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New powder portfolio from PPG

PPG has announced the launch of the PPG Envirocron Primeron primer powder portfolio, designed to provide high corrosion resistance for metal substrates including steel, hot-dip-galvanised steel, metallised steel and aluminium.

BTC Europe signs new agreement

BTC Europe, BASF’S European distribution organisation, and Sudarshan Chemical Industries, have signed an agreement on the distribution of organic and inorganic pigments as well as effect pigments in Europe.

New Sigmaglide launch

PPG has announced the launch of PPG Sigmaglide 2390 marine coating, a breakthrough approach to help shipowners reduce power consumption and carbon emissions

Ensuring the Atlantis’s legacy

Superdurable Interpon D architectural powder coatings from AkzoNobel are helping to protect and enhance Dubai’s latest billion-dollar luxury hotel and resort, Atlantis The Royal

AkzoNobel launches Aerofleet Coatings Management

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings will launch Aerofleet Coatings Management, a new digital, data-driven service that helps airlines and other large operators to tailor and optimise the coatings’ replacement and maintenance schedule for individual aircraft within an airline fleet.

Hempel delivers double-digit growth in 2022

In a challenging 2022, Hempel grew its revenue in line with strategic focus, delivering record high organic growth of 12.7% and revenue of EUR 2,159 million. Compared to 2021, this represents an increase of EUR 415 million, including acquisitions.

AkzoNobel brings a new reality in paint training to American Airlines

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings is partnering with American Airlines to deliver a new way of training apprentice painters

Hempel joins the IMO’s Global Industry Alliance

Hempel joins the International Maritime Organization (IMO’s) Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety to work with industry to support shipping’s emissions reduction pathway and to mitigate against the spread of invasive species.

Marine coating delivers dramatic power savings

PPG HydroReset technology creates super-smooth, nonstick hull surface

HMG Paints celebrate Apprentices after successful National Apprenticeship Week

HMG Paints have marked National Apprenticeship Week 2023 with a celebration of a number of colleagues at various stages of their Apprenticeship journeys

Advanced Polymer Coatings lands multiple Turkish tanker deals

US-based Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) is further reinforcing its position as the prime protective tank coating company in Turkey’s maritime sector with a series of high-profile deals.

The Best of 2022 PCE-International is out now

PCE-International’s review of the industrial coatings industry in 2022

AkzoNobel powder coatings launches Interpon Ready to Ship range to Chinese market

Coaters of architectural and general industrial products in China are now set to benefit from high performing, premium quality, Interpon Ready-to-Ship (RTS) powder coatings from AkzoNobel.