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Pexa expands into the Energy Sector

03.05.2012

Pexa, the West Yorkshire based distributor of surface coatings and high technology materials, today announces their plans to supply the Energy industry with a range of products from world leading manufacturers.

An ISO9001 company, Pexa has been successful supporting the Aerospace and Defence sectors for the last 10 years and now brings a range of products from world leading manufacturers to the Energy sector, fully qualified to major energy industry specifications including Cameron and EDF.

The range of products Pexa are offering to the Energy sector includes Sherwin Babbco’s extensive range of dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection products. Sherwin Babbco is a world leading manufacturer of these NDT products and Pexa's extensive stocks are available for rapid delivery around the world.

Complementing Pexa’s range of NDT products is Everlube’s range of Everslik high performance surface coatings. These surface coatings provide lubrication and corrosion prevention for onshore and offshore metal structures.

“This is an exciting development for Pexa. Our expertise gleaned from over 10 years in the aerospace and defence sectors gives us a wealth of technical knowledge. With access to some of the world’s leading product manufacturers, our knowledge and product ranges offer Energy customers something new and exciting.” said Jim Rowbotham, Managing Director of Pexa.

Pexa’s Matt Lowthian achieves Liquid Penetrant Level 2

27.03.2012

As part of Pexa’s commitment to the NDT market their Technical Sales manager Matt Lowthian has recently attended The South West School of NDT and passed Level 1 & 2 Liquid Penetrant Inspection.

Pexa is the UK distributor for Sherwin Babbco NDT products; as part of its commitment to technical product support, Pexa undertakes to have expertise in its product range and this training and qualification is part of this strategy.

Pexa can now offer a high level of technical support to customers in the dye penetrant market including analysis of test panels and process support.

Pexa celebrates its 10th Year in Business

19.03.2012

Pexa, the leading supplier of surface finishing and related materials to the aerospace, defence and other high tech industries celebrates its 10^th anniversary in 2012.

The company was founded in 2002 to create a new kind of technical product distributor. Vertically aligned with its key suppliers to supply their products with a degree of service, technical know-how and product support equal to that of the manufacturer, with the additional flexibility that a distributor can provide. Many important global names have entrusted Pexa with their distribution including Akzo Nobel, Socomore, Lord Corporation, Everlube Products, Permabond and Sherwin Babbco. Pexa has added its own lines of consumables and other products to ensure that customers enjoy a one stop shop for surface finishing materials.

Pexa delivered its first order from its new premises in November 2002 and shortly after that achieved its quality approved status to ISO9001/9120 and for BAE Systems and Airbus UK. With the support of its key suppliers, Pexa has won the confidence of the most important and well regarded contractors and design engineers in the aerospace and defence markets.

In 2005 Pexa opened its subsidiary in France, which is now its most important market after the UK. In addition Pexa delivers its products to over 30 countries worldwide and has a complete export packaging capability.

Pexa has won several awards for its innovative new products including its range of small packaging solutions. Pexa is also an active member of the Aerochemicals Alliance and of important trade associations such as the NWAA and the BCF.

Pexa has grown substantially in its first 10 years and is now a leading and well recognised supplier of surface finishing products, including paints, surface treatments, cleaners, lubricants, adhesives, NDT products and application equipment. Pexa is approved by many important aircraft design organisations and supplies materials for every important civil and military aircraft programme.

Pexa continues to develop; having just completed a complete upgrade to its e-marketing suite including an on line sales outlet, remote stock management programme “MyPexaStore” and a complete range of social marketing channels.

Pexa’s team now includes a talented customer services department, qualified logistics team, sales, marketing and project engineering. The team continues to grow as Pexa develops its product range and markets, this includes its recent addition of the rapidly growing energy market to its successful activities in Aerospace.

Pexa’s mission has been from the very beginning - “To enable our customers to meet their own business objectives using our products and services”, this is still true today. Pexa’s growing, trained, experienced and motivated team will continue to deliver on this aspiration. Customers and suppliers can expect a few surprises, special offers and events during 2012 as Pexa celebrates this special anniversary.

Coatings for Composites

24.02.2012

Pexa MD, Jim Rowbotham writes for this months Aero Mag on a step by step guide to painting composites in aerospace applications.

To read the full article, click here: http://www.aero-mag.com/features/41/20122/1270

Pexa announced as Sofiplast’s UK Agent

31.01.2012

Never one to rest on their laurels, Pexa starts the New Year with a new product range announcement. French coatings removal specialist, Sofiplast Group has appointed Pexa as its UK agent to market and manage their range of ecological paint stripping equipment.

