Aerochemicals

ECOLOGICAL PAINT STRIPPING EQUIPMENT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Since 2012, Pexa is the official UK agent for the Sofiplast range of ecological wheat starch paint stripping equipment.

What is the Sofiplast system? This ecological system uses dry wheatstarch in a low pressure stream to remove paint from any substrate. The advantages of this system:

Quick and efficient process
No harmful chemicals required
Safe for all substrates including composites, plastics and thin metals
Approved for aerospace applications (approved for use by Boeing, Beech and Bombardier along with numerous aerospace facilities across Europe)
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Aerochemicals' members mark key anniversaries in 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Aerochemicals, the multinational alliance of leading suppliers of chemical products to the Aerospace industry has over 200 years of experience between its members of developing, manufacturing and delivering high technology materials.

However 5 members have particular cause to welcome 2012 as they celebrate the following important anniversaries:

Sherwin Babbco HQ in Paris, France - 60 years, founded in 1952
Socomore HQ in Vannes, France – 40 years, founded in 1972
Metal Chek HQ in Sao Paolo, Brazil – 30 years, founded in 1982
Dysol HQ in Fort Worth, Texas – 20 years, founded in 1992
Pexa HQ in Halifax, UK – 10 years, founded in 2002

This group of members with a total history of 160 years in the aerospace market will be marking their special anniversaries with a series of special events and celebrations during 2012.

Their products include materials for non destructive testing, treatment, cleaning and protection of surfaces together with surface coatings, all approved to key aerospace specifications. In combination the Aerochemicals members are protecting every major type of aircraft currently built.

The views of Aerochemicals are represented by the comments of members including the following -

Current President of Aerochemicals Jim Rowbotham of Pexa said ‘It is tremendously exciting for Pexa to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Being able to share an event like this with other Aerochemicals members, who have even more experience than ourselves, will mean that 2012 is extra special. Watch this space for all kinds of interesting activities throughout the year’.

Jim McKinney of Dysol added “Reaching the twenty year milestone is a significant achievement for any company. Doing so with our partners in Aerochemicals makes it a particular delight. We anticipate that the next twenty years will see even closer relationships between our Aerochemicals partners resulting in ever better products and service for our customers.”

For more information please contact:
Maria Somocurcio (msomocurcio@aerochemicals.com

SOCOMORE IN A3TS INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Published 20th December 2011

Socomore took part in A3TS international meetings last week in Paris (France). This event was a good opportunity to show Socomore's know-how. Emilie, one of their technical support manager, has led a conference regarding surface preparation prior to sol-gel. The sol-gel are key solutions to replace chemical conversions or anodizing by hexavalent chromium.

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Pexa finalist in BCF's annual sustainability awards

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Published 2nd December 2011

Pexa were once again pleased to be amongst the finalists of the BCF’s annual sustainability awards. I

Last 9th November, BCF members gathered at the Eastwood Hall hotel in Nottingham for the awards dinner which included the Sustainability Awards along with the Coatings Care and Training Awards. Pexa as usual held its own in this prestigious company.

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AEROCHEMICALS AND SHERWIN INC.PROVIDE GOLD SPONSORS FOR GLOBAL NDT EVE

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Published on November 15th 2011

Aerochemicals member companies together with Sherwin Inc. are global technology leaders in non destructive testing materials. These companies, with Aerochemicals, will be gold sponsors of the World Conference on Non Destructive Testing in Durban South Africa in April 2012 “WCNDT 2012”. See http://www.wcndt2012.org.za/

The WCNDT is a global gathering of NDT specialists, professionals, companies and consumers which convenes every 4 years. This is the first time that the Conference will be held in held in Africa and the organisers are anticipating a packed programme covering new technologies from around the World.

Aerochemicals members Sherwin BabbCo, Metal Chek of Brazil and Testron will lead the Aerochemicals delegation as they are specialists in the NDT field. The Aerochemicals Alliance provides a global platform for these independent companies. This allows them to compete and win on a global basis in a market which is driven by international specifications and methods.

