1. …we cover
everything
coatings
expertise...
From
business
insight...
to
PRA Trading Limited
Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0PB
Phone: +44 (0)1664 501212 Email: coatings@pra-world.com www.pra-world.com
The information in this document was correct at time of publication - October 2015.
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services, please visit www.pra-world.com
or contact coatings@pra-world.com
2. coatings expertise
All coatings covered
• Analysis and testing of paints, varnishes, inks,
adhesives, polishes, sealants, mastics and putties
Independent testing and accreditation
• Independent testing laboratory accredited to ISO
17025 by UKAS
• Analysis of substrates, raw materials, coatings,
coating systems, contaminants and defects
• MPI accreditation and EU and Nordic Ecolabel
compliance testing
Technical consultancy
• Technical problem solving
• Formulation and application development
• Dispute resolution and expert witness services
Research and innovation
• Single client or collaborative projects (including
publicly funded projects)
• Expertise and advice to support and deliver
innovation
• A highly developed process to access EU and national
funding
• Modern facilities equipped for RD of paints,
coatings, printing inks, adhesives and sealants
Professional training
• Globally recognised professional courses accredited
by OCCA
• Workshops and tutorials customised to your
company’s requirements
• Practical training in analysis, testing and colour
measurement
Who are PRA?
The Paint Research Association (PRA) is the world’s
most complete surface coatings advisor and the
essential connector to the global surface coatings
community throughout the supply chain.
We provide independent knowledge based services
that have positioned us as a catalyst for innovation
and growth since 1926.
Based in Melton Mowbray at the Pera Business
Park, which is home to our independent laboratory,
our mission is to be the essential connector for the
global surface coatings community throughout the
supply chain by providing independent knowledge
based services in support of innovation and growth of
our members
Our services
PRA provides a unique combination of market and
technical expertise to support innovation and growth
of chemicals and coatings companies, as well as users.
Membership to the PRA
PRA Membership brings many benefits. Membership
of PRA is open to all surface coatings related
businesses including paint, ink, adhesive and sealant
manufacturers, chemical raw material suppliers,
other research associations, instrument equipment
manufacturers, end users of coatings and consultants.
business insight
Global market reports
• Comprehensive coverage of all segments
• Modular formats for targeted purchasing
Architectural coatings
• Global Architectural Coatings Markets
• Four regions: Europe, Middle East Africa, The
Americas and Asia Pacific
• Five market segments: interior, exterior, wood and
liquid applied floor and roof coatings
Industrial coatings
• Global Industrial Coatings Markets: work on the
third edition starts Q3 2015
• Thirteen market segments covering all of industry
Single client market studies
• Business and technology surveys
• Market opportunities for materials and products
Strategic business planning consultancy
• Assistance for new market and new technology
strategy development
Conferences for knowledge and networking
• Internationally renowned conferences and events
• The world’s premier series of International
Woodcoatings conferences
• Opportunities to meet and network with key people
in coatings research and industry
Coatings on-line search tool
• Exclusive to PRA Members: regularly updated
database of over 330,000 titles and patents
• Browse by category or search by full-text, author
and/or date
