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Growth Follows MBO
01 Oct 2005
Following the management buy out of Protective Finishing Group Ltd (Profin) last December, Profin has enjoyed an exceptional year of growth in what has been a very difficult period for the industry in general. Continued improvement in efficiency has resulted in lower costs enabling additional sales to be secured by keen pricing without affecting financial stability.
Continual Investment in Technology and Quality
01 Oct 2005
TW Bayston Ltd specialises in supplying corrosion resistant finishes for the automotive industry, and achieved accreditation to the TS16949 automotive industry quality standard in March. TWB is investing in new process technology, environmental and energy management systems and waste reduction in order to develop long term trading agreements with key customers based on cost reduction, quality, on time delivery and environmental awareness.
Industry Specific Software Solution Comes of Age
01 Oct 2005
West Bromwich based, Computer Software Group has this month launched its latest offering from the Chorus product suite. For over 30 years Chorus software has been designed for (and built using the expertise of) SEA members in the UK such as Frost Electroplating and Afon Tinplate.
Seminar for Finishers
01 Oct 2005
The Surface Engineering Association (SEA) is to stage a major seminar for the finishing industry to run alongside Surface World + Paint & Powder 2005. Just a short walk from the exhibition in the NEC Pavilion, the seminar venue will be the Crowne Plaza Hotel. There will also be a dinner at the hotel in the evening of 8 November, jointly sponsored by the SEA and Surface World magazine.
Plating Partnership Leads to New Cadmium Plant
01 Oct 2005
In what is believed to be a unique arrangement in the aerospace industry, Westland Transmissions, based in Yeovil has recently signed an agreement with Exeter based South West Metal Finishing (SWMF), to outsource electroplating requirements.
Testing Equipment for Coating Process on Show
01 Oct 2005
At the Surface World show, Elcometer of Manchester will be exhibiting a complete range of test equipment for use at all stages of the coating inspection process. Elcometer are the largest manufacturers of high quality inspection equipment with specialised divisions dedicated to coatings inspection, concrete inspection and industrial metal detection.
Biennial Showcase for Finishing Industry Opens
01 Oct 2005
Surface World + Paint & Powder 2005 is the only dedicated finishing industry exhibition in the UK until 2007. All aspects of product finishing, surface treatment and industrial coatings will be represented, providing the finishing industry with major sales and marketing platforms.
