Rust Converting Paint for the Home Remodeler July 19, 2024 Iron fences, railings, windows, doors, and other decorative work can be beautiful additions to the home and yard, but owners of old houses are well-aware that these can be rusty. However, rather than sandblasting or buying new pieces, home [...]
No Time to Check Rust Preventative Compatibility? Get Creative! July 16, 2024 Sometimes manufacturers and distributors need a corrosion solution quickly, but they do not have enough time to check the compatibility of the rust preventative oils they intend to use. When this happens, an even better answer may be [...]
It’s Time to Make the Most of Methane July 12, 2024 Waste is all around us—and so is the demand for renewable energy. That means now is an excellent time to make the most of biogas production. Unfortunately, while some wastewater treatment plants and farms are already turning sewage, [...]
Greg Koepel Joins Cortec® as Organizational Development Manager July 4, 2024 Greg joined the team on May 13th and has been busy meeting people and learning about Cortec’s wide array of products and services. Greg joins us from the Sentry School of Business at the University of Wisconsin Stevens [...]
Face to Face in Southeast Asia June 20, 2024 Nothing quite compares with a real face-to-face visit! That’s why Jay Zhang (Director of Business Development) and Eric Uutala (Technical Sales & Product Manager – Asset Preservation and CorroLogic®) flew nearly 20 hours for a multi-week tour to support Cortec® [...]
Bringing Stability to an Unpredictable Market at OTC 2024 June 11, 2024 It was great to be back at NRG Park for OTC 2024, May 6th-9th in Houston, Texas! This major oil and gas conference was a powerful opportunity to discuss corrosion and EHS (environmental health and safety) concerns [...]
Beneficial Bugs for Better Septic Tank Maintenance May 5, 2024 Home septic tanks and large capacity septic systems (LCSS) are important utilities for many families and institutions. These systems rely on natural microbial activity for onsite sewage treatment. However, adding extra bugs (beneficial bacteria) can make life even better [...]
Need to Hydrotest Drinking Water Components? Try VpCI®-649 HP! May 31, 2024 New waterlines, valves, and tanks need to be hydrostatically tested to check for leaks or failures before officially performing their fluid handling role. But what if these parts are made of metal at risk for corrosion? Furthermore, [...]
Go Biobased to Fight Condensate Corrosion May 23, 2024 When thinking of boiler corrosion prevention, it is best to consider the entire system—from the main boiler to the feedwater, steam lines, and condensate return. Unfortunately, corrosion in condensate lines sometimes catches boiler owners by surprise. Cortec® is here to [...]
Reconnecting and Reenergizing at Spring ICRI 2024 May 22, 2024 This year’s Spring ICRI Convention was marked by valuable networking opportunities for our Cortec® MCI® team, who traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, for the April 21st-24th event. Attendance was great as contractors, consultants, and distributors from across the globe gathered [...]
