Cornelius Group plc - Industrial Group News

Cornelius Adds New Silane To Range!

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Cornelius is pleased to announce that our partner in silanes, Onichem Specialties Co. Ltd., has introduced a new silane to its range. The product, named G312, has the chemical name gamma-Glycidoxypropylmethyldiethoxysilane. G312 is used as a coupling agent for unsaturated polyester-fibreglass composites, for polyurethane and polysulphide sealants, and can also be used as an adhesion promoter in water-based systems. For more information please contact Jane Tolfts (jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk, 01279 714300)

Cornelius Offers Antioxidants And Photostabilisers For Plastics

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Cornelius are pleased to offer a range of photostabilisers and antioxidants for plastics from Nymco Spa. Produced in their high quality manufacturing facility near Milan, these products make excellent alternatives to similar products currently marketed under well known brand names. Read about Nymco antioxidants Read about Nymco photostabilisers Alternatively, view the Cornelius Product List For more information, please contact Jane Tolfts (01279 714300, jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk)

Sustainability and Environment: Cornelius at the BCF Update seminar

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday 10th November 2011 Cornelius took part in the table top exhibition at the BCF Update Seminar in Nottingham. Selected key products for sustainability and environment were showcased, such as: - Drycoat- an alternative to cobalt driers - OmegaSpheres- ceramic miscrospheres recycled from the energy industry - Shark Solutions- recycled PVB from laminate windscreens - Solaplex- heavy metal free alternative to lead chromate pigments - Wollastonite- environmentally friendly replacement for zinc phosphate The seminar was well attended and there were some very informative presentations, some subjects covered were: Cobalt REACH consortium activities - Kate Belska, Cobalt Development Institute Sustainability - Tony Marsh, British Coatings Federation Reducing the Carbon footprint of the coatings industry - Will Schreiber, Best Foot Forward New regulatory controls on Chemical Release to Indoor Air - Elizabeth Woolfenden, Marks International During the breaks in seminars we were able to touch base with and have some fruitful discussions on topics such as The Cornelius Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Charter with key customers who attended. There was also the opportunity to have further discussion on some of the challenges that will be impacting on the coatings industry which had been covered by the seminar. For more information please contact Jane Tolfts at Cornelius (01279 714300, jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk)

Nymassorb BT113 - A Blend Of Benzotriazole UV Filters

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Nymassorb BT-113 is a liquid blend of two benzotriazole derivatives acting as UV broad absorption filters, with PEG 300 acting as their dissolving/dispersing aid. It is temperature and solvent resistant, and has long been the UV protector of choice for solvent and water–borne coatings and especially for the protection of UV-sensitive substrates such as wood and plastics. It is the same composition as another "brand name" UV filter that is widely used but has been in short supply lately, so can be used as an alternative. Component A (50%, CAS 104810-48-2): β-3-(2-H-Benzotriazole-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert.butylphenyl]-propionic acid-poly(ethylene glycol) 300 ester Component B (38%, CAS 104810-48-1): Bis{β-3-(2-H-Benzotriazole-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert.butylphenyl]-propionic acid}-poly(ethylene glycol) 300 ester Component C (12%, CAS 25322-68-3) : Poly(ethylene glycol) 300, or PEG 300 For more information please contact Jane Tolfts (01279 714300, jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk)

Rheolate 299

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CORNELIUS OFFERS NEW RHEOLOGY PRODUCT FROM ELEMENTIS SPECIALTIES RHEOLATE 299 Highly efficient and strongly shear thinning associative thickener Possibly the fastest shear thinning rheology modifier of its type on the market RHEOLATE 299 Polyether polyurethane thickener for aqueous industrial and decorative, pigmented and clear coating systems RHEOLATE 299 is a highly efficient, 25% active, polyether polyurethane associative viscosity builder for the low- to mid-shear rate range. It provides strongly shear-thinning flow behaviour which makes it ideal for spray applications including sprayed latex emulsions, dispersions, water reducible clear-coats and high gloss pigmented systems. Thickening mechanism is pH independent  APE- and organotin-free  Highly efficient  Imparts strongly shear thinning flow behaviour  Excellent sag resistance and anti-settling behaviour  Good flow and levelling  Limited influence on water sensitivity and corrosion resistance  Excellent optical properties in the final coating system Incorporation & Levels of Use RHEOLATE 299 is a pourable liquid and can be incorporated at any point in the formulation of most systems. Liquid associative thickeners are usually post-added for convenience. RHEOLATE 299 is a highly efficient thickener and it is recommended to add the product slowly to the formulation and to allow adequate mixing time. The typical level of use of RHEOLATE 299 is between 0.1 and 1.5% (as delivered) by weight of the total formulation. Conclusion RHEOLATE 299 efficiently provides strongly shear thinning flow behaviour to both pigmented and clear waterborne coating systems. This results in excellent application properties, sag resistance and storage stability. The associative thickener has limited influence on the water sensitivity and corrosion resistance of a coating. RHEOLATE 299 is the product of choice for applications like - Industrial wood and wood joinery - Industrial metal coatings Please contact Jane Tolfts (01279 714300, jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk) to discuss your requirements, or visit Cornelius at Surfex 2012 on stand B6

