A long-term forecast
Kent Holm, PPG Segment Key Account Manager Renewable Energy Europe, discusses the long-term performance of protective coatings on wind farms
Creating sustainable buildings in the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the second-largest economy in the Arab world. Cities like Dubai have become global business hubs, attracting expatriates from all over the world. The growing population comes with an increasing demand for housing and infrastructure...
Making buildings more sustainable
Green building is a bit of a trendy topic these days, explains Rinske van Heiningen, AkzoNobel’s Director of Sustainability. Almost everyone in the industry is looking for solutions to make buildings more sustainable. This is a great opportunity for AkzoNobel, because...
Flat-bed dreams
Commercial vehicles lead a hard life so functional and durable coatings are essential for longevity Come up behind a flat-bed trailer lorry on the road, and you’re probably trying to look past it, not at it. Commercial trailers attract little attention from the...
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...