Sustaining Member List

Corporate Sustaining Members

Atotech Deutschland GmbH
Erasmusstrasse 20, 10553 Berlin. Postfach 210780, 10507 Berlin, Germany
Contact: Mr Pablo Nieto-Aliseda VP-GMF
Telephone: 0049 30 349 85 851 Facsimilie: 004930 349 85 487
E-mail: pablo.nieto-aliseda@atotech.com

MacDermid
245 Freight Street, Waterbury, CTO 6702 USA
Contact: Renee Mancinone
Telephone: 001 800 3254 158 Facsimilie: 001 203 5757 990
E-mail: rmancinone@macdermid.com

Sustaining Members

Able Metal Finishing Ltd
Unit 9, Steyning Way, Green Lane, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 6DL
Contact: Mr John Joiner-Director
Telephone: 020 8570 5701 Facsimile: 020 8570 5706
E-Mail:enquiries@ablemetalfinishing.co.uk
Website: www.ablemetalfinishing.co.uk
We offer the service of zinc plating, clear, colour and black passivation; copper, nickel and chrome plating of brass, steel and aluminium; pickling, electropolishing and passivating of stainless steel.

Ad-Qual Castech Ltd
28, Mirfield Road,Solihull, B91 1JD
Contact: Mr Malcolm Griffiths-Director /Mr Mike Cowley-Advisor
Telephone: 0121 711 8785 Facsimile: 0121 711 8785
E-Mail: castech@blueyonder.co.uk
Web:www.castechnology.co.uk
Ad-Qual provide comprehensive advisory services for the Organic Finishing Industry based upon practical experience. We advise on application methods and materials. We perfect cost reduction, training, environmental and quality systems. We are problem solvers.

Advanced Surface Treatments Ltd
Unit 11,Alpha Business Park, Deedmore Road, Coventry, West Midlands CV2 1 EQ
Contact: Mr David J Stevens-Managing Director / Mr Rob Hurrell-Sales Manager
Telephone: 024 7660 3232 Facsimile: 024 7661 1776
E-Mail:david_stevens@astec-uk.com
Web:www.astec-uk.com
Advanced Surface Treatments are a world leader in the electroplating industry.With the use of fully automated, state-of-the-art, plc controlled plating lines AST specializes in the application of Zinc-Alloy coatings(namely Zinc-Nickel, Tin-Zinc and Zinc-Iron;along side Acid Zinc and Electroless Nickel).Each process is branded under its own unique ASTEC code and incorporates the use of Trivalent(Chrome VI-free) passivates in a variety of colours. The full range of ASTEC processes adhere to most major automotive plating specifications.

Aerospace Surface Treatments Ltd
Units 1&2,Farrow Road, Chelmsford Ind Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3TH
Contact: Mr Adrian Yeo-Laboratory Manager
Telephone: 01245 350444 Facsimile: 01245 492901
E-Mail:adrian.yeo@inflite.co.uk
Metal Finishing Services with Aerospace, Defence and BSI approvals. Processes include Non-Destructive Testing, Abrasive and Chemical Cleaning, Anodising, Alocrom, Stove Enamelling and Zinc or Aluminium Metal Spraying, Cadmium, Phosphating, Hard Anodising, Painting.

Allenchrome Electroplating Ltd
Lancaster Road, Pocklington Industrial Estate, Pocklington, York, YO42 1NP
Contact: Mr Paul Allen-Managing Director
Telephone: 01759 303788 Facsimile: 01759 305776
E-Mail:sales@allenchrome.com
Web www.allenchrome.co.uk
Metal polishing, bright nickel, bright chrome, all passivates, i.e. chromate, clear, olive drab and lacquer. Finiguard. Acid zinc Vat/barrel specification work. Approvals by Britax PMG & major hydraulic companies.

Almetron Ltd
Unit 24, Abenbury Way, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, LLl3 9UZ
Contact: Mr Brian Tomkins-Managing Director
Telephone: 01978 660297 Facsimile: 01978 661104
E-Mail:info@almetron.co.uk
Almetron manufactures a large range of pre-treatment and process chemicals used in metal finishing, plus ancillary equipment for chemical dosing, work handling etc.

Aluminium Finishing Association
National Metalforming Centre, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6PY
Contact: Mr Tom Siddle, Secretary
Telephone: 0121 601 6363
Fax: 0870 138 9714
Web: www.alfed.org.uk
Email: afa@alfed.org.uk
The Aluminium Finishing Trade Association dealing with powder coating and architectural and strip anodizing.

Amphenol Ltd
Thanetway, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3JF
Telephone: 01227 773256
Fax: 01227 276571
Contacts: Mr Richard Sleight - Plating Process Specialist
Web: www.amphenol.co.uk
Email: richardsleight@amphenol.co.uk
Plating of small component parts in nickel, cadmium, zinc cobalt, gold, silver and tin, primarily for Aerospace and Defence applications.

