KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 3 December 2024 – IGL Coatings, the pioneer in ecofriendly, sustainable automotive detailing products, has achieved global acclaim with honours at three high-profile international events, solidifying its reputation as a leader in eco-conscious innovation. These awards are significant for IGL Coatings and showcase Malaysia’s growing influence in the global coatings industry.
Founded in Malaysia and headquartered in Selangor, IGL Coatings has distinguished itself globally by pioneering eco-friendly automotive coatings that deliver powerful performance while minimising environmental impact. The company’s research and development team has crafted formulations that reduce water usage and minimise the need for harsh chemicals, reflecting IGL Coatings’ dedication to sustainability.
IGL Coatings was honoured as one of the top 10 winners in the Selangor E-Commerce Xccelerator (ECX) 2024 programme, organised by the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec). This recognition celebrates the company’s rapid growth and significant contributions to the coatings industry.
Further demonstrating its global appeal, IGL Coatings’ flagship product, Ecocoat Kenzo, has been named a finalist for Sustainable Product of the Year at the Dubai Automechanika Awards. Selected from thousands of entries, this recognition highlights Ecocoat Kenzo’s eco-friendly properties and innovative design. This finalist position reflects IGL Coatings’ creating sustainable, high-performance coatings that align with the industry’s evolving focus on environmental responsibility.
In addition, IGL Coatings achieved the SEMA Global Media Award at the renowned SEMA Show in Las Vegas for its revolutionary ceramic coating, Arcane. This award, bestowed for its exceptional innovation and media appeal, highlights IGL Coatings’ advancing technology in sustainable coatings. Arcane’s recognition at SEMA, one of the automotive industry’s most respected events, reaffirms the company’s position as a leader in product development and environmental stewardship.
Arcane, formulated with IGL Coatings’ proprietary Graphene Reinforced Technology, is the world’s first graphene-based ceramic coating designed to deliver high durability and exceptional scratch resistance. This breakthrough coating incorporates eco-friendly, lowemission graphene, produced through an energy-efficient process that aligns with IGL Coatings’ sustainable solutions. Arcane’s advanced technology provides robust, longlasting hydrophobic protection, creating a slick, water-repellent surface with a single-layer application. This innovation highlights IGL Coatings’ to delivering environmentally responsible, high-performance products that set new industry standards in automotive protection.
“Being recognised internationally with these awards is a proud moment for IGL Coatings and Malaysia,” said Mr. Keong Chun Chieh, CEO & Founder of IGL Coatings. “Our team’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence drives us to develop products that perform exceptionally and positively impact the environment. We are honoured to represent Malaysian innovation globally and are inspired to continue leading the industry towards a greener future.”
IGL Coatings’ products emphasise several unique attributes, including sustainable formulations made from eco-friendly materials, high durability to withstand challenging conditions, waterless application methods that conserve resources, and minimal chemical requirements to promote safer and more environmentally responsible maintenance practices.
These international recognitions affirm IGL Coatings’ vision of creating innovative, sustainable solutions that uphold the highest quality and environmental consciousness standards. As a proud Malaysian brand, IGL Coatings remains to advancing Malaysia’s presence on the global stage by leading the industry towards a greener future.
