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Tender Opportunity – Evaporative Cooling Frederick Cooper Ltd is investing in an evaporative cooling system to reduce energy consumption and improve working temperatures within its production areas, replacing the current arrangement with a lower-energy alternative. The system is expected to cool one warehouse area. An initial review of available solutions has identified the following equipment types as suitable benchmarks; however, alternative equipment will be considered where it can demonstrate performance equivalent...

Powder coating is one of the most widely used finishing processes in manufacturing, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. This guide covers everything you need to know, from how the process works to what it costs, how long it lasts, and which materials can and can't be powder coated. What is Powder coating? Powder coating is a dry finishing process in which electrostatically charged powder is applied to a...

Powder coating is available in a range of formulations, each designed to provide different levels of durability, chemical resistance, weather resistance and appearance. The most suitable type depends on factors such as where the coated product will be used, the conditions it will be exposed to and the finish required. The main types include epoxy, polyester, epoxy-polyester hybrid, polyurethane, acrylic and thermoplastic powder coatings. 1. Thermoset Powder Coatings Thermoset powders undergo a...

Frederick Cooper Birmingham Ltd is delighted to announce that its first annual Charity Golf Day, held on 27th September 2024, raised over £7,000 for the Matt Gallagher Foundation, which supports individuals and families affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND).The event, hosted at Stratford Park Hotel and Golf Club, saw companies from across the UK manufacturing and engineering sector, come together for a full day of golf, networking and fundraising...

Congratulations to Gurdeep Panesar, winner of the Frederick Cooper Birmingham, Recognition and Reward award for perfect attendance in January. Gurdeep wins an extra Friday as annual leave to be taken this year. Gurdeep was presented with his certificate by Supervisor Ian Fanthom (right) and Team Leader, Kevin Thompson.  We've seen an improvement on attendance and we are more than happy to reward our hard working teams whenever we get...