With the expertise and knowledge of its team of researchers, promising results from projects like I-COR, and the ability to conduct studies in real marine conditions at MCTS El Bocal, CTC has positioned itself as an international benchmark in corrosion research. Therefore, it is no surprise, that the Cantabrian Centre participated in the seventh edition of the annual event addressing this phenomenon, organised by The Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST).

Verónica González de Lena, the Industry and Energy Manager at CTC, along with César Escobar, a highly specialised technologist, attended an international symposium for coating experts at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), home to CoaST.

The Danish centre, established in January 2017, is considered an international benchmark in the field. Its research areas include the formulation and production principles of future, fouling control, anti-corrosion, intumescent and functional coatings, including sustainable materials for coatings.

During the annual event, Escobar represented CTC in a workshop, alongside academic experts from across the continent, where they discussed a collaborative approach to various issues. Topics ranged from joint European calls for proposals to a European model for the development of functional coatings, characterised by different yet more efficient properties. Participation in this discussion forum underscores the Cantabrian Centre’s role in shaping the medium and long-term future of critical elements essential for the advancement of sectors such as marine renewable energies.

The event also included a highly academic segment featuring the participation of over 30 doctoral students engaged in research at this international centre, which specialises in the entire value chain of coatings technologies. The presentations covered a range of topics, including sustainable raw materials, fouling control, anti-corrosion measures, intumescent solutions and functional coatings.