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OCCA is a professional body, internationally recognised as one of the leading technical organisations for individuals from the coatings & allied sectors. It is a growing body of more than 800 members that provides both locally-based networking potential and a much wider interaction opportunity with members from around the world.
Surfex is organised by OCCA in recognition of the importance of keeping up to date with all aspects and developments relating to chemicals and raw materials, inks, resins, adhesives and sealants, protective coatings, paint application and surface preparation, corrosion and construction chemicals, test equipment and manufacturing plant.
Surfex takes place every 2 years and is the industry-leading event for the industry and contains content that recognises the significance of interface engineering to modify and improve the surface properties of materials for protection in demanding contact conditions or aggressive environments, or for enhanced functional performance.
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British Adhesives and Sealants Association (BASA)
As the voice for the industry, BASA supports its members by representing and promoting the industry, offering guidance on technical and compliance issues, providing networking opportunities for members and providing members with support services. BASA is an… Read more »
Visit WebsiteBritish Coatings Federation (BCF)
The British Coatings Federation is the sole UK Trade Association representing the interests of the decorative, industrial and powder coatings, printing inks and wallcovering manufacturers. Coatings are critical to UK industry, with 300,000 workers relying on our… Read more »
Visit WebsiteChemical Business Association (CBA)
CBA is the voice of the UK chemical supply chain. It represents a wide range of businesses – from distributors and traders to manufacturers and blenders as well as logistics and service providers. The majority of CBA… Read more »
Visit WebsiteOil & Colour Chemists Association (OCCA)
OCCA is a professional body, internationally recognised as one of the leading technical organisations for individuals from the coatings & allied sectors. It is a growing body of more than 800 members that provides both locally-based networking… Read more »
Visit WebsiteSurface Coatings Group, Royal Society of Chemistry
The Surface Coatings Interest Group is one of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s many Interest Groups. The Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit RSC members, and the wider chemical science community, in line… Read more »
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IPCM
ipcm® is the only international magazine for painting, coating, and surface finishing technologies. Its feature topics contain technical, scientific and practical information on all kinds of surface technologies: pretreatment/cleaning, wet coating, powder coating, coil coating, anodizing, E-coat,… Read more »
Visit WebsitePCE International
PCE International is a quarterly publication that continues to unite the International protective and marine coatings markets. It contains reliable editorial with non-biased news on new technology and good practice in the use of high performance anti-corrosion… Read more »
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For over 30 years, manufacturers of basic, industrial, agro, special, pharmaceutical fine, performance and domestic chemicals, together with users from industrial and academic establishments have been turning our pages to know Where To Buy Chemicals, Plant and Services.
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