corrosion protection compared
to other standard solvent
systems.
Aquaguard significantly outperforms standard solvent-based coatings
in corrosion performance. On containers
coated with Aquaguard, the onset of corrosion from container damage is reduced
at least 60 percent compared to zinc-based coatings (based on 710-hour salt
spray test results). This enables containers to stay in service longer with fewer
repairs while also helping shipping lines
with sustainability efforts.
With more than 60 years of experience with high-quality waterborne coatings, Valspar is a pioneer in developing
waterborne technology. The company
noted that its cost-competitive solutions
help companies meet air-quality goals
across industries that demand rugged
performance, including transportation,
agricultural and construction equipment,
structural steel and wood.
BASF’s Mid-night Glimmer
Coating Drapes New
Chevrolet Concept Car
With its streamlined design featuring
BASF’s exclusive “Mid-night Glimmer”
coatings, Chevrolet-FNR concept car has
made its global debut at Shanghai GM
Gala Night before the Auto Shanghai
2015. The car’s special design is attrib-
uted to Pan Asia Technical Automotive
Center Co., Ltd. (PATAC), a design
and engineering joint-venture between
General Motors and SAIC Motor, also
known as the design and engineering cen-
ter of Shanghai General Motors (SGM).
The Chevrolet-FNR concept is powered by electricity. “FNR” stands for
“Find New Roads,” which means exploring unlimited possibilities. Adopting multiple cutting-edge intelligent technologies,
such as self-driving technology, the car
design aims at exploring the design and
development trend for the future. The
“Mid-night Glimmer” is a customized
color developed by the color design experts from BASF’s Coatings Division
in collaboration with the design team
at PATAC. It is consistent with the car’s
design concept and enhances the unique
high-tech and futuristic design of the
Chevrolet-FNR concept car.
Sherwin-Williams to Supply
Coatings to North American
OEM Flooring Market
Sherwin-Williams Product Finishes will
supply the North American OEM flooring market with a new line of prefinish
coatings. The first product offerings include UV-curable wood flooring coating
systems.
The company’s floor coating systems
meet or exceed key specifications for wear,
scuff and scrape resistance. The company
enters the North American market with
systems for residential and commercial
applications, including ceramic topcoats,
high-Taber sealers, armor coat, UV oil,
hydro primers, dual-cure putty, and fillers
and sealers.
Sherwin-Williams UV-Curable Wood
Flooring Finishing Systems are developed
to speed production, improve throughput
and achieve consistent appearance and
performance, the company stated.
Additionally, custom color matching is
available in specialized Sherwin-Williams
facilities, and manufacturers will have access to proprietary color trends research
and forecasting. This will enable them
to offer customers flooring that is on the
leading edge of consumer trends.
BASF’s R-M Automotive
Refinish Paints Win
Approval for Acura in China
BASF’s R-M Automotive Refinish paints
has obtained approval for Acura in
China. R-M products are designed to
meet the demand for eco-efficient automotive refinish solutions.
R-M waterborne paints are high in
quality and efficiency but lower in volatile
organic compound emissions. R-M waterborne refinish paints show enhanced
freezing and thawing resistance and allow for a five-year shelf life, and are fit
for various climate conditions in China.
In order to serve local customers, R-M
has set up a professional support team in
