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.
Latest Sector Report
Propspeed announces supply agreement with Nautor Swan
AkzoNobel’s largest European solar energy plant goes live in Poland
AkzoNobel’s Q3 shows weaknesses, except in marine and protective coatings
AkzoNobel opens first applicator training facility in Asia-Pacific
After global job cuts, AkzoNobel starts portfolio review in South Asia
AkzoNobel to shed 2,000 jobs worldwide to boost profitability
MB92 in advanced negotiations to buy superyacht paint specialist
Akzonobel’s updated antifoul performance tool improves vessel efficiency
AkzoNobel reports third consecutive quarter of growth
AkzoNobel upgrades Chinese site to meet strong demand for coatings
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 CoatingsMatthew Anzardo | AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings
It’s no longer just a mirror finish customers are after; AkzoNobel’s Global Segment Manager Matthew Anzardo reveals how the global coatings specialist is adapting to the new world order, where experience and the environment are centre stage
Paints and CoatingsInternational Paint sponsors sail around the UK challenge
International Paint, a coatings brand of AkzoNobel, has given its support to the Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge.
Paints and Coatings News
NewsPropspeed announces supply agreement with Nautor Swan
Antifouling coating to be supplied as standard equipment on all MY2025 Swan Arrow product
NewsAkzoNobel’s largest European solar energy plant goes live in Poland
The Dutch paints and coatings specialist is shifting all its production sites to renewable electricity
NewsAkzoNobel’s Q3 shows weaknesses, except in marine and protective coatings
Dutch paint and coatings giant reports mixed financial quarter
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