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Hempel’s X3 by these changes are substantial and will require both new technologies beyond where we are today, and customer ac- ceptance that costs will increase. The good news is that recent and future de- velopments in this area are resulting in fuel saving, and ultimately reducing the emissions footprint of the vessels utiliz- ing them.

Brown, International Paint While all of these are significant, what’s very impor- tant to us is sustainability, we’re commit- ted now to delivering products, services and solutions with reduced environmen- tal impact. Sustainability is a significant driver in all our product development programmes and is considered right at the beginning of the product design phase. We take a life-cycle evaluation ap- proach and continue to work with experts in this area to ensure our products are op- timised to have low environmental im- pact whilst protecting and improving the assets of our customers. Sustainability will continue to improve our business, our customers business and the environ- ment, now, and in the years to come.

Bowlin, Seacoat Technology Continuing environmental legislation limiting the use of and in water cleaning of toxic systems will be a boost to our business. For all coatings companies a major hurdle will be keeping up with market /customer re- quirements for more technically ad- vanced products that can meet longer term operational needs, at a fair price.