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Neogard Annual Applicator Training

Sep 10, 2025

Registration Live for Annual Applicator Training

Join Neogard at IRE 2022!

Jan 24, 2022

Join us at the International Roofing Expo 2022! Neogard will showcase their state-of-the-art coating systems for roofs.

Shirley Stern joins Neogard

Nov 22, 2021

We are excited to welcome Shirley Stern to the Hempel family as the Neogard Segment Marketing Manager for North America.

Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Final Approval of 7490-CA Aliphatic Urethane Roofing Topcoat

Oct 04, 2021

Neogard has completed third-party Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) testing of our 7490-CA aliphatic urethane roofing topcoat.

Neogard obtained Factory Mutual (FM) Certification for 5 additional roofing systems

Jul 19, 2021

Neogard has acquired the Factory Mutual (FM) Certification for the 5 additional roofing systems. These systems are FM Approved as maintenance coatings per FM Standard 4470.

Federico Vega joins Neogard

Jun 09, 2021

Hempel is pleased to announce Federico Vega has joined as Divisional Sales Manager for Neogard. In this role, Federico will be responsible for leading the Neogard Sales team as well as providing support to our existing Neogard customers in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.

Neogard Product Testing: Why and How We Do It

Feb 18, 2021

How do you—and we—know that our products perform as advertised? We put them through rigorous testing according to industry-recognized standards to ensure that they do.

Neogard Flooring Products Undergo Steris PACE Testing

Nov 19, 2020

Five Neogard flooring coatings are tested by Steris Life Sciences to determine compatibility with Steris’ sanitizing agents used in medical manufacturing and laboratory facilities.

Typical Surface Preparation Problems for Roofing Substrates

Aug 26, 2020

This is the second installment in a three-part series on surface preparation for Neogard fluid-applied coatings. In this installment of our blog series on surface preparation, we’ll take a look at roof surfaces and where contractors go wrong when preparing them for coating.

Four Common Pitfalls in the Surface Preparation of Concrete Decks

Aug 04, 2020

This is the first installment in a three-part series on surface preparation for Neogard fluid-applied coatings. Today we look at concrete decks and common mistakes applicators make when preparing the surface.

Hail, and how to mitigate it

Jul 10, 2020

Hail—it is inevitable. In the contiguous 48 states, every state experiences hailstorms. And they are all too common in Hail Alley, which stretches from the upper Great Plains to Texas, from Montana to Florida. And, the hailstones are typically accompanied by high winds, which cause their own set of problems.

The Neogard Brand Identity

Jun 30, 2020

On the 5th February 2020, we launched our new brand identity. The new logo and updated website emphasizes our mission to deliver innovative solutions and coating experiences all while providing exceptional service to our customers.

Neogard introduces 11 new PUMA/PMMA Dry Pigment Colors

Apr 09, 2020

Neogard is pleased to announce the addition of 11 new dry pigment colors for our PMMA/PUMA coatings. These are great for markings and line striping or for an entire deck

Letter from Group President & CEO Lars Petersson concerning COVID-19.

Mar 19, 2020

Letter to customers, partners and stakeholders from Group President & CEO Lars Petersson concerning COVID-19

Hempel North America COVID-19 Response

Mar 17, 2020

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to develop in North America, Neogard, a part of Hempel, recognizes the importance of continuing to serve you reliably and safely during this difficult time. Limiting the impact of the virus is a key priority for us, so we can continue to serve our customers and work with our suppliers and partners in the best possible way.

Neogard® Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity, Logo and Website

Feb 05, 2020

Neogard®, a part of Hempel, announced at the 2020 World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas, Nevada that it launched a refreshed corporate brand identity, redesigned logo and website.

ASTM E108 Fire Test passed for our PUMA/PMMA system

Nov 11, 2019

We are pleased to announce that our PUMA/PMMA RTS Vehicular System with Filler has passed the ASTM E108 Fire Test and has received the Class A Spread of Flame.

Peda-Gard FR system meets new requirements.

Aug 26, 2019

Neogard is pleased to announce the addition of the Peda-Gard FR (Fire Rated) system over a combustible plywood deck substrate

7870 High Solids Silicone – CRRC & Energy Star Credential

Jun 16, 2019

The Cool Roof Rating Council has finished reviewing the test results data for the Neogard Silicone 7870 (873JB) and has determined this roofing product complies with CRRC-1 Rating Program and Energy Star requirements.

Neogard systems passed the LEED v4 CDPH V1.2

May 23, 2019

We a very proud to announce the LEED v4 certification results for the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit for Low Emitting Materials on the listed series products.

Floor-Gard HD / Wall- Gard HD now available

Jan 28, 2019

We are pleased to offer Floor-Gard HD / Wall-Gard HD in three finishes (Gloss, Semi-gloss, Satin). This is Neogard’s first water-based floor coating we have developed and it is available as an optional topcoat for most of our flooring systems.

Neogard RTS PMMA/PUMA Systems

Nov 09, 2018

PMMA/PUMA systems for fast turnaround in challenging conditions.

Introducing NEOGARD High-Solids Silicone Roof Systems

Jul 03, 2018

High-solids silicone systems with fast return to service, no tear-off, and lower lifecycle costs.

NEOGARD Introduces New Food & Beverage Brochure

Apr 03, 2018

NEOGARD introduces a new NEOGARD Food & Beverage Brochure.

Updated Roofing Guide Specifications

Mar 13, 2018

Updated versions of our Elasta-Gard Roofing Guide Specifications are now online.

Flooring Product and Guide Specification Updates

Mar 13, 2018

New versions of our Chemical Resistant Urethane (CRU) and Polyaspartic are now available.

2017 Application Manuals Now Available

Nov 10, 2017

The 2017 NEOGARD Application Manuals are now available online. Changes to this year's manuals include:

Introducing Wall-Gard HD

Oct 02, 2017

NEOGARD high performance Wall-Gard HD wall coating system for interior applications addresses the market needs for healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, universities and high traffic commercial facilities looking for an architectural finish with industrial coating performance.

Theoretical and Actual Coverage Rates

Jul 20, 2017

Theoretical coverages are those calculated for glass-smooth surfaces with no allowances made for loss. Manufacturers publish theoretical coverages instead of actual coverages because they cannot anticipate job or surface conditions.

What's the Point With Dew Point?

Jul 06, 2017

Dew Point is the temperature at which moisture will condense on a surface. No coatings should be applied unless surface temperature is a minimum of 5°F (3°C) above this point. Temperature must be maintained during curing.