Awlgrip Released New Primer to Reduce Coating Emissions
The new primer allows marine applicators to combine layers, reducing VOC emissions for superyacht finishing by up to 50 percent.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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Awlgrip has expanded the reach of its Gloss Finish Primer to North America and Asia-Pacific. The product is designed to improve efficiency in the superyacht finishing process by combining a finish primer and show coat in one application.
Why it matters
This release allows marine operators to improve production efficiency by eliminating a full application layer while simultaneously addressing rising regulatory and environmental pressure to lower VOC output.
The new primer enables a 50 percent reduction in volatile organic compound emissions per square metre compared to standard systems. By integrating two steps into one, the product streamlines a process that can involve up to 15 paint layers on high-end superyacht projects.
The players
Awlgrip
A global provider of specialized marine coating systems used for high-performance superyacht finishing and repair.
The details
The Gloss Finish Primer functions as a combined finish primer and show coat, which allows painters to identify surface imperfections faster and removes an entire layer from the finishing schedule. By utilizing higher volume solids, the formula enables these efficiency gains without sacrificing the durability required for new builds or extensive yacht repairs. This consolidated process aims to provide consistent technical standards across global markets.
Timeline
The Gloss Finish Primer initially launched in Europe in 2025.
The product was released in North America and Asia-Pacific on October 8, 2026.
Market Landscape
This expansion follows a broader industry pattern of reformulating high-performance coatings to meet tightening global volatile organic compound emissions regulations. It marks a push to standardize efficiency protocols across international marine repair hubs that previously relied on fragmented multi-coat systems.
Applicators should evaluate whether the reduction in labor hours outweighs the potential unit cost difference of the combined primer system. Operations managers should track VOC output metrics to determine if the 50 percent reduction helps them hit regional sustainability compliance targets.
The takeaway
The consolidation of coating layers is a vital strategy for reducing both labor costs and emissions in high-end marine services. Operators should audit their current multi-step primer cycles to identify where similar integrated products can trim process time and chemical waste.
Further reading
For broader trends in global manufacturing efficiency, see the Economic Indicators section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Marine Industry News.
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