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.
Powder coating energy savings calculator from AkzoNobel
An openly accessible online energy savings calculator for all users of powder coatings has been launched by AkzoNobel
BlastOne has acquired VertiDrive BV
BlastOne, a leading global provider of blasting and painting equipment and supplies, has acquired VertiDrive BV
Stag-gering galvanising project
A bespoke sculpture made by a budding metalworker has been protected against the elements, thanks to a local galvanising company.
New bisphenol-free coating from AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings
Can makers and coil coaters ramping up their bisphenol-free transition have a ready alternative in a new BPA-NI internal coating for beverage can ends, from AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings.
CWS Lackfabrik GmbH acquired by Kansai Helios
Kansai Helios Coatings GmbH, a European consolidated subsidiary of Kansai Paint Co, Ltd has completed its acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik GmbH.
New HVAF development from Castolin Eutectic
Castolin Eutectic, a leading innovator in the protective coatings industry, has launched XupersoniClad, a new thermal spraying service that leverages supersonic spraying technology.
New epoxy tank coating from PPG
PPG has launched PPG Phenguard 985 phenolic epoxy tank lining, which represents a significant breakthrough for the marine and tank storage sectors
Chromium-free first from Rembrandtin
Rembrandtin, a member of Kansai Helios, has developed a chromium-free coating system, REMISOL EB 5320 – the first chromium-free coating on the market.
New Head of Decorative at Hempel
Ana Henriques has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Head of Decorative at Hempel A/S
HMG Paints named the Manufacturing Family Business of the Year
HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer of paints and coatings, has been named the Manufacturing Family Business of the Year at the prestigious Family Business of the Year Awards 2023
The latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert is now online
The latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert features the Water Jetting Association, Jotun, drone inspection, PPG’s powder coatings, Hempel, Nor-Maali, Belzona, Cortec, and details about PaintExpo 2024
Drone inspection of a cargo tank
Cargo tank inspection: The right people and the right tools
Hempel reduces emissions and costs
Hempel’s solution for underwater hulls can reduce emissions and costs
The sky’s the limit for an epoxy floor coating system
Sherwin-Williams’ pioneering Resuflor high-build epoxy floor coating system has been successfully applied at a hangar in Teesside International Airport in the UK
AkzoNobel and Philips welcome Damen Shipyards to pioneering antifouling partnership
Damen Shipyards has joined AkzoNobel and Philips to help further develop a pioneering fouling control solution which uses UV-C light technology to keep ships’ underwater hulls clean