Projects & Case Studies

📋 Project Scope

1,200 telecom towers nationwide (10 regions)

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-920 Quick-Drying Primer + XGE-921 Acrylic Topcoat

Volume: 80,000 liters over 3 years

Performance: 240-1000h salt spray (ASTM B117) · 60μm DFT · 5-year warranty

⚠️ Challenge

Hot climate with high UV exposure; rapid monsoon season; 8-week delivery deadline per region.

✅ Solution

XGE-920 surface-dry 30 min enables same-day recoating; XGE-921 acrylic topcoat 1000h Q-UV passes for equatorial sun; pre-shipped 200L drums cut logistics cost 30%.

💬 Client Testimonial

"MTN procurement: "SGTECH delivered on time and the 3-year field inspection showed <5% rust creepage.""

📋 Project Scope

230kV transmission line, 380 lattice towers

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-GV-1 Galvanized Repair + XGE-920 + XGE-921

Volume: 35,000 liters

Performance: Hot-dip galvanized repair · 240h salt spray · 30-year design life

⚠️ Challenge

Restoration of damaged hot-dip galvanizing on transmission towers in remote jungle areas; no power supply for heating.

✅ Solution

XGE-GV-1 cold-application repair coating that chemically bonds to existing zinc; air-dry in 2h at ambient temperature; no field heating required.

💬 Client Testimonial

"MEPE engineer: "We saved 6 months vs replacing all 380 towers. SGTECH repair system extended service life 15+ years.""

📋 Project Scope

Tema Port container yard, 18,000 tons of structural steel

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-HY-D Zinc-Rich + XGE-HY Epoxy + XGE-930 Fluorocarbon

Volume: 60,000 liters

Performance: C5-M marine atmosphere · 5000h salt spray · 20-year design life

⚠️ Challenge

Salt-laden marine atmosphere with high humidity; ISO 12944 C5-M corrosivity category; 20-year warranty required by port authority.

✅ Solution

Three-layer system: 80μm zinc-rich primer for cathodic protection, 120μm epoxy midcoat for barrier, 60μm fluorocarbon for UV/chemical resistance. SGS-audited 5000h salt spray passes ISO 12944-6 C5-M.

💬 Client Testimonial

"GPHA: "3-year inspection shows zero coating degradation. SGTECH quality matches Jotun, Hempel at lower cost.""

📋 Project Scope

Tank container production line, 800 units/year

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-CT-1 Solvent-Free Epoxy + XGE-CT-2 PU Topcoat

Volume: 40,000 liters/year (ongoing)

Performance: IMDG/IATA hazardous cargo transport · 1000h salt spray · IMO Type 1 tank compliant

⚠️ Challenge

UN-certified dangerous goods transport (chemicals, fuel); strict VOC limits at OEM paint shop; high-temperature chemical cargo (180°C peaks).

✅ Solution

XGE-CT-1 solvent-free 100% solids epoxy eliminates VOC emissions; XGE-CT-2 aliphatic PU topcoat resists chemical splash. OEM production cycle 2 days faster than solvent-based.

💬 Client Testimonial

"OEM quality director: "SGTECH solvent-free system let us meet Angola EPA VOC limit without expensive RTO installation.""

📋 Project Scope

Cebu City fabrication facility, outdoor storage + finishing area

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-920 Primer + XGE-921 Acrylic Topcoat

Volume: 25,000 liters

Performance: C4 industrial atmosphere · 500h salt spray · 10-year design life

⚠️ Challenge

Coastal fabrication with direct salt exposure; finished structures exported to AS/NZS 2312 standard requiring 500h salt spray minimum.

✅ Solution

Two-coat water-based system applied in-factory and at outdoor storage; surface-tolerant primer works on light rust (St 2.5); 100% passes incoming inspection at Australian port.

💬 Client Testimonial

"Cebu fabricator: "Zero re-work claims in 2 years. SGS-tested for 500h salt spray, all pass.""

📋 Project Scope

12 peacekeeping bases, total 38,000 m² of structures

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-621 All-in-One DTM (Direct-to-Metal)

Volume: 18,000 liters

Performance: Single-coat application · 240h salt spray · 5-year warranty · low-temperature cure (5°C)

⚠️ Challenge

Remote areas with poor surface prep (no abrasive blast available); tight deployment timelines; temperature drops to 5°C at night; no on-site QC labs.

✅ Solution

XGE-621 DTM applied by brush/roller on hand-prepared surfaces (St 2); 5°C low-temp cure; factory-batched colors eliminate mixing errors. UN logistics 2x faster than competitor systems.

💬 Client Testimonial

"UN procurement: "Deployed to 12 sites in 8 months. Zero failures during 18-month field service.""

