Metalworking fluids management meets HSE rules

Metalworking fluids supplier is able provide a service package, which enables users to meet the new HSE Guidelines for management of metalworking fluids.

Houghton, a world leading supplier of industrial production lubricants and fluid management services have recently been awarded a service agreement with Contour Premium Aircraft Seating to provide metalcutting fluids at their site in Cwmbran, South Wales, UK.

The Contour site in South Wales has approximately thirty five individual sump machines, all of which are producing aluminium components.

Contour were persuaded to change supplier by Houghton's innovative fluid technology for the aerospace sector and the level of service they could offer.

Houghton were also able to provide a service package which would enable them to meet the new HSE Guidelines for management of metalworking fluids which came into force in 2006.

The products in use will be EADS approved Hocut 870, high lubricity soluble oil, plus a range of premium slideway and hydraulic oils.

Nicholas Goddard, production engineer at Contour Manufacture Unit commented, "Contour Premium Aircraft Seating manufacture luxury aircraft seating and supply many of the world's leading airlines to bring new innovations to the air travel market.

Houghton were chosen as they offered the level of managed service required to meet our needs, ensuring we comply with legislation and were competitively priced." Rob Davey, technical Sales Representative South added, "We are delighted to add yet another leading manufacturer to our aerospace portfolio.

What always makes the difference for Houghton is our service package and this was also true with Contour, who know that good fluid management makes good business sense.".

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