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Rotomoulding Bulletin 493K Opens New Northampton Laboratory

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“Our constantly growing client base has led to the creation of a purpose-made laboratory facility, enabling us to carry out testing tailored to meet the needs of our customers..."

Dr Gareth McDowell, 493K

 

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New Lab Launched By 493K Technical Team

493K International has announced the opening of its new laboratory and test facility in Northampton, England. Currently based in Northern Ireland, the opening of this mainland UK facility strengthens 493K’s customer service capacity, and extends its service range.

Dr Gareth McDowell, Managing Director, 493K International, said: “493K’s Northampton unit was developed to respond to the needs of our expanding consultancy business, which began in early 2009. From a series of niche projects we started to see a steady increase in demand for rotomoulding-specific knowledge and expertise; the kind of expertise that we can provide with our highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants.”

“This constantly growing client base has necessitated the establishment of a purpose-made laboratory facility, enabling us to carry out testing tailored to meet the needs of our customers. We are currently completing installation of a full range of small-scale and large-scale test equipment, including several purpose-made test rigs for physical performance evaluation of full-size rotomoulded products.” 

“With a long history of successful product and process development in the rotational moulding industry, our consultancy team is able to tackle a wide range of problems and challenges. Whether it be materials development, a machinery issue, or a new idea for a rotomoulded product, 493K is ready to meet the challenges presented to us.” 

Dr McDowell added: “Over the past 15 months, we have worked with moulders, designers, materials suppliers, machinery manufacturers and OEM / end-users, and we are confident that we can effectively tackle any rotomoulding-related challenge.” 

“Our current client base includes large and small firms, based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, India and North America. We are interested to hear from prospective clients with small issues or substantial problems. With our range of expertise, we believe we can help rotoclients overcome difficult obstacles, and ultimately help you get more from your resources.”

Our experience is wide ranging and comprehensive.

493K International’s specialist consultancy team looks forward to hearing from you.

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The 493K Specialists:

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Gareth McDowell Dr Gareth McDowell
Process Control & Optimisation
Having developed several innovative products which would facilitate improved process control, Gareth established 493K to develop and manufacture these data acquisition and control systems for the industry. Since 2003, Gareth has travelled extensively, giving expert presentations to key industry audiences. He is regarded as one of the industry’s leading voices on temperature measurement and process control.
Nick Henwood Dr Nick Henwood
Material and Product Development
Nick is a rotomoulding industry veteran, with a long history in the development and exploitation of rotomaterials. Having founded, run and developed a major materials supplier (Matrix Polymers), Nick can add a commercial view to his wide technical expertise. Nick also leads our technical training effort which offers moulding companies a simple and cost-effective route to upgrade the capabilities of their personnel.
Peter Luxford Peter Luxford
Manufacturing & Materials Preparation
Peter Luxford joined 493K in 2009, as an Associate Technical Advisor. He provides consultancy to rotomoulders and suppliers in his specialist field, materials preparation and handling. He is an acknowledged expert in the manufacturing aspects of colour, compounding and grinding, as well as rotomoulding itself.

 

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