May 2020 – PCE International

Coatings Technology

Weathering the storm in the oil & gas industry

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In these days of plummeting oil prices and uncertainty on every side, it is important for rig owners and operators to have a good layup strategy in place. This will help them retain the value […]

Architectural Coatings

Nouryon launches elastomeric cool roof coatings solution

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Nouryon is launching a new solution for the building and construction market that boosts the effectiveness of energy-saving ‘cool roof’ coatings by improving their ability to reflect light and enhancing their self-cleaning properties. The new […]

Appointments & Events

Elcometer Technical Manager appointed as NACE Standards Board Vice Chair

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Following the recent formation of their new Standards Board, NACE International, a worldwide corrosion prevention organisation, has appointed David Barnes, Elcometer’s Technical Manager, as their Vice Chair. David has been elected as Vice Chair due […]

Industrial Coatings

International Paint deliver critical products for Hong Kong quarantine facility

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AkzoNobel has recently managed to successfully deliver critical International Paint for the construction of quarantine facilities in Hong Kong. Over 5,000 tonnes of anti-corrosive protective coating were safely delivered to the quarantine facilities. The sustainable, […]

Brand Updates

Corrosion to Covid-19 support for UK front line workers

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Hexigone Inhibitors, who usually manufacture chromate-free corrosion inhibitors, are manufacturing hand sanitiser to help protect staff on the front line. The sanitiser, which meets the standard set by the World Health Organisation, is already in […]

Brand Updates

A solid start to the new year for Songwon

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After a challenging finish to 2019, Songwon has experienced a solid start to the new year with sound growth and increased revenue. Compared to the same reporting period in 2019, the Group’s Divisions Industrial Chemicals […]

Brand Updates

Huntsman’s TPU elastomers helping in the frontline against COVID-19

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Huntsman has been producing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers for manufacturers of essential medical personal protective equipment (PPE) around the world. Huntsman’s TPUs are being used to produce hospital gowns, face […]

Appointments & Events

Dr Tammo Boinowitz is the future of Altana’s BYK Division

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Dr Tammo Boinowitz (53) will become managing director of BYK-Chemie GmbH based in Wesel as of January 1, 2021. After a two-month training and transitional phase, he will also become the President of BYK, the […]

News

Training for the future – the full article

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The Corrodere Academy saw the potential in the rise in functionality in online platforms, and embarked upon looking into what courses and assessments could be delivered and managed using the technology By David Eyre, […]

Marine Coatings

The need for innovation in antifouling coatings

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The settlement of marine species on ships’ hulls results in economic penalties and may cause environmental damage. The accumulation of biofouling leads to increased hull roughness, which has a direct impact on fuel consumption and […]