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- 1. …we cover everything coatings expertise... From business insight... to PRA TradingLimited Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0PB Phone: +44 (0)1664 501212 Email: coatings@pra-world.com www.pra-world.com The information in this document was correct at time of publication - October 2015. To find out more... If you’d like to know more about our range of services, please visit www.pra-world.com or contact coatings@pra-world.com
- 2. coatings expertise All coatingscovered • Analysis and testing of paints, varnishes, inks, adhesives, polishes, sealants, mastics and putties Independent testing and accreditation • Independent testing laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 by UKAS • Analysis of substrates, raw materials, coatings, coating systems, contaminants and defects • MPI accreditation and EU and Nordic Ecolabel compliance testing Technical consultancy • Technical problem solving • Formulation and application development • Dispute resolution and expert witness services Research and innovation • Single client or collaborative projects (including publicly funded projects) • Expertise and advice to support and deliver innovation • A highly developed process to access EU and national funding • Modern facilities equipped for RD of paints, coatings, printing inks, adhesives and sealants Professional training • Globally recognised professional courses accredited by OCCA • Workshops and tutorials customised to your company’s requirements • Practical training in analysis, testing and colour measurement Who are PRA? The Paint Research Association (PRA) is the world’s most complete surface coatings advisor and the essential connector to the global surface coatings community throughout the supply chain. We provide independent knowledge based services that have positioned us as a catalyst for innovation and growth since 1926. Based in Melton Mowbray at the Pera Business Park, which is home to our independent laboratory, our mission is to be the essential connector for the global surface coatings community throughout the supply chain by providing independent knowledge based services in support of innovation and growth of our members Our services PRA provides a unique combination of market and technical expertise to support innovation and growth of chemicals and coatings companies, as well as users. Membership to the PRA PRA Membership brings many benefits. Membership of PRA is open to all surface coatings related businesses including paint, ink, adhesive and sealant manufacturers, chemical raw material suppliers, other research associations, instrument equipment manufacturers, end users of coatings and consultants. business insight Global market reports • Comprehensive coverage of all segments • Modular formats for targeted purchasing Architectural coatings • Global Architectural Coatings Markets • Four regions: Europe, Middle East Africa, The Americas and Asia Pacific • Five market segments: interior, exterior, wood and liquid applied floor and roof coatings Industrial coatings • Global Industrial Coatings Markets: work on the third edition starts Q3 2015 • Thirteen market segments covering all of industry Single client market studies • Business and technology surveys • Market opportunities for materials and products Strategic business planning consultancy • Assistance for new market and new technology strategy development Conferences for knowledge and networking • Internationally renowned conferences and events • The world’s premier series of International Woodcoatings conferences • Opportunities to meet and network with key people in coatings research and industry Coatings on-line search tool • Exclusive to PRA Members: regularly updated database of over 330,000 titles and patents • Browse by category or search by full-text, author and/or date