Our Projects
Conagra Brands
Food & Beverage
Oakdale, CA
Scope of Work
Niles Industrial Coatings restored four tomato paste tanks by removing the existing lining with an abrasive blast and applying Munkadur GL at 20-24 mil dft.
Challenges
The project had a tight schedule, but the team completed it ahead of time. The team also had to work within a confined space and build a scaffold inside the tank for safe access.
Solutions
The team worked around the confined space by building a scaffold inside the tank for safe access. The project was also completed with 100% containment and dust collection.
The Niles Difference
Niles provided QAQC reports and had a NACE Level 3 on-site daily. The crew was able to work in the confined space by building an interior scaffold for safe access. They also completed the project with 100% containment and dust collection.
Sherwin-Williams
Chemical
Garland, TX
Scope of Work
The project involved the interior and exterior restoration of two 11.5' diameter by 10' holding tanks through abrasive blasting, air monitoring, hole watch, and paint application. The 7,700-gallon tanks were finished with an SSPC SP10 3-4 mil angular profile.
Challenges
The crew had to work within a confined space.
Solutions
The crew built a scaffold inside the tank for safe access while working in the confined space. The project was completed with 100% containment and dust collection.
The Niles Difference
Niles provided QAQC reports and consistent progress updates. The crew worked in the confined space and built an internal scaffold for safe access. The project had 100% containment and dust collection. A change order for exterior restoration was successfully implemented.
Sherwin-Williams
Chemical
Orlando, FL
Scope of Work
The project involved the interior and exterior restoration of three 2,200-gallon paint totes. The totes were power-washed to remove residual material, followed by an abrasive blast to an SSPC-SP10 profile. A S-W Nova-Plate prime coat and top coat were then applied.
Challenges
The crew needed to work in a confined space.
Solutions
The crew built a scaffold inside the tank to safely access the confined space. The project was completed with 100% containment and dust collection.
The Niles Difference
Niles provided QAQC reports and consistent progress updates. The crew was able to work in the confined space and built a scaffold inside the tank for safe access. The project was completed with 100% containment and dust collection. The project was also completed ahead of schedule.
Cargill
Food & Beverage
St. Clair, MI
Scope of Work
The scope of work was a touch-up paint project on structural steel, non-stainless bolts, Nelson studs, welded floor angle, welded tube bracing, and column weld attachments. This included hand prepping the steel surfaces and applying paint with a brush and roll application. Touch-ups were based on a maximum of 10% of the surface area.
Challenges
The original coating they were supposed to touch up was not up to industry standards.
Solutions
The crew spoke up early when they realized the original coating was not up to industry standards, which saved the customer money.
The Niles Difference
Niles trains its team members to recognize quality issues and the crew on this project demonstrated this by speaking up early about the substandard original coating, which saved the customer money.
PVS Tanks
Chemical
Detroit, MI
Scope of Work
The scope of work was a touch-up paint project on structural steel, non-stainless bolts, Nelson studs, welded floor angle, welded tube bracing, and column weld attachments. This included hand prepping the steel surfaces and applying paint with a brush and roll application. Touch-ups were based on a maximum of 10% of the surface area.
Challenges
The original coating they were supposed to touch up was not up to industry standards.
Solutions
The crew spoke up early when they realized the original coating was not up to industry standards, which saved the customer money.
The Niles Difference
Niles trains its team members to recognize quality issues and the crew on this project demonstrated this by speaking up early about the substandard original coating, which saved the customer money.
Ford
Automotive
Glendale, KY
Scope of Work
The scope of work was to apply a high-temperature sealant over an existing sealant that was not rated for the proper temperature. The work was split into three phases, each one vital to the success of the project. The work also included coordinating with other companies to remove obstructive components and a comprehensive final inspection.
Challenges
The project had unique needs and the team was asked to accelerate Phase 2.
Solutions
The team adapted to the unique project needs by identifying and testing multiple coating options to meet temperature requirements. They also added crew members to accelerate Phase 2 and finished eight days ahead of schedule.
The Niles Difference
The Niles team was able to adapt to unique project needs, test multiple coating options to meet temperature requirements, and verify performance on-site. We mobilized quickly to finish eight days ahead of schedule. The team also used innovative solutions like cameras in confined spaces to enhance safety.
Gladwin Tanks
Chemical
Gladwin, MI
Scope of Work
The scope of work was abrasive blasting and the application of two coats of Belzona 1523, followed by a thorough inspection. The work included mobilizing resources overnight, conducting blasting in two continuous shifts, applying the coating with a spray pump and stripe coat, and conducting inspections and a final spark test.
Challenges
The team had to work with an unfamiliar product and mitigate unforeseen issues with pump failures.
