Composite Equipment & Mould Release Specialists for UK & Irish Manufacturers
We supply composite spray and application equipment, solvent recovery units, fluid heaters, and a full range of mould release agents, sealers and cleaners. Our technical team has direct manufacturing experience and provides on-site support across the UK and Ireland.
Equipment, Materials & Technical Support under One Roof
Magnum Industries Europe Ltd, trading as Magnum Venus Products in the UK and Ireland, is a UK-registered company with a history in the composites market going back to the 1988. We supply composite spray and application equipment, solvent recovery units, fluid heaters, and a comprehensive range of mould release chemistry, all backed by on-site technical support from a team with direct manufacturing experience.
We do not simply supply products. We commission equipment, train operators, assist with release agents, cleaners and sealers selection, and remain a technical contact throughout the life of the equipment and materials we supply. This applies equally to a new spray system installation and to establishing a release agent system on an existing composite tooling line.
We provide equipment and materials for the composites industry in the UK and Ireland. Our highly trained and experienced technical personnel support the equipment, processes and materials we supply. Uniquely, we have experience in manufacturing which allows us to provide full technical assistance in all aspects of the production process through a hands-on training approach.
– Tom Rees, Commercial Director, MVP UK & Ireland
UK & IRELAND
35+ Years
Continuous presence and technical expertise in the UK & Ireland composites, since 1988
PRODUCTS
1,000+
Supplying a wide range of quality equipment, materials, ancillaries and spare parts
EQUIPMENT
Exclusive Distributor
Exclusive distributor of MVP equipment in the UK & Ireland
PART OF THE
Tricel Group
Proudly, a part of the Tricel Group since 2024
EXPERT-LED TRAINING
Service & Application Training
Professional training for better accuracy, faster thoroughput. and confident day-to-day operation
The Principles That Guide Us
Technical Depth First
We provide process guidance based on direct manufacturing experience, not just product specifications. A recommendation from MVP UK & Ireland is grounded in understanding how composite production actually works.
Integrity in Every Interaction
As business with commited customers, MVP operates on the basis that long-term relationships matter more than individual transactions. We aim to be straightforward about what equipment can and cannot do for a given process.
On-Site Accountability
We do not hand off equipment and disappear. Our UK and Ireland technicians commission systems on-site, train the people who will use them, and remain available as a technical contact throughout the equipment’s working life.
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental compliance is not an afterthought for MVP UK. Closed mould processes, water-based materials, and low-emission equipment are part of our active product development and reflect the regulatory direction the industry is heading.
A Technical Team with Manufacturing Roots
Our personnel have worked in composite manufacturing, not only in product distribution. When customers raise process problems, a spray pattern issue, a mould release failure, a solvent management question, the conversation is based on shared practical experience.
Technical Sales Specialists
Advises on composite spray and application equipment – chopper, wet-out, gelcoat and injection systems. Supports customers from initial enquiry through to commissioning and beyond.
Materials & Applications Specialist
Specialist in mould release agent selection and application – from conventional systems to semi-permanent and water-based alternatives. Provides on-site training and product selection guidance based on resin system, mould type and production requirements.
Applications Technician
Responsible for on-site equipment commissioning, operator training and process troubleshooting across the full product range – including both spray equipment and mould release systems.
Apprenticeships and skills development. MVP UK & Ireland recently welcomed its first apprentice, reflecting a commitment to developing technically capable people for the composites industry. Training is available for operatives working with any of the equipment and materials we supply.
Decades in Composites & Mould Release Chemistry
Our history spans the development of the UK composites industry – from open mould spray-up through to the adoption of semi-permanent and water-based release systems.
Magnum Industries Europe Ltd. acquired by Tricel Group
In 2024, Tricel acquired Magnum Industries Europe Ltd. This partnership is poised to elevate both companies’ capabilities and deliver a full suite of composite manufacturing products to a broad base of customers.
Fluid heaters added, first apprentice joins the team
Material fluid heaters were added to support customers requiring precise temperature control during resin and gelcoat application. MVP UK recruited its first apprentice, and training provision across all product lines was expanded.
Water-based release agents & expanded materials range
Water-based release agents and water-based cleaners were added as solvent-free alternatives for manufacturers responding to workplace exposure limits and VOC regulation. Application training and video demonstration programmes were formalised.
Semi-permanent release systems and solvent recovery equipment
Growing interest in semi-permanent release chemistry and tightening VOC regulation drove adoption of new systems. Solvent recovery units were added to help customers manage solvent waste from cleaning and release processes.
Gelcoat, chopper equipment and mould release chemistry introduced
Growing UK demand for open mould spray equipment expanded the product range. Mould release agents were introduced alongside equipment, establishing the combined equipment-and-materials offering that underpins the business today.
Magnum Industries Europe Ltd begins serving the UK market
As composite manufacturing grew through UK marine, infrastructure and transport sectors, MVP established a UK presence through Magnum Industries Europe Ltd to supply equipment and provide technical support.
