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Interlux® is a division of Akzo Nobel and a leading manufacturer of high performance marine coatings. Headquartered in Union, New Jersey, the company supplies boat builders, repair yards, distributors, dealers and retailers in the US and Canada with a wide range of products under the Interlux® brand, including antifoulings, topside paints and varnishes, epoxies, primers, fillers, thinners and gelcoat blister repair.
INTERLUX® EMPLOYEES PAINT A BOAT
TO EXPERIENCE THE PROCESS FIRST HAND
Click to download high resolution images of the boat painting project
Union, New Jersey, November 3, 2011- Employees at Interlux® North America headquarters in New Jersey recently applied the company’s antifouling, topcoat and deck paint systems to better understand what Interlux customers experience during the bottom painting process and to familiarize themselves with the products the company manufactures.
Products applied included InterProtect 2000E epoxy barrier coat, Trilux 33 antifouling, 404 Epoxy primer, Perfection topcoat and Interdeck.
The company acquired a Catalina 22 in need of serious restoration and employees from the factory, warehouse, customer service, accounting and purchasing departments got the opportunity to see first hand how to restore the exterior of a boat to make it look like new.
However, only half the boat was painted from bow to stern. “We decided to use the opportunity to educate and inform boat owners what they can truly achieve, without much knowledge or training in paint. There is nothing like showing the ‘before and after’. It’s really striking what you can do. This boat was in very poor condition, so if you have a boat in reasonable condition, the job will be even easier. If you can paint your kitchen cabinets, you can paint your boat,” said Interlux North America Marketing Manager Elenor Ekman.
Interlux documented the painting project, now available in a booklet at www.yachtpaint.com/usa. The Catalina 22 is now a display unit, used for training & events in the northeast US.
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This press release may contain statements which address such key issues as AkzoNobel’s growth strategy, future financial results, market positions, product development, products in the pipeline, and product approvals. Such statements should be carefully considered, and it should be understood that many factors could cause forecasted and actual results to differ from these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, price fluctuations, currency fluctuations, developments in raw material and personnel costs, pensions, physical and environmental risks, legal issues, and legislative, fiscal, and other regulatory measures. Stated competitive positions are based on management estimates supported by information provided by specialized external agencies. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risk factors affecting our business please see our latest Annual Report, a copy of which can be found on the company’s corporate website www.akzonobel.com.News release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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Rozalia Project For A Clean Ocean Wins 2011 Interlux®
Waterfront Challenge $20,000 National Award
Five other community groups win regional awards of $4,500 each
In a video, Rachael Miller of the Rozalia Project For A Clean Ocean speaks to a group
of young sailors about the ever-growing problem of micro-plastic in our waters.Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA), October 28, 2011 - In a ceremony today at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Rozalia Project For A Clean Ocean received a $20,000 check from Interlux® as the national winner of the 2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge.
The company also announced that five other organizations will receive checks of $4,500 each as the regional winners of the 2011 Waterfront Challenge, for creating sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in their communities.
The Vermont-based Rozalia Project For A Clean Ocean utilized a state-of-the-art, remote operated underwater vehicle (ROV) to assist nearly 1,400 people to remove over 4,400 pieces of marine debris from the sea floor in eight locations throughout New England. “We’re incredibly thrilled to receive this generous award from Interlux,” said Rachael Miller, who co-founded the Rozalia Project with her husband, James Lyne. “The funds will enable Rozalia Project to keep pushing forward with cleaning up our oceans and waterways from the surface to the seafloor, inspiring people of all ages to be part of the solution and learning more about the problem of marine debris in order to discover ways to reduce and reverse its effects,” Miller added.
“The widespread, positive impact on our environment and the involvement of so many people in the Rozalia Project represents everything we could possibly hope for in the national winner of the Interlux Waterfront Challenge,” said Elenor Ekman, Interlux North America marketing manager.
The five regional winners of 2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge awards of $4,500 each were: Chester’s Cutting Crew (Port Ewen, NY), for developing an ongoing program to rid a local beach of invasive water chestnuts; South River Federation (Edgewater, MD), for removing almost 13 tons of trash from a local creek; Sea Scout Ship 41 (Bay Village, OH), for designing a crusher for used oil filters to help marinas properly dispose of them; Shake-A-Leg (Miami, FL), for cleaning up a beach on an offshore island, replanting native mangrove and collecting seed specimens to help replant mangroves in other environmentally challenged areas; and Citizens For A Healthy Bay (Tacoma, WA), for the removal of litter and other debris along a blighted portion of Commencement Bay.
The judges for the 2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge were: Thom Dammrich, President of the National Marine Manufacturers Association; Fred Daoust, General Manager, Interlux North America; John Kelly, Chairman of the American Coatings Association Antifouling Working Group and a member of the California State Lands Commission Fouling Technical Advisory Group; Dan Pingaro, CEO of Sailors for the Sea; and Susan Shingledecker, Director of Environmental Programs for the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water.
In addition, more than 5,000 boaters helped the judges choose the regional award winners by voting for their favorite project at the Interlux Waterfront Challenge page on Facebook.
