Lincotek Equipment (a leading Italian manufacturer of thermal spray coating solutions) and Uniquecoat Technologies (a large supplier of High Velocity Air-Fuel — HVAF — equipment) have announced the beginning of a partnership to further the growth of HVAF coatings within the European market (HVAF is a thermal spray process designed to protect parts, vessels and structures against abrasion, erosion and corrosion).

Uniquecoat Technologies’ equipment is compatible with a wide range of industrial coatings, while Lincotek Equipment has provided coating solutions since 1996 and can integrate them in a complete turn-key system.

Andrea Iotti, Lincotek Equipment general manager, said: “We are always looking to enhance the technological level of our offer to the market. In Uniquecoat Technologies we found the perfect partner for HVAF technology. The company’s innovation and drive perfectly match our goals of best quality and best productivity.”

Viatcheslav Baranovski, Uniquecoat Technologies president, said: “Our new partnership represents a tremendous opportunity to further the growth of HVAF equipment and coatings throughout Europe.

“We are excited about the opportunity to work together, as Lincotek is an outstanding thermal spray equipment supplier, providing coating solutions, turnkey systems and service throughout Europe.”