HMG covering coatings at DVD 2024
Above: Paint Primer and Anti-Slip Topcoat.
Courtesy HMG
The company's team of experts will be available to answer questions and offer insights into their extensive range of paints and coatings, including CARC and IRR coatings. Additionally, they’ll be bringing their new Surface Preparation & Coating Application Guide.
The new Surface Preparation & Coating Application Guide launched earlier this year and was developed in partnership with Corrodere Academy and is the ultimate guide to all things paint. The guide is a one stop shop for all things paint related from preparation basics, blast cleaning standards, application information, coatings arithmetic and detailed equipment information, all of which is supported by HMG’s technical support.
"The new guide has been a great tool for our customers, especially combined with the training and application support the HMG team provides, it really is a winning combination." said Alan Sharples, Defence Sales Manager at HMG Paints. "There is nothing more we enjoy than talking paint and we’re looking forward to DVD Show so we can help with any paint and coating questions."
New products
Previous shows have seen HMG receive several requests for new products, which thanks to their agile manufacturing structure and integrated R&D facilities has led to two new products being developed.
The first of which is a brand-new Anti-Slip Walkway coating for brush application for use on land vehicles and ground equipment . DEF2302037 is a high solids, two pack Polyurethane finish which when used over an appropriate primer, satisfies the infra-red camouflage requirements of DEF STAN 00-23 and the Chemical Agent Resistance Coating (CARC) requirements of DEF STAN 00-72.
A second product which has come from collaboration with industry partners is a 2 pack Polyurethane primer system which surpasses the requirements of Def Stan 80 – 225 for land based military equipment. The DEF2301001 Light Grey Polyurethane Primer boasts an impressive capability to endure over 2,000 hours in BS EN ISO 9227 salt spray conditions, making it a standout performer in demanding, high-stress environments.
As a British based manufacturer HMG can provide fast delivery across its entire range, something which the company believes can benefit businesses from primes and OEMs to refinishers. “Having a short lead time on products, and a number of key products within our portfolio on stock is hugely advantageous to our customers,” commented Paddy Dyson, HMG Paints Marketing Manager. “Being able to ship our products across the country in a matter of days allows us to assist customers during periods of surge demand and allows them greater flexibility with their production challenges.”
HMG’s product range is suitable for equipment such as containers, trailers, vehicles, bridges and armour. HMG are renowned for their innovative approach to coatings including corrosion resistant primers, functional topcoats approved to UK defence standards and if you can’t find the perfect product in their existing portfolio the company is also able to offer bespoke formulation development to solve those tricky paints and coatings problems.
Attendees can expect to receive personalised technical advice tailored to their specific requirements, as well as gain valuable insights into the latest trends and advancements in the field of coatings technology.
HMG is also JOSCAR certified which means Primes can speed up their access to HMG’s defence portfolio and all products are also Made in Britain certified. The HMG Defence range offers products which are free from Chrome VI, meet low VOC requirements, IRR and CARC paints and includes military standards such as 80-225. Alongside Defence Standard products, HMG produce a wide range of approved high-quality coatings for practically every purpose for the defence industry.
