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Welcome to the SURFACE WORLD team! MANAGING DIRECTOR & ADVERTISEMENT DIRECTOR Nigel Bean t: +44 (0) 1442 826826 e: nigelbean1@aol.com / nigelbean@surfaceworld.com EDITOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jane Soones e: janesoones@aol.com / janesoones@surfaceworld.com CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTION DEPARTMENT Sheena Burrus e: sheenaburrus@hillmedia.com EXHIBITION ORGANISER Sheena Burrus e: sheenaburrus@hillmedia.com Hill Media Ltd, Marash House 2-5 Brook Street, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 5ED, United Kingdom. The Surface World magazine is published 12 times a year by Hill Media Ltd. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of material published in Surface World, Hill Media Ltd and its agents accept no responsibility for the veracity of claims made by contributors, manufacturers or advertisers. Copyright for all material published in this journal remains with Hill Media Ltd and its agents. © Hill Media Ltd – 2022 ISSN 1757-367X

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT ASSET DISPOSAL SERVICES LTD ARE A LEADING UK AUCTIONEER AND SELLING AGENT OF USED CAPITAL PLANT AND MACHINERY. 2

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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT

Asset Disposal Services Limited are a leading UK auctioneer and selling agent of used capital plant and machinery The last year has seen an explosion in how businesses dispose of their surplus assets through professional selling agents aligned to their sector(s) and buyers using those some agents, to source ‘new’ (well, new to them) machinery. The use of online auctions of used machinery by buyers and sellers and a near virtual disappearance of physical auctions means the On-Line Auctions are now the industry norm.

What Is An Online Auction? You may have used the online auction site eBay at some time, and have become quite comfortable with how it works. In many ways an ‘online timed auction’ of used machinery is similar to the typical eBay timed auction insofar as: 1. Being Internet-based, buyers and sellers anywhere in the world come together as if under the one roof. 2. Bidders bid online against each other, unaware of the identity of competing bidders. Using an agent like ADS means bidders are also unaware of the identity of the seller. 3. The hammer comes down on a specific date and time, creating some urgency. And when it comes down, normally the highest bidder is legally committed to complete on their purchase and payment is due immediately. No credit is given. 4. The quality of the presentation of the item to the marketplace is key – how well it is described, the quality of the photographs and videos – and has a major impact on what it sells for. 5. In a ‘collective auction’, sellers can dispose of single, low value,

items of machinery, such that there is now no excuse for allowing unused machinery to get in the way of the day-to-day operations. We, Asset Disposal Services Limited, are a leading UK auctioneer and selling agent of used capital plant and machinery in the engineering, manufacturing and processing sectors. We sell our clients’ machinery through our preferred auction platform provider, BidSpotter, the world leader in industrial online auctions. Our job is to maximise the value our clients get for their unwanted machinery, without adding to their workload, by best presenting items to the appropriate market. Here are two Powder Coating Lines we are marketing RIGHT NOW for clients – in these cases under private treaty sales, another tool in our armoury - both of which are available at a fraction of the price of new and far quicker than if sourced new. https://sway.office.com/DuJCroAU6gEbMOdY https://sway.office.com/nPfouqM3IH1GlTLA Viewing these will give you an idea of the sort of work we do, so If you have any machinery that you would like to dispose of or if you are looking to buy machinery in the engineering, manufacturing or process sectors, we can be contacted by calling or emailing: Philip Stokes phil@assetdisposalservices.co.uk Paul Brindley paul@assetdisposalservices.co.uk Office - + 44(0)1902 672323 Alternatively, visit our website at www.assetdisposalservices.co.uk

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INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS FINISHING

Institute of Material Finishing (IMF) Surface finishing the world since 1925 Over the coming issues we are going to give you an insight into the IMF and what we do. Many of you are aware we do training courses but we also have different groups that when you become a member you can join. We are always keen to have new people join our groups; these include: Education and Training Examination and Qualification Board Publications Science Marketing and Membership As well as 3 branches one in Ireland, Sheffield and North East and Southern. The Groups and Branches hold their meetings every 4 – 6 weeks, meeting mainly held via Zoom.

This month’s focus is on Marketing and Membership or M&M’s So, what is the M & M’s you might ask? Well, I asked myself the same question when I was asked to join the committee of this particular sub section of the IMF. M & M stands for Membership and Marketing and its purpose is to look into how the IMF can market itself and to find ways to improve the membership and put forward new ideas to encourage new membership. After being in the M & M’s for about 1 year I was asked if I would like to be Chairman, a position I decided to give a go and have thoroughly enjoyed.

Zoom so in effect we have not had to miss too many meetings. Our meetings take place approximately every 3 – 4 weeks and are usually quite lively and I think enjoyable. (I must admit I haven’t heard anything to the contrary or they are too courteous to tell me).

The committee consists of myself and 4 others together with Helen who kindly takes all the minutes and Karen who supplies all the information on membership & education.

If anyone would be interested in joining the committee and feel they can bring some new bright ideas to the IMF then please contact Helen Wood (helen@materailsfinishing.org) who will pass on your interest. We do not bite and would certainly make you very welcome.

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SURFACE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION

The voice of the surface engineering industry, representing the companies within it Spanning the entire surface engineering and finishing sector, the SEA is the voice of the industry, working at every level to ensure that our members are informed and fairly represented in parliament in the UK and EU. We take an active role on UK and EU committees and working groups where legislation, standards, and codes of practice are developed, making sure that our views – and those of our members – are heard. This representation on regulatory affairs ensures that we are always ‘in the know’ regarding new, or amended, legislation on health and safety or environmental issues that will impact the surface engineering industry. Our findings are fed back to members regularly via our website, committee meetings and conferences.

The Surface Engineering Association is leading the way in the future of the industry Together with our members we are at the forefront of the advancement of the surface engineering industry, helping with the development of new environmentally friendly coatings and less hazardous plating methods. We hold regular meetings, seminars and conferences to keep our members informed on the important issues affecting our industry, and we provide the platform for all members to present potential issues, so we can report these to the right people in the places that matter. In addition, these are ideal events for

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meeting fellow members, including manufacturers and suppliers, to discuss areas of mutual interest or even contention.

Membership of the Surface Engineering Association amplifies your voice where it matters We understand the challenges that companies working in our sector face – especially the smaller enterprises that have neither time or specialist resources to keep ahead of legislation, industry issues or get involved at government level. The SEA is your voice in areas that affect the surface finishing industry.

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If you are involved in any aspect of the surface engineering industry, you should be involved in the Surface Engineering Association. Not only for the many benefits that membership offers, but also for the opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of the industry. We particularly welcome young people coming into our exciting sector and we provide opportunities for them learn and contribute to the world of surface engineering.

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Membership is not just about amplifying the voice, but offers a whole host of member benefits:

Up-to-the minute information on legislation changes or proposed controls that affect materials or processes used in surface finishing. Substantial savings on company energy bills.

You can apply for membership by completing our online application form. However, if you would like to discuss in more detail about the benefits of membership or have any questions, please contact us on 0121 237 1123 or email us at membership@sea.org.uk.

Bespoke commercial insurance specifically for those operating in surface engineering that offers flexible, comprehensive cover with no claims discount up to 50%. Free entry in the SEA Buyers’ Guide App and the SEA website. Regular publications, including the SEA Newsletter and Surface Matters.

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SEA LAUNCHES REACH GROUP TO GAIN AUTHORISATION UNDER UK REACH The SEA has launched a REACH group to assist companies in the surface engineering sector gain authorisation for the continued use of chromium trioxide. Any company in the UK that is using chromium trioxide for surface engineering applications will have to be covered by an authorisation once the existing authorisations, transferred from EU REACH, expire.

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QUALICOAT UK & IRELAND

QUALICOAT Welcomes Tomburn By Angus Mackie - QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Chair During the last few years membership of QUALICOAT in UK & Ireland has increased significantly as the QUALICOAT specification has become more widely known by specifiers in the Construction Industry. The latest company to join the Association is Tomburn, a well established architectural powder coater based in the South of England.

