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BCF calls for further changes to UK REACH after small step in the right direction
The British Coatings Federation has welcomed recent proposed changes to the forthcoming UK REACH regime as a small but welcome step in the right direction. However, it has also warned that these changes alone will not be enough to prevent the coatings sector – and wider chemicals industry - from being hit hard financially under the new post-Brexit regime. This is because it does still not resolve the underlying, inherent problems with the proposed UK REACH system namely duplication of the EU REACH system and re-registration of all substances in a new database. It is this wholesale re-registration – including full data dossiers duplicating registrations already held in the EU REACH system - which will prove so bureaucratic, burdensome, and costly to business.
Powder Coating & Substrate Pretreatment
The quality of any powder coating relies on its ability to adhere to the substrate. If there is no ‘key’ to adhere to, or the substrate could oxidise, then no matter the quality of the powder coating that is applied, it simply will not adhere over time.
Riley Surface World opens Brand New Machinery Sale
To help our customers get back on their feet and capitalise on new opportunities Riley Surface World has opened our “Back to Work” sale of Brand New machinery.
New PhoenixTM Thermal View Software . . . New Paint Cure Analysis Power
PhoenixTM has released a new version of Thermal View Finishing software complimenting it range of thru-process temperature profiling systems used in the Coating industry. The Finishing software brings some significant new analysis and reporting features designed specifically for temperature monitoring paint and powder cure processes.
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.
Pandemic focuses manufacturing companies on the need to rethink UK support
The current Covid19 situation has exacerbated the massive hole in the UK servicing and support market for hermetically sealed degreasing systems. Traditionally many engineering companies have depended upon European engineers travelling to the UK to undertake not only basic maintenance and servicing but also to solve ongoing issues. As well as proving to be expensive the entire concept has often involved “grouping” service visits between operators in an attempt to minimise costs as far as possible. This has frequently resulted in significant delays in support, sometimes to the detriment of ongoing system integrity.
Plating Line Advice - Will Green FIMF - "Peace of Mind through Confidence"
Throughout our working lives I doubt any of us has experienced the business stress that has been caused by the ongoing health crisis and this has actually made obtaining good technical advice more important than ever.
New Lanemark process gas burner installations bring clear gains to dumper truck manufacturing
The latest process gas burner technology from Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd. is now helping one of the country’s leading manufacturers of construction equipment to benefit from optimised energy usage and minimised emissions. Warwickshire-based Thwaites Ltd., who provide a wide range of dumper truck designs particularly to the construction industry, have replaced two well-proven existing Lanemark FD5EP-3 burner installations with the company’s latest force-draught gas and air FD5GAP-3 models. The result is a combination of excellent heat control and an anticipated, significant saving in gas usage.
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.
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.
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.
