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New directors and new website for growing STL
Leading spraybooth manufacturers STL have announced the appointment of two new directors.
Cutting Edge yet Casual, the GAGAs reward Excellence
Hailed as relaxed, accessible awards that truly reconnect architecture with the construction industry, the annual Galvanizing Construction awards, aka the GAGAs, were held at the Royal Aeronautical Society in Hyde Park on Thursday the 29th of June.
The organisation of Surface World Live 2018 is now under way, with two new companies from Europe joining the show for the first time.
Surface World Live 2018 would like to welcome PantaTec GmbH from Germany, they will be on stand B9, and Eurosider Sas di Milli Ottavio & C from Italy, who will be on stand E1, to the show.
Axalta Coating Systems to acquire the Spencer Coatings Group
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced today that it has entered an agreement to acquire the Spencer Coatings Group, a leading manufacturer of high performance industrial coatings for heavy-duty equipment, general industrial, oil and gas, and glass coatings segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
HRH Prince Charles gives Mottie Kessler MBE at Buckingham Palace Ceremony for Services to Industry and Exporting in the North West of England
Mottie Kessler recently met HRH Prince Charles, at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, to receive his MBE for Services to Industry and Exporting in the North West of England.
Industry and MPs aligned on future of REACH
Last month, the Environmental Audit Committee published the results of its inquiry into the future of chemicals regulation after Brexit, to which the BCF submitted a response.
Straaltechniek UK Ltd granted ISO 9001 2015 Quality Standard Certification
Straaltechniek UK Ltd has become one of only a handful of organisations in the Sheffield City Region that has been granted ISO 9001 2015 Quality Standard Certification.
New Aqueous Detergents from Borer Chemie, Switzerland borer HT 1153 and borer HT 1510
Borer Chemie AG in Switzerland is a family owned company established more than fifty years ago, and a well-known producer of cleaning detergents for industrial parts cleaning, with a very good reputation for excellent service and know-how.
AkzoNobel opens new Performance Coatings facility in Chonburi, Thailand
Responding to current and expected production needs for Thailand and South East Asia region, AkzoNobel has opened a new Performance Coatings production facility in Chonburi, Thailand.
Thermaset prepare for growth
Industrial powder coatings specialist Thermaset has made a significant investment in the upgrading and expansion of its business over the past 18 month as part of its ongoing commitment to growth.
Awards Shortlist Reflects Market Trends
As this year’s Galvanizers Association Galvanizing Awards, the GAGAs, publishes its nomination shortlist, it is clear to see that attitudes are changing towards what we expect from our industrial architecture.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.