Protecing the Marine Industry One Red Can at a time... Proud suppliers of high performance marine coatings Carboline is a global leader in high performance protective coatings. Available through Australasian manufacturer Altex Coatings Ltd, In order to maintain a vessel running smoothly and efficiently it must be protected with a reliable anti-corrosive and antifouling coatings. The systemmust have excellent immersion and fouling resistance to withstand the tough marine environment expected between dry dockings. Technical Helpline 0800 258 390 nz.carboline.com Product Line › Outstanding corrosion protection products › Latest silyl acrylate antifouling technology › Surface tolerant coatings › Moisture tolerant coatings › Low temperature and quick cure products › Ultra-weatherable finishes › Chemical resistant linings › Non-slip deck systems Altex Coatings Ltd commercial marine manager for the South Island Wayne Judge is proud to help his clients care for their fishing fleet. It’s his customers’ most important asset and integral to the successful operation of their businesses. “At Altex Coatings Ltd we are dedicated to providing a professional, knowledgeable service, enduring customer relationships, providing world-class products backed by world-class technology,” he says. Altex Coatings Limited is part of the Resene Group of companies with operations based across Australasia. Since 1954 Altex has grown to become one of the largest privately owned manufacturers of high-performance coatings in Australasia, supplying a wide range of coating types and systems for almost every major industry sector. The company works with owners, engineers, construction companies, contractors, steel fabricators and applicators, serving every major industry sector with superior corrosion and asset protection, plus maintenance solutions and programme that meet our customers' needs and expectations. Wayne says each customer base is different and has unique requirements. For fishing fleets, Altex Coatings Ltd works with clients re their survey cycles, recommending what is required to maintain their fleet so it is working with optimal efficiency, reducing downtime and ensuring their vessels are on the water again working hard as quickly as possible. Wayne says Altex Coatings Ltd aims to build long-term relationships with clients and their vessels so that it knows them and their needs intimately. One such client is Talley’s, which Altex Coatings Ltd has been working alongside for many years. Wayne says Talley’s stands out for its high levels of care and attention to maintaining its fleet. Wayne works with this client months in advance of surveys, submitting specs and pricing so they can budget and undertake the process efficiently. “Talley’s takes real pride in its fleet, and we are pleased to be able to work with this client in a real partnership. Paint protects assets and in this case it’s the assets that catch the fish.” Altex Coatings Ltd offers clients a complete service including corrosion protection using world-class technology, corrosion audits by qualified staff, customised specifications, custom colours and qualified and experienced technical support. Wayne says the huge knowledge in the Altex Coatings Ltd team is invaluable and ensures clients are always equipped with the best information on which to make decisions. The team undergoes constant training and it is the ownership structure of Altex Coatings Ltd that allows significant reinvestment of earnings into staff and training along with technology and customer education. Altex Coatings Ltd also focuses on offering the latest products and technology available in the market. It favours the well-respected global brand Carboline, along with its own well-known Altex Yacht & Boat Paint brand. For the marine team a couple of current products stand out. Carboguard 636 XT, a multi-purpose, advanced technology coating suited to marine and industrial applications, has an improved version that is lightweight, strong and flexible. Syntactic foam modification gives it unique thermal shock resistance and flexibility. Carbomastic 615 is another recent innovation, a high performance epoxy coating that exhibits outstanding moisture and surface tolerance making it suitable for maintenance repaint work in marginal conditions and where surface preparation is less than ideal. “Expert knowledge, professional advice at every stage and great after sales service. This is what Altex Coatings Ltd is proud to continue to offer to our valued customers and we look forward to servicing their needs into the future.” CARING FOR THE FLEET
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