Armadillo Metal Coatings

A new age for corrosion and tarnish protection

Armadillo Metal Coatings

Business

Metal Coatings

Sector

Location

Port Talbot

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Business Support

Based at the Baglan Bay Innovation Centre, Armadillo Metal Coatings are pioneers in a new age of corrosion and tarnish protection. Their patented technology provides long lasting defence using smart release corrosion inhibitors. 

The company is a spin-out from Swansea University and the result of a 4-year research project with the Royal Mint, which was looking for anti-tarnishing/anti-corrosion technology. Their solution is a nano technology drop-in process and, with the help of Innovate UK and international research, the company has identified new applications for their revolutionary technology. 

To help Armadillo grow, Neath Port Talbot Council worked with the company to identify suitable premises. John Luckett, Technology Manager, believes the Baglan Bay Innovation Centre is perfect for their needs and the right size for their current stage of our development.

“It’s right by the M4, so there is easy access. It’s very presentable and looks great. It’s also close to Swansea University, so when we are looking for talent, it’s easy to tap into the pool of graduates and research opportunities coming from there.”

John Luckett

Technology Manager

The Regional Advantage

Manufacturing accounts for around 25% of total output, compared with 10% in the UK and 17% in Wales. 19.1% of the local working population are linked to manufacturing, more than double the UK average.

Neath Port Talbot is home to Tata Steel’s integrated steel production plant, the UK’s largest original steel producer capable of producing nearly 5 million tonnes of steel slab per annum.

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