Research & Development

SS Rotterdam – a case study in coatings innovation
Preserving an icon – how a modern makeover of the SS Rotterdam became a case study in coatings innovation
Taking aerospace coatings to infinity and beyond
Meet Michael Suhara, the man who’s light years ahead when it comes to the future of aerospace coatings
Roller coaster ride restoration
Buckle up for a story that’s as vibrant as the twists and turns of Tatsu, the legendary roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Assess your access: A critical consideration for painting attractions
When amusement park operators and maintenance directors plan to bring in contractors for painting or restoration work on attractions, one often overlooked yet vital factor is access
How inorganic zinc-rich coatings work
Inorganic zinc-rich coatings: How they work, and how they can work better
The latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert has an American flavour
The latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert definitely has an American flavour
Religious statue restoration
The religious statue restoration and repainting in downtown Houston, Texas carried out by OnAim Conservation
Flagship sculpture gleams after restoration project
Stonehenge-like sculpture gleams after Carboline supplies coatings for the restoration project
Groundbreaking laser curing for powder coatings
A pioneering partnership has been forged between AkzoNobel and IPG Photonics focused on applying laser technology for curing powder coatings.
New stone-effect powder coatings from AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel launches hyperdurable Stone Effect D3000 powder coatings AkzoNobel launches hyperdurable Stone Effect D3000 powder coatings
to withstand the most challenging environments for longer
AkzoNobel launches game-changing waterborne basecoat for bodyshops
A new generation waterborne basecoat for vehicle repair which can significantly improve bodyshop productivity and performance has been developed by AkzoNobel
Sallaum Lines invests in Jotun’s environmental solution
Sallaum Lines invests Jotun’s HPS and HullKeeper environmental solution
, for its four PCTC newbuildings in Nanjing Jinling Shipyard
Interpon helps powder coating company double in size
Interpon helps powder coating company PowderTek to double in size through product differentiation and process efficiency
Carboline announces new leadership changes
Carboline announces sales leadership changes to support growth goals and improve customer experience
BASF Coatings in exciting new partnership
In a partnership. BASF’s Coatings division announces that BMW Group has selected the premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M among their preferred paint brands for its aftersales network
Radii Planet Group adopts new AI-powered Interpon service
Radii Planet Group, the global manufacturer of aluminium partitions, has become one of the first to use Flightpath Pro, an AI-powered piece of software developed by in close partnership with AkzoNobel Powder Coatings




















