Feature: Cavernous spaces in ship holds

Feature: Cavernous spaces in ship holds

The cavernous spaces inside ship cargo holds swallow materials wet and dry, packed and loose, corrosive and inert. Many would take several 4-bedroom houses without a murmur. Bulk cargo transport of materials such as grain, coal, ore, and cement account for up to 15%...
Spray-on cover

Spray-on cover

As the market for polyurethane and polyurea coatings continues to expand, so do the demands for specialist equipment to deal with high performance coatings. Some manufacturers of polyurethane and polyurea coatings say buyers are moving towards specialised equipment...
Feature: Flat Top innovation

Feature: Flat Top innovation

The first of Britain’s much-heralded new aircraft carriers is moving towards sea trials this year, to be followed by flight trials in 2018 and operational service starting in 2020. The ships have demanded innovation in many fields, not least in the development of a...
Feature: Pipe dreams

Feature: Pipe dreams

Oil, gas and water industries are the major contributors to a worldwide network of more than 25,000 km of pipelines every year, with demand continually rising. A projected $11.63 billion will be spent on coating these lines by the year 2020. Long service lifetimes,...