Demand for decarbonization solutions in marine sector driving demand for GIT’s eco-friendly, biocide-free hull and propeller coatings
Demand for decarbonization solutions in marine sector driving demand for GIT’s eco-friendly, biocide-free hull and propeller coatings
March 10, 2023 (Dartmouth, Canada and Athens, Greece)
Graphite Innovations & Technology (GIT), a leading sustainable coatings company, is excited to announces a sales partnership with Greece-Based Marine and Industrial Systems Ltd. (MIS). Through this partnership, MIS will be selling GIT’s graphene-based XGIT hull and propeller coatings to the marine shipping sector.
The partnership will enable GIT to further expand its presence in Greece, as well as the Mediterranean region, and provide customers with eco-friendly, biocide-free, graphene-based hull coatings that reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions, dry dock time, as well as underwater noise. GIT also produces a durable coating that protects propellers and improves vessel performance.
“Partnering with MIS is an exciting opportunity for GIT to expand our reach and elevates our ability to provide our sustainable coatings to a wider range of customers,” said Mo AlGermozi, CEO of GIT. “We believe that this partnership will allow us to grow our business and continue to make a positive impact on the environment.”
MIS is a leading representative in the marine industry, with a deep understanding of the needs of customers in the region. “We are delighted to partner with GIT to offer their sustainable coating solutions to our customers,” said Yiannis Makris, Managing Director of MIS. “There is a growing demand in Greece, and across the Mediterranean for sustainable coatings that are biocide and cooper free. We believe that GIT has the products customers are looking for to deliver optimal vessel performance while achieving sustainability goals.“
The partnership will offer customers in Greece, and the Mediterranean region, access to a range of sustainable coating products that speeds up decarbonization and increases fuel efficiency, resulting in cost savings for ship owners and operators. The coatings are free of harmful biocides and do not include copper, making them environmentally friendly and safe for marine life.
About Marine and Industrial Systems Ltd (MIS)
MIS supplies equipment, technical support and services to the shipping industry and the industrial sector in Greece, Cyprus, and Romania. MIS represents first-class makers covering a wide range of equipment and services. Our principals have highly reliable products with a strong track records, competitive prices, and global service networks.
About Graphite Innovations & Technology (GIT):
GIT is a sustainable coatings company propelling environmental transformation in the maritime transportation sector. GIT offers a full range of easy to apply sustainable coatings that solve industry challenges in meeting new regulatory measures. With the focus of our XGIT line of products being to deliver fuel efficiency, drive decarbonization and reduce underwater noise, ship operators will reach optimal vessel performance while achieving sustainability goals.