PRO-SET and WEST SYSTEM epoxy used to restore 72ft ketch: the ‘life-changing’ Francis Drake
PRO-SET® and WEST SYSTEM® epoxy are being used extensively in the restoration of ex-Ocean Youth Club sailing vessel Francis Drake. This 46-year-old sailing ketch is being lovingly brought back to life by Dan Couchman who is running the build management restoration under the banner of H2Eau Projects, an arm of H2Eau Sports Ltd. The task ... PRO-SET and WEST SYSTEM epoxy used to restore 72ft ketch: the ‘life-changing’ Francis Drake Read more
16th November 2022
Challenges and opportunities in biobased epoxy market, says Wessex Resins ahead of METSTRADE
In a climate of political, economic and social upheaval, David Johnson, sales director for Wessex Resins and Adhesives, says that maintaining prices for a cost sensitive market is one of the biggest challenges currently facing the company (which makes WEST SYSTEM®, PROSET® and ENTROPY RESINS® under license from Gougeon Brothers Inc). But it’s not as ... Challenges and opportunities in biobased epoxy market, says Wessex Resins ahead of METSTRADE Read more
2nd November 2022
Scottish boatbuilder using WEST SYSTEM® epoxy to embed electric propulsion into traditional rudders
A Scottish boatbuilder, A & R Way Ltd (Lochgilphead), has embedded an electric propulsion system into a rudder on a new build Oban Skiff. Adam Way made a replica rudder with a core of Sapele and cheeks of larch, with an ePropulsion Spirit 1 Evo Remote inside. Adam dismantled, rebuilt and reconfigured the propulsion unit ... Scottish boatbuilder using WEST SYSTEM® epoxy to embed electric propulsion into traditional rudders Read more
25th October 2022
Mini-masterclasses in using WEST SYSTEM® epoxy at this year’s SIBS
Wessex Resins will be running daily product demonstrations over the course of Southampton International Boat Show (12:00 & 14:30 each day at stand J401, 16-25 September 2022). The mini-masterclasses will share the team’s specialist knowledge in getting the best out of the WEST SYSTEM range, how to use it, and what to use it for. ... Mini-masterclasses in using WEST SYSTEM® epoxy at this year’s SIBS Read more
31st August 2022
WEST SYSTEM® SPONSORS SPIRIT YACHTS REGATTA
*Photography Credit: Mike Bowden / Spirit Yachts Continuing decades of close collaboration and association, WEST SYSTEM® is sponsoring the inaugural Spirit Regatta which is taking place 25 June to 2 July in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. The event, hosted by Spirit Yachts & Guernsey Yacht Club LBG, is expected to see eleven yachts converge for ... WEST SYSTEM® SPONSORS SPIRIT YACHTS REGATTA Read more
14th June 2022
WEST SYSTEM® introduces G/flex 655-1 25ml twin syringe, perfect for small quantity applications
WEST SYSTEM® G/flex 655 is a toughened epoxy that makes permanent, waterproof, structural bonds. It absorbs the stresses of expansion, contractions, shock and vibration on joins, and it now comes in an easy-to-use ready filled twin syringe for working with small quantities. The handy twin syringe dispenses G/flex 655 resin and hardener at the same ... WEST SYSTEM® introduces G/flex 655-1 25ml twin syringe, perfect for small quantity applications Read more
17th May 2022