Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
By Admin, 21/12/2020
This year has been without doubt the most challenging and extraordinary we have ever known, and I am sure many of us will be glad to see the back of it.
Our company is very fortunate to have such a dedicated and capable team. Our employees are the backbone of our success, and the response to the challenges that have been thrown at us throughout the year has been amazing. It is very easy to forget, that despite all the events, our performance has been exceptional – we have been hitting budget and exceeding target.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank to all our staff ...
Christmas 2020 Deliveries and Collections
By Admin, 15/12/2020
As Christmas approaches, there are plenty of things to look forward to, but there's also lots of planning that needs to take place.
For any foam materials or parts before Christmas or early January, please plan ahead and send orders now to avoid delays.
Here are important dates to remember.
Customer deliveries/collections:
Last standard despatch/collection date for UK goods is Monday 21st December 2020.
Last standard date for European deliveries is Friday 18th December
Last standard date for Non-EU countries is Wednesday 16th December
Collections on Tuesday 22nd&n...
Community Matters
By Admin, 08/12/2020
Christmas is traditionally a time to see family, look after each other and take pleasure in giving.
This year will undoubtedly be different, as most of us feel like Christmas is ‘more important’ than ever.
It seems the events of this year has taught us a lesson about the value of showing kindness to others, and take pleasure in simple things in life.
As well as many other charities that we support locally each month, we did our annual donation to the local food bank who supports local individuals and families.
For more informatio...
Military Systems Magazine featuring Kewell Converters
By Admin, 25/11/2020
We are pleased to be featuring at the Military Systems and Technology Magazine this Autumn.
The Military and Defence sector is very familiar to us as we have been supplying foam products to this industry for many years.
We understand the needs for high-quality military foam packaging and manufacture products for this purpose. Kewell Converters Ltd. manufactures foams that meet or exceed the following military requirements:
We understand the needs for high-quality military foam packaging and manufacture products for this purpose. Kewell Converters Ltd. manufactures foams that meet o...
Harvey Sibley - Warehouse Supervisor
By Admin, 16/11/2020
We would like to give a warm welcome to our new Warehouse Supervisor Harvey Sibley who joined our factory team this month.
Harvey started with us on temporary basis but we soon realised he would be a great permanent member of our team. He took over this role from Michael Lee who also progressed onto a new role of Production Coordinator.
Harvey has long experience in warehouse operations and working with and for a wide spectrum of people and an even wider spectrum of products and services; providing him with an extremely broad understanding of warehousing, logistics, trans...
Michael Lee - Internal Promotion Production Coordinator
By Admin, 16/11/2020
Congratulations are in order to Michael Lee (Micky) on his second promotion at Kewell.
Micky started with us as Machine Operator and later on moved onto the role of Warehouse Supervisor. With experience growing, taking on more tasks and excellent work ethic we are pleased to see him progress to a new adventure of Production Coordinator.
Micky will be assisting Neil at the production office making sure the jobs are on time and in full as well as liaising with the girls from the main office.
We would like to congratulate Micky on his promotion and wish him best of luck in his new role.&nbs...
MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL FOAM PRODUCTS
By Admin, 12/11/2020
MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL FOAM PRODUCTSWe are seeing increasingly a demand for the medically inert properties of speciality foam for our Healthcare Sector clients (not only due to current situation, the demand has been ongoing) and have been delighted to grow our business alongside some significant innovators in this space.
PLASTAZOTE is used for many medical and healthcare applications, and has become the most popular thermoplastic medical foam material in medical industry.
Applications involving direct skin contact are frequent. The special properties of these pharma foams are ideal fo...
How can Kewells help & what FOAM materials do you need to plan for?
By Admin, 10/11/2020
Kewell Converters remain 100% operational - we still offer the BEST TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, fast quotes, short lead times and COMPETITIVE PRICING for CELLULAR products.
We are still manufacturing and have implemented strict hygiene measures in line with guidance from Public Health England to ensure the safety of our employees and customers alongside NHS Track & Trace QR coding.
We have limited staff in our office as many employees are working from home where possible and split shifts across the factory floor for social distancing.
For the foreseeable future, visitors a...
FOR SALE - RIDAT Engineering Large Vacuum Forming Machine Double Heater
By Admin, 10/11/2020
FOR SALE
RIDAT Engineering Large Vacuum Forming Machine
Double Heater
Bed size 880 x 630 mm
Outer edge seal 950 x 700
Inside edge seal 880 x 630
Double heater
6 heat settings for the top heater
1 setting for the bottom heater
Vacuum pump included
Vacuum tanks included
Top air ramp for blowing domes
Surplus to our production requirements due to additional/new machines bought over the past few years but in good order based on it's age and well maintained. This machine is listed for sale elsewhere and all reasonable offers considered.
Enquire
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FOR SALE - Cox & Wright LC - 30 MK2 Travelling Head Press
By Admin, 10/11/2020
FOR SALE
Cox & Wright LC - 30 MK2 Travelling Head Press
Originally purchased by Caledonian Rubber LTD in December 1994
Date of purchase by Kewell Converters January 1997
Max. cutting force 30 tonnes
Cutting head 400 x 500 mm
Bed size 2300 x 510 mm
Stroke length (adjustable) 10 - 120 mm
Belt width 1800 mm
Operating height &...