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Surface World Live returns to the NEC with new dates confirmed
The organisers of Surface World Live have recently announced revised dates for the show. The decision has been made to ensure all exhibitors and visitors can maximise on their attendance. The new dates for the show are 12th and 13th May 2021.
Galvanizing Firm’s Virus Safety Measures Given Seal of Approval
A leading firm of UK galvanizers has been officially recognised as meeting the requirements to earn ‘COVID-secure’ status when operating during the pandemic.
Master and Micromatic offer special discounts to celebrate 4-year partnership
To celebrate four years of partnership, Master Abrasives and Micromatic Grinding Technologies have teamed up to offer special discounts on grinding machines.
Creating a network of coatings industry ambassadors to engage with schools and universities
The British Coatings Federation has partnered with the Surface Coatings Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry (rsc.li/surfacecoatings) and PRA (https://www.pra-world.com/) to create a national network of ambassadors for the coatings industry, delivered by Cogent Skills.
QUALICOAT Specification Update
Companies that form the membership of QUALICOAT recognise that the association is constantly updating its powder coating standard for architectural aluminium installations. Irrespective of country borders, the standard is recognised across the globe for specification of high quality powder coat applications for architectural use. Updates to the current standard, now in its 16th edition, are issued to licence holders who immediately implement the changes to the processes. The constantly reviewed QUALICOAT Standard differs to typical country specific standards, such as British Standards and European Standards, that usually only get reviewed once every few years.
Corrocoat achieves Norsok Approval for Plasmet ZF
Leeds based specialist paint and coatings manufacturer, Corrocoat, has passed the NORSOK Standard 501 test protocol for its Plasmet ZF Coating system.
Pangborn Holdings LLC Names Mark Campbell as new President
Pangborn, a global leader in surface preparation solutions, announced Mark Campbell as their new President, effective immediately. As President, Campbell will have responsibility for the company’s operating units in the Americas. He will report directly to Doug Basler, Chairman of United Generations, LLC, the family-owned holding company of Pangborn Holdings LLC.
New Technical Sales Representative at Master Abrasives
Sean Rowell has joined Master Abrasives team as a Technical Sales Representative for the South East and East coast.
Keeping customers working safely with advanced technical support from Ametek Surface Vision
AMETEK Surface Vision, a world leader in automated online surface inspection solutions, has extended its global service and technical support for industrial customers to ensure operations continue safely and effectively.
Pre-Treatment Solutions – proud suppliers to Warren Services
Warren Services was founded in 1990 and is based in Thetford Norfolk It is a family run business with circa 100 employees offering high quality manufacture of mechanical / electrical assemblies to agreed schedules offering turnkey solutions in engineering and design.
Metavate’s innovative Plaforization pretreatment technology
Metavate are the UK and Ireland’s sole distributor of the revolutionary pretreatment technology ‘Plaforization’™.
Bad news for your business! Coronavirus, Brexit, redundancies, social distancing, reduced cash flow! If that’s not enough! Now needing to replace nPB solvent for vapour degreasing is another problem to worry about as it is no longer available
Don’t panic it’s not too late to change and comply as we have “drop in” replacements which are guaranteed to give the same results within your budget and no increase in usage.
Encore HD with Nordson Dynamic Contouring Movers Efficiency increase and cost reduction in powder coating
Achieve superior coverage by bringing the soft spray of our Encore HD spray system closer to the most difficult to reach product areas.
Straaltechniek UK Ltd working hard to support customers during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Straaltechniek UK Ltd, like many other companies have had to adjust the way the business functions to enable a safe working environment for their staff during the very difficult situation the UK and the rest of the world are experiencing during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The versatility of each department and the members of staff within these departments coming together at such a troublesome time has proven to be an invaluable asset to the company and allowed Straaltechniek UK to still produce and supply parts as well as many other services over the past few months with the intention of continuing to provide these services for the foreseeable future.
HMG Paints’ hand sanitiser, helping businesses get back to work
The UK’s largest independent coatings manufacturer, HMG Paints Ltd has expanded its production capabilities on its 70+ alcohol containing hand sanitiser. The expansion comes just in time to support businesses across the UK re-opening and implementing measures in line with government guidelines.
Shipping Containers Transformed with HMG Paints
HMG Paints, the UK’s largest independent coatings manufacturer, is providing hard-wearing and weather-resistant paints into the growing Shipping Containers Conversion and Modular Buildings sectors across the UK and Ireland.
Developments in the fight against Coronavirus
Richard Geiss GmbH rapidly expands production to support anti pandemic measures and supplies 40,000 litres of hand disinfectant for the Offingen region of southern Germany.
A note from Surface Worlds energy partner – LSI Energy
We hope that you and your families are well and that your operations are holding up during these trying times.LSI Energy have spent a large amount of time ensuring that our teams can work remotely and continue to deliver quality services to our clients. Please be assured that our staff will be available to assist business with their energy needs as normal.We are acutely aware of the impact the current COVID‐19 situation can pose and so wanted to offer some advice to businesses to hopefully take energy contracts off the list of concerns.
COVID-19 Top Tips: Common vapour degreasing alarms, what do they mean?
Here at Fraser Technologies we are often contacted by customers with equipment alarm queries and requesting service engineers. This isn’t always necessary and often only require some simple in-house maintenance to resolve…
British Safety Council continues to evolve to support organisations during the Coronavirus pandemic
“The coronavirus pandemic is not an excuse to let health safety and environmental standards slip” says the British Safety Council.
Business Continuity Update & FAQ’s
With COVID-19 dominating the headlines daily, we would like to reassure you that Fraser Technologies are closely monitoring this fast-moving event and following all available advice from the World Health Organisation and the UK and Scottish government.
Anti-viral surfaces could tackle COVID-19 crisis
Some of the world’s leading coatings specialists gathered virtually at the Royal Society of Chemistry to discuss how special surface technologies could be used to tackle the global COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Top Tips: How to temporarily shut down your cleaning process properly?
If you are looking to shut down your cleaning process temporarily it is essential that you consider a few key factors as it is not recommended that you just power down the system. Below are a few hints for both Solvent and Water based systems from precision cleaning experts Fraser Technologies.
Elcometer Technical Manager appointed as NACE Standards Board Vice Chair
Following the recent formation of their new Standards Board, NACE International, a worldwide corrosion prevention organisation, has appointed David Barnes, Elcometer’s Technical Manager, as their Vice Chair.
Deburring, polishing and superfinishing - Open for business
During the COVID period, PDJ Virbo continue to support the UK manufacturing industry with their deburring / polishing goods and services.
SIFCO ASC Operating to Support Key Industries Tackle COVID-19
SIFCO ASC, the world’s leading selective electroplating specialist, are staying operational to support key industries with their vital maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects.