New Head of Process & Analytics

Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has hired Mr. Haibo Zhong as Head of Process and Analytics, a newly created department. He will work closely with a number of other APC departments and functions to establish and refine processes and techniques. APC is a world leader in...

Making the aerospace industry more sustainable

Product innovation aimed at making the aerospace industry more sustainable has resulted in the launch of a new chromate-free exterior primer developed by AkzoNobel and Airbus. Newly qualified by Airbus and now included in the aircraft manufacturer’s...

Architectural powder coating gains flex

Customers who use architectural powder coatings no longer have to make a choice between applying a product that’s either superdurable or flexible – because thanks to AkzoNobel, now they can have both. Interpon Structura Flex is the first and only powder...

Hempel launches new versatile antifouling coating

Coatings manufacturer Hempel is launching Globic 7000, a new antifouling coating with enhanced operational flexibility for all vessel types and a speed loss* of 4.5 per cent, on average (according to ISO 19030). This contributes to significant fuel cost savings, and a...