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Powdertech participates in ‘The Great 100, Sustainability Champions’ awards by Made in Midlands

Powdertech Surface Science 22/07/2025

Powdertech is excited to be a part of ‘The Great 100, Sustainability Champions’ awards by Made in Midlands.

Powdertech is committed to making their entire operation more sustainable by taking accountability for efficient waste recycling and energy conservation.

Take a moment and show support by filling out the nomination form for the Sustainability Champions category, for the ‘Great 100 awards by Made in Midlands’, where they are nominating Phil Tyler, Operations Director, and Richard Knight, Manufacturing Engineer at Powdertech Surface Science, the leaders behind successful sustainability projects at Powdertech.

From environmentally friendly powder coating solutions to their commitment to reducing carbon emissions, they are consistently pushing to do better and go further. And we know there’s always room for improvement, and this nomination will help them stay focused and inspired in their journey towards being sustainable.

Sustainable operations at Powdertech Surface Science -

Use of powders that emit zero or negligible volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and contain no halogens or heavy metals with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which follow the International Standard ISO 14025
Powder-coated metals can be recycled with no adverse effect, contributing to the circular system.
23 years ahead of the curve by being Chrome-free since 2001. Powdertech Surface Science, the first powder coating provider in the UK to install chrome-free pre-treatment in 2001, has extensive experience in safe, effective, and sustainable systems.
25% of the electricity usage is renewable and is generated on-site.
Introduced solar panels for electricity generation at the start of 2021 to reduce carbon output.
Underlined commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices through achieving ISO 14001 certification, approved by LRQA.
18000 Litres of water saved and reused per day through the installation of a newly installed water treatment plant, reducing water treatment pressure on local water authorities.

Powdertech's core values of respect, accountability, and being responsive apply equally to their concern for the environment. At Powdertech, sustainability is a journey that involves every employee, every process, and every product.

Help make a difference: Nominate Powdertech as the ‘Sustainability Champions’.

If you are someone who shares the vision for a more sustainable future, your nomination will help Powdertech continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Together, let's make sustainability the standard, not the exception.

It only takes a few minutes! Simply fill out the nomination form, and learn about Powdertech's sustainability initiatives through their‘Sustainability Spotlight’ series.

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