APPH Basingstoke MRO
Unit 14-18 Bilton Road, Kingsland Industrial Estate, Basingstoke RG24 8LJ
Mr Matthew Pedley - H S & E Advisor
Telephone: 01256 300864
Fax: 01256 840278
Web: www.trinityaero.co.uk
Email: matthew.pedley@apphbasingstoke.com
A member of the APPH Group, specialising in the repair and overhaul of aerospace components. Facilities include - chrome, cadmium, sulphamate nickelplating, Alocrom, shot peening, machining, plasma spraying and painting

Atotech UK Ltd
William Street, West Bromwich,West Midlands, B70 OBE.
Contact: Mr Mark Mukerji
Telephone: 0121 606 7777 Facsimile: 0121 606 7200
E-Mail: mark.mukerji@atotech.com
Web www.atotech.de
Leading world supplier of advanced surface treatment processes and systems for the Decorative, Functional, Electronic and Precious Metal applications. Products and processes include cleaners, pretreatment, etches. brass, copper, bright and satin, nickel, chromium and trivalent chromium, electroless nickel, zinc, zinc nickel alloys, zinc iron alloys, zinc cobalt alloys. Precious metal processes include pure and alloy golds, palladium, palladium nickel, silver, ruthenium and platinum. Atotech also supply the Albrilac and Albrifin range of electrophoretic lacquers and post dye systems. In addition Atotech supplies copper pyrophosphate, nickel sulphamate, electronic grade fluoborate, tin and lead methane sulphamate and a wide range of metal anodes, including nickel, copper, tin and tin lead.
Atotech also supplies "turnkey" projects and project management featuring horizontal and vertical plating and process technologyand is an acredited QS 9000 company.

BAE Systems Integrated Systems Technology
Chemical & Metallurgical Laboratory, Broad Oak, The Airport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PQ
Contact: Mr Clive Arnold-Chief Chemist
Telephone: 02392 226128 Facsimile: 02392 226001
E-Mail: clive.arnold@baesystems.com
Web: www.amsjv.com
AMS is a world leader in the provision of integrated defence and electronic systems. Annual turnover in excess of 1.2 billion euros. Customer base in over one hundred countries.

E. Braude (London) Ltd
Liberta House, Scotland Hill, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 8JR
Contact: Mr David Snoxhill-Managing Director
Telephone: 01252 876123 Facsimile: 01252 875281
E-Mail:sales@braude.co.uk
Web:www.braude.co.uk
Manufacturers of Heating and cooling equipment for the highly corrosive solutions found in Metal Finishing and Processing, including:
• POLARIS Modular and Popular electric immersion heaters
• NAUTILUS PTFE tank heaters and coolers
• JETSTREAM external heating and cooling systems
• THERMASTER non-corrodible thermostatic controllers
• LEVELMASTER liquid level controllers
• TANKMASTER DUAL temperature and Level controller
• FROGSPAWN thermal insulation spheres
• BRAUDE self priming chemical pumps
• Process and storage tanks
BRAUDE equipment will not corrode. Management systems certified to ISO BS EN 9001:2000

British Society for Coatings Technology
C/O Albion Specialities, Pensnett House, Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford DY6 7PP
Contact: Mr Keith Dobell, Honorary Secretary
Telephone: 01384 400222
Fax: 01384 400020
E-Mail: keith.dobell@albionchemicals.co.uk
Web: www.coatingstech.org
The British Society for Coatings Technology (BSCT) was founded in 1928 by a group of paint technologists. It joined with the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) and represents the interests of the Coatings Industry Internationally. Its mission is to promote education, research and communication within the coatings industry, supporting its members in their professional development.

Chemetall PLC
Denbigh Road, Bletchley
Milton Keynes, MK1 1 PB
Contact: Mr Chris Miller-Marketing Manager
Telephone: 01908 649333 Facsimile: 01908 373939
E-Mail: chris.miller@chemetall.com
Web:www.chemetall.co.uk
Chemetall PLC is the leading UK manufacturer and supplier of surface treatment technology offering a comprehensive range of chemical systems to serve a great diversity of applications including:
- Metal pre-treatment systems for improved paint adhesion, corrosion protection, metal forming, wear resistance, etc.
- Aircraft maintenance and engine overhaul systems for both civil and military
- Dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection materials for Non-Destructive Testing
- Transport cleaning systems
- Specialised cleaning, decarbonising and paint removal systems

Chestech Ltd
4 Hadrians Way, Glebe Farm Ind Est, Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1ST
Contact: Mr J Sellars, Technical Sales Manager
Telephone; 01788 537535
Facsimile: 01788 535835
E-Mail: jonathan@chestech.co.uk
Web: www.chestech.co.uk
Chestech are UK distributors for Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials. Chestech are suppliers of processes for microfabrication, advanced packaging, electronic and printed circuit board manufacture. Products include micro resists, dry film, bronze, copper, tin, nickel, chromium, gold, silver, palladium, ruthenium, tin-nickel, palladium-nickel and nickel-phosphorous plating. Ancillary products include cleaners, etches, activators, developers, post treatments and stripping solutions.

