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BY ERIC HAUN t. Louis-based coatings specialist Carboline is cel- a lot of commercial vessels that are servicing the construction ebrating its 75th year in business in 2022. From industry and the oil and gas markets,” Treuting said.

S humble beginnings in 1947, Carboline has grown Within those markets, the company’s business model is into a global organization that has launched more than very much “quality over quantity”, according to Treuting. 500 products, with more than seven research facilities, 20 “When we look at our maritime business, we’re not going manufacturing facilities and hundreds of warehouses. Still, to be your high-volume supplier,” he said. “If you’re look- the company has remained laser-focused on quality, inno- ing for the cheapest product, we won’t waste your time. . . vation and top-notch service. The products that we offer cost us more to make; we have “Our offering to the maritime market is very unique,” some products that have a lamellar ? ake of aluminum that said Brad Treuting, Carboline’s director of sales for marine allows a layering where the penetration of water is almost and offshore in the U.S. Gulf and East Coast. “One of nil so we get 10 plus years in oceangoing markets with no the things that we pride ourselves on is that we provide blisters on the vessels.

products that have no equal within the market. We have “A good coating on the vessel from the start not only various products that will give a lifespan that is above and increases the lifespan of the vessel, but it will also add to beyond any product that our competitors offer, and we’ll the amount of time that you can keep that vessel in service stand behind a 10-plus-year lifespan of those products.” without picking it up and putting it on dry dock or do-

Carboline’s U.S. marine business today is primarily focused ing maintenance on it. And time is money. Every day that on dredging and marine construction, as well as inland and boat is up on dry dock, it’s costing you lost time in making oceangoing tugs, barges and offshore support vessels. “We do revenues, and it’s also costing you more to have a shipyard www.marinelink.com MN 37|