Using dry wheatstarch in a low pressure stream, the Sofiplast system removes paint from any substrate quickly and efficiently; but its key advantage is its safety. No harmful chemicals are used, meaning safety for substrates, operatives and the environment. In addition, because the Sofiplast system operates at a very low pressure, users can expect a reduction in energy costs and noise levels.

Wheatstarch stripping is approved for use by Boeing, Beech and Bombardier along with numerous aerospace facilities across Europe.

MD of Pexa Jim Rowbotham commented “2012 is going to be a very busy and productive year; kicking it off with this important new partnership with Sofiplast is a sign of what the industry can expect from us. We choose to represent products only after close scrutiny and the Sofiplast system was no exception. Its ecological credentials and efficiency makes it a highly attractive proposition for our customers.” Pexa is offering trial stripping of components, either on their customers’ own sites or at the Sofiplast facilities.

For more information, click here.

Pexa Sponsor Over Wyre Junior Under 9’s

02.12.2011

Pexa is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Over Wyre junior under 9's football team who play in the Poulton and District Primary league.

Over Wyre juniors is a team based near Blackpool, Lancashire in the North West of England. The North West of England is a major hub for Aerospace manufacturing facilities and Pexa is proud to be supporting this young team of talented footballers.

Pexa Among Finalists for BCF Sustainability Awards

22.11.2011

Pexa were once again pleased to be amongst the finalists of the BCF’s annual sustainability awards. In its second year, this scheme recognises and celebrates innovations from Britain’s most visible industry.

BCF members gathered at the Eastwood Hall hotel in Nottingham on the 9th November for the awards dinner which included the Sustainability Awards along with the Coatings Care and Training Awards. The World’s leading paintmakers including Akzo Nobel, PPG and Crown Paints were very much in evidence and Pexa as usual held its own in this prestigious company.

Pexa’s Mini Tank system was recognised as an excellent technology, used hand in hand with their new flexible packaging solutions it substantially reduces a variety of wastes in the paint application area. The awards judges commented as follows on Pexa’s system:

“Pexa have capitalised on the unique properties (non-settling in storage) of the Aerowave product producing a cheap and user friendly dispenser at the place of work. The benefits in waste reduction, emissions drops, and savings on an expensive product are easily transferable to similar situations”

In his closing address head judge, Dr Phil Gamlen said: “Not only are these awards about feeling proud, but they also remind us not to be complacent. Sustainability is a journey and the steps are getting bigger.”

Tony Mash echoed this sentiment saying: “This year really has seen the bar raised. All the winners delivered something that could be used in the wider market place, not just a niche product solution and that’s where real innovation makes the biggest impact. We hope that all our entrants go away from this year’s awards with the judges’ comments and continue on this path to a globally sustainable industry.

(Pictured – Pexa’s Jim Rowbotham accepts the finalist certificate from Dr Steve Snaith, BCF President)

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings Announce Metaflex SP Launch

20.10.2011

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings, the global leader in Aerospace Coatings and Pantheon Enterprises, the global leader in Chrome Free aircraft pretreatments have been working together over the last two years to develop an advanced chrome free aircraft pretreatment.

The pretreatment, to be marketed under the AkzoNobel Metaflex brand, will be known as Metaflex SP and has been developed to meet the AMS3095 specification as part of a number of AkzoNobel Aerospace coatings systems.

To read the full press release, click here.

Pexa’s Online Investments Take Off

03.10.2011

West Yorkshire based Pexa Ltd, the leading supplier of high tech surface finishing materials to the aerospace and other industries has just completed a program of upgrades to its e-platforms and enhancements to its corporate branding.

These latest projects are part of Pexa’s strategic investment plans which has seen long term established growth for the business. Pexa aims to be the distributor of choice for industry leading product manufacturers and this combination of real and virtual marketing tools puts them ahead of the field in their sector.

Pexa’s online presence includes new websites at www.pexa.co.uk and www.pexa.fr, together with its online store www.pexashop.com. New features within the site include a REACH database, a resource centre where useful industry tools are located and direct access to its key suppliers’ websites to provide a portal for technical product information to be accessed in its official and up to date format. In addition at www.mypexastore.com Pexa houses its remote consignment stock management capability that allows stocks at customer sites to be automatically updated and replenished using bar code readers.

“This system allows us to monitor stocks at customer premises and replenish them on a JIT basis with full access to approved users, so all parties can see what stock is available and on order”, said Mark Thompson, Pexa’s UK Sales Manager.