Chromex (Electro-platers) Ltd
Preston Road, Yardley,
Birmingham, B26 1TQ
Contact: Mrs Kate Turner-Managing Director
Telephone: 0121 706 4122 Facsimile: 0121 604 6262
E mail:kate@bathex.co.uk
Chromex (Electro-plater) Ltd is a company specialising in the polishing, bright nickel chrome plating and gold plating base metals of mild steel and brass. Quotations on application.

Clive Plant & Associates
23 Ironstone Hollow, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, OX15 5NA
Contact: Mr Clive D Plant -Partner
Telephone: 01608 7305090 Facsimile: 01608 730093
E-Mail:cliveplant@aol.com
Web:www.cliveplant.co.uk
Approved independent inspection, testing and Consultancy services for polyester powder coatings, anodic films, fluoropolymers and site applied architectural metalwork finishes. Specification writing. Arbitration services. Advice on remedial site applied finishes.

Elsyca NV
Vaartdijk 3/603, B-3018 Wijgmaal (Leuven), Belgium
Contact:Ms Ilse Evenepoel-S&M Manager
Telephone:0032 2 481 6028 Facsimile:0032 2 463 1706
E-Mail:ilse.evenepoel@elsyca.com
Web:www.elsyca.com
ELSYCA is expert in modelling of all electrochemical industrial processes.Our simulation software + engineering services approach ensures optimization of product quality, process yield & throughput, as well as ecological gains even before investing in extensive research, design or manufacturing steps.

Enthone Ltd
Forsyth Road, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5RZ
Contact: Mr A Barlow
Telephone: 01483 758400 Facsimile: 01483 728837
E-Mail:abarlow@cooksonelectronics.com
Web:www.cooksonelectronics.com
A speciality chemical company operating worldwide as a recognised leader in performance coatings technologies. We offer a very broad array of consistently high quality products including plating equipment. THE TOTAL APPROACH.

Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd
Gordleton Industrial Park, Pennington, Lymington, Hants, S041 8JD
Contact: Mr Ray Scruby-Managing Director
Telephone: 01590 684100 Facsimile: 01590 684110
E-Mail:mail@fischergb.co.uk
Web:www.fischergb.co.uk
This international company is a technical world leader in the supply of Coating Thickness Measuring and Materials Testing Equipment. ' Fischerscope' products include low cost hand-held instruments, Couloscopes, bench instruments, Beta Backscatter and X-Ray Fluorescence Systems. Fischer X-Ray systems lead the world in their ability to measure triple coatings simultaneously, as well as provide accurate measurements of electroless coatings and alloy compositions.

The Galvanizers Association
56 Victoria Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1SY
Contact: Mr William Smith -Technical Manager
Telephone: 0121 355 8838
Fax: 0121 355 8727
Email: ga@hdg.org.uk
Web: www.galvanizing.org.uk
The Galvanizers Association provides authoritative information and advise on hot dip galvanizing to users and potential users. It has a technical team to answer queries about Galvanizing. It also monitors regulations, takes a leading role in standards development and oversees research projects to support and develop the Industry.

Gilbeyco Ltd
2 Pembroke Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1DB
Contact: Mr Cedric Clifford- Managing Director
Telephone:01296 414966 Facsimile: 01296 414969
E-Mail:cedric@gilbeyco.com
Web:www.gilbeyco.com
UK Distributors and Stockists of MEFIAG Pumps and Filters, Filter Papers, Cloths, Cartridges, Maxarea and Carbon Units; RGB Rectifiers, Transformers, Polarity Reversers; AH Meters, Dosing Controller Heaters, Thermostats, Barrels, Tanks and Plant in all Metals and Plastics.

John Godrich
Pellow House, Old Street, Ludlow,
Shropshire, SY8 1 NU
Contact: Mr Jonathan E Godrich
Telephone:01584 873153 Facsimile: 01584 872424
E-Mail:johngodrich@johngodrich.co.uk
web:www.johngodrich.co.uk
Manufacturers and suppliers of corrosion, environmental test cabinets (salt spray, CCT, humidity, temperature) coating test equipment including coating thickness gauges for organic coatings and metal coatings (including X-ray fluorescent XRF equipment ) and laboratory equipment including ovens and balances for laboratory and production. Laboratory and production mixers -light and heavy duty types.

Goodrich Actuation Systems
Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH
Contact: Dr Mark Binfield - Technical Manager
Telephone: 01902 624644 Fax: 01902 624673
Web: www.goodrich.com
Email: mark.binfield@goodrich.com
Goodrich Actuation Systems are a supplier of flight control systems to the world's aircraft industry. The Wolverhampton site has a plating shop with extensive capability in aerospace coatings.

