Category: Blog
Around The World In 80m!
A recent conversation with a customer regarding the size of the UK tiling Market went along the lines of ‘who is the biggest in terms of adhesive volume in the UK’? I think I took him by surprise when I immediately replied, “we are” (Palace Chemicals), to which I then qualified that with the following: When […]
Read MoreFenceguard is out of this world!
Back in 1982 the only way of treating a fence or shed was to use either Creosote, or a spirit-based Wood Preservative, both of which are now largely banned due to their not so nice raw materials. So Palace Chemicals developed a water based shed and fence treatment called Fenceguard in 2 colours (Chestnut Brown […]
Read MoreA Smart App for your Smart Phone
We are constantly striving to provide our customers with the latest product information, all in one place. This is where the accessibility of our App comes into play! The Palace App is a fast and convenient way to navigate our product range, updated with the latest technical information Palace Chemicals released the fourth version of its […]
Read MoreMark Kennedy – Manchester City 20/21 Home Kit
As the 2020/21 Premier League season gets underway, Palace Chemicals Ltd (which operates Laticrete UK) is celebrating the part it has been able to play in putting mosaics at the heart of Manchester City’s new home kit. Palace Chemicals, one of the UK’s largest independent manufacturer’s of adhesives and building materials, and licensee of Laticrete […]
Read MoreCelebrating Sir Captain Tom’s Great Achievement
Palace Chemicals has commissioned a mosaic by a leading artist, Mark Kennedy, to celebrate the work of Captain Tom and all key workers who have contributed to the UK’s national pandemic efforts. Palace Chemicals has a long-standing relationship with Manchester mosaic artist Mark Kennedy and have supported him with products to make some of his […]
Read MoreISO 45001 & Risk Management during Covid-19
ISO 45001 our new H&S accreditation & how it helped with risk management during COVID-19 As is the case for any responsible Manufacturing business, it is a fundamental requirement to have in place a structured and fully engaged Health & Safety Management System, whereby the first priority is always the Health, Safety & Welfare of […]
Read MoreHome & Hardware During Lockdown
How the lockdown switched demand to “Home & Hardware” and how we reacted as a business In late March earlier this year as the full impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic was beginning to dawn on many businesses, that not only would serious decisions need taking to protect both our employees welfare and the financial well-being […]
Read MoreNew Products
Listening to the customer and anticipating market demands Palace Chemicals, like most other manufacturing businesses, sends out a lot of marketing information and details of our products. The message that generally comes across is about the growth of the existing range. There’s nothing wrong with that, it helps us to grow as a business and […]
Read MoreCovid-19 Risks & Opportunities
How the Risks became an Opportunity for Palace Chemicals introducing Hand & Surface Sanitiser Understanding the risks & opportunities which confront our business is at the cornerstone of the Quality, Environmental & Health & Safety Management systems Palace Chemicals Ltd has been accredited with and the challenges presented by Covid-19 were managed in a methodical, […]
Read MoreLaticrete Dazzle’s with Spectralock Pro
From grand building projects to quirky artworks: Laticrete UK products are proving time and time again that no job is too big or small; the latest being a piece of art featuring 1,500 pennies. Carrie Reichardt’s resin dog was covered in hundreds of 1p coins using Laticrete UK’s Spectralock® Pro Premium Grout and Spectralock® Dazzle on the artwork in copper to complement the […]
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