INDUSTRIAL CLEANING & STEELWORK PAINTING

Abingdon Flooring Ltd - Crumlin, Newport, NP11

Industrial Cleaning and Steelwork Painting at Abingdon Flooring from APT ICC

Client's Challenge

Abingdon Flooring Ltd required urgent industrial cleaning and restoration works within a key production area of their carpet manufacturing facility.

The steel framework supporting essential spooling equipment had accumulated years of embedded dust residue and heavy grease contamination. This not only affected housekeeping and working conditions but also prevented the application of any protective coating or repainting works.

Alongside the cleaning requirement, the client requested a full commercial painting solution to restore the steelwork, protect it against corrosion, and improve the overall working environment.

All works needed to be delivered within a compressed timeframe to minimise production downtime and avoid disruption to manufacturing output.

Assessment & Planning

Abingdon Flooring Ltd required urgent industrial cleaning and restoration works within a key production area of their carpet manufacturing facility.

The steel framework supporting essential spooling equipment had accumulated years of embedded dust residue and heavy grease contamination. This not only affected housekeeping and working conditions but also prevented the application of any protective coating or repainting works.

Alongside the cleaning requirement, the client requested a full commercial painting solution to restore the steelwork, protect it against corrosion, and improve the overall working environment.

All works needed to be delivered within a compressed timeframe to minimise production downtime and avoid disruption to manufacturing output.

Methodology

The works were delivered using a controlled,
production-aware process:

1. Removal and organised storage of spools to allow access to steel framework.

2.Industrial cleaning and degreasing of steel structures to remove embedded dust and heavy grease contamination.

3.Surface preparation to address wear and minor corrosion and ensure long-term paint adhesion.

4. Application of an industrial-grade protective paint coating to restore appearance and protect the steelwork.

5. Reinstatement of spooling equipment and final inspection prior to handover.

This approach ensured both cleanliness and long-term protection while supporting uninterrupted production scheduling.

Site Access & Logistics

Equipment
• Professional industrial cleaning equipment
• Surface preparation tools
• Commercial painting equipment

Chemicals
• Sodakleen - heavy-duty degreaser and alkaline metal cleaner
• Aximax - industrial multi-surface degreaser

All products used were APT in-house formulations, selected for effectiveness
while remaining suitable for historic and sensitive surfaces.

The Results
• Heavy grease and dust contamination fully removed from steel framework
• Steelwork restored and protected with a new industrial-grade paint finish
• Improved working environment within the spooling and production area
• Reduced corrosion risk and improved long-term asset condition
• Works completed within the required timeframe to minimise downtime