Schaepman’s Lakfabriekin BV has now been acquired by Hempel. This is part of their growth strategy, which has a time frame of five years. The acquisition of Schaepman’s, a Dutch company which supplies protective, industrial and decorative coatings to specialised industries, goes a long way towards Hempel reaching its target of being in the top…
The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has publicly notified that snow, ice, and/or flooding will always have an effect on their operators’ tasks on the railway. There are times when weather conditions get out of hand; therefore, they are not able to run normal timetables. Various scenarios may arise: some train trips may be cancelled, and…
It’s hard to imagine that spring is drawing nearer – the days are already starting to show signs of getting longer though. Have you noticed? As gardeners’ thoughts turn to seed catalogues, boat owners will be considering (and itching) to get overwintered boats out on the water again. Promain provides an extensive range of Marine,…
There are several reasons why blistering and paint bubbles can occur, and several ways in which these problems can be fixed, and prevented in the future. If the paint is lifted from the underlying surface, this can cause the paint to blister or bubble, and in some cases, eventually peel. Heat and moisture are usually…
A recent enquiry about floor coatings resulted in an order for Coo-Var Profloor Plus Cold Cure. The customer required a quality product and wanted to get the ball rolling ASAP. However they may have been surprised by the reaction received from the technical team at Promain. One thing the team are keen to achieve is…
PPG Industries creates paints, fibreglass and coatings for wind towers. Their products are some of the most used products in the wind energy industry. The latest products from PPG industries are AUE-50000, SIGMADUR 568, and Sigmafast 278, which were recently displayed during the fifth China International Wind Energy Exhibition. AUE-50000 is a polyurethane topcoat that resists…
PPG Industries offers a wide range of products for rolling stock. As a main supplier of PPG products, Promain supply PPG solutions for rail carriages, terminals, tanks, tunnels, support infrastructures, and hopper carriages! Above all, these products provide durable, long lasting protection. Promain strive to meet your specific coatings needs. We offer a range of…
Rebecca Szeto, a decorative artist from San Francisco has found a unique way to turn her old paintbrushes into works of art. The wooden section of the brush, and part of the handle are carved into female figures. She paints them using oil based paints. The bristles of the brushes form the gowns that these…
The Talyllyn line in Gwynedd celebrates it’s 150th anniversary. Therefore, two of the original engines that served on the line have been restored to their former glory. This is by receiving a secret makeover. Photographs of the engines were used to recreate the livery that the engines had when they were first produced. Introducing The…
The well-known and respected global coatings supplier Hempel has recently introduced two innovative products. These products go hand-in-hand with new buildings and dry dockings, to its Dynamic and Globic anti-fouling product lines. Hempel Anti-Fouling: Dynamic 8000 and Globic 8000 Products According to Hempel’s Group Product Manager, Andreas Glud, the two innovative products are Dynamic 8000…
