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COATINGSPRO NOVEMBER 2014 13 food and beverage industr y, before connecting w ith other markets where hygienic f looring is a vital consideration, such as the catering, healthcare, leisure, and pharmaceu- tical industries. For more informa- tion, contact: Flowcrete A mericas, w w w.f lowcreteamericas.com Reader Inquiry # 4436 Exova Partners With the Endures Material Performance Centre Exova, the global testing, calibration, and advisory services provider, has agreed to a strategic partnership with Endures in the Netherlands, previously known as the TNO Maritime Material Performance Centre. Endures' Den Helder Center is primarily focused on the marine and ofshore industry, and its team of scientists oversees research and testing in microbiological corro- sion through DNA analysis, bio and anti-fouling, and mechanical, chemi- cal, and electrochemical corrosion. Te center's unique location provides direct access to natural seawater for ofshore exposure and in-house simulation testing. As a C5M weathering location, testing is carried out in the harshest corrosion environment possible, bring- ing a competitive edge to the combined operation. Te strategic partnership further extends the comprehensive range of services available to Exova's customers and forms part of a global network of specialist coatings testing and inspection laboratories worldwide. Robin McGill, European director for Oil and Gas at Exova, said, "Tis strate- gic partnership extends the range of technically demanding services that we can provide to customers in the marine, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Endures has an enviable reputation, and our combined teams will create unrivalled expertise in marine, pipeline, and protective coatings testing and inspection." For more information, contact: Exova, +44 (0)131 335 4371, www.exova.com Reader Inquiry # 4437 Western Construction Group Promotes Mary Faris Western Construction Group has promoted Mar y Faris of St. Louis, Mo., to the position of senior direc- tor, Human Resource and Talent Development. Faris began her career w ith Western as manager, Training and Development in 2006. She was promoted in 2013 to director, Training and Talent Development and most recently to senior director, Talent Development and Human Resources. In her new position, Faris w ill oversee the human resource processes and programs and the employee develop- ment program. She w ill also design and deliver skill and leadership training for management, oversee the change manage- ment progress, develop new employee recognition programs, provide devel- opment and support for the career path and succes- sion planning processes, and provide direction for the culture of the organi- zation. Prior to Western Construction, Faris worked as the founder and president of Consulting Business for Geared Towards Goals, Inc., and she held various positions at Sprint Cor poration, including senior manager of Strategic Planning, director of Business Support Ser vices, and lead quality facilitator for the Technolog y Ser vices Group. For more information, contact: Western Construction Group, w w w.westerngroup.com Reader Inquiry # 4438 News From Around The Coatings Industry ®™The DOW Diamond Logo is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company © 2014 This fall, watch for a new two- component polyurea hybrid coating material designed specifcally to protect steel and concrete from advanced chemical attack. www.dow.com/polyurethane When it's time to put on the right protective coating, Dow Polyurethanes can provide you with the best defense against the elements. Our high-performance, protective spray elastomer coatings, including VORASTAR™ polymers, can be applied to steel and concrete to provide increased durability leading to longer life in the toughest conditions. Put On the Right Coat. Wr i te in Re ad e r In q u ir y #352