CRC – 35 Years of Progress & Partnership
2026 marks 35 years since CRC Chemical Release was founded — a milestone we’re incredibly proud to celebrate.
Established in April 1991 by Keith Godber, CRC began by representing EP Wurtz across the UK, USA, and Ireland delivering high-quality internal release agents and process additives Alongside Lehvoss in the UK for SMC & BMC additives, including fire retardant solutions. These early partnerships laid the foundation for what CRC stands for today — technical expertise, trusted products, and strong relationships.
As the years progressed, our portfolio expanded:
▪️ 1994 – Collaboration with Magnera to supply polyester non-woven veils
▪️ 2000 – Partnership with Marbocote, introducing semi-permanent release agents to the UK & Ireland
▪️ 2016 – Working with Adamtech to provide dry and pre-saturated wipes for the composites sector
Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to still be working with each of these partners — enabling us to support customers across the composites, rubber, and wood manufacturing industries with a broad and reliable product range.
At CRC, our success has always been built on:
✔️ Strong, long-term partnerships
✔️ Deep technical knowledge
✔️ A commitment to outstanding customer service
We would like to say a big thank you to our customers, partners, and team who have been part of this journey.
The CRC team look forward to continuing to support the industry for many years to come.
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Contamination Issue: Back to Basics
The Problem
Last month, a customer contacted us with an issue: their moulds were developing visible build-up and streak marks. Upon investigation during a site visit, we traced the problem back to contamination caused by repeated use of the same application cloths.
The operator believed that as long as the cloth remained wet—kept sealed in a zip-lock bag—it would be fine to reuse. Unfortunately, this is a common misconception.
@marbocote Solvent-based release agents are moisture-curing, meaning that exposure to ambient moisture begins the curing process, even while the cloth is stored. Reusing cloths, even if they appear wet, results in a partially cured product being applied to the mould. This leads to streaking, transfer, and eventual contamination.
Our Solution
Sometimes, the best way forward is to return to the fundamentals.
We introduced our operator training programme, which focuses on essential best practices and reinforces that product freshness and correct application are key to achieving optimum results.
We started by revisiting mould cleaning protocols. Since release agents chemically bond to the mould surface, it’s vital that this surface is completely clean—not just free from visible dust or dirt, but also from unseen contaminants like polishing compounds and wax residues. Clean cloths must be used and changed frequently during this process to ensure a completely clean surface.
Next, we emphasised the importance of applying a Sealer before the Release Agent. The Sealer creates a solid foundation, filling in microporosity and acting as a protective buffer. As always, this must be done using fresh lint-free cloths—never those previously used for applying Release Agent.
Finally, we provided detailed guidance on proper Release Agent application techniques and best practices for re-application.
By following the correct steps from the very beginning, operators can extend mould life, improve release performance, and ultimately increase productivity.
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