Information about the 2012 Interlux Waterfront Challenge will be available in February.
-0-Interlux 2011 Waterfront Challenge news release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
www.homeportmarine.comNote for Editor:
This press release may contain statements which address such key issues as AkzoNobel’s growth strategy, future financial results, market positions, product development, products in the pipeline, and product approvals. Such statements should be carefully considered, and it should be understood that many factors could cause forecasted and actual results to differ from these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, price fluctuations, currency fluctuations, developments in raw material and personnel costs, pensions, physical and environmental risks, legal issues, and legislative, fiscal, and other regulatory measures. Stated competitive positions are based on management estimates supported by information provided by specialized external agencies. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risk factors affecting our business please see our latest Annual Report, a copy of which can be found on the company’s corporate website www.akzonobel.com.
INTERLUX® LAUNCHES REDUCED EMISSIONS MICRON CSC HS ANTIFOULING
See at IBEX 2011, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, October 17-19, Booth 2239Union, New Jersey, October 12, 2011 - Interlux® will introduce boat builders to Micron CSC HS, a reduced solvent emissions product in its premium Micron® Technology product line, at the 2011 International Boatbuilders Exhibition & Conference, October 17-19 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville (booth 2239).
Like the rest of the Interlux Micron range, Micron CSC HS (High Solids) provides multi-seasonal performance, reduced maintenance and the ability to haul & re-launch without the need to repaint.
Micron CSC HS is designed to control the release of copper for better longevity and this attribute also means a more efficient product with reduced impact on the environment. The VOC compliant formulation reduces solvent emissions into the air.
The self-polishing product yields a smooth surface for optimal fuel efficiencies. Micron CSC HS is also a high build formulation - the thicker paint film will improve longevity and protection in high wear areas such as the waterline, rudders and leading edges. Available in gallons and 3 gallon pails and may be applied by brush/roller and airless spray.
For more information about Micron CSC HS and other Interlux products, visit booth 2239 at IBEX 2011 or www.yachtpaint.com.
-0-New product news release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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Online Voting Underway
For 2011 Interlux® Waterfront Challenge Grants
“Like” Favorite Projects On Facebook Now through September 30
UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) September 20, 2011 – Now through September 30, 2011, the boating community can help the judges choose the regional winners of 2011 Interlux® Waterfront Challenge grants from among the qualifying projects submitted by organizations from across the U.S. The company will award $50,000 in grants in October 2011 to organizations that have created sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in their communities.
Visit the Interlux Waterfront Challenge page on Facebook. Click here or copy and paste www.facebook.com/interluxwaterfrontchallenge into your web browser address window. “Like” your favorite projects posted on the wall. The project receiving the most Likes in each region will receive one vote, which will be counted with the votes of the five-member Waterfront Challenge judging panel to determine the regional winners. The judging panel will also select one national winner, to be announced in a ceremony at the Interlux booth at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on Friday, October 28.
The judges for the 2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge are: Thom Dammrich, President of the National Marine Manufacturers Association; Fred Daoust, General Manager, Interlux North America; John Kelly, Chairman of the American Coatings Association Antifouling Working Group and a member of the California State Lands Commission Fouling Technical Advisory Group; Dan Pingaro, CEO of Sailors for the Sea; and Susan Shingledecker, Director of Environmental Programs for the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water.
-0-2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing. www.homeportmarine.com
Interlux Waterfront Challenge on Ship Shape TV
$50,000 in Waterfront Cleanup Project Grants Available
August 31 Deadline For Applications
Watch the video now at www.waterfrontchallenge.com
The deadline for 2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge grant applications is August 31 and the company has just released a commercial, airing on Ship Shape TV, designed to encourage community organizations to apply.
Ship Shape TV is a weekly half hour boat improvement "how-to" television series, similar in format to some of today's most successful home improvement TV shows. Each week, host John Greviskis teaches viewers how-to accessorize their boats, how-to make improvements and how-to make repairs to their boats. The program airs nationally on Comcast, FSN-College, Tuff-TV and Retro-TV and on regional networks including FSN (Fox SportsNet) -New York, FSN-Florida and FSN-South, along with a classic show on Sun Sports.
Recently, John Greviskis and his family collected trash and other debris from the water near his Florida home and at their summer home in the Adirondack State Park. The Waterfront Challenge commercial features video of their experience. "While my family devoted many hours to picking up trash and debris on the water near our homes, if every boater takes just an hour or two helping to clean up their favorite waterway, just imagine what an impact that could have,” Greviskis said.
For more information about Ship Shape TV, visit www.shipshapetv.com.
Interlux will award $50,000 in grants in October 2011 to organizations to create sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in their communities. Eight grants from $4,500 to $20,000 will be awarded to groups in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.
A five-judge panel of marine industry leaders who share a passion for protecting our waters - with the help of boaters voting on Facebook for their favorite projects among the applications - will select 7 regional winners to be awarded grants of $4,500 each and a grand prize winner to be awarded a grant of $20,000. Grant awards will be made at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, 2011.
How can you make a difference? Enter the 2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge. For more information and to apply, visit www.waterfrontchallenge.com.
