Industry Insight and Opinion
Improved performance for an Italian quartet
How the repainting of four refrigerated cargo ships for Cosiarma SpA provided improved performance as well as reduced environmental impact
Optimising measurement performance
All roads lead to Rome. In the case of tactile coating thickness measurement, that sentence could be adapted to read: all measurements lead to accurate readings. However, it is not that simple. Instead, it should be stated that there is at least one road that leads to Rome – but only if you use a reliable measuring method and device relevant to the application, explains Dr Martin Leibfritz, CEO of Helmut Fischer Global.
Cryogenic spill protection
With LNG demand expected to grow considerably in the forthcoming years there is a need to make sure that the safety of people, assets and the environment are protected in the event of a spill explains Jon Bayley, a paint chemist and coating consultant with Safinah.
Shaping a brighter future
In Hempel’s new strategy, Double Impact, Lars Peterssen, Group President & CEO, Hempel A/S, explains how Hempel has defined the timeframe and path for how the company can contribute to a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.
AI rising
Machine Learning has produced results at least equal to human judgement when inspecting coating condition, explains Gu Hai, ABS Director of Technology
The world has changed
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world. Less than half a year ago, much of the world was in a state of shock. Public life came close to a complete stop in many countries. The coronavirus struck the economy without warning, and with devastating impact. The...
Business is picking up says Lars Petersson, Group President & CEO, Hempel A/S
Let me start by emphasising: Hempel is indeed in business. We are taking care of our customers and their assets around the world despite the global COVID-19 situation. Our key priority right now is the health and safety of our employees, customers and partners. The...
Ram Vadlamannati, Senior Vice President Protective and Marine Coatings & President PPG EMEA looks at how PPG is faring during this pandemic
At the centre of PPG’s purpose is a commitment to “protect and beautify the world.” Today, the word “protect” is taking on an even greater significance to all of us. We are focused on protecting our people, customers, communities and all of our stakeholders. Like...
What’s hiding below
A gleaming superyacht is an impressive thing, easily admired for its gorgeous exterior lines and sumptuous interior. However, behind all the polish and beauty is a whole other, equally extraordinary, world of remarkable technical spaces, ranging from the engine room...
Opinion: Transforming the paints and coatings industry
Changes already seen in a wide range of other industries are starting to influence the industrial coatings market, too. Catalysed by digital transformation, the ability to use data to monitor industrial environments means coatings companies will increasingly offer...
The Best of PCE: Maintaining HMS Victory
Nelson’s flagship - HMS Victory is best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar. However, she currently has a dual role as the Flagship of the First Sea Lord and as a living museum to the Georgian Navy. On assuming custodianship of Victory in March 2012, the...
Feature: Going for Gold
Belzona products have been used very effectively in the Barrick Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic The Mining industry is notorious around the world for its difficult operational conditions, which require specialist equipment to suit the environment....
Feature: Opting for UHP
Oliver Hunt, Sales & Operations Manager for Corroless Eastern explains how the company got involved with ultra-high pressure water jetting We had previously used hired in ultra-high pressure water jetting equipment for surface preparation to remove heavy laminate...