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News Release from: Hi-Tec Spray | Subject: Standard and Pochin project
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 September 2005
Hi-Tec Spray keeps disruption to a
minimum
Hi-Tec Spray's round the clock installation keeps disruption to a minimum for data cabinets manufacturer, Standard and Pochin.
When West Country firm Standard and Pochin decided to upgrade its manufacturing and metalwork powder coating production line used to make high quality data cabinets for the communications industry, it was anxious to keep disruption and 'down-time' to a minimum Standard and Pochin turned to Maidstone-based surface coatings technology specialist Hi-Tec Spray for the answer
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 21 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Not only did Hi-Tec Spray design and supply a custom-built powder coating production line, it also ensured that the 'old' equipment was removed and the new kit installed during a planned shutdown period at the Yeovil factory.
Hi-Tec Spray worked around the clock, including over a weekend, to ensure that the new equipment was fully installed and operational by the time Standard and Pochin's workforce returned, so keeping disruption to production to an absolute minimum.
Hi-Tec Spray's Bob Wilson said that the new production line is based on a de-grease iron-phosphate system, which first cleans components, then applies a layer of iron-phosphate to 'scuff' the surface of the component.
This acts as a base for the paint.
As part of the GBP80,000 contract, Hi-Tec Spray's technical team also organised a comprehensive training programme for Standard and Pochin staff to enable them to use the new equipment in the safest and most effective way.
Standard and Pochin's Jon Malling said that the company manufactures and powder coats all metalwork in its own factory, ensuring flexibility when it comes to special requirements in design or even colour.
Installing the new equipment was a major project and it was crucial to minimise disruption to factory output.
"The upgraded production line will bring real benefits to our clients and we were very impressed with the quality of Hi-Tec Spray's work," he added.
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