Tomburn’s Commercial Director, Chris Mansfield, explains the reasons for joining QUALICOAT: “Tomburn Ltd have been operating at LBL Finishers for over 25 years, working across a variety of markets and offering both Powder and Liquid Coatings. Five years ago the company decided to focus on Powder Coating and split the LBL factory operation into Steel and Aluminium coating areas. “In August last year, Paul Hepburn and I completed a management buyout of the UK Tomburn Ltd business and together we

looked at where we might be able to develop the business in the future. We discovered that we were missing some opportunities with both our current customer base and with potential new customers because we lacked Qualicoat Approval. “A review of our business with Jan Lukaszewski, Secretariat of QUALICOAT UK & Ireland, identified that we could, with a few changes to plant and procedures, be able to apply for a QUALICOAT licence and that these changes would further improve the business. It was also felt that gaining Qualicoat approval would further enhance the reputation that Tomburn already has for providing a high product standard.” The QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Association is the regional association for the global QUALICOAT organisation whose head office is based in Zurich. Now with 38 members across the architectural powder coating supply chain in UK & Ireland, the finishing specification continues to gain traction in facade procurement. Applying for a QUALICOAT licence opens up the applicator up to independent third party inspections that ensures the latest QUALICOAT specification is being followed and that output is continually quality checked. Specifiers now recognise the importance of third party accreditation by specifying QUALICOAT as opposed to a BS EN 12206 specification which is reliant solely on the applicator to get it right. The global QUALICOAT Standard is incrementally revised in real time with regular update sheets and is revised to include all updates each year end. The Specification, its appendices and any update sheets are freely available for download at www.qualicoat.net. For details on the availability of various colours and finishes contact any QUALICOAT UK & Ireland member for more information. For updated information about the use and specification of QUALICOAT in the UK and Ireland, please visit the UK & Ireland Association website at www.qualicoatuki.org.

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Sustainability and the state of the economy take centre stage at the British Coatings Federation Annual Conference Over 150 senior decision-makers from the UK's paints, coatings and printing ink sectors gathered in Birmingham for the annual British Coatings Federation (BCF) Annual Conference. The opening keynote from the UK Government’s Business Department (BEIS) highlighted the government’s growth drivers and Net Zero ambitions for energy, chemicals and coatings. The Bank of England outlined the latest economic forecasts for the UK – the economy will be stagnant for the next four years with inflation peaking at 10% this autumn. The good news is that it will drop back closer to 3% by the end of 2023. The Conference also heard from DIY expert Steve Collinge, who gave an overview of how the sector is navigating the post-Covid economic climate. On sustainability, the conference heard about the first global coatings industry’s sustainability report, to be published later this year by the World Coatings Council, followed by MAKE UK, who outlined the vision for achieving Net Zero in the manufacturing sector. This was followed by an intense panel discussion on leftover paint recycling and Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), featuring paint recyclers, metal and plastic packaging suppliers and experts on packaging and waste policy. The panel answered many of the audience’s questions surrounding the challenges and opportunities for paint recycling, and markets for leftover paint. On Packaging EPR, brand owners are faced with a new regime from 2024 which will move the cost of household waste collection and processing to brand owners. Image: Sustainability in Practice panellists sitting on stage in discussions at BCF Conference

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The keynote speaker Claire Lomas MBE, tells her inspiring story of recovering from a horse-riding accident in 2007, which left her paralysed from the chest down. Determined not to give up, she made worldwide headlines in 2012 when completing the London Marathon in a pioneering robotic suit taking 17 days and lit the Paralympic cauldron for London 2012. Her positive spirit, raw honesty and zest for life made a huge impact on all present. The Conference closed with BCF CEO, Tom Bowtell, taking to the stage to outline BCF’s highlights of the last year, and the challenges facing the sector. The evening dinner raised over £3,000 for the event’s charity partner, Community Heartbeat Trust, which has installed over 700 lifesaving defibrillator stations in red phone boxes across the UK, with paint provided by BCF member companies.

industry is facing today – really tough economic conditions but a huge focus '''on sustainability, with paint recycling and Net Zero being key themes for the future of BCF’s work, as well as working with the UK Government to improve the regulatory landscape." Guy closed the Conference by thanking lead sponsor Microban, and our other sponsors Fenton Packaging, LKAB, Stort Chemicals and Verlingue for their generous support.

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10 great reasons to exhibit at Surface World 2023 If your business is attracting new customers from advertising and word of mouth, it can be very tempting to write trade shows off as something that you don’t need to do to attract new customers. But trade shows can be one of the most rewarding forms of marketing when approached with the right strategy. Trade show veterans will attest to the fact that the ROI (return on investment) achieved from a successful trade show is often impossible to match in comparison to other forms of marketing. So before you write off trade shows as secondary to your current marketing tactics, it pays to learn about their benefits. Here are ten reasons which explain why trade shows should be at the top of your list.

1. Meet and connect with prospective customers One of the greatest advantages of exhibiting at a trade show is that it allows you to meet and connect with prospective customers in person instead of communicating with them over the phone. Research has shown that in-person meetings are 34 times more successful than those made via email or by phone. When meeting in person, you become someone that they know, recognise, and want to connect with. Another advantage is the trade show host uses their database to invite prospective customers to the event, using various marketing tools on your behalf to get footfall through the door. Where else can you meet

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hundreds of prospective business opportunities all under one roof?

2. Strengthen your bond with existing customers Just like trade shows give you the opportunity to better connect with prospective customers, exhibiting at a trade show also allows you to meet your existing customers face-to-face. While most of today’s business is conducted over email or phone, face-to-face meetings are undeniably a fantastic way to do business. Trade shows are often a place for customers to approach you with their long term plans and big orders – orders that can be incredibly lucrative for you as an exhibitor. Utilising your attendance to plan meetings at the show will save you valuable time and money, rather than trying to see each in turn at their place of business.

3. Learn about new developments in your industry When your business attends an industry event, it puts you at the centre of the action. Trade shows are a place for businesses to announce and display their latest innovations and developments. In a competitive industry, would you rather be aware of your competitors or out of the loop? Exhibiting at a trade show doesn’t just give you the opportunity to make new sales and connect with existing customers, it gives you the chance to

look at cutting edge developments in your industry and the opportunities they also create for you. When you are at the show take a few hours out of your stand and see what other exhibitors are doing, this helps to keep you up to date with new technologies, techniques, products and industry trends.

4. Meet new companies that can help your business Your attendance gives you the chance to network with both prospective customers and prospective vendors. This makes a trade show more than just an opportunity to expand your distribution, but a chance to expand your supply chain. While your sales and marketing team focus on connecting with prospects to make new sales, your Purchasing Manager can connect with new vendors and contractors that can help your business grow. This makes a trade show a two-sided opportunity for your business – to expand sales, and to expand supply chains.

5. Close deals with new customers during the show There are few situations more tense than the average outbound sales call. From the

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endless objections of the prospective customer, to the stress of losing a valuable sale, it’s natural to face rejection and nervousness as a salesperson. At a trade show, however, the atmosphere is different. Almost half of trade show attendees make purchases at trade shows. A staggering 91 percent of all trade show attendees claim that shows are ‘extremely useful’ to their product and service sourcing efforts. When you speak to a Purchasing Manager or Director on the phone, you’re often dealing with someone that’s already juggling a variety of obligations and deals in their mind. As such, they’re understandably disinterested. At a trade show, you’re dealing with prospective customers that have made the journey to fulfil a requirement they currently have.

pace? While your sales team uses the trade show as an opportunity to meet existing customers and connect with prospective ones, spend a moment looking at the other exhibitors to see what they’re doing differently from you. Great businesses are aware of their competitors, and trade shows are one of the best opportunities to connect with competitors and understand their sales strategy, their pricing, and the reasons for their success.

8. Rapidly expand your database of sales leads

Unlike traditional outbound marketing, in which rejection is the norm, trade shows are one of the few environments in which your sales team benefits from an audience of prospective customers that are genuinely interested in buying your products and services.

While skimming through the phone book might give you thousands of unqualified phone numbers, nothing gives you qualified leads quite like a trade show. While cold calling and online marketing might not have the same initial expense as a trade show, there’s no greater way to fill your contact book with prospects than a successful trade show effort in a much shorter time frame.

6. Strengthen or establish your brand

9. Speak directly to your target market

Trade shows are one of the few environments where you have the same amount of access to prospective customers as your larger competitors do. This makes them a valuable opportunity not just for direct sales and marketing, but for strengthening your brand and positioning your business as a leader in its industry.

Email surveys are a fantastic way to learn more about what your customers want and don’t want. Unfortunately, their low response rate makes them useful only to businesses with a large enough email list to tolerate very few responses.

From free giveaways to trade show displays, there’s no better opportunity to give your brand a sizeable boost than a trade show. If you create an exhibition stand that attracts the right type of attention, a single exhibition can be all it takes to change your brand from up-andcomer to an established industry leader.

Trade shows allow you to solicit a huge amount of feedback by talking directly to visitors that have been invited to attend from various avenues within your industry. You can then use this valuable information after the show to help your business expand and improve.

A great way to get useful feedback and valuable sales leads at the same time is by conducting a short survey on your exhibition stand, and rewarding participants with vouchers or gifts from your business. Where else but a trade show can you generate new leads and valuable feedback at the same time?

