TEKNOS INNOVATION – TAKING IDEATION TO A NEW LEVEL

Innovation is at the heart of Teknos. The company was founded on innovation, and ever since the very beginning finding new solutions, technologies and ways of working has been at the centre of everything we do.

Innovations are also at the core of our strategy. Our ambitious goal is to be perceived as the most innovative partner in the coatings industry. For us, innovations are not only new products but also new services, new business areas, new technologies and new ways of working – everything that helps our customers succeed.

We are continuously thriving to find solutions for the everchanging needs of customers, partners and the environment. Functionality, sustainability, safety and health are key issues that we consider in all our actions and solutions.

Teknos’ key strengths in innovation​

Long history of developing functional coatings for various surfaces and conditions

  • Extensive know-how of application technologies, raw materials, formulation and mixing
  • Experience of passing stringent certification processes
  • Wide view on different industries globally
  • Teknos is an agile and resourceful solution provider for specific challenges

Innovation organisation dedicated to opening new opportunities

  • Teknos was founded on innovation
  • Teknos wants to be perceived as the most innovative partner in the coatings industry
  • Teknos is equipped to excel with the customer

International network of raw material suppliers

  • Teknos has a global reach and experience of a vast variety of materials

Green mindset

  • Teknos’ innovation supports the company strategy in developing sustainable products, solutions and practices

Some of our innovative success stories

FERREX Anticorrosive Paint – THE START OF OUR SUCCESS

FERREX Anticorrosive Paint was created back in 1949 just one year after the foundation of the company. The paint slows down the process of corrosion on surfaces, and it was a hit both in Finland and many other countries as it met the needs of industries in many ways. FERREX and especially its water-based version FERREX AQUA are still an important part of our product portfolio.

The curiosity, solution-based thinking and innovative approach which led to this success story have been an important part of Teknos' operations from the very beginning and will guide us into the future.

TEKNOBLADE REPAIR 9000 – NEW REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCT FOR WIND TURBINE BLADES

  • QUICK TO APPLY:
    • 3 blades a day vs. 0.5 blade a day
    • One layer
  • QUICK TO CURE:
    • Up to 50% less down-time
  • COST EFFECTIVE:
    • Material costs -40%
    • Doubles the maintenance-free lifetime
    • 25% wider application window compared to traditional systems

UNIQUE LOOK FOR FURNITURE AND FLOORING WITH DIGITAL PRINTING

  • Unlimited design options
    • Gloss grades from velvety and ultra-matte to high-gloss
  • Variety of substrates
    • Melamine, aluminium composite and chipboard
  • Outstanding abrasion and scratch resistance

Future focus areas

SEEKING POSSIBILITIES IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY – ONE MAN’S WASTE IS ANOTHER MAN’S RAW MATERIAL

Teknos is constantly seeking possibilities in utilising waste streams as raw material in our own production or finding use for our waste in other industries. In the best case, this can result in cheaper raw materials or reduction in waste handling costs in addition to making resources last longer.

UTILISING RENEWABLE AND BIO-BASED RAW MATERIALS FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Finding the balance in introducing “green” raw materials into our products and maintaining or improving their properties is a great challenge we are ready to face. We are aware that Teknos cannot compromise the promise to protect and prolong. Therefore, bio-based or renewable raw materials must serve another purpose than just making the product more environmentally friendly. We are sure we can make that happen by actively participating in the search for alternative raw materials, collaborating with bioproduct suppliers and doing intensive research and testing.

FINDING NEW TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS TOGETHER WITH INNOVATIVE PARTNERS 

Obviously, we cannot nor want to do everything by ourselves, but partnerships and cooperation is crucial for our innovative development. We are seeking versatile partners to our innovation network to build new generation ideas to make the world last longer.

By combining our partners’ innovation and our existing product portfolio, network of raw materials and commercial channels, we can provide great benefits for both parties and come up with something truly unique to the market.

LET’S INNOVATE TOGETHER!

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