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A US refinery identified a problem with its second stage desalter and
their overhead accumulator vessels during a routine inspection. Anickel-copper thermal spray coating had been applied in both of these
vessels approximately 20 years ago.
Initially, the coating...

The process of extracting and processing uranium can present many
challenges. Machinery and equipment are exposed to corrosive
environments during production, which over time can cause damage
and lead to shutdowns. If left untreated, corrosion can lead to...

Some of the eye-catching features on board Celebrity Edge, one of the most eagerly-awaited cruise ships for many years, will be distinguishable by their inclusion of high quality decking from Bolidt Synthetic Products and Systems. The 2,908 passenger capacity...

Christmas has come early for twenty-four employees at the Chemco International Head Office in Coatbridge, after it became the latest company in Scotland to become 100% employee owned. Regarded as a market leader in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art...

An innovative powder coating from AkzoNobel has answered the call of the telecoms industry for a product which has the toughness to withstand the plating process and the ability to perform under pressure. The newly launched Interpon IT 4004 range has been specifically...

airBaltic is flying the flag to celebrate Latvia's 100th anniversary after one of its new A220-300 aircraft was given a unique livery using AkzoNobel's aerospace coatings. The special project was carried out in Magnetic MRO's paint hangar in Tallinn, Estonia, before...

Environmental and cost benefits have led powder coatings to replace liquid coatings in an increasing number of applications. Architects are increasingly happy to explore the wide range of finishes that are now possible, and even wood has been added to the list of...

Akzo Nobel say wood adhesives have just got smarter, due a new way of helping customers become more efficient. Known as intelliCURE, the novel system involves bundling actual products, software and machinery into a single solution for manufacturers of glued wooden...

Animal attraction has drawn AkzoNobel and Embraer together to develop stunning livery for three of the aircraft maker's latest line of E2 business jets. The eye-catching trio of designs - depicting an eagle, a tiger and a shark - were created using aerospace coatings...

Japan-headquartered Nippon Paint Marine has introduced what is thought the world’s first biocide-free, low friction self-polishing copolymer (SPC) antifouling technology. Aquaterras, a product name derived from the Japanese word for shining and the Latin for water –...

The vibrant cruise ship refurbishment market is reflected in an all-time high in refit work for Bolidt Synthetic Products & Systems, with the record including completion of five major ship projects so far this year. Bookings for a further seven large ship jobs are...

Veterans’ Garage (VG) Manchester, based at Airport City, is getting a fresh lick of paint as plans progress to the next stages in renovating the Grade II listed former Airport Terminal. HMG Paints, The UK’s largest Independent Paint Manufacturer, are continuing their...