Interlux – 2270 Morris Avenue – Union NJ 07083 USA
Waterfront Cleanup Project Grants Available From Interlux®
$50,000 Available - August 31 Deadline for Waterfront Challenge 2011
Apply at www.waterfrontchallenge.com
UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) – August 31, 2011 is the deadline for community organizations to apply for a 2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge grant. The company will award $50,000 in grants in October 2011 to organizations to create sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in their communities. Eight grants from $4,500 to $20,000 will be awarded to groups in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.
A five-judge panel of marine industry leaders who share a passion for protecting our waters - with the help of boaters voting on Facebook for their favorite projects among the applications - will select 7 regional winners to be awarded grants of $4,500 each and a grand prize winner to be awarded a grant of $20,000. Grant awards will be made at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, 2011.
For more information and to apply for an Interlux 2011 Waterfront Challenge grant, visit www.waterfrontchallenge.com.
-0-2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing. www.homeportmarine.com
Interlux® To Paint Manufacturers: “Put the Tributyl-tin–containing Antifoulings To Bed”
UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA), APRIL 28, 2011 – Interlux, a world leader in antifoulings, says it’s surprised to find companies are still promoting the harmful organotin compound for use in American waters. Prompted by such irresponsible activities, the company issues the following update & advice:
On September 17, 2008, the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (“AFS Treaty”) was enacted on a global basis (for all countries that have ratified the treaty), banning the presence of Tributyl-tin (“TBT”) on boats. While ratification by the US Congress is still due, this global ban does affect many American boat owners.
Key Facts:
• The harmful environmental effects of organotin compounds were recognized by IMO in 1989.
• In 1990, IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted a resolution recommending that governments establish measures to eliminate the use of antifouling paint containing TBT on hulls less than 25 meters in length.
• In 1999, IMO adopted an Assembly Resolution that called for a global prohibition of TBT-containing antifouling by January 2008.
• In October 2001, the AFS Treaty was adopted.
• On September 17, 2008, the AFS Treaty was enacted. The treaty provided that boats shall not have TBT-antifouling or such compounds on their hulls and external parts and surfaces or shall bear a coating that forms a barrier to such compounds leaching from the underlying, non-compliant antifouling system.
• To date (March 2011), 50 parties have ratified the AFS Treaty, representing over 78% of the world’s shipping tonnage.
• The AFS Treaty bans the sale, application and presence of TBT-based antifoulings.Considerations for American Boaters
Don’t:
• Enter Antigua, Barbuda, Bahamas, Saint Kitts & Nevis with TBT paint on your boat. This is illegal.
• Enter European waters such as the Mediterranean. It’s illegal. The ban has been adopted by the European Union.
• Have TBT-based antifouling applied in the geographical areas noted above. It’s illegal.
• Forget to carry paperwork onboard to show compliance*.
• Try and transport your boat using International Boat Shipping services without confirming and declaring antifouling compliance for the destination port. Port Authority Control can decline entry and/or issue significant fines for breach of Treaty!
• Let other paint companies tell you TBT-containing paint is the right choice. With today’s technology, it is not.
• Forget that Our World is Water.*The AFS Treaty covers all ships regardless of size but in order to ensure compliance to the treaty only ships over 400 gross tonnage will be required to carry a Certificate showing the current coating is in compliance with the treaty. Ships greater than 24 meters but less than 400 gross tonnage shall be required to carry a Declaration signed by the owner along with an appropriate document such as a paint receipt to show compliance.
Do:
• Select the high performance replacement technologies that work (without the TBT), such as the Self-Polishing Copolymer technology that provides longevity and peace-of-mind. The Interlux product is Micron® 66®.
• Consider the environment and the condition of your local waters. International Paint used TBT in antifouling paints until 2001 when we revolutionized the market with the break-through of the first, copper-based, true Self Polishing Copolymer (SPC) Technology. We found a replacement and we voluntarily withdrew TBT from all our manufacturing sites world-wide, prior to the ban. A responsible company is a pro-active company.
• Refuse stocking or purchasing of TBT-containing antifoulings with the objective of environmental improvement. Great performing replacement technologies are available. Would you paint your kitchen with a lead-based paint, knowing what we know today?To fully understand the AFS treaty you can view or download a copy from the IMO web site, www.imo.org or at www.antifoulingpaint.com.
-0-Product information release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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Sea Ray, Meridian & Bayliner Select Interlux® Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua
As Preferred Bottom Paint System
UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA), FEBRUARY 22, 2011 – Interlux is proud to announce its partnership with Brunswick Boat Group, where Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua has been selected as the premier product in all Sea Ray, Meridian and Bayliner production.
Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua is a durable, smooth finish with stable colors. The low odor formulation has extremely low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content, making it highly suitable for a manufacturing environment with minimum disruption and reduced stack emissions.
“The paint system we have developed for Brunswick will result in significant manufacturing process efficiencies and deliver the added value of a high performance antifouling finish to buyers of these new Brunswick boats,“ said Mike Kent, Interlux OEM manager. The Sea Ray, Meridian and Bayliner production teams require a series of stringent tests, including sea trials, before they approve the use of new products. Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua passed all of the appropriate tests,” he added.