Company Established
We Commission, Train & Stay Involved
Supplying equipment is the starting point, not the end point. Every piece of equipment we supply is commissioned at your facility by a technically experienced specialist. We set parameters for your materials, run test cycles, train your operators hands-on, and remain a direct point of contact throughout the working life of the equipment.
This applies equally to a new spray system installation, a replacement unit and a refresher training visit for new starters on equipment already in service.
Pre-visit preparation
We confirm your materials, resin system and site requirements before attending, so the visit is productive from the outset and any specialist items are brought.
Installation & parameter set-up
Equipment is installed, connected and configured - fluid paths, air supply, ratio settings and spray parameters set to correct starting values for your specific materials.
Test runs & calibration
The equipment is run with your materials. Output, pattern quality and ratio accuracy are verified and adjusted until the process is performing correctly.
Operator handover & application training
Hands-on training for your operatives - spray technique, daily maintenance, flushing, safety and fault recognition. Operatives handle the equipment throughout, not just observe.
Documentation & follow-up contact
Follow-up calls or visits are available if needed.
Three Ways to Access Application Training
On-Site Commissioning Training
Delivered at your facility at the point of installation. Operatives are trained on the actual equipment in their working environment, using your materials and applying to your tooling. Included with all new equipment supply – there is no separate charge.
Standalone Training Visits
Booked independently of a new installation. A technical specialist visits your facility to train operatives on equipment already in service – for new starters, refresher sessions, or after a change in materials or production method.
In-House Demonstrations at MVP
Delivered at MVP facilities using dedicated demo equipment and controlled setups, led by technical specialists to demonstrate correct techniques and optimise application performance.
INCLUDED AS STANDARD
On-site visit by a factory-trained technical specialist
Full mechanical installation and fluid system set-up
Ratio and spray pattern verification with your materials
Hands-on operator application training
Daily maintenance and flushing procedure demonstration
Equipment settings record left on-site
Named technical contact for follow-up queries
Low-VOC & Solvent-Free Alternatives in Our Range
Solvent and VOC regulation in UK composite manufacturing has tightened steadily. MVP UK & Ireland has practical responses at every stage of production: water-based release chemistry, solvent recovery equipment, and semi-permanent systems that reduce total agent consumption.
Water-Based Mould Release Agents
Solvent-free alternatives to conventional release chemistry, eliminating VOC emissions from the mould release step entirely. Suitable for manufacturers subject to workplace exposure limits or seeking to remove solvent-based chemistry from their process.
Solvent Recovery Units
Distillation units recover and recycle solvent from composite production waste. This reduces disposal costs and limits total workplace solvent exposure - relevant whether or not a facility has moved to water-based release agents.
Semi-Permanent Release Systems
Applied less frequently than conventional wax release agents, semi-permanent systems reduce the total volume of release agent applied per production run - lowering both product consumption and the amount of solvent entering the production environment.
0 Solvents
Water-based release agents – fully solvent-free formulations
Recycle,
not dispose – solvent recovery units return clean solvent to process
Fewer apps
Semi-permanent systems require less frequent reapplication
UK & EU
Products registered for UK and EU regulatory compliance
“Environmental issues are at the forefront of our new developments. These include water-based release agents to remove solvents from the workplace, and solvent recovery equipment to reduce disposal volumes and workplace exposure.”
About MVP UK & Ireland
Answers to the questions we receive most often about who we are and how we work.
What is Magnum Industries Europe Ltd?
Magnum Industries Europe Ltd is a UK-registered company trading as MVP UK & Ireland. It supplies composite spray and application equipment, solvent recovery units, fluid heaters, and mould release agents, sealers and cleaners to manufacturers across Great Britain and Ireland, with on-site technical support.
How long has MVP been operating in the UK?
MVP UK & Ireland has been active in the UK composites market since the 1980s.
Does MVP supply both composite equipment and mould release agents?
Yes. MVP UK & Ireland supplies both composite spray and application equipment and a full range of mould release chemistry – including conventional solvent-based release agents, semi-permanent systems, water-based alternatives, mould sealers, mould prep primers and cleaners. Technical support covers both categories.
Does MVP UK provide on-site technical support and training?
Yes. MVP UK & Ireland has technically experienced personnel available and can provide upon request on-site equipment commissioning, operator training, process troubleshooting and ongoing support across both equipment and process materials, including release agent application guidance and in-house demonstrations at MVP.
Is MVP UK involved in environmental or low-emission composite processes?
Yes. MVP UK & Ireland supplies water-based mould release agents as solvent-free alternatives, solvent recovery units to recycle production waste, and semi-permanent release systems that reduce the total volume of release agent applied per run. These are practical responses to the VOC and solvent exposure regulations affecting UK composite manufacturers.
Does MVP UK serve manufacturers in Ireland as well as Great Britain?
Yes. MVP UK & Ireland covers Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. A dedicated specialist covers the Irish territory with the same full range of equipment and materials, supported by on-site technical assistance.
Talk to the MVP UK & Ireland Team
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