It’s been a surreal time for Alocit, like many other manufacturers as it battles issues created by COVID-19 lockdowns, the cost of raw materials and trying to come to grips with impact of Brexit.
The company is also mourning the death of scientist Barry Windsor who was inextricably linked with Alocit since its very beginning.
The contributions he made to the paint industry and corrosion protection have been significant in the development of the corrosion protection systems used in Alocit systems.
Barry died on May 5, aged 83,
a victim of COVID
He had been associated with Alocit founder Arthur Haycox for more than 30 years, first getting involved with the transfer of the technology incorporated into Alocit coatings from Switzerland to the UK and going on to make major contributions to the development of the company’s ground-breaking, environmentally friendly, corrosion control products.
Barry also introduced Arthur and Alocit to long-established quality Manchester toll manufacturer West Senior Ltd which has been working with Alocit ever since.
Even after he retired around 10 years ago Barry would be on hand to provide advice about corrosion control issues.
Barry was known around the office for his long and detailed explanations of corrosion, its impact, and solutions, but was always the first port of call when a solution was needed to a particular problem.
A Fellow of the Institute of Corrosion and the Oil and Colour Chemists Association, and a Chartered Scientist, Barry was also a lifelong follower of Manchester City Football Club.
His quirky interests included public transport and Barry could rattle off numbers, routes and timetables for buses wherever he’d been.
He was also passionate about playing Bridge.
But it is for his deep knowledge of coatings and corrosion control that Barry made his mark with Alocit and the development breakthroughs he made that have gone on to help Alocit become so successful and for which he will be remembered.
Barry will be much missed by AGH and the Alocit team.
Alocit has just renewed its International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certification.
It’s a standard Alocit has followed for more than 20 years ensuring its adherence to the production and application of its sustainable 100 per cent solid, solvent-free underwater coating solutions.
It’s a standard first adopted from its Swiss heritage where environmental performance was at its forefront.
Given the unique nature of Alocit products designed for use in harsh environments these quality control and quality assurance standards are crucial to their performance.
The strict measures ensure their exacting standards in adhering to damp, wet, oily, and underwater substrates.
ISO certification also applies to the strict environmental protocols followed by Alocit Systems which ensure it is safe to use in delicate ecosystems. It has no solvents or heavy metals and, once cured, is completely non-toxic (BS 6920), presenting no threat to marine life.
Its environmental credentials as well as outstanding performance have enabled its ongoing approvals to supply the Royal Navy.
Alocit has also been approved by the UK Ministry of Defence, the Environmental Agency, the Dutch Navy and has the RWS (Dutch Government’s) approval for underwater applications in open waters.
While lockdowns put the launch of the next step in Alocit’s technology with a marine growth inhibitor incorporating nano technology on hold, it will feature the same high QA/QC standards when it is launched later in the year.
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