Marketing and pr strategies have also extended Pexa’s social networking presence with a blog, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin pages. “Pexa wants its customers and stakeholders to be able to meet us through whatever channel suits them” says Jim Rowbotham, Pexa’s Managing Director, “We are a young company and we try be early adopters of communications advances”.

Promotions and new recruits at Pexa

14.09.2011

Long term substantial growth for West Yorkshire based Pexa Ltd, specialist high technology materials supplier to the aerospace and defence industries is being celebrated with a new UK and Ireland Sales Manager, Mark Thompson and Projects Engineer, Sarah White.

Mark has been with the Pexa team for the past 9 years and his promotion extends his role from Northern to UK and Ireland Sales Manager and is responsible for the development and delivery of Pexa’s sales plan, sales team management, customer relations and improvement of internal customer facing processes.

Sarah White, recent MSC graduate from Sheffield University, joins Pexa as Projects Engineer and will be analysing, preparing and monitoring the resources, structures and ROI of the company’s various projects.

Both roles are testimony to Pexa’s highly successful model and continued commitment to high quality sales representation, technical support and logistics services for both the brands it represents and its customers.

“Pexa depends on its people and we have a great example of a long standing member of our team taking on greater responsibility, combined with a new team member bringing new ideas to our business. We have a talented group of people here.” Commented Jim Rowbotham, Pexa MD.

Material Testing 2011 Exhibition, 13-15th September 2011

31.08.2011

Join Pexa at the Materials Testing 2011 Exhibition at The International Centre in Telford on 13-15th September 2011.

Pexa will be exhibiting its range of NDT products from World leading NDT manufacturer, Sherwin Babbco.

Materials Testing 2011 is the most comprehensive international exhibition in testing for quality, materials testing, non-destructive testing, condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering.

For more information on Materials Testing 2011 or to register to attend, click here to visit the Materials Testing website.

Latest Automotive Industry Guidelines published by REACH

12.07.2011

New version of the Automotive Industry Guideline on REACH published

Version 3 of the Automotive Industry Guideline on REACH (AIG) has been published by the automotive Task Force on REACH (TF-REACH) on 08/07/2011.

Representatives of all the major vehicle manufacturers and the automotive supply chain formed TF-REACH. The TF recommends a common schedule and external communication strategy which will harmonise the sector's response to REACH and avoid duplication and confusion by taking into consideration the automotive industry’s specific criteria and tools. The TFs approach and recommendations are outlined in version 3 of the Automotive Industry Guideline on REACH (AIG). Whereas version 2 of the AIG focused on pre-registration and communication in the supply chain, version 3 is more comprehensive, providing automotive industry recommendations on numerous aspects of the REACH Regulation. Beside a new chapter on CLP Notification, version 3 contains advice regarding the Notification of substances in articles, Authorisation and Restriction procedures as well as downstream user obligations in regard to Safety Data Sheets. A new chapter on REACH and Waste as well as sector recommendations on how to prepare for REACH EN-FORCE audits have also been added. Version 3 of the AIG includes a glossary of terms, acronyms and initialisms and flowcharts which when followed will help the reader understand the REACH compliance process. Changes from version 2 of the AIG are listed in Annex F of the guideline.

The AIG will be translated into Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Korean, so as to assist the global automotive supply chain in understanding their REACH obligations while also providing useful recommendations.

The European REACH Regulation 1907/2006 came into force on 1 June 2007 and affects all industries. The Regulation requires immediate and ongoing action from vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. Under REACH, substances manufactured or imported on their own or in mixtures, as well as substances intended to be released from articles, need to be registered according to the REACH timeline once a certain yearly tonnage is tripped. Additionally, Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) may require authorisation or may be restricted. SVHCs listed on the Candidate List need to be identified in articles and communicated throughout the supply chain and to the consumer if certain criteria are met. Companies that do not comply with REACH will have no market, so REACH poses a threat to business continuity for any company doing business, or have customers or suppliers doing business, in the European Economic Area (EEA). Each Member State of the EEA has appointed REACH enforcement authorities.

For more information and to download version 3 of the AIG free of charge, see www.acea.be/reach

Issued by the Automotive Industry associations listed above and in Annex A.

Great new products on show from Pexa at IMFair 2011

27.05.2011

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. This is the largest UK gathering of aerospace surface finishing specialists in 2011, so call in and see our team for a friendly welcome and some great technical solutions.