10. Optimise your sales and lead generation strategy Trade shows are an excellent opportunity to expose your sales team to hundreds of different prospects in a short period of time. A perfect opportunity to test new sales tricks and marketing strategies in a very responsive environment. If you want to test and optimise your lead generation strategy, you’ll find no better place than a trade show. Try several different sales pitches on prospects and you’ll quickly learn which ones work and which ones don’t, allowing you to perfect your sales strategies in just a few days. You can then use these honed skills when out on the road or at future trade events. The next Surface World is to take place on 4th and 5th October 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham. Reservations are already being taken. If you are interested in exhibiting at the show or would like to advertise in the Surface World magazine or on the website, please call Nigel Bean on +44 (0) 1442 826826 to discuss your requirements. Or you can send an email to nigelbean1@aol.com.

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New aqueous cleaning machine arrives at Fraser Technologies Earlier this year, Fraser Technologies announced its newest piece of cleaning equipment: the SlimLine PLW 6011 & PLW 6111 aqueous cleaning systems from Miele Professional.

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and importantly, the single chamber system offers time and cost-saving efficiencies. Suitable for a variety of components and specialist cleaning applications in the automotive, medical devices and aerospace industries, the Miele SlimLine PLW 6011 & PLW 6111 are especially effective for flux removal, in particular for electronic PCB assemblies. Aqueous cleaning solutions like those used in this system can be applied to a variety of metals such as copper, stainless steel, and brass to remove grease, cutting fluids and general particulate. Aqueous cleaning results Fraser Technologies has already completed a number of successful customer trials with the system and now has a fast growing customer base for the new Miele system. One of Fraser Technologies’ customers is a specialist in the assembly of PCBs, which recently placed an order for the company’s Koki solder paste. They did not previously have a cleaning process in place to clean their very complex PCBs, but were so impressed by the results of the Miele system in their trials that they placed an order immediately. Another customer, a leading defense systems manufacturer, had previously used an inline batch cleaning system. After running this process for many years, they decided to move to the new Miele system, saving time and space, reducing energy costs, and increasing efficiency. Get in touch with Fraser Technologies on 01506 443 058 or sales@frasertech.co.uk for more information about the Miele SlimLine PLW 6011 & PLW 6111 aqueous cleaning machine, the available trials, and how the system can work for you.

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AIMday: Green Future – One question. One hour. Endless possibilities Are you a company or external organisation to Sheffield Hallam University that wishes to explore how scientific approaches, innovations and methodologies can deliver economic and social benefit for a green future? Are you looking for ways to connect into academic know-how? Are you looking to innovate or collaborate with a university partner? If so, we would like to invite you and your colleagues to AIMday Green Future taking place in person on 14 September 2022, an innovative networking event that allows external organisations to set the agenda and gain academic perspective into real-world challenges. The vision of this AIMday is to allow participating companies and external organisations to access the knowledge, technology and expertise they need to deliver fundamental change in how we tackle the global climate crisis; targeting the ‘final 20%’ of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, realising a circular economy, protecting our nature; developing and deploying net-zero technologies; exploring solutions to increase productivity and keep business ahead of the curve through innovation

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To participate in AIMday, you need to submit at least one challenge phrased as a question. Selected questions will then be matched to our academic base across the university and discussed in detail in one-hour workshops at the AIMday - led by you with members of our innovation management team to help.

When registering please include the question or challenge you would like to discuss. To ensure your workshop (s) are successful, we ask that at least two company representatives who are familiar with the question or challenge posed are available to participate on the day.

For further information, including how to formulate your question, visit our AIMday website: https://aimday.se/green-futuresheffield-2022/

By participating you can: gain new and deeper knowledge, perspectives and ideas that yield solutions to your organisation’s real challenges improve and broaden contacts with academic researchers across different disciplines – and also with other organisations discuss collaborations in various forms – e.g. collaborative R&D, contract research, commercial consultancy, PhD projects, applied projects etc be able to apply for follow-on funding to incentivise co-development of promising outcomes from the workshops AIMday is a free event and refreshments, and a light lunch will be provided on the day. You are welcome to attend the full day but the minimum time commitment on the day is one hour to lead your challenge workshop.

Guidance on creating your question can be found here: https://aimday.se/green-futuresheffield-2022/creating-your-questions/ but if you wish to discuss the event and how you might participate, please do not hesitate to contact us at innovation@shu.ac.uk. To attend please register and put forward the question or challenge you would like to discuss. Please note the deadline for registrations is 25 July 2022. Register now for AIMday Green Future: https://aimday.se/green-futuresheffield-2022/registrations-for-org/

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Fire Resistance from HMG Powder Coatings HMG Powder Coatings have long supplied technology led powder coatings for use in the transportation, construction, and architectural markets. Fire resistance testing has developed many testing protocols over the years, and the latest EU and UK regulations require that materials must meet only the highest standards regarding smoke and fume emission.

Performance of Materials’ and is Authorised for use by Transport for London, Certificate Number: 2434. For the rail industry all of the HMG product technology’s meet Spread of Flame: ISO 5658 and Heat Release: 5660 specification for all overground rail applications

Aerospace The range has been tested for seating & trim applications to the following standards: FAR/JAR 25.853(a) Appendix F Part I (a) (1)(i) (Flammability) FAR/JAR 25.853(d)/(c) Appendix F Part IV (g) (Heat Release) FAR/JAR 25.853(d)/(c) Appendix F Part V (b) (Smoke Emission) Airbus Industries ABD0031 paragraph 7.3.2 (Smoke Emission) Airbus Industries ADB0031 paragraph 7.4 (Smoke Toxicity)

Marine The range meets the requirements and is certified to the Wheelmark and Black Ensign standards (Marine Equipment Directive and Marine Equipment Regulations MED/MER respectively). Products are certified and labelled on order.

Colour Availability A wide range of BS and RAL colours are available from stock. All colours from BS 5252, BS 4800, BS 381C, RAL. Our current construction classification of A2-s1-d0 has been expanded to cover our full Polyester range of materials including our functional coatings offering Anti-Microbial, Structured products and Anti Gassing properties. Our partners at Warrington Fire have enhanced our fire resistance performance and testing for the following industries

Rail The range has been tested to EN 45545-2+A1 Annex C and meets the requirements of London Underground S1085 ‘Fire Safety

“Having our entire polyester range formally tested and approved gives specifiers the freedom to express their designs and choose from the extensive range of finishes and colours available from the stocked range, or from our tailor-made solutions.” explained Robert McIlorum, Sales Manager at HMG Powder Coatings Ltd. A full classification report is available for download from the website www.hmgpowdercoatings.com To request more information, or order powder coatings that meet these standards, please contact your local HMG Powder Coatings representative.

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AkzoNobel Powder Coatings launches dedicated site to showcase Functional range of Resicoat powder coatings AkzoNobel has created a new dedicated microsite and resource centre for customers and specifiers of Functional powder coatings to guide them through the selection process and learn how a Resicoat solution can support transformational change in scenarios where protection defines success. Customers can discover how new and emerging technologies including single layer, dual layer and multi-layer powder coatings can be used for projects where failure to any degree is simply not an option. They can learn how different Resicoat products can address very specific needs, such as on the inside and outside of pipelines to protect the integrity of drinking water, or to insulate electrical systems on the latest generation of electrical vehicles (EVs).

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They can also discover how combinations of coatings can be used to provide the highest levels of corrosion protection, reduce ongoing maintenance costs, and ensure the safe and efficient performance during the Engineered Design Life (EDL) of each project. Functional powder coatings can be used to protect against extremes of hot and cold and an excess of pressure. They protect oil, gas and petrochemical pipelines from chemicals and corrosion, and provide a smooth and sealed surface to the valves and fittings that regulate the flow of water in our modern distribution networks. They insulate the rotors and stators to keep vehicles and electronics running safely, and deliver the ultimate insulation to the busbars an electric vehicle relies upon. Whether insulating small components such as capacitors and magnetic cores or providing corrosion resistance to massive structures using reinforced steel, Resicoat powder coatings perform in the most challenging conditions.

[Spokesperson] says with Resicoat, it’s not just about the big things; it’s about the everyday: “Resicoat protects the pipelines that carry water across the world, the reinforced steel that keep our cities standing tall and the electric vehicles that are driving a new more sustainable era in transportation. Wherever they are needed most, Resicoat powder coatings deliver the ultimate performance to the products that we can’t live without “The microsite highlights our proven track record over the last 50 years and the experience of our expert technical teams who monitor and anticipate changing needs and regulations to provide the support and advice when you need it. For critical projects, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, when your reputation matters you can trust in the reliability and performance of Functional powder coatings from AkzoNobel.” Visit the microsite here https://functional. resicoat.com

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Bathing in non-reflective glory When you are looking to push the boundaries of light, color and design, especially with an ultra matt surface, our Précis Ultra Matt range has the answers. With a finer mica effect that enables an ultra matt surface to change appearance depending on the way the light reflects on it, you can create a finish that not only looks amazing, but also offers stunning levels of superdurability. With innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible, a vast range of sustainable products backed by industry leading certifications, and the best performing powder coatings on the market used and respected by architects around the world, your imagination starts with our finish.

