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Your trusted partner in rail coatings

A dedicated rail transportation team that understand the needs of your rail car fleet

International® protective coatings products from AkzoNobel are designed to meet the complex demands of the rail industry. Whether coating new rail cars, or providing maintenance to existing fleets, International’s range of protective coatings, linings and finishes offer superior protection for a wide variety of cargoes and operating conditions. Whether transporting harsh chemicals and hydrocarbons, or bulk dry foods, liquids and oils, our comprehensive range of high performance products ensure total rail car protection.

AkzoNobel has the expertise, knowledge and proven solutions to meet the complex demands of the rail industry

AkzoNobel’s protective coatings are known for their quality and reliability. These products are developed to deliver long term performance for nearly every rail application. Whether transporting harsh chemicals and hydrocarbons, or bulk dry foods, liquids and oils, our comprehensive range of high performance products ensure total rail car protection. At AkzoNobel we utilize our extensive global experience and our unrivaled corrosion and coatings expertise to offer you truly innovative specification and technical support to assist you in delivering reliable asset protection for your rail car projects.

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A complete line of rail coatings interior and exterior

Molten sulfur solutions

FDA complaint certifications

Low VOC

Quick return to service

High Solids

International Protective Coatings

supported by industry experts

created from years of expertise and knowledge

AkzoNobel International delivers the rail lining solutions to protect a wide range of chemicals and conditions. Ensuring your rail cars and their cargo are protected.

Chemical protection tailored to your needs With products designed to meet the rail markets need for high chemical resistance offering long service life and reducing the need to provide ongoing maintenance. With the knowledge and expertise to suggest the correct technology for your unique needs, you can trust International with protecting the purity and corrosivity of your chemical cargos.

Linings solutions trusted across the world When looking for protection from a variety of chemicals including concentrated acids, the AkzoNobel International range of linings offer versatility combined with an ease of application which is unparalleled. With a track record of protecting in the most demanding service conditions across many industries.

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AkzoNobel International Rail Coating solutions delivers industry leading protection with Proven Performance backed by innovative lab testing and real world in field data. Solutions designed to meet FDA certification with the flexibility to protect cargo and car from both contamination and corrosion.

Coatings solutions that keep you on track For rail car owners, builders and lessors who have their hopper cars lined with coatings to preserve the food-grade purity of their cargo, the potential exists for internal coatings to crack and fail at weld seams during service which exposes the cargo to contamination at great cost to stakeholders. AkzoNobel’s lining products are designed to bring additional flexibility and adhesion to the coating therefore greatly reducing the chance of failure.

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For rail car builders, owners and lessors who are finishing the exterior of the rail cars and who are concerned about the long term appearance of those cars in service.

Aesthetics and Performance all in one Combining superior aesthetics with superior durability Internationals Rail solutions provide exterior car protection that will keep your assets protected longer reducing the need for continuous maintenance. With easy to use and proven application efficiency designed to reduce the potential for error and re-work. International solutions delivers the application productivity to keep your fleet online and less time in the shop.

Coatings that protects asset and reputation With UV and chemical splash resistance along with providing an easily applied uniform film application to both broad surfaces and sharp edges, AkzoNobel exterior coating solutions prevents your Rail car assets from rusting prematurely in service, creating staining over the sides of the cars that may affect the image of the owner and shipper.

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Discover how International has the solution to your Rail Coating needs

Technical Service and expertise

At AkzoNobel we utilize our extensive global experience and our unrivaled corrosion and coatings expertise to offer you truly innovative technical services to assist you in delivering reliable asset protection for new construction and maintenance projects. Combining our services with our high performance International® protective coatings range we help you improve the productivity, efficiency and service lifetime of your assets. Bring peace of mind to your next project. Allow our technical service team to support you, acting as both an advisor and technical support for applicators, as well as documenting the installation of our products.

The quality and performance of our coatings has always been the cornerstone of our success and we recognize that they also need to be applied to the highest quality standards to ensure our clients’ expectations are met. AkzoNobel is known for high quality coating solutions, let our experience and knowledge technical experts show you how Protective Coatings from International are about more than just what's in the can.

Chemical cargo linings and protection

Hopper car protection

Inside and out, International Protective Coatings has the answer

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