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The Institute<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”subtitle” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”gcid-0a7c80db-1217-46e5-af77-57151cc751f3″ width=”100%” max_width=”700px” custom_css_main_element=” grid-column-start: 1;|| grid-column-end: span 2;|| grid-row-start: 2;|| grid-row-end: 2;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-0a7c80db-1217-46e5-af77-57151cc751f3%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]We are the independent, authoritative source of expertise for the coatings and building materials industry. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”body-base” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”gcid-0a7c80db-1217-46e5-af77-57151cc751f3″ custom_margin=”||24px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-0a7c80db-1217-46e5-af77-57151cc751f3%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n

We are the Institute of Coating Technologies (IoCT), an organization that began in Greece as an innovative initiative by leading academics and senior executives from the Coatings and Building Materials industry. <\/p>\n

Our driving force is the recognition of the need for continuous education, technical upgrading, and independent research. With our accumulated know-how across the entire material lifecycle\u2014from raw material to inspection\u2014we are the institutional reference point for solving the most complex technical and regulatory requirements. <\/p>\n

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Our Mission<\/h2>\n

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Our mission is to develop and promote scientifically sound knowledge and technically documented practices, at every stage of the lifecycle of Coatings and Building Materials.<\/p>\n

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Our vision<\/h2>\n

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Our vision is to be the undisputed hub of knowledge and certification in Southeastern Europe. We are committed to acting as a catalyst for the industry’s technological excellence. <\/p>\n

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Our Values<\/h2>\n

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Our approach<\/h2>\n

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1.<\/p>\n

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2.<\/p>\n

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3.<\/p>\n

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Partnerships <\/h2>\n

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