Industrial Machinery News
We bring you daily industrial flooring machinery news, product and accessory features as well as videos and downloadable information and brochures.
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2 One Day Training Academies at Multi-Hire, Shot-Blasting and Floor Stripping
If you know pretty much everything there is to know about your job, then either your job’s so boring that you bitterly regret not trying harder at school, or you’re just about ready to retire! The fact is that in…
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Tools to refurb and clean hard floors from The Preparation Group
For the refurbishment and deep restorative cleaning of hard floors, The Preparation Group, specialists in providing solutions for preparation, maintenance and finishing, offers the multi-tasking STG450 and lighter STG400 machines. Both have a wide range of attachments that can be…
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Removing floor coverings with Wolff Strippers
Selecting the type of floor stripping machine In principle, removing a floor covering is a rather simple job. However, whether this job actually proves to be simple in practice depends on selecting the proper machine for one part and rather…
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Considerations when choosing a shot blaster
The Boeing Everett factory in Washington is the largest building in the world. The aeroplane assembling facility requires constant maintenance for optimised production, including the maintenance of its 398,000 metre-squared floor space. To ensure the efficient surface upkeep, contractors at…
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HTC launching new dust extractor especially designed for floor grinding
The new HTC D60 dust extractor has been especially designed for floor grinding and in particular with HTC DURATIQ™ grinders. Unique and innovative functions such as DURATIQ™ remote connection, automatic filter cleaning and integrated pre-separation produce unbeatable synergic effects in…
Read More » Top tips for tooling success
In Lake Turkana, Kenya, an archaeological expedition unveiled what was thought to be the world’s oldest stone tools, which date back to over 3.3 million years ago. Today, surface preparation jobs rely on novel tools to achieve specific results. When…
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Modifications that matter
To support its expansion into European markets, floor preparation specialist National Flooring Equipment has added a new floor stripper to its range. The 5000 Cinq-Mille is modified specifically for European customers and is smaller and lighter than its US counterparts.…
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Central Flooring Services think outside the box with Power Plane Technology
Central Flooring Services were awarded a project from Wates to remove more than 100,000 sq ft of old bitumen based flooring from an old distribution warehouse, once the home of BHS, now to house the Royal Mail Sorting Office. They…
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Wash-up kitchen floor in the Royal Concert Hall repaired with Solidlux
Amsterdam, just after midnight at the Royal Concert Hall. The last visitors are leaving, the lights in the auditorium and the foyer have been turned off, and the employees are pulling on their coats. Tomorrow morning, the cleaning crew will…
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Car park lining at the Olympic Stadium by Solidlux
Cars are coming and going 24/7 in the parking garage of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. Here and there, the lines have become invisible which doesn’t make the situation any clearer. Any long term closure of parts of the garage…
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Solidlux Floor Maintenance in Freezer Rooms
Very successful tests in the freezer room at -35° Floor maintenance in refrigeration and freezer rooms is a big challenge. Coatings and low temperatures are typically an unfortunate combination as the lower the temperature gets, the longer the drying time…
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Reprotec – supporting a greener future
Leading specialist in surface repair and protection technology, Reprotec Group, is supporting a greener future with a commitment to environmental sustainability that has earned them an industry first achievement. The County Durham-based firm is leading the way in the recycling…
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Industrial Floor Applicators Wanted
The Coating system for ‘On Site UV Cure’ line marking and coatings will only be supplied through a network of Accredited Applicators. This is a brand of Lowland Coatings International B.V. In order to achieve Accreditation, the management and the…
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Concrete tips for flooring success
Mistakes to avoid when preparing concrete floors for a new coating In 1173, the foundations for the famous Tower of Pisa were laid on ground too soft to properly support its weight. The resulting lean gradually progressed until the survival…
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Flowfresh Floors Attain HACCP International Certification
HACCP International certification is a globally recognised. Flowfresh also meets the ISO 22196 standard. A Flowfresh coating can be laid to falls. Global resin flooring manufacturer Flowcrete Group Ltd has secured International HACCP Certification for its Flowfresh range of antimicrobial…
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New Blastrac BMP-4000 Milling Machine
The Blastrac BMP-4000 is a new heavy duty ride-on sawing (shaving) and pavement milling machine ideally suited for large milling and sawing applications, for example road construction and industrial flooring. The BMP-4000 is a multifunctional machine. By changing the hydraulic…
