The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has publicly notified that snow, ice, and/or flooding will always have an effect on their operators’ tasks on the railway. There are times when weather conditions get out of hand; therefore, they are not able to run normal timetables. Various scenarios may arise: some train…
Anti-Fouling & Maintenance of Your Boat
It’s hard to imagine that spring is drawing nearer – the days are already starting to show signs of getting longer though. Have you noticed? As gardeners’ thoughts turn to seed catalogues, boat owners will be considering (and itching) to get overwintered boats out on the water again. Promain provides…
Paint Blistering & Bubbling Problems
There are several reasons why blistering and bubbling can occur, and several ways in which these problems can be fixed, and prevented in the future. If the paint is lifted from the underlying surface, this can cause the paint to blister or bubble, and in some cases, eventually peel. Heat and…
A Floor Coating for the Cold Weather
A recent enquiry about floor coatings resulted in an order for Coo-Var Profloor Plus Cold Cure. The customer required a quality product and wanted to get the ball rolling ASAP. However they may have been surprised by the reaction received from the technical team at Promain. One thing the team…
New Wind Power Products From PPG Industries
PPG Industries creates paints, fibreglass and coatings for wind towers. Their products are some of the most used products in the wind energy industry. The latest products from PPG industries are AUE-50000, SIGMADUR 568, and Sigmafast 278, which were recently displayed during the fifth China International Wind Energy Exhibition. AUE-50000 is…
Rail Rolling Stock Protection From PPG Industries
PPG Industries offers a wide range of products for rolling stock. Promain supply PPG solutions for rail carriages , terminals, tanks, tunnels, support infrastructures, and hopper carriages, with all products providing durable, long lasting protection. Promain strive to meet your specific coatings needs. We offer products that protect from corrosion,…
Paintbrush Portraits by Rebecca Szeto
Rebecca Szeto, a decorative artist from San Francisco has found a unique way to turn her old paintbrushes into works of art. The wooden section of the brush, and part of the handle are carved into female figures. She paints them using oil based paints. The bristles of the brushes…
Secret Paint Job for Talyllyn Steam Locomotives
As the Talyllyn line in Gwynedd celebrates it’s 150th anniversary, two of the original engines that served on the line have been restored to their former glory by receiving a secret makeover. Photographs of the engines were used to recreate the livery that the engines had when they were first…
Hempel Anti-Fouling: Introducing Two Innovative Products
The well-known and respected global coatings supplier Hempelhas recently introduced two innovative products. The products go hand-in-hand with new buildings and dry dockings, to its Dynamic and Globic anti-fouling product lines. Hempel Anti-Fouling: Dynamic 8000 and Globic 8000 Products According to Hempel’s Group Product Manager, Andreas Glud, the two innovative…
Decothane Ultra Sets New Standard for The Roofing Industry
Sika Liquid Plastics have recently announced the launch of a new product. Decothane Ultra will take liquid applied roof membranes into the next generation. This solution has an odour reduction rate of 80%, just five minutes after it has been applied. After one hour it would have reduced by 95%….