Goodrich Engine Control Systems
Shaftmoor Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8SW
Telephone: 0121 708 5831
Fax: 0121 707 8826
Contact: Mr Terry Hirst - Chief Technologist - Materials
Web: www.goodrich.com
Email: terry.hirst@goodrich.com
Goodrich Engine Control Systems is the world's leading independent engine control supplier. It's wide range of applications includes civil engines, large and small, helicopters and all forms of military aircraft.

Grauer & Weil (India) Ltd
Akurli Road, Kandivli (East),
Mumbai, INDIA 400 101
Contact: Ms Mala Singh
Telephone:00 91-22-56993000 Facsimile:0091-22-56993030
E-Mail:hq@growel.com
Web:www.growel.com
Leading manufacturers and exporters of electroplating chemicals, lacquers, PCB chemical and intermediates. Complete range of plating plants with all accessories. Effluent treatment systems. Licensee for: Goema-Germany, Manz-Germany and Serfilco-USA.

GTZ (India) Private Ltd
9, Brabourne Road, P.O. Box No. 152,
Calcutta 700 001 , West Bengal,
INDIA
Contact: Mr A K Sawalka, Managing Director
Telephone: 0091 332242-9900/01 Facsimile: 0091 3322107634
E-Mail: gtz@cal2.vsnl.net.in
web:www.gtzworld.com
Manufacturers of Electroplating, prepainting and other metal finishing chemicals.

Guyson International Ltd
Snaygill Industrial Estate, Keighley Road,
Skipton, North Yorks, BD23 2QR
Contact: Mr Richard Standing-Int Bus Dev Manager
Telephone: 01756 799911 Facsimile: 01756 790213
E-Mail:richard.standing@guyson.co.uk
Web:www.guyson.co.uk
Setting a world standard in the manufacture of innovative automated blast cleaning, spray washing and Kerry ultrasonic cleaning equipment, manual blast cabinets and media for component cleaning, surface preparation or finishing.

Henkel Technologies
Technology House, Wood End Lane,
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4RQ
Contact: Mr Andy Rabbetts-Technical Manager
Telephone: 01442 233233 Facsimile: 01442 216721
E-Mail:andy.rabbetts@uk.henkel.com
Web:www.henkel.com
Henkel Metal Chemicals product range includes the Parker+Amchem range of phosphate (Granodine®) and chromate (Alocrom®) conversion coatings, Almeco® and Almecolour® aluminium treatment, Suncorite® self phosphating conversion coatings, Armourbond heat resistant coatings, Suncorite Aqua water based anti corrosive coatings, Autophoretic coatings, neutral and alkali spray and immersion cleaners. Paint strippers, derusters, paint spray booth treatment chemicals, dewatering oils temporary preservation products, machine tool lubricants, aviation, railway and vehicle cleaners.

Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil
West Hendford, Yeovil,
Somerset, BA20 2YD
Contact: Mr Alex Evans - Production Supervisor
Telephone: 01935 446298 Facsimile: 01935 427600
E-Mail:Alex.Evans@Honeywell.com
Web:www.honeywell.com
Designers and Manufacturers of control systems for aerospace, marine energy and specialised engineering industries. Aerospace products include pressurisation oxygen and breathing and flight recording.

Hong Kong Metal Finishing Society Ltd
5/F HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowlown Tong, Hong Kong
Telephone: 00852 81200323
Fax: 00852 81200325
Contacts: Mr Wong Luther, Chairman
Web: www.hkmfs.org.hk
Email: secretary@hkmfs.org.hk

Information Management Solutions Ltd
Somerset House, Clarendon Place, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5QN
Contact: Mr Rob Edmonds-Managing Director
Telephone: 01926 332913 Facsimile: 01926 332915
E-Mail: sales@informs.co.uk
Web:www.informs.co.uk
Finish:IT is a leading software solution for the metal finishing industry. The software simplifies the operation of the modern metal finishing shop including plating calculations, order management, quotations and invoicing.

Institute of Corrosion
7b High Street Mews, High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 1EA
Contact: Dr Douglas Mills-Technical Secretary
Telephone: 01525 851771 Facsimile: 01525 376690
E-Mail: admin@icorr.org
Web site: www.icorr.org
ICorr is one of the world's leading organisations concerned with the prevention of industrial corrosion and the development of technology for corrosion control. The Institute organises course seminars, training sessions, technical meetings and specialists conferences. ICorr enjoys a good relationship with Government departments and other official bodies concerned with corrosion control and advise the Department of Trade and Industry on ii corrosion publications. It provides education and training in corrosion science and engineering theory and practice for members and non-members. Meetings are held locally and at national level via branches and divisions. The Institute also operates a Corrosion Expertise Database, as a first line of contact between enquirers and specialist consultants.

Institute of Surface Science and Technology
Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU.
Contact: Dr Gary Critchlow
Telephone: 01509 223387 Facsimile: 01509 234225
E-Mail:g.w.critchlow@lboro.co.uk
Web:www.lboro.co.uk
ISST provide a consultancy service to aid the development/optimisation of coatings or to investigate service failures. Chemical compositional and structural characterisation services are available using advanced surface analytical techniques.