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CONVEYORS & MATERIALS HANDLING

Is it time for some conveyor TLC? Regular service and maintenance of your conveyor belts and equipment will save you in the long run. Breakdowns due to infrequent servicing and lack of spares can lead to down time and major disruption. By ensuring your equipment receives regular service and maintenance \ you are sure to save yourself a lot of hassle. If there is one thing our many years of experience here at Midland Handling Equipment Ltd have told us it is that even the most reliable and highest quality conveyors will eventually break down. Regular maintenance and servicing may be viewed by some as unnecessary, but the reduced output and capacity can cost a lot.

Planning Maintenance Here at MHEL we offer full installation, service and breakdown cover for our customers. To ensure your conveyor system is running at full capacity and reduce unnecessary faults and damage, it is key that you regularly service the machine. Our trained engineers will ensure the machine is fully working and safe. If any issues are found, we are happy to quote to fix the fault for you. The majority of faults we find are able to be fixed on site and on the first visit. We also offer a ‘Service Contract’ giving you fixed service costs over the year (we would advise two services a year), priority breakdown response and 5% discount on spares.

Spare Equipment It is advisable for customers to carry some spare equipment in the event of breakdowns. We can send you a list of essential spares for your system. Our conveyors are also backed by our comprehensive spares stock, quick delivery and fast breakdown response time.

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Are you interested in acquiring a conveyor system for your workplace? Have you a system in place that requires servicing to ensure it continues to run smoothly in future? Or perhaps you wish to guard against future problems by acquiring some spare equipment for your system? If so, you have come to the right place. Contact the conveyor system experts here at MHEL for all your conveyor needs.

Telephone: 0116 259 3175 Email: enquiry@mhel.co.uk Visit: www.mhel.co.uk

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CONVEYORS & MATERIALS HANDLING

Improve your efficiency using an overhead conveyor The Railtechniek van Herwijnen Group of companies, which Stewart Gill Conveyors Ltd have been a long time member of, provides complete solutions for complex requirements in the field of materials handling. They produce a wide range of overhead conveyors and materials handling products, such as manual conveyors, chain conveyors, power and free conveyors and crane systems. For the surface finishing industry the most frequently delivered systems are Power and Free conveyors. P&F conveying systems offer a high degree of flexibility and they can be completely automated. P&F systems are equipped with load bars to attach the products. The products can be transported through the complete process (Power) or stopped for buffering or treatment (Free) without stopping the complete system. Stewart Gill Conveyors Ltd offer a wide range of P&F systems, suitable for carrying capacities up to 9.000 kg per load bar. They specialise in systems for wet paint and powder coating lines, blasting installations, assembly lines, logistic and storage systems. A system that they offer specially for the surface-treatment industry is a dipping tank crane system. Dipping cranes transport metal

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products in and out of a series of pretreatment tanks.

Advantages of a Power & Free Conveyor Compact and save design with movable parts inside the tack Modular system with standard parts Flexible design for optimal lay-out planning Advanced automatic control system with touch screen user interface and remote access.

Components Different standard components are available to design the most optimal conveyor lay-out. The track sections are available as Power & Free, Free or only Power in standard or cut-to-length sections. Bends can be horizontal or vertical. The radius of the bends is often standard. Non standard bends can be made on request. The power chain comes in standard chain link pitches and can be fitted with open or closed bearings. Depending on product dimensions and the conveyor lay-out the product carrier can have different trolley configurations. Using multiple trolleys the load capacity of carrier can be increased. A Power & Free system needs a drive system. Depending on system parameters the drive mechanism can be a caterpillar drive or a

screw drive unit. For safety all drive units are utilised with a torque limiter that disconnects the drive force between the drive unit and gear motor. Stop stations are available as standard design, ATEX or high temperature for curing ovens. Stop stations are controlled and monitored by the PLC/PC control system. Switches are installed at the position where carriers must divert to other directions. Pneumatic cylinders with position sensors are used to actuate the switches. Depending on the position in the lay-out switches can also be self-switching. Switches are also controlled and monitored by the main control system. To avoid as much as possible wear of the chain and trolleys a lubrication unit can be used. This automatic controlled device lubricates parts such as the chain links and bearings on a pre-set interval. Special parts are available such as lift- and drop sections, transfer chains, pneumatic pushers and product rotation units. There are also solutions to have a dipping tank crane system take over the products from the carriers and after the dipping process hang them back onto the carriers. To find the best conveyor solution for your needs contact Stewart Gill Conveyors Ltd. Telephone: +44 (0) 1926 641424 Email: info@stewart-gill.co.uk Visit: www.stewart-gill.co.uk.com

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Specialists in Material Handling Solutions Product Overview Manual Monorail Systems Unit loads up to 3000kg

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Stewart Gill Conveyors Ltd have been supplying overhead conveyors into all sectors of industry for over 70 years. As a long time member of the Railtechniek van Herwijnen BV Group based in the Netherlands, Stewart Gill Conveyors can offer a comprehensive range of overhead conveyor products which are capable of handling unit loads up to 7000kg. Stewart Gill Conveyors Ltd offer complete manufacture, installation and commissioning, coupled with fully documented instruction, operation and maintenance manuals. We do:  In-House 3D CAD engineering  In-House manufactoring in the UK and EU  In-House design of PLC/PC control systems  Industry 4.0  Worldwide installation and commissioning  Remote support, service & inspection

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PAINT ROBOTS & AUTOMATION

How is automation amplifying process within the inks and coatings space? The benefits of automation within the world of coatings testing are clear – better repeatability, elimination of human error, saving on cost, maximizing resource – but how are new innovations impacting laboratories? Industrial Physics – the test and inspection company made up of brands such as TQC Sheen and C&W Equipment – explore this issue.

Automate your inks and coatings testing solutions

Automated alternatives Many tools now offer an automated alternative – take a film applicator for example. Historically, manufacturers and labs would have to rely on human influence when applying coatings across many substrates. But now – with advanced technology like the TQC Sheen Automated Film Applicator - this application can be automated. As a result, the risk of error that comes with human application disappears. With an automated solution, a user can set applicators to a desired level to achieve a much more consistent and stable approach, and truly determine a constant speed, downforce, and substrate –hugely important factors for the final result. Depending on the viscosity of your coatings, this can make a world of difference.

Save time AND access better data! It’s not just the automation of existing testing systems that are changing the game – automated accessories and complementary components can massively disrupt the testing experience for users. Take the TQC Sheen LinQ - a communication tool that allows a user to connect our larger testing systems to their own software. From viscosity testing to washability testing, to film application, utilizing this component can completely revolutionize your approach to testing across a broad stroke of applications. Just imagine you’re in a development environment exploring UV curing coating systems – where timing between application and curing is critical.

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The Evolution of Inks & Coatings testing.

The LinQ allows you to connect an instrument of ours directly to your own software. Your software is then able to control the settings of the film applicator and automatically make adjustments in accordance with your specifications! Where you would normally integrate your UV system to the tool carrier, now you can also directly control this through your software. And this is only one example as to how our LinQ can be utilized – there are so many combinations that can be explored. Not only does this approach allow you to maximize time and resource, but it also offers an integrated data connection that lets you identify points of failure across testing - data that can prove especially useful within a laboratory environment. For example, if you wanted to identify an issue with scratching on a substrate, automated technology like the LinQ allows you to track the scratch, follow the patterns, discover where more scratches are appearing, and ultimately determine the precise point of failure.

About Industrial Physics Industrial Physics is a global packaging, product, and material test and inspection partner made up of a range of testing brands including TQC Sheen and C&W Equipment.

You can find out about how we support manufacturers, production lines, and laboratories across a wide scope of industries by visiting our website – www.industrialphysics.com!

