News – Page 15 – PCE International

HMG expansion

8 March 2021 Mark Langdon Comments Off

Following a period of growth and development of cross-sector partnerships and international collaborations, HMG Paints, the UK’s largest independent coatings manufacturer, has expanded its Defence Coatings team, product range and testing facilities.

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Brand Updates

HMG Paints gains Made in Britain accreditation

9 February 2021 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

HMG Paints, the UK’s Largest Independent Paint Manufacturer, have attained Made in Britain accreditation. Made in Britain brings together the British manufacturing community, the company will now carry the Made in Britain collective mark across its packaging and products along with its marketing materials and digital channels.

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Brand Updates

AkzoNobel acquires New Nautical Coatings

9 February 2021 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

AkzoNobel is set to increase its presence in the North American yacht coatings market after agreeing to acquire New Nautical Coatings, owner of the premium Sea Hawk brand.

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Brand Updates

Hempel sets new strategy path

9 February 2021 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

An ambitious new strategy defines the timeframe of a doubling of Hempel by 2025. Doubling revenue allows Hempel to also double its positive impact.

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Hempel’s flagship hull coating Hempaguard X7 reaches milestone

17 December 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

Hempel confirms leadership position within fuel efficiency in the shipping industry. By completing 2,000 vessel applications of Hempaguard X7, Hempel has reduced shipowners’ fuel consumption by 7.6 million tons, lowering fuel costs by at least USD 2.6 billion and CO2 emissions by 23.5 million tons.

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Brand Updates

New water ballast tank coating

3 December 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

ABS, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI Group) and the Marshall Islands Registry (MIR) have completed a joint development project (JDP) to create an environmentally friendly, solvent-free coating for water ballast tanks that only requires one coat.

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Marine Coatings

Hempel looks at the evolution of antifoulings

2 December 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

Antifouling systems for ships are not new – or even relatively new. The problems caused by marine biofouling has been recognised since the very earliest days of sailing ships explains Marianna Sioni, Group Product Manager […]

Marine Coatings

PCE-International’s latest marine-themed issue is now available online

2 December 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

In Lifting the Lid we hear from AkzoNobel. PPG, Teknos and Sherwin-Williams on their interpretation of sustainability and how they propose to deliver it The Spotlight in this issue has a marine theme issue, with […]

Appointments & Events

Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen new CPCO in Hempel

16 November 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief People & Culture Officer and member of the Executive Management Board in Hempel A/S. She succeeds Peter Kirkegaard, who has accepted a new opportunity […]

Coating Inspection

Rise of the autonomous flying robot

9 November 2020 Satzuma-Creative Comments Off

Robotic inspection and measurement systems have great potential for performing tasks safely, better, and faster than humans. Of specific interest in drydocks are aerial robotic systems for contact-based measurements and inspections as they are, quick, […]