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HMG supports UK’s NHS

“HMG Is still operating throughout the Coronavirus, although some staff have been furloughed,” states Stephen ‘Paddy’ Dyson, Marketing Manager for HMG Paints Ltd. HMG is taking a whole host of measures to maintain worker/client safety, […]
Coatings Technology

Ram Vadlamannati, Senior Vice President Protective and Marine Coatings & President PPG EMEA looks at how PPG is faring during this pandemic

At the centre of PPG’s purpose is a commitment to “protect and beautify the world.” Today, the word “protect” is taking on an even greater significance to all of us. We are focused on protecting […]
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Lasers to defeat barnacles?

Anti-fouling, ‘hydrophobic’ metal or plastic surfaces, engraved by a new laser technology being developed by European scientists, could soon replace the toxic varnishes used in ship coatings to stop algae or barnacles sticking to hulls […]
Lifting The Lid

What’s hiding below

A gleaming superyacht is an impressive thing, easily admired for its gorgeous exterior lines and sumptuous interior. However, behind all the polish and beauty is a whole other, equally extraordinary, world of remarkable technical spaces, […]
Architectural Coatings

Making buildings more sustainable

Green building is a bit of a trendy topic these days, explains Rinske van Heiningen, AkzoNobel’s Director of Sustainability. Almost everyone in the industry is looking for solutions to make buildings more sustainable. This is […]