In addition to benefits such as smooth, thin film technology for optimal speed and fuel efficiencies, the Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua paint system is offered to, and available via, the extensive dealership network of these three brands.
For more information about Interlux® products, visit www.yachtpaint.com.
-0-Product distribution news release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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Interlux® Launches Waterfront Challenge 2011
at Miami International Boat Show
Program Makes Grants To Groups To Enhance Their Waterfronts
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (USA), February 17, 2011 – Interlux announced today that the Waterfront Challenge will award $50,000 in grants in October 2011 to organizations to create sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in their communities. Eight grants from $4,500 to $20,000 will be awarded to groups in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.
A five-judge panel of marine industry leaders who share a passion for protecting our waters - with the help of boaters voting on Facebook for their favorite projects among the applications - will select 7 regional winners to be awarded grants of $4,500 each and a grand prize winner to be awarded a grant of $20,000. Grant awards will be made at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, 2011.
At a press briefing at the Miami International Boat Show today, Elenor Ekman, Marketing Manager of Interlux said, “We are excited about launching the Waterfront Challenge 2011. The health of our bays, streams, lakes and oceans is vital to the future of boating. The Waterfront Challenge is an opportunity for everyone to make a difference.”
The judges for the 2011 Waterfront Challenge are: Thom Dammrich, President of the National Marine Manufacturers Association; Fred Daoust, General Manager, Interlux North America; John Kelly, Chairman of the American Coatings Association Antifouling Working Group and a member of the California State Lands Commission Fouling Technical Advisory Group; Dan Pingaro, CEO of Sailors for the Sea; and Susan Shingledecker, Director of Environmental Programs for the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water.
To apply, join The Waterfront Challenge. Beginning March 1, applications will be accepted at www.waterfrontchallenge.com and organizations have until August 31, 2011 to apply.
For application criteria, basic ground rules and other information about the Interlux 2011 Waterfront Challenge, visit www.waterfrontchallenge.com beginning March 1.
-0-2011 Interlux Waterfront Challenge release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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Interlux® To Feature Pacifica Plus Copper Free and
Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT Antifouling Paints
At Miami 2011, February 17-21
See at Booth M69, Miami Beach Convention Center and
Yacht & Brokerage Show Ramp 15, Yacht Equipment Pavilion 74-75
UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA), FEBRUARY 9, 2011 – Interlux®, manufacturer of high performance yacht coatings, will feature Pacifica Plus with Econea™ copper free antifouling paint and Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT antifouling paint with dual resin technology February 17-21 at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show (Miami Beach Convention Center Booth M69) and at the 2011 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show (Ramp 15 - Yacht Equipment Pavilion 74-75).
Pacifica Plus is the first antifouling paint with Econea for pleasure craft. Econea is an antifouling agent that targets shell fouling. Pacifica Plus provides an alternative to boat owners, boatyards and those in the boating community looking for a high performance paint, but without the copper.
Formulated to meet the most stringent VOC regulations in the country, Pacifica Plus uses a controlled biocide release mechanism to combat fouling and Biolux® Technology to control slime. It erodes away over time, which reduces paint build-up and minimizes surface preparation when it is time to recoat.
Boatyards will appreciate the fast-dry properties of Pacifica Plus, which allow boats to be painted and launched the same day. Available in clean, crisp, bright colors including blue, black and red and compatible with most other antifouling paints. Ideal for use on all underwater metal surfaces including fiberglass, wood and aluminum. The high solids, low VOC formula has proven effective for power and sail boats. Manufactured and for sale in the USA only.
Optimized using a dual resin blend to deliver a unique, durable & fast-drying antifouling paint that offers the benefits of both hard and ablative antifouling paints, Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT has the durability of a traditional hard paint but with a built-in slow polishing that continuously smoothes and renews the active surface. The fast dry formula allows a boat to be painted and launched in the same day.
Suitable for the underwater surfaces of fiberglass, wood, and properly primed metal (except aluminum) power and sail boat hulls in fresh, brackish and salt water, Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT can be applied over most other antifouling paints, provided the old coating is tightly adhered and is in sound condition. Available in red, green, blue and black in US quart and one gallon cans and three gallon pails. Manufactured and for sale in the USA only.
For more information about Pacifica Plus, Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT and other Interlux® products, visit booth M69 at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show, Ramp 15 - Yacht Equipment Pavilion 74-75 at the 2011 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show, contact your local Interlux dealer or visit www.yachtpaint.com/usa.
-0-2011 Miami International Boat Show product information prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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Interlux® To Feature Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT Antifouling
With Dual Resin Technology At 2011 Seattle Boat Show
Provides Universal, Cool Water Solution for Boat Yards and Consumers in the
Pacific Northwest. See at Qwest Field Event Center Booth East 713, January 21-30UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA), January 13, 2011 – Interlux®, manufacturer of high performance yacht coatings, will feature Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT Antifouling at the 2011 Seattle Boat Show, January 21-30 at the Qwest Field Event Center (Booth East 713).