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New Blastrac Triple Disc Grinder BMG-555
The new Blastrac BMG-555 triple disc grinder is equipped with a patented planetary grinding system. It has an ergonomic design with a handle locking system for changing its position. The Blastrac BMG-555 has been designed for the middle size grinder market…
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New Blastrac Remote-Controlled Single Disc Grinder BG-250RS
The Blastrac BG-250RS is a single-head grinding machine especially developed for the professional preparation of concrete floors. The BG-250RS will amaze you with its efficiency! With 250mm working width and a weight of 230kg, it has enough power on the…
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Feet on New Soil – National Flooring Equipment appoints European director
To manage an increased demand for its products in Europe, floor removal specialist National Flooring Equipment has appointed Toine van den Heuvel as European director. Van den Heuvel, who has twelve years of experience working in the equipment rental industry,…
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Resin Surfaces promotes Dale Banton to National Sales Manager
Resin Surfaces Ltd (RSL) has handed the top UK sales job in the firm to a consistently high performing Business Development Manager. Dale Banton, who has been with the specialist manufacturers of resin floor and wall finishes for three years,…
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New premises for Preptec with Trade Counter
Preptec Equipment Services started business in 2013 and supply a wide range of surface preparation related products and services to many sectors including the flooring, refurbishment and construction industries. Following a successful first two years the company have recently relocated…
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FeRFA Training update
NVQL6 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPERATIONS Following the success of the pilot scheme, we are now seeking suitable candidates for the next intake for the NVQ L6. The start date for the next programme is 20th and 21st July and FeRFA has…
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The T-Rex® series for floor stripping is updated
HTC launches a new, updated version of its T-Rex Super floor stripping tool. The T-Rex® series was launched in 2003 and consists of five aggressive tools for the removal of everything from thick epoxy coatings to stubborn adhesive residue. A…
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Innovative technology from HTC cools diamond tools
HTC launches AirFlow™ – a whole new generation of tool holders The friction created between the surface and diamond tool when grinding concrete, stone and terrazzo floors leads to heat generation which affects quality and performance. If temperatures are too…
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Preptec launch new Floor Stripper
Floor preparation equipment supplier Preptec Equipment Services are pleased to launch a new machine into the flooring market. The PTS 230 is a compact floor stripper designed for use in the flooring and construction industry for the removal of bonded…
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Preptec a new name in surface preparation
Preptec are a new name in the supply of surface preparation related products and services. The company was launched in late 2013 and provide a variety of services to many sectors including the flooring, refurbishment and construction industries. Paul Mansfield…
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PPC new website – a surface preparation resource
The Preparation Group has completely re-structured its website to provide a detailed resource for flooring contractors, materials manufacturers and architects faced with tackling a surface preparation project, such as dealing with uneven surfaces, high spots or removing old flooring systems.…
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Polaris acquires HTC Sweden AB
Polaris Private Equity (“Polaris”), a leading Danish/Swedish mid-market private equity investor, has successfully acquired HTC Sweden AB (“HTC” or “the Company”), the leading global developer and manufacturer of professional floor grinding systems and floor solutions. Polaris has acquired the Company…
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TWISTER™ THE ORIGINAL DIAMOND PAD
Meet Håkan Thysell, the founder of HTC Sweden and also the great mind behind the chemical free cleaning solution Twister™. During the 70’s and 80’s Håkan Thysell was running a successful cleaning company in Sweden. However, as a true inventor…
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HTC Floor Systems partner with HSS
HTC Floor Systems, the worldwide leading floor solution supplier, has teamed up with the UK’s leading equipment hire company, HSS Hire, to take its new grinding machine range to market. HTC’s Greyline™ series is now available to hire from HSS…
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Big Block Xtreme – HTC professional flooring systems
The new Big Block Xtreme from HTC professional flooring systems is a new tool that will radically change many grinding methods. The whole map for how we process floors will need to be redrawn. The tool, with its extreme diamonds and…
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Diamond Xpress Series – HTC Machinery
Better work environment, faster process Diamond Xpress from HTC professional flooring systems reduces the number of grinding steps required to achieve the desired gloss. The grinding is performed completely without water. The slurry that is normally formed during wet grinding in…
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100% dry grinding system for natural stone floors!
