Cortec Coatings

06/16/2026

🛡️ Applying a corrosion inhibiting coating is only part of the equation for metals protection—the right paint thickness is essential for achieving the protection and service life you expect.
In this quick video, you'll learn how to properly measure coating thickness and verify that your application is on target. 🎨✔️

🎥 Watch the demonstration here:
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This is how to measure wet film thickness using a wet film thicknes...

06/15/2026

🔧 Restore and Protect: A Railway Application from Southeastern Europe 🚂

In Case History Spotlight #638, a southeastern European railway used CorrVerter® to passivate rusty surfaces and applied VpCI®-396 Aluminum as a topcoat to address corrosion on electrical piers.

Learn more about the application here: https://ow.ly/B4Q850Z9r4f

CASE HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: Case History #638: Corrosion Protection of Railway Electrical Piers   February 12, 2025 A railway in southeastern Europe needed to remove rust and protect 200 electrical piers. Instead of using sandblasting or other

06/09/2026

🌊 Protecting offshore assets during downtime is just as important as keeping them running.

When a North Sea drilling rig was placed in warm stack mode, the goal was clear: preserve critical equipment so it would be ready for a smooth return to service months—or even years—later. ⚙️

Working together, Presserv and Odfjell Drilling implemented a preservation program supported by Cortec® technologies to withstand Norway’s challenging coastal environment. One standout result? Maintenance crews preferred CorrVerter® over previously used rust passivation products because it was more user-friendly.

The outcome: valuable drilling assets protected and ready for reactivation.
📖 Log in to Case History #871 to learn more:
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06/02/2026

🛑 Still using harsh paint st*****rs with strong odors—or chemicals like NMP and methylene chloride?

Safer alternatives are here to help. ⚙️

EcoLine® Surface Reveal, featured by Canadian Fabricating & Welding, is a paint remover made without NMP or methylene chloride. Better yet, it contains 77% USDA certified biobased content. 🌱

A practical option for teams looking to improve safety without adding complexity. 💡

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Cortec introduces a biobased industrial paint remover with 77 per cent renewable content that removes coatings quickly without methylene chloride or NMP.

05/29/2026

✈️🧪 Featured by AviationPros: a new approach to industrial paint removal.

EcoLine® Surface Reveal offers an effective alternative for removing coatings without NMP or methylene chloride—supporting safer, more modern maintenance practices. 👍
With 77% USDA certified biobased content, it also brings a more sustainable option to industrial paint stripping. 🌱♻️

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EcoLine Surface Reveal is a next-generation solution that is made with biodegradable materials and 77% USDA certified biobased content.

05/26/2026

Big moves in sustainable coatings are happening. 🌍🛠️

This feature from PackagingConnections highlights EcoLine® 3860, a new water-based coating technology modeled after Cortec’s well-known VpCI®-386 anticorrosion coatings.

Why it matters: this development points toward the future of more advanced biobased anticorrosion solutions—a meaningful step for companies looking to balance performance with sustainability goals. ♻️💡

Read the story here:
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Cortec® is announcing a major step forward in the development of biobased anticorrosion coatings for metal with the release of EcoLine® 3860

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and gratefully reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to others. ❤️🤍💙

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, let’s remember those whose legacy continues to inspire generations.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. 🌟

05/22/2026

Happy National Maritime Day 🚢🌊

A big shoutout to everyone keeping global trade moving across the oceans 🌍⚓

We’re proud to be connected to this industry through the ongoing fight against corrosion—inside containers, on cargo, and across vessels 🛠️

Here’s to safe journeys and smooth sailing! ✨
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05/19/2026

We’re proud to celebrate another milestone in workplace safety and health following the 2026 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference held in early May! 🦺🏆

Cortec® was honored to receive its sixth Governor’s Safety Award since 2019—an achievement that reflects our ongoing commitment to building a strong safety culture and prioritizing employee well-being every day.

We’re grateful to our team for helping make this Silver Achievement Award possible. 👏

Learn more:
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Cortec® Earns Sixth Minnesota Safety Council Governor’s Workplace Safety Award March 24, 2026 Cortec® Corporation (Saint Paul, MN) will be recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health during the 2026 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference on May 5th-6

05/12/2026

Traffic signal systems face constant exposure to the elements. 🚦🌧️☀️

Rain, humidity, deicing salts, pollution, and everyday wear can all break down protective coatings over time. Once that barrier is compromised, corrosion can begin on poles, cabinets, and other critical infrastructure components—leading to higher maintenance costs and shorter service life.

Protective coatings can play a role in preventing this damage by forming a durable first line of defense that helps infrastructure last longer and perform more reliably 🛡️

Learn more in Paint & Coatings Industry:
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Protective coatings and vapor-phase corrosion inhibitors help extend the life of traffic signals by shielding poles and control cabinets from corrosion.