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The organisation of Surface World Live 2018 is now under way!
Surface World Live 2017 was the best show held for many years, with footfall up by a whopping 48%. The next show in 2018 is predicted to be even busier. By September next year we will be 18 months into Brexit negotiations and the final outcome will be much clearer.
Thermaset reports new business gains on the back of Surface World Live
This year’s Surface World Live proved to be a powerful marketing tool for Staffordshire-based powder coatings specialists Thermaset Ltd, which has reported the show helping to generate a significant number of quality leads, with several orders coming through already.
Why accuracy is critical with Intumescent Coatings
The Fischer brand and range of instrumentation continues to evolve and develop to include new applications for existing instruments such as coating thickness on intumescent fire protection coatings. The UK office tells the story:
Masking product tape selection merits close attention
Component manufacturers across the surface treatment and finishing industries have common aims and methods that will be widely recognised. Accuracy and consistency of production, in order to meet design and functional aims are good examples of where every aspect of manufacturing must meet clearly defined objectives – not least the masking process.
AkzoNobel invests €12.6 million in new innovation hub in the UK
More than 100 of the coatings industry’s leading scientists are being brought together by AkzoNobel in a new €12.6 million research and innovation hub which could revolutionize the company’s portfolio.
Axalta Coating Systems increases prices for powder coatings in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
A substantial rise in raw material costs forces up pricing.
Latest edition of Mitutoyo’s Metrology Handbook is out now
A new and much enlarged edition of Mitutoyo UK’s Metrology Handbook is now on sale. Even though extensive revisions and additions have increased the page count by 50% the original cover price has been held, surely making this the best value book of its kind on the market and one of the most informative and accessible references available on dimensional metrology for all levels of reader.
PPG UK gains Vauxhall preferred paint partner approval
Vauxhall and PPG UK have signed a new long term agreement which sees PPG become an official approved paint supplier for paint repairs. The agreement confirms that both of the PPG and NEXA AUTOCOLOR® brands are now fully approved on the Vauxhall programme.
Coatings sector warns of Brexit risks in major industry survey
A major survey conducted by the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has revealed some significant concerns of the coatings sector regarding the economic and regulatory landscape post-Brexit. Coatings are an important “enabling” economic sector to other key industries such as automotive and construction, allowing manufacturing to thrive in the UK, so being able to continue to have a competitive UK manufacturing base for paints, coatings and inks is critical to UK industry.
byko-spectra lite – economy light booth with premium performance
BYK-Gardner, worldwide partner of the paint and plastic industries for quality control of colour, appearance and physical properties, is introducing the new light booth byko-spectra lite. In addition to the well-proven BYK-Gardner light booth range, the lite version with five light sources and compact design builds the standard for critical visual evaluation in laboratory and production.
Carlisle Fluid Technologies launches the new MS topcoater Elite
Carlisle Fluid Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of the MS topcoater Elite, mobile powder coating system. The MS topcoater Eliteis the latest edition to the new MS Topcoater range of mobile powder coating systems. The MS topcoater series represents the forefront of powder application technology in a compact mobile unit.