Understanding the Evolution of Armour Materials Armour historically relied on metals, starting from Bronze and Iron Age helmets through to steel plates in WWI tanks following the industrial revolution. Metals dominated because they were strong, widely available, and easy to manufacture using the technology of the time. WWI introduced thick steel plates for tanks to…
Permali is proud to announce its participation in Big Yellow Friday, the national fundraising day dedicated to raising awareness of childhood liver disease and supporting vital services for affected children and their families. This year’s Big Yellow Friday took place on Friday, 7th March, and our team came together to make a meaningful impact. Understanding…
The Applications of Polyurea Coatings: Versatile, Durable Protection Across Industries Polyurea coatings have gained popularity for their exceptional durability, chemical resistance, and rapid curing time, making them ideal for diverse industrial and commercial applications. This advanced polymer technology offers a seamless protective layer that stands up to intense environments, from waterproofing and concrete protection to…
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification for Permali Permali, a leading manufacturer of composite materials and TPU films, has announced it has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for its 10,500 sqm site in Gloucester, UK. ISO 14001:2015 is the internationally recognised environmental management system (EMS) standard. Certification to this standard demonstrates adherence to an EMS framework…
A Day in the Life of a Permali Sales Manager This week, Emma Swiers gave us the rundown of her daily tasks and responsibilities in her role as Sales Manager at Permali! We also heard about her favourite aspects of the job, and why Permali is a good company to work for! What does your…
Permali Help to Provide Life-Saving Care with mOm Incubators The mOm Incubator. Designed, developed, and manufactured in the UK, saving lives throughout the world. During his time at Loughborough University, while completing a bachelor’s degree in Product Design & Technology, James Roberts, now CEO and Founder of mOm Incubators, decided he wanted to help to…
Permali’s Dr Pete Webb at University Centre for Defence Engineering Dr Pete Webb, director of research and development at Permali, has been awarded a Visiting Fellowship at Cranfield University within the Centre for Defence Engineering. Permali and Cranfield University’s Material College have worked together for more than 20 years on numerous materials and defence related…
Formula 1 and Hypercar manufacturer in Gloucester develops tougher and more eco-friendly parts Permali, now part of the Diamorph Group, is a long-established supplier of advanced material solutions for the motorsport industry, most notably Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercars. The company uses its extensive manufacturing capabilities to ensure that parts are precision…
Researchers use Permali’s Tuftane® to Grow Human Tendon Tissue A team of researchers from the University of Oxford and Devanthro GmbH have modified a robot shoulder to serve as a stretching mechanism in an effort to grow useful human tendon tissue. Permali, a manufacturer specialising in both TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) and composite materials, donated Tuftane®…
Exciting Investment & Recruitment Drive for Composite Manufacturing Diamorph group, Permali’s new owners, has announced an exciting investment of £6m+ to support manufacturing of composite materials and bearings at its Gloucester facility. With this comes a significant recruitment drive. Diamorph is a passionate materials science-based company, boasting 3 state of the art manufacturing sites and…
