Surface Engineering Leadership Forum

SELF has been set up by organisations involved in surface engineering, advanced coatings and materials finishing, to promote the use of these technologies.

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We are pleased to unveil our new website - https://t.co/5Dymh9ePN8.

Please do pay it a visit. It will be added to over the coming weeks and we will also be sharing new content on Twitter and LinkedIn in future.

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The SEA industry conference will be held on Thursday, 17th October 2026 at Chesford Grange.

Join industry peers for a focused programme designed to keep you informed on the issues that matter most.

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The SEA REACH Consortium has successfully assisted 40 companies in securing authorization for hard chromium electroplating and conversion coating. Despite the challenges, these companies now have the assurance to continue their operations until 2037.

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We invite you to the SEA Awards 2025, taking place on Friday 17th October at the Goldsmiths’ Hall, London.

Held in partnership with our headline sponsors Greenfields Energy Group & Howden, the Awards celebrate the contributions of the surface treatment sector to the UK economy.

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The SEA Industry Conference is taking place on Thursday 17th October.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with industry leaders, network, and make valuable connections.

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2 weeks remain until the SEA Industry Conference takes place on Thursday 17th October.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with industry leaders, network, and make valuable connections.

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Our exhibition spaces are selling out quickly. Don’t miss out! Secure your spot at the SEA Industry Conference.
The Surface Engineering Association (SEA) will be hosting its industry conference at the Chesford Grange Hotel on Thursday 17th October.

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Our latest blog post from a recent apprentice graduate. She describes skills gained from completing the Materials Process Engineer degree apprenticeship at @CranfieldUni.

Please do have a read and you can link to the course details via the blog page.

https://t.co/KkiOUGlM3b

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Please visit https://t.co/AuMLDmaw7u to view video testimonials, images/videos of our stand in 2021/2022, and more information.

#AEUK23 #membership #exhibition #conference #network #surfacetreatment #supplychain #engineering

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@uk_SEA is supporting the @advancedenguk show taking place on the 1st + 2nd of November 2023 at NEC, Birmingham.

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Prices within the SEA pavilion range from £1700 for a standard pod to £2200 for a corner pod and all exhibitors have the opportunity to deliver a presentation from the theatre within the SEA pavilion.

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@WeldingInst is holding a webinar on the important subjects of PFAS & REACH, on Wednesday 19th July between 3pm and 4pm. @AlanTay23011772 will lead the very topical discussion on 'The Changing Landscape for Fluoropolymers'.

You can register here: https://t.co/gyVzZeWzZM

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Thank you to Mark Gee and Tony Fry of @NPL for writing an interesting and informative blog for the SELF website. Do please have a read and feel free to share!
https://t.co/DWIfSyIfUq

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We are delighted that SELF Management Team member, Allan Matthews, has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society. Congratulations from all at SELF, Allan. It is a great recognition for all you have achieved for the sector and for all you will do in future.

https://t.co/SELhRs4IYl

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SELF are looking forward to joining you next year!

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It takes an #exhibition with the scope of MACH to provide the showcase for the breadth of digital solutions now available to engineering-based #manufacturing and is why, if your business operates in this field, then you should be exhibiting at #MACH2024.

https://t.co/G4S8Y8IZ1p

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One of SELF's aims is to improve skills across the sector. We are delighted @CranfieldUni offer a Materials Process Engineer Master’s Degree Apprenticeship.

The Apprenticeship Levy can be used to cover costs & there are substantial discounts for SMEs.

https://t.co/dhDQxg9g3W

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To our recent followers, we also have a new LinkedIn page, which we would love you to follow too!
https://t.co/5cq5Xb1Jl4

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The National Physical Laboratory @NPL are holding a one day seminar on the 'Performance and Properties of Advanced Coatings' on Tuesday 20th June. Details and tickets can be found here: https://t.co/Wq19DSMGrA

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The first blog on our new website - 'Future-proofing the Skilled Manufacturing Workforce.' Do go and have a read.
https://t.co/2XoigdVG4L

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We need an Industrial Strategy says @MakeUK_ . An important report here which the Government should take note of.

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Britain’s manufacturers are calling for the establishment of a Royal Commission as a starting point for a modern long-term Industrial Strategy.

Today we're publishing a major report: ‘Industrial Strategy – A Manufacturing Ambition’

https://t.co/ISRZvkvfLS

[Make UK Campaigns @MakeUKCampaigns]

Britain’s manufacturers are calling for the establishment of a Royal Commission as a starting point for a modern long-term Industrial Strategy.

Today we're publishing a major report: ‘Industrial Strategy – A Manufacturing Ambition’

https://t.co/ISRZvkvfLS