ITRI Innovation Ltd
Unit 3 Curo Park, Frogmore, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 2DD
Contact: Dr Charles Kerr-Manager Coating Technology Division
Telephone: 01727 875544 Facsimile: 01727 871345
E-Mail:charles.kerr@tintechnology.com
Web: www.surfacetec.co.uk
Tin Technology Ltd is a membership-based organisation involved in research, development and marketing of tin based technologies. It is the world's foremost authority on tin with access to more then 60 years experience through its association with ITRI Ltd (formerly the International Tin Research Institute).
The Company is supported by major tin producers and the tin consuming industries worldwide and is the premier source of tin related information providing the focal point for a huge network of industry contacts. Tin Technology promotes, supports and expands the use of tin through continuous technical and commercial development.

Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre
85-87 Vittoria Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B1 3PA
Contact: Samantha Chilton-Surface Finish Technician
Telephone: 01213315940 Facsimile: 0121248 4582
E-Mail:samantha.chilton@uce.ac.uk
Web:www.biad.uce.ac.uk
The J.I.I.C assists with all areas of Product Development and Research. Specialities and facilities include aluminium anodizing , titanium colouring , laser welding and marking , rapid prototyping and modeling , casting and CAD .

Johnson Matthey plc
Orchard Road, Royston, Herts SG8 5HE
Telephone: 01763 253000
Fax: 01763 253492
Contacts: Mr Lawrence Matthews - Sales Manager - Products
Web: www.jmcatalysts.com/chemicalproducts
Email: chemicals@matthey.com
A leading FTSE 100 company in the Chemistry of Precious Metal Salts and Metal Powders used by Platers and Coaters in Industry. Metal recovery is also offered.

K P D Midlands Ltd
Unit 1, Angel Works, St Andrews Street, Birmingham B9 4JT
Telephone: 0121 766 8226
Fax: 0121 771 2064
Contacts: Kevin Jackson - Managing Director
Email: kpdmidlands@hotmail.com
K P D are a surface treatment engineering company who supply electroplating jigs, anodising jigs, tanks and vats, vat heaters, cooling coils, baskets, pvc coating and also provide a repair service.

Kraft CPS Ltd
Unit 17 Fairway Business Centre, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, P03 5NU
Contact: Mr Robin Eastley, Manager
Telephone: 023 92 629900 Facsimile: 023 92 629901
E-Mail:robine@cpspulse.co.uk
Web: www.kraftelektronik.se
Kraft CPS Ltd manufactures a range of pulse rectifiers. Of particular note are the CPS range of reverse pulse rectifiers for improving the productivity and quality of the through hole plating of printed circuit boards.

LVH Coatings Ltd
Chelmsley Works, Station Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1HT
Contact: Mr Peter Iain Hope-Technical Director
Telephone: 01675 466888 Facsimile: 01675 466260
E-Mail: peter@clearclad.co.uk
Web:www.lvh-coatings.co.uk
Manufacturer and supplier of electrophoretic paint products and processes from decorative lacquers to high performance coatings including photoresists, low friction, nanocomposite hard coatings etc. Consultancy and customised systems are our speciality.

MacDermid plc
Palmer Street, Bordesley, Birmingham, B9 4EU
Contact: Mr Paul Bray
Telephone: 0770814050 Facsimile: 0121 606 8300
Email: pbray@macdermid.com
Web sites: www.macdermid.co.uk
MacDermid is the UK subsidiary of Macdermid Inc and was formed by the merger of MacDermid GB and W M Canning. The MacDermid group of companies is now the largest supplier of electrochemistry in the world with a vast customer base that includes many of the worlds leading companies. MacDermid supplies speciality chemicals and processes for decorative and functional plating, mechanical plating, plating on plastics, lacquering, and jig coating, vibratory finishing and pretreatment. The entire MacDermid group is renowned for its expertise and leading edge technology products supplied into the printed circuit industry worldwide and the UK is no exception. The MacDermid philosophy of providing a complete proactive technical after - sales service and to supplying the most cost effective technologically advanced processes available continues to be one of the basic concepts within the company.

Messier-Dowty Ltd
Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, GL2 9QH
Contact: Mrs Marilyn White-Senior Process Technician
Telephone: 01452 712424 Facsimile: 01452 711549
E-Mail:marilyn.white@messier-dowty.org
Web:www.messier-dowty.com
Messier-Dowty is an aerospace company that manufactures landing gear for aircraft. Its core plating process expertise includes cadmium, chrome and nickel.