Strontium - A Cost Effective Alternative To Zirconium Driers

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cornelius is pleased to offer strontium driers from Rockwood Pigments UK. Strontium can be used as a replacement for zirconium as a through drier, and with the price of zirconium increasing significantly in recent times, it offers the potential for cost savings. To learn more about replacing zirconium with strontium Click to view this article

Hot Melt Adhesive Films From Cornelius and Collano AG

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cornelius offers a wide range of hot melt adhesive films from Collano AG. These can be used in a wide variety of bonding applications, including foam, composites, textiles, construction, sports equipment, transport, aerospace, medical and so on. Collano films are based on a variety of different polymer types to suit different substrates, and multilayer films are also available. Furthemore, Collano have the capability to slit and open films. Sustainability is key to both Cornelius and Collano, and hot melt films offer the opportunity to move away from solvent-based adhesives which should help to bolster the sustainability credentials of any business! Cornelius and Collano offer high quality and consistent films that can deal with many and varied adhesive needs. If you have a potential application but do not have the appropriate laminating equipment we can recommend a good trade laminator who will be pleased to help. Please contact Jane Tolfts (01279 714300, jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk) to discuss your requirements.

Cornelius' Nick Brown Completes London-Paris 24 Cycle Event

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Nick completed the London to Paris 24 cycle event with an official time of 23 hours 59 minutes and 46 seconds to place him, in his own words, "comfortably" within the requisite time frame of 24 hours. Commendable time management, Nick! A great achievement in itself, but more importantly Nick has also raised a huge amount of money for the charity Scope in the process - UKP6722 at the time of writing. Well done Nick, we at Cornelius are all very proud of you and your effort.

New Industrial Sales Manager Joins Cornelius

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Richard Bracek has joined Cornelius in the role of Area Sales Manager - Industrial. He will be working in field sales, covering a territory including the West of England, Midlands and Wales, and he has plenty of experience in relevant products and markets that will useful for his new position. We welcome Richard to Cornelius and wish him well in his new job!

Cornelius Representing Omega Minerals GmbH

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cornelius is pleased to announce that we are offering lightweight fillers of high quality from Omega Minerals GmbH to the British and Irish markets. Omega manufactures two ranges of products : OmegaSpheres - high purity, hollow cenospheres that are available in white or grey, and can offer exceptional crush strength, temperature resistance, and flow properties. Can be used in similar applications to Fillite, Noblite, Espheres, and so on, especially in demanding applications where only the highest quality products are suitable OmegaBubbles - high quality, multicellular, hollow glass spheres of an exceptionally low density, for use as a functional, lightweight filler OmegaSpheres and OmegaBubbles can be used to confer the following benefits in coatings, refractories and construction applications : - reduced weight - improved thermal insulation - improved sound insulation - improved rheological properties For more information please contact David Croxford (david.croxford@cornelius.co.uk, 01279 714300)

Survey on the impact of REACH regulation - Have your say

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services (CSES) has been commissioned by the European Commission Directorate General Enterprise and Industry to conduct a study to assess the impact of the REACH Regulation on the operation of the single market and the competitiveness of the European chemicals industry. This study is part of the European Commission’s extensive review of the REACH Regulation that will report on the first lessons learnt from the implementation of REACH, with special attention to the costs, administrative burden and other impacts on competitiveness and the single market. As part of this study CSES is conducting an online survey of businesses across the European Union to receive feedback on a number of key issues related to the implementation of the REACH Regulation. The survey targets manufacturers and importers of chemical substances but also downstream users, distributors of chemicals and other firms involved in the different stages of the chemicals supply chain that may be affected by the REACH Regulation. This is your opportunity to give your opinion on the impacts of REACH ! The link to the survey webpage is http://cses.co.uk/reach_survey] The survey is expected to remain open until July 15 2011. If you feel that you need more information on the purposes of the study please do not hesitate to Communicate with the CSES team ( REACH_survey@cses.co.uk ). Cornelius is the founder shareholder in ReFac for REACH compliance. We have been working with principals and suppliers to ensure that they are fully prepared for REACH- for more information please contact our Regulatory officer, Danielle O'Connor, on 01279 714355.

