Finishing - July-August 2020

26 PRODUCTION
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The UK’s largest independent coatings
manufacturer, HMG Paints Ltd has
expanded its production capabilities on
its 70+ alcohol containing hand sanitiser. The
expansion comes just in time to support
businesses across the UK re-opening and
implementing measures in line with
government guidelines.
HMG have been providing key workers,
care providers and charities throughout the
pandemic with hand sanitiser, based on World
Health Organisation (WHO) recommended
formulations after a national shortage was
announced. Rebecca Bentham, Head of
Income Development at Dr Kershaw’s
Hospice, who were one of many companies to
receive hand sanitiser from HMG Paints,
commented on their donation “We are very
grateful to HMG Paints Ltd for their kind
donation of hand sanitisers to Dr Kershaw's
Hospice. In these unprecedented times, our
patients and staff's safety is paramount, the
donation has contributed to our nurses being
able to take all relevant precautions when
providing necessary care within the
community.”
The Manchester Based company has been
issued a permit from the HSE (Health and
Safety Executive) allowing the supply and
manufacture of sanitiser because of the SARS-
CoV-2/coronavirus pandemic. As the UK
enters a new phase with workplaces
beginning to reopen, implementing health
and safety measures in accordance with
government guidelines, HMG have expanded
production to supply local organisations in
Manchester and across the UK. Authorised by
the HSE the First Thing Sanitiser, which
contains over 70% alcohol, can be purchased
in boxes of 250ml bottles, ideal for use by
individual employees as well as 5 litre refills.
“Many of our current customers have
placed regular supply orders with us for hand
sanitiser as they begin to return to work and
implement ways to protect their employees.”
Said John Falder, managing director. “The First
Thing Sanitiser being approved by the HSE
has meant we have increased our production
capabilities on the sanitiser line and therefore
welcome companies to get in touch with us to
order sanitiser from a UK family business. By
manufacturing right here in Britain, we can
guarantee our customers a fast and
continuous supply which will allow them to
utilise First Thing Sanitiser in their Working
Safely policies during this current time,“
continued John.
The paints made by HMG Paints are also
being utilised during the current crisis with
their Commercial, industrial and decorative
coatings being used on everything from
hospital beds, workbenches, communication
equipment, the Nightingale temporary
Hospitals and buildings to the trucks and
commercial vehicles keeping goods moving
across the country. The sales order office is
contactable via calling 0161 205 7631 or
emailing sales@hmgpaint.com.
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