The challenge for the resort’s designers and architects was to find a powder coating that could protect aluminum surfaces and girders in a climate of extreme heat and corrosive salt spray from the coast, and with a finish that would complement the warm terracotta tones of Dubai’s landscape. Read about the solution.
Published reports place the total cost of corrosion in the United States at $552 billion. The majority of the current coating formulations are not designed for extended maintenance support. This article introduces the concept of Lifetime Coating Systems (LCS), a program designed to match coating life with asset life.
The raw materials used in coatings formulations, including titanium dioxide (TiO2), can make a significant impact on the end product’s sustainability profile. New innovations will pave the way to reducing waste, creating longer lasting products, and achieving advancements in the coatings industry’s sustainability.
On the coast, painted walls tend to fade faster, are pummeled with wind-driven rain, are exposed to salt around the clock, and are breeding grounds for bio-growth like algae and fungus. One seven-story Destin, Florida, resort nestled between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico was looking for a fresh update but wanted more longevity for its money.
AI's ability to analyze large amounts of data and provide insights into consumer behavior can help create more effective and targeted marketing campaigns.
In an exclusive PCI interview, PPG Architectural Coatings product expert
John Salvadore answers questions on emerging product and service trends in the coatings space, meeting sustainable standards, and more.
The multiyear agreement significantly expands PPG’s current relationship with Walmart and expands the lineup to include ready-to-use paint options available in 25 premixed, top-selling colors.
The newly launched super-durable powder coating is for architects and designers for the Indian market and can give aluminum surfaces the natural look and texture of stone without any of the inconvenience or cost associated with using the actual material.
The intended acquisition follows a series of recent acquisitions by AkzoNobel across paints and coatings over the last years. Completion, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected in the second half of 2023.
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