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by Jonathan Falder of HMG Paints. Jonathan is a 5th generation paint maker in family business HMG Paints Ltd. and a member of the royal institute of Chemistry. His primary role is technical business development. As a relative newcomer to the industry, (with only 14...

Graco’s EcoQuip vapour abrasive
blast equipment was thoroughly
tested for use in potentially
hazardous areas involving explosive
atmospheres Abrasive blasting often has to take place in hazardous or explosive
 environments, such as the power 
generation, construction,...

With the flu season upon us, the need for robust hygiene solutions is as important as ever. AkzoNobel's innovative powder coatings help keep surfaces hygienically clean all year round, while tackling the invisible threat of cross-contamination. The company's...

Award winning Apprenticeships provider Skills Training UK has
launched a new Industrial Coatings standard for the materials testing
sector to tackle a growing industry demand. The Level 2 Industrial Coatings Applicator standard has been developed by
 employers for...

HMG Paints, the UK’s largest independent coatings manufacturer, is giving innovative coatings a push into agricultural sectors across the UK and Ireland including; Vintage Restoration, OEM Production & Equipment Maintenance. The HMG ACE (Agricultural and Construction...

A US refinery identified a problem with its second stage desalter and
their overhead accumulator vessels during a routine inspection. Anickel-copper thermal spray coating had been applied in both of these
vessels approximately 20 years ago.
Initially, the coating...

The process of extracting and processing uranium can present many
challenges. Machinery and equipment are exposed to corrosive
environments during production, which over time can cause damage
and lead to shutdowns. If left untreated, corrosion can lead to...

Some of the eye-catching features on board Celebrity Edge, one of the most eagerly-awaited cruise ships for many years, will be distinguishable by their inclusion of high quality decking from Bolidt Synthetic Products and Systems. The 2,908 passenger capacity...

Christmas has come early for twenty-four employees at the Chemco International Head Office in Coatbridge, after it became the latest company in Scotland to become 100% employee owned. Regarded as a market leader in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art...

An innovative powder coating from AkzoNobel has answered the call of the telecoms industry for a product which has the toughness to withstand the plating process and the ability to perform under pressure. The newly launched Interpon IT 4004 range has been specifically...

airBaltic is flying the flag to celebrate Latvia's 100th anniversary after one of its new A220-300 aircraft was given a unique livery using AkzoNobel's aerospace coatings. The special project was carried out in Magnetic MRO's paint hangar in Tallinn, Estonia, before...

Environmental and cost benefits have led powder coatings to replace liquid coatings in an increasing number of applications. Architects are increasingly happy to explore the wide range of finishes that are now possible, and even wood has been added to the list of...