Recruitment: Projects Technician - Halifax UK

27.05.2011

Pexa is a fast growing company supplying materials to the aerospace & other high tech industries.

We need a new team member to work closely with the MD to handle technical projects & programmes, including production planning & engineering, product development & management, customer facing IT initiatives & regulatory issues relating to products.

We need a person who can adapt to a variety of activities, has good communication skills, & seeks a challenging & diverse workload & the opportunity to really make a difference in a small but brilliant company where everyone gets involved.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send CV and covering letter to personnel@pexa.co.uk

Closing date 14th June.

Paris Air Show 21, 22 June 2011

04.05.2011

A date for the diary, Pexa will be at the Paris Airshow in Le Bourget on the 21st and 22nd June as part of the North West Aerospace Alliance exhibit at Hall 2b F172. Jim Rowbotham and Yves Besson will be available on the stand on both days meeting our customers and trading partners. We’re also pleased that as members of the NWAA Pexa will be offering catering facilities to provide a comfortable venue for its business meetings. Slots are booking up fast, so if you would like to take the weight off your feet whilst discussing how Pexa’s unique range of aerospace approved surface coatings and other finishing chemicals and products can help you, then get in touch as soon as possible.

“With some 2,000 exhibitors, 138,000 trade visitors, 3,000 journalists and 200 official delegations, the Show indisputably remains a key point in the industry's economic cycle. It is the essential event for meeting aviation and space industry professionals, discover the latest innovations, admire over 140 aircrafts and enjoy the flying display.”

http://www.paris-air-show.com/en

Chromate Free Protection Technologies from Pexa at IntAircoat 2011

07.04.2011

Member of the Aerochemicals Alliance, Pexa Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s IntAircoat conference, to be held in Amsterdam from 18-19 May 2011, and will be representing the interests of all the Aerochemicals members at this important event.

IntAircoat is considered as a vital opportunity by specialists and professionals in the aerospace coatings industry from around the world to learn of new developing technologies and attend presentations from leading experts during the 2 day event.

As the leading specialist in this area, Pexa will be presenting its leading edge technologies including its range of chromate free protection technologies for the aerospace industry. Visit Pexa on Stand No: 9

Pexa appointed UK distributor for Eco-Dec SA

28.03.2011

Pexa Ltd, supplier of high technology materials to the aerospace and defence industries, is pleased to announce its’ appointment as the official UK distributor for Eco-Dec SA solvent recyclers. The Yorkshire based firm will be offering all 4 of the models available from the pioneering Belgian company.

Winners of the gold medal award for product innovation at the ‘Salon International des Inventions’ 2007, Eco-Dec’s product range eliminates the problems of waste solvent removal and storage using a unique recycling and distilling process, resulting in a pure and reusable solution. The bagless system reduces its environmental impact further by recycling the water used within the water cooling process and therefore cutting electricity costs.

Of all the advantages this product boasts, the most attractive has to be the fast return on investment, as its usage means solvent can become a one off purchase. Typically, payback periods are less than a year from purchase

Managing Director of Pexa, Jim Rowbotham, is optimistic about the future of this partnership saying, “Pexa is very involved in sustainable technologies and most of our new initiatives are based on environmentally beneficial products. The Eco Dec line fits in perfectly with those objectives; not only does it drastically reduce waste and solvent consumption but the payback is so fast that for our customers it is a brilliant investment”.

The product is available in 4 sizes with capacities of 20l, 50l, 150l and 500l, all of which are made of stainless steel and are explosion proof.

Pexa appointed by Sherwin Babbco for its NDT products

25.01.2011

Pexa, the specialist distributor of high technology products to industry has been appointed by Sherwin Babbco as an official distributor of its NDT products including dye penetrants, magnetic particle inspection products and a comprehensive range of associated materials and equipment.

NDT is used for crack detection in critical parts and the products used must give easy observation of minute cracks in order for rectification; both on new equipment and on installed equipment in critical environments. Crack detection is one of the great "unseen" safety issues in industry.

Sherwin Babbco is a world leader in this market and its products are approved by major companies in the aerospace, offshore and energy markets. Market leading technologies include non flammable water based aerosols and new products which fluoresce strongly under blue light conditions.

Pexa is well established in the aerospace and defence industries and is growing its activities in the energy and offshore markets.

Managing Director Jim Rowbotham said "Our existing customers will benefit from access to the Sherwin Babbco range of products which offer many advantages in ease of use, in addition NDT is very important in the offshore and energy markets and our NDT capability will help us to grow into these new areas which are important for the development of our business".

