Coatings World - July 2016

“We have partnered with A&A Coating
and Ducks Unlimited because they share
that same commitment to conservation
and to taking the leadership roles needed
to conserve and restore our natural re-
sources. All of us at Axalta are as proud
of our ability to support the important
work that Ducks Unlimited does to sus-
tain and protect the environment as we
are of our ability to help sustain and pro-
tect the products that great customers like
A&A coat every day.”
A major developer, manufacturer, and
seller of industrial coatings in the United
States and in 130 countries around the
world, Axalta makes protecting and con-
serving natural resources a corporate
priority. Sophisticated technology is used
to produce coatings in sustainable and
responsible ways, enabling Axalta’s cus-
tomers to save energy and reduce carbon
(CO2) and volatile organic compounds
(VOC) emissions.

Axalta’s colorful coatings can be seen
on cars and commercial vehicles ranging
from trucks and buses to ATVs and con-
struction equipment. Coatings also pro-
tect oil and gas pipelines from corrosive
underground environments.

Hempel Launches the
Trusted Asset Protection
Survey (TAPS)

Global coatings supplier Hempel has launched the Trusted Asset Protection Survey (TAPS) Digital Application in North America.

The cost of corrosion in North America has been estimated at over $3 billion annually, and failing to have an overall maintenance plan will only increase this expense.

Hempel has developed the Trusted
Asset Protection Survey (TAPS) interac-
tive tool for the iPhone and iPad to fa-
cilitate coating condition surveys in a
more dynamic, interactive and efficient
way for its customers; allowing Hempel
to help the corrosion industry and its cus-
tomers reduce maintenance costs while
extending the life of their assets.
North America marketing
director, Jose Luna, said, “This
launch is an important milestone
in our Journey to Excellence Strategy, where
we have committed to supporting contin-
ued growth in the maintenance market.”
Traditionally, Hempel has taken more
time to deliver final coating recommen-
dations to its customers because surveys
were administered manually. The overall
condition survey focuses on giving the
asset a coating and corrosion condition
status to help spot potential problems,
minimize risk and prioritize the areas
that need to be considered first for main-
tenance. Hempel’s trusted coating advi-
sors and sales representatives’ safe and
reliable recommendations help its cus-
tomers focus and plan on where to allo-
cate operational expenses to conserve the
performance and aesthetic appearance of
their holdings.