Self-healing additives can be used to improve the performance of a coating system that is subject to mechanical damage, micro-cracking and subsequent corrosion of the substrate while in service.

Induron Protective Coatings announced that Bob Maley has joined the company as Sales Manager for Florida.

Canada's largest liquid natural gas (LNG) project is underway in British Columbia, and AkzoNobel is supplying customized protective coatings solutions for the landmark facility.

PPG announced that its PPG NOVAGUARD® 810ER coating has been qualified by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command for use on potable water tanks.

Eddyfi Technologies' world headquarters building is a model of contemporary architecture, biophilic design and sustainable materials – from the generous application of locally sourced wood and use of large, triple-glazed windows, to the selection of solvent-free PPG Coraflon coatings to protect and embellish its muted aluminum cladding.

Engineers at the University of Houston are using chitin – a derivative of glucose found in the cellular walls of arthropods and fungi – and 3D printing techniques to produce high-impact multilayered coatings that can protect soldiers against bullets, lasers, toxic gas and other dangers.

Tnemec Co. Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance protective coatings, announced the launch of three low-VOC polyurethane coatings: Series 1094, Series 1095 and Series 1096 Endura-Shield.

As hundreds of aircraft remain grounded due to decreased air travel demand amid pandemic restrictions, the question becomes: how can airlines preserve as much value as possible while high-dollar assets sit idle for an indefinite period?

The object of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of different modifications on anti-corrosive performance. Straight PUDs were used to prepare DTM coatings with only small amounts of additives and without the assistance of corrosion inhibitors, passivation fillers or pig-ments.

Garret Haegelin, HICoat Division Superintendent at Sulzer, looks at the features and processes used when applying high-quality coatings and how attention to detail is essential for optimum performance.