Optimized using a dual resin blend to deliver a unique, durable & fast-drying antifouling paint that offers the benefits of both hard and ablative antifouling paints, Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT is ideally suited for boats in the Pacific Northwest, where water temperatures below 50 degrees F are common.
Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT has the durability of a traditional hard paint but with a built-in slow polishing that continuously smoothes and renews the active surface. The fast dry formula allows a boat to be painted and launched in the same day.
Suitable for the underwater surfaces of fiberglass, wood, and properly primed metal (except aluminum) power and sail boat hulls in fresh, brackish and salt water, Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT can be applied over most other antifouling paints, provided the old coating is tightly adhered and is in sound condition. Available in red, green, blue and black in US quart and one gallon cans and three gallon pails. Manufactured and for sale in the USA only.
For more information about Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT and other Interlux® products, visit Qwest Field Event Center booth East 713 at the 2011 Seattle Boat Show, contact your local Interlux dealer or visit www.yachtpaint.com/usa.
-0-2011 Seattle Boat Show product information prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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Interlux® Commercial, Production and Supply Chain Initiatives
Boost Service Support To Dealers & Professional Yacht Paint CustomersUNION, NEW JERSEY (USA), November 30, 2010 – Production and supply chain improvement projects initiated over the past 18 months have resulted in a number of technical service and support enhancements for Interlux dealers and professional yacht paint application customers, according to Interlux North America General Manager Fred Daoust.
“When it became clear to us that the marine industry was going to face stiff headwinds for an extended period of time, we made a commitment to optimizing our production and supply channels and expanding our customer relationship programs,” Daoust said. “Earlier this year, we were honored when these efforts were recognized by members of the National Marine Distributors Association when they selected Interlux as the only paint company finalist for 2010 Supplier of the Year Award in the Platinum Category,” he added.
PHOTO: Fred Daoust, General Manager, Interlux North America.
Employee development and training, automation of order fulfillment updates and other key performance indicators have been at the core of many of the improvements.
The Interlux Rebate Program has been expanded for all qualifying dealers and now includes added value functions (to dealers) such as design and artwork services. A web site for trade & professionals has been launched at yachtpaint.com/us/pro, providing specific content on products, health & safety advice and more. In order to respond to new and evolving communication channels, the new www.yachtpaint.com/us features a forum on both the consumer and the trade sites, offering maximum reach and accessibility to Interlux Technical Service Staff.
For more information about Interlux® products, visit www.yachtpaint.com, email iyp.us@akzonobel.com or call 1+800.468.7589.
-0-Product distribution news release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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Ocean 58 Super Sport Enclosed Flybridge
Features Interlux® Hull Protection & Antifouling ProductsUNION, NEW JERSEY (USA), November 24, 2010 – The hull and running surface of the newest Ocean 58 Super Sport Enclosed Flybridge was prepared and finished with Interlux® hull protection and antifouling products - Fiberglass Surface Prep, InterProtect® 2000e & Micron® CSC.
Ocean 58 Super Sport Enclosed Flybridge hull #4 was prepped and finished
with Interlux products at the Ocean Yachts factory.“Interlux has been the bottom paint of choice at Ocean Yachts for years. Our most recent build, a 58 Super Sport Enclosed Flybridge, is no exception. We choose Interlux because of its reliability and outstanding OEM support,” said Ocean Yachts, Inc. General Manager John E. Leek IV.
Fiberglass Surface Prep is a mold release agent and wax remover, which precludes the need for sanding bare fiberglass when used with the Interlux Ultimate No Sand System, saving some OEM's up to 40% in labor/project time (in total) when compared to a standard sanding system.
Interprotect® 2000E with Microplates® is a unique two-part epoxy coating developed to protect fiberglass hulls from water absorption, and to form an excellent key for adhesion for subsequent Interlux Antifoulings such as the Micron Technology. Microplates® create an overlapping barrier to help stop water migration through the coating. The Interprotect® system has been the system of choice for North America’s premier boat yard and boat builders since the early 1980’s.
Micron CSC uses Micron® Technology to provide excellent, long lasting antifouling protection against all types of fouling. Controlled polishing rate reduces build-up of old coatings and minimizes sanding. It also allows haul-out and re-launch without repainting. Micron Technology uses less copper more efficiently than old fashioned high copper bottom paints, hence provides excellent long term protection.
For more information about Interlux® products, visit www.yachtpaint.com.
-0-Product information release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2010
Contact: Elenor Ekman
1+908.964.2203
elenor.ekman@akzonobel.com
New Interlux® Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT
At 2010 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Dual Resin Technology Provides Universal Antifouling Solution
See at Booth M12, 400/500 Tent, Bahia Mar, October 28-November 1
UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) – Interlux®, manufacturer of high performance yacht coatings, will feature its new Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT Antifouling at the 2010 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), October 28-November 1 (400/500 tent, Booth M12, Bahia Mar).
Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT is optimized using a dual resin blend - delivering a unique, durable & fast-drying antifouling paint that offers the benefits of both hard and ablative antifouling paints. It has the durability of a traditional hard paint but with a slow polishing mechanism built-in that continuously smoothes and renews the active surface, avoiding the heavy build-up of paint. The fast dry formula allows a boat to be painted and launched in the same day. Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT is available in the USA only.