Pexa is pleased to announce that it has become a member of Aerochemicals

14.01.2011

Aerochemicals is a dynamic alliance of international specialists in specific markets within the aerospace industry. Providing a wide range of critical chemical products, services and technical support. Aerochemicals provides a worldwide customer service network with over 9 manufacturing locations, 40 sales offices, 7 laboratories and 250 staff.

Aerochemicals was founded in 2002 to supply and support OEM and MRO customers in the aerospace industry with supply and support of high tech chemical products and equipment. Each member is a leading company in the aerospace industry and members have access to a global market and a complete product range to serve the industry’s needs. Members include Socomore, Dysol, Contec, Magchem, Sherwin Babbco, Haas Finechem, PSA, Testron and Metal-Chek. Products offered include a complete range of surface treatments including Pexa’s field of expertise - surface coatings.

Pexa was honoured to be invited to join Aerochemicals and we intend to be active members of the alliance for the benefit of our partners and customers. We are looking forward to 2011 being a busy year for the alliance and we aim to play our part in that.

See www.aerochemicals.com for more details.

Pexa : Finaliste pour le prix de l’innovation viable de la BCF 2010

06.12.2010

Pexa Ltd: finalist for BCF’s Sustainable Innovation Award 2010

Pexa a été retenu parmi les cinq finalistes de la catégorie « Innovation viable » par la British Coatings Federation.

Le fournisseur leader en produits de haute technicité pour les industries Aéronautiques et de Défense, était présent au dîner du prix annuel de la BCF à Nottingham, Angleterre. Il était annoncé finaliste parmi des sociétés de premier ordre telles qu’AkzoNobel, Graham & Brown, PPG Architectural Coatings et Crown Paints. Le prix était attribué sur divers critères concernant la viabilité et l’innovation.

Pexa a participé avec son produit Mantapac « Burst Pack », une solution innovante d’emballage qui contient 2 composants, ou plus, de peinture, dans des compartiments indépendants d’un sachet en film aluminium. Cela permetaux produits d’être mélangés dès qu’une pression est appliquée. La conception permet de doser les quantités avec précision et efficacité, de réduire des émissions de COV et d’éliminer jusqu’à 70% de déchets. Mantapac est une marque de Pexa qui permet d’emballer les peintures, les revêtements, les adhésifs, les solvants et autres produits chimiques dans de petits containers pour répondre aux applications finales des utilisateurs. Les clients de Mantapac souhaitent avoir une quantité de produit pré-mesurée à la juste proportion et prête à l’utilisation.

Le président de Pexa, Jim Rowbotham, était fier de recevoir le certificat de finaliste des mains du président de la BCF, Richard Chapman. Il constate que « Pexa est spécialisé dans les industries Aéronautiques et de Défense. En tant que société innovante, nous cherchons toujours à aborder de nouveaux marchés en vue de développer et d’élargir nos capacités. Ce produit, possède de belles opportunités de croissance et nous avons l’intention de le développer dans d’autres secteurs ».

Pexa celebrates a perfect score

15.10.2010

Pexa is proud to announce that it is living up to its ambition to have happy customers. The leading supplier of high technology materials to the aerospace and defence industries scored a perfect result in its recent ISO9120 audit and virtually every customer queried was happy with the service provided by the Yorkshire based firm, in its 2010 Customer Satisfaction survey.

Having been audited last month by EQA, Pexa was re-accredited under the Aerospace Scheme meeting the requirements of the Standard UNE-EN 9120:2006. A score of 100% was awarded, with the strong points being noted as internal audit, involvement of staff and management activity. The main areas in which Pexa was tested were those of management responsibility, and product management.

The annual Customer Satisfaction Survey also yielded a pleasing result from those who participated. Focusing on delivery, enquiry response, availability of stock, technical advice and product quality, customers were asked to rate these areas from poor to excellent and to leave a comment in order to acquire a deeper insight into the customers’ opinion of Pexa. The response was very positive, especially in the areas of product quality and enquiry response, which resulted in more than half of respondents stating that Pexa is "excellent". These two areas were the most improved from last year’s results. Three lucky respondents won prizes from a draw of the returned questionnaires.

This outcome highlights the strengths of Pexa and its commitment to its customers as well as its contribution to the industry. Managing Director, Jim Rowbotham, is naturally delighted with the scores and explains, "Our company policy is very simple, we help our customers to achieve their objectives. We have to check how we are doing and take every opportunity to improve. The external audit and the Customer Survey are very important to us in achieving this".