Kerry Pianoforte, Editor06.02.21
Coatings World Editor Kerry Pianoforte recently interviewed Christopher Birkert, Akzo Nobel’s marine marketing manager, in an exclusive interview covering the latest trends in the industry.
CW: How did you become involved in the marine coatings industry?
Christopher Birkert of Akzo Nobel. (Source: Akzo Nobel)
Christopher Birkert: After studying chemistry at York University, I joined the International brand in 1993 as an RDI chemist when the company was still known as Courtaulds. Five years later it was bought by AkzoNobel.
During 14 years in the role I was involved in the development of a range of products including anti-abrasion primers like Intershield® 803 and anti-corrosive Interfine primers including Interfine® 629HS, 691 and 979. A stint as EMEAR technical operations manager followed where responsibilities included in-service inspections, coating specifications and supporting the technical service team.
Before spending a decade
CW: How did you become involved in the marine coatings industry?
Christopher Birkert of Akzo Nobel. (Source: Akzo Nobel)
During 14 years in the role I was involved in the development of a range of products including anti-abrasion primers like Intershield® 803 and anti-corrosive Interfine primers including Interfine® 629HS, 691 and 979. A stint as EMEAR technical operations manager followed where responsibilities included in-service inspections, coating specifications and supporting the technical service team.
Before spending a decade
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