Cortec Coatings

09/08/2026

📬 What have you missed from Cortec®?

If you like to keep up with our latest case histories, technical articles, press releases, and other company news, there’s an easy way to stay in the loop. 💡

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09/07/2026

💙 A shoutout to our corrosion fighters! 👏

This Labor Day (🇺🇸), we’re celebrating the hardworking people who help make corrosion protection happen—from our dedicated employees to our valued distributors! 💪

Thank you for the teamwork, commitment, and effort you bring each day. We appreciate all that you do!

Wishing our US network a relaxing and well-deserved Labor Day! ☀️

09/01/2026

🌱 A new step forward in biobased coatings!

EcoLine® 3860, which contains 27% USDA certified biobased content, represents another step toward expanding sustainable options in anticorrosion coatings. 🛡️

Much like VpCI®-386 helped advance the shift from solvent-based to water-based anticorrosion coatings, EcoLine® 3860 points toward continued innovation in biobased coating technology.

Read more about this development in Engineer Live:
👉 https://ow.ly/WlSo50ZGz18

08/25/2026

🎨 Looking for new ways to fight corrosion?

Sometimes the best protection starts inside the coating. VpCI® additives can be incorporated into coating formulations to help protect metal surfaces—and one option even helps prevent the inside of the paint can from rusting! 🛡️

Curious about the possibilities? Browse the VpCI® Additives brochure to see the range of solutions available:
👉 https://ow.ly/R2aT50ZFnzb

08/18/2026

🛡️ A strong coating system starts with the right primer.

Featured by Automotive Design & Manufacturing, VpCI®-395 is a two-component primer designed to provide a strong foundation for anticorrosion coating systems through the benefits of crosslinking. If you're evaluating coating options for industrial environments, this feature is worth a look. ⚙️

📖 Read more:
https://ow.ly/JGPZ50ZzqKT

08/11/2026

🌍🔬 Innovation is always in motion at Cortec®!

From cutting-edge research to exciting new product developments, the newest edition of The Leading Edge offers a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening in Cortec® R&D. 💙

In this issue, you'll discover:
✨ Research that supported technical presentations at AMPP
🧪 Expanded ESD testing and research initiatives
🌱 New sustainable solutions, including a biobased coating and a biobased paint remover

If you're passionate about innovation, corrosion protection, and sustainable technologies, this is an issue you won't want to miss!

📖 Read it here: https://ow.ly/R4ak50ZxMvO

08/04/2026

🎨 A great coating job starts with good adhesion.

How can you tell if a coating is properly bonded—or ready for another coat? This quick video walks through a simple adhesion test and even shares a practical field tip for when specialized testing tools aren't available. 🛠️

▶️ Watch now: https://ow.ly/KAqc50ZvahW

07/28/2026

🔄📰 Want a quick way to see what’s been happening across Cortec®?

The spring issue of Cortec® Vision brings together key updates, highlights, and initiatives from across the organization—covering developments between our fall and spring editions.

This edition also features bio-based coating and paint remover product listings, plus a look at how protective coatings helped safeguard a pickle factory from corrosion. 🧪🛡️

It’s a great snapshot of real-world applications and ongoing innovation across industries.
👉 https://ow.ly/Mkfe50Zsrwm

07/21/2026

🏗️ Protecting a facility doesn’t start after construction—it starts during fabrication.

For this state-of-the-art European project, a full water-based Cortec® Coatings system was selected to help protect multiple assets from day one.

The solution included VpCI®-386 (matched to green for silos and light poles), MCI®-2026 Floor Coating for floors, VpCI®-414 for surface cleaning where needed, and VpCI®-373 Primer to support adhesion. Even specialty extruder equipment was coated at the manufacturing stage ⚙️
A coordinated approach designed to ensure environmental responsibility and protection on facility assets.

👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/J0KK50Zq7OS

CASE HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: Case History #336: Water-Based Coatings for State-of-the-Art Facility   October 07, 2026 A new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Europe needed a cost-effective, easy-to-apply, environmentally responsible coatings system for multiple features. A

07/14/2026

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Matt Richey back to Cortec®! With his industry experience, customer focus, and passion for solving corrosion challenges, Matt is ready to support businesses across North America.

🐄🌾 Learn more about Matt’s return: https://ow.ly/LbX650ZmVl3