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How to protect steel in marine environment with galvanizing paint solutions?
Marcin KlinkoszJuly 7, 2016
When we talk about extreme conditions for painting, a maritime environment tends to be the most demanding of all. Appropriate approach to materials selection, protection and corrosion control is needed to reduce amount of wasted materials, energy and money. One of the best options is galvanizing paint solution. Structural steel is used in most maritime […]
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Painting Galvanizing has never been so easy – Thanks to Galvacoat®
GlvcadDecember 7, 2015
Technology is having an impact on pretty much every aspect of our lives these days, from how we communicate to people on the other side of the world to the type of cars we drive. And as a general rule, we expect emerging technology to improve efficiencies, save effort, and improve our quality of life. […]
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With Galvacoat®, Painters and Galvanisers Can Now Be One and The Same
GlvcadNovember 6, 2015
Traditionally, the tasks of galvanising and painting have been regarded as separate activities, due to the inability of conventional paints to adhere to non-ferrous metals. And while most paints will adhere perfectly well to ferrous metals, the problem arises when they’re faced with a non-ferrous metal such as zinc. Thankfully, Galvacoat® is a galvanised steel […]
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8 key Advantages of Galvacoat Over Other Finishes for Galvanized Surfaces
GlvcadSeptember 4, 2015
Galvacoat® is a specially formulated galvanized steel paint, designed to adhere to non-ferrous metals such as zinc and provide a long-lasting and cost-effective alternative to other metal paints. It is the most effective galvanized steel paint solution for treating hot dip galvanized steel, with a host of key advantages over alternatives such as powder coating. Save […]
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A Rainbow of Colours at Your Fingertips – With Galvacoat
GlvcadAugust 24, 2015
We’ve written in other blogs about the numerous benefits of Galvacoat for painting and hot dip galvanizing surfaces, but here’s another one that’s proving to be hugely popular right now – the ability to match your colour to an entire rainbow of possibilities. Hot dip galvanizing is the most successful method of providing corrosion protection […]
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Galvacoat Offer CPD Opportunities to Architects and Engineers
GlvcadJuly 8, 2015
Galco, Ireland’s largest Hot Dip Galvanizer, provide a full technical service CPE for Engineers & Architects in Ireland, including literature, telephone enquiries, plant visits and in-house Continuous Professional Development (CPD) presentations. Hot Dip Galvanizing has long been recognised as the most successful method of providing corrosion protection for steelwork. For some however, the perceived difficulty […]
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It’s Touch Uptastic!
GlvcadJune 25, 2015
The Perfect Touch-Up Solution for Galvanized Steel. Traditionally, there were two types of paint for galvanizing, i.e. paints used on galvanized steel – these were wet paint and powder coating. While each of them had their undoubted strengths, they also had their weaknesses. In the case of wet painting, for example, wet paint will eventually […]
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Showcasing an Ideal Paint Solution at the Ideal Home Exhibition
GlvcadJune 3, 2015
Hot dip galvanizing has been used in the agricultural sector for decades, so the farming community are well versed in the benefits of having farm gates and other materials on the farm galvanized. It’s a low maintenance solution that’s corrosion free, which delivers excellent longevity and saves money in the long-term by driving down the total cost […]
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International Coverage – Galvacoat® now gaining real traction in the U.K.
Continuum AdminDecember 19, 2014
In the U.K., Galvacoat® is distributed by the Wedge Group, who have over 40 years’ experience in the area of galvanized steel. Mark Endsleigh of the Wedge Group reports that Galvacoat® is receiving a very positive reaction in the UK market, and a number of large construction companies who have trialled the product already are keen to place further large orders.
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Fuelling a great new look for Tesco fuel stations.
South East Galvanizing, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, is the sole distributor in the UK of Galvacoat®, and supplied it to signage manufacturer ASG for use on steel gantries installed at the forecourts of every Tesco fuel station in the country.
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When powder coating just won’t work
Wessex Galvanizers, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, supplied the Galvacoat® paint system to John Reid & Sons for two commercial warehouses in Jersey, measuring 29m and 38m wide by 45m long.
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Victorian era style meets 21st century durability
When it came to designing Newry's Street Market, the challenge was to re-create ''old world'' charm and character.
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Putting on the Ritz in one of Ireland’s finest hotels
Powerscourt Hotel, formerly the Ritz-Carlton, in County Wicklow, opened in October 2007 and is a lavish €200 million development offering an unprecedented level of luxury for guests.
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How to protect steel in marine environment with galvanizing paint solutions?
Marcin KlinkoszJuly 7, 2016
When we talk about extreme conditions for painting, a maritime environment tends to be the most demanding of all. Appropriate approach to materials selection, protection and corrosion control is needed to reduce amount of wasted materials, energy and money. One of the best options is galvanizing paint solution. Structural steel is used in most maritime […]
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Painting Galvanizing has never been so easy – Thanks to Galvacoat®
GlvcadDecember 7, 2015
Technology is having an impact on pretty much every aspect of our lives these days, from how we communicate to people on the other side of the world to the type of cars we drive. And as a general rule, we expect emerging technology to improve efficiencies, save effort, and improve our quality of life. […]
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With Galvacoat®, Painters and Galvanisers Can Now Be One and The Same
GlvcadNovember 6, 2015
Traditionally, the tasks of galvanising and painting have been regarded as separate activities, due to the inability of conventional paints to adhere to non-ferrous metals. And while most paints will adhere perfectly well to ferrous metals, the problem arises when they’re faced with a non-ferrous metal such as zinc. Thankfully, Galvacoat® is a galvanised steel […]
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