By Jorge Morales, Director of expansion, ARCAE – Grupo Unicoffin
 

For decades, high-gloss finishes in wooden coffins relied on polyester-based varnishes, known for their brilliance but also for their environmental and health impacts. Anticipating stricter environmental regulations, ARCAE led an ambitious R&D+i project with its technological partners to develop a water-based high-gloss varnish that matches the hardness and shine of traditional coatings - without polluting resins or solvents.

This new ecological formulation, applied through robotic systems powered by solar energy, combines efficiency, precision, and sustainability. The result: a zero-emission production line that eliminates polyester, polyurethanes, and solvents, setting a new environmental standard in the funeral sector.


>> Read the whole article in THANOS Magazine 4/2025 — see page 28.