CDW Holding Limited, listed on the SGX Mainboard, has announced a significant advancement in the development of an additive for anti-fouling ship hull bottom paint. This innovation is part of the company’s efforts to promote environmental sustainability and diversify its business operations. Recent tests have shown promising results, with the additive effectively preventing barnacle attachment in seawater immersion trials.
The additive, developed using CDW’s proprietary organic synthesis technology, aims to improve the performance of conventional anti-fouling paints by reducing the build-up of marine organisms such as barnacles and algae. This is crucial as biofouling increases hull friction, leading to higher fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The company conducted tests at Osaka Sakai Old Port, where plates coated with the additive showed no barnacle attachment over five months.
CDW is now seeking strategic partnerships to further develop and commercialise this additive, leveraging next-generation graphene. Chairman and CEO Kato Tomonori stated, “Our access to cutting-edge R&D through our research network enables us to develop product innovations that are both sustainable and have significant commercial potential. We believe a partnership approach is the best way to bring innovations like this new additive to market.”
The development of this additive aligns with the growing demand for environmentally friendly marine coatings, as regulations tighten and the shipping industry seeks to reduce its environmental impact. CDW’s initiative represents a step forward in creating sustainable solutions for the maritime sector.