Metalor Technologies (UK) Ltd
74, Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6NG
Contact: Mr Mark Parkhurst
Telephone: 01212363241 Facsimile: 01212363568
E-Mail:mark.parkhurst@metalor.com
Web:www.metalor.com
Engelhard-Clal UK Ltd supplies a complete range of processes for precious metal plating to satisfy the exacting requirements of both the electronics and decorative industries. In electronics, leading edge technology in the form of the Engold 2000 series of acid gold electrolytes provides enhanced distribution characteristics and higher deposition speeds resulting in significantly lower operating costs. For decorative, there are products designed to fulfil every conceivable application for precious metal deposition. A wide spectrum of colour golds in the Crownclad 2000 Series and Palladium 2000B, both designed to meet the requirements for Nickel Free costume jewellery.

Modern Metal Finishes Ltd
Ellifoot Lane, Burstwick, Hull, East Yorkshire, HUl2 9EF
Contact: Mr Peter J Crombie
Telephone: 01964 671040 Facsimile: 01964 671040
E-Mail:admin@mmfgold.co.uk
Web:www.mmfgold.co.uk
Specialist gold & silver electroplaters providing both decorative and functional finishes. Black ruthenium finish also available
Approved to ISO 9001.

Molecular Technology Ltd
Enterprise Drive
Station Road
Four Ashes
Wolverhampton
WV10 7DF
Contact: Mr Tony Parker -Director
Telephone: 01902 797990
Fax: 01902 798295
Web: www.mol-tech.co.uk
Email: tony@moltech.fsnet.co.uk
Primary manufacturer of Molclear and Molfin cathodic electrocoat products for polished and plated surfaces offering high hardness and chemical resistance. Integral and post dye available in a wide colour range.

Moss Metal Finishing Ltd
Units 9 & 14, Brow Mills Industrial Estate, Brighouse Road, Hipperholme, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8EF
Contact: Mr Graham Moss-Managing Director
Telephone: 01422 203527 Facsimile: 01422 205857
E-Mail:graham@moss-metal-finishing.co.uk
Web:www.moss-metal-finishing.co.uk
Anodising, colours.Zinc plating, clear or colour passivation. Chemical blacking of steel. De-embrittling. Vibratory finishing trough or bowl machine.

Pauwels Trafo IRL Ltd
Dublin Road, Cavan, IRELAND
Contact: Ms Sarah Connolly, Quality engineer
Telephone: 00353 49 433 1588 Facsimile: 00353 49 436 2052
E-Mail: sarah.connolly@pauwels.com
Web:www.pauwels.com
Manufacturers of electrical distribution transformers, state-of-the-art automated coating processes - zinc phosphate, electro-coat and powder coat. Quality and environmental management systems approved to BS EN ISO9001 and BS EN ISO14001 respectively.

Phoenix County Metals Ltd
Great Central Way, Woodford Hulse, Daventry,Northants, NN 11 3PZ.
Contact: Mr Paul Johnson-Managing Director
Telephone: 01327 260581 Facsimile: 01327 260191
E-Mail:paul@phoenixcountymetals.ltd.uk
Web:www.phoenixcountymetals.ltd.uk
Precious Metal Reclaimers, Toxic Waste Disposers to the Electroplating, Electronic, Printed Circuit, Jewellery and Chemical Industries. Licensed Northamptonshire County Council Waste Transfer Station. Packaged Waste Specialists up to 1000 litres. Tankers arranged.

Rapra Ltd
Shawbury, Shrewsbury,
Shropshire , SY4 4NR, UK
Contacts: Membership Services Director
Telephone: 01939 252463
Fax: 01939 251118
Web :www.rapra.net
Email: rwalton@rapralimited.org
Rapra Technology, Europe’s leading independent plastics and rubber specialist organisation, provides consultancy, technology and information services for the polymer industry and for industries using polymers in their products or processes. Rapra conducts over 2,000 confidential industry projects annually, involving materials, processing and design issues, backed by extensive laboratory and factory facilities. Rapra also produces the World’s largest polymer database, publishes technical directories, books and reports and organises an ongoing programme of conferences and training courses.

Riley Industries Ltd
Redhouse Industrial Estate, Middlemore Lane West, Aldridge, West Midlands, WS9 8BG, United Kingdom
Contact: Michael Riley-Managing Director
Telephone: +44 (0) 1922 458000 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1922 458001
E-Mail: sales@rileyindustries.co.uk
Web:www.rileyindustries.co.uk
Quality used and reconditioned equipment. No long delivery dates. Extensive stocks available in our showroom and warehouses. Ultrasonic Cleaners: Degreasers: Dust/Fume Extractors: Ovens: Chillers: Polishing: Vibratory Finishing: Rectifiers: etc.

Schloetter Company Ltd
Abbey Works, New Road,
Pershore, Worcs, WRlO 1 BY
Contact: Mr Richard Woodward, Managing Director
Telephone: 01386 552331 Facsimile: 01386 556864
E-Mail: rwoodward@schloetter.co.uk
Web:www.schloetter.co.uk
With a network of manufacturing and distribution companies in Europe and in the Far East, plus long established agencies throughout the world, Schloetter has pioneered the development of high technology plating processes, automatic plating plant and computerised control equipment for use in the finishing industry.

