New silicone coatings offers 120 days protection while idle
A new fouling defence system released by Hempel claims to bring 14% fuel savings over traditional anti-fouling, and comes with an impressive performance guarantee including fouling protection for up to 120 days of idle time. At a press launch for the system in London,...
Bright polyurethane solution
Teknos has launched a new two-component, direct-to-metal polyurethane paint Teknodur Combi 340 for corrosion protection with excellent mechanical abrasion and weather resistance and uncompromising colour and gloss retention. In its category, Teknodur Combi 340 is a...
Hempel take steps into intumescents market
With the inauguration of a brand-new €6m, 3000sqm R&D facility just outside Barcelona, Hempel have announced new passive fire protection (PFP) products to lead their challenge in the intumescents market sector. Aimed at large projects such as shopping malls,...
New generation of flexible passive fire protection coating
PPG has announced the launch of PPG PITT-CHAR NX, its most advanced passive fire protection coating. Patent-pending technology, formulated to achieve the most durable PFP solution currently available, is also noticeably thinner and lighter than alternatives. PPG...
Bluebird flies again
The restoration of British speedboat racer Donald Campbell’s Bluebird, a record-breaking hydroplane, has been ongoing since the wreckage of the vessel was recovered in 2001 – however it was only when the iconic blue paint was applied that the famous...
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....
Stopping corrosion in mine & quarry structures
An innovative coating prevents the corrosion of steel hoppers and equipment exposed to moisture, salt, and abrasion In mines, quarries, and aggregate bulk processing, large steel structures like hoppers that are used to store and dispense vast volumes of ore, rock and...
Preserving an icon: The Queen Mary
Preserving an icon: The Queen Mary gets a protective coating from MAXON Technologies
