Protective Coatings Industry News
Upcycling chemistry meets innovative coatings
The pioneer for particles and powders from upcycled sources offers new opportunities for innovative surface finishes. In partnership with innovative manufacturers, the company develops architectural and functional coating additives with unique, nature-inspired designs.
Designing the Kinnet Tunnel for a 100-year service life
The Kinnet tunnel was designed to collect flood water from the entire Arava region and the city of Eilat, Israel. It is being constructed in a highly aggressive environment with sulphate-rich ground and extremely hot weather conditions. Moreover, the regions’ flood...
Antibacterial coating application systems
Highest standards of hygiene are essential for health care operators. Despite frequent cleaning, however, certain frequently used surfaces such as door handles, elevator buttons, shopping trolley handrails and light switches pose a considerable risk of transmission of...
MarineLINE continues working on chemical and product tankers during Covid-19
In an interview with PCE-International, David J Keehan, President of Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC), presents some of the challenges his company has faced during the Covid-19 crisis, and how APC has risen to continue to meet customer and employee expectations. “The...
Nouryon launches elastomeric cool roof coatings solution
Nouryon is launching a new solution for the building and construction market that boosts the effectiveness of energy-saving ‘cool roof’ coatings by improving their ability to reflect light and enhancing their self-cleaning properties. The new concept combines...
Elcometer Technical Manager appointed as NACE Standards Board Vice Chair
Following the recent formation of their new Standards Board, NACE International, a worldwide corrosion prevention organisation, has appointed David Barnes, Elcometer’s Technical Manager, as their Vice Chair. David has been elected as Vice Chair due to his proven...
International Paint deliver critical products for Hong Kong quarantine facility
AkzoNobel has recently managed to successfully deliver critical International Paint for the construction of quarantine facilities in Hong Kong. Over 5,000 tonnes of anti-corrosive protective coating were safely delivered to the quarantine facilities. The sustainable,...
Corrosion to Covid-19 support for UK front line workers
Hexigone Inhibitors, who usually manufacture chromate-free corrosion inhibitors, are manufacturing hand sanitiser to help protect staff on the front line. The sanitiser, which meets the standard set by the World Health Organisation, is already in use in local...
A solid start to the new year for Songwon
After a challenging finish to 2019, Songwon has experienced a solid start to the new year with sound growth and increased revenue. Compared to the same reporting period in 2019, the Group’s Divisions Industrial Chemicals and Performance Chemicals, both recorded higher...
Dr Tammo Boinowitz is the future of Altana’s BYK Division
Dr Tammo Boinowitz (53) will become managing director of BYK-Chemie GmbH based in Wesel as of January 1, 2021. After a two-month training and transitional phase, he will also become the President of BYK, the largest division of the specialty chemicals group Altana. He...
Training for the future – the full article
The Corrodere Academy saw the potential in the rise in functionality in online platforms, and embarked upon looking into what courses and assessments could be delivered and managed using the technology By David Eyre, Project Manager, Corrodere Academy...
The need for innovation in antifouling coatings
The settlement of marine species on ships’ hulls results in economic penalties and may cause environmental damage. The accumulation of biofouling leads to increased hull roughness, which has a direct impact on fuel consumption and consequently the emission of air...
Don’t start at the finish
No matter how good your work is overall, the end result will never be better than the weakest link. Only by optimising each and every layer can you ensure that the final outcome will be an absolute long-term success, says Colin Mason, Technical Manager CCS Any quality...
The latest issue of PCE-International is ready to read online
The latest issue of PCE-International can be found here:- PCE-International Lifting the Lid features exclusive comment from Hempel, PPG, Wacker, Cornelius Group and AkzoNobel on their what they are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic In Spotlight on Training we hear...
A smarter way to apply paint
Apellix and AkzoNobel are collaborating on a computer-controlled spray painting drone that’ll change the game when it comes to applying paint. Apellix won the partnership in the 2019 Paint the Future global startup challenge. Read more great articles in the latest...
Share your company’s experiences of what you are doing to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
What is your company doing to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic? Share with LiftingTheLid company’s experiences of how you maybe looking to new markets, or offering new products or services, to aid your company’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Have an opinion...