Research & Development
Architectural galvanizing in the spotlight
There has been a sea change in the way in which aesthetic galvanizing products are being presented
SSPC to provide training in Malaysia
The Society for Protective Coatings and the Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM) have announced an agreement for IMM to provide SSPC training in Malaysia. The agreement is exclusive for IMM in Malaysia and includes licensing of the following SSPC certification...
COROB showing range of tinting solutions
COROB will be presenting first-class TINTING SOLUTIONS at the European Coatings Show (ECS). The concept includes state of the art dispensers for tinting, mixers and shakers, all driven by modern and highly functional software for the point of sales environment....
Michelman presentations to feature at ECS
In one of four product showcase presentations for Michelman at the European Coatings Show, Industry Manager Dr. Julien Verron will be presenting a new waterborne direct-to-metal coating resin that exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, good gloss and hardness. As...
Solvay featuring new coatings solutions at ECS
Solvay Novecare, worldwide leader in specialty surfactants and specialty monomers, will be featuring a line of new products at the European Coatings Show. The products are designed to meet unmet needs for binder systems, colorants and performance in coatings systems....
Feature: Third Bridge for the Forth
The Queensferry Crossing, opening for business in Spring, will be the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world, echoing back to the proud tradition of Scottish engineering. Its innovative design provides extra strength and stiffness, allowing the towers...
Glow-in-the-dark deck coatings released
Bolidt, has launched a unique and ‘world-first’ glow-in-the-dark decking solution for the cruise industry whose luminosity by night harvests solar energy stored during the day. The decking and flooring specialist has released Bolideck® Glow to coincide with Seatrade...
Feature: Flat Top innovation
The first of Britain’s much-heralded new aircraft carriers is moving towards sea trials this year, to be followed by flight trials in 2018 and operational service starting in 2020. The ships have demanded innovation in many fields, not least in the development of a...
AkzoNobel adds a colorful sparkle to the new McLaren-Honda Formula 1 car
The 2017 McLaren-Honda Formula 1 racing car was launched today, when fans caught their first glimpse of the MCL32's new Tarocco Orange livery - a color developed by AkzoNobel in conjunction with McLaren-Honda. The company's color expertise has enabled the world...
Jotun launches unique high temperature coating Jotatemp 1000 Ceramic for increasing demands of hydrocarbon processing industry
Jotun has announced a new coating for hydrocarbon processing facilities with the launch of Jotatemp 1000 Ceramic, that can be applied to surfaces with temperatures reaching 1000ºC. This increased tolerance (previous advanced coatings offered a maximum endurance of...
AkzoNobel invests €12.6 million in new innovation hub in the UK
More than 100 coatings scientists are being brought together by AkzoNobel in a new €12.6 million research and innovation hub which could revolutionize the company's portfolio. Located in Felling in the UK, the facility will be home to teams of scientists and technical...
Dehumidification expertise brings project home on time
When Bilfinger Salamis, a market leading service provider for the energy generation industry, was commissioned to blast and paint the Britannia platform in the North Sea, its project managers knew that one important condition of the contract would be the provision of...
Feature: Pipe dreams
Oil, gas and water industries are the major contributors to a worldwide network of more than 25,000 km of pipelines every year, with demand continually rising. A projected $11.63 billion will be spent on coating these lines by the year 2020. Long service lifetimes,...
Feature: Winds of change
The exponential growth of wind power shows little sign of slowing down. Oil price fluctuations and shale gas have dented growth in the US, but subsidies continue to support new installations. Europe, China, India and South Africa are major growth areas. By nature, the...
AkzoNobel buys BASF Industrial Coatings
AkzoNobel has finalized the acquisition of BASF's global Industrial Coatings business, which supplies a range of products for industries including construction, domestic appliances, wind energy and commercial transport, strengthening its position as the global number...
ISO for hull performance offers yardstick for coatings
The long-awaited publication of the International Standards Organisation guidelines for measuring hull and propeller performance has now been published. Initial hopes for the ISO suggested that it might provide a means of comparing the efficiency of hull coatings,...