AkzoNobel's ongoing efforts to make shipping more sustainable reached another landmark recently with the 1,000th application of Intersleek 1100SR, the biocide-free fouling-control coating.
In a move to further serve widespread issues associated with the dangers of lead paint, James M. Barthel, President and creator of the ECOBOND® family of products, has made the strategic decision to add Bitrex® Bitterant Technology to the company’s lead paint treatment product, ECOBOND - Lead Defender®.
Ship owners and operators using the Intersleek® range of biocide-free marine coatings supplied by AkzoNobel have achieved fuel savings worth a combined total of $3 billion since the technology was first introduced 21 years ago.
Sherwin-Williams, through its Product Finishes Division, announced the U.S. Army Research Lab has approved MIL-PRF-32348 Type III, Class I Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Powder Topcoat in Black 37030, Green 383 34094 and Tan 686A 33446 for registration on the Qualified Products Database, and may be applied to any military asset.
Western Specialty Contractors is expanding its commercial service offerings in Kansas City, Missouri, with the opening of a new Kansas City Roofing branch in the spring.
Wind power is among the most sustainable technologies for generating electricity, and it is achieving tremendous growth rates worldwide. However, to fully exploit the potential of this renewable energy source, wind turbines need to become significantly more cost-efficient to manufacture and operate.
Jotun announced that over the last 12 months, the cost of raw materials used for manufacturing coatings has escalated significantly and affects the coatings industry worldwide, forcing the company to increase prices for marine, protective and powder coatings.
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