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= Transocean Coatings =

Introduction
Transocean Coatings is a worldwide association of paint producers. The association develops and distributes a range of protective and marine coatings for ships, offshore installations, industrial facilities and yachts. Currently, Transocean Coatings can be found in more than 60 countries worldwide. The main activities of Transocean Coatings can shortly be described as follows:


 * Offering its member companies technical and marketing know how
 * Offering the customers of Transocean systems quality paints and unique customer service


 * Promotion of the Transocean brand, services and products

History
In the beginning of the 1950's, M. G. Ringstrøm, owner of the Swedish paint company Ljungdahls AB, was facing issues to supply marine paints to customers’ ships in different ports, and under short notice. He figured that the solution to these problems could be found in establishing a confidential cooperation with other paint manufacturers abroad. Therefore, M. Ringstrøm contacted several European marine coating manufacturers to join a voluntary organization. A preliminary meeting took place in June 1958 in Göteborg, Sweden, following which, eight companies agreed to join. It was decided that the new organization would work under the trade name " the Transocean Marine Paint Association" starting from the 1rst of January 1959. Soon, additional companies joined the association and Transocean Coating began to expand internationally. The dynamic and open business environment within the association resulted in members entering into the offshore- and protective market with Transocean products whilst other members made inroads in the pleasure craft market.

In 2000, the name changed from Transocean Marine paint to Transocean Coatings.