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British Surface Treatment Suppliers Association
The BSTSA represents the surface treatment supply industry in the United Kingdom. Its members are engaged in the manufacture and sale of process chemicals, plant and equipment, and ancillary products for the surface treatment of metals and other materials. The surface treatment sectors include electroplating, aluminium treatments, phosphating, autocatalytic plating, lacquers, and polishing.
http://www.bstsa.org.uk/|
Lifetime Management of Materials
Inlcudes information on what you can do to control corrosion, reduce running costs, and increase plant efficiency, availability and product quality.
http://www.npl.co.uk/advanced-materials/lifetime-management-of-materials/|
NASURF
NASURF is a partnership of the UK's surface engineering and surface finishing industries and organisations working together to help you solve engineering problems with wear, corrosion, etc. The site currently provides a regularly updated library of case studies illustrating varied aspects of surface engineering.
http://www.nasurf.com/|
Paint and Powder Finishing Association
The Paint and Powder Finishing Association represents all organisations involved in organic finishes.
http://www.sea.org.uk/home|
Surface Engineering Association
The Surface Engineering Association provides the focus for all aspects of the surface engineering industry. It provides advices on surface engineering matters.
http://www.sea.org.uk/|



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