Leneta Test Charts

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Leneta charts for printing inks, powder coatings, architectural coatings and automotive applications are available from Cornelius. Since 1956, the Leneta name has been synonymous with high-quality test charts and equipment for the paint and coatings industry. Cornelius are proud to represent Leneta, whose unique combination of quality, selection and service that has kept them as the standard in this field. Leneta charts are even specified by some ASTM and ISO test standards, such as: D 1653 - Vapor Transmission D 2370 - Tensile Strength D 2486 - Scrubability D 2805 - Hiding Power D 3258 - Porosity D 344 - Hiding Power D 3450 - Washability D 3928 - Uniformity D 4062 - Levelling D 4147 - Coil Coating D 4213 - Scrubbing D 4400 - Sagging D 4708 - Free Films D 4828 - Washability D 4941 - Artists Paste D 4946 - Blocking D 5007 - Hiding Power D 5150 - Hiding Power D 6441 - Powder Coatings For more information, please contact David Croxford on 01279 714328, or email david.croxford@cornelius.co.uk

TINT-AYD AQ

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cornelius and Elementis are pleased to introduce TINT-AYD AQ colorants and Tinting System. This latest generation Elementis tinting system is available as ready-made colorants and comes with a unique flexibility: customers can make the state-of-the-art TINT-AYD AQ colorants themselves.

TINT-AYD AQ – A New Generation Aqueous Colourant Tinting System with unique self-production module

What Is TINT-AYD^® AQ?
This is an aqueous tinting system, based on a dual humectant technology and is part of Elementis's third generation VOC compliant architectural tinting systems for decorative coatings and aqueous industrial coatings. Technical advantages include (as demonstrated in the 2 videos below):

excellent water resistance properties

exceptional tinted paint viscosity stability

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Optimised Additives Package For High Gloss, Water-based Alkyd Paint

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cornelius are pleased to announce that our additives partner, Elementis Specialities, has optimised a selected combination of Rheolate rheology modifiers, Nuosperse wetting and dispersing agents and Dapro defoamers specifically to give improved performance in high gloss, water-based alkyd paints.

New range of Silanes available from Cornelius

We are pleased to announce that Cornelius is representing Onichem Specialities Co. Ltd in the UK and Irish Republic.

Onichem is a high quality manufacturer of silanes and offer competitively priced countertypes to most grades currently offered by established Western suppliers, without any compromise on standards.

Silanes are useful as adhesion promoters and crosslinkers in a variety of industrial applications.

In addition to silanes, Onichem also manufactures fine chemicals including glyoxal 40% and gluteraldehyde 50%.

Having visited their manufacturing site in China, we were impressed by their commitment to quality and customer service and are confident that Onichem will be an excellent partner for Cornelius both now and in the future.

If you would like to discuss any of the above, please contact David Croxford on 01279 714340 or david.croxford@cornelius.co.uk

Optimised Additives Package For High Gloss, Water-based Alkyd Paint

Cornelius are pleased to announce that our additives partner, Elementis Specialities, has optimised a selected combination of Rheolate® rheology modifiers, Nuosperse® wetting and dispersing agents and Dapro® defoamers specifically to give improved performance in high gloss, water-based alkyd paints.

Using a combination of Rheolate® 212, Rheolate® 666, Nuosperse® FX610, Nuosperse® FN265, and Dapro® DF1760, an optimal balance was attained for properties that are key to the performance of the paint, e.g. :

good sag resistance and brush out / levelling
excellent gloss development
excellent storage stability

An Elementis application leaflet giving more details can be downloaded here

For further information please contact either your Cornelius sales representative or Jane Tolfts (01279 714300), jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk

Radglo Fluorescent Tracer Dyes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cornelius are pleased to offer a range of fluorescent tracer dyes for a number of different applications

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Radglo® Fluorescent Tracer Dyes

Cornelius are pleased to offer a range of fluorescent tracer dyes for a number of different applications, including marking, tracing for leak detection and product identification. The dyes are manufactured by Radiant Color N.V.

