AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings business has opened its first Yacht Paint Application Centre (YPAC) in the Asia-Pacific region to offer world-class product and technical training alongside the latest cutting-edge digital paint application tools.

The new state of the art facility, located in the world-renowned Gold Coast City Marina in Coomera, will enhance AkzoNobel’s global technical network which supports applicators and industry professionals with personalised consultations and a hands-on training program to improve their skills and deliver high-quality results.

Featuring a mezzanine-level training room, paint mixing room, preparation bays and an advanced spray booth, the facility will serve as a hub for product education and professional training. Applicators and distributor representatives can receive theoretical and practical training on the proper paint application process for yachts of all sizes.