A special protective layer has been applied to the outside of Willibrordi Cathedral, which was built in the late Gothic style, in order to protect the city's famous landmark against damaging environmental influences.
The obligations placed on suppliers and importers of treated articles have increased significantly, and now industries with no previous biocide concerns need to consider what steps are needed to ensure compliance.
Due to the low concentration needed, this biocide does not compromise the paint’s chemical structure, color or other cooperative biocides involved. Instead it opens up new formulation possibilities for the active ingredients used in controlling antifouling performance.
Markes International, Llantrisant, UK, a specialist manufacturer of analytical instrumentation for trace organic analysis, has appointed Massimo Santoro to the position of Technical Marketing Director.
NACE International has appointed Chris Fowler, Global Corrosion Director of testing company Exova, to be the European Coordinator and UK Executor of its multinational IMPACT study into corrosion costs and preventative strategies.