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A game-changer in marine coatings, the anti-fouling solution combines ultra-low friction and patented hydrogel technology, reducing fuel consumption and emissions for more than 1,000 vessels since its 2021 launch.

Dürr’s system slashes paint shop carbon emissions significantly, boosting energy efficiency and meeting EU sustainability standards.

From the sheen of automotive chrome trim to the enduring strength of steel fasteners, metallic coatings are an often overlooked area of the coatings industry. Discover how metallic coatings not only enhance the aesthetic appeal and durability of everyday objects, but also introduce unique superpowers like atomic-scale surface leveling and inherent anti-bacterial properties.

In an exclsuive PCI Magazine interview, Patrick Van Waes, Global Marketing Director for Primient Covation LLC, explores the dynamic growth and future prospects of bio-based materials in the coatings industry, including the market's development, the rising demand for sustainable alternatives, and the evolving performance of bio-based materials compared to their petroleum-based counterparts.

AkzoNobel’s new North American Powder Coatings Commercial Director, Baron Schreuder, discusses the role coatings play in designing buildings of the future, and how powder coatings play an important role in making cities and communities more sustainable.

Read an Editor’s experience encountering coatings during their Mediterranean cruise from Athens to Barcelona

Moving industrial fluids can be dangerous and costly. Proper equipment can mitigate some of the challenges that come from liquid transfers. This article covers fluid-transfer equipment that promises to reduce spillage and waste, and eliminate downtime, among other benefits. 

By using modern mixing and dispersing technology, and centrally controlled peripheral devices with automated feeding and dosing of powder and liquid components, a Norwegian anti-fouling coatings manufacturer successfully tripled its production capacity at its new site, while keeping its staff levels the same.

The Great Supply Chain Crisis of 2021-2022 acted as a very loud and exceptionally clear wakeup call for all participants within the specialty chemicals value chain. As we move forward, everything needs to be re-examined in the light of the crisis.

When comparing the performance of polymer emulsions made with substituted styrene versus conventional styrene in direct-to-metal, wood coatings, concrete sealer, and FR/intumescent coating applications, the results demonstrate improved performance properties when the substitute is utilized.