Marc Desvignes of Sherwin Babbco said “WCNDT 2012 will be a great opportunity for Sherwin Babbco and Aerochemicals to meet the global NDT industry. We will be showcasing our exciting new technologies and will be able to show potential customers from around the World our products in a “hands on” setting. We are looking forward to having the whole Aerochemicals NDT team together in the same place where we can demonstrate our lead in the market”.

For more information please contact:
Maria Somocurcio (msomocurcio@aerochemicals.com)

Magchem in Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium & Exhibition

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Published on 4th November 2011

MagChem, Socomore and Dysol-Dynamold will be participating in the upcoming 2011 U.S. Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium & Exhibition, being held at the Fort-Worth Convention Center from November 14-17, 2011.

These affiliated companies offer a complete line of products for surface treatments, preparations and protections to North American aerospace customers. The products include formulated solvents, sol-gel, corrosion inhibiting compounds, surface oxide treatments, paint strippers, lubricants, cleaners, degreasers and Moldable Epoxy Shim Material for composite/metal assemblies...

All these products have been approved by worldwide civil and military aerospace manufacturers, including in the U.S.A and Canada such companies as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier, de Havilland, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, GE, CFMI, Snecma, Turbomeca, Air Canada, Bell Helicopter, Lufthansa Technik, Air France Industries.

On booth #206, MagChem will be presenting the main products with a NSN number for Defense department, including :

- HDL-202

- AP-988 -

- HDL-2524 -

- AP-954 -

- D-SOLV -

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Certifications Online

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Contec Product Certificates Going Online

Contec presents a paperless system for its customers to access to certificates whenever needed.

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Metal Chek do Brazil - new website

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

28 October 2011:

Metal Chek do Brazil, leader in development, production and commercialisation of consumables for Non Destructive Testing (NDT) in Brazil, is pleased to present you its new website.

This new website offers you a wide range information about their product's specifications, last news, customer service...

For more information, please check the website.

Socomore participated in Aerospace Meetings at Torino (Italy)

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Published on 21st October 2011

Last October 26th and 27th, Aerospace Meetings were organized at Torino (Italy). Socomore participated in a conference where it presented some solutions examples on balancing environmental and performance in aerospace.

Socomore proposes the solutions respecting last environmental regulations and responding to customers' specific needs. Solutions exist and are already in place in the aerospace world. Socomore shared concrete examples of their solutions proposed to customers around the world.

For more information about concrete examples of chrome free and VOC and cost reductions, please, check this link.

Pexa distributor partner of Akzo Nobel

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Published on 28th October 2011

Pexa Ltd.,the leading supplier of high tech surface finishing materials to the aerospace and distribution partner of Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings, presents its last brand. Akzo Nobel Metaflex SP which has been developed to meet the AMS3095 specification

For more information, click here

SURFACE WORLD 2011 - November 1-3, BIRMINGHAM

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

21st of October 2011

PEXA Ltd. will be attending Surface World 2011 next 1-3rd November 2011 in Birmingham (UK).

Surface World is the major industry event for the Surface Treatment Industries aimed at specifies, engineers, designers and practitioners.The latest technologies, products and services will be on display covering protective, decorative and functional coatings of all kinds plus essential cleaning and pretreatment.

Exhibition registration, entry and parking are all free of charge. Seminars are being run alongside the show by the British Coatings Federation.

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SOCOMORE QUALIFIED EN/AS/JISQ 9100

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

21st of October 2011

Socomore, the specialized company in the development of chemicals solutions for surface preparation, has just been qualified EN 9100 (AS 9100).

Socomore shows with this new qualification the importance to its aerospace customers and their satisfaction.

You can find Socomore in the OASIS database run by the IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group), which lists all the companies in the world certified AS 9100 or EN 9100 or JISQ 9100.

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NEW FACILITY TO SERVE CONTEC's CUSTOMERS IN ASIA/PACIFIC

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The leading manufacturer of contamination control products for critical manufacturing environments, Contec, Inc. has expanded its offices and manufacturing facilities in Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou China.
They have been manufacturing in China for the last five years and made the decision to expand our operations. After months of planning, they are now operating on a full scale basis in the new facility.

'The new facility has approximately 70,500 square feet of manufacturing space, with room for future expansion' says Don Batts, Project Manager. 'It includes state-of-the-art ISO Class 4 and ISO Class 6 cleanrooms, laundry and saturation, allowing Contec to continue making the quality products people are used to seeing'.

