Protective Coatings Industry News
Hempaguard, receives DNV validation
Hempaguard X7’s decarbonisation efforts in the maritime industry are now third-party verified, and its impressive impact on fuel savings and speed loss have been validated.
Innovative membrane reactor on an industrial scale
Evonik is continuing to strengthen its position as one of the leading companies in the field of C4 chemistry. MACBETH (Membranes And Catalysts Beyond Economic and Technological Hurdles), the largest EU-funded project coordinated by Evonik to date, was recently...
SSPC and NACE International vote in favour of merger
SSPC and NACE International have voted overwhelmingly in favour in favour of merger. The vote saw both organisations see the highest vote participation in the history. An overwhelming 88% of SSPC voters and 89% of NACE voters approved the combination. This momentous...
New solvent-free epoxy for water ballast tanks in tanker newbuildings
Following many years of extensive prototype trials in field tests, Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd., (CMP) is ready to launch a new solvent-free epoxy coating that can be applied to water ballast tanks (WBT) with standard application equipment that meets new Korean...
New curing agent delivers significantly enhanced performance for epoxy resins
Process Services Ltd, is a new specialist polymer design and development company and has researched and developed a new series of ‘green’ epoxy curing agents. The Furalkamine range of polymers combat the withdrawal of conventional Mannich base grades prohibited in...
Increasing n-propanol availability in Europe for disinfectant manufacturers
In the second quarter of 2020, the chemical company Oxea tripled its delivery volumes of n-propanol in Europe due to very high demand from manufacturers of hand sanitisers and the printing industry. Oxea is the world’s largest producer of n-propanol. “In Europe, we...
AkzoNobel and BYK-Gardner digitise surface texture for powder coatings
Customers have been benefiting from AkzoNobel’s expert digitisation of colour for decades. Now the company is entering new territory with the help of pioneering technology developed by BYK-Gardner, which can digitally measure and control the textured surfaces of...
Graphene goes to sea
The advance of graphene coating additives has taken another step forward. Large-scale commercial trials are now underway on two commercial ship hulls using a new graphene additive mixed into their bare-metal primer. Perth-based Talga, producers of battery anodes and...
Antivirus surface coating developed
Nippon Paint and Corning Inc, the US-based technology company, have developed a special coating to protect workers from picking up viruses from painted surfaces. Nippon Paint's Antivirus Kids Paint, developed specifically for frontline hospital use, incorporates...
“To boldly go”
NASA’s Mars 2020 rocket (launching this July), and the International Space Station (ISS), are providing an invaluable test-bed for cutting-edge coatings and application techniques. In-space testing is currently underway on coatings to protect astronauts and...
Molecular protection for virus-grounded planes
As hundreds of aircraft remain grounded due to plummeting air travel demand amid pandemic restrictions, the question becomes: How can airlines preserve as much value as possible while high-dollar assets sit idle for an indefinite period? Though everyone hopes for the...
Putting Nano-Copper to the test in the fight against viruses
Pioneering UK manufacturer, Promethean Particles (‘Promethean’), is collaborating with textile companies and leading research facilities to explore the anti-viral effects of its novel copper nanoparticles designed for use in fabrics and Personal Protective Equipment...
Clariant COVID-19 outbreak support
Clariant, a focused and innovative speciality chemical company, has announced it has started monthly production of two million litres of disinfectant at its facilities in Gendorf, Germany. This disinfectant is then directly or via repacking partners provided to...
Walking on light
New additions to the Bolideck range of ship deck covering solutions from Bolidt are illuminating design thinking across the cruise ship and superyacht sectors, with a first delivery of Bolideck LED leading to follow up orders from several owners. Bolideck LED is the...
New leap for water-based industrial coatings
Materials science company Dow have introduced two innovations to simplify formulation of water-based, high temperature resistant industrial coatings. "We continue to combine our deep knowledge of silicone chemistry with our unique experience of water-based coating...
Drone painters take flight
Florida-based Apellix and AkzoNobel are collaborating on a computer-controlled spray painting drone. Apellix’s custom-built drone is tethered to the ground for its power and coating supply, but has the freedom to fly autonomously depending on the area to be coated....