Facilities with outdoor exposures have long sought a more durable coating that is easier to apply. Maximum resistance to abrasion, weathering, and fading has seemed like the unobtainable Holy Grail. But as one major league ballpark manager discovered almost by accident, a new product from Sustainable Coatings DuraUV™ holds promise for a new standard in durability while also reducing maintenance and upkeep.

Tecvac, a surface engineering specialist based in Cambridge, is advocating the application of diamond-like carbon coating, Diamolith, to improve the endurance and performance of critical components.