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Steelpaint Coating the Winner in Maersk Corrosion Protection Trial

A three-year coating trial aboard the 15,300TEU containership Maersk Hamburg has found significantly less corrosion and coating damage on a lashing bridge coated with Steelpaint’s moisture cure polyurethane coating system than on the same area protected with a conventional epoxy system.

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11SET

Jotun Imperial Fouling Protection Delivers 50% Carbon Footprint Reduction for Superyachts

Jotun’s Imperial Fouling Protection system cuts a superyacht’s 30-year carbon footprint by 50% compared to conventional coatings. By using advanced silyl acrylate self-polishing technology tailored to yacht sailing patterns, the coating minimises marine growth, cuts hydrodynamic drag, and slashes annual fuel bills by over 50%.

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28AGO

Steelpaint Coating System Sees Demand Surge as Ageing Bulker Fleet Seeks Protection

Heavy-duty cargo hold coating solutions from Steelpaint help shipowners avoid expensive steel replacement.

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27AGO

PPG Spearheads Maritime Heritage Preservation with Advanced Coating Solutions

By extending maintenance intervals, improving durability, and reducing heat absorption, PPG ensures these floating landmarks remain structural and cultural fixtures for generations to come.

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28LUG

AkzoNobel Helps Bring Aerodelft’s New Aircraft Livery to Life

Using its specialised aerospace coatings, primers, and technical expertise, the AkzoNobel team guided students through the complete application process to help bring the team's refreshed identity to life while supporting the development of sustainable aviation technologies.

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28LUG

Corrosion Solution for Engine Hot Testing Gains Global Attention

Cortec® VpCI®-649 BD has gained global adoption among major diesel engine manufacturers as a high-performance solution for corrosion protection during engine hot testing and subsequent cold storage. Utilising Vapour phase Corrosion Inhibitors, the treatment forms a protective film that prevents internal engine rust caused by testing water and residual moisture.

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14LUG

LESTA: Automated Painting Robots for the Defense Industry

In the defense sector, automating painting processes is essential to ensure uniformity, consistent quality, and process control on critical components. Therefore, thanks to in-house expertise, Lesta can offer advanced solutions to automate the finishing processes of defense products.

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14LUG

Steel Paint's Corrosion Protection System Protected a Composting Hall Crane

Stelcatec-LPR primer and Stelcatec-L-NT topcoat from Steelpaint will protect the crane from a highly corrosive environment.

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13LUG

Orchid and Rösler Mark Ten Years of Automated Orthopaedic Implant Finishing

Operating across sites in the UK and the United States, the collaboration has systematically replaced traditional hand-polishing with advanced mechanical systems, drastically reducing cycle times and ensuring absolute repeatability in surface finishes.

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09LUG

SAITA Installs a Containerised Evaporator System for Paint Pretreatment Wastewater Recovery

Vacuum evaporation and activated carbon filtration enable the recovery of more than 90% of wastewater generated during the pretreatment process.

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03LUG

Sherwin-Williams Launches Coating to Eliminate Corrosion Under Insulation

By replacing physical insulation with a specialised liquid coating, the newly-developed technology from Sherwin-Williams removes the environmental conditions required for CUI to develop.

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03LUG

Built on Trust: How Finnish Giants Ponsse and Teknos Are Weathering the World’s Harshest Climates

Efficiency and sustainability are driving the modern manufacturing landscape, and Ponsse’s choice of surface treatment reflects just that. By using Teknos’ direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings, Ponsse has streamlined its production line significantly.

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02LUG

Hazira Port Crane Success for Steelpaint’s New Stelcatec-L Corrosion Protection Coating

Corrosion protection specialist Steelpaint has successfully completed a technical field trial of its new Stelcatec-L repair coating on a Liebherr LHM 500 mobile harbour crane operated by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel.

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01LUG

Industrial Shipments Face Summer Rust Season as Humidity Fluctuations Spike

Advanced Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI) offer an active molecular shield for sensitive machined metals during peak transit temperature swings.

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26GIU

Advanced Vapor Phase Technology Tackles Costly Turbine Corrosion Risks in Transit and Storage

Cortec’s VpCI® technology creates a self-replenishing molecular layer that actively bonds to metal surfaces, completely eliminating the need for labour-intensive degreasing and cleaning once the turbine is ready for deployment.

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