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P3X: What Can You Gain and How?

P3X is what we see as the key elements we provide to you: Productivity, Profitability and Performance. Kortec’s goal has always been to deliver optimum solutions for your particular case, and…
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Wood Case Studies

Case Study: Marpatt

Delivering industry-leading finish & shorter lead times.Our initial conversations with Marpatt centred on their strategic decision to offer a high gloss finish to their clients to complement their other contemporary…
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Case Study: deVOL Kitchens

Previously facing issues of batch-to-batch colour consistency causing too many production disruptions.deVOL has been a renowned design-led furniture manufacturer for almost 30 years. From dealing with issues of inconsistency, they…
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Case Study: Tom Howley

An initial desire to reduce VOC emissions resulted in a successful reduction, whilst developing a more user-friendly process.Tom Howley has established an exceptional reputation for creating exquisite kitchen designs that…
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Case Study: Symphony Group

Issues with the switch to water-based products with poor standards and batch-to-batch consistency.In an attempt to move away from solvent-based coatings, Symphony Group found a water-based coatings supplier yet faced…
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Case Study: Charles Yorke

From dealing with adhesion & durability struggles to zero issues for 365 days and counting...Charles Yorke specialises in producing bespoke handcrafted kitchen, bedroom & bathroom furniture. Before working with Kortec,…
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Case Study: Fine Rooms & Interiors

"By working with Kortec, we were able to move away from our traditional solvent-based paint, whilst maintaining our finish quality"AnalysisAssessing all aspects of the coatings processFine Rooms had historically used…
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Case Study: Bespoke Building & Joinery

Finding a fire-rated lacquer system suitable for the specification and tight production.AnalysisInvestigating the specification required…From the analysis stage conducted by Kortec it became apparent that our client Bespoke Building &…
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Case Study: Harvey George

“We managed to seal and prime 8 hours’ worth of spraying in just 45 minutes!”AnalysisA thorough efficiency assessment of the current process When we first met Harvey George, they were using 2-pack…
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Case Study: AM System

“The aim was to find a Fire Rated system that provided the correct accreditation, without compromising the finish quality”AnalysisFor all their standard work AM System were using two-pack polyurethane coatings,…
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Case Study: Thorpes Joinery

“We decided it was time to move from 2-pack Polyurethane to 1-pack Water-based coatings, and we did this starting with the lacquer”AnalysisAssessing all aspects of the coating processThorpes Joinery had…
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Metal Case Studies

Case Study: Granada Cranes

Production frustrations and company growth limitations When we first spoke to the Production Manager at Granada, he expressed his frustration regarding the low opacity of the yellow topcoat and the…
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Case Study: Stafford Bridge Doors

A universal coating system causing failures and not meeting production rate requirements.Stafford Bridge Doors are market Leaders in manufacturing & installing security, ballistic, blast & healthcare solutions, these include: doors,…
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Case Study: Everquip

Optimising processes to eliminate a business bottleneck and increase productivity and profitability... Everquip is a manufacturer of vehicle inspection pits for the commercial vehicle and rail industries. It is highly…
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Case Study: Mecc Alte

“We have worked with Kortec for just over 15 years now and can safely say that we feel complete trust in the relationship and service we continue to grow”AnalysisAssessment of…
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Technical Data

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Training New Reach Di-Isocyanate Restriction

Annex XVII of REACH restricting the use of di-isocyanates on the EU market will take effect after the 24th August 2023. All users of these products are required to be formally trained on their safe use.

Theoretical Coverage & Paint Usage Formulas

Collated to help you calculate the paint volume required for your porjects, this report provides formulas and ratios from metal weight:surface area to spreading rate and price per m2 calculations.

Wet Film Thickness - Effect of Dilution

Determining the wet film thickness required, after thinning. The 1st table shows Paint Solids Content after Thinning, the 2nd table shows wet film thickness required to achieve dry film thickeness.

Essential ISO 12944 Category Information

Categories for industry standard including typical internal/external examples, the related expected service life & amount of salt spray testing the coating system has to resist to meet category specification.

