External Links

To stay ahead as a specialist raw materials supplier, close links with significant industry organisations are vital. Over many years, the Hart Materials team has developed extensive associations with the following:

Technical Associations

Key bodies serving the needs of companies involved in the finishing and surface engineering industry:

• Institute of Materials Finishing (IMF)
• Surface Engineering Association (SEA)
• European Committee on Surface Finishing (CETS)

Universities

Universities with strong technical departments in the UK's West Midlands region:

• University of Birmingham
• Loughborough University
• The University of Warwick

Legislative bodies

UK and European committees responsible for developing legislation to ensure materials are compliant:

• Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of the use of Chemicals (REACH)
• Best available techniques Reference Documents (BREF)
• Health and Safety Executive UK (HSE)
• United Kingdom Environment Agency (UKEA)

Dr. Tony Hart