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Fast curing with cold light
Extremely matt, scratch-resistant and a very energy-rich emission with low penetration depth – these are the core characteristics of Excimer technology, which is making its way into more and more...
Major expansion delivers biggest facility in Yorkshire
A leading galvanizing business has completed a multi-million pound project to create the biggest bath in Yorkshire. Humber Galvanizing has increased capacity by as much as 50 per cent thanks to a major expansion that also includes the installation of other new tanks...
Paint that paints itself?
Watching paint dry just got interesting. That's because AkzoNobel is developing a hi-tech coating which paints itself onto surfaces by harnessing energy from daylight. Once a small amount has been manually applied, the pioneering coating uses a process similar to...
Feature: Coating challenges in the chemical tanker market
The demand for chemicals shipped on a global basis is ultimately driven by global GDP and population growth, both of which are forecasted to continue to grow in the coming years. Outside of the macroeconomic are some microeconomic and technical drivers affecting the...
New coating helps wood building fire safety
Protecting wooden building facades against fire just got easier - and more efficient - following the launch of a new coatings system which has been specially engineered by AkzoNobel. The fast-drying Sikkens system is the company's latest technological innovation...
Historic pier project boosted by quick-turnaround galvanizing
Work to renovate an historic Victorian landmark has taken a major step forward – thanks to help from a galvanizing business. Volunteers have begun a long-term project to restore the 130-year-old Queen’s Pier, in Ramsey, Isle of Man, to its former glory. And staff at...
Enhanced stability promised for VOC-free paint at low temperatures
Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) has launched a next-generation multifunctional additive, Ethylan EF-60, which enables formulators to ensure low temperature storage stability of VOC-free water-borne latex paint products. “Consumer demand is driving the...
New high-gloss Commercial Vehicle topcoat released
HMG Paints Ltd, the UK’s largest Independent paint manufacturer, has announced the launch of a revolutionary, one visit application, commercial vehicle topcoat. Acrythane 4G is a high gloss, high solids acrylic polyurethane coating developed to meet and exceed the...
Guest editorial: Moving formulations and technologies forward
by Perry Poppelaars – MD of Sustainable Coating Solutions Ltd – Distributor for Steelpaint in the UK My coatings career started in 1984 with Devoe Coatings, an American manufacturer of marine coatings and the first company to introduce epoxy coatings. The first job I...
Galvanizing giants’ lead-free switch is first for industry
One of the world’s leading corrosion protection companies has completed a unique conversion to lead-free galvanizing. Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd made the bold decision to eliminate lead from its process at all 14 of its plants across the UK 10 years ago. The...
Guest Editorial: A dynamic time for the industry
by Jonathan Falder of HMG Paints. Jonathan is a 5th generation paint maker in family business HMG Paints Ltd. and a member of the royal institute of Chemistry. His primary role is technical business development. As a relative newcomer to the industry, (with only 14...
Feature: Suitable for explosive atmospheres
Graco’s EcoQuip vapour abrasive blast equipment was thoroughly tested for use in potentially hazardous areas involving explosive atmospheres Abrasive blasting often has to take place in hazardous or explosive environments, such as the power generation, construction,...
New powder coating brings invisible protection
With the flu season upon us, the need for robust hygiene solutions is as important as ever. AkzoNobel's innovative powder coatings help keep surfaces hygienically clean all year round, while tackling the invisible threat of cross-contamination. The company's...
New industrial coatings apprenticeship
Award winning Apprenticeships provider Skills Training UK has launched a new Industrial Coatings standard for the materials testing sector to tackle a growing industry demand. The Level 2 Industrial Coatings Applicator standard has been developed by employers for...
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...
HMG moves onto the farm
HMG Paints, the UK’s largest independent coatings manufacturer, is giving innovative coatings a push into agricultural sectors across the UK and Ireland including; Vintage Restoration, OEM Production & Equipment Maintenance. The HMG ACE (Agricultural and Construction...