Welcome to PCE International
PCE International is a leading quarterly publication focusing on the booming international protective and marine coatings market. It fosters a global dialogue between suppliers, engineers, contractors and the coatings end user. This includes bridges, ships, oil and gas facilities, offshore structures, power facilities, transport and covers every type of industrial plant.
Next generation No 1 top coat
Jotun has announced the launch of Hardtop XP II – the next generation of its most sold product. The original Hardtop XP is a well-known and recognised top coat in various industries like energy, shipping and infrastructure
Painting in challenging conditions
Tallink’s Star I was in drydock in early February where the vessel’s hull and sides were repainted in challenging conditions
Historic KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft repaint
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings supports full aircraft repaint of Historic Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
Setting new standards in cruise coatings
John Mangano, Senior Sales Manager at Hempel A/S explains how Hempaguard Ultima, Hempel’s groundbreaking new two-layer coating system, is setting new standards for cruise coatings
Robot invasion at Dunkirk
Following extensive and successful trials, Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque has taken delivery of five AMBPR Autonomous Mobile Blast & Paint Robots
Primers with purpose: The No,1 overlooked power in corrosion protection
More than a basecoat, the right primer plays a decisive role in how long a coating system can stand up to the elements
R&D
Sepiolite vs Bentonite: Understanding the rheological impact of two distinct clays
In the formulation of products such as paints, coatings, adhesives, mortars, and various construction materials, rheological control is a cornerstone of performance.
The importance of surface treatment standards
Guaranteeing the quality and durability of surface treatment standards
Avoiding the pinholes and holidays in coatings
Pinholes and holidays are critical factors when selecting a coating system fit for purpose in combination with application techniques