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This reputation has been built upon consistent technical innovation, stringent quality controls and the superlative finish of Awlgrip products, which have long since represented the standard against which all others are measured.
 Good global product availability, complete systems encompassing all phases from surface preparation to topcoat and, most importantly, knowledgeable staff renowned for their "hands on", problem-solving approach have all made their contribution to defining the unique Awlgrip character over the years.
However, such eminence has not been gained overnight: in fact, Awlgrip has been developing and manufacturing high performance coating solutions to meet the specific demands of the marine sector since 1973.
 More recently the company has been working hard to maintain its leadership in the increasingly important field of corporate responsibility: Awlgrip continuously strives to lead by example on environmental, quality and ethical issues. Environmental compliance is ensured by strict adherence to EPA, OSHA and air quality standards; all manufacturing procedures are audited to stringent ISO 9001 criteria and a great deal of goodwill has been accrued within the industry due to the simple fact that Awlgrip is known to stand behind its products.
Since May 2002, Awlgrip has been owned by Dutch multinational Akzo Nobel. Integration into a company that is 100% focused on its yacht coatings division has greatly boosted the resources available to Awlgrip, especially in the critical area of R&D. The immediate effect of this collaboration has seen accelerated developments in Awlgrip coating technologies, as well as mutual benefits for both parties due to synergies in labour-saving manufacturing procedures and facilities.
 The future of the esteemed Awlgrip brand is in safe hands with Akzo Nobel: at the time of the acquisition Akzo Nobel stated, "Our goal is to drive and build awareness of Awlgrip throughout the world and to create future products that will technically perform as well as, if not better than existing products."
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