[La Dépêche] Luminescent road paint that lights up the night for safety
LuminoKrom® paint: a bright, eco-friendly solution
Designed in Gironde by the OliKrom company, LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint continues to make waves. This innovation captures light during the day and releases it at night, with no need for electricity. Deployed on cycle paths, crosswalks or pedestrian zones, it offers enhanced visibility for over ten hours. At a time when many local authorities are switching off their street lighting, this technology represents a concrete, economical and sustainable response to the challenges of safety and energy efficiency.
Spotlight on a booming French innovation
LuminoKrom® paint is heralded as a major breakthrough in the field of night-time signage. Already adopted by more than 80 French local authorities, it is praised for its ease of application, its robustness against the elements and its effectiveness without aggressive light impact. The article looks at its many possible applications, notably in interurban environments, on secondary networks or for beaconing sensitive areas. Thanks to its potential, this technology could also be deployed on a larger scale, both in France and internationally.