Category: Coatings and Chemicals

Shyre is a leading manufacturer of high-performance coatings and chemicals that cater to a diverse range of industries. With a vast product offering, Shyre has emerged as a go-to solution provider for companies looking for reliable and efficient coatings and chemicals. The company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.

Shyre’s range of performance coatings is designed to meet the evolving needs of various industries. These coatings are engineered to deliver exceptional durability, long-life performance, and aesthetic appeal. Whether you need coatings for automotive, medical, ophthalmic, or industrial applications, Shyre has you covered. The company’s in-house R&D team works tirelessly to develop new and improved coatings that can enhance the performance of your products while reducing costs and environmental impact.

As an official distributor for PPG and NGL, Shyre offers a wide range of products that are trusted by industry professionals worldwide. PPG is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of coatings for various industries ranging from aerospace to automotive to architectural. Shyre’s partnership with PPG allows it to provide customers with access to some of the most advanced coatings in the market. NGL, on the other hand, is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals that cater to diverse industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and water treatment. By partnering with NGL, Shyre can offer customers an extensive range of chemicals that can enhance their processes and products.

Shyre’s range of coatings and chemicals is designed to help businesses achieve their goals by providing them with innovative solutions that enhance performance and reduce costs. As an official distributor for PPG and NGL, alongside its own diverse range, Shyre can supply some of the most advanced coatings and chemicals in the market.

Chromoflux

Chromoflux, new Photochromic Materials for batch production process. ​Allows for an easy method of adding photochromic properties to injection-moulded, extruded, or 3D-Printed plastics​. Designed to survive a variety of manufacturing temperatures and processes that normal photochromic dyes can not.​ Chromoflux is designed to work with plastics that typical photochromic dyes are not compatible with. Compatible with: Acetate​ […]

Nano-Tint Coatings

Three Problems with Conventional Tinting:​ 1. Lifetime – Normal tints bleach / fade over time 2. Many Substrates are difficult or impossible to tint​ 3. Consistency – High operator skill is required to attain “acceptable” tolerances​ ​Tinting by dip-coating in Shyre’s new Nano-Tint material allows any substrate to be tinted accurately & consistently, and the nano-tint does not fade or bleach.

Umbra Photochromic Lenses

Leading activation darkness ​ Totally clear indoors.​ Available in grey, brown and bespoke colours​ 100% UV protection​ Premium Abrasion Resistance: Bayer 4-5+​ Chemical Resistance​ Optical Clarity ​ Long Photochromic Life​ Compatible with Anti-Reflective Lens Treatments

Photochromic Coatings

Shyre’s proprietary photochromic coating is manufactured in-house. High margin product – save 90%+ on cost of photochromic lenses​. Massive reduction in stockholding value​. Compatible with all substrates.​ Customise darkness and gradient​. Generation 5 (G5) released 2021​. Performance competitive with leading brands​. High durability and long lifetime.

AFC – Anti-Fog Coatings

Other anti-fog coatings are tacky to the touch and mark easily and have generally not been widely accepted by the market.​ Our AFC lenses have a glossy and durable finish with excellent Anti-fogging performance.​ Shyre is growing the market for Anti-fog coatings on Ophthalmic lenses​.

Cleaning Chemicals

Highly engineered chemistry and established processes covering a wide range of industries and applications​. Shyre is an official NGL Distributor ​ Aqueous cleaning materials manufactured by NGL ​ ​Quality and performance is second to none ​ ​Fast Delivery from the UK​ Shyre supply globally ​ ​Full Process Support – remote and/or in-person

Shyre Shield – Hard (Anti-Scratch) Coatings and Primers

All Shyre Shield hardcoat materials provide optimum abrasion resistance, adhesion, clarity and lifetime. Shyre is an official PPG Distributor ​ Hard coat materials manufactured by PPG ​ Quality and performance of coatings is second to none ​ Fast Delivery from the UK​ Shyre supply hard coating & consumables globally ​ Full Process Support – remote and/or in-person