JOTUN Paints, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of paints and coatings, says that a total of 122,000 kg of powder coatings and 487,000 litres of paint have been used to decorate and protect Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, inaugurated this month (January 4) in Dubai, UAE.

RECESSION or not, the Sigma Guardian range of protective coatings, which was introduced last April across the Middle East by leading Saudi-based paint manufacturer Sigma, has been received enthusiastically by the market.

PPG Industries has recently launched its Duranar SPF coil coatings, which can be used for various purposes including for aluminium composite panels.

DAMMAM-based paint manufacturer Sipco offers a high-performance roof coating known as Sunflex, which provides a range of benefits including durability, strength and ease of use. Sunflex will provide 10 years of protection when applied as per the manufacturer’s instructions, according to Ramzy Hafez, decorative division marketing manager.