Innovation
Ingenuity, adaption and advancement are at the forefront of every product and service we provide. Innovation propels us, and guarantees premium options for every customer.
Sustainable Solutions for You
Our teams are continually pursuing solutions that meet your needs while increasing sustainability in everything we do. Noteworthy changes within the industry include:
2002
A complete withdrawal from the use of tributyltin, which is extremely toxic to marine life. International® was one of the first major suppliers to do so.
2006
Ceased using coal tar, becoming the first major coatings supplier to remove this excess of potential carcinogens from the environment
2011
Completely phased out the use of lead chromates, becoming the first heavy duty coatings supplier to do so.
2002
A complete withdrawal from the use of tributyltin, which is extremely toxic to marine life. International® was one of the first major suppliers to do so.
2006
Ceased using coal tar, becoming the first major coatings supplier to remove this excess of potential carcinogens from the environment
2011
Completely phased out the use of lead chromates, becoming the first heavy duty coatings supplier to do so.
Read about the smart innovation that goes into premium International® coatings.
Chartek
Staying at the forefront of innovation includes setting new standards in spill protection and fire solutions for the whole industry.
Intersleek 1100SR
Read how one chemist led a mission to create a higher-performing, more sustainable coating in record time.
Interbond 2340UPC
Join one of AkzoNobel’s Technology Leaders as he explains some of the inspiration behind the innovation.
Intertrac HullCare
AkzoNobel is pushing boundaries beyond paint and coatings to deliver a higher class of service from every angle.
Combining high - performance hull coating technology, cutting-edge ROV (remote operating vehicle) inspection and big data performance monitoring with proven hull cleaning techniques - the industry’s most environmentally sustainable hull management package to date.
See how innovation in action helps keep fleets operational for longer with Intertrac® Hullcare.
Ingenuity in International Service
Learn more about the services that provide layers of innovation to support your assets throughout their journey.
Custom Paint Guides
See how a hands-on approach to painting led to an unparalleled library of tips and techniques for all types of boats.
Interplan
This groundbreaking service for maintenance engineers would be nothing without this mastermind and his four decades of service.
Interplan Digitized
From ditching a helicopter at sea to fleeing a coup, adventurous on-site surveys propelled a bold initiative to update Interplan.
Intertrac
It started as the untapped potential of data points, and led to a transformative technology used by the marine industry worldwide.