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TESTING & MEASUREMENT

Inspection Plans for Car Paint Quality Control For a variety of reasons, assessing the quality of paint coatings on car bodies is increasing in importance. Narrow tolerance limits and strong demand for smooth finishes require precise measurements of the coating thickness according to clearly defined testing procedures. In addition, the measurement results should provide clues for potential process optimizations. Therefore, consistent inspection procedures – regardless of who is doing the measuring – are also essential. Paint finishes on car bodies must fulfil a range of criteria: Not only should they provide sufficient corrosion protection (therefore requiring at least a minimum thickness) while simultaneously containing costs (minimum material waste), the colour and texture must also be even and homogeneous. To check all these criteria systematically, test measurements should always be taken at the same spots, in the same way, regardless of who is currently executing the inspection. Using simplified surface development drawings, precise inspection specifications can be displayed for the examiner, showing exactly where the paint coating is to be measured. However, such sequences are

often very complex and therefore susceptible to operator failure. The FISCHER DataCenter IP (Inspection Plan) software makes it possible to create processcontrolled inspection plans that can be loaded onto handheld DUALSCOPE® FMP100 measuring instruments. Enhanced by images and text, the inspection plan clearly guides the user step-by-step through the measurement tasks like a navigation system. The readings can then be downloaded directly to the PC for easy evaluation, archival and printing (with customisable templates). For this purpose a wide variety of analysis and statistic functions, as well as supporting graphical displays, are available. The Fischer DataCenter IP software and

DUALSCOPE® FMP100 handheld instruments put powerful tools of strategic quality control directly into inspectors’ hands: Structured measurement recording and extensive evaluation options help to highlight potential improvements in production processes, while step-by-step guidance through the complete measurement cycle not only minimizes errors and increases consistency but also makes these instruments suitable for use even by non-technical staff. For more information please contact your local FISCHER representative: FISCHER INSTRUMENTATION (GB) LTD Telephone: 01386 577370 Visit: www.fischerinstrumentation.co.uk

Coating measurement according to pre-defined inspection plans with DUALSCOPE® FMP100 and Fischer DataCenter IP software.

Simplified surface development of a car body with defined measuring spots.

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Midco HMA Series Air Replacement or “Make-Up” Air Heating Burners Direct fired, high efficiency burner systems, for high volume air heating applications such as paint spray booths, ovens and dryers. Supplied either as Midco burner heads for OEM system integration or as Lanemark DB or FDB complete packaged systems including modulating gas valve trains and controls Wide range of firing rates to suit alternative temperature rise and air velocity system requirements DbCalc system design software

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BLAST IT, INSPECT IT & REPAIR IT Elcometer's New Contractor Abrasive Blast Machines and Holiday Repair Kits Elcometer launched its new range of entry-level abrasive blast equipment in March at Surface World 2022. Elcometer Contractor Portable Abrasive Blast Machines are cost effective, easy to use and Elcometer engineered for reliability. Using industry standard remote control valves, grit valves and 1¼” (32mm) pipework, the Elcometer Contractor Blast Machines are highly competitive, easy to maintain and built to the same high quality as the Elcometer Performance and Performance HP blast machines. Elcometer’s Performance blast machines are designed to improve blast efficiency, where the Performance HP high pressure blast machines ensure that the pressure at the nozzle is maintained for work at height or when using long hose runs.

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Elcometer Inspection Equipment Throughout the blasting and coating process there is a need for inspection and Elcometer are able to offer the inspector all the tools required to fulfil their inspection requirements. From measuring the profile of the blasted surface using the Elcometer 224 Profile Gauge, to measuring cleanliness of the prepared surface with the Elcometer 130SSP Soluble Salt Profiler, complete with Bresle equivalent readings or accurately measuring the dry film thickness of the coating on either a ferrous or non-ferrous substrate with the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge. It’s not just taking measurements but what you do with the collected data that matters. As inspectors can spend up to 30% of their working week producing reports, ElcoMaster® data management software for PC’s and mobile devices saves time and money by producing professional bespoke reports in seconds - even when out on site.

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When testing the porosity of protective coatings on pipelines, ballast tanks and other structures in the field, once a flaw has been located and marked, it needs to be repaired. Current methods for repairing or patching coatings in the field can vary wildly, and are not always the most consistent from repair-to-repair. As a result, the quality of the repair can vary, leading to inconsistent poor quality results. Current methods can be wasteful, using a lot more coating than is actually required. The new Elcopatch™ from Elcometer ensures

a consistent method of high quality repair to assure asset owners and contractors. Its simple design ensures high quality repairs every time whilst saving money by only using the amount of coating you need. Elcopatch™ is easy to use, once the pinhole has been identified using a holiday detector, mark up the flaw. Then using the magnetic or non-magnetic abrasion ring as a guide, abrade the surface and wipe clean. Remove the abrasion ring and apply the Elcopatch™, then inject the coating using the manual coating applicator and allow to cure. Once the coating has cured, peel the Elcopatch™

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away from the substrate, revealing the repaired coating. In colder climates, you can use the Elcopatch 165 heater pouch to preheat the coating to 50°C (112°F) to improve the coating flow, making it easier to apply. For consistent high quality repairs repeat the process on all your coating flaws. It’s that simple. Offering quality, repeatable repairs in minutes the Elcopatch™ kit comes with everything you need to repair flaws, ideal for use with most approved coatings that are supplied in 50ml (1.8oz) tubes. For information on Elcopatch™ or our full range of blast and inspection equipment visit www.elcometer.com.

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PAINT & POWDER

Rainford Solutions LTD is delighted to announce new in-house electrostatic powder painting facility Rainford Solutions LTD is delighted to announce circa 800K capital investment in a new, in-house electrostatic powder painting facility which has just been completed at their facility in St Helens. The new plant will offer significant benefits in lead time reduction, capacity, speed, reliability, and powder coating performance. The new 950 sqm powder coating facility will house two advanced powder coating processes, line one comprising of a fully automated on-line solution, with an advanced 4 stage pre-treatment wash and encompassing the latest fast colour change powder application technology from Gema. This line will be supporting small to large production volumes with a second semiautomated bespoke line supporting prototype and project work.

A significant part of this investment is with Gema, who have supplied and supported the installation of one of their advanced fast colour change solutions pictured below. Mark Corns, Operations director at Rainford Solutions went on to explain ‘After a comprehensive market study it was clear that the Gema was the natural fit for Rainford Solutions. Having visited several installations, Gema’s Magic Compact delivered the benefits we were looking to achieve, its robust quality and more importantly after sales service provision were also key parts of our decision making process around this investment. The professionalism and knowledge around their products through every step of the journey has been superb, from technical sales, design, installation and commissioning teams it has been a pleasure to deal with Gema and this further reinforced that we have made the right decision to select the industry leaders as our partner.’ Paul Gamble, Paint Shop Manager at Rainford Solutions added ‘Having supported the procurement process and overseeing the installation of the new system we have been impressed with the professionalism, quality,

communication and support throughout the journey with Gema. We put the Magic booth through its paces conducting multiple fast colour changes and experienced the quality off the line within hours of going live, we are delighted with the results. The booth system is equipped with fast colour changing technology along with recycling cyclone, automatic reciprocating guns and two manual touch-up platforms and also benefits from Gema’s latest Industry 4.0 offerings. It’s the perfect match to meet our demands of high-quality finished products, high degrees of automation, production efficiency and environmentally sound.’ Gema’s latest Opticenter (pictured right) feeds the system with powder and incorporates all-in-one suction pump technology. The Optispeeder hopper features include powder level detection, and a highly automated cleaning process. These features have all been engineered to make the system as accurate and reliable as possible, whilst keeping the physical footprint low and need for human interaction to a minimum. Leon Hogg, General Manager UK for Gema, explained ‘It was clear during the evaluation stages that the team at Rainford Solutions were keen to invest in the very latest innovations that deliver quality and performance benefits to their existing and future customers. With the high demand for quality, repeatability and efficiency we quickly arrived at the Magic Compact fast colour change booth, a system that provided the perfect strategic fit when it comes to matching the level of performance and efficiency Mark Corns and his team were looking for. This investment in the very latest technology puts Rainford Solutions at the forefront of its industry as a provider of premium finished products. Want to see how Gema can assist with your powder coating requirements? Get in touch with their friendly team today on 01202 763942 or e-mail uk.sales@gema.eu.com.

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Unitech Machinery - over 50 years experience Unitech Machinery, offer both standard and bespoke spray booths. With their experienced designers, engineers and installation teams, they can build a spray booth to meet your exact requirements. With over 50 years of experience in this industry, they have helped many customers find the perfect solution. Based in Burntwood, their booths are all manufactured in the UK at their own factory. The equipment is always high quality, robust and designed to last in the busiest of environments. They take great pride in providing equipment that delivers high performance and reliability.

What is a Spray Booth? Spray booths are used for the spray painting of many different products, ranging from furniture and cars, to larger equipment such as construction machinery and aircraft. Essentially, anything that needs a coating application, whether decorative or functional (or both), can require the use of a spray booth. Spray booths can be enclosed or partially enclosed structures designed to contain and filter paint overspray – a major factor in keeping staff, the environment and any other surroundings safe. They are purposely built to be fire and explosion proof, eliminating any potential hazards that may arise when working in the controlled area.

Automotive Spray Booths The Unitech Machinery range of automotive spraybooths are designed to suit every application from the small body repair shop to vehicle manufacturing operations. All styles are incorporated in the range – from full downdraught, semi downdraught and cross-draught designs. As well as excavated, raised floor, floor mounted rear or side wall designs. Many booths also incorporate LED lighting, flash off systems and variable speed drives as standard.

