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The Surface Engineering Association contribute to important ‘planning ahead’ REACH and Cadmium summit held in Brussels
The SEA’s Chief Executive, Dave Elliott, recently attended a workshop in Brussels held by the Cadmium REACH Consortium and the International Cadmium Association. The purpose of this summit was to present and discuss the likelihood of upcoming legislative changes that govern the way in which Cadmium can be used within the manufacturing sector.
‘QUALICOAT Approved Two Coat Systems for Architectural Aluminium’ by Alan Maginnis – QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Chairman
The global powder coatings specification for powder coating over aluminium now in its 14th Edition has its strength in the ‘triple lock’ approval system, firstly, the pretreatment chemistry, secondly the application process, and thirdly the powder used, where for each of these three elements independent approval and inspection is required. For the vast majority of architectural applications, the standard QUALICOAT approved one coat system is perfect, where the strength of weathering is identified by the Class of powder chosen.
Supporting all your finishing needs
MCM Conveyors, a division of Amber Industries Ltd., has developed and manufactures its own high quality range of light, medium and heavy duty overhead conveyor systems which are marketed under the Autotrack (AT), Powertrack (PT), Sidetrack (ST), Dualtrack (DT) and Freetrack (FT) brand names depending on the type of system.
The Institute of Materials Finishing
The Institute of Materials Finishing is the premier technical organisation representing professionals, academia and major manufacturing companies in the materials finishing and surface engineering industries within the UK and the world. A charitable organisation, it is managed by volunteers who give their time to promote continued success for our exciting industry.
Brexit debate at 2017 BCF Annual Conference demonstrates unity in supply chain
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) held their 2017 Annual Conference in Manchester in May and the programme included a lively Brexit panel chaired by the BCF’s CEO Tom Bowtell, with Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of Chemical Industries Association (CIA), Terry Scuoler of EEF, Journalist and Broadcaster Isabel Oakeshott and Jan Van der Meulen, Managing Director of the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry (CEPE).
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.