Written by Ben Smith, General Manager & Operations Director at SprayPlant
The Challenge
Our client, a leading container hire company, manages and refurbishes hundreds of hire units across more than 50 depots nationwide. Their fleet includes everything from plain box containers to fully portable personnel units, or temporary modular buildings.
With a constant flow of units coming in for refurbishment, maintaining a consistent, high-quality spray finish is vital to keeping their hire stock in mint condition. With such a large, distributed operation, however, the company faced several key challenges:
- Keeping spray equipment in service across multiple depots
- Minimising downtime when spray machines required maintenance
- Ensuring consistent spray quality and operator safety
The Solution
Spray Plant UK partnered with the company, to supply and maintain their Graco airless spray units, powered by electric or compressed air. Every depot across the UK now has at least one Graco machine, ensuring fast and efficient repainting of containers.
Our relationship goes beyond simply supplying equipment, we also provide service, maintenance, and hire support:
- Next-day replacement: When a spray machine is due for service, we collect it and can typically provide a hire replacement anywhere in the UK by next day delivery, eliminating downtime.
- Proactive maintenance: Our engineers monitor usage patterns and recommend scheduled services, typically every six months for high-volume usage. This proactive approach prevents problems caused by common issues such as worn filters, uncleaned machines, or tip blockages.
- Operator support and training: On request, we provide operator training to ensure new or inexperienced staff can use the equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining both spray finish quality and workplace safety.
- PPE and safety equipment: To complete the solution, we supply a full range of PPE, including Dräger and Honeywell breathing equipment, along with compressor air supply systems.
The Results
By working with Spray Plant UK, the container hire company benefits from:
- Zero downtime thanks to next-day hire replacements
- Improved equipment reliability through proactive servicing
- Consistent, high-quality finishes across all depots
- Enhanced operator safety
- Nationwide support from a single trusted supplier reducing administration time and costs.
At Spray Plant UK, we understand the unique challenges of maintaining and refurbishing modular buildings and containers. With a wide range of spray machines, parts, accessories, and PPE in stock, plus fast nationwide support, we help our customers stay productive, compliant, and profitable.
If you manage fleets of containers or modular buildings that require regular re-spraying, talk to one of our team today about how Spray Plant UK can save you time and money with our fast, efficient, and reliable spray equipment solutions.
Ben Smith is the General Manager and Director in charge of operations and Spray Plant UK. His role involves the day-to-day running of the business and Head of Purchasing and Sales. With over 20 years of experience in the spray equipment industry, Ben combines technical expertise with a strong commercial focus to help ensure SprayPlant delivers the right solutions for its customers.