Available colours incude:

Radglo® UV Blue CFFX01 (Stilbene, F.Brightener 220)
Radglo® UV Blue CFFX02 (Benzoxazol, F.Brightener 184)

Radglo® Yellow CFB001 (Coumarine, Basic Yellow 40)
Radglo® Yellow CFS001 (Naphthalimide, Solvent Yellow 43)
Radglo® Yellow CFS005 (Perylene, Solvent Green 5)
Radglo® Yellow CFS007 (Xanthene, Solvent Yellow 126)
Radglo® Yellow CFS009 (Thioxanthene)

Radglo® Orange CFS301 (Thioxanthene, Solvent Orange 63)
Radglo® Red CFS602 (Benzopyran, Solvent Red 196)

For more information please contact Jane Tolfts (01279 714300), jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk

Cornelius Now Representing Tronox In Ireland

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Cornelius is pleased to announce that from January 1st 2011 we will be representing Tronox in Ireland (both the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland), as well as continuing to represent Tronox in the UK. Tronox is a leading supplier of titanium dioxide, an inorganic pigment that whitens and brightens hundreds of products including paint, plastics and more. We offer a full range of grades for a variety of applications and we would be pleased to discuss any requirements you may have. For more information, please contact your usual sales representative or call 0044 1279 714300

Cornelius Industrial Team Exhibits At Nanotech Event

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Cornelius participated in the recent British Coatings Federation Nanotechnology Seminar by hosting a table top exhibition. The event, held at the Nottingham Gateway hotel on 21st October 2010, was well attended with delegates from many of the UK's leading coatings manufacturers visiting the exhibition the seminar to hear presentations on a variety of subjects. The Cornelius stand had a "nano" focus, featuring nanoproducts from Nanoresins AG that confer a variety of benefits to coatings from scratch resistance to improved gas barrier properties. The Nanoz UV absorber from Antaria, a product consisting of zinc oxide nanoparticles, was also featured as were products of more general interest from other principals. The stand attracted visitors from a number of companies including Flint, 3M, Sun Chemical, Belzona, Domino, Beckers, Indesctructable Paint, Imerys, etc., affording a useful opportunity to discuss product opportunities and projects.

Cornelius Now Representing Onichem Specialties Co. Ltd

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
We are pleased to announce that Cornelius will be representing Onichem Specialities Co. Ltd in the UK and Irish Republic. Onichem is a high quality manufacturer of silanes and can offer countertypes to most grades currently offered by established Western suppliers, without any compromise on standards. Having visited their manufacturing site in China, we were impressed by their commitment to quality and customer service and are confident that Onichem will be an excellent partner for Cornelius both now and in the future. Silanes are useful as adhesion promoters and crosslinkers in a variety of industrial applications. In addition to silanes, Onichem also manufactures fine chemicals including glyoxal 40% and gluteraldehyde 50%. If you would like to discuss any of the above, please contact David Croxford on 01279 714340 or david.croxford@cornelius.co.uk.

Unique colour-change pigment dispersions for product differentiation and distinctive visual effects

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Cornelius offers unique colour-change pigment dispersions from Matsui International. These can help improve brand and product differentiation and can be used to create distinctive visual effects.

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Unique colour-change pigment dispersions for product differentiation and distinctive visual effects

Cornelius offers unique colour-change pigment dispersions from Matsui International. These can help improve brand and product differentiation and can be used to create distinctive visual effects.

Pigment dispersion ranges include :

Thermochromic (Heat Sensitive)

Chromicolor AQ inks - waterbased

Chromicolor Gravure NC - solventbased

Chromicolor PE / PP Conc - masterbatch

Photochromic (UV Sensitive)

Photopia AQ Inks - waterbased

Photopia PP / PE Conc - masterbatch

Hydrochromic (Moisture Sensitive)

Hydrochromic Ink

Matsui products offer the customer :

Industry-leading colour development

Multiple colours and temperature ranges

High standards of quality and consistency

Short lead times

Cornelius To Exhibit At Nanotech Coatings Show

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The Cornelius Industrial Team will be Exhibiting at the British Coatings Federation Nanotechnology Seminar in Nottingham on 21st October 2010. We will be showcasing nanomaterials from Nanoresins (for improvements in toughness and scratch resistance) and Antaria (transparent inorganic UV filters), as well as our other products. The event would be of interest to anyone from the coatings or inks industry with an interest in the latest developments in this exciting area. We hope to see you there! For more information on the event, please click here].

