Protal Liquid Epoxy Coatings Celebrate 40th Anniversary

The trusted solution for pipeline protection, Protal’s 100% solids epoxies are suitable for an array of above and below ground corrosion prevention applications. At the time of the product line’s acquisition in 1986, Protal was a well-established range of liquid coatings that was obtained to further strengthen WCI’s portfolio of corrosion resistant tape systems.

In line with the company’s mission of continuous improvement and innovation, WCI’s North American subsidiary responded to market demand in the 1990’s with the development of Protal 7200™—an advanced two-part liquid epoxy coating designed to complement factory-applied FBE coatings. Later, Protal 7300™ (UK) was reformulated to comply with EU and UK REACH regulations and is approved for use in the National Grid Coatings Register in multiple product groups.

WCI Group Chair, Chris Winn, said, “As we commemorate forty years of Protal™, we celebrate a journey defined by innovation and resilience. This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to advancing corrosion prevention technologies and providing solutions bearing a name that our customers know and trust. Our continued investment in research and development ensures we can respond to consumer demand, manufacturing sustainable solutions for an evolving commercial landscape.”

The WCI Group of companies has been creating bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions that provide enduring protection against corrosion for over 95 years.