Category: PPG
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Op-Ed: Electrostatic spray reduces overspray in shipyards
Op-Ed: Electrostatic spray reduces overspray in shipyards By Joanna van Helmond, PPG Product Development Director, Marine Fouling Control, Marine and Protective Coatings Increasing pressure for more sustainable operations and tighter margins in the maritime industry encourages shipowners and yards to explore ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste. One technique gaining attention is electrostatic coating…
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PPG wins 50th order for electrostatic application of antifouling
PPG wins 50th order for electrostatic application of antifouling PPG (NYSE: PPG) has won its 50th order for the electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings. The project will be carried out on the VLCC Sidr a 336-meter oil tanker operated by Bahri Ship Management at the Asyad Drydock Company shipyard in Oman, using PPG…