Sector: Paints and Coatings
Stay ahead with our coverage of the latest trends in marine paints and coatings. From innovations that improve durability and performance to eco-friendly options, learn about the new products that are shaping the industry.
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Paints and Coatings
Jotun’s robotic Hull Skater system now helps 30 vessels to save fuel
Norwegian paint manufacturer Jotun has combined a high-performance hull coating with a remotely controlled robotic cleaner to extend the life of antifouling
Hempel makes key executive appointment
AkzoNobel expects cost-cutting program to offset US tariffs impact
AkzoNobel expands supervisory board
AkzoNobel sees no major 2025 market rebound; relies on ‘self-help’
MB92 completes acquisition of GYG
AkzoNobel contributes to improving China’s water supply
Boero YachtCoatings unveils new website
Propspeed appoints distribution partner for Greece, Cyprus
AkzoNobel installs H-powered spray booths at automotive centre
Propspeed announces supply agreement with Nautor Swan
Paints and CoatingsPaints and coatings
Technological advances, regulatory pressures and environmental awareness continue to drive innovation and product refinement in the ever improving marine coatings sector
Paints and CoatingsMarine thickness gauge goes airborne
UK-based Tritex NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) has just celebrated the 200th sale of its new thickness probe for testing masts and overhead structures via a drone.
Paints and CoatingsLatest trends in topcoats and antifouling
The marine coatings sector is moving towards products that have a longer life with improved gloss and durability, whilst a biocide approval bottleneck has led to big move towards silicon-based antifoulings
Paints and CoatingsTopcoats and antifouling - Real wood? No, it’s paint
Motorboats built by Breedham Yachts feature the classic look of real hardwood trim.
Paints and CoatingsTopcoats and antifouling - The issue of isocyanates
According to the UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE), isocyanates are used in some water-based paints, most primers and undercoats and nearly all lacquers.
Paints and CoatingsHow to bond metal to composite….without an adhesive?
The German HyFiVE project is seeking to develop a standardised system whereby FAUSST connectors (weldable material incorporated into the edge of the composite) can be used instead of adhesive to connect steel and GFRP
Paints and CoatingsInsight | Sustainability: Here and now
With growing consumer interest in environmental sustainability, boatbuilders look to future technologies as a means of solidifying their engagement with eco-conscious buyers. But what can the industry do right now to be more sustainable? Quite a bit, it turns out, with a range of green options already available to boatbuilders
Paints and CoatingsPaints from plants
AkzoNobel uses new paints made from rapeseed and pine rosin to create bio-based interior coating for cars. Can the adoption of more sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-derived coatings be far behind?
Paints and CoatingsAwlcraft 3000 topcoat with enhanced colour platform
Awlcraft 3000 is AkzoNobel’s latest Awlgrip topcoat to feature enhanced colour technology.
Paints and CoatingsPainting a brighter future
Despite the pressures of tighter regulations, rising energy costs and ongoing supply chain issues, the marine coatings sector continues to develop effective new products that are kinder to the environment
Paints and Coatings News
NewsHempel makes key executive appointment
Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel joins the company from shipping and logistics firm DFDS
NewsAkzoNobel expects cost-cutting program to offset US tariffs impact
Dutch coatings and paints giant reports “better than expected” first quarter
NewsAkzoNobel expands supervisory board
Hans-Joachim Müller has a wealth of experience in the chemicals industry
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