What is Lloyds Engineering Works' new steel cleaning technology?

Lloyds Engineering Works is partnering with The Material Works to globally sell Eco Pickled Surface (EPS) Generation 4 cells, which clean steel without using acids.

How does The Material Works' EPS Gen 4 technology benefit the environment?

The EPS Gen 4 technology eliminates the need for acid-based pickling processes and results in zero effluent discharge, making steel cleaning environmentally friendly.

Where can Lloyds Engineering Works sell the new EPS Gen 4 cells?

Lloyds Engineering Works can sell the EPS Gen 4 cells worldwide, excluding China, Macao, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and a specific radius around Red Bud, Illinois.

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Acid-Free Steel Cleaning: A Global Leap

10 Jan

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Summary

Lloyds Engineering to sell acid-free steel cleaning tech globally.
Agreement allows worldwide sales, excluding specific regions.
New process eliminates acid use and effluent discharge.

Lloyds Engineering Works announced on January 10, 2026, a significant global purchase agreement with US-based The Material Works (TMW). This deal grants Lloyds Engineering the rights to TMW's patented Eco Pickled Surface (EPS) Generation 4 technology, enabling the design, manufacture, and worldwide sale of these cells.

The collaboration permits Lloyds Engineering to operate globally, with specific exclusions including China and a radius around TMW's Illinois facility. The licensing arrangement includes comprehensive technical and sales support from TMW, facilitating the adoption of this innovative steel cleaning method.

This EPS Gen 4 technology represents a major environmental breakthrough, allowing steel surfaces to be cleaned without the use of acids. The process is designed to utilize recyclable materials and achieves zero effluent discharge, marking a substantial shift towards greener industrial practices.