Ensuring Safety & Efficiency Across One Of the UK’s Biggest Production Facilities.
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Client
This was a major confectionery manufacturer operating high-volume production lines. Their facilities required coatings that improved safety for staff moving through busy areas while standing up to constant cleaning, foot traffic, and 24/7 operations. They needed durable, practical systems that could be installed quickly across multiple parts of the site without disrupting production.
Facilities in this sector typically require:
- Anti-slip surfaces for staff safety
- Fast installation that avoids production downtime
- Water-based, low-odour systems for always-occupied environments
- Durable coatings capable of withstanding 24/7 operation
Project Scope
The client required coating solutions across several parts of the factory throughout the year. Existing floor areas were wearing down, creating slip hazards and increasing maintenance time.
The project needed a system that delivered:
- Safe, non-slip performance
- Improved safety in high-traffic zones
- Rapid turnaround from order to delivery
- Strong, long-term durability under heavy use
New Guard Coatings carried out on-site assessments, recommended suitable systems, and delivered materials extremely quickly.
Paint Types
We supplied two main coating categories tailored to the needs of a busy manufacturing site:
Anti-Slip Coatings: Designed for walkways, stairs, and areas with heavy foot traffic, ensuring a safe surface even during washdowns.
Water-Based Protective Coatings – Low odour, fast drying, and suitable for environments where staff are present at all times.
Both systems offered excellent durability, consistent performance, and easy ongoing maintenance.
Why We Suggested This
The recommended coating systems delivered a balance of safety, speed, and longevity. Key advantages included:
- High-level anti-slip protection for operational staff
- Strong resistance to cleaning chemicals, spills, and heavy traffic
- Quick application and even quicker supply, reducing delays
- Water-based, low-odour technology suitable for 24/7 working environments
- Versatility for use in multiple factory zones with different needs
These systems were chosen to give them reliable, practical solutions that worked in a demanding production environment.
Substrate Compatibility
The factory contained a mix of older concrete and newer flooring. Many coatings fail under the combination of washing, chemical exposure, and constant traffic.
New Guard Coatings’ systems were specifically selected for their:
- Proven adhesion to challenging substrates
- Strong chemical resistance
- Long-term performance under heavy wear
This ensured each upgraded area performed consistently year-round.
Coating System Structure
To keep work streamlined and repeatable, each section followed a clear structure:
- Preparation – Deep cleaning or mechanical prep depending on the substrate
- Priming – Applied where surfaces needed additional bonding strength
- Application – Anti-slip or water-based protective coating system
This simple, reliable process kept application times short and ensured the same high-quality finish across the facility.
System Benefits
Since partnering with New Guard Coatings, the client has experienced several major improvements:
- Higher Safety Standards – Anti-slip surfaces reduced risk across key walkways
- Low-Odour Application – Water-based systems allowed work while operations continued
- Rapid Supply – Fast delivery saved time and prevented production delays
- Increased Efficiency – Quick turnaround enabled upgrades with zero downtime
- Long-Lasting Performance – Surfaces stood up to cleaning, traffic, and constant use
Our year-round technical support and reliable supply helped them maintain both safety and efficiency.
Client Feedback
A maintenance manager shared:
“New Guard Coatings have been extremely reliable. Deliveries arrive quickly, often faster than expected, and the coatings have performed very well across busy areas. The anti-slip systems made the site safer immediately, and the finishes have held up brilliantly in daily use.”
Conclusion
The client needed a coatings partner who could supply safe, durable, and practical systems without causing interruptions to their production schedule. New Guard Coatings delivered fast-turnaround, water-based, and anti-slip solutions that strengthened safety standards across the site and reduced the time spent on maintenance. The rapid delivery and consistent performance of our systems allowed them to upgrade multiple areas throughout the year while keeping operations running smoothly.
With ongoing technical support and a dependable supply chain, the client now has long-lasting, easy-to-maintain coatings in place and a trusted partner they can rely on whenever new sections of the factory require attention. The project highlights how effective coatings and quick response times can make a meaningful difference in both safety and operational efficiency for large-scale manufacturers.