Industrial Spray Booths Unitech Machinery design, manufacture and install a vast range of spray booths and ancillary equipment. The range comprises: Dry filter extraction units. Open fronted and enclosed – dry filter spraybooths and rooms. Open fronted water-wash booths with rear water curtain, pumped and pumpless. Enclosed underfloor extraction systems. Large industrial dry filter spray booths for aircraft, railway carriages & large equipment. Down draft spray booths for aircraft, railway carriages & construction equipment etc. Waste water treatment facilities. This wide range ensures Unitech Machinery can accommodate products ranging from anything such as mobile phones to commercial aircraft. Their products range from small one-off booths for manual application, to precision automated systems featuring robotic material application, multi-component material mixing/delivery and sophisticated handling equipment – all backed up with state of the art control systems. They offer support equipment such as air replacement plant, sludge coagulation systems, paint kitchens, de-ionisation and application equipment. For further details of their custom-built booths (or any of the Unitech Machinery product range), contact the team today on 01543 685565.

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Electron for all your powder coating needs Our products have been manufacturing under the trademark ELECTRON in conformity with the global advanced standards and have been preferred with full confidence both in domestic and worldwide markets. Our capacity has been growing everyday putting customer satisfaction at first priority together with our common sales and service network. As a result of our investment to increase our existing capacity and to solidify our place in the sector, we started our production in a new and large factory that was built on a 8500 m² closed area in Izmir in November 2008. Our factory with our skilled team of 175 empleyees, is equipped with fully advanced machines and systems to provide a precious and an excellent production. Sistem Teknik A.S. serves his customers with professional dealers not only in Turkey, but also in 50 different countries with full spare parts and aftersale services. Our products have a serious marketshare in the Middle East region, CIS Countries, East Europe, North Africa and the Balkans, and as a result of our quality policy and professional principles it expanded to the West European countries.

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It is a sole principle of our company to keep improving itself in conformity with the new technological and commercial conditions that change everyday, together with our regular long term basis work ethics. Our company is a leading Turkish company specialized in the manufacturing of “Electrostatic Powder Coating Equipment and Complete Painting Systems” with 20 years of knowledge and practical experience.

Products The Electron E-COAT AP Master Series range of equipment is suitable for both manual and automatic applications. The AP Series rapidly applies powder on difficult coating surfaces, due to the dense phase powder feed pump. The dense phase transportation of powder allows the user precise control of the velocity of the powder on to the part. Coating thickness is easily achieved with repeatability and control due to the elimination of the Venturi Style pump. The Electron Master E-FEED AP pump allows the user to achieve the best possible finish with ultimate control.

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A powder coating that makes plastics conductive FreiLacke adds a highly innovative conductive primer to its system coatings range It is still considered a challenge to provide plastics with a highperformance powder coating. Thanks to a special pigmentation, the new UR 1967 conductive primer from FreiLacke makes their surfaces conductive, which means that they can be coated with the same material as metals. As a result, UR 1967 perfectly complements the company's family of system coatings. Plastics are lightweights with very good static properties. That makes them a great choice for the production of components in many industries, such as the automotive sector, in mechanical engineering as well as the furniture and sanitary sectors. Their downside: They are only somewhat suited for powder coatings since they often cannot withstand the high baking temperatures. But what do you do if a customer wants the plastic components of their machines to look like the metal attachments and provide them with the same surface structure? How can you create a harmonious overall look? The horizontal system coatings from FreiLacke provide the solution: These are different coating systems that are so well tailored to various substrates that the coated components are perfectly matched in terms of their colour, gloss and structure, and they can be installed next to one another without diminishing their look.

and thereby optimally EFDEDUR conductive primer UR1967 prepares it for the electrostatic application The EFDEDUR UR1967 conductive primer is a solvent-based 2C polyurethane of a top coat. “First, the primer based on an acrylic resin cross-linked with isocyanate. It is well suited for plastic substrates, such as polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile/butadiene/ primer is applied to the styrene copolymers (ABS) and others. The matt conductive primer features a non-conductive substrate viscosity on delivery of 35-45 seconds/4 mm viscosity cup; its maximum using the conventional processing time is 2 h at 20°C. Oven drying possible up to 80°C; in the case pneumatic process. Thanks of air drying, the conductive primer is dust dry after 10 minutes (degree of drying 1/ DIN EN ISO 9117-5), dry to the touch after 1.5 h (degree of to its stable binding agent drying 4/ DIN EN ISO 9117-5) and completely dry after 7 days (pendulum base, UR1967 survives the damping/ DIN EN ISO 1522). Different colours are available upon request. baking process well and does not become brittle”, explains Andreas Morlock, the head result in a more uniform, reproducible of Development and Application Technology surfaces and attachments that have identical for Industrial Coatings at FreiLacke. colours, structures and gloss levels. And This ensures a permanently good adhesion this results in a much better finish”, explains to the substrate. Andreas Hepting from FreiLacke's Industry

Effectively avoiding overspray The result: Using the UR1967M conductive primer, even plastic attachments can be prepared in a way to ensure that they can be coated with the same powder as the rest of the object that is to be coated. Ideally, the primed plastic parts can be installed before the object receives its top coat. This offers the big advantage of not having to apply the top coat to each individual component. Another advantage: There is less overspray than if each individual component had to be coated. “All of these measures

Thanks to the new conductive primer from FreiLacke, it is now also possible to powder coat plastic parts on workpieces.

Sales department. In order to successfully use the primer, the coating systems and the plastic have to be well coordinated. The plastic as well as the conductive primer have to withstand the thermal loads in the powder furnace. In addition, the primer layer has to be applied evenly all over. This prevents disruptions to the electrostatic field and therefore prevents coating faults in the top coat. For more information visit: www.freilacke.de Even when aluminium meets plastics on the workpiece, it still allows a homogeneous result to be achieved in the end.

Special pigmentation Plastics generally don’t have good conductive characteristics, which means that a direct coating using an electrostatic process is not possible. This is where the new FreiLacke EFDEDUR UR1967 conductive primer comes into play: Thanks to its special pigmentation, it makes the surface of the plastics conductive

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HMG Launch 70 New Metallic Colours for Colour Box A range of 70 new metallic colours have been made available by HMG Paints for their HMG ColourBase Colour Box. The new metallic colours are available in a range of HMG products and are ideal for industries such as Commercial Vehicle, Horseboxes and ACE (Agricultural and Construction Equipment) amongst others.

“Our colour team have worked tirelessly to bring these new metallic shades to our distributor network and customers, the new colours have been developed based on extensive collaboration with our customers and partners” commented Danny Cleary, HMG Sales Director. “The new metallic colours are a great compliment to the existing 2,400 colours and will be popular across a number of industries.” The new range provides enhanced colour matching capability for HMG’s customers and distribution network. With the system utilising HMG’s existing Unit Lite colourants there is no need for expensive investment and the colours are available simply via a software update of ColourBase, the bespoke HMG colour formulation software which already boasts over 90,000 colours. The ColourBase Colour Box has been an unprecedented success since its launch and contains over 2400 colour chips, displayed in chromatic order within 20 fan decks. The ColourBase Colour Box is a multi-function tool, in the sense that not only each colour has a chromatic code that identifies its position in the colour sequence, but it also corresponds to a colour existing on the market for reference. The ColourBase Colour Box has already been put to good use by a number of customers who are using HMG’s Acrythane 4G. Up and down the UK vehicle fleets are using colours from the ColourBase Colour Box and seeing exceptional results using the high gloss, high solids acrylic polyurethane coating developed to meet and exceed the stringent requirements of the commercial vehicle market. “The new metallic shades combine popular metallics from ranges such as RAL and leading Commercial Vehicle OEM’s along with the industry expertise of our

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colour team who have developed new shades that offer chromatic continuity.” added Danny Cleary. “Having these colours available in the Colour Box carry case means that representatives can match out on site and have depots produce the colour almost immediately across a number of HMG systems.” HMG Paints innovative Unit Lite Colourants and ColourBase have been a key tool for the company and its nationwide distributor network for the last decade, and combined with the ColourBase Colour Box, distributors can provide even more outstanding colour choice across a number of HMG systems. For more information on HMG’s colour services visit, https://www.hmgpaint.com/ services/colourmatching. The colours contained in the box, available in a counter top version or carry case, are sourced from a number of popular colour systems, including RAL, British Standard, Commercial Vehicle Fleet Colours, Agricultural, Afnor and more. As the UK’s largest independent paint manufacturer, HMG Paints Ltd rely on a loyal, countrywide distribution network to supply and service previously unreachable customers and expand the HMG Paints brand. New distributors are selected based upon their reputation, expertise, and local knowledge, to find a local distributor visit https://www.hmgpaint.com. HMG’s ColourBase software boasts a library of over 200,000 different colour formulations, including RAL, BS, Pantone, NCS, OEM, commercial fleet, agricultural machinery and house colours. The database of colours is updated regularly online, ensuring all new shade formulations and base products are added, including the new ColourBase Colour Box range of metallics. Colours are reproduced with a consistently accurate colour due to the first-class tinters. Furthermore, the quick turnaround of requested colour formulations offers customers a competitive advantage. Telephone: 0161 205 7631 Visit: www.hmgpaint.com

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Interpon Helps Illuminate the Power of Powder Coatings Through Partnership with 3Brothers Interpon, the powder coatings brand from AkzoNobel, is helping 3Brothers, a leading international lighting design and manufacturer in Egypt, to accelerate its growth and support its sustainability ambitions through the proven durability of the Interpon Redox range. Egypt has many extremes of temperature, with high salinity in the air and frequent sandstorms. This means that the coatings applied to the lighting products – many of which are used outside – have to be durable. This protects them against corrosion, and helps maintain the integrity and stability of the color even in harsh sunlight. The Interpon team therefore worked with experts within 3Brothers to conduct a series of extensive in-house trials before reaching a conclusion. They have decided upon Interpon’s Redox Plus range with a UV resistant topcoat as providing the most effective protection in the challenging environment of North Africa where the manufacturer’s products are primarily sold.

