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Find out what has been going on at Wessex Resins and Adhesives.
Wessex Resins now producing high-performance, bio-based ENTROPY RESINS®
Wessex Resins is delighted to announce it is now manufacturing ENTROPY RESINS, under license from Gougeon Brothers, Inc., for the European, Middle Eastern, African, Turkish, and Indian markets. ENTROPY RESINS is a range of high-performance, bio-based epoxy formulations. These products can help reduce the carbon footprint of companies manufacturing finished composite parts.
RYA Dinghy Show – see live demos of WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy Products, plus WIN one of four WEST SYSTEM® 105-K Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kits!
Meet the West System International team on stand C42 (Great Hall) at the RYA Dinghy Show (3-4 March 2018). Pick up tips on repairing your dinghy after a ding! Find out what products you should have with you at race events to keep you on the water and racing. Watch live demonstrations at 12:00 and 14:30 each day on our stand (C42), showing you how to get the most from your epoxy products.
Wessex Resins and Adhesives Ltd achieves the transition to BS EN ISO 9001:2015
We are delighted to announce that Wessex Resins and Adhesives has achieved the transition to the latest Quality Management System and the Company is now certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015.
Live demos of WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy Products at LBS
The live demonstrations, showing visitors how to get the most from their epoxy products, will be held at 12:00 and 14:30 each day.
West System International Events 2018
We’ll be exhibiting at the following upcoming events. If you’re planning on attending, please come and meet our team.
NEW PRO-SET High Temperature Hardeners.
PRO-SET High Tg Laminating and Infusion Hardeners
With the use of composites become more wide spread there is a need for epoxies that are stable at high temperatures. We have therefore developed two new PRO-SET high temperature hardeners for use with our standard PRO-SET Lamina ng and Infusion epoxy resins. These cured systems are able to resist much higher temperature and are ideal for use in application where high temperature resistance is required.
PRO-SET LAM-249-HT HIGH TEMPERATURE Hardener
• When used with PRO-SET LAM-125 Resin, DSC onset Tg’s of 121°C are achievable. • When used with PRO-SET LAM-135 Resin, DSC onset Tg’s of 128°C are achievable.
PRO-SET INF-249-HT HIGH TEMPERATURE Hardener
• When used with PRO-SET INF-114 resin, DSC onset Tg’s of 117°C are achievable. These systems have been added to our standard product range are readily available from stock. For further information please see http://westsysteminternational.com/en/pro-set/pro-set-epoxies or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Notes for editors PRO-SET® composite products include a specialist range of epoxy systems from infusion epoxies and wet lay-up systems to adhesives, accessories and fairing compounds. PRO-SET products are used for building high-performance, lightweight composite structures that can withstand the harshest environments. From automotive parts to wind turbine blades to hi-tech hulls, PRO-SET epoxy can enhance the strength and durability of practically any composite component.
HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show
West System International will be exhibiting at this year's HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show. From maritime accessories to maintenance workshops, navigation equipment to exhibition offers, the HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show has everything one could need to prepare for the next watersports season. We’ll be there showcasing our WEST SYSTEM and PRO-SET products with live demonstrations and expert advice. If you’re planning on attending, please come and meet our team.
Meade A. Gougeon: September 25, 1938–August 27, 2017
Next WEST SYSTEM Epoxy workshop date – 15th March 2018
Book on to our next WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy workshop, which will take place on 15th March 2018. In this unique, hands-on, one day workshop you’ll learn the basic concepts of using and handling WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Everyone attending gains hands on experience in using epoxy, being able to mix as much epoxy as they like and have the opportunity to
WSI shares professional knowledge at London Boat Show
West System International (WSI) is once again attending the London Boat Show, now in its 63rd year, which runs from 6-15 January 2017. WSI's team of technical experts can be found at stand D055.