Industrial Preservation: From Mothballing to Maintenance! April 5, 2024 In the broad sense of the word, preservation can take many different forms—from restoring historical buildings to canning garden vegetables. In industrial settings, it often means keeping metal parts or equipment in working condition, without rust and deterioration. That’s where [...]

Are Your Auto Parts Ready for Seasonal Temperature Fluctuations? March 27, 2024 Spring means warmer weather and more drastic daily temperature swings in the Northern Hemisphere. It also signals the beginnings of “rust season” in the U.S. Midwest and other parts of the north temperate zone. By taking a [...]

Ask the Right Questions to Get the Right Corrosion Solutions March 26, 2024 When it comes to solving a corrosion problem, much of the success hinges on choosing the appropriate materials and methods for metals protection. But with hundreds of rust preventative products on the market, how does a [...]

Great Honor for CEO of Cortec® Corporation: Boris Miksic Receives Special Recognition for 50 Years of Dedicated Work at NACE-International! March 25, 2024 Boris Miksic, a Croatian-American entrepreneur and owner of Cortec® Corporation, has received special recognition for 50 years of dedicated work at NACE International, the largest global [...]

Cortec’s Toughest Removable Coating for the Most Corrosive Conditions March 22, 2024 For more than four decades, VpCI®-368 has been Cortec’s toughest removable coating for corrosion protection on metal parts. Today, it continues to be widely used in preservation and shipping applications. Anyone interested in taking advantage of this [...]

Build Your Portfolio for a Better Boiler Layup This Spring! March 20, 2024 Longer days and warmer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere are clear signs of spring. For facility managers and water treatment specialists, that means boiler layup is near the top of the to-do list as institutions get [...]

Best Practices for Successful Corrosion Protection with VpCI® Film March 14, 2024 VpCI® packaging is an outstanding solution for corrosion prevention in many ways, shapes, and forms. However, confident users of VpCI® Film are sometimes surprised when they do not get the protection expected. If this happens, it is [...]

Contractors: Make Life Easier with MCI® Construction Site Coatings! March 14, 2024 Construction is a challenging industry with tough working conditions, harsh weather, and unexpected delays. To make matters more difficult, workers are responsible for high value equipment and building materials that can easily be damaged on the job. [...]

These Anticorrosion Coatings Slow Down Aging on Heavy Equipment! Heavy equipment is an integral part of everyday industry. It is also an expensive investment, making it critical for equipment owners to extend asset service life as long as possible. Where corrosion threatens to shorten that lifespan, Cortec® recommends several [...]