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PSA DEVELOPS ITS NEW SPECIAL SOLUTIONS

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

PSA , a world leading producer of hygiene products and novel solutions for cleaning, sanitation and air freshening on board aircraft, is pleased to introduce its new special products for special needs:

LEATHER PERFECT: new special leather range of products in compliance with B D6-7127M needed for aircfrat use and tested by the main suppliers of leather.

- Solvent-free formula non flammable

- Vegetables waxes

- Silicon & glycerin free

- Leaves no slippery residue

- Leaves a pleasant scent after use

- Does not damage original colors

EMULDRY 50: insects killer solution:

- 2% Permenthrin

- Solvent free

- Safe and non corrosive

DELUX'AIR: eco friendly liquid soap dispensing system

- 100% biodegradable soap, perfurmed, natural formula, neutral Ph, osturising and soft agents, hypoallergenic, paraben free.

- Pump: ergonomic and secured

AVIATION HEALTH CONFERENCE 2011

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

PSA, a world leading producer of hygiene products and novel solutions for cleaning, sanitation and air freshening on board aircraft, participated at Aviation Health Conference 2011.

The Aviation Health Conference 2011 took place last 5th and 6th October 2011 (London, UK) and once again it was a succesful event providing an unparalleled opportunity for delegates to hear from leading aviation health experts and to network with their professional peers.

PSA, represented by Mr Amine BOUHRARA (Sales Manager) participated at this event with its presentation about cabin hygiène and new sanitary border. An opportunity for PSA to present its expertise in this domain.

For more information, please contact Amine BOUHRARA (amine.bouhrara@psa-paris.com)

PEXA'S ONLINE PRESENCE

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Aerochemicals member, Pexa Ltd, the leading supplier of high tech surface finishing materials to the aerospace and other industries has just completed its marketing and public relations strategies. A combination of real and virtual marketing tools puts them ahead of the field in their sector.

Pexa’s online presence includes :

New website: www.pexa.co.uk and www.pexa.fr. A website with useful information including Reach database, technical products’ information, last updated news about the company...

Online store: www.pexashop.com shop to allow customers to obtain their products over the internet.

Stock management : www.mypexastore.com . Allowing Pexa to monitor stocks at customers sites and offering a management capability to be automatically updated.

Social networking: Twitter and Facebook. Jim Rowbotham, Pexa’s managing Director, said 'as a young company, we want to be able to meet our customers and stakeholders through whatever channel suits them’.

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Pexa's team evolution

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Promotions and new recruits at Pexa

In order to respond to its highly successful model and to continue its commitment to high quality sales representation, technical support and logistics services for the brands it represents and its customers, Pexa develop its team hiring a new Project Engineer and promoting its Sales Manager.

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Socomore present at Morocco Aerospace meeting

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Socomore presented their surface preparation solutions at Casablanca last 19-22 September

Socomore presented their products designed for aerospace manufacturers and their MRO subcontractors in Morocco at the "Aerospace Meetings" organised in Casablanca.

Morocco has become a centre of excellence for the key players in the aeronautical and space industries. Production and assembly of parts, equipment, and systems, cabling, electronics, mechanical engineering and manufacturing, engine and aircraft maintenance, engineering and studies, sheet metal work and surface treatment...are represented.

To accompany their aerospace customers, Socomore has participated at the main technical conferences targeting their professions. A real opportunity to present Socomore's expertise in chemical solutions for the preparation and protection of surfaces and in environmental performance.

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Pexa Ltd. at EMC UK- 11th to 12th October

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Join Pexa at EMC 2011 to see its range of EMC coatings from Spraylat.

EMC 2011 on 11th-12th October in Newbury where Pexa Ltd. is exhibiting its range of EMC, RF and EM shielding coatings from Spraylat

The exhibition will be attended by over 50 companies and also includes a full conference programme, EMC training courses and free demonstrations bye the IEEE EMC Society UKRI Chapter.

Click here for details of the exhibition and conference.

