Visiting Surfex
We are a UK-based contract manufacturer, specialising in the manufacture, blending and packing of powder, liquid and granulated products for the construction sector.
Grotech attends Surfex to meet businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of surface, paint and coatings technology.
We are a UK-based contract manufacturer, specialising in the manufacture, blending and packing of powder and liquid products for this sector.
If you’re attending the show and you are reviewing outsourced manufacturing, blending or packing, this page explains what we do, who we work with, and how to get in touch to arrange a meeting during the show. We look forward to seeing you there.
We look forward to seeing you there.
How Grotech Works With Coatings Companies
We manufacture products for our customers. We do not develop, sell or market anything under our own name – this means –
Formulations remain confidential and stay with the customer
We never compete for end users or market share
Customers control their brand, pricing and customer relationships
We sign NDAs as standard
For businesses concerned about protecting intellectual property or maintaining direct control of their market, this model removes any risk of working with a manufacturer who might also be a competitor
What Grotech manufacturers for the coatings sector
Our production facility handles liquid blending and powder mixing. Typical products include:
- Functional additives for paint and coatings formulations
- Pigment dispersions and colorant systems
- Surface treatment chemicals
- Powder coatings components and blends
- Specialty resins and binders
We work to customer-defined specifications, adjusting batch sizes and packing formats to match demand. Production can scale from trial batches through to ongoing supply arrangements.
What to expect from a conversation at Surfex
We attend Surfex to meet businesses exploring contract manufacturing options. Meetings typically last 15 to 20 minutes. Conversations are straightforward and focus on practical requirements — an outline of what you’re looking to produce is usually enough to establish whether Grotech is a suitable partner.
Common discussion points include:
- Product type and formulation complexity
- Required batch sizes and frequency
- Packing formats and labelling requirements
- Quality standards and testing protocols
- Timescales for moving from trials to routine production
If there’s a potential fit, we can discuss next steps.
Arrange to meet Grotech at Surfex
If you’d like to arrange a meeting at the show, please complete the form below with a brief outline of your requirements. We’ll confirm a time that works around your schedule at the event.
FAQs
What types of coatings products can you manufacture?
We handle liquid blends, powder formulations and granulated products. If it requires controlled mixing, blending or packing to specification, we can usually accommodate it.
How do you protect formulation confidentiality?
All customer formulations are treated as commercially confidential. We manufacture only to customer specifications and do not retain rights to any formulation or product we produce.
Can you handle small trial batches?
Yes. We work with customers at the development stage, producing trial quantities before scaling up to full production runs.
What quality controls are in place?
We work to agreed specifications and conduct in-process checks and final product testing. Customers can define their own quality requirements, and we adapt our processes accordingly.
Do you provide technical formulation support?
We support customers in transitioning formulations into production but do not offer standalone formulation consultancy. Our focus is on reliable manufacturing to your specifications.
What lead times should we expect?
Lead times depend on product complexity, batch size and current production schedules. We discuss timescales during initial conversations to ensure expectations are realistic.
Can production volumes flex with demand?
Yes. Many customers work with us because we can adjust production to match seasonal demand, promotional activity or market fluctuations without requiring long-term volume commitments.
Where is your facility located?
Our production facility is in Goole, East Yorkshire, with good access to major transport routes across the UK.
