Anest Iwata has officially become the exclusive European importer and distribution partner for Asahi Sunac products. This collaboration brings together two established Japanese technology leaders in the coating industry, expanding Anest Iwata's portfolio with advanced electrostatic application technology.
Through this agreement, European customers and distributors can now access the full spectrum of modern coating technology from a single source—ranging from conventional and HVLP spray systems to highly efficient electrostatic solutions.

Key Benefits for Users and Distributors

• A single point of contact: Consultation, training, sales, and technical service for the entire application range are managed directly by Anest Iwata.

• Higher efficiency and sustainability: Electrostatic application delivers significantly higher transfer efficiency than purely pneumatic atomization. This results in less overspray, lower material consumption, reduced disposal costs, and a smaller environmental footprint.

• Secured service network: Technical support and spare parts supply are secured from day one through the Anest Iwata Strategic Center in Cardano al Campo (Italy) and its established European distribution channels.

• New business opportunities: Trade partners gain access to an attractive new product segment, allowing them to offer solutions for applications previously outside their range.
Launch Products at a Glance

The partnership debuts in Europe with the introduction of the following established products
from the Asahi Sunac range:

• HB6000 Electrostatic Hand Gun: Developed specifically for water-based paints. It features dielectric electrodes for efficient charging even at low voltage, an integrated high-voltage potential indicator, and a lightweight design of approximately 520 g.

• HB5000 Electrostatic Hand Gun Series: Designed for industry-leading transfer rates and control. It comes in three variants for different paint types: HB5000S (solvent, solid, and clear coats), HB5000M (solvent, metallic paints), and HB5000W (water-based paints with an insulated paint path system). It has a mass of 540 g.

• Control Units: Two controllers dedicated to single-gun and multi-gun applications respectively.

A step-by-step expansion of the standard range is already planned to make further Asahi Sunac solutions available in the near future.
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COMPANY PROFILES

About Anest Iwata

Founded in Japan in 1926, Anest Iwata is a global leader in the manufacturing of coating equipment, air, and vacuum technology. The group employs around 1,600 people worldwide and operates sales offices in 18 countries. Its European headquarters, Anest Iwata Strategic Center S.r.l., is located in Cardano al Campo (VA), Italy. This site serves as a hub for sales, engineering, training, and production, manufacturing flagship products such as the WS-400 Series 2.1 spray guns.

About Asahi Sunac

Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Owari-Asahi (Japan), Asahi Sunac boasts over eight decades of engineering expertise across coating equipment, forging machinery, and precision components. In Japan, the company is the absolute market leader in the electrostatic hand gun segment with a share of around 65%. Its development is driven by the TE100 (Transfer Efficiency 100%) philosophy and the Ec'Coater concept, which aim to combine economic efficiency with environmental protection by reducing VOC and CO₂ emissions.