AkzoNobel helps save Edmund Hillary's historic hut in Antarctica

摘要

Explorer Sir Edmund Hillary's historic Antarctic hut has been saved and restored thanks to a successful fundraising campaign and the application of coatings donated by AkzoNobel.A specialist team from the Antarctic Heritage Trust spent three months toiling in temperatures as low as minus 40°C to renovate the famous landmark,which was built in 1957 and contains hundreds of precious artefacts.”As a company with more than 200 years of experience in developing paints and coatings,we understand the importance of preserving history and heritage,”said Greg Foster,AkzoNobel's Sales Manager for Coil Coatings in South Asia.”So we were delighted to support such a significant restoration project and help safeguard such an important building.”