Update on Popular WESTSYSTEM Six10® Thickened Epoxy Adhesive.
WEST SYSTEM Six10® is a thickened epoxy adhesive with point-and-shoot convenience. The unique single cartridge design incorporates 2 moulded chambers that separate the pre-thickened resin and hardener and allow accurate dispensing at the correct mix ratio. An interchangeable co-axial mixing wand ensures thorough blending of the 2 components and precision application of the adhesive. WEST ... Update on Popular WESTSYSTEM Six10® Thickened Epoxy Adhesive. Read more
23rd October 2023
User favourite WEST SYSTEM 207 Special Coating reformulated to 207 Special Clear Hardener
In a move which will delight all WEST SYSTEM® epoxy users, 207 Coating Hardener has been reformulated into a Special Clear Hardener. In addition to offering the high strength and moisture resistance properties, the reformulation into 207 Special Clear Hardener offers an exceptionally clear finish. As with its previous iteration, structures made with WEST SYSTEM ... User favourite WEST SYSTEM 207 Special Coating reformulated to 207 Special Clear Hardener Read more
25th April 2023
Wessex Resins and Adhesives to showcase PRO-SET epoxy systems at JEC World 2023
Wessex Resins has confirmed that it is attending this year’s JEC World, Paris on 25-27 April and will be taking its PRO-SET® epoxy team to Hall 5 – F23. The event brings together global companies – such as Wessex Resins which manufactures and distributes WEST SYSTEM®, PRO-SET and ENTROPY RESINS® epoxy under license from Gougeon ... Wessex Resins and Adhesives to showcase PRO-SET epoxy systems at JEC World 2023 Read more
25th April 2023
PRO-SET epoxy and Ovington Boats joint sponsors of International OK Dinghy 2023 World Championships
PRO-SET® epoxy is sponsoring the upcoming International OK Dinghy 2023 World Championships, to be held at Lyme Regis Sailing Club 22-30 June 2023. The event – consisting of ten races – is expected to attract over 100 competitors from New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Demark, Holland, Sweden, France and Norway among other nations. PRO-SET is a ... PRO-SET epoxy and Ovington Boats joint sponsors of International OK Dinghy 2023 World Championships Read more
1st March 2023
WEST SYSTEM EPOXY STARTS WITH CLEAN PACKAGING & NEW SPANISH DISTRIBUTOR
For the past 18 months, a wide variety of WEST SYSTEM® epoxy packaging has beenchanging for its European, African and Middle Eastern markets. Wessex Resins – which manufactures WEST SYSTEM, PRO-SET® and ENTROPY RESINS® under license from Gougeon Brothers Inc – has been reducing the amount of plastic packaging used. Wherever possible the company’s opting ... WEST SYSTEM EPOXY STARTS WITH CLEAN PACKAGING & NEW SPANISH DISTRIBUTOR Read more
31st January 2023
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