📋 Project Scope

4 oil tank farms, 28 storage tanks (5,000-50,000 m³)

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-HY-D Zinc-Rich + XGE-HY Epoxy

Volume: 50,000 liters

Performance: C5-I industrial · 3000h salt spray · 15-year design life · NACE TM0108 crude oil immersion

⚠️ Challenge

External tank shell in coastal desert; internal tank bottom in crude oil service; sandstorm abrasion; contractors with mixed-skill labor.

✅ Solution

External: zinc-rich + epoxy system for atmospheric protection (3000h salt spray). Internal tank bottom: same system with extra DFT for crude oil immersion. Training supplied in Arabic + English.

💬 Client Testimonial

"NOC subcontractor: "SGTECH on-site training in Arabic was a key differentiator. Zero tank bottom corrosion after 18 months.""

📋 Project Scope

800 existing towers, spot repair + full overcoat

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-622 Spot Primer + XGE-621 DTM System

Volume: 30,000 liters

Performance: Compatible with existing coatings · 500h salt spray · 8-year design life

⚠️ Challenge

Existing towers with mixed coating history (some galvanized, some painted, some rusted); minimize downtime (towers in service); no sandblasting allowed on-site.

✅ Solution

XGE-622 spot primer on hand-prepared rust areas (St 3); full overcoat with XGE-621 DTM; tower back in service within 24h. 100% RURA inspection pass.

💬 Client Testimonial

"MTN Rwanda: "SGTECH refurbishment extended tower life 8 years at 40% cost of new build.""

📋 Project Scope

2.3 km bridge over White Nile, Khartoum

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-HY Epoxy + XGE-930 Fluorocarbon

Volume: 90,000 liters

Performance: C5-M tropical marine · 5000h salt spray · 30-year design life

⚠️ Challenge

Hottest region on earth (50°C+); 100% humidity; river salt mist; 30-year design life required by ministry.

✅ Solution

Premium fluorocarbon system: 100μm epoxy + 80μm XGE-930 fluorocarbon. 5000h Q-UV + 5000h salt spray dual-tested by SGS. Reflective light-gray topcoat reduces surface temp 8°C.

💬 Client Testimonial

"Ministry engineer: "SGTECH system matches international AASHTO/NSBA specifications. On track for 30-year service.""

📋 Project Scope

Dakar container terminal extension, 12,000 tons steel

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-CT-1 + XGE-CT-2 (Angola-spec, replicate)

Volume: 45,000 liters

Performance: C5-M coastal · 1000h salt spray · 20-year design life

⚠️ Challenge

Repeat of Angola project; new contractor wants same system proven in West Africa; tight 6-month delivery schedule.

✅ Solution

Re-use proven Angola specification, no reformulation needed. Direct ex-factory shipment from Anhui to Dakar (40 days) hits deadline.

💬 Client Testimonial

"DP World: "SGTECH repeat order confirms product reliability across West Africa coastal conditions.""

📋 Project Scope

Outdoor telecom cabinets in 12 European + African countries

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-BK-1 Baking Paint (120°C cure)

Volume: 200+ tons cumulative over 7 years

Performance: RAL 7035 light gray · 1000h salt spray · 10-year outdoor warranty

⚠️ Challenge

Strict Orange technical spec (RTR-001); 12-country climate variety from Scandinavia to Sahel; 7-year consistency requirement.

✅ Solution

XGE-BK-1 custom-formulated to Orange RTR-001 spec; factory-batched color consistency ±0.5 ΔE; annual third-party audit at SGS Shanghai. Repeat order rate 100% over 7 years.

💬 Client Testimonial

"Orange procurement manager: "Zero supplier change requests in 7 years. SGTECH is our sole source for baking paint.""

📋 Project Scope

Outdoor telecom cabinets shipped to 50+ countries

🛡️ Coating System

Products: XGE-920 Primer + XGE-921 Acrylic Topcoat

Volume: 250+ tons cumulative over 7 years

Performance: Huawei QA-SPC-002 compliant · 1000h salt spray · 10-year outdoor warranty

⚠️ Challenge

Huawei/ZTE global supplier qualification is rigorous; requires 18-month audit + trial orders; multiple climate zones (tropical / desert / temperate / arctic).

✅ Solution

Water-based system qualifies under both Huawei QA-SPC-002 and ZTE ZTH-001 specs; ISO 9001/14001/45001 triple certification; SGS-audited annually. Maintained qualified-vendor status 7+ years.

💬 Client Testimonial

"Huawei global procurement: "SGTECH is one of 5 qualified water-based cabinet coating suppliers globally. Zero quality incidents in 7 years.""