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Revolutionary Aqueous Cleaning Solutions by Kemet for a Wide Range of Applications
Cleaning and surface preparation are critical for achieving exceptional quality in finished parts and products. The demand for high-quality coatings and improved performance is driving customers to seek the best ultrasonic cleaning process available. To achieve this, it is essential to consider various parameters and options when selecting the right cleaning process.
Trade shows can be a vital business platform for companies
Trade shows offer a unique opportunity for companies to showcase their products or services to a targeted audience of potential customers and industry professionals. They can also be a great way to network with other companies in the industry, learn about the latest industry trends and developments, and gain valuable insights into customer needs and preferences.

Vapour Degreasing Solvents - Innovation driven by legislation
Vapour degreasing is the simplest but most effective degreasing and cleaning process which, until recently, has been subject to little change since it was first invented in the early part of the 20th century. This is a very mature chemical technology, but legislation is effecting changes so fundamental that “Condensation Cleaning” would be a more accurate name for the process.
Plastratum provides the latest automatic surface finishing technology equipment for a major Aerospace Manufacturer
Plastratum have successfully completed a fully automatic plant for the titanium anodising of aerospace engine components, supported and complimented by the inclusion of demineralised water plant with rinse water recirculation.
Future-proof your cleaning with Kleen Power
Kemet is very pleased to provide a new range of cleaning machines which function in an all-encompassing vacuum treatment cycle in all phases, ensuring perfect cleaning of components from wastage and oily substances, without launching injurious substances into the environment.

Experience the Power of Genius with Kemet's Ultrasonic Cleaning
Kemet International has taken surface finishing and cleaning to the next level with the launch of their innovative Versa Genius+ cleaning system. This smart, modular, and compact system builds on the success of the Versa+ range, thanks to the breakthrough Genius adaptable digital ultrasonic generators that ensure top-notch performance in the tanks at all times.
"Surface World Live proved an amazing opportunity for industry to get back to business" says the SEA
BSTSA/SEA and various member companies exhibited at Surface World Live and the show proved an amazing opportunity for industry to get back to business.
Excited to have seen all the industry experts at the Surface World Live event, Carlisle Fluid Technologies is enthusiastic for more in-person events
Aligned with Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ dedication to innovation the company has acquired new technologies in the past few years, expanding the product portfolio and enhancing the distribution network’s business opportunities.

Our 2023 Brochure now available - Advanced solutions for vapour degreasing, corrosion protection, metal cleaning and surface treatments
EnviroTech Europe are specialists in metal, plastic and other substrate cleaning, pre-treatment and protection. We offer a range of approved products tailored to your industry, which are cost effective, energy efficient, safe for operators and the environment.
UK Coatings Association CEO elected President of the World Coatings Council
At the World Coatings Council’s annual meeting in March 2022, Tom Bowtell, Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation, was elected President for a two-year term of office.
Advanced Modified Alcohol Cleaning Solution: Achieving Superior Results
A remarkable success story is centred around a precision mechanics firm in the hydraulics industry. Founded in 2002 by a trio of engineers, the business swiftly earned recognition as a dependable subcontractor specialising in the production of intricate mechanical components. This Italian firm has achieved impressive growth, expanding from a small establishment to a thriving organisation with over thirty staff members and an annual turnover of nearly €4 million. They work with various materials and prioritise performance-oriented technologies to stay competitive. Their production plant is well-equipped with machining centres, turning machines, and the capability to perform multiple processes. Attention to detail and precision are crucial as their manufactured goods play a critical role in integrated systems. Lubricants are used during production, including one suitable for aluminium processing. The workpieces undergo meticulous cleaning at the end of the production cycle to ensure the removal of impurities and oil residues, facilitating further processing or downstream assembly.
"This was our first participation at Surface World Live and it went very well. The UK market is a new and attractive market for us"
ColorX series powder coating booths are produced from antistatic PVC material. Thanks to its smooth and slippery surface, it offers faster and comprehensive cleaning.
March May Ltd exhibited at Surface World Live 2022 for their first time and reported a positive outcome
Established in 1971, March May Ltd is a UK based pump manufacturer and supplier of high-performance pumps that are globally recognised for their quality and reliability.

QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Releases First Wave of Speakers for Conference 2022
The first ‘hybrid’ members meeting of the year was held at the Arden Hotel, Solihull in March and was well attended by members both in person and online. Besides the continued growth of QUALICOAT in the UK & Ireland, the main topic of discussion was the upcoming ‘Future Proofing Facades’ event that is to take place on the 14th June at the Building Centre, Store Street, London.
Surface World Live 2022 was the perfect platform for Fraser Technologies to unveil new aqueous cleaning machine from Miele
At this year’s Surface World Live exhibition, Fraser Technologies unveiled its newest piece of cleaning equipment from Miele, the SlimLine PLW 6011 & PLW 6111 aqueous cleaning machines.
ModeColors offer their expertise at Surface World Live 2022 for the first time
ModeColors are primarily a producer of powder or liquid coated colour cards, fandecks, colour chip charts, colour pieces, product displays, colour swatches, colour system product samples, private sales & marketing kits for companies who need to present their colour ranges/collections to their existing markets. In addition they produce non coated aluminium sample & test panels that match Qualicoat specifications for customers’ labs, trials and samples.
Plastratum received many interesting, genuine and quality enquiries at Surface World Live 2022
“May I congratulate the team and everyone at Surface World Live for organising and operating a superb exhibition with excellent marketing”. Roger Speck, Plastratum Business Development.

Hadleigh Enterprises offers specialist masking tape experience and capability
With applications ranging from powder coating to corrosion protection, Hadleigh Enterprises Ltd. brings five decades’ of experience.
Pangborn UK had great pleasure in attending this year’s Surface World Live after the long-awaited return of the exhibition
2022 has been a year of progression for Pangborn with the return of Surface World helping boost new customers reached. The return of the Surface World Exhibition has been greatly welcomed by many within the industry, due to the benefits it provides manufacturers in reaching, meeting, and exhibiting to customers.
Veolia Water Technologies UK were thrilled to attend Surface World Live 2022 at the NEC in Birmingham
Veolia Water Technologies UK were thrilled to attend Surface World Live, it was our first time back after many years away! Many functions and processes within the surface, product finishing and coatings industry produce a large amount of wastewater. With that in mind, our aim was to exhibit our expertise in treating industrial and municipal wastewater with our Evaled™ line.
The IMF move into new offices based in Coleshill
A lot has happened since we last wrote in Surface World and we have now become the proud owners of new offices, which are based in Coleshill and offer a lot of advantages over our old premises.
"Whilst promoting our product portfolio, Surface World Live was a good opportunity to meet our existing customers and to find many new customers"
VERA – is a reliable partner for your powder coating equipment requirement.