Big Wednesday no. 5 – Say goodbye to slurry! HTC launches industry’s first 100% dry grinding system for natural stone floors. An entirely slurry- and chemical-free grinding process has until now been impossible to achieve. But with the new Diamond…
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New SPE Grinding Equipment Rental
Specialist rental company W H Surface Preparation has expanded its range of SPE equipment available for hire to include the DFG700 TRIPLE HEAD PLANETARY GRINDER & SPE 316-3 PHASE DUST CONTROL UNIT, These units when used together only need one…
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FERFA AWARD WINNERS CELEBRATE AT THE BELFRY
This year marks FeRFA’s 42nd year of representing the specialist resin flooring sector. The excellent quality of all the award submissions and the diversity of resin flooring applications, across different sectors from designer studios, retail and prestigious new build projects,…
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PPC QUALIFIES MORE APPRENTICES
At the FeRFA Awards Dinner on the 9th November, three members of The Preparation Group’s contracting team had their NVQ level 2 diplomas in Surface Preparation and Profiling presented to them by guest speakers Ray Stubbs and Mark Lawrenson. David…
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WerkMaster Launches New Safety Conscious Stealth Propane Burnisher with Dust Collection
Today’s Floor Care Professionals are demanding more features and benefits in their choice of Propane Burnisher. They want performance and safety while reducing overall maintenance costs and downtime as well as extending the life of their Propane Buffer. Concrete polishing…
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HTC Greyline™ is perfectly suited for construction
For over 20 years HTC has been the world leader in the development of floor grinders and diamond tools for floors. HTC offers adaptable machines and tooling, with an extensive portfolio covering floor preparation and concrete/natural stone restoration & polishing.…
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PPC STORMS IN WITH A SOLUTION FOR CLEANING VINYL
After carrying out extensive trials, The Preparation Group has added a new application for its environmentally friendly Storm Diamond Pads. The finer 1500 and 3000 grade pads from the range can now be used for daily maintenance on vinyl floors;…
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Scarab’s – 5 Head Design
The Scarab’s unique patented 5 Head Design delivers results that conventional planetary countertop grinder’s cannot achieve. The Scarab can polish Wet or Dry and works with Flex, Metabo, DeWalt, Alpha and Makita variable speed hand grinders. Better still – the…
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PPC QUALIFIES SUPERVISOR AND SECURES MOD CONTRACT.
PPC QUALIFIES SUPERVISOR AND SECURES MOD CONTRACT Lee Ford of The Preparation Group has successfully completed the Construction Skills Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme for the Construction and Civil Engineering Industries. Lee is now qualified to supervise The Preparation…
Read More » HTC Group – Positive cash flow and record profitability
The first half of 2012 was, when it comes to revenue and profit, the best ever and the positive trend from 2011 continues. The company’s turnover during the first half of 2012 was MSEK 185,8, an increase of 12% compared…
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MP6000 Surface Grinding – SPE News
MP6000 Surface Grinding SPE were recently commissioned to produce a multiple triple head surface grinding attachment to fit a customer’s MP6000 sit and ride preparation unit. The contract required the surface grinding of a concrete/asphalt product to expose…
Read More » Stonegate C43 floor sander saves time and money
Preparing floors for a perfect finish has traditionally been a time consuming and labour intensive process. Slight undulations and imperfections needed to be removed using heavy sanding machines manoeuvred by at least two operatives. The C43 flooring machine from Stonegate…
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PPC team qualifies in PAT testing and Asbestos Surface Removal – flooring news
The Preparation Group ( PPC ) has further qualified its workforce. With an emphasis on health & safety, members of its team are now fully trained to carry out PAT (portable appliance) testing and Asbestos surface removal. Says Tracey Glew,…
Read More » The best quality cutting and rolling machines – Accu-Cut
Since 1990, Accu-Cut has been providing customers with the best quality cutting and rolling machines that can be produced, while ensuring that we can give the back up service and support that we would expect ourselves. Accu-Cut’s models Q9 and…
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HTC Superprep™
Grinding floors is nothing new; people have been doing it for thousands of years. Nevertheless, few people know that the trend in grinding machines and diamond tools over the last 20 years means that you can now save time and…
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Superfloor™ – it’s brilliant!
Concrete floors deserve better treatment than just being walked on. A HTC Superfloor™ will really make you appreciate the advantages of having concrete as an exposed floor surface. Dirty, grey floors are transformed into brilliant, easy-clean, environmentally-friendly and durable floors.…
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HTC Greyline™ – Easy floor grinding!
HTC Greyline, world leading technology in a powerful and cost effective package! Simplicity added! HTC Greyline™ consists today of four different floor grinders, two vacuum cleaners and specially designed diamond tools for removal of floor coverings and leveling of concrete…
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Twister™ is a revolutionary cleaning system
Twister™ is a revolutionary cleaning system consisting of floor pads prepared with billions of microscopic diamonds which clean and polish the floor mechanically instead of using chemicals. Twister™ can be used on the most common floor surfaces such as terrazzo,…
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