REACH, the EU’s regulation designed to protect human health and the environment from chemical risks – celebrates its 10-year anniversary on 1 June 2017. Here we speak to Chris Mayer, Health and Safety Environmental Manager, at South West Metal Finishing (SWMF) about the regulation that drives many manufacturers to distraction.

A new line of primer and topcoat systems is available for restoration of architectural metal structures such as wall panels, window and door frames, roofs, railings, overhangs and decorative features.

This article will be primarily focused on traditional barrier protection and how breakthroughs in formulation and manufacturing techniques have led to advances in edge corrosion protection.

Valflon was the ideal coating choice for this specific project, as it is known to retain its color for many years, as well as resist harsh weather elements, airborne chemicals and acid. It combines high gloss and bold colors, keeping the university’s cohesive look both stable and stunning.

An innovative primer that stops corrosion for decades has caught the attention of multinational paint companies. Unlike traditional primers that sit on the surface of steel, this primer chemically bonds with steel to form an alloy layer that corrosion cannot penetrate.]

The coatings used for this project provide exceptional protection against dirt and stains, and are designed to resist chalking and fading. Additionally, the exterior insulated metal panels offer energy savings to the new academic building through their superior thermal efficiency.

Through shared company values, Manchester-based companies, HMG Paints, Taylor Fay Homes and Macmillan Cancer Support have come together to show how businesses can utilize their core business activities to make a huge positive impact in their community, through HMG Paints’ “Paint The Town Green” campaign.

Demand for adhesive technologies will surge across multiple industries, including automotive, flexible packaging, goods assembling and general manufacturing.

With input from its information technology team, this company implemented digital process automation (DPA) software to customize a solution that would replace not only the paper-and-email project management for the pilot plant and its chemists but also other business processes.

Composed of nine campuses, the University of California system boasts well-ranked, diverse schools, attended by students from across the world. University of California-Riverside is no exception. With a vibrant and engaged student body, plans were drafted to expand the Student Recreation Center in order to support students in extracurricular activities and serve as a place to unwind.