Zircotec NEWS:

Zircotec is continually finding new applications for its high temperature coatings, heat barriers and thermal management services.  Please find all the latest news about new developments and events that Zircotec is attending...

Zircotec exhibit in Europe

25th April 2008

Zircotec recently exhibiting our ceramic coatings in Europe for the first time attending the Techno Classic meeting in Essen.  Our coatings proved extremely popular with visitors from many European countries attending our stand.. Interest was so great we have broguht forward our plans to establish a series of re-sellers in all the major European countries with representation in each of the market sectors.  For furher information on becoming a re-seller please send your details to the following address  peter.whyman@zircotec.org.uk.

Zircotec sponsor Future Classics Race Series

25th April 2008
To increase our support and interest in motorsport Zircotec have announced their sponsorship of the Future Classics Series.  This series is for Sports and GT cars from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The series travels around the UK with further races in France and at the Grand Prix circuit at Spa.  The series sees a wide variety of cars competing including Porsches, Jaguars, BMWs and a host of other marques. The next round of the series is at Brands Hatch on the 25/26th April.  For more details of the Future Classics Series visit their website by clicking on the logo.

Stuart joins Zircotec team

31st January 2008

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Clarke as Technical Sales Manager.  Stuart joins us following a long and successful career in motorsport both as a racing driver and instructor.  In his new role he is responsible for sales of all Zircotec high temperature coatings to our Formula 1 and other motorsport clients.  To contact Stuart via e-mail click here or ring him on 01235 828277.

Zircotec nominated for Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) Business Excellence Award

17th January 2008

Zircotec was pleased to learn it was one of the 2008 nominations for the MIA Business Excellence Award for Export Achievement.

ThermoHold controls turbo heat on 2000bhp street legal drag race car

15th January 2008

Zircotec's ThermoHold high temperature coating is proving a great success on Andy Frost's Red Victor, 2000bhp, street legal car.  Many of you may have seen the car in action at the Autosport International Live Show.  For further information on the car visit their website by clicking here.

Independent tests prove ThermoHold ceramic coating reduces manifold surface temperatures by up to a massive 30%.

15th January 2008

At the recent Autosport International Show Zircotec formally announced the results of independent tests which show that the ThermoHold^TM ceramic thermal barrier coating reduces manifold surface temperatures by up to 30%, with actual temperature reductions of 173^oC.  For the full report click here.

Race Retro, March 14th - 16th, 2008. Stoneleigh Park

15th January 2008

Zircotec will be exhibiting at Race Retro - International Historic Motorsport Show. 
Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March 2008, Hall 2.
We will be exhibiting the highly successful Zircotec range of thermal barrier coatings for exhaust manifold systems and carbon composite materials plus a selection of development coatings.

Zircotec coatings to help with the 200mph World Land Speed Steam-Car Record Attempt

10th October 2007

Zircotec is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the British Steam Car Challenge, the goal being to build a high-technology steam car that will travel at more than 200mph and bring the world record to the UK. The record attempt is currently scheduled for Sept. 08, following which the car will be displayed in the Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Watch this space for more news on Zircotec's involvement, or read more about the car on www.steamcar.co.uk.

Zircotec September Newsletter

2nd October 2007

Zircotec are delighted to publish our first company newsletter.  Aimed at anyone interested in motorsport and the automotive industry, it will provide information on the company, it's personnel, technical data on Zircotec coating and interesting stories from current users.
Click here to read the first edition

Racecar Engineering article

2nd October 2007

When Zircotec's ThermoHold coating was applied to a Formula Vee exhaust system journalist Sam Collins found 'it reduced under-body temperatures significantly'.
Click here to read full article from the August edition of Racecar Engineering

Koenigsegg selects Zircotec ceramic exhaust coating.

15th August 2007

Koenigsegg's CCX supercar is the latest vehicle to benefit from using Zircotec's ceramic coating for its exhaust manifold to significantly reduce under bonnet temperatures.
For more details click here for our press release.

New Zircotec Managing Director.

12th July 2007

Due to our continuing expansion we are pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Graham to the position of managing director.  Terry brings with him considerable experience in the development and management of high technology businesses.  His appointment and recruitment of additional manufacturing and administration staff further enhances Zircotec's focus and commitment to the automotive industry.

For more details click here for our press release.

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