A long-term forecast
Kent Holm, PPG Segment Key Account Manager Renewable Energy Europe, discusses the long-term performance of protective coatings on wind farms
IN THIS ISSUE OF PCE-INTERNATIONAL
The work behind the renovation of one of Rotterdam’s best-known bridges is revealed by Arjan van Vliet, PPG KAM/Segment Sales Manager Infrastructure Europe
Gold award
Nippon Paint Marine (Korea) has won a prestigious ‘Export Tower’ trophy during South Korea’s Trade Day ceremony, an annual event celebrating those companies that have collectively contributed US$500bn to the country’s economy.
AkzoNobel acquires New Nautical Coatings
AkzoNobel is set to increase its presence in the North American yacht coatings market after agreeing to acquire New Nautical Coatings, owner of the premium Sea Hawk brand.
Hempel’s flagship hull coating Hempaguard X7 reaches milestone
Hempel confirms leadership position within fuel efficiency in the shipping industry. By completing 2,000 vessel applications of Hempaguard X7, Hempel has reduced shipowners’ fuel consumption by 7.6 million tons, lowering fuel costs by at least USD 2.6 billion and CO2 emissions by 23.5 million tons.
New water ballast tank coating
ABS, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI Group) and the Marshall Islands Registry (MIR) have completed a joint development project (JDP) to create an environmentally friendly, solvent-free coating for water ballast tanks that only requires one coat.