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PRA Coatings Technology Centre
14 Castle Mews
High Street
Hampton
Middlesex
TW12 2NP

Tel: 020 8487 0800 (switchboard)
Fax: 020 8487 0801
e-mail: coatings@pra-world.com
www.pra-world.com

Managing Director & Company
Secretary: Mr Jonathan Bourne
Turnover: £2 million
Number of staff: 28

PRA provides information and technical services to support innovation and growth in the global surface coatings industry.

Information Services: The World Surface Coatings Library, established over 80 years ago, is a unique resource for literature and patent surveys relating to paints, inks, adhesives, sealants and their chemical ingredients. A range of publications are provided to help companies be aware of the latest news, trends and developments in the industry. A high calibre consultancy team is able to respond to ad hoc and bespoke information needs and provide support to strategic planning, business development and acquisitions due diligence.

Technical Services: PRA Laboratory services provide independant test data to support product development, including a wide range of approvals, paint performance, microbiology, Eco-label and MPI. Consultancy services are provided from collaborative research to patent investigations, formulation development, environmental monitoring, problem solving and dispute resolution.

Networking and Learning: A continuous programme of events and training courses is offered to help educate and stimulate ideas, meet key business contacts and be the essential connector between industrial participants, academia and service providers.

Who we are


airto is a vital contributor to
UK science, innovation and economic growth.

airto is the network of choice for businesses applying science, engineering and technology for wealth creation, in short, making innovation happen.

airto members typically supply business–to–business and government services such as R&D, consultancy, validation and testing, multi–client project inception and management, incubation and financing.

airto members comprise the major part of the Intermediate Sector operating in this innovation market which a recent study has shown directly contributes £3bn of high added value revenues to UK GDP and supports over 60,000 high technology and related jobs.