The Redox Plus range is a powder primer protective barrier that gives enhanced corrosion protection across a range of metal substrates, from mild steel to aluminum. It can protect products for C5 environment for 7 to 15 years, while providing more than 25 years of durability in a C3 corrosivity level. The collaborative approach from the local AkzoNobel team during testing and trialing was key to establishing the successful partnership which is now exploring Interpon’s other innovations. George Micheal, CEO of 3Brothers, says that reputation is everything and he cannot afford for his products to fail: “The Interpon team was very helpful in providing samples so we could assess how their products behaved on different materials and in different conditions when subjected to corrosion,” he explains. Sustainability is a key focus area for both businesses. As a powder coating, Interpon’s Redox Plus is free from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), meaning it is less harmful to the environment: “Sustainability is very important to us as a business and clients are increasingly specifying the use of powder coatings,” George adds.

Sanal Limoncuoğlu, Commercial Director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings South and East Europe agrees: “Working with 3Brothers using products with a proven performance highlights the value of building meaningful partnerships with businesses that share our passion for innovation and sustainability. These partnerships are key to our mutual success and delivering long-term, sustainable growth.” The collaboration between the two businesses extends beyond the powder in the box. While performance is vital, and costs need to remain competitive, the additional testing that George’s team performs are also shared with AkzoNobel’s technical teams. This supports further research and development into how Interpon Redox performs in extreme conditions. 3Brothers has also been quick to embrace the antimicrobial technology in Interpon AM for lighting products used in hospital and healthcare environments. They are also now exploring the use of Interpon 610 Low-E powder coatings – coatings that can be cured more quickly or at lower temperatures – to improve productivity and/or to further reduce energy consumption. “We are excited about our collaboration with AkzoNobel Powder Coatings as experts in making paints and bringing surface to life,” George adds, “and look forward to working with them in assuring our long-term manufacturing success.” 3Brothers was founded more than 30 years ago and has grown to become a hugely successful business with a 20-25% market share in Egypt alone. The company designs and manufactures more than 6,000 different products, from interior downlights to exterior streetlights, servicing both retail and commercial segments. For more information, please visit www.akzonobel.com

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Straaltechniek UK Provides Peening Upgrades for Melling Performance Springs Over the past 25 years Performance Springs (now Melling Performance Springs) have proudly established themselves as a leading innovator in the field of high-performance spring technology and bespoke spring manufacturing, with a global reputation for excellence, quality, and reliability. Recently the team at Melling Performance Springs discussed the potential requirement to increase their capacity for batch peening bespoke manufactured springs which they provide for specialist applications. Not only did they look to increase their capacity but also wanted to see where improvements could be made with the peening process through new technology. As a valued customer of Straaltechniek UK, who have been providing assistance through servicing and supplying spares on their existing 2 shot peening machines John Featherstone (Business Support Manager, Melling Performance Springs) made contact with James Lees (UK Sales Manager, Straaltechniek UK) to see what options were available for supplying a machine, with upgraded features that would improve the peening process. After further discussions a site visit was arranged to discuss the options further with Phil Turner (Technical and Product Quality Manager, Melling Performance Springs) and a quotation was provided for a 2nd hand refurbished 85lt capacity rubber belt peening machine to include upgrades including their High Performance Long Life Blast Wheel with inverter to control the peening intensity, Automatic Abrasive Media Replenisher to ensure the correct working mix of abrasive is in the system providing better coverage on the batch of springs being peened as well as an additional door safety interlock.

Phil Turner, Technical and Product Quality Manager at Melling Performance Springs said; Our business is centred around very demanding, high performance, high stress, fatigue critical products. The Shot peening process is an extremely critical process for the company and these types of products. As a hands on Technical and Quality guy, I’m always looking into ways to improve our process control and new technologies to enable us to refine/ improve our processes. Straaltechniek UK Ltd are a dynamic company that were able to tailor a very specific combination of machine modifications to meet and exceed our expectations. Using a combination of Alman Arc testing and XRD (Xray diffraction), we have been able to see tangible compressive residual stress benefits from the improved Kinematics that the direct drive, curved bladed, GN blast Wheel induces during the peening cycle. The auto replenishment system adds an extra level of process control to the machine. The CCW (conditioned cut wire) mix and throughput is more consistent, giving improved batch peening consistency/repeatability. Crispian Knight, Managing Director at Melling Performance Springs said: “The new blast wheel intensity delivers improved performance, which in turn improves product quality and the cycle time reduction reduces energy costs, all around a great new investment for the company”

Melling then asked about the possibility of supplying these same upgrades onto the 2 machines already on site at Melling and a revised quote to include for taking both machines back to Straaltechniek UK’s workshop and adding these key features and after the quotation was reviewed an order was place for the full package offered, which included the initial 2nd hand refurbished machine, as well as the 2 existing peening machines being upgraded as well. The 1st of the 3 machines on this order is now complete and after successful trials in Straaltechniek UK’s show room in Sheffield, the machine was delivered and installed and is providing the best results Melling have seen and can also reduce their cycle times meaning increased production through this machine. Work on the next machine is now being started and will no doubt provide the same type of results by using the same state of the art technology as the 85ltr machine.

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James Lees, UK Sales Manager at Straaltechniek UK said; “This has been a very exciting project to be involved in and with the successful install of the 1st machine and seeing the high level results it is achieving is fantastic and I am looking forward to the next 2 machines being upgraded also. It has been a pleasure dealing with Melling on this project and the future relationship between the 2 companies looks very bright” Tel: +44 (0) 1253 716 900 Email: springsales@melling.com Visit: www.mellingperformancesprings.com Telephone: +44 (0) 114 257 1077 Email: info@straaltechniek.co.uk Visit: www.straaltechniek.co.uk

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Haviland Limited - manufacturers and installers of pretreatment and finishing systems Haviland is a family run business, based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire specialising in designing and manufacturing bespoke pretreatment systems, industrial ovens, air recirculation ovens, infrared ovens, paint booths, powder booths, manual and automatic material processing conveyor systems. Their experience allows them to provide equipment for clients to a high standard and designed specifically for their own particular processes. Haviland are happy to provide either one piece of equipment or total systems. They have many years of experience designing and installing industrial ovens dating back to the first Saracen oven manufactured in 1979 and which is still in use over 30 years later.

Let’s take a closer look at Haviland’s ovens:

Insulated floors are available which reduces the amount of heat required to bring the oven to temperature, resulting in a more efficient oven.

Large Ovens Haviland’s large industrial ovens are sent to site in a flat pack form and assembled and tested by their competent fitting team and engineers. Constructed from a laminated panel system, which eliminates through metal at the corners. Fans circulate air down either side of the oven inside ductwork, while their ‘plug’ construction allows for easy removal of the motor and impeller for maintenance and service.

These industrial ovens can incorporate conveyors for ease of loading larger components. Small Ovens Heated by either newly designed open coil elements, which offer greater surface area for rapid heat transfer and greater temperature control, or gas burners.

