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Galvanizing Industry Open Door Event
The Galvanizing industry in the UK and Ireland will host an open-door event this Octoberto help further understanding of the batch hot dip galvanizing process. Aimed at architects,engineers, contractors and fabricators, the industry will aim to show how moderngalvanizing plants deliver corrosion protection that is easy to incorporate into a projectschedule, looks great and can last for generations.
The Institute of Materials Finishing (IMF) has gone upmarket and moved into the world of Webinars
The IMF would like to present the forthcoming webinars which may be of interest to all.
Grinding machines available from stock in Master Abrasives special offer
Master Abrasives is offering a limited number of grinding machines from its Midlands-based showroom at a special rate.
Lhoist UK & Tennants Distribution: 10 years of success
Now in its tenth year, Lhoist UK reflects positively on the distributor agreement it has with its original partner in the development of Neutralac® SLS45 in the UK, Tennants Distribution.
Specialist automotive aftermarket supplier gains from Hadleigh Enterprises tape products and experience
Hadleigh Enterprises Ltd.’s ability to supply adhesive tape products that match the precise needs of specific markets is clearly demonstrated in a niche sector of the automotive aftermarket industry. Colchester-based Walnut Dash Company is benefitting from Hadleigh’s expertise and choice of products as a key part of the company’s application process, as owner Robert Batten explains –
HMG expand distributor network with Kent Refinishing Supplies
The UK’s largest independent industrial paints manufacturer, HMG Paints Ltd, has further expanded their distribution network across the country, establishing a new partner in South East England, Kent Refinishing Supplies Ltd (KRS). The independent automotive refinishing distributor will be suppliers of HMG’s market leading Automotive, Industrial and Agricultural coatings.
Guyson installs multiple blast cabinets into additive manufacturer
Guyson International has recently installed four Guyson Euroblast 8, pressure feed, blast finishing systems complete with side loading turntables, into the brand new additive manufacturing (AM) factory of Materials Solutions (A Siemens Business) to remove semi-sintered particles from their components and provide an even cosmetic finish. These larger blast finishing systems augment an existing batch of smaller model 2 and model 4 Guyson Euroblast blast cabinets and continue the customer’s long term association with Guyson as the foremost industrial finishing equipment manufacturer.
New team sets out to enhance service priority
A leading galvanizing business has created a new team of staff focused on customer care.
The importance of chemical compatibility
Automated Water & Effluent Ltd develops tool to assist with specifying chemically compatible equipment.
Cleaning powder coated facades
Powder coated finishes on aluminium profiles are extremely durable which is the reason why powder coating to the QUALICOAT standard is rapidly on the increase. Finish life expectancy can be maintained and even prolonged with regular routine and simple maintenance.
To increase productivity a spraybooth with an adjoining baking oven was required
Trimline are global experts in the interior refurbishment of marine vehicles with prestigious clients such as Cunard, Royal Navy, BAE Systems and Princess Cruises. The quality of the finish they provide is paramount to their ongoing success, and as the refinishing area is part of the factory tour for new and prospective clients, the aesthetics of their factory are key. Having out grown their current spraybooth Trimline turned to Junair to install a new refinishing area in their workshop.
Onwards and Upwards for Vertik-AL and Gema UK
For this month’s Paint & Powder Edition we feature one of the UK’s leading powder coating businesses, Vertik-AL, a pioneer and innovator in the powder coating services space.
Nordson Industrial Coating Systems strengthens team: Lee Hull, Rob Flynn, and Paul Drysdale join ICS UK and Ireland
Product innovation and application excellence in the Powder Coating Industry have resulted in Nordson Industrial Coating Systems division’s growth and key customer acquisition in many regions of Europe. More than 10 years ago, Nordson pioneered dense-phase (HDLV – High Density Low Velocity) powder pump and application technology.
AirBench celebrates 25 years
AirBench Ltd are proud to celebrate 25 years in business. Since beginning operations as WorkPoint Environments Ltd, we have supplied in excess of 10,000 dust and fume extraction units to customers across the UK, EU, and Worldwide. The AirBench Ltd name change came into effect in February 2011 and since then the AirBench brand has been the Go-To name for downdraught dust and fume extraction.
Award-winning engine remanufacturer relies on MecWash Maxi for complete aqueous cleaning solution
MecWash Systems of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, was contacted by one of its longstanding customers, one of Europe’s largest independent engine remanufacturers and assemblers, who supplies some of the world’s leading automotive OEMs. Producing more than 20,000 engines a year, the UK-based company supplies OEMs including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Volvo, Aston Martin and JCB – each with their own high standards and expectations.