Industrial environment maintenance experts SP Group discuss one line of their innovative products designed to minimise floor maintenance whilst maximising its lifespan.

Concrete, like many other aggregates, only has a certain lifespan if it is not maintained, of a lesser standard or if exposed to harsh conditions. In the case of an array of structures that are open to the elements such as carparks, elevated walkways and tenement buildings, concrete can end up being severely weakened by extreme weather, environmental concerns such as acid rain and general decay.

However, in most industrial environments, floors and walkways are often constructed from concrete that, although not exposed to the elements, will require regular maintenance and wherever necessary repairs that will save a company or organisation time, money and the risk of accidents. In the UK the majority of RIDDOR incidents involve trips, slips and falls, with unsteady and unmaintained floors causing many non-fatal but painful accidents. This often results in downtime, cost to the employer and affecting production, even though these trips could easily be avoided.

Twenty or thirty years ago, concrete protection was virtually none existent; however, today there are more products than ever before, featuring sealers and specialist joint fillers to ensure a smooth and problem free, protected floor surface.

SP Group provide a vast range of products ranging from repair compounds to specialist heavy duty paints, protective glazing films, barrier workgate systems, anti-slip grip tape and cleats and much more. Regularly responding to relevant industry news, research and developments, they are a company who work to highlight dangers of letting maintenance standards slip:

“Placing a great deal of time and energy into perfecting our expanding product range, we believe that regular maintenance is not only productive, increasing the health and safety factor to a working environment but also cost effective, saving on even more expensive repairs often required when issues are overlooked for long periods.

“The Maingard® products we provide to customers from all industry backgrounds prove the flexibility of our vast and comprehensive array of maintenance products, sealers, flexi wallcoats and anti-slip paints and floor tapes. In essence, SP Group presents every solution to resolve all maintenance issues within a working environment.”

Antrim-based leading floor paint and floor maintenance product supplier SP Group have a wealth of knowledge within their industry, producing an arsenal of quality solutions to ensure a total maintenance answer for any environment. Established since 1990, their industry experience places SP Group as a leading specialist you can rely on. Discover more about their wide selection of products via their website at http://s-pgroup.ie today.