Liquid Plastics Limited (LPL) of the UK has released two new glossy brochures on the market focusing on its range of hygienic coatings and wall coatings.

Systematic infra-red fingerprinting is a foolproof way of ensuring a heavy-duty coating available globally is all it claims to be, wherever it's supplied, says International Protective Coatings.

Jotun has extended its line of specialised floor coatings with the launch of a new product specially designed for car-parks and traffic decks. "Jotun has successfully launched its Jotafloor range of specialised floor coatings and systems over the last 12 months," says Niru Naik, the brand manager at Jotun UAE's Dubai office.

The challenges posed by the Gulf region's environment are legendary. Building owners, designers, contractors and suppliers are constantly searching for better ways to battle the effects of extreme temperature fluctuations, windblown sand and other abrasives, and extended exposure to ultraviolet radiation and corrosive atmospheres.

Sigma Paints, a leading regional manufacturer of quality paints, has launched a new product called Sigmulto Color-Tex on the Middle East market. Sigmulto Color-Tex is a multi-coloured textured quartz finish specially designed to create a highly decorative effect on all interiors.

Thermimport Quality Control (TQC) of The Netherlands has launched a new line of instruments designed to test the physical properties of coatings and coated products.

Beirut plaza Coatings from Conren International of the UK were recently used on a prestigious project in Beirut, Lebanon. The products - a flooring coating and an anti-slip coating - were used on the new Banque Audi Plaza, which is located in Beirut's Central District.

Products from Elcometer Instruments of the UK are being used to check the quality of coatings at a major gas project and a pipe coating plant, both in Saudi Arabia.