More Interlux® Products to See At FLIBS 2010:
Pacifica Plus – New Color & Pack Sizes
Pacifica Plus is the first bottom paint in the yacht market with Econea™. A copper-free antifouling, Pacifica Plus is an ablative paint formulated to meet the most stringent VOC regulations. It wears away over time, which reduces paint build-up and minimizes surface preparation when it is time to recoat. Pacifica Plus also performs great on aluminum substrates, avoiding any paint-related corrosion concerns. The high solids, low emissions formula of Pacifica Plus has proven effective for power and sail boats. Now available in green, with new quart sizes for blue and black.
Trilux® 33™ Aerosol – New Color
Trilux 33 Aerosol antifouling paint is specially formulated for aluminum outboards, outdrives and aluminum hulls in fresh, salt and brackish water. It uses two biocides and Biolux technology to control slime growth. Dries to the touch in one hour or less and boats can be put back in the water generally within 24 hours. Available in white, black and gray (new).
Micron CSC Now Available In Three-Gallon Pails For Builders & Boatyards
Interlux now offers cost-effective 3-gallon pails of Micron® CSC, designed especially for professional use. Ideal for painting medium-to-large boats, or simply high production yards, the rimless pails reduce paint waste and there are fewer cans to be disposed of for RCRA regulations. Other Interlux products available in 3-gallon pails include Micron® 66®, Trilux® 33, Ultra™, ACT, Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT, Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua and Interprotect 2000E.
For more information about Interlux® products, visit booth M12 in the 400/500 tent at FLIBS 2010, www.yachtpaint.com or your local Interlux dealer.
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FLIBS 2010 product information release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 21, 2010
Contact: Elenor Ekman
1+908.964.2203
elenor.ekman@akzonobel.com
New Interlux® Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT At IBEX 2010
Dual Resin Technology Provides Universal Antifouling Solution
See at Booth 1808, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, September 28-30
UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) – Interlux®, manufacturer of high performance yacht coatings, will feature its new Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT Antifouling at the 2010 International BoatBuilders’ Exposition and Conference (IBEX), September 28-30 (Booth 1808).
Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT is optimized using a dual resin blend - delivering a unique, durable & fast-drying antifouling paint that offers the benefits of both hard and ablative antifouling paints. It has the durability of a traditional hard paint but with a slow polishing mechanism built-in that continuously smoothes and renews the active surface, avoiding the heavy build-up of paint. The fast dry formula allows a boat to be painted and launched in the same day.
More Interlux® Products to See At IBEX 2010:
Pacifica Plus – New Color & Pack Sizes
Pacifica Plus is the first bottom paint in the yacht market with Econea™. A copper-free antifouling, Pacifica Plus is an ablative paint formulated to meet the most stringent VOC regulations. It wears away over time, which reduces paint build-up and minimizes surface preparation when it is time to recoat. Pacifica Plus also performs great on aluminum substrates, avoiding any paint-related corrosion concerns. The high solids, low emissions formula of Pacifica Plus has proven effective for power and sail boats. Now available in green, with new quart sizes for blue and black.
Trilux® 33™ Aerosol – New Color
Trilux 33 Aerosol antifouling paint is specially formulated for aluminum outboards, outdrives and aluminum hulls in fresh, salt and brackish water. It uses two biocides and Biolux technology to control slime growth. Dries to the touch in one hour or less and boats can be put back in the water generally within 24 hours. Available in white, black and gray (new).
Micron CSC Now Available In Three-Gallon Pails For Builders & Boatyards
Interlux now offers cost-effective 3-gallon pails of Micron® CSC, designed especially for professional use. Ideal for painting medium-to-large boats, or simply high production yards, the rimless pails reduce paint waste and there are fewer cans to be disposed of for RCRA regulations. Other Interlux products available in 3-gallon pails include Micron® 66®, Trilux® 33, Ultra™, ACT, Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT, Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua and Interprotect 2000E.
For more information about Interlux® products, visit booth 1808 at IBEX 2010, www.yachtpaint.com or your local Interlux dealer.
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IBEX 2010 product information release prepared by Home Port Marine Marketing.
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September 9, 2010
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Interlux® To Feature New Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT Antifouling
At 2010 Newport International Boat Show, September 16-19
Dual Resin Technology Provides Universal Solution for Boat Yards and Consumers
See at Newport Yachting Center Tent D 32UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) – Interlux®, manufacturer of high performance yacht coatings, will feature its new Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT Antifouling at the 2010 Newport International Boat Show, September 16-19 (NYC Tent D 32). Interlux staff will also be on hand to provide expert advice and answer questions on a wide range of yacht paint topics.
Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT is optimized using a dual resin blend - delivering a unique, durable & fast-drying antifouling paint that offers the benefits of both hard and ablative antifouling paints. It has the durability of a traditional hard paint but with a slow polishing mechanism built-in that continuously smoothes and renews the active surface, avoiding the heavy build-up of paint. The fast dry formula allows a boat to be painted and launched in the same day.
