As shipowners increasingly seek coatings that reduce docking time and extend maintenance cycles, BW Epic Kosan’s ongoing preference for Steelpaint’s corrosion-protection technology underscores the growing confidence in zinc-based polyurethane systems to preserve vessel integrity.
Steelpaint has recently completed a key contract involving the application of its advanced polyurethane-based corrosion protection system to the footbridge at Roding Valley London Underground Station. The project highlights a growing shift within the rail industry towards long-life, moisture-cured protective coatings, as contractors aim to cut unplanned maintenance and reduce whole-life costs.
Steelpaint GmbH has reported strong growth in orders for corrosion protection coatings on Germany’s inland waterways, with a succession of new contracts awarded by local authorities and hydraulic engineering contractors throughout 2025.
Measuring 60x20x10m, the 1,700-tonne gate provides access to Germany’s only deep-water port for naval vessels, commercial ships, and energy carriers. The completion of the main coating work marks a key advance in a challenging project that began in 2018.
Steelpaint’s Stelcatec is a corrosion-resistant coating system that boosts durability, safety, and operational efficiency for port and maritime equipment.
The multi-layer Stelpant system of Steelpaint includes a zinc-rich moisture-cure polyurethane primer, offering cathodic protection, followed by two layers of polyurethane topcoat engineered for resistance to mechanical abrasion and impact, particularly in submerged zones.
The agreement marks the beginning of a formal partnership between the German coatings manufacturer and the major Asian shipowner, significantly expanding Steelpaint’s presence in the region.
A newly certified protective coating system from German manufacturer Steelpaint GmbH is attracting attention across the UK rail industry following successful approval by Network Rail.
Steelpaint’s Stelpant PU Combination 500 is a moisture-cured polyurethane coating with micaceous iron oxide, offering strong UV, water, and chemical resistance for steel, metal, and concrete in harsh C5 environments.
The single component zinc-rich polyurethane coating from Steelpaint can extend maintenance intervals to two and a half years.