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New 3M's distributor appointed for its range of Scotchkote Coating products(11/01/2012)
The Scotchkote Coating range of products from 3M provides long term protective coating solutions for assets operating in a range of industry sectors. Based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, IDHL is 3M’s first Authorised Partner in the UK for its full range of Scotchkote products, which include 3M Scotchkote Liquid Roof Membrane Systems which can provide up to 25 years’ protection for flat roof systems and are suitable for both new build and re... [more]
3M Prestige Exterior Window Films are almost as clear as glass and protect against UV rays and solar heat(29/06/2011)
With time, UV rays, solar heat and visible light can irreversibly fade fabric and upholstery on couches, chairs, rugs and other valuable items inside homes such as wallpaper and natural wood floors. 3M has introduced of an extension of its line of sun control window film products. 3M Prestige Exterior Window Films is a new series of high performance sun control films comprising several hundred ultra-thin layers based on a unique nano technolo... [more]
onstruction workers shun personal protective equipment due to lack of style(11/08/2009)
Only 30 per cent of health and safety managers think that essential protective equipment is always worn on construction sites, reveals a specialist survey. Managers on Olympic sites could hold the key as to why - 36 per cent reckon that work safety gear is just not macho enough. The report, commissioned by diversified technology company and personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer, 3M, shows the battles that health and safety managers ... [more]
PPE manufacturers need to give more support to health and safety managers in the construction industry(20/03/2009)
According to a new independent report commissioned by 3M, health and safety managers are not being provided with enough information and understanding about the different levels of PPE needed for different jobs in the construction industry. The survey highlights two major concerns for health and safety managers when trying to make the correct selection of PPE: dealing with unknown/unexpected hazards (35 per cent) and understanding what specific... [more]
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