Available in multiple pack sizes, Fiberglass Bottomkote NT is set to deliver the added value that boaters are looking for - a fast and efficient coating at an affordable price.
For more information about Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT and other Interlux® products, visit NYC Tent D 32 at the 2010 Newport International Boat show, www.yachtpaint.com or your local Interlux dealer.
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Interlux Launches New Yacht Paint Web Site
For Boat Owners & Professional Applicators
www.yachtpaint.com makes paint selection easier, offers more tech support
UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) – Yacht paint manufacturer Interlux has launched a new web site at www.yachtpaint.com that makes it easier for boat owners and professional paint applicators to choose the right Interlux product, get technical information and support for any paint project.
“Much of the information available online about yacht paint is, frankly, pretty boring,” said Elenor Ekman, Interlux North America Marketing Manager. “With our new web site, we’ve incorporated video, interactive tools and community-building techniques to engage visitors and make the process of gathering and using information about Interlux products and painting a boat a little more interesting,” she added.
For boat owners, the emphasis at the new yachtpaint.com is on choosing the correct Interlux paint depending on the type of boat, boating activity and water. “Paint Your Boat” allows boaters to see how different paint colors look on a hull. A new forum allows owners to ask questions and share information with each other. An enhanced “Ask The Expert” provides easier access to the extensive knowledge base and experience of the Interlux Technical Service staff.
Professional paint applicators now have a dedicated ‘microsite’ within yachtpaint.com where they can get detailed information about Interlux yacht paint systems, calculate VOCs and quickly find their local distributor of Interlux products.
For all visitors, yachtpaint.com also offers information, news and advice about environmental issues.
For more information about Interlux products, visit www.yachtpaint.com.
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New Interlux® Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT Antifouling With Dual Resin Technology
Provides Universal Solution for Boat Yards and ConsumersUNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) – Interlux®, the leading manufacturer of high performance yacht coatings, has introduced Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT Antifouling, which is optimized using a dual resin blend - delivering a unique, durable & fast-drying antifouling paint that offers the benefits of both hard and ablative antifouling paints.
Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT has the durability of a traditional hard paint but with a slow polishing mechanism built-in that continuously smoothes and renews the active surface, avoiding the heavy build-up of paint layers like a traditional polishing paint. The fast dry formula allows a boat to be painted and launched in the same day.
Suitable for the underwater surfaces of fiberglass, wood, and properly primed metal (except aluminum) power and sail boat hulls in fresh, brackish and salt water, Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT can be applied over most other antifouling paints, provided the old coating is tightly adhered and is in sound condition. Available in red, green, blue and black in US quart and one gallon cans and three gallon pails.
For more information about Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT and other Interlux® products, contact your local Interlux dealer or visit www.yachtpaint.com/usa.
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Oil Spill Cleanup Tips For Boaters
From Interlux® and Awlgrip®
Tech Hotlines Also Open
Interlux 800.468.7589
Awlgrip 888.355.3090UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) – In the wake of what could be the largest oil spill in US history, leading yacht paint manufacturers Interlux and Awlgrip offer boaters in the impacted areas the following tips to help clean contaminated boats.
INTERLUX GUIDELINES: TREATMENT OF ANTIFOULING CONTAMINATED WITH OIL
The surface of an antifouling paint that has become contaminated with oil can become “blocked” i.e preventing the biocide from being released, which subsequently leads to premature fouling. It will also result in a contaminated layer that will make adhesion of new antifouling applications difficult.Cleaning of contaminated antifouling surfaces:
For hard polishing and ablative antifouling paints that have been heavily contaminated the best method to use when treating the bottom is to use a paint-stripper such as Interstrip 299e to remove all the pollution and the paint, then scrub the substrate using Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601 and a coarse Scotch-Brite pad. Rinse with fresh water. Repeat until the surface is clean (when the water cascades off of the surface with no beading or separating). Allow the surface to dry thoroughly prior to re-painting. The same process is recommended on metal boats however to avoid corrosion the metal substrate should be prepared by grinding or blasting after the cleaning process and prior to priming. To aid adhesion apply InterProtect 2000E primer per label instructions.
Sanding or sand blasting a surface that still has oil on it may drive the oil into the surface and cause a loss of adhesion of the subsequent coats.
If the coating of oil is light, powerwash and then use a household detergent with water to scrub off any pollution. Then scrub using Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601 and a coarse Scotch-Brite pad and rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Let dry prior to re-painting. Polishing paints such as Micron Technology, may be re-launched without painting assuming the film thickness of remaining paint is adequate (2-3 mils dry after scrubbing) & the next application is scheduled within 5 months.
AWLGRIP GUIDELINES: TREATMENT OF TOPCOATS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL
Cleaning of contaminated topcoat surfaces:
Contaminated topcoats should be cleaned as soon as practically possible to minimize the damaging effects of the crude. If the surface of a topcoat is contaminated with crude oil, staining and possible degradation of the topcoat may result from the acidic nature of the contaminant. The recommendations below apply to Awlgrip®, Awlcraft® 2000 and Interlux® Perfection topcoats. If there is any doubt of the type of surface in question always test a small area first.