Serfilco Europe Ltd
Broadoak Industrial Park,
Ashburton Road West ,Trafford Park,
Manchester, M17 1 RW
Contact: Mr Huw Williams-Managing Director
Telephone: 0161 872 1317 Facsimile: 0161 873 8027
E-Mail:huw.williams@serfilco-europe.com
Web:www.serfilco-europe.com
SERFILCO, the leading manufacturer of specialist filtration and pumping equipment to the Metal Finishing Industry. The biggest range of all, to match individual requirements. Flow rates of the Mini Labmaster 0.5m3/h up to the MegaFlo rate of 65m3/h unrivalled for performance. Serductor® Air-Free agitation, Serfilco have developed this approach over the last 5 or more years and gained recognition for this innovation now being PROVEN technology.
Another new development is the more recent introduction of PREMIER Washed, diamond wound filter cartridges. These can be re-used many times, especially if acid leached to remove iron hydroxide sludge. In-situ acid washing is particularly effective and virtually eliminates down time. Similarly, POLYSERF pleated are ideal for recycling and can become an integral part of a waste minimisation programme.

SFS Intec Ltd
153 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2AT
Contact: Mr Iqbal Bahia - Operations Director
Telephone: 0113 208 5500
Fax: 0113 208 5519
Web: www.sfsintec.biz
Email: biqb@sfsintec.biz
Fastening systems engineered for roofing, cladding and decking.

Shanghai Electroplating Association
No 960 Xhong Xing Road, Shanghai, China 200070
Telephone: 86-21-56323290
Contact: Wang Guo Xiang
Web: www.shea.cn
Email: sea@shea.cn, Tessie.chen@hubersuhner.com
The Shanghai Electroplating Association acts as a linkage between Government and the plating industry members supporting them in order to obtain legitimate approval and communicate with each other.

Siebec UK Ltd
Unit 3, St Albans Business Park, St Albans Road, Stafford, ST16 3DR
Contact: Mr Malcolm Wilcox - Sales Manager
Telephone: 01785 227700 Fax: 01785 246006
E-mail: sales@siebec.co.uk
Web: www.siebec.com
First for Choice. Largest choice of filter systems and pumps, outputs from 0.3m3/h to 40m3/h. Largest choice of filter media, including standard cartridges, filter papers, high capacity re-usable pleated cartridges.

Sifco Applied Surface Concepts Ltd
38 Walkers Road, Moons Moat North,
Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HD
Contact: Mark Smith, UK Business Unit Manager
Telephone: 01527 68008 Facsimile: 01527 65924
E-Mail:m.smith@sifco.co.uk
Web: www.sifcoasc.com
Suppliers of a portable electrochemical metallising process for the repair of worn, corroded, eroded and over-machined components. Sifco Selective Plating also offer a client service for the process.

Stainless Plating Ltd
24 Don Road, Sheffield,
S9 2UB
Contact: Mrs Brenda Grove_Managing Director
Telephone: 0114 242 2000 Facsimile: 0114 243 2630
E-Mail:brenda@stainlessplating.co.uk
Electro-platers and metal finishing. ISO9002, CAA, BAe and others.Chromic and sulphuric anodising, copper, nickel, chrome, silver, cadmium, zinc, tin, stainless steel, chemical blacking and passivating, phosphate, chromate, blasting.

Stotfold Plating Company Ltd
Taylors Road, Stotfold,
Hitchin, Herts,
SG5 4AX.
Contact: Mr Steve Grundy-works Manager
Telephone: 01462 732158 Facsimile: 01462 835330
Email:gruns20@hotmail.com
We offer a range of electroplating finishes including Sulphuric and Chromic Anodising, Alocrom, Cadmium, Copper, Nickel, Chrome, Electroless Nickel, Tin, Zinc, Deburring, Graining and Polishing.

Surface Engineering Association
Federation House
10 Vyse Street
Birmingham
B18 6LT
Contact: Mr David Elliott-Chief Executive
Telephone: 0121 237 1123 Facsimile: 0121 237 1124
Email: dave.elliott@sea.org.uk
Web:www.sea.org.uk
The SEA represents over 450 companies with a combined T/O in excess of £1billion and employing more than 10,000 people. The scope of the membership within the constituted group of Trade Associations under the umbrella of the SEA covers an enormous range of surface engineering technologies and processes. The SEA functions as the industry forum where issues of health, safety. the environment, training, best practice initiatives and marketing can be debated and acted upon. The SEA also acts as the focal point for contact for the industry on matters of legislation and Government support for all sponsored activities.

Surface Technology Support
66 Geralds Road, Terriers,
High Wycombe, Bucks., HPl3 6BW
Telephone:01494 440977 Facsimile: 01494 440977
E-Mail: chris.bocking@dsl.pipex.com
Website www.netcomuk.co.uk/~cbocking
Contact: Dr Chris Bocking
Effective solutions to surface engineering and electroplating problems by highly qualified, experienced consultant. Specialist in electronic, aerospace, precision engineering, defence industries. Comprehensive service includes design, process development, trouble shooting, NDT, surface analysis, expert witness provision, training courses.