Future Proof Your Textile Finishing Formulations With C6 Unidyne (TM) Fluorochemicals

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Many textile finishers and manufacturers of non-wovens are aware that C8 fluorochemicals will not meet legislative requirements on PFOA in 2015. However, it may be less widely known one major supplier is already withdrawing C8 grades from the market, with another to follow in 2011. Therefore, availability of C8 grades is becoming limited and prices are rising. This means that reformulation based around new C6 grades will be necessary much earlier than originally thought, and many formulators are already redeveloping their products. Cornelius offers the Unidyne (TM) range of C6 fluorochemicals from Daikin which are optimised for a variety of applications, and offering the following benefits : - water repellency - oil repellency - stain release - low curing temperature - soft handling Not every fluorochemical supplier is able to offer C6 grades that perform well or are readily available, but the Unidyne (TM) C6 range offers class-leading performance with no availability problems. For more information please contact Jane Tolfts (01279 714340, jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk), or visit the Daikin website by clicking here].

CBA's new Chairman and Cornelius CEO, Neville Prior, outlines his objectives for his two-year term of office

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
As the new Chairman of the Chemical Business Association, Neville Prior (Cornelius CEO) said: "First of all, I am pleased and honoured to have been elected as CBA Chairman and I am determined that the next two years should be a period of progress and achievement for the Association." "Simply stated, I suppose my overall aim is to maximise CBA's effectiveness in three key areas- to represent the interests of all our businesses in Whitehall, Westminster, and Brussels; to increase the effectiveness of our European Association, FECC; and to grow the Association in terms of its scope and membership throughout the chemical supply chain." "I have already set in train pans to improve CBA's dialogue with relevant MPs and MEPs. We already have excellent working relationships at official level with government departments and regulators. I believe we need to build on this to ensure that key legislators also understand the industry's priorities and its current issues- particularly in the context of the costs and complexity of regulator compliance. " I want to set CBA on a path towards continuous growth-in terms of membership, the range and type of businesses it represents, and in the number of value-added services it provides." " In every respect, CBA is open for business." The photograph shows outgoing Chairman, Francis Osborn, congratulating Neville Prior on his election as the new CBA Chairman. Boost for charity Member companies and their guests attending the CBA Annual Lunch contributed a grand total of UKP5,491 to the charity Headway which gives help and support to people affected by brain injury. Headway operates through local networks throughout the UK. The photograph shows CBA Chairman, Neville Prior, presenting the Association's cheque to Jo Plant, Headway's Head of Fundraising.

Solaplex ® - An Alternative To Lead Chromate Pigments

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The Solaplex ® range of bright yellow and orange pigments from Rockwood Pigments and Cornelius has been developed specifically to replace old-technology pigments that contain lead and chrome.

Solaplex® - An Alternative To Lead Chromate Pigments

The Solaplex® range of bright yellow and orange pigments from Rockwood Pigments and Cornelius has been developed specifically to replace old-technology pigments that contain lead and chrome.

With the announcement in January 2010 that lead chromates have been added to the list of Substances of Very High Concern selected for Authorisation under REACH, the future of lead chromates is now unclear so users of these materials might wish to consider Solaplex as a potential replacement.

Solaplex® pigments offer :
bright, clean colours

excellent light and weather fastness

resistance to chemicals and heat

good hiding powder

no heavy-metals

Click here to view Solaplex product brochure

NEW! Solaplex® Bright Orange extends the range further into the red / orange part of colour space, and complements the shades already available (Yellow, Mid Yellow and Orange).
For further information please do not hesitate to contact your Cornelius representative or Jane Tolfts (01279 714 340, jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk
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Cornelius - Fluorescent Pigments Including STX Toners For Inks

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Radglo (TM) fluorescent pigments are available in a variety of colours from Cornelius, the exclusive distributor of Radiant Color N.V. in the U.K.

Radglo - Fluorescent Pigments

Cornelius - Fluorescent Pigments Including STX Toners For Inks

Radglo (TM) fluorescent pigments are available in a variety of colours from Cornelius, the exclusive distributor of Radiant Color N.V. in the U.K. Fluorescent pigments are suitable for many applications where bright, vivid colours are advantageous.

