Guest editorial: Galvanizing goes lead-free
by David Nobes, Technical Services Director of Wedge Group Galvanizing The galvanizing sector has made great strides to improve safety and reduce environmental impact as part of the ever-present challenge…
New Head of Process & Analytics
Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has hired Mr. Haibo Zhong as Head of Process and Analytics, a newly created department. He…
Making the aerospace industry more sustainable
Product innovation aimed at making the aerospace industry more sustainable has resulted in the launch of a new chromate-free exterior…
AkzoNobel makes powder coatings even more sustainable
Powder coatings have always offered customers numerous environmental benefits – now they’ve become even more sustainable following the launch of…
Hempel launches new versatile antifouling coating
Coatings manufacturer Hempel is launching Globic 7000, a new antifouling coating with enhanced operational flexibility for all vessel types and…
Spiralling demand prompts new stock facility for unique paint system
A unique one-coat system for painting galvanized steelwork is being made more widely available following significant growth in demand. Galvacoat…
Severe raw material shortages affect supply of paints and inks, say BCF
The supply of several important chemicals, including ingredients used in paints, coatings and printing inks has been severely restricted following…
First cruise ship for new Nippon hull coating
Nippon Paint Marine has successfully applied its novel Aquaterras hull coating to AIDA Cruises’ 38,531gt cruise vessel AIDAcara. It is…
