Research & Development
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
Iconic Formula 1 Lotus 72 Restored
HMG Paints have utilised their industry leading Advanced Colour Design Service to assist with the restoration of the iconic 1970 Team Lotus Chassis number 5, which was famously raced by Emerson Fittipaldi. Clive Chapman, Managing Director of Classic Team Lotus: “Given...
Monumental preservation: a symbol of Croatia’s war of independence
After being used for construction of some of the most famous structures in the world such as the Pentagon, Empire State Building and Burj Khalifa, MCI technology is now being used to preserve Vukovar’s water tower, hit more than 600 times during the siege of the city....
The Power Behind Blast-Cleaning Aircraft Carrier Decks
Thermal Sprayed Non-Skid (TSN) coatings, specifically created to meet the performance conditions for vertical take-off aircraft from ships’ surfaces are also now being used on US Navy aircraft carriers, some of which will carry similar jets to the UK’s new carriers....
A TRIO OF HISTORIC REPAIR PROJECTS
Three important landmark buildings get the renovation treatment from Sika The key to success for any new-build or renovation project is preparation, as according to the well-worn saying, ‘fail to prepare; prepare to fail’. It’s a motto that is particularly...
Jarrow-based Wescott invest in innovation
A continuous focus on sourcing and applying innovations is reaping benefits for Jarrow-based Wescott Industrial Services who are enjoying one of their busiest periods of on-going projects and enquiries since their formation in 2010. Mark Duffy, Managing Director of...
Industrial Coating Technology Solutions
PaintExpo is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial coating technology Improving material and energy efficiency, optimising quality, increasing flexibility, reducing unit costs and digitalising manufacturing processes – these are a few of the...
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...
Resin flooring technologies
The improvements in science and technology are enabling new breakthroughs for the fastmoving markets in resin floorings. Dale Banton of Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings EMEAI examines the issues. With the rapid changes in complex building design, new...
Spray-on cover
As the market for polyurethane and polyurea coatings continues to expand, so do the demands for specialist equipment to deal with high performance coatings. Some manufacturers of polyurethane and polyurea coatings say buyers are moving towards specialised equipment...
HMG PVC 17 New Vinyl Acrylic Topcoat offers superior adhesion and flexibility
When it comes to flexible coatings HMG Paints’ PVC range is utilised across a range of plastic and difficult to coat surfaces, in a number of industries across the UK and Ireland. The latest addition to the range, PVC17, has been specially formulated to maximise...
Just Jane’s new coat: Lancaster bomber restoration
Despite being one of the most famous second world war 2 aircraft, and still stirring similar emotions to the Spitfire, there are only 2 flying Lancaster bombers in the world, out of 7,377 built. One, part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based in RAF Coningsby...
Feature: Hazardous chemical replacement
A research paper on bio-based anti-corrosion coatings is to be presented at EuroCorr 2017, by Cortec Corporation Several raw materials employed in the production of conventional anticorrosion coatings pose severe threat to environment and human health. The hazards...
Feature: Addressing the maintenance challenge
With increasing demands on offshore project schedules – and the need for longer seasonal maintenance periods in harsh environments particularly in Europe – the further development of the technology and science to meet these challenges has moved up the oil and gas...
Feature: Back to the Future
Time, neglect and saltwater have all had their impact on the swing bridge at Folkestone harbour, but after extensive repair works it is now ready for use again, albeit as a pedestrian walkway across the inner harbour The Victorian swing bridge at Folkestone harbour is...
Feature: Flying Pigs!
Love it or loathe them, Battersea Power Stations’ chimneys are back and here to stay after a complete rebuild Battersea Power Station is not only an iconic landmark amongst London buildings, but right across the UK and worldwide. This is not only due to Pink Floyd...