DUBAI, UAE, 20 October 2022: Oasis Coils and Coatings, which manufactures finned tube coils and protective coatings, hosted a technical seminar, titled ‘Protecting HVAC/R Systems in a Changing World’, along with its global partner, Heresite Protective Coatings, across prime locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The seminars were an occasion to launch HereShield, a water-based acrylic resin, designed to provide superior corrosion resistance and adhesion to bare metal in the Gulf’s extreme climate, the company said through a Press release.

The seminars, which shed light on best practices designed to enhance the performance of industrial equipment in highly corrosive environments, brought together the industry’s leading protective coatings distributors, contractors and licensed applicators to learn about the brand’s latest cross-linking technology and extensive range of anti-corrosion solutions, Oasis said.

According to Oasis, Heresite Protective Coatings is renowned for its extensive line of innovative air-cured, chemical-cured, baked phenolics, HVAC-R and radiator protective coatings and HVAC-R functional topcoats.

Speaking on the occasion, Ron Bruggeman, President, Heresite Protective Coatings, said: “As a frontrunner in HVAC corrosion protection, we are excited to bring an array of our unique, baked and air-dry coatings to the Middle East along with our partner of many years, Oasis Coils and Coatings. Our shared synergies will continue to enable us to jointly cater to the market’s needs for long-lasting corrosion protection in HVAC-R systems through coatings designed to provide maximum protection and minimal heat transfer loss, even in the most demanding environments.”  

Dan Lusk, Sales Manager, Heresite Protective Coatings, said: “A knowledge-sharing platform, the seminar provided an opportunity for Heresite to drive awareness about its range of high-performance and sustainable coatings. Our coatings are rooted in years of research and undergo stringent quality tests to provide the ultimate corrosion protection against salt air and chemical exposure, thereby extending the operational efficiency and durability of industrial systems.”  

Pramodh Idicheria, Chief Operating Officer, OCC Global,said: “We are incredibly happy to bring a more comprehensive selection of protective coatings to the Middle East through building upon our almost two-decade-long successful collaboration with Heresite. Powered by decades of research, a rich technical pedigree and in-house testing facilities in controlled environment at our state-of-the-art facility located in Dubai, clients across the GCC region can rest assured of the best-in-class anti-corrosive solutions engineered to provide maximum protection in the Gulf’s extreme climate.”