SPC Group

A leading European manufacturer, specialist compounder of quality synthetic and natural rubber. SPC... Expect more

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#RubberFact

Did you know the name Olmec is the Aztec word for the civilization that converted the latex of the rubber tree into something that could be shaped, cured, and hardened? Olmec means ‘rubber people’.

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Today is #WorldMilkDay An international celebration of milk and the milk industry, it was created by the United Nations to recognise the importance of milk as a global food. As a supplier of rubber materials to the dairy industry, it is a day we are proud to support.
#rubbercompounding #rubbermaterials

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#RubberFact Polymers are very big molecules made up of many smaller molecules layered together in a repeating pattern. In fact, the word polymer is Greek for “many parts.”
#rubbercompounding #customcompounds #rubbermanufacturing

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Did you know the Chrysler Building in New York City was the world’s tallest building from May 27, 1930, to May 1, 1931?

Commissioned by the head of the Chrysler Corporation, Walter Chrysler, it was overtaken by The Empire State Building just 11 months after its grand opening.

#automotive #rubberfact #happybirthdaychryslerbuilding

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We're hiring! Do you have experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or a similar continuous improvement methodology? Are you a stickler for quality and safety? Do you relish leading a team in a batch manufacturing environment? Yes? This job could be perfect for you. Apply here 👇
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#RubberFact Rubber mixing is carried out either on open mills or in enclosed chambers containing intermeshing rotors (internal mixing).
#rubbercompounding #rubbermixing #rubbermilling

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We supply high quality colour compounds, manufactured in an ultraclean, dedicated facility. Our colour lab can match any RAL, Pantone or other colour reference.

#colourcompounding #rubbercolours #colourmatch

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We're hiring! The position of Interim Chief Financial Officer has become available within our manufacturing facility in Santo Tirso, Portugal.

Do you have the skills and experience to provide hands-on financial leadership to stabilise, improve, and integrate the Group’s Portuguese operations (manufacturing and marketing entities) into the wider corporate structure?

This is a delivery-focused role, requiring both strategic capability and operational execution. It is a fixed term six-month contract with the potential to extend. Want to learn more and apply? Click here 👇

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Our three roll 2200mm calender mill produces smooth, flat rubber sheet up to a width of 1800mm and a thickness to your specified dimensions and compound requirements.

Speak to our technical teams today about your calendered rubber requirements.

#rubbersheet #calenderedrubber

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#rubberfact Did you know that the first four-roll calender to make rubber sheet was patented by Edwin Chaffee of the Roxbury India Rubber Company in 1836?

He didn't make a red compound though - the image shows our colour expertise!
#rubberhistory #calender #calenderedrubber

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Did you know National Rubber Eraser Day was celebrated in the US last week? This commemorates the discovery of rubber's erasing properties by Joseph Priestley in 1770 and celebrates rubbing out mistakes, while enjoying erasers of all colours and shapes.

#NationalRubberEraserDay #RubberDayRubberYay

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Did you know early cars often had white tyres made of pure natural rubber mixed with zinc oxide to improve strength, resulting in a white colour? By the 1920s, carbon black was added to rubber to increase endurance, turning tires black, while white sidewalls remained popular for style until the 1960s.

#historyofrubber #rubbercompounding #automotive

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We are delighted to announce the promotion of Adam Self to the position of Quality Manager at SPC Westbury. Adam has been an integral part of our Quality team since 2015, consistently demonstrating exceptional technical leadership and dedication to our clients. In this new role, Adam will lead and develop the Quality team ensuring SPC continues to deliver the highest level of customer service and product quality.

Please join us in congratulating Adam on this well-deserved promotion. We look forward to the continued impact he will make in this expanded role.

#careerdevelopment #promotion #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #qualityrubbercompounding

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#customrubber #rubbercompounding #rubbermanufacturing #consistentquality

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The fire-resistant qualities of EPDM rubber make it the preferred choice for many critical-safe applications. This includes the Artemis II mission where it has been used to insulate the Orion Abort Motor used to pull the crew module to safety during an emergency on launch. Thankfully the Abort Motor was not needed for this mission and the crew are on track to return to earth in the early hours of Saturday morning (UK/EU time).

#rubberapplications #ArtemisProgram #AbortMotor #EPDM

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We wish our customers, suppliers, staff and friends a happy and restful Easter Weekend. 🐣

Our offices will be closed on the public holidays, but open as normal on all other days.

#EasterBreak #publicholidays #chocolateeggs

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#RubberFact Did you know each rubber particle in natural latex is a fully formed molecule of polyisoprene? It’s coated with a thin layer of protein that keeps it separated from adjacent particles, allowing it to remain in suspension.

#rubbercompounding #rubbermanufacturing

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Did you know that REACH stands for the Registration Evaluation Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals?
At SPC, we have a proactive approach to managing chemical use. We comply with both EU and UK REACH rules and actively support our customers in achieving the same.

#chemicalsrules #chemicalsafety #REACH