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GC and allnex's CRYLCOAT® OCEAN Product Line: Pioneering High-Value, Sustainable Solutions

We are redefining our future by moving beyond commodities to become a leader in high-value, low-carbon businesses. Our strategic investment in global business like allnex demonstrates our commitment to delivering differentiated, sustainable innovations that create lasting value.
The recent global launch of CRYLCOAT® OCEAN by allnex—a powder coating resin made with up to 50% recycled PET—exemplifies GC's ongoing path into a company driven by innovation and sustainability.
In today's challenging market, GC is distinguishing itself through a strategic focus on higher value-added businesses that lead the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy. allnex strengthens GC's market position with specialized expertise, global reach, and an innovative sustainable product portfolio. As the world's leading industrial coating resins company, allnex enables GC to capture growth opportunities well beyond traditional commodity sectors.
CRYLCOAT OCEAN: Sustainability Meets Performance
CRYLCOAT® OCEAN serves multiple industries, both indoor and outdoor applications such as industrial metal including household appliances, metal furniture and fittings. By incorporating recycled materials without compromising performance, it extends product lifespans while reducing environmental impact.
What makes CRYLCOAT unique is its balance of environmental benefits and technical performance:
- Incorporates up to 50% recycled PET
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications
- Available in multiple durability grades: indoor, standard durable, and super durable
- Powder coating process is VOC-free and supports low-waste manufacturing
- Delivers consistent performance with ease of application
Through high-value businesses like allnex and innovations like CRYLCOAT® OCEAN, GC demonstrates the tangible results of our transformation: a stronger portfolio, higher-value growth, and a more sustainable future.
GC is progressing with feasibility studies for allnex Rayong expansion, with a Final Investment Decision (FID) targeted for 2026. The project will focus on Specialty Coating Resins, aiming to meet rising demand in the specialty chemicals market.
Further expanding its global footprint, allnex increased production capacity at its Zhejiang plant in China and invested in capacity expansion at its new manufacturing hub in Mahad, India, scheduled for completion by 2026. These developments are designed to strengthen supply capabilities in high-growth markets.
Additionally, GC is advancing its strategy to establish Map Ta Phut as a leading Specialty Hub, working closely with government authorities to attract world-class partners and enhance Thailand’s competitiveness across the entire supply chain.
This is how GC stands out—delivering value today while building a better tomorrow.
For more information about CRYLCOAT® OCEAN products, please visit: https://ecowise-choice.com/news/powder-coating-resins-recycled-plastic/