Research & Development
The importance of surface treatment standards
Guaranteeing the quality and durability of surface treatment standards
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
HMG Paints named the Manufacturing Family Business of the Year
HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer of paints and coatings, has been named the Manufacturing Family Business of the Year at the prestigious Family Business of the Year Awards 2023
The latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert is now online
The latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert features the Water Jetting Association, Jotun, drone inspection, PPG’s powder coatings, Hempel, Nor-Maali, Belzona, Cortec, and details about PaintExpo 2024
Water jetting injury research achieves global reach
A study commissioned by the Water Jetting Association (WJA) into the management of high-pressure fluid injection injuries has become one of the most important research papers on the topic in the world
Drone inspection of a cargo tank
Cargo tank inspection: The right people and the right tools
Hempel reduces emissions and costs
Hempel’s solution for underwater hulls can reduce emissions and costs
Nor-Maali paints Carnival’s Celebration and Tallink Steel’s MyStar
Meyer Turku shipyard delivered Carnival Celebration to Carnival Corporation in November 2022 and Rauma Marine Constructions delivered MyStar to Tallink in December with both vessels being painted by Nor-Maali Oy together with Jotun.