Tecan Ltd
Tecan Way, Granby Industrial Estate,
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TU
Contact: Seamus Bourke, TMF Business Unit Manager
Telephone: 01305 765432 Facsimile: 01305 780194
E-Mail:seamus@tecan.co.uk
Web:www.tecan.co.uk
'Tecan is a world-class ISO 9001:2000 registered metal finishing specialist with a purpose-built, high-specification facility, able to offer a wide range of bespoke solutions against the most demanding finishing requirements.'

Texturing Technology Ltd
PO Box 22, Port Talbot, SA13 2YT
Contact: Mr Paul Burke, General Manager
Telephone: 01639 872197 Facsimile: 01639 872196
E-Mail: paul.burke@texturingtechnology.net
Texturing Technology Ltd provides hard chromium plating and state of the art electro discharge texturing (EDT) surface technologies to the reduction rolling industry.

The Royal Mint
Llantrisant, Pontyclun,
Mid Glamorgan, CF7 48J
Contact: Mr Mathew James-Process Manager
Telephone: 01443 222111 Facsimile: 01443 623499
E-Mail: matthew.james@royalmint.gov.uk
Web:www.royalmint.com
The Royal Mint is responsible for the producion of coins for the United Kingdom and Overseas customers.It also produces military and civilian decorations, commemorative medals and Royal and official seals.

TSSEA
38, Lawford Lane, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7JP
Contact: Dr Andrew Cole Secretary
Telephone: 0870 7605203
Fax: 0870 7605206
Web: www.tssea.org
Email: info@tssea.org
Promotion of the use and development of Thermal Spraying and other Surface Technologies. Provision of a Technical Service, conferences and publications. Encouragement of education and CPD within industry sector. Involvement in Euro / International Standards on topics relating to Thermal Spraying.

Twickenham Plating Group
7-9, Edwin Road, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 4JJ
Contact: Jonathan Hill - Managing Director
Telephone: 0208 744 1800 Facsimile: 0208 744 2001
E-Mail: info@twickenham.co.uk
Web:www.twickenham.co.uk
Twickenham Plating provides specialist plating services for the electronic, automotive and aerospace industries, world wide. Hitech R2R technology and loose piece selective plating machines are developed in house. ISO 9001:2000 & QS9000 registered.

Walton Plating Ltd
Sir Richards Bridge, 118 Ashley Road,
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KTl2 1HN
Contact: Mr Mike Koskela-Managing Director
Telephone: 01932 221206 Facsimile: 01932 246699
E-Mail:enquiries@waltonplating.co.uk
Web:www.waltonplating.co.uk
Hard Chrome, Cadmium, Zinc, Tin, Nickel, Electroless-Nickel, Copper, Silver, Chromic & Sulphuric Anodising, Hard Anodising, Chromate Conversion, Magnetic and Penetrant Flaw Detection.

Waveform (Electroforming) Ltd
26 Meteor Close, Airport Industrial Estate,
Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6HR
Contact: Mr John Dye-Managing Director
Telephone: 01 603 418691 Facsimile: 01 603 418691
E-Mail: waveform@btconnect.com
Web:www.electroform.co.uk
Manufacturers of custom designed electroformed waveguide and RF screening devices. Support services include precious metal finishing and full machining facility.

Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd
Stafford Street, Willenhall,
West Midlands, WV 13 1 RZ
Contact: Mr Colin J Leighfield - Operations Director
Tel 01274 221571
Fax: 01274 221572
E-Mail:colin.leighfield@wedge-galv.co.uk
Web:www.wedge-galv.co.uk
We are the major UK Hot Dip Galvanizing business. With 17 plants across the nation, from Glasgow down to Crediton in Devon, from South Wales across to Essex, through the West Midlands, the Industrial North and the South Coast. All types of work, from structural steel down to threaded parts. A comprehensive service and a reputation second to none.

E C Williams Ltd
17-25 Spencer Street,
Birmingham, B18 6DN
Contact: Mr H Skouby-Managing Director
Telephone: 0121 236 2524 Facsimile: 0121 233 4931
E-Mail: plating@ecwilliams.co.uk
Web: www.ecwilliams.co.uk
Electroplating of zinc/nickel alloy, zinc, tin, copper, nickel, silver and brass. Blacking of stainless steel. Work to BS and industry standards. Both jig and barrel facilities.

E Williams Plating Limited
Unit 3, The Dean, New Alresford,
Hampshire, S024 9BQ
Contact: Gavin Wyeth - Managing Director
Telephone: 01962 733199 Facsimile: 01962 735146
E-Mail:gavin.wyeth@ewp-hants.co.uk
Bright and satin nickel, chromium, zinc (clear/colour/black passivates), alocrom, barrel silver, barrel tin, our own XRF testing facilities.