Fire Main Valve Chamber: Heathrow Airport

Fire Main Valve Chamber: Heathrow Airport

Date: September 2021 Sector/Industry: Fire Safety Business Unit: FBE Coating Company: Valmech Welding Limited (Heathrow Airport) Northpoint was approached by our customer Valmech Welding Ltd to provide FBE coating solutions to fabrications bound for Heathrow Airport...
Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) Approved Coatings

Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) Approved Coatings

What is DWI? The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) carries out approval processes for the Authorities of the UK (DEFRA) under the relevant regulations for each of the 4 Nations. The DWI deals with products/parts that will come into contact with drinking water up to...
What Is Marine Grade Powder Coating?

What Is Marine Grade Powder Coating?

Reliability and durability are critical for steel structures that are exposed to environmental attack, particularly those situated close to the coast or off-shore (marine environments). It is therefore vital that the protective coating applied can provide protection...
Q&A With Operations Director Philip Butterworth

Q&A With Operations Director Philip Butterworth

Celebrating 35 years at Northpoint this year, we interview Operations Director, Philip Butterworth, about his career progression and the growth of the company. Q: What year did you join Northpoint? A: A long time ago…February 1986, I can still recall my first...
Water Treatment Pipe Restoration: George Green

Water Treatment Pipe Restoration: George Green

Date: June 2021 Sector/industry: Water Extraction, Treatment Business Unit: Shot blasting / FBE Coating Company: George Green UK (Flowserve Pumps UK) In early June, Northpoint was approached to restore several pieces of degraded pipework removed from a Water Board...