Hempel Unveils Revolutionary Recharger for Silicone Yacht Coatings at METSTRADE 2024

Hempel Unveils Revolutionary Recharger for Silicone Yacht Coatings at METSTRADE 2024

(IN BRIEF) At METSTRADE 2024, Hempel A/S launched Hempel’s Infinity, the world’s first underwater performance recharger for its silicone yacht coatings. This biocide-free, water-based product extends the life of existing coatings for an extra season, eliminating the need for repainting and reducing maintenance time and costs. The easy-to-apply solution recharges the silicone’s hydrogel without sanding or masking, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional antifouling methods. Available in a 2.4-litre size, Hempel’s Infinity is designed for both professional and DIY use, initially in the EU with plans to expand to North America.

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 21-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — At the METSTRADE 2024 in Amsterdam, Hempel A/S introduced Hempel’s Infinity, the world’s first and only underwater performance recharger for its silicone coatings, set to change the way boat owners maintain their vessels. This innovative product promises to make maintenance more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly, extending the life of yacht hull coatings and saving boat owners both time and money.

A Groundbreaking Innovation in Yacht Coatings

Hempel’s Infinity is a biocide-free, water-based recharger designed to refresh the performance of existing silicone-based paints, such as Hempel’s Silic One and Hempasil Pro. Applied during scheduled maintenance, this recharger extends the silicone performance for an additional season, effectively eliminating the need for repainting. With fewer applications needed, boat owners can enjoy more time on the water and less time dealing with maintenance tasks.

Thomas Olsen, Marketing Director for Yacht at Hempel A/S, emphasized the significance of the new product:
“Hempel’s Infinity represents the most significant innovation in the yacht sector since the launch of Hempel’s Silic One in 2012. This product is designed with boat owners in mind, providing a sustainable solution to prolong the life of their coatings while saving on time and money.”

Simplified Application and Enhanced Performance

Unlike traditional antifouling coatings that require sanding and extensive preparation, Hempel’s Infinity offers an easy-to-apply solution. Simply applied on top of an existing silicone finish, it recharges the hydrogel within the system, restoring the protective properties of the paint. After a 24-hour activation period, the product is rinsed off with fresh water, leaving the boat ready for the next sailing season. This process takes half the time of conventional antifouling applications, reducing maintenance efforts for boat owners.

The product’s patented technology is designed to optimize the silicone systems for yachts, enhancing both performance and sustainability. Hempel’s Infinity is available in a 2.4-litre size and is suitable for both professional applicators and DIY boat owners in the EU, with plans to expand availability to North America.

A Sustainable Solution for the Future

As part of Hempel’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Hempel’s Infinity offers a solution that reduces the environmental impact of traditional antifouling methods by using less paint and extending the life of existing coatings. The launch of this recharger is a key step in Hempel’s broader mission to make yacht maintenance more sustainable and less labor-intensive.

With the introduction of Hempel’s Infinity, boat owners can look forward to a hassle-free maintenance experience, benefiting from enhanced performance, lower costs, and more time spent enjoying their time on the water.

About Hempel

As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Hempel factories, R&D centres and stock points are established in every region.

Across the globe, Hempel’s paints and coatings can be found in almost every country of the world. They protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers’ businesses. They help minimise maintenance costs, improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.

At Hempel, our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We firmly believe that we will succeed as a business only if we place sustainability at our heart. Not only is it the right thing to do, it will strengthen our competitive position, make ourselves more resilient and reduce our risk.

Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915. It is majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, which ensures a solid economic base for the Hempel Group and supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes around the world.

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SOURCE: Hempel A/S