In the case of heavy contamination, the material may be a thick, sticky tar-like material due to its exposure to the elements. It is recommended that these surfaces first be cleared by wipe down with T0016, T0170 or Mineral Spirits followed by power washing, and then cleaned with Awlwash® at a 4 oz/gallon level (or household liquid detergents such as Dawn). The detergent washing step of the cleaning process must be done in manageable areas. Each area should be then be thoroughly rinsed with plenty of clean water before moving on to the next. DO NOT allow detergent solutions to dry on the surface.
Hulls exhibiting ‘sheen’ contamination may be cleaned with the regular concentration levels of Awlwash, though they too may benefit from a prewash wipe down with T0016, T0170 or Mineral Spirits to loosen the film.
In both cases, it is recommended that the newly cleaned surface be protected from further contamination with application of Awlcare®.
IN ALL CASES:
Contaminated waste water should be collected per local marina guidelines, local authority regulations and/or Clean Water Act requirements. Collecting the water and the emulsified crude will prevent spreading of contamination. Crude and solvent contaminated wipes must also be disposed of in a responsible manner.
For further assistance, call Interlux Technical Service, 1+800.468.7589 or Awlgrip Technical Service, 1.888.355.3090. For more information about Interlux products, visit www.yachtpaint.com/usa. For more information about Awlgrip products, visit www.awlgrip.com.
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New Viking 70 Convertible Features Interlux® Micron® Technology
UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) – The running surface of each new Viking 70 Convertible (hull #1 is due this summer) will leave the Viking Yachts factory with the premium Interlux® Micron® Technology antifouling system.
Hull #1 of the new Viking Yachts 70 Convertible is painted with the
Interlux Micron Technology antifouling system at the Viking factory.Widely recognized by sportfishing anglers for their speed and sea-kindly performance in blue water, Viking is working closely with Interlux to achieve maximum efficiencies from the aggressively-designed hull of the new 70. “Vikings are designed and built to perform around the world as hard-core tournament fishing machines and luxurious cruising yachts. Micron paint provides exceptional anti-fouling protection that enhances this performance,” says Peter Frederiksen, Viking Yacht’s Director of Communications.
Interlux Micron antifouling paints are designed for multi-season use – boats can be hauled and re-launched without repainting.
The polishing action of Micron Technology products such as Micron CSC, Micron Extra and Micron 66® yields a smoother surface than hard antifoulings to maximize on fuel economy and unlike old-fashioned high copper bottom paints, Micron uses less copper more efficiently for the longest-lasting antifouling protection. With world-wide recognition and premier brand association, Micron Technology continues to be a preferred choice by boat builders, boat yards and boat owners.
For more information about Interlux® Micron Technology products and other Interlux products, visit www.yachtpaint.com/usa.
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Interlux® To Feature New Perfection Plus, Pacifica Plus,
Trilux® 33™ Aerosol & New 3-Gallon Professional Pails
At 2010 Miami International Boat Show
Booth M69, Miami Beach Convention Center, February 11-15UNION, NEW JERSEY (USA) – Interlux®, a division of Akzo Nobel and the leading manufacturer of high performance yacht coatings, will feature its new Perfection Plus varnish, Pacifica Plus bottom paint & Trilux® 33™ aerosol at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show, booth M69 in the Miami Beach Convention Center. In addition, the new three gallon pack size – available in a number of product lines – will be on display.
Perfection Plus
Perfection Plus is a clear, two-part polyurethane with prolonged chemical and abrasion resistance and superior UV protection that can be applied direct to substrate or, alternatively, used in conjunction with Clear Wood Sealer – a fast-drying, colorless, two-part polyurethane primer – to reach up to as much as 40% reduction in process time, saving significant costs for boat builders and boat yards.
Pacifica Plus
Pacifica Plus is the first bottom paint in the yacht market with Econea™. A copper-free antifouling, Pacifica Plus is an ablative paint formulated to meet the most stringent VOC regulations in the country. It wears away over time, which reduces paint build-up and minimizes surface preparation when it is time to recoat. Boatyards will love its fast dry properties, which allow boats to be painted and launched the same day. Ideal for use on all underwater metal surfaces (including aluminum), fiberglass and wood. The high solids, low emissions formula of Pacifica Plus has proven effective for power and sail boats.
Trilux® 33™ Aerosol
Trilux 33 Aerosol antifouling paint is specially formulated for aluminum outboards, outdrives and aluminum hulls in fresh, salt and brackish water. It uses two biocides and Biolux technology to control slime growth. Dries to the touch in one hour or less and boats can be put back in the water generally within 24 hours. Available in white or black.
Three-Gallon Pails For Boatyards & Builders
Interlux now offers cost-effective 3-gallon pails of Micron® 66®, Trilux® 33, Ultra™ , ACT, Fiberglass Bottomkote® Classic, Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua (all in black and blue) and Interprotect 2000E (in grey and white), designed especially for professional use. Ideal for painting medium-to-large boats, or simply high production yards, the rimless pails reduce paint waste and there are fewer cans to be disposed of for RCRA regulations.
For more information about Interlux® products, visit booth M69 at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show or www.yachtpaint.com/usa.
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