News - Aug 2017

French Agency sets new path for growth

Sablage humide, EPIC Sarl, Philippe Planche, Vapormatt, Wet balsting

Following recent growth in France Vapormatt, the world’s leading wet blasting company, has finalised a new Agency agreement with EPI Consulting sarl (EPIC) who will be promoting and representing the Vapormatt product range in France.

Trading since 1996 EPIC have developed strong relations in both the French medical and aeronautic industries. With a competence in surface finishing for high value components EPIC are well positioned to increase the sale of Vapormatt’s wet blasting machinesin France.

The appointment follows a period of ongoing investment and commitment to European markets by Vapormatt and the early signs show good potential within French industries.

Ryan Ashworth, Business Development for Europe, explains the appointment as being “A logical step as we continue to focus on high value growth markets such as aerospace. In recent years we have seen significant increases in demand from our key aerospace accounts and given that France is one of the largest markets for this globally we are excited to make our presence known.”

With a strong product range and long list of references the French market has already been very receptive to the wet blasting technology. Commenting on the first reactions of French companies Philippe Planche of EPIC “the wet blast technology is exciting for us because it is mostly a new or unheard of process in France. We are happy to be working with Vapormatt as the supplier of some of the best machines in the world for wet blasting.”

To learn more about the wet blast process or to discuss an application you may have for surface finishing you can contact Vapormatt directly or get in touch with EPIC through their website.

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