Introduction

Our expertise ranges from material surface characterisation to the development of novel surface coating solutions for diverse industries.

Advancements in surface technologies demand a thorough assessment on formulation, quality and performance of coatings. This requires the use of specialised instrumentation as well as skilled researchers. With this in mind, the Centre has expanded its field of expertise and is now able to offer the scientific and industrial communities a wide range of tests that comply with the requirements from international standards (ISO, BS, EN and ASTM). We are committed to on-going training, which allows us to keep up with new technologies and assessment methods.

A list of equipment available can be found in our Services page

We focus on meeting our client’s needs on:

• Solvent and water borne and powder coatings
• Metallic and inorganic coatings
• Physical and chemical Testing
• Corrosion Control
• Innovation through R&D
• Technical/ Legislation support
• Specification and Validation

We provide surface solutions for industries such as:

• Electronics
• Aerospace
• Architectural
• Civil Engineering
• OEM Engineering
• Medical Devices
• Hygiene

The CREST Centre is the National Approval Laboratory for:

• NRA Approval System
• Department of the Environment VOC validation
• NSAI QC on public schemes