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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 …

Graham Robinson’s retirement

Graham began working for EPC in March 1988, remaining a loyal, committed and capable member of the EPC team, he worked and mastered all lines within the factory throughout 34 years of service, before retiring in April 2022.

Being the …

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 …

Optimising our equipment

We shut down production at regular intervals in order to invest in servicing our lines to ensure business continuity, quality and 24 hour operation for our customers.

Recently we spent time servicing our dip spin and zinc flake coating lines, …

Getting to know Sharon

Sharon works for EPC full time in Accounts Payable and Credit Control and has been with the business for 7 years.

Many of our customers will know Sharon as she often answers the phone and is the friendly voice that …

Fishing for fun!

The EPC team headed to Monkhall Fishery in Shropshire for a day of fresh air and friendly competition.

The outing started with a hearty fried breakfast in the local café to fuel the 5 hour contest ahead.

Keen angler John caught …

Strong performance from Threadlocking and Sealing Division

EPC’s Threadlocking and Sealing division has remained fully operational throughout the pandemic.

The team has been working hard and keeping safe in order to ensure our customers are able to continue to fulfil their supply chain.

With industries such as medical and …

EPC’s Fantasy Football League 19/20 winner announced

2020 has been an unpredictable year, and the EPC Fantasy Football League results are no exception to this.

There have been triumphs and disasters during this longest ever league season, but our winner started to emerge as far back as …