Protective Coatings Industry News
Remote thickness measurements by drone
GDI has now added the use of the Skygauge drone to its range of marine sector capabilities
Hempel introduces carbon footprint data on Product Data Sheets
Hempel A/S is a first mover within the paints and coatings industry, sharing carbon footprint data on its Product Data Sheets. Hempel provides Sustainability Product Scorecards to support customers in delivering on their sustainability commitments.
Interpon helps DFV accelerate its sustainability plans
Interpon helps Italian aluminium coating business DFV to accelerate its sustainability plans
AkzoNobel looks to alternative coatings cure
AkzoNobel and China’s Wuxi El Pont exploring use of electron beams to cure coatings
New British Coatings Federation report highlights essential coatings contribution to the UK economy
Press release – New British Coatings Federation report highlights essential coatings contribution to economy, urges Government to recognise importance of upstream ‘enabler’ industries to UK manufacturing
Tank bottom protection from Cortec
Thousands of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) around the world face the challenge of achieving safety and longevity
Finnish-ed bridge repaint
Korkal Oy has repainted the Heureka light traffic bridge in Tikkurila, Finland with Nor-Maali’s SILKO paint system
A classic tractor restoration
Classic Vintage Tractor Restorations completed a stunning restoration of a red Massey Ferguson 35X Multi-Power tractor with the help of HMG Paints’ Acrythane SC601
Protecting the Global Mercy hospital ship
The barnacle-repelling antifouling biotechnology Selektope has successfully faced its toughest challenge to date, protecting the hull and niche areas of the world’s largest hospital ship.
Check out the latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert
The latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert is now available online
PSI Global Group launches first of its kind training division
The new PSI Global Group training division has now opened their facility in Liverpool and are taking bookings for anyone interested in obtaining their Train the Painter qualifications. The first session is planned for the Bronze Course from 6-11 November.
New Powder Coatings course added to the Train the painter programme
Corrodere Academy introduces a new Powder Coatings course to the Train the painter programme
Hempel inaugurates state-of-the-art production facilities in China
Responding to increasing demands for innovative coating solutions, Hempel’s new state-of-the-art production facilities in Zhangjiagang substantially enhance capacity to better serve Marine, Energy and Infrastructure customers.
Selektope keeps hull of world’s largest non-governmental hospital ship barnacle-free
Selektope keeps hull of world’s largest non-governmental hospital ship barnacle-free despite 22-months stationary in biofouling hotspots
Nordica comes in from the cold for a fresh coat of durable paint
Arctia’s multipurpose icebreaker gets a fresh coat of durable paint
Robotic offshore inspection
The challenges presented in the inspection of a flare knock-out drum on an offshore platform, including the advantages and practicalities of employing robotic inspection in the role