2020 – Page 3 – PCE International

Brand Updates

Nouryon completes organic peroxides expansion in Brazil

22 June 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

Nouryon has completed a project to more than double capacity for organic peroxides at its plant in Itupeva, Brazil. The expansion will add capacity for products including methyl ethyl ketone peroxides (MEKP) as well as […]

Brand Updates

AkzoNobel is weathering the COVID-19 storm

11 June 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

As the complex situation regarding the global pandemic continues to evolve, AkzoNobel remains focused on ensuring employee health and safety and maintaining business continuity. The various steps taken to continue serving customers and rapidly […]

Coating Inspection

A successful autonomous drone inspection test

9 June 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

A drone has successfully inspected a 19.4 metre high oil tank on board a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel. The video shot by the drone was interpreted in real-time by an algorithm to detect […]

Brand Updates

New coating makes an impact in the tough bulk sector

9 June 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

A new coating developed to deliver greater protection to bulk carrier cargo holds has gained considerable market acceptance with almost 40 applications since its official introduction in August last year. Nippon Paint Marine’s new Neoguard […]

Architectural Coatings

AkzoNobel’s enhanced powder coating puts emphasis on hygiene

9 June 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

Increased demand for products that can improve hygiene has prompted AkzoNobel to accelerate the addition of antimicrobial* properties to its Interpon D1000 and 2000 range of architectural powder coatings. With cleanliness now on everyone’s agenda, […]

Corrosion

Designing the Kinnet Tunnel for a 100-year service life

8 June 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

The Kinnet tunnel was designed to collect flood water from the entire Arava region and the city of Eilat, Israel. It is being constructed in a highly aggressive environment with sulphate-rich ground and extremely hot […]

Corrosion

Routine responses to emergencies during this global pandemic

4 June 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

In these unprecedented times, delivering specialised services for mission-critical equipment in the energy sector can be a challenge. To this, IGS said – Challenge Accepted! “For IGS, it is essential to keep delivering the quality […]

Architectural Coatings

Antibacterial coating application systems

3 June 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

Highest standards of hygiene are essential for health care operators. Despite frequent cleaning, however, certain frequently used surfaces such as door handles, elevator buttons, shopping trolley handrails and light switches pose a considerable risk of […]

Marine Coatings

MarineLINE continues working on chemical and product tankers during Covid-19

3 June 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

In an interview with PCE-International, David J Keehan, President of Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC), presents some of the challenges his company has faced during the Covid-19 crisis, and how APC has risen to continue to […]

Coatings Technology

Weathering the storm in the oil & gas industry

15 May 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

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 […]