Surface Preparation Standards for Metal

The tables presented in this written report provides a detailed cross-reference between the major standards for surface preparation, including the following: Swedish (Sa), SSPC, NACE, CGSB and BS.

Water-Based To Solvent-Based Instructions

This report provides a breif process summary of the procedures required for changing equipment from solvent-based to water-based coatings or vice versa, to avoid any cross contamination.
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Tom Shipley

Logistics Apprentice

Describe your background/role....

My role includes looking after the warehouse and its cleanliness, I also deal with everything coming in and out of the business.

What do you enjoy about work?

I like the fact every day is different and there are new challenges daily. 

What do you appreciate about Kortec?

Everyone that works here is really friendly and welcoming and it feels like a real family.

What are your personal interest?

I enjoy going to the gym, training Muay Thai and kickboxing. I also support Derby County FC and watch the games every weekend.

Emilio Patino

Sales Development Representative

Describe your background/role....

My background actually lies in mental health! I worked for the NHS for 6 years, starting in forensic services before moving into the community. At Kortec my role involves understanding our clients needs and getting to know how we can enhance their overall product experience. 

What do you enjoy about work?

I love working with people - I can’t imagine doing a job without any social interaction. I also enjoy that there’s always a new target for you to push yourself to achieve.

What do you appreciate about Kortec?

Everyone is so supportive and keen to help out with anything you need.

What are your personal interest?

When I’m not at work you can usually find me on the golf course. Other than that I enjoy lifting weights & have the “joy” of being a Leicester City fan…

Lee Renshaw

Head of Marketing

Describe your background/role....

I’ve been in branding and marketing for 30 years and still enjoy the creative aspects of my roles, always excited to not only create the strategy, but to be very hands-on with the design and execution. My role here at Kortec involves creating greater brand awareness, understanding, and developing potential markets, while ensuring the internal team is brought along for the journey.

What do you enjoy about work?

My role here is the perfect mix of strategy and positioning, whilst still keeping very ‘hands on’ with the creative side of the messaging – something I’ve always enjoyed and is an important part of the overall marketing-mix.

What do you appreciate about Kortec?

The working environment, the facilities here are modern, spacious and engaging, creating an open collaborative space.

What are your personal interest?

Outside of work, I enjoy boxing, which I have done for many years, spending time with my dog, and motorbiking in the Peak District and beyond.

Becky Brown

Sales Prospecting Administrator

Describe your background/role....

My role at Kortec is to support the sales team with calls and administrative tasks. Already having a background in sales and admin, I am able to support my team efficiently.

What do you enjoy about work?

The great team that I work alongside, the support and help received from my team is the best!

What do you appreciate about Kortec?

The team and management support along with the high values of the company.

What are your personal interest?

At the weekends I enjoy spending time with my family.

Jodie Gray

Finance Controller

Describe your background/role....

After working in Finance for all of my career I have had the opportunity to cover all aspects within the accounts function.

My main focus at Kortec is Accounts and Finance as well as striving to improve efficiency, strategy and achieve the long term business goals alongside my colleagues.

What do you enjoy about work?

I enjoy a challenge and the satisfaction when you complete them, as well as working with a great team!

What do you appreciate about Kortec?

The team culture, peer support and values.

What are your personal interest?

I love spending time with family, friends and dog. I also enjoy cooking and reading a good book.

Nathan Bowler

Quality Control Technician

Describe your background/role....

My background is training new team members making sure they follow health and safety procedures and that the product goes out to customers at a high standard. I’ve just started my role as a QC apprenticeship, which involves spraying out the paint and making the required adjustments. Also, I’m learning how to colour match paint from samples or colour swatches. 

What do you enjoy about work?

I enjoy learning a lot of new skills that will help develop my career and working with a supportive team.

What do you appreciate about Kortec?

I appreciate that Kortec provides a great working environment with a hard working team. Also, they treat employees well and provide training opportunities. 

What are your personal interest?

I enjoy football, formula 1, gaming and spending time with friends and family.