Maritime Reporter, March 1997

<BODY> <div> MARINE COATINGS & CORROSION CONTROL REVIEW human failure. More attention during the design of painting spec- ifications and intensified inspec- tions during application of coat- ings system can save repair and maintenance costs. Once a vessel is in service, inspections by inde- pendent experts can disclose possi- ble coatings failures at an early stage. TNO Institute of Industrial Technology is a fully independent R&D organization involved in application research, testing, mea- surement and examination of coat- ings performance. For more information on TNO Circle 39 on Reader Service Card Ameron And Valspar Sign Acquisition Agreement Ameron International Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire the maintenance coatings business of major coatings manufacturer Valspar Corp. In turn, Valspar will acquire Ameron's product finishes business, which includes both liq- uid and powder coatings. The Valspar maintenance coatings business reported sales of $18 mil- lion in 1996, and the Ameron prod- uct finishes business reported sales of $16 million. Among the Valspar products to be manufac- tured by Ameron are Val-Chem epoxy primers, enamels and seal- ers; Dura/Tile water epoxies; MZ series inorganic, zinc-rich coat- ings; Valkote enamels; Hi-Heat coatings; and moisture-cured ure- thanes. According to Ameron Chairman, President and CEO James S. Marlen, the proposed exchange is in keeping with Ameron's objectives of sustaining growth and continuing to improve profitability. "We continue to seek strategically attractive acquisi- tions like this one, as well as mar- keting alliances, in all our busi- nesses," commented Mr. Marlen. For more information on Ameron Circle 48 on Reader Service Card PPI Offers No-Sweat Epoxy Coatings System Progressive Products, Inc. (PPI), distributors of epoxy coatings, sealers and adhesives manufac- tured by Thin Film Technology, Inc. (TFT), has released a no-sweat version of its epoxy Bio-Flor sys- tem. This system consists of a sol- vent-free, two-part epoxy base coat with option non-skid quartz under a second coat of the Bio-Flor epoxy. The Bio-Flor system has reported- ly been widely used on loading docks and in material handling facilities. The no-sweat version of Bio-Flor uses a modified version of the epoxy for the bottom coat. This version reportedly enhances the flooring system's ability to reduce or eliminate the dangerous sweat- ing of large, concrete masses such as loading docks and bays, when temperatures change. For more information Circle 43 on Reader Service Card Wasser Opens Distribution Center In Midwest Wasser High-Tech Coatings has opened a distribution center in the 1 1 j TT O fTTL. _ J technology makes it possible to deploy completely automated work modules on large vertical surfaces while eliminating scaffolding and MARINE COATINGS & CORROSION CONTROL REVIEW to wall surface irregularities. For more information Circle 63 on Reader Service Card Sass & Assoc. as its agency of record. U.S. Paint produces marine and aviation coatings that brightwork protection, Awlspar classic spar varnish and Awlstar ant.i-fmilincr —— Amerguide i. cu • : ^—J o• i J r^ \ Amerguide® quick stripping shipboard cables are designed for easy, reduced cost installations. Amerguide features a flexible cross-linked polyolefin outer jacket and rubber-based water blocking material. Available in a multitude of conductor sizes^pd configurations to match your • Low Smoke \ Non-Halogen Armored or Unarmored • Mil-C-24643/14,15,16,17,19,22 http://www.amercable.com Distributed exclusively by ELECTRIC COMPANY INC. </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>