Coating challenges in the chemical tanker market

The demand for chemicals shipped on a global basis is ultimately driven by global GDP and population growth, both of which are forecasted to continue to grow in the coming years. Outside of the macroeconomic are some microeconomic and technical drivers affecting the...

Largest ever concrete repair completed on viaduct

The UK’s largest ever concrete repair project has been jointly completed by Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) and VolkerLaser. Valued at over £100m, the M5 Oldbury Viaduct Major Renewal Scheme was recently announced as the Concrete Repair Association (CRA) ‘Repair and...

The power of powder coatings

On one hand, powder coatings are characterised by ever stricter quality requirements and the trend towards more extensive individualisation and, on the other hand, by increasing cost pressures. This balancing act can only be managed by consistent process optimisation,...

Nippon paints secure Norwegian hulls contract

Nippon Paint Marine has beaten European competition by signing a long-term supply contract with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Norwegian). Nippon will be providing antifouling systems to 13 cruise ships operating under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and...

Breaking the ice with nanomaterials

Simon Haas, Senior Research Scientist at Promethean Particles, demonstrates the power of small in next-gen industrial coatings They say the smallest things can make the biggest difference and they don’t come much smaller than nanoparticles. While nanoparticles may...

Titanium dioxide scare exaggerated, says BCF

Workers and users should not be alarmed by titanium dioxide classification, says the British Coatings Federation On 18th February, the European Union published a delegated regulation classifying titanium dioxide as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation under...