Selektope approval gives I-Tech a boost

Order levels have already more than doubled compared to the previous 12 months, thanks to several global paint manufacturers adopting the new technology.

Philip Chaabane, CEO of I-Tech, said: “We are very pleased to witness the market response to Selektope following the recent achievements in securing our market position though major regulatory approval.”

“A key factor seen so far is the product’s ability to extend static performance of the coating, which is one of the major areas where improvements are needed. I am confident that other features will also be highlighted, contributing to an overall improvement in the antifouling market,” he added.

Selektope features a pharmacological mode of action to combat barnacle settlement. By temporarily altering brain chemistry, Selektope activates the barnacle larvae’s swimming behaviour and the organisms are deterred from the hull.