Coatings World - August 2008

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for use behind all non-EIFS claddings based on the test data presented. It continues to allow the use of Sto Gold Coat, another facet of the StoGuard system, behind stucco with a slip-sheet, but does not require a slip-sheet over Sto EmeraldCoat behind stucco.

been tested using applicable NACE, ASTM and other industry standards to validate performance. Hybrid custom coatings are also available to accommodate application requirements for multi-

ple types of protection. For example, heavy oil producers are using InnerArmor coatings to protect internal components against abrasion and corrosion from slurry flows. CW

HENKEL MOVES NA HQ

Henkel of America, Inc. has relocated its North American corporate headquarters from Gulph Mills, PA, to Rocky Hill, CT. Henkel is moving 80 positions from its corporate headquarters group, including finance, human resources, legal, and chief administrative officer positions, to its existing Rocky Hill facility at 1001 Trout Brook Crossing, which is also the headquarters for its Adhesive Technologies business in North America. When the move is completed, Henkel will employ approximately 430 people at the Rocky Hill site.

Jeff Piccolomini was named president of Henkel of America, Inc. He is responsible for the company's finance, legal, human resources, IT, purchasing, communications, internal audit, health and safety, treasury, and tax functions.

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OIL AND GAS APPLICATIONS

Sub-One Technology has rolled out a family of new coatings based on its InnerArmor technology. The coatings are being tested in surface, subsea and downhole oil and gas applications including piping, couplers, cylinders, and drilling and completion equipment. InnerArmor coatings were selected based on their ability to protect against internal corrosion and abrasive wear.

The new InnerArmor family of coatings has been tuned to solve corrosion, wear and friction reduction challenges in the interiors of liquid and gas handling equipment and piping. Each coating has