INDUSTRIAL Line: When Regulatory Requirements and Market Reality Diverge
For years, in the industrial coatings sector, the path forward seemed clear: water-based formulations.
European regulations, increasingly strict in terms of environmental protection and VOC emissions, rightly push us toward more sustainable solutions. At Luengo Color, we have firmly embraced this direction, convinced that water-based systems would be the natural future of the industrial market.
And in many respects, they still are.
However, market reality has taught us a fundamental lesson: what is most closely aligned with regulations is not always what customers need in their day-to-day operations.
The Reality of the Industrial Sector
In real industrial applications—metal structures, machinery, maintenance work, and harsh environments—the market continues to demand solvent-based systems.
Why?
- Greater resistance and durability
- Better performance under extreme conditions (humidity, cold, heat)
- More predictable drying and recoating times
- Greater versatility in application, even in non-controlled facilities
For many professionals, solvent-based systems are not a matter of habit, but of reliability and consistent results.
Listening to the Market Is Also Innovation
At Luengo Color, we understand that innovation is not only about staying ahead of regulations, but also about listening to applicators, industrial clients, and professionals.
That is why our INDUSTRIAL line combines the best of both worlds:
- Responsible development and regulatory compliance
- High-performance solvent-based systems
- Solutions tailored to the customer’s real production environment
It is not about choosing between sustainability and performance, but about providing the right solution for each specific need.
Water-Based and Solvent-Based Systems: Not a Battle, but a Technical Choice
We firmly believe that water-based systems will continue to grow and evolve, and we will continue to promote their development.
At the same time, we know that today, in many industrial sectors, solvent-based systems remain the most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective option.
Our mission is clear:
to deliver what the market truly needs, with the highest possible standards of quality and responsibility.
