Architectural Coatings
Improving air quality in a landmark Liverpool building
PPG has announced that coatings from its Johnstone’s Trade brand are helping to improve air quality at The Spine, a new landmark building in Liverpool.
News
Architectural Coatings
PPG completes its acquisition of Tikkurila
PPG has announced that it has completed its acquisition of all of the shares of Tikkurila tendered into PPG’s tender offer as of the expiration of the offer on June 4, 2021
Coating Inspection
A Cunning Plan!
Sir Tony Robinson (most famous for playing Blackadder’s sidekick – Baldrick!) gets advice from John Heath, a highly experienced and respected marine surveyor with over 40 years’ experience, on how to use a Cygnus 4+ thickness gauge
Architectural Coatings
New powder coating
PPG has recently introduced PPG Coraflon Platinum fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer powder coatings for architectural extrusions and sheet aluminium
Featured Article
Polar Pod partnership
A pioneering scientific expedition which will send a manned oceanographic platform drifting around Antarctica has brought AkzoNobel on board as exclusive paints and coatings partner
Corrosion
Combating pipeline corrosion (part 2)
The surface preparation of steel before external coating application is the foundation of any corrosion control programme. Any compromise made in the degree of surface preparation will usually compromise the field joint coating performance, regardless of the technical quality of the field joint coating explains Dr JF Doddema, CEO of the Monti-Group.
Featured Article
A long-term forecast
Kent Holm, PPG Segment Key Account Manager Renewable Energy Europe, discusses the long-term performance of protective coatings on wind farms
Architectural Coatings
IN THIS ISSUE OF PCE-INTERNATIONAL
The work behind the renovation of one of Rotterdam’s best-known bridges is revealed by Arjan van Vliet, PPG KAM/Segment Sales Manager Infrastructure Europe
Brand Updates
Gold award
Nippon Paint Marine (Korea) has won a prestigious ‘Export Tower’ trophy during South Korea’s Trade Day ceremony, an annual event celebrating those companies that have collectively contributed US$500bn to the country’s economy.
Appointments & Events
Hempel team boosted
David Heal has joined Hempel to head up its renewable energy segment, as Hempel looks to strengthen its leadership position as part of its commitment to sustainability.