Coldwater Group Inc., Atlanta, Ga., USA, this week announced the addition of a doctor blade manufacturing area to its Atlanta facility, and the introduction of Kirwin doctor blades to the North American market. Coldwater acquired R&E Kirwin Ltd., doctor blade manufacturers and engineers located in Chesterfield, England, in May 2012. The Kirwin business was moved to Coldwater's Swedish facility near Karlstad later in the year. Kirwin has been a prominent supplier of doctor blades in Europe, Africa, and Asia for more than 30 years.
Coldwater in Atlanta and Karlstad can now manufacture Kirwin doctor blades from carbon fiber, epoxy glass, cotton phenolic, polyethylene, bronze, stainless steel, and carbon steel for any style of doctor blade or creping blade holder. Both facilities also stock all of the necessary clips, rivets, tubes, and springs for quick deliveries.
Coldwater also announced that Bill Frawley has joined its staff as U.S. product manager for the Kirwin line. Frawley has many years of experience in doctor blade applications.
More information on all Coldwater products and services is available online.
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