Global coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched the Hempaline Defend epoxy and vinyl ester range of protective coatings to its North American customers. This launch marks a strategic milestone in Hempel’s energy strategy.

This next generation coating series builds on Hempel’s proven Globic technology to deliver superior antifouling performance for new buildings and dry-dockings,

Hempadur Avantguard 860 is designed to protect steel structures in moderate to severe corrosive environments.

Designed as fast drying to optimize productivity by shortening the man hours needed for the application, Hempaprime Multi 500 from Henpel enables three coats to be applied in 20% less time than current products* without compromising on quality, strength, finish or the high-volume solids of the product.

Hempel has launched two variations of a new coating specifically developed to protect splash-zone areas. The splash zone is that vulnerable area of an offshore structure that faces corrosion from the atmosphere and the sea. Because it is just above the waterline, it can also suffer from impact and abrasion. Hempadur Multi-strength 35480 and 35482 are two-component,…

Michael Hansen will be part of Hempel’s Executive Management Board, reporting directly to Group President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Henrik Andersen.

Hempel’s new logo, known as the Helix, symbolizes layers and motion of mixing coatings, while also being indicative of global interconnection. Overall the new identity has been designed to affirm Hempel’s position as an innovative, progressive partner in coating solutions. The move to integrate all Hempel’s visual communications into one consistent style is further evidence…

International coatings supplier Hempel has launched a new combined primer and mid-coat designed specifically for wind towers. The new coating, HEMPADUR 4774D, will be used in Hempel’s well-known two-coat anti-corrosive system for wind turbine towers to address previous UV stability issues. Hempel’s two-coat wind tower protection system dries up to 30% faster than equivalent three-coat…

Hempel’s HEMPADUR AvantGuard range of products have won the 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation. To be presented on May 14, 2015, in London, the award recognizes the products’ ability to provide superior anti-corrosive protection for iron and steel structures in tough environments. Hempel’s HEMPADUR AvantGuard activated zinc primers include patented…

Global coatings supplier Hempel recently launced HEMPADUR AvantGuard, a portfolio of three new anti-corrosive zinc primers. Based on patented AvantGuard technology, HEMPADUR AvantGuard coatings provide better anti-corrosion protection than zinc epoxies without AvantGuard, says the company. AvantGuard OG Zinc coatings are used to protect industrial structures and equipment in C4 and C5 corrosive conditions, where…

The Ultra-High Solids and Speed system (UHSS), a two-coat protective paint system for onshore wind turbines produced by coatings manufacturer Hempel, was granted a patent from the European Patent Office. UHSS uses two high-solids coatings to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions by up to 70% compared to standard three-coat systems, depending on the system.…

A coatings manufacturer has released Hempadur Multi-Strength 35460, a solvent-free version of its protective coating for offshore wind turbine foundations. The coating has a six-hour drying time and is gentler on the environment. Hempel’s new solvent belongs to the 45753 product line, which has been used on more than 20 wind farms, including Walney Offshore Wind…

Two wind industry veterans– Hempel USA Inc. and Rope Partner Inc. – are partnering to provide full-service maintenance to the wind turbine market for infield tower coating repair, and maintenance. When coatings repair and maintenance is required on a turbine, Hempel is a ready to supply high-performance, environmental friendly coatings, can provide a complete package…