Press Release
Vannes, October 30, 2024 SOCOMORE & 3CHEM sign a license agreement for coatings During MRO Show in Barcelona, SOCOMORE signed a license agreement for the exclusive manufacturing and distribution of the 3CHEM Corporation range in EMEA, Asia Pacific and India. This licensing agreement completes SOCOMORE existing range of aerospace coatings, with technologies that will offer new solutions to its current customers and will open new opportunities in different applications. 3CHEM Corporation has more than 60 years of experience in laboratory-controlled formulations, testing, and the manufacturing and processing of advanced materials protection coatings, in the US. 3CHEM manufactures its main products in a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq. ft. facility in Oklahoma while its custom color matching laboratory, manufacturing and distribution facility are located in Florida. In its coating range, 3CHEM proposes some coatings which have been qualified to AMS 3095 and approved for use on Airbus and Boeing aircraft fuselage exteriors, plus a basecoat/clearcoat paint system qualified to Embraer MEP 10-125 Type 1. 3CHEM will benefit from SOCOMORE's connections with aerospace manufacturers and Maintenance service providers to expand sales in EMEA, Asia Pacific & India. Both companies’ teams will work together to propose solutions meeting their customer unique specifications, such as: composite surface protection coatings, zero VOC coatings, and extended life coating systems. This agreement starts today. The implementation of a business & supply chain organization plan will be worked on during the coming months with the teams. Rick Gonzalez, 3CHEM president “This agreement was months in the making. Socomore is the perfect partner for us. Together, I’m sure we will become a recognizable brand with OEMs and MROs throughout Europe and other regions of the world.” José COELHO, SOCOMORE CEO “I’m very happy to have concluded such agreement with 3CHEM. This will allow SOCOMORE to reinforce its footprint in the aerospace coating's market & address new applications at customers.”
PRESS RELEASE January 25, 2024 3Chem’s FlyGloss (basecoat/clearcoat paint system) receives Embraer approval under MEP 10-125. After months of testing at the Embraer manufacturing facility in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil; 3Chem’s basecoat / clearcoat paint system has been added to the quality products list for specification MEP 10-125. FlyGloss is a new age type exterior decorative coating which offers longer warranties on gloss and color retention. In addition, this system’s extraordinary coverage and hiding power allows for less material to be used on the aircraft. Translating into less weight and better fuel efficiency. FlyGloss is available in endless color options including solids, micas and pearlescents. The FlyGloss paint system was already qualified to AMS 3095 (for aftermarket use on Airbus and Boeing exteriors), the Embraer qualification will now allow 3Chem to expand into the regional aircraft market. 3Chem currently has distribution centers in the United States, Brazil, Colombia, India, Mexico, and will be expanding into Europe soon. Competitive pricing and the best lead times in the industry make 3Chem the best choice for airlines and MROs worldwide. Contact your local sales representative or visit www.3chem.com for more information.
3Chem’s FlyGloss bc/cc exterior paint system has received QPL approval for AMS 3095 specification. FlyGloss offers many benefits including, aircraft weight reduction, fast tape time on basecoat, and extended warranty on gloss and color retention. It is available in limitless color options including solids, micas, and pearlescent special effect colors. This system can be supplied in various kit sizes ranging from a 2 gallon kit to small touch-up kits. Contact the 3CHEM team at [email protected] for more information.