Working with a single supplier for all your coatings project requirements can deliver many benefits, including increased efficiency and cost reductions. Elmbridge, a specialist supplier in the coatings industry, can be that single supplier—offering wood and industrial coatings, spray equipment, accessories, and consumables all under one roof.
Elmbridge UK a family-run business founded in 1976, originally supplied welding equipment to the Southwest, but nearly 50 years later is now an established expert in the coatings industry, delivering to customers nationwide. With its head office in Gloucester, Elmbridge has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years firstly acquiring a new branch in Glasgow in 2023 and opening a new distribution hub in Swanley in 2024. This expansion has allowed it to better serve its growing customer base, particularly in the Southeast.
Precision Colour Matching and Coatings Expertise
Partnering with the industry’s leading brands, including Adler, Remmers, and Sayerlack, Elmbridge provides a complete range of coatings to meet its customers’ needs—when and where they need them. This comprehensive stockholding is backed by an in-house tinting and colour-matching service, ensuring customers receive the exact shades required for their applications.
Using the latest X-Rite and Spectrophotometer technology, the Elmbridge colour mixing team can match colours from the most common colour ranges to customer samples with precision. Once the mixing is complete, every sample has a final personal quality check before being dispatched, ensuring a consistent finish you can rely on.
Elmbridge extends its expertise into spray equipment, partnering with leading brands including Wagner and Graco. With a range that includes everything from simple sprayers to full turnkey solutions, Elmbridge ensures customers have access to the best products for their applications.
Setting themselves apart, every piece of spray equipment purchased from Elmbridge is fully assembled and tested by a qualified service engineer, ensuring it meets their high standards before delivery.
Experience Products Firsthand
Elmbridge frequently runs product demonstrations, showcasing their range of coatings or spray equipment in action. A customer or new prospect will be able to see firsthand the process to achieve great coatings finishes or to test the spray equipment before making an investment. For convenience demonstrations can take place on site or be held at their facility in Gloucester.
Angus Freeman, Sales Director agrees, “We want to make sure the customer is happy before they commit to a new coatings brand or investing in new equipment. They can see the application process or how the equipment performs on a chosen substrate. They of course get to have a go themselves, it is very much try before you buy.”
Spray Booth Solutions – From Design to Installation
Another area of growth for Elmbridge is the design and installation of spray booths. This can start from at a standard open booth to a fully bespoke enclosed system featuring multiple booths, drying rooms and track systems.
Providing complete end-to-end management, the project team guides their customers through the entire process. Starting with initial consultations and the drawing up of designs and moving on to the development, manufacture and the final installation. They can even manage all external suppliers delivering a hassle-free experience for their customers.
Elmbridge also offers a range of accessories and consumables to support customers in achieving the best results. Industry-leading brands such as Mirka and Tyvek are available, alongside their own high-quality Elmbridge branded range; they ensure customers have everything they need to keep their spray shops stocked.
From abrasives and masking solutions to essential PPE and cleaning supplies, Elmbridge provides products that enhance workflow, improve safety, and deliver professional finishes. Their extensive stockholding means fast, reliable delivery, ensuring the customer has what they need, when they need it.
Expert Support Every Step of the Way
Elmbridge supports its product range with expert guidance to help their customers make the right choices and get the most from their coatings and equipment. They provide dedicated technical support throughout the UK, available to visit customers to discuss their needs, and offer expert advice. Whether it’s troubleshooting issues, providing guidance on equipment performance, or refining coating processes, they are on hand to help.
Backing this up is Elmbridge’s knowledgeable customer service team, available to assist with product recommendations, and technical expertise. For more complex queries, their experienced in-house paint technicians are available to provide support, ensuring customers receive the right solutions for their projects.
Elmbridge approach to customer satisfaction is built on three core defining principles, comments Elmbridge Director, Barrie Freeman, ‘We set ourselves apart with our three uniques: being a single source supplier, ensuring quick delivery and offering flexible service and support. These are the principles our team upholds every day,”
From selecting the right consumables to advice on spray applications, Elmbridge’s commitment to support doesn’t end with a sale—it’s an ongoing partnership to help customers achieve the best possible results.
With its comprehensive range of coatings and spray equipment, backed by their expert technical support, customer service and next-day delivery, Elmbridge is the trusted single-source supplier—helping customers increase efficiency, improve quality, and save money.
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Tel: 01452 525757