Solutions
The team coordinated multiple shifts and prioritized safety with confined space monitoring to complete the project ahead of schedule. They quickly mobilized and coordinated with partners for pump setup and tech support, and used internal expertise to select blast media.
The Niles Difference
The team successfully worked with an unfamiliar product and mitigated pump failures. They completed the project ahead of schedule by coordinating multiple shifts and prioritizing safety. Their thorough inspection and quality control processes ensured the vessel was fully operational without delays.
P&G Tank 1
Manufacturing
Lima, OH
Scope of Work
The project involved abrasive blasting and coating the interior of a DI-8 tank. The existing rubber liner was removed using heat induction technology. The interior was abrasive blasted to an SP 10 standard, followed by a stripe coat of Carboline Plasite 4301 HT and a prime and finish coat of the same product. A holiday test was conducted with necessary touch-ups.
Challenges
The document doesn't explicitly state challenges, but mentions the new heat induction technology was used to remove the "failed coating."
Solutions
The new heat induction technology was used to efficiently and safely remove the coating, which accelerated the project timeline. The team partnered with three vendors to source materials and equipment, which eliminated delays.
The Niles Difference
The team had the right people in place for efficiency. The new heat induction technology was used to safely and successfully remove the old coating. This advanced approach streamlined the process and accelerated the project timeline.
P&G Tank 2
Manufacturing
Lima, OH
Scope of Work
The scope was to abrasive blast and coat the interior of a 12' x 12' tank. The work included setting up the site, installing ventilation, abrasive blasting the interior to an SP 10 standard, and applying three new coating phases: a prime coat of International Ceilcote 380 Primer, an intermediate coat of International Ceilcote 140 Flakeline, and a finish coat of the same Flakeline.
Challenges
The document mentions that the existing coating had failed.
Solutions
The existing coating was safely and successfully removed, and three new coating phases were applied to ensure durability and long-term protection. The team also partnered with trusted vendors to keep the project on track and eliminate delays.
The Niles Difference
With the right team in place, efficiency was maximized from start to finish. The team safely removed the old coating and seamlessly applied three new coating phases, ensuring durability and long-term protection.
Bimbo Bakeries
Food & Beverage
Grand Rapids, MI
Scope of Work
he project involved removing old, damaged brick flooring, prepping and coating the ceiling and walls, and then applying a self-leveling floor with a non-skid coating. This included setting up containment and HEPA vacuums, removing the old flooring, applying two coats of Norklad 200 with a non-skid profile, prepping and repairing the ceiling and walls, applying Dry Fall coatings, and cleaning up the site.
Challenges
The team had to work alongside other contractors in the shared workspace.
Solutions
The team’s adaptability and problem-solving skills allowed them to seamlessly keep the project on track despite sharing the workspace with other contractors.
The Niles Difference
The team is known for adaptability and problem-solving, which allowed them to work with other contractors and keep the project on schedule while maintaining quality. The project was a comprehensive restoration from floor to ceiling, and the quality of work was so impressive that Bimbo’s corporate VPs declared it the new standard for all their other plant boiler rooms.
Yuengling
Food & Beverage
Pottsville, PA
Scope of Work
The project was a comprehensive restoration of nine beer vessels. The scope included internally blasting the vessels to an SSPC-SP10 profile and applying a stripe coat followed by two coats of Munkadur using a heated plural component pump. The interior and exterior of the vessels were blasted and re-coated.
Challenges
The document doesn't explicitly state challenges, but the work had to be completed within 30 days to minimize downtime.
Solutions
The project was completed in 30 days, which minimized downtime for the brewery's operations. The use of a heated plural component pump was for enhanced durability.
The Niles Difference
Niles has decades of experience in industrial coatings and uses this expertise to apply specialty coatings that provide long-lasting protection against corrosion, wear, and environmental factors. The project resulted in improved vessel longevity, enhanced product safety, and minimal production downtime.
Dow
Marine
Bay City, MI
Scope of Work
The scope of work was to enclose the lighthouse with scaffolding, double-layered with visqueen, and remove lead paint from the inside and outside with sponge blasting. This included setting up containment and scaffolding, sourcing abrasive materials (PPG Durethane), abrasive blasting, contaminant removal, and site cleanup.
Challenges
The project involved removing lead paint while operating just four feet from a body of water.
Solutions
The team sourced the right materials from three different vendors, prioritized safety for the nearby water, and built a durable containment system. They successfully completed the lead removal without any containment breaches.
The Niles Difference
The team acted as solution-driven problem solvers by sourcing the right materials from three vendors, prioritizing safety for the nearby body of water, and constructing a reliable containment system. The project was a success, with no containment breaches during lead removal, which was a testament to the team's precise execution and safety controls.
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