The critical challenge with structural steel is rusting, leading to corrosion and potential failure. Steel rusts when an electrolyte (e.g. water, soil) and oxygen are both present. The rusting process is accelerated by atmospheric pollutants such as sulphates, chlorides acids […]
Agricultural machinery is a cornerstone of modern farming, playing a vital role in tasks ranging from planting and harvesting to irrigation and fertilisation. However, these machines endure significant wear and tear due to the demanding nature of agricultural work, especially […]
This is our slavery and human trafficking statement pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the “Act”) for the financial year to 31 March 2026. This is the tenth year for which we have produced such a […]
Agricultural equipment and machinery are amongst the hardest-working tools in any industry. They are subjected to relentless wear and tear, harsh environmental conditions, and the challenging demands of modern farming. High-quality industrial coatings play a crucial role not only in […]
Two key things happened in our world last week at the CEPE event in Brussels. Firstly, a key decision was reached during the General Assembly. It was agreed that despite Brexit, the UK was to stay in the geographical scope […]
As we’ve been sharing over recent weeks, we’ve been marking 35 years of continuous industrial coatings supply in the UK. As part of the celebration, we’ve looked back on some of the biggest milestones and put together a little animation […]
Pronto are pleased to be shortlisted for the upcoming BCF Awards, taking place in York on 6th November, 2024. We’ve been shortlisted in The Coatings Care Progress Award which is presented to the company that has made the most significant […]
During recent weeks, Pronto marked a special anniversary – our 35th birthday! Back in 1989, Pronto Industrial Paints founder Terry Harris spotted the opportunity for one coat finishes and established the business in Chesterfield. Company folklore states that the very […]
What is bleeding when working with industrial coatings? Bleeding through is usually caused by the full or partial re-dissolving of the previous coat or an ingredient of a previous coat. It can occur when strong solvents are used in […]
We’ve been pouring over our sales data for 2023 to identify interesting trends and preferences. Something we’ve not looked at for some time is colour. So, here is the top ten Pronto Paints sold in 2023 by colour. If you’re […]