Hexigone Inhibitors

About

Hexigone Inhibitors is a sustainable corrosion inhibitor manufacturer based in South Wales, UK. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Patrick Dodds, the company emerged from research at the Swansea University Corrosion Research Group. It focuses on providing safer and more effective alternatives to traditional chromate and heavy metal corrosion inhibitors used in coatings. The company's flagship product, Intelli-ion®, is a patented smart ion-exchange corrosion inhibitor. It offers ultra-low loading levels, on-demand activation, and can be synergistically blended with zinc phosphate for enhanced performance. Intelli-ion® is suitable for various applications, including the marine industry, automotive sector, and infrastructure protection. Hexigone operates globally in 139 countries, targeting both large and niche coating manufacturers to establish Intelli-ion® as the industry standard for corrosion protection. Hexigone has received multiple awards for its innovative technology, including the 'Emerging Technology' Award from the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Corrosion Innovation Award from Materials Performance. The company is committed to sustainability and regulatory compliance while emphasizing cost savings through reduced raw material usage.