Protective Coatings Industry News
Historic KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft repaint
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings supports full aircraft repaint of Historic Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
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
Steam train refuelling tower restoration
The water tank at the UK’s Didcot Railway Centre was exhibiting heavy corrosion and leaking, requiring significant refurbishment.
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Powder coating energy savings calculator from AkzoNobel
An openly accessible online energy savings calculator for all users of powder coatings has been launched by AkzoNobel
BlastOne has acquired VertiDrive BV
BlastOne, a leading global provider of blasting and painting equipment and supplies, has acquired VertiDrive BV
Stag-gering galvanising project
A bespoke sculpture made by a budding metalworker has been protected against the elements, thanks to a local galvanising company.
New bisphenol-free coating from AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings
Can makers and coil coaters ramping up their bisphenol-free transition have a ready alternative in a new BPA-NI internal coating for beverage can ends, from AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings.
CWS Lackfabrik GmbH acquired by Kansai Helios
Kansai Helios Coatings GmbH, a European consolidated subsidiary of Kansai Paint Co, Ltd has completed its acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik GmbH.
New HVAF development from Castolin Eutectic
Castolin Eutectic, a leading innovator in the protective coatings industry, has launched XupersoniClad, a new thermal spraying service that leverages supersonic spraying technology.
New epoxy tank coating from PPG
PPG has launched PPG Phenguard 985 phenolic epoxy tank lining, which represents a significant breakthrough for the marine and tank storage sectors
New powder coatings portal from AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel has launched My Interpon Portal, an extended digital e-commerce platform with enhanced features and functionalities.
Chromium-free first from Rembrandtin
Rembrandtin, a member of Kansai Helios, has developed a chromium-free coating system, REMISOL EB 5320 – the first chromium-free coating on the market.
New Head of Decorative at Hempel
Ana Henriques has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Head of Decorative at Hempel A/S