Montel, the pioneer of high-density mobile storage shelving system solutions for office, institutional and industrial applications, is pleased to announce a major investment at its manufacturing facility for the acquisition of a state-of-the-art powder coating finishing system equipment along with the modernization of its paint line operations.

“Montel is very excited with its state-of-the-art environmentally friendly powder coating finishing system equipment acquisition”, explained Jerome Doucet, President and CEO of Montel.

As the fastest growing industrial finishing technology in North America, powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative and protective finish to a wide range of materials and products. The result is an increase in finish uniformity, durability, quality and attractiveness.

A number of factors can be attributed to the continued growth of the powder coating market, mainly environmental compliance, energy savings, efficiency, excellence of finish and economy. Concerning the environmental benefits, while liquid finishes contain solvents which have pollutants known as volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), powder coating contains no solvents and release negligible amounts, if any, of VOC’s into the atmosphere. Finally, powder coating provides an attractive and durable finish, offering excellent resistance to corrosion, heat, impact, and abrasion.

Member of the Canada Green Building Council, Montel has an ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and recognizes the importance of manufacturing upscale products that meet and exceed environmental standards while focusing on green-building initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable workspace environment. One of the greatest advantages of powder coatings technology is its potential to replace hazardous air pollutants and VOC emitting solvent-borne coatings. As such, with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art powder coating finishing system equipment, Montel is focusing attention on the environmental needs and desires of its partners: architects, designers, customers, suppliers, and its employees.