Insulated floors are available which reduces the amount of heat required to bring the oven to temperature, resulting in a more efficient oven. Their industrial ovens can incorporate conveyors for ease of loading larger components. Medium Ovens The medium sized industrial ovens can be built at the Haviland premises or sent to your site in a flat pack style to be assembled and tested by their competent fitting team and engineers. Constructed from a laminated panel system, which eliminates through metal at the corners, and with their newly designed frame, reduces its footprint on your factory floor. Either one twin exit or two single fans circulate air down either side of the oven inside ductwork, while their ‘plug’ construction allows for easy removal of the motor and impeller for maintenance and service. CONTINUED ON PAGE 54

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The smaller industrial ovens are built at the Haviland premises and tested prior to delivery to ensure you receive a fully functional oven from the moment you press go. Constructed from a laminated panel system, which eliminates through metal at the corners, and with a newly designed frame, reduces its footprint on your factory floor. Twin exit fan circulates air down either side of the oven, while its ‘plug’ construction allows for easy removal of the motor and impeller for maintenance and service. The small industrial ovens come with an insulated floor as standard to aid in structural rigidity. Radiant (Infra Red) Industrial Ovens The Saracen radiant industrial ovens are designed for both metal and wooden components. Haviland's specially designed emitters radiate an even temperature over the whole of oven hot zone. Powered by gas or electric in short, medium or long wave form they cover the whole spectrum of product needs. For more information please contact the Haviland team.

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Croom Precision Medical chooses Rösler as a strategic partner for the design, manufacture and installation of a dependable orthopaedic implant finishing system This was no exception when Croom Medical approached Rösler with their plans to expand and increase their production & throughput of medical implants. As an industry leader in utilising high-tech, high-growth, cutting-edge medical device manufacturing technology, Croom Medical has over 37 years’ experience in partnering with global healthcare companies as an outsourced manufacturing service of high precision components and medical devices. The cooperation throughout the project from Croom Medical, the end customer and the personnel involved within the Rösler

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organisation, both in the UK & Germany, was indispensable from the initial contact through to the final installation & commissioning. The project itself and timeframe was completed within the expected timeline and also, in part, took place under some rather complicated circumstances (COVID restrictions and required protocol) however, with the support from all at Croom Medical to our installation and engineering team, everything resulted in a commendable operation. With the installation now in place, Croom Medical can immediately proceed with the validation processes to fulfil their promise to their customer and subsequent commitments to patients.

The Rösler equipment is designed to polish implants to an agreed standard, set within the industry, where surface finishing after machining is stipulated to provide consistent and reproducible results in a controlled process. The advantage of the Rösler designed system is the ability to finish multiple implants at a time based on the required batch size, which in turn reduces overall cost per part compared to other traditional finishing methods. Rösler UK Ltd Mass Finishing – Shot Blasting – AM Solutions Visit: www.rosler.com

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Nano-coatings: Protecting your work environment inside and out Nano-ceramic and nano-coatings have evolved over the last 40 years to protect many different types of surface in domestic, commercial and industrial settings, from the washroom to moving metal parts. Nano-coatings provide a range of functions from heavy-duty corrosion protection and increased durability, to making life easier and safer with easy-clean formulations and active long term antimicrobial surface kill. To understand how these coatings can offer such a wide range of functions and benefits from one genre, it’s important to focus on specific nano-coating chemistry . The category in focus is based on nanoscale molecules of silicon dioxide (Si02), hydrogen and nitrogen. State-of-the-art technology combines these components to produce a ‘glass-like coating’ that can adhere to natural, synthetic or metallic surfaces. The coating becomes part of the substrate – enhancing performance and delivering new functionality to the surface. In many instances, the new or enhanced functionality offers the ability to repel liquids and dirt, as

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well as resisting scratches and UV radiation. Due to the permanent and inert nature of the coatings’ bond with the surface, they are highly abrasion resistant. For any such coating, mechanical, weathering and abrasion resistance information should be readily available, ideally to an ISO standard. Due to the extensive range of functionalities that nano-coatings offer, they make maintaining your business’s external environment easier as they can be used to: Protect building exteriors from graffiti and bird dropping damage as well as unsightly gum Make glass and signage easy to clean Reduce lichen, moss and fungus build-up Resist water ingress The importance of external maintenance is never lost on employees, customers and visitors, contributing to brand image and projecting that all-important first impression, whilst also reducing perpetual maintenance costs Internally, nano coatings have the ability not just to maintain the aesthetics and performance of a building’s glass, kitchen surfaces and washrooms, but also to help maintain your employees’ health and wellbeing with the use of antimicrobial coatings, such as Liquid Guard™. Nano-Care’s market-leading product has proven to be effective throughout the turmoil of the last two years, helping businesses remain operational while keeping their cleaning costs manageable. Though pandemic restrictions have now been removed, every business has a heightened

awareness of how easily illness can spread (especially during flu season) along with its health and welfare responsibilities. Due to Liquid Guard’s active anti-microbial ingredient and the resulting surface structure, it physically kills microbes that land on it from a sneeze, cough or hand transfer – constantly. Liquid Guard (and Liquid Guard Textile) permanently adheres to hard surface substrates (and textiles) such as tables, door handles, stair bannisters and touch screens. It is scratch resistant, free from SVHC’s and its effectiveness has been tested and certified against enveloped viruses such as Influenza A and SARS CoV-2. Once applied, regular prepandemic cleaning routines can be reinstated for normal upkeep to remove dust and debris from the surface, while the coating only requires reapplication in twelve months’ time. The burning question: Can a once-a-year coating really keep a surface constantly free from viruses? Yes! Liquid Guard applicators and end users (including UK Government service providers) undertake adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing on surfaces post-application to verify effectiveness, and the results can be found on our website. Liquid Guard permanent bond antimicrobial coating offers facilities managers a real alternative to continual wiping down of surfaces – morning, noon and night. It delivers long-term, independently tested and certified antimicrobial action that is financially sustainable: today, next week and in 52 weeks’ time! Visit: www.nano-care.co.uk

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chromitAL TCP Trivalent Chrome Passivation for Aluminium SurTec 650 chromitAL provides excellent bare corrosion resistance on unpainted surfaces and enhances adhesion of organic coatings. Applications include plain and anodized aluminium. drop-in replacement for conventional hexavalent chrome passivation environmentally safe, non-toxic, simple to operate and waste treat meets or exceeds MIL-DTL-81706B and MILDTL-5541F for bare corrosion (336 h in NSS per ASTM B-117) respectively, DIN EN ISO 9227

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Cox Powertrain use MecWash Solo to assist with global expansion Cox Powertrain, the innovative British manufacturers of high-powered diesel outboard engines, contacted MecWash to find a parts washing system to assist their cleaning processes. After a period of growth, the engineers found that the workload had increased substantially and Cox needed to improve efficiency. Peter Woodhead, manufacturing engineer at Cox Powertrain, said: “We contacted MecWash following recommendations we had received from our hydraulics supplier who already had a MecWash cleaning system. Speaking with Paul Jarratt, sales manager at MecWash, it was clear MecWash could provide the machines which could cope with the workload. The main goal with the parts washing machine was to clean the coolant and swarf from aluminium machined parts and hydraulic components .” Paul comments: “After talking to Peter and listening to Cox’s situation, the Solo was the most suitable machine thanks to its ability to remove preservative oils, machining lubricants, metal swarf and chips from machined components. The MecWash Solo provides powerful rotational spray washing and hot air drying to clean the contamninents from their machined parts. The compact footprint of the Solo makes it an ideal choice for a busy workshop where floorspace is at a premium. Peter Woodhead continued: “The Solo has given the team confidence the components will be clean and dry plus the efficiency of the machine means the growth we have seen on the production line does not impact the cleanliness standards of our work.” The Cox Powertrain story is remarkable. In the 1990s, Charles Good began his search for a lightweight diesel engine capable of satisfying the large global demand for a diesel outboard engine. After being unable to find one, he secured the financial backing needed to create one. Cox Powertrain was then able to purpose build state-of-the-art production facilities. Smart technology and delivery of exceptional quality standards help ensure the flawless quality of the Cox Powertrain engines. Today, Cox Powertrain are worldwide leaders with their V8 diesel outboard, the CXO300 which has proved popular due to safety, superior performance,

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reliability and equipment life span by taking the best from the automotive world and combining it with the very best technologies from the marine industry. The CXO300 diesel outboard represents a new generation of technology which includes up to 30% fuel savings and 30% less CO2 emissions. This is perfect for both commercial and recreational use, and the CXO300 engine is being enjoyed by yachting enthusiasts around the world. John Pattison, managing director at MecWash, comments: “We are confident that our advanced washing system will surpass the cleaning results Cox Powertrain require. Our commitment to working closely with our

customers means we are able to support Cox in getting the optimum cleaning solution. “The uniqueness of their product, the scaling of the business and the effective fundraising has put Cox in a very strong position moving forward and I look forward to following their journey.” adds John. For further information about MecWash Systems Limited please visit www.mecwash. com or call 01684 271600 to discuss your parts cleaning requirements. Telephone: +44 (0) 1684 271600 Email: enquire@MecWash.co.uk Visit: www.mecwash.co.uk

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Straaltechniek UK Limited

8 Valley Works, Grange Lane, Sheffield, S5 0DQ, United Kingdom

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