In particular, we present Radglo (TM) STX Toners, solid solutions of fluorescent dyes in polyester resin which are supplied as powders but are totally water-soluble, making them ideal for flexographic and gravure ink formulations. These products exhibit :

excellent film forming properties

good colour strength

high gloss

For all your fluorescent pigment and dye requirements, please do not hesitate to contact your Cornelius representative or Jane Tolfts (01279 714 340) jane.tolfts@cornelius.co.uk

Neville Prior speaks at OCCA/BSCT Bosses Night!

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Bosses Night is an annual event jointly hosted by two paint industry organisations (OCCA and BSCT), on which leaders from the coatings industry give a personal perspective on a relevant subject of their choice. The Chairman of Cornelius Group PLC, Neville Prior, was invited to speak for 2010 and delivered a lively and interesting presentation entitled Our Industry : Where Has It Been And Where Is It Going? Starting from prehistoric times, Neville took a look at coatings throughout the ages up to the modern era and then, after consultation with a crystal ball, spent some time speaking about what the coatings industry in the future might look like. The talk covered a wide ranging selection of issues, from technology to environmental issues to legislative concerns, with the latter, in particular, provoking a passionate debate among the audience! Neville's talk held the attention of a well packed venue for nearly an hour, and the number of post-presentation questions testified to the level of interest among the audience. At the end of the session, the BSCT President (and former Cornelius employee) Zara Cunliffe presented Neville with a certificate to mark the occasion. One delegate commented : I was at your presentation at the Birmingham meeting last Thursday , and ... I was very impressed with your presentation and wondered if you would mind me having a copy of the Power point ? Again ; thanks ... for an interesting and thought provoking presentation.

Cornelius Welcomes Two New Members Of The Industrial Team

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The Industrial Sales Team are pleased to welcome Rob Mitchinson and Jane Tolfts to Cornelius. Rob joins us in the role of Area Sales Manager, and will cover a territory extending from the Scottish border down through the Eastern side of England to the East Midlands. He has technical and commercial experience and already knows the territory well, so will offer continuity for customers as well as bringing valuable experience to Cornelius. Jane joins us in the role of Sales Executive and will be based in the Bishop's Stortford office. She will be using her extensive experience to improve our sales service for commodity and other selected products to customers, as well as offering support to the rest of the sales team.

Cornelius Exhibits At British Coatings Federation REACH Seminar

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Cornelius Industrial Group exhibited at the BCF REACH Seminar held in Nottingham on February 23rd. The event was well intended by representatives from many coatings manufacturers, and several speakers gave informative presentations on REACH. The Cornelius stand explained our approach to REACH and highlighted products that offer benefits when working to standards being imposed by new and forthcoming legislation. These included : Drycoat (TM) - a new replacement drier for cobalt 10% from Rockwood Pigments Rheolate 212 (TM) - a tin-free polyurethane rheology modifier from Elementis Specialties Tintayd AQ (TM) - dual humectant tinting systems for water-borne architectural coatings, with superior compatibility and resistance to water-sensitivity, from Elementis Specialties Bosig Chemie - high-solids and water-based alkyd resins, high-solids hydroxy acrylic resins Shark PVB - recycled PVB, and water-based PVB dispersions One piece of news from the seminar of particular interest is that lead chromate (commonly used in pigments) has been selected as one of a small group of Substances of Very High Concern that will undergo further scrutiny. There is a real possibility that this could lead to these materials being effectively banned so users would be well advised to find alternatives. Solaplex (TM), from Rockwood Pigments and Cornelius, is an ideal replacement, especially where good heat or chemical resistance is required. Please contact Cornelius for more information on REACH, or any of the products mentioned here.

BCF REACH Update 23rd February 2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT
As a Founder member of Refac Association, Cornelius recognises that REACH presents a challenge to the whole chemical industry....

BCF REACH Update 23rd February 2010

Cornelius exhibiting at the BCF REACH Update 2010

As a Founder member of Refac Association, Cornelius recognises that REACH presents a challenge to the whole chemical industry. Our role as a supplier is to give you, our customer, the reassurances that our products comply with legislation.

Cornelius is exhibiting at the BCF REACH Update 2010 :

23�February
Gateway hotel, Nottingham
9:30 - 16:00.