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High Productivity MARINE COATINGS & CORROSION CONTROL REVIEW brightwork protection, Awlspar classic spar varnish and Awlstar anti-fouling bottom coatings. For more information on U.S. Paints Circle 56 on Reader Service Card NPI Acquires Coatings Division Of Rule Industries Nautical Paint Industries (NPI) has acquired the marine coatings division of Rule Industries Inc., with product lines consisting of anti-fouling and above-waterline coatings for the recreational and commercial boating industry. The products are marked under Gloucester and KL990 labels. For more information on Circle 44 on Reader Service Card TMT Targets Rust Removal TMT Services Corp., manufac- turer of Rusteco corrosion treat- ment products, reports that Rusteco — in both gel and liquid form — removes any rust regard- less of severity, without harming marine life. Tests were performed on Daphnia magna organisms less than 24 hours old with a reported zero percent mortality rate. Rusteco reportedly does not nega- tively affect skin, paint, plastic or rubber. Tensile strength tests under MIL-STD-45662A, Amendment 1, reportedly show no significant loss in tensile strength as a result of exposure to Rusteco corrosion treatment. For more information Circle 42 on Reader Service Card Royal Chemical Corp. Royal Chemical Corp. offers Easy Kote, a water-based, multi- purpose, surface-tolerant coating. The product is reportedly heat- resistant, safe to use and quick- drying. Available worldwide, Easy Kote is classified as a potable water coating under ANSI/NSF Standard 61. Circle 51 on Reader Service Card Jotun Valspar Marine Coatings Jotun Valspar Marine Coatings has introduced Val-Kryl, a high- gloss, water-based acrylic paint. This product is available in Jotun technology makes it possible to deploy completely automated work modules on large vertical surfaces while eliminating scaffolding and safety equipment required to pro- tect human workers. The WallWalker is programmable for adaption to walls of unlimited height and width, and can conform to wall surface irregularities. For more information Circle 63 on Reader Service Card U.S. Paints Appoints Sass & Assoc. As Agency Of Record U.S. Paint Corp. has appointed Sass & Assoc. as its agency of record. U.S. Paint produces marine and aviation coatings that include primers and fairing com- pounds to polyurethane and acrylic urethane topcoats. The company offers Awlgrip and Alumigrip polyurethane topcoats, as well as Awl-Brite Plus urethane 95% Dust Reduction - (Lead in air levels consistantly below the OSHA action level) Reduced Abrasive Consumption (40 - 50% less than dry systems) Reduces Hazardous Waste Low Water Output Minimized Containment The So Circle 317 on Reader Service Card The increased demand for worker performance, occupdfionally safe work environments and environmental concerns were key in the development of the torbo Wet Abrasive Blasting System. When coupled With the system's wide range of applications, you achieve ^superior performance, with extremely low water use and a substantial reduction in abrasive reeirsumption. ^ J Keizer Technologies Americas, Inc. torbo Wet Abrasive Blasting Systems 1*0 10908 S. Pipeline Road »Euless, Texas 76040 817-685-7090 • Fax 817-685-9190 Superior technology, versatile application, ease of operation, high performance and low maintenance are the goals which have been achieved with the torbo Wet Abrasive Blasting System. These advantages are available at the touch of a button.