NONPOLLUTING LACQUER SYSTEMS FOR THE WOODWORKING INDUSTRY

This article presents non polluting lackersystems considering the special characteristics of wood based materials. In the case of office furniture production with very different surface effects a total finishing concept is described comprising lacker materials, coating system, drying system as well as the final product. Also new legal prescriptions to be expected are considered. The realization of non polluting production systems also calls for a new kind of collaboration of all parties involved. Only those companies realizing new production concepts and attaining low emission and waste rates will survive in the future.