Tikkurila Temadur SC-F family: You asked, we delivered.

Third time’s the charm for Senior Researcher Petri Ronkainen, who started at Tikkurila in 2010 during his MSc studies, worked as a researcher in Tikkurila’s wood industry team, then finally took a position in the metal industry research team, where he’s worked till this day. He’s the product responsible chemist for direct-to-metal, two-component polyurethane coatings, both solvent and water-borne, and all polysiloxane coatings. In this blog post he shares the story of Tikkurila Temadur SC-F products.

Anton Chistyakov has spent his entire working life with paints and coatings after graduating from Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology in Russia with a degree in the chemical technology of high molecular compounds. He has been working at Tikkurila since 2018 as a Sales development and technical support manager, managing the technical sales support department as well as visiting customer sites to share the benefits of Tikkurila products and advise on their use. In this blog post he shares his insights into Ultra Pro 10 and his close work with customers.

After over 25 years at Tikkurila, there aren’t many people who know more about how to protect an industrial wooden surface than Arto Nummela, Group Portfolio Development Manager. Arto has been one of the central figures in the development of our bestselling Ultra Pro 30 paint from the very beginning. In this blog post he tells the story of its development – from original idea to final innovative product.

Two decades ago, paints for exterior cladding were often competing only on price. We wanted to offer our customers something better, so we committed to making a product that added value rather than cutting costs.

Jens Gravesen, Group Key Account Manager at Tikkurila, has worked in the coating business for over 30 years, with the last 20 spent sharing his expertise with colleagues and customers at Tikkurila. Driven by his background in chemistry, he believes that sales should always begin with technical expertise and the ability to offer customers a competitive advantage with something they can’t get anywhere else. In this blog post he talks about one of his customers’ favourite products: Fontecoat FD 20.

Minna Perttu joined Tikkurila in 2014 and has developed into a true expert on metal coatings for industry during her time. She has worked on devising formulas for new products to meet the changing demands of the industrial sector through project managing and service design, ensuring Tikkurila solves customer issues.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that changes in industrial metal coatings happen slow enough that you are never really in danger of getting left behind.

The requirements on major infrastructure projects like airports, ferry terminals, train stations, and bridge constructions are extremely high. Since these massive structures are meant to last a lifetime, the metal coatings used need to guarantee durability and optimal corrosion protection. 

When it comes to amusement park rides, safety, reliability, and durability are essential. Plus, the rides need to look appealing to visitors despite extreme atmospheric conditions. Amusement parks in warmer climates are often open year-round, making it a challenge to protect the rides from corrosion. 

Which coatings can be used on green building sites? There is no simple answer, as there are numerous environmental certificates and emission classifications. The most commonly used classifications – LEED, BREEAM, and RTS – all have their own criteria for scoring the products used.

Tikkurila is committed to the goals of the international Green Building Council and wants to promote sustainable development and eco-friendly design, such as making sustainable development a natural part of all aspects of the real estate and construction industry.