integrity, sustainability, investing in people and environmentally friendly products. It is committed to enhancing its services and performance and leading the market in Africa and the Middle East by 2012.