An Overview of Intumescent Coatings
In May 2017, the fifth edition of the Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2015–2020) was released by the International Paint and Printing Ink Council (IPPIC). Prepared ... Read More…
Coatings Tricks to Prevent Biofouling
Biofouling on large vessels, including commercial shipping tankers and naval vessels, carries substantial costs, largely due to an increase in the quantity of fuel that must be consumed to overcome ... Read More…
Coatings that Encourage Creativity
Dry erase boards, while often associated with classrooms, find use in many other applications as well. Think of Sheldon of the “Big Bang Theory” in his office or apartment discussing ... Read More…
A Look at Ceramic Coatings
Coatings serve many functions. Some are designed largely to provide a desired appearance or effect on a substrate. Others are intended to be mainly protective in nature. In many applications, ... Read More…
Automation, Renewable Energy Technologies Key to New Sustainable Facility Design
A newly constructed manufacturing facility for the production of AkzoNobel’s Dulux decorative paint brand was officially opened by the company in early September 2017. Located in Ashington, UK, the €100-million-plus ... Read More…