Jun 23, 2023 | Blog, FEVE Resins
A LUMIFLON® FEVE coating was applied as a topcoat to all steel structures across the Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge, covering a massive area of 220,000 square feet.
Feb 17, 2023 | FEVE Resins, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
Roads and Bridges Magazine top bridge of 2022 – the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge – was designed with a fluoropolymer coating system that included our LUMIFLON® FEVE resin. The LUMIFLON-based paint formulation was deemed an essential design element to improve bridge durability and aesthetics. Built in 2021 as a $355 million joint venture between Iowa…
Nov 01, 2022 | Fluoropolymer coatings, FEVE Resins, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
It’s always been a major challenge to protect buildings and public infrastructure from nature’s elements. Take bridges, for example. According to the 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42% are at least 50 years old and 7.5% of the U.S.’s 617,000 bridges are “structurally deficient,” meaning they are in poor condition. AGC formulators continually strive to develop resins…
Jan 15, 2018 | Fluoropolymer coatings, FEVE Resins, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
The Aldar building in Abu Dhabi is a one-of-a-kind structure. Located in a beach development, the real estate developer’s headquarters is the first building in the Middle East that has a circular-shaped and convex exterior. The designers at MZ Architects wanted to create a structure that was distinct and innovative enough to attract the eye…
Jun 28, 2018 | Fluoropolymer coatings, FEVE Resins, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
In downtown Seattle, there is a new standard for environmentally friendly office space. Amazon has added three sphere-shaped buildings to its headquarters that take architecture and horticulture to a whole new level. The trio of domes made with glass and steel are designed to create an office space that is connected to the natural world…
Jan 23, 2019 | FEVE Resins, Fluoropolymer coatings
Corrosion is the number one enemy of industrial tanks and vessels, and the damage is costly on many levels. Not only does it destroy components of the tank, it also can contaminate the stored product, release the contained materials into the environment, raise safety concerns and increase operating costs. Performance Advantages of FEVE Resins When…
Feb 26, 2019 | FEVE Resins, Fluoropolymer coatings, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
The second annual Elevation Awards, sponsored by Durability + Design, recognizes architects, interior designers, painting contractors, manufacturers and suppliers who participated in outstanding building projects around the world. A panel of industry professionals judge the structures and buildings based on aesthetic and technical criteria. Of the nominated buildings, three were coated with LUMIFLON® FEVE-based resins….
Mar 31, 2019 | FEVE Resins, Fluoropolymer coatings, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
Some of the world’s most beautiful locations come with difficult challenges for the architects and construction engineering companies who need to build there. Today’s architects look to create unique and stunning architecture that can also withstand the challenges of severe climates, and they often have to deal with sustainability requirements as well. To keep buildings…
Jun 01, 2019 | FEVE Resins, Fluoropolymer coatings, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
Today’s architects and commercial builders are challenged to create innovative, environmentally sustainable structures that will last for years. Fortunately, advances in FEVE (fluoroethylene vinyl ether) fluoropolymer resins for paints and topcoats help these structures withstand the elements for decades. In a new on-demand webinar recording, AGC product experts outline the advantages of FEVE-based topcoats for…
Oct 16, 2018 | FEVE Resins, Fluoropolymer coatings
The 45-year-old Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum recently had a major overhaul to bring the arena into the 21st century. This multi-purpose facility is protected from weather and wear by FEVE resin technology and will continue to be a staple in New York culture for decades to come. A Remarkable Renovation The arena, branded as, NYCB Live:…