July 5, 2023
Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Co., Ltd.
President and Representative
Director of the Board / Satoshi Nishimura

Pioneering Sustainable Automotive Coatings:
Nippon Paint Takes Center Stage at SURCAR
Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Co., Ltd. launches dry film coating technology to address theneeds of automotive industry customers for innovative and sustainable coatings and delivered akeynote speech entitled “Film Coating: New Generation Coating Method in Automotive
Manufacturing” at the SURCAR held on June 21-22. This ultimately earned Nippon Paint
Automotive Coatings the prestigious Jury’s AwardSURCAR, the world class event for the Worldwide Car Body Finishing Community, recently
took place at the Henry Ford Motor Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, USA on June 21-22. The
world-leading congress on automotive coatings brought together distinguished participantsfrom top international car manufacturers and suppliers as well as recognized research
institutions. Among the participants, Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings, a leading company inthe automotive coatings industry, was honored with an invitation to deliver the keynote speechentitled “Film Coating: New Generation Coating Method in Automotive Manufacturing”. Thisenlightening presentation showcased the company's innovative and sustainable coatingsolutions, which ultimately earned Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings the prestigious Jury’sAward. Additionally, Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings actively participated in a panel
discussion comprised of industry leaders to explore recent key technological developments,
present interesting new results, and discuss improved and innovative techniques in terms ofcost-saving, flexible processes, productivity, and sustainability.
One of the prominent themes in today's world, particularly within the automotive industry, isCarbon Neutrality. Virtually all major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) haveannounced their goals towards achieving Carbon Neutrality, not only in the usage phase of
their products but throughout the entire lifecycle, including manufacturing. Notably, data
reveals that the paint shop stands out as one of the primary energy consumers and carbon
emitters within the manufacturing process, accounting for approximately 70% of the totalenergy consumed. As a result, optimizing energy usage in the painting process becomes a
critical aspect towards enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions across the entire
automotive manufacturing facility. This underscores the significant importance of innovative
coating technologies in minimizing energy consumption during the painting process.
Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings and Taikisha Group jointly delivered the presentation

entitled “Dry Film Coating: New Generation Coating Method in Automotive Manufacturing” at
SURCAR Detroit. Dr. Ayako Iwakoshi, Deputy Division Director of R&DI, Nippon Paint
Automotive Coatings said, “We are proud to join forces with Taikisha Group, a facility
construction company with the second largest global market share for automotive paintingfacilities. We are both committed to the principles of ‘customer first’ and ‘sustainable
development’.
“By drawing upon our exceptional technical capabilities and expertise, we have successfully
developed the dry coating method using film (‘dry film coating’) as a cutting-edge approach toindustrialized panel coating. Compared with traditional spray coating systems, the innovative
film coating technology allows us to effectively coat the major exterior panels of automotive
parts while minimizing the need for extensive body painting.
She added, "By employing a dry film coating production line, we can eliminate the need forlarge booths. As a result, floor space and plant area can be reduced by 80%, which in turnsignificantly decreases direct carbon emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) and energy consumption. In
addition, considering the Scope 3 carbon footprint, recycling and process innovation are
required, and the dry film coating method is a technology that can assist in these efforts. The
coating film made by a paint manufacturer enables a wide variety of design expressions, andthe film is designed to be highly stretchable, making it possible to apply it to complex 3D
shapes. This is a new technology that reduces CO2 emissions by over 50% while fulfilling
functions beyond those required of conventional coatings. The dry film coating technology
offers incredible customization options for customers as well as manufacturers or companies
operating fleet operations.”“We believe that collaboration among material producers, equipment suppliers, and OEMs isvital for advancing collective solutions. As one of the most prominent manufacturers in the
global automotive coating industry, we are unwavering in our commitment to innovation as
the driving force behind our endeavors,” stated Dr. Hong Jiang, Chief Technology Officer ofNIPSEA Group and Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings. “Our focus remains on developing
high-performance, high-quality, low carbon emission and environmentally friendly products.
Through collaboration with industry partners, we are dedicated to enhancing industrial value
and fulfilling our industry mission, thereby making substantial contributions to the global
automotive coating industry.”
Organized for the first time in 1964, the International Automotive Coatings Symposium(SURCAR) has evolved into an important platform for fostering communication andcollaboration among leading companies and industry experts in the automotive painting
sector. This year, the symposium witnessed the participation of more than 200 decisionmakers from renowned global automotive manufacturers and automotive coating companies,

including BMW, GM, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota, Volkswagen, Axalta, BASF, Henkel,
and Nippon Paint Group. Through a rigorous selection process that evaluated test results,
data, applicability, and benefits, a high-level International Committee composed of major
OEMs and suppliers identified 25 innovative industry solutions from a vast pool ofparticipants. During the two-day congress, decision-makers, and experts from over 25
countries within the automotive painting industry had the opportunity to present and share
their latest research findings.

Contact Information:
Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Co., Ltd.
2-14-1 Shodai-Ohtani, Hirakata-City, Osaka
Tel: 072-857-5530
E-mail: info.npau@nipponpaint.jp
Corporate Planning
Sayuri Sakamoto, Yuka Hikosaka