2025 – PCE International

Rheological control is a cornerstone of performance

Sepiolite vs Bentonite: Understanding the rheological impact of two distinct clays

9 September 2025 Mark Langdon Comments Off

In the formulation of products such as paints, coatings, adhesives, mortars, and various construction materials, rheological control is a cornerstone of performance.

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Brand Updates

Next generation No 1 top coat

8 September 2025 Mark Langdon Comments Off

Jotun has announced the launch of Hardtop XP II – the next generation of its most sold product. The original Hardtop XP is a well-known and recognised top coat in various industries like energy, shipping and infrastructure

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Surface treatment standards are important to achieve a good finish

The importance of surface treatment standards

27 August 2025 Mark Langdon Comments Off

Guaranteeing the quality and durability of surface treatment standards

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Primers can be the overlooked power in corrosion protection

Primers with purpose: The No,1 overlooked power in corrosion protection

20 August 2025 Mark Langdon Comments Off

More than a basecoat, the right primer plays a decisive role in how long a coating system can stand up to the elements

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Zinc depletion can cause coating failure

Avoiding the pinholes and holidays in coatings

20 August 2025 Mark Langdon Comments Off

Pinholes and holidays are critical factors when selecting a coating system fit for purpose in combination with application techniques

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Tallink’s Star I was painted in challenging conditions

Painting in challenging conditions

20 August 2025 Mark Langdon Comments Off

Tallink’s Star I was in drydock in early February where the vessel’s hull and sides were repainted in challenging conditions

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Holyhead rail station in Wales in the UK

Superior corrosion protection in the rail industry

28 July 2025 Mark Langdon Comments Off

Enhancing corrosion protection in the rail industry with Hexigone’s ‘smart’ corrosion inhibitor

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Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft repainted

Historic KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft repaint

23 July 2025 Mark Langdon Comments Off

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings supports full aircraft repaint of Historic Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

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Brand Updates

Setting new standards in cruise coatings

22 July 2025 Mark Langdon Comments Off

John Mangano, Senior Sales Manager at Hempel A/S explains how Hempaguard Ultima, Hempel’s groundbreaking new two-layer coating system, is setting new standards for cruise coatings

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