Pexa Ltd and SherwinBabbco at the MT2011 show

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Stand P25

WCNDT 2012 Durban (South Africa), 16 - 20 April 2012

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Aerochemicals members will participate in WCNDT (World conference on Non Destructive Testing) next year.

The World Conference is organised every four years and moves around the globe with ICNDT members from Europe, Asia-Pacific, Pan America, and Africa.

Aerochemicals partners would not loose this opportunity and will be present as GOLD SPONSOR.

Marc Desvignes of Sherwin Babbco said “WCNDT 2012 will be a great opportunity for Sherwin Babbco and Aerochemicals to meet the global NDT industry. We will be showcasing our exciting new technologies and will be able to show potential customers from around the World our products in a “hands on” setting. We are looking forward to having the whole Aerochemicals NDT team together in the same place where we can demonstrate our lead in the market”.

Haas Finechem China

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200

New website

In 1999 and 2002, Haas FineChem (China) invested companies in Shanghai and Chongqing respectively in order to provide the better services of chemical management...

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NDT PRODUCTS

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Look at BabbCo video

Aerochemicals in facebook - NEW!!!

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Aerochemicals is present in facebook!!

For more information, click here and take à look!!

PexaShop.com

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The online outlet for high technology materials

Welcome to PexaShop.com the online outlet for Pexa. Pexa is the leading supplier of high specification surface finishing products to the aerospace, defence and electronics industries. We have created this shop to allow customers to obtain our products over the internet, we will gradually build up the range of products available through pexashop.com. If you need products which are not available here then please give us a call and we will be happy to help. Our friendly team can be reached on +44 (0) 1422 314400.

http://www.pexashop.com/

Surface preparation solutions for composites

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Socomore or surface preparation solutions for composite materials

Composite materials are developing to industrial scale and raises needs regarding surfaces treatment, preparation and protection. Thanks to its strong experience with metallic surfaces, Socomore listens to these needs and offers solutions.

Socomore offers a broad range of products:

water based or solvented cleaning products for the preparation of composite surfaces before painting and bonding
a release agent with low VOC emissions
shim type products for the assembly of composite and aluminum parts
sol-gel : aqueous solutions which form a polymerized layer with adhesion promoting properties and/or anti-corrosion, anti-scratch, anti-erosion, anti-soil properties

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Socomore qualified EN9100 (AS9100)

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200

As a quality priority, Socomore has just been qualified EN 9100 (AS 9100) to meet their aerospace customers' needs and satisfactions.

Certified ISO 9001 since 1997, Socomore obtained EN 9100 certification (equivalent to its U.S. counterpart AS 9100 and Japanese JISQ 9100) for all its subsidiaries.

EN 9100 qualification becomes the required key quality reference by aerospace industry. It applies to companies which elaborates, develops and products for the aerospace industry.

You can find Socomore in the OASIS database run by the IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group), which lists all the companies in the world certified AS 9100 or EN 9100 or JISQ 9100.

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IMFair 2011

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Pexa will be exhibiting at the IMFair 2011

The Spraylat range of EM shielding paints, Akzo Nobel’s market leading chromate free primer systems and Pexa’s own line of special small packs for 2 component paints are just an example of the products that Pexa will be exhibiting at the IMFair 2011. The conference will be held at the RAF Museum Cosford 14-16 June 2011.

VIDEO

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INTAIRCOAT SHOW AND CONFERENCES 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SOCOMORE and PEXA exhibit in IntAirCoat show next 18-19 May, Amsterdam.

They will take the opportunity to introduce their leading products: chromate free protection technologies, latest developments for bath or gel chemical paint stripping solutions, deoxidisers, descalers, degreasers, sol-gel, and de-moulding agents for composite part moulds and range of VOC free solvents, pre-saturated wipes and VOC free water-based solutions.

Visit our stands number 9 and 10

Socomore reinforces its position in North America

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SOCOMORE reinforces its position in North America

Groupe Méaban, Socomore’s parent company has acquired MagChem Inc. of Montreal, Canada effective February 1, 2011. This acquisition will allow Socomore to reinforce its position in North America and comes as an addition to its recent investments i

Welcome new members!

