The latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert definitely has an American flavour.

In Up Front we hear how AkzoNobel’s Michael Suhara is asking aerospace coatings to infinity and beyond with Alaskan Airlines and how easyJet is trialling a lightweight aero-paint.

Michael Suhara

With the largest cruise market in the world being in the US, PPG’s Ariana Psomas explains how adopting low-friction silicone coatings can help this industry to meet sustainability goals in Analysis.

The Spotlight in this issue is turned on Baynum Solutions, who says amusement park operators often overlook the issue of access when planning painting or restoration work on attractions. We also feature its work on Tatsu, the legendary roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

Tatsu, the legendary roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Lifting the Lid takes a look at the more technical aspects of paints and coatings, corrosion investigation and prevention and includes a galvanizing article and articles from Carboline, Hexigone and I-Tech.

Hempel’s John Mangano explains how Hempaguard Ultima is helping to meet the challenge cruise operators are facing to decarbonise within In Focus and we hear about robots being deployed in Dunkirk, along with a ferry repaint in challenging environmental conditions.

Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque has taken delivery of five AMBPR Autonomous Mobile Blast & Paint Robots

Update features a process vessel refurbishment by Corroless Eastern, primers with purpose from Teknos and the importance of standards by Nor-Maali.

Review also has a US theme with sculpture conservators OnAim telling the story of the restoration of a religious statue in downtown Houston, which has been repainted with a finish that matched the original bronze-effect.

OnAim Conservation repainting the Sacred Heart of Jesus Blessing statue

We then have the latest articles, news and directory listing from Corrodere Academy

This is followed by News on the latest products and appointments.

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