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NewsScott Bader to invest £30m to transform flagship UK site
Five-year programme will begin with £8m earmarked for the first phase of works
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DeckingSector Spotlight | Decks Coverings
With teak supply from Myanmar effectively banned and many boat buiders seeking sustainable alternatives, METStrade had plenty of variations on the theme. There were also some new ideas on proven composites
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NewsBioaqualife launches eco-friendly boat wrap
New wrap incorporates the firm’s proprietary additive to make plastic fully biodegradable
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NewsHempel completes Russia exit
Danish coatings manufacturer completes sale of its Russian subsidiary as it divests interests in Russian market
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NewsDANU - A solution to end-of-life boat recycling?
UK-based ExoTechnologies has spent four years developing a new resin system claimed to make boat hulls easy to recycle. An added advantage is the composite has high ballistic capabilities
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NewsSpheretex appoints Finnish distributor
IMCD to represent the company’s core materials in Finland
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IBI PresentsWhy service is essential when choosing your yacht coating partner
Each yacht project is unique. To deliver the best result, you need high-end products and first-class support. That is why Alexseal has a comprehensive service package available to its customer worldwide
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NewsHempel's marine business sees double-digit growth in 2022
Marine business delivered highest-ever organic growth
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IBI PresentsHow to achieve a perfect finish with the right topcoat
Designing the surface of a yacht perfectly means bringing the owner’s demands for the craft together with those of the yacht builder in the best possible way
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ArticleMarine Coatings | Movers & Shakers
Looking for a useful A-Z reference of key players in the Marine Coatings sector? See IBI’s latest compilation of Movers & Shakers in the sector, what the companies do, and a live link to their website
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Paints and CoatingsMarine Coatings | Sector Spotlight
Painting 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
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ArticleFuture Tech: Is wood the future technology that will replace GRP?
Once the default boatbuilding material worldwide, wood largely gave way to fibreglass more than 50 years ago. But a new, recyclable bioplastic made from wood fibres holds promise as a sustainable alternative to GRP, and could bring boatbuilding full circle
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USAProfile | Yamaha casts a wider net
A planned expansion to Yamaha’s US casting plant brings supply assurance for stainless steel propellers while allowing the company to grow new revenue streams through contract casting opportunities
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NewsAkzoNobel reports revenue growth amid volume declines
Global paint and coatings specialist, AkzoNobel, reported revenues up 14% despite China lockdowns and retail destocking
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NewsGlen Raven factory expansion boosts output by 25%
Sunbrella parent attributes shorter lead times, higher stock levels to completion of initial phase of multi-year production facility upgrade
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryProduct guide | HeyPly Nature range
HEXCEL’S HEXPLY NATURE range combines
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FeatureWindows that heat and cool
For years window glazings have relied on heat-reflective coatings to reduce their greenhouse effect. But a new type of glass being developed by researchers in Singapore adjusts its spectral transmission to help actively cool or heat interior spaces as required
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FeatureDo sharks hold the key to reducing fuel consumption?
An innovative film – patterned after shark skin – that reduces fuel consumption on aircraft could have far-reaching impacts in the leisure boating sector
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InterviewGtechniq enters marine finishes segment
Automotive sealant manufacturer launches marine finish protector business at Miami show
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