04/12/2006 - Bex, Switzerland
Information.
Febex, subsidiary of CECA/ Arkema Group have appointed INTERCHEM Pty ltd to distribute their antifouling paints Strimix ® product range in Australia. Based in Abbotsford (VIC), they provide sales and technical support coverage throughout the country.
Febex's Sales Manager, Christoph MIELKE, commented: "We believe this appointment will ensure our customers in Australia will benefit from more local support. Interchem are probably the most experienced distributor in the market and make an ideal partner for Febex".
To know more about Antifouling paints Strimix® :
Antifouling paints protect the hull of boats from the build-up of marine organisms which can lead to overconsumption of energy and loss of speed for the boat of over 20%. For optimum performance, the successive layers of antifouling paint should be thoroughly stripped approximately every 5 to 6 years before new paint is reapplied.
Strimix® has been specially formulated to remove antifouling paint quickly and effectively, while protecting the gelcoat primer layer which makes the polyester hull watertight.
Strimix® has a creamy consistency and is barely volatile, and so is easy to apply with a brush, a roller or a spraygun. With its fast action, it can eliminate a dozen or so layers of antifouling paint in a few hours, without attacking the gelcoat. Boats are laid up for a minimum amount of time, therefore. As an example, a 100ft yacht will require laying up for one a half day maximum if Strimix® is used, against an entire week in the case of a mechanical treatment.
Each Strimix® constituent plays a specific role in the stripping process. The product's composition involves innovative thickener systems and a high concentration of mineral fillers. This formulation produces dry residues which are easy to scrape off with a spatula and collect into bags, unlike the sludge resulting from traditional thickeners used on antifouling paints.
Your contact for Europe : Christoph MIELKE - Telephone +41 24 463 05 50
Christoph.mielke@febex.ch
Your contact for Australia :
Glen GRIFFIN : Product Manager
INTERCHEM Pty Ltd
20 Harper Street
Abbotsford VIC
Australia 3067
Mail : ggriffin@interchem.com.au
Find out more about , a CECA subsidiary: www.febex.ch
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