How does a Nova Scotia-based startup go from university lab to serving over 600 vessels worldwide?
In Episode 10 of the EMC Factory Focus Podcast, host Jason Bates sits down with Mark Kotzer, P.Eng, MBA, COO of GIT Coatings — a graphene-based, biocide-free marine coating company that's helping ship owners reduce fuel consumption, lower CO₂ emissions, and protect our oceans from harmful pollutants.
From innovation and sustainability to leadership, workforce development, and exporting Canadian manufacturing to global markets — this conversation offers something for every manufacturer looking to grow beyond borders.
Plus, EMC's Nova Scotia Manufacturing Consortium Manager Deanna McDonald shares updates on Atlantic Canada's manufacturing sector.
Tune in: https://t.co/hj5CV7omYM
Hear @MoAlgermozi , CEO of GIT Coatings, share his perspective on what 2026 may look like for shipping in @safety4sea ’s Industry Voices series.
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We’re pleased to welcome Jesus Gutierrez to GIT Coatings as our new Human Resources Manager! 👋
With 20+ years of HR leadership experience, an engineering background, and CPHR certification, Jesus brings a strong blend of people strategy, operational excellence!
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Starting 2026 off in style! 👌🚢
A fresh application of our graphene-based propeller coating on this large cargo vessel, helping ship owners deliver improved performance while advancing their environmental goals.
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One week ago, our Canadian team gathered in Halifax, for a fantastic Holiday Party full of connection, gratitude and inspiration!
We were honoured to host Jim Spatz, local entrepreneur whose leadership and community impact provided uplifting insight. #GITCoatings#Team
[Blue Forward Fund portfolio] 🌊@gitcoatings is advancing biocide-free hull coatings to reduce maritime emissions and protect our oceans👉 https://t.co/r5sRx3nzNr #BlueEconomy@RivieraMaritime
This Global Entrepreneurship Week, we’re proud to celebrate that spirit with an award from the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP).
Here’s to big ideas, bold execution, and the entrepreneurs building a more sustainable maritime future.
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📣 Recently, Philippos Sfiris, joined @RivieraMaritime for their “Biofouling Management and Biocide-Free Coatings” webinar. If you missed the session, we’ve summarized the key questions and insights discussed here: https://t.co/K5HVn4USRP #HullPerformance#MarineCoatings
We are feeling grateful this Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend! 🧡
From our teams to partners and customers around the world, thank you for helping us reach 500+ vessels coated and pushing marine sustainability forward 🌊⚓
There’s something exciting to be announced this Tuesday!
Happy World Maritime Day! 🌊🕊🚢
Today and every day, we are proud to contribute to a better today and tomorrow for the health of our oceans.
Making ships more efficient, oceans cleaner, and trade greener!
#WorldMaritimeDay#HealthyOceans#CleanTech#Sustainable
🗽This July 4th, we’re proud to celebrate our collaboration with Greensea IQ, a pioneer in proactive in-water hull cleaning technology based in the USA.
📖 Dive deeper into the story:
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