Designed to extend asset lifetime
Protecting the future
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Learn from nature
STOPAQ is at heart a Polyisobutene (PIB) based coating, mimicking the natural behaviour of tree sap, with self-healing properties. The coating forms an impervious layer to oxygen, water and MIC, protecting corroding materials such as steel. This leads to permanent adhesion to the surface, extended lifetime of the coating and asset protection.
Savings go beyond reduced maintenance: use of our technology reduces your carbon footprint throughout the lifetime of the asset. So sit back, relax and trust the reliable performance of our preventative coating.
Certified and patented technology
Proven solution
We continuously test our products limits while taking on new challenges to deliver products of the future.
From manufacturing to application and operational performance, the technology exceeds the most stringent requirements of Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability.
The values we share
What we believe in
Proven track record
- 10 million square meters of maintenance free assets
- 10 million exposure hours free of chemical and VOC
- 90% saved on surface preparation costs
- Up to 95% reduced waste production
- Zero carbon footprint on application
Company History
1983
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1983
1983
Frans Nooren developed an underwater injection technique plugging the leaks in the wall.
1988
1988
The success of the sealing product resulted in a new company with its own R&D department and manufacturing facilities: STOPAQ.
1997
1997
First production line for STOPAQ Wrapping Band. Production could now take place entirely in-house using own resources and knowledge.
2001
2001
Shell Global Solutions approved the STOPAQ Wrappingband and described it as being 'better than existing corrosion preventative systems'.
2012
2012
Berry Plastics purchased STOPAQ.
2013
Renamed as Seal For Life Industries, home to 5 brands: Anodeflex, Covalence, Polyken, Powercrete and STOPAQ.
2015
Introduction of EasyQote: a product developed and branded especially for the renewable energy sector.
Go to EasyQote website2019
Arsenal Capital Investment acquires STOPAQ / Seal For Life Industries from Berry.
2022
Introduction of Wrappingband WSH.
Go to STOPAQ WSH2022
To date over 10M m2 of infrastructure are protected by STOPAQ products.
2023
Patent awarded for new product Wrappingband WSH with a temperature rating of 70 °c.
2024
2024
Henkel acquires Seal For Life Industries to be a part of the Henkel Adhesive Technologies Group
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SFL
Management Message
At Our Core
"At SFL, the keyword is innovation, it is the hallmark of our company. You will find it present in every part of our business and relevant to all life stages of our products. Our technical capabilities are marvelous, regardless of region or product line. It is at the heart of our business."