Zinc thermal diffusion

The Impreglon UK website has been updated to give more information on the Zinc thermal diffsuion (ZTD Coat®) process we're offering.
Metallurgically the same, ZTD Coat® has superior benefits over the old fashioned Sherardising process. For example the coating thickness is more consistent and uniform and there are no size limits as the process does not reply on tumbling.
For more information, go to www.impreglon.co.uk.

Impreglon UK expands again!

May 2011 saw Impreglon UK purchase the lease of our neighbour's premises.

Our industrial neighbour is moving to a larger factory so we took the opportunity to take on their existing pfactory to give us room for expansion. The Impreglon Group now has a far greater product range at its disposal since Impreglon UK first moved to Kingsbury Link and even though we extended the factory in 2009, we need more space for new technology.

The new factory, pictured below in its current livery, comprises of 12,000 sq.ft. shop floor space, an air conditioned test and inspection room, overhead cranes and extensive grounds for possible future expansion.

The new technology scheduled to be installed into the new factory is a Zinc Thermal Diffusion plant and a laser stripping unit. For more details on ZTD and laser stripping please contact Impreglon UK sales on 01827 871400.



Impreglon UK's new premises. The existing factory can be seen to the left of the picture.

First quarter 2011 results reported

After convincing numbers in the last quarter of 2010 the first quarter of 2011 confirmed these with record results. Aside from a strong 47% sales increase to 18.231m Euro, the rise of EBIT and EBITDA margins by over 100% is even more impressive. With 19 cents against 10 cents in the first quarter of 2010, earnings per share almost doubled despite an increase in the total number of shares by 29%.
The additional production capacities created prior to the world economic crisis, which proved to be costly and counterproductive during the crisis, now produce positive results due to the increased turn over. The same applies to the cost saving measures implemented during the crisis. The constant flow of new orders, several new sustainable coating processes due to be released soon and the continuation of the successful 'Buy & Build' strategy should also lead to record numbers for the full year of 2011.

Drying drum coating improves performance

Application
In the process of manufacturing nonwoven material, cellulose passes over drying drums and then over large path rolls. The cellulose is dehydrated by the drying drums and, step-by-step, converted to a web of fabric.
Requirements
The residual moisture causes the material to stick to the drum. Sticking, combined with high production speeds, means that the drums wear quickly. The warm, humid environment promotes corrosion.
Coating
A special combination of PlasmaCoat^® and MagnaCoat^® provides the necessary mechanical stability, excellent corrosion protection, outstanding nonstick properties and very good barrier protection in an aggressive hot and humid environment.
Benefits
Prevents machine downtime and expensive damage. Time-consuming cleaning measures can be eliminated and productivity is increased considerably.

Another Group acquisition

Impreglon acquires majority of Hi Tech company

With a share of 75% Impreglon SE acquired the majority of newly found LASGA Lasertechnik und Metallbearbeitung GmbH in Hamburg-Schenefeld, a spin-off of the Günter Kubbe GmbH, originally found in 1983. Similar to Impreglon's daughter company MBJ Maschinenbau Jessenitz GmbH, LASGA's main business is laser cutting and welding of metal components prior to coating.
Whereas MBJ concentrates on working with heavy metal plates and sheets to be coated later LASGA's speciality centres around thinner metal sheets made of stainless steel. In combination with Impreglon Oberflächentechnik GmbH of Lüneburg with its unique coating operation, Lasga nicely complements services offered by the group. In 2011 LASGA expects sales of slightly below 5 million Euro. In order to show that LASGA is part of the Impreglon group the company name will change to Impreglon Lasertechnik und Metallbearbeitung GmbH.
After a 46% sales increase to over 54 million Euro in 2010 and now with 19 plants in 10 countries Impreglon expects sales of approximately 70 million Euro for 2011.

Impact resistant coating used for jigs and frames

Aero engine gets a soft landing.

The coating of components to resolve problems or improve their performance is a regular occurrence at Impreglon. What happens less often is that we receive a jig or frame that is used to hold a component whilst it is machined or assembled.

Such was the case recently when an aero engine manufacturer identified a problem with a sub-assembly. The sub-assembly needed to be securely held in place whilst a component was fitted to it. Because of the sensitive nature of the sub-assembly, it was not possible to hard clamp it into place without first protecting it’s underside. The underside was not allowed to be damaged. Attempts were made to use padding but it could not be properly secured and the padding quite easily wore through.

After a search on the internet, the client contacted Impreglon to see if we could supply a solution. Needless to say, Impreglon could and did supply the solution – TC6501. TC6501 is a high film build polyurethane coating available in different colours. With four different hardness levels, the coating is ideal for situations where soft grip is required. Application of TC6501 onto the frame used to hold the sub-assembly allowed the sub-assembly to be securely held without damaging it.

Hot melt glue non stick and easy clean

Application
Manufacturing of hot melt adhesive application machines
Requirements
Adhesive residue sticks to hot glue tanks and application heads
Coating
When the tank is treated with TempCoat^®, adhesive sticking is prevented. Even unhardened liquid hot melt adhesive can be removed from the coated surface without leaving residue.
Benefits
Shorter cleaning times, improved protection from damage.