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Roxy continues to impress

Meet Roxy! EPC’s finest and friendliest robotic dip spin line on hand, here to meet all our customer demands and queries in quick succession.

Supplied to us by our trusted supplier Sidasa. The dip spin line itself applies corrosion resistant …

EPC’s newest companion

Our most recent and essential part of the EPC family has arrived, ready to help us deliver the best possible service to our customers.

After 5 hard-working years, the recent departure of EPC’s oldest working lorry saw the end of …

Introducing our Aldridge team

Our Aldridge site is home to four members of the EPC team and is headed by Simon, our Thread Locking and Sealing Division Manager. Having worked within the industry for over 30 years he has acquired a vast wealth …

EPC’s Fantasy Football League 21/22 announces new winner

Fantasy football is one of the many staff schemes helping to promote teamwork and dedication, which is reflected daily in workers attitudes.

Although, what would a competition be without a meaningful reward. Having your name written upon the fantasy football …

The 20 years club

We pride ourselves on retaining staff here at EPC, as many of our team remain with the company for their entire lives, including members of the same families and multiple generations choosing to remain with EPC long-term.

Almost half of …

Keeping John’s legacy alive

It’s that time of year which always reminds us of John Toon (Ex-chairman/ Managing Director Andy’s dad). John was involved with EPC for over 40 years and in that time, he developed true family values within the business and …

Staff suggestion scheme sparks great ideas

EPC’s staff suggestion scheme is creating some brilliant solutions for the business.

Encouraging staff to share their ideas, the scheme prompted a group of four of our most experienced staff (Mal Jones, Wayne Arblaster, Marcel Beres and David Stokes) to …

Market musings 2022

As we hopefully emerge from the worst of the pandemic, various market reports are predicting growth for the coating and patching industry.

With the famous semi-conductor’s shortage anticipated to ease in Q2, there are expected increases in volumes as the …

EPC the next generation!

During the holidays we expanded the EPC work force to include the next generation of staff.

Jamie’s son Sam and Andy’s son Will were employed to help out and learn the ropes from their dads.

Over several weeks they spent time …

Quality Approval

We are proud to announce that EPC’s annual quality certification has been renewed. This took place over a period of 3 days with a group of independent testers being onsite during this time.

Their remit is to check that we …

Strong start to 2021

EPC undertook routine maintenance over Christmas and New Year to clean and overhaul all lines so that they are in perfect working order.

We also installed additional equipment to enhance our pre treatment facilities, to add capacity and strengthen …

Contingency Planning

On top of all the work that is going on to keeping EPC Covid-compliant, we are also in the process of making sure that we are Brexit ready! Never has there been more to do in terms of …

Business continuity, contingency and communication

We are currently working as usual with full capacity on incoming and outgoing shipments and aim to do everything to keep EPC strong and productive for our customers as well as ensuring the good health of our team.

We are …

Meet Thread Locking and Sealing Division Manager Simon

Simon Elwell runs the Thread Locking and Sealing division at EPC, which looks after our Thread Locking, Patching and Sealing operations.

Simon has been working in the industry for over 30 years and has the
specialist technical knowledge required to oversee …

Sweet by name sweet by nature

It’s time you met Gemma Sweet, if you don’t know her already!

Gemma has worked for EPC for 13 years. She came to us by chance through an agency when she was looking to switch from retail to an office …

New equipment up and running

The final stages of our latest investment in new equipment are now complete.The project has been running for a year, and the last month has seen the culmination of building alterations and final commissioning of our new robotic dip …

Clay Shooting Event

We held our popular clay shooting event for customers, suppliers and friends of EPC last week at Oakedge Shooting Ground in Staffordshire.

It absolutely chucked it down with rain but that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits (or competitive banter!)

Now in its …