Switching Paint To Include Key Sustainability Attributes

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Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is partnering with Sherwin-Williams General Industrial to introduce Powdura® ECO, a powder paint featuring key sustainability attributes. This paint uses resins containing up to 25% post-consumer recycled plastic, reducing carbon emissions and promoting a circular economy. During the second half of FY24, Rockwell will switch most of its North American painted products, which represent over half of its global usage, to Powdura ECO. This transition aims to divert 4.1 million water bottles from landfills annually and save 1,232 tons of CO2 over a decade based on projected sales.

Positive

• Rockwell Automation is introducing a sustainable paint option, Powdura ECO, which uses up to 25% post-consumer recycled plastic.
• The transition to Powdura ECO will reduce carbon emissions by 1,232 tons over 10 years.
• Rockwell's shift to sustainable paint will divert 4.1 million water bottles annually from landfills.
• By converting to Powdura ECO, Rockwell is embracing circular economy principles.
• Rockwell is the first industrial company in its market to implement this sustainable paint solution.

Negative

• The conversion to Powdura ECO is expected to happen only in the second half of FY24, indicating a delay.
• The PR does not provide concrete financial benefits directly related to the switch, raising questions on the economic impact.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 11, 2024 / One small manufacturing change can have an incredible environmental impact.

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is partnering with Sherwin Williams General Industrial to become the first industrial company in its market space to implement a powder paint with key sustainability attributes. Rockwell will convert most North American painted products (more than half of Rockwell's global usage) to the Sherwin Williams paint called Powdura® ECO. Both companies have strong commitments to improving sustainability in their operations and supporting a circular economy.

Powdura ECO uses resins containing up to 25% post-consumer recycled plastic (rPETs) to reduce carbon emissions and put circular economy principles into action, ultimately helping to mitigate plastic pollution. A next-level approach to sustainability, Powdura ECO offers a remarkable solution to reducing CO2 emissions while maintaining uncompromised performance.

During the second half of FY24, Rockwell will switch over its largest volume paint, used mainly on low voltage and medium voltage motor control centers. This will transition roughly 50% of Rockwell's global paint to a sustainable option, diverting 4.1 million water bottles annually from landfills, and saving 1,232 tons of CO₂ after 10 years (based on 410,000 lbs. used annually projected from FY24 sales).

"Powdura ECO helps reduce plastic pollution by giving plastic waste a second life, reusing it as a core raw material in the coating," said Tony Johnson, marketing manager, Sherwin-Williams.

Learn more about Rockwell's sustainably advantaged solutions.

Rockwell is the first industrial company in our market space to implement a powder paint made with post-consumer recycled plastic content.

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SOURCE: Rockwell Automation

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FAQ

What is the new sustainable paint used by Rockwell Automation?

Rockwell Automation is using Powdura® ECO, a powder paint that includes up to 25% post-consumer recycled plastic.

When will Rockwell Automation switch to Powdura ECO paint?

Rockwell Automation will switch to Powdura ECO paint during the second half of FY24.

How much CO2 emissions will Rockwell Automation save with Powdura ECO?

Rockwell Automation projects saving 1,232 tons of CO2 emissions over 10 years with Powdura ECO.

How many water bottles will be diverted from landfills by Rockwell's use of Powdura ECO?

Rockwell Automation's use of Powdura ECO will divert 4.1 million water bottles from landfills annually.

What percentage of Rockwell's global paint usage will be converted to Powdura ECO?

Rockwell Automation will convert roughly 50% of its global paint usage to Powdura ECO.