A breakthrough in marine-grade epoxy zinc-rich primer technology promises to extend the service life of offshore wind farms and oil platforms. The new formula offers enhanced cathodic protection and superior adhesion in submerged conditions, aiming to reduce maintenance costs and improve safety for critical infrastructure in harsh environments.

Global coatings giant AkzoNobel invests 100 million euros to build a high-end sustainable coatings factory in Suzhou, aiming to meet the rapidly growing demand for environmentally friendly industrial coatings in the Asian market. The new factory will focus on producing water-based and powder coatings, and adopt digital intelligent manufacturing processes. This significant investment reflects the market's shift towards high-performance, high value-added coating systems, with specialized products such as epoxy cloud iron intermediate paint widely used in the field of heavy anti-corrosion becoming key growth points.