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Aerochemicals extends a warm welcome to new members PEXA LTD. and HAAS FINECHEM CHINA

Pexa Ltd.(UK and France) is a supplier of high technology materials to the aerospace and defence industries. They are trusted partners of brand leading industrial product manufacturers; they employ progressive supply chain systems to deliver their promises. Their mission is to assist their customers to meet their own business objectives using their products and services; these products include surface finishing materials, aircraft maintenance products, application equipment and unique packaging solutions.

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Haas Finechem China was created in Shanghai in 1999 as a company which provides chemicals and environmental management services in different industries. Haas company utilizes excellent human resource and advanced technology to tailor a completed resolvable program on management, manpower, technique and materials for all the customers in industrial fields and to help the customers fulfill the following objectives: reduction general operating cost, improvement of efficiency, safety management and Environmental Optimization.

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2011 Trade show schedule

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

See locations and details for upcoming Aerochemicals air shows and events

CALENDAR	EVENT	PARTICIPATION
February, 15-17	San Antonio, TEXAS (USA): ACCA conference and indoor expo - booth 219	CONTEC
February, 15-17	Nice, FRANCE (EU) : ITCA Nice INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CATERING	PSA
April, 5-7	Hamburg, GERMANY (EU) : Aircraft interiors	PSA
April, 12-14	Miami Beach, FLORIDA (USA): MRO AMERICAS booth 312	MAGCHEM, DYSOL, SOCOMORE

May, 18-19	IntAIRcoat	SOCOMORE, PEXA

Socomore involved in GIFAS committee

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Frédéric Lescure, Socomore's CEO, has just been elected into the AERO-PME of GIFAS committee.

Founded in 1908, GIFAS, the French aerospace industries association, has 273 members, from major prime contractors and system suppliers to small specialist companies. They cover the full spectrum of skills from the design, development and production of aerospace systems and equipment to maintenance and operation...

Aerochemicals

ECOLOGICAL PAINT STRIPPING EQUIPMENT

Aerochemicals' members mark key anniversaries in 2012

SOCOMORE IN A3TS INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

Pexa finalist in BCF's annual sustainability awards

AEROCHEMICALS AND SHERWIN INC.PROVIDE GOLD SPONSORS FOR GLOBAL NDT EVE

Magchem in Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium & Exhibition

Certifications Online

Contec Product Certificates Going Online

Contec presents a paperless system for its customers to access to certificates whenever needed.

Metal Chek do Brazil - new website

Socomore participated in Aerospace Meetings at Torino (Italy)

Pexa distributor partner of Akzo Nobel

SURFACE WORLD 2011 - November 1-3, BIRMINGHAM

SOCOMORE QUALIFIED EN/AS/JISQ 9100

NEW FACILITY TO SERVE CONTEC's CUSTOMERS IN ASIA/PACIFIC

PSA DEVELOPS ITS NEW SPECIAL SOLUTIONS

AVIATION HEALTH CONFERENCE 2011

PEXA'S ONLINE PRESENCE

Pexa's team evolution

Promotions and new recruits at Pexa

Socomore present at Morocco Aerospace meeting

Socomore presented their surface preparation solutions at Casablanca last 19-22 September

Pexa Ltd. at EMC UK- 11th to 12th October

Pexa Ltd and SherwinBabbco at the MT2011 show

WCNDT 2012 Durban (South Africa), 16 - 20 April 2012

Aerochemicals members will participate in WCNDT (World conference on Non Destructive Testing) next year.

Haas Finechem China

NDT PRODUCTS

Aerochemicals in facebook - NEW!!!

PexaShop.com

The online outlet for high technology materials

Surface preparation solutions for composites

Socomore or surface preparation solutions for composite materials

Socomore qualified EN9100 (AS9100)

IMFair 2011

Pexa will be exhibiting at the IMFair 2011

INTAIRCOAT SHOW AND CONFERENCES 2011

Socomore reinforces its position in North America

SOCOMORE reinforces its position in North America

Welcome new members!

> read more

2011 Trade show schedule

See locations and details for upcoming Aerochemicals air shows and events

CALENDAR

EVENT

PARTICIPATION

Socomore involved in GIFAS committee

Frédéric Lescure, Socomore's CEO, has just been elected into the AERO-PME of GIFAS committee.