The Marine Fabricators Conference was hosted in Savannah this year and provided us with the opportunity to connect with industry specialists who tackle some of the toughest microbial contamination challenges in materials exposed to harsh marine environments. Foams beneath seat upholstery can become breeding ground for bacteria, mold and mildew. Vinyl seats and upholstery are often plagued by pink staining in high-humidity environments. Underneath canvas and boat covers, where moisture, darkness and limited airflow persist, surfaces like seats, cushions, vinyl-wrapped panels, foam paddings, floors and other materials are particularly vulnerable - mold, mildew and pink staining become especially pronounced often revealing unexpected and extensive staining when the boat covers are removed.
As part of the conference, Helena Kim from our Commercial Team, was invited by the Marine Fabricators Association to serve as one of 12 moderators for board-selected roundtable discussions focused on key “hot topics” within the marine fabricator community, one of which was dedicated to pink staining. In her role as moderator, Helena facilitated open, peer-to-peer discussion on the topic of pink staining and encouraged fabricators to share real-world experiences and mitigation approaches used in their fabrication work. At various points during discussion, participants also asked for her perspective, and she shared insights into how federal regulatory distinctions have influenced material performance, particularly with respect to pink staining.
Check out our highlights
See our highlight images below showcasing Microban® antimicrobial solutions for marine fabricators, including our AkoTech™ coatings technology engineered for durability and high-end finish performance.
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