According to a new report published by research firm MarketsandMarkets, the passive fire-protection coatings market is projected to reach $4.02 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.6% from 2017 to 2022.

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC) has appointed Richard Holliday as Global Director - Hydrocarbon PFP (HC-PFP).

The new Chartek^® passive fire protection coating is aimed at the offshore oil and gas industry.

With protection for up to 60 minutes, the unique features of FIRETEX FX5062 mean greater design flexibility and lower loadings are now possible across a diverse range of steel sections.