Robnor is a good news story for UK manufacturing.

With most media broadcasts containing news of the doom and gloom in UK manufacturing, Robnor Resins Ltd is bucking the trend.

Building on 2011, which saw record UK sales and demand from overseas increasing by 80% Robnor isn't resting on it's laurels.

Robnor's growing international presence and the many new contracts secured for several high end blue chip UK companies has brought with it the need for significant investment in all areas of the business. Robnor has employed 16 new members of staff within production, engineeing service and sales. there has also been around £60k investment in new R&D testing equipment. This investment also included the refurbishment of the R&D facilities in house to respond to the growing demand.

The stategy for future growth has also included improved European Distribtution with a view to improving access to Robnor products throughout these regions.

One of Europe's leading formulators of epoxy and polyurethane resins is sticking with its successful business formula as it expands into new markets overseas. Now with 9 distributor partners in 15 territories export turn over in 2012 is expected to grow again.

Robnor Resins manufacture and formulate an extensive range of materials for electrical and electronic encapsulation, structural bonding, and coating products for a wide range of industries and markets.

"We see export as the key to our future growth and have a strong commitment to develop export sales. In the near future we will roll out a number of initiatives to strengthen support to our partners. Our philosophy is simple, we want our distributors to be successful and we will achieve this by supplying technical and innovative products while providing outstanding service and support." Drew Warren, Managing Director.

Gilles Coulombeau, Chairman, is delighted by the company's performance in what have been very difficult times for most businesses. "The company has performed excellently despite the economic conditions and we are now seeking to expand throughout Europe and beyond. The values we have are very important to the business and these values create long-term partnerships with our customers, employees and distribution partners."

 News featured in The Manufacturer and PRW.