Industrial Coatings Omega Business Park | New Guard Coatings

Omega Business Park is a major industrial and logistics location in Warrington, home to a wide range of warehousing, manufacturing and commercial businesses.

Industrial facilities in this type of environment can place significant demands on buildings, equipment and working surfaces. From warehouse floors and steelwork to machinery and external infrastructure, the correct protective coating system can play an important role in ongoing maintenance and asset protection.

New Guard Coatings supplies industrial and protective coating solutions for businesses in and around Omega Business Park, supporting industrial applications across Warrington and the wider North West.

Coating Solutions for Warehouses & Distribution Centres

Warehouses and distribution facilities often operate in demanding, high-traffic environments.

Common areas requiring protection and maintenance can include:

• Concrete floors
• Loading areas
• Warehouse steelwork
• Plant rooms
• Equipment
• External metal surfaces
• Maintenance areas
• Vehicle and pedestrian routes

Different areas of a facility may require different levels of protection. A loading bay exposed to regular vehicle traffic, for example, will have very different requirements from a pedestrian storage area.

Selecting the right system starts with understanding how the surface is used and what it is exposed to.

Warehouse & Distribution Centre Floor Coatings

Industrial flooring is particularly important in warehouse and logistics environments.

Concrete floors can be exposed to:

• Forklift traffic
• Pallet trucks
• Heavy goods
• Wheeled equipment
• Foot traffic
• Abrasion
• Impact
• Oil and grease
• Regular cleaning

A suitable industrial flooring system can help create a more durable and practical surface for appropriate warehouse applications.

Before applying a floor coating, the concrete should be assessed for moisture, contamination, existing coatings and surface damage. Appropriate surface preparation is essential to the performance of the finished flooring system.

Flooring for Forklift Traffic

Forklift traffic can place considerable demands on warehouse flooring.

When selecting a suitable system, businesses should consider:

• Frequency of traffic
• Vehicle weights
• Load weights
• Wheel types
• Turning areas
• Braking zones
• Existing concrete condition

The flooring system should be selected according to the expected working conditions rather than simply its appearance.

Protective Coatings for Industrial Steelwork

Warehouses and industrial facilities can contain large amounts of structural and fabricated steel.

Depending on the environment, steel surfaces may require protection against:

• Corrosion
• Moisture
• Weathering
• Mechanical damage
• General industrial exposure

Suitable protective coatings can be considered for compatible:

• Structural steel
• Support structures
• Handrails
• Platforms
• Metal frameworks
• External infrastructure
• Fabricated components

Surface preparation is an important part of any steel coating project.

The existing surface should be assessed for rust, contamination and failing coatings before a new system is applied.

Machinery & Equipment Coatings

Manufacturing and logistics facilities can rely on a wide range of industrial machinery and equipment.

Suitable applications may include:

• Manufacturing machinery
• Material handling equipment
• Equipment frames
• Machine housings
• Metal enclosures
• Fabricated equipment
• Maintenance equipment

The correct coating system will depend on factors including the substrate, working environment and expected exposure.

For machinery refurbishment projects, surfaces should be properly cleaned and prepared before coating. Oil, grease, loose coatings and corrosion can all affect adhesion and long-term performance.

Coatings for Loading Bays & Maintenance Areas

Loading bays and maintenance areas can experience particularly demanding conditions.

These areas may be exposed to:

• Heavy vehicle traffic
• Mechanical wear
• Oil and grease
• Impact
• Weather exposure
• Regular cleaning

Depending on the substrate and conditions, suitable industrial coating systems can be selected to help protect surfaces and support ongoing maintenance.

Corrosion Protection for External Infrastructure

Industrial facilities often contain external steel and metal infrastructure exposed to the North West's changing weather conditions.

Potential applications can include:

• External steelwork
• Equipment housings
• Metal structures
• Plant equipment
• Service areas
• External machinery

Protective coating systems should be selected according to the level of environmental exposure and required service life.

The condition of the existing surface should also be considered before carrying out maintenance or refurbishment work.

Surface Preparation Before Applying Industrial Coatings

The performance of an industrial coating depends heavily on the quality of surface preparation.

Before applying a coating, surfaces should be assessed for:

• Oil and grease
• Dirt and dust
• Rust and corrosion
• Loose coatings
• Salt contamination
• Moisture
• Surface damage

The appropriate preparation method will depend on the substrate and proposed coating system.

Metal surfaces may require mechanical preparation or abrasive blasting, while concrete floors may require grinding or shot blasting.

A clean, sound and suitably prepared substrate is essential before applying a new coating system.

Industrial Maintenance for Omega Businesses

Industrial buildings and facilities require regular maintenance to keep surfaces and assets in suitable condition.

Over time, coatings can deteriorate due to:

• Environmental exposure
• Mechanical wear
• Corrosion
• General use
• Impact damage
• Contamination

A maintenance project may involve assessing the existing surface, identifying damaged areas, carrying out suitable preparation and applying an appropriate protective coating system.

Early maintenance can help address localised surface deterioration before more extensive refurbishment becomes necessary.

Choosing the Right Industrial Coating

Every application is different.

Before selecting a coating system, consider:

The substrate

Is the surface concrete, mild steel, galvanised steel or another material?

The environment

Will the surface be located indoors or outdoors?

Expected exposure

Will the surface experience:

• Moisture?
• Mechanical wear?
• Chemicals?
• Oils?
• UV exposure?
• Vehicle traffic?

Surface condition

Is the surface new, previously coated, contaminated or affected by corrosion?

Application requirements

Consider access, application methods and the amount of downtime available.

Supporting Industrial Businesses Across Warrington

New Guard Coatings supports industrial businesses across Warrington and the wider North West.

Our coating solutions can be considered for suitable applications throughout:

• Omega Business Park
• Warrington
• Birchwood
• Runcorn
• Widnes
• St Helens
• Manchester
• Liverpool
• Cheshire
• Greater Manchester
• Merseyside

We work with businesses operating across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and industrial maintenance to help identify suitable coating solutions for their applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What industrial coatings do you supply for warehouses?

Suitable coating solutions may be available for warehouse floors, steelwork, machinery, maintenance areas and other compatible industrial surfaces.

Can you provide coatings for distribution centres?

Yes. New Guard Coatings can help businesses identify suitable flooring and protective coating systems for appropriate distribution and logistics applications.

Can warehouse floors be coated?

Many existing concrete warehouse floors can be coated, provided the substrate is suitably assessed and prepared before application.

Do you supply coatings for forklift traffic areas?

Suitable industrial flooring systems can be selected for areas exposed to appropriate levels of vehicle and forklift traffic. The expected working conditions should be considered during specification.

Can you help with machinery coatings?

Yes. Protective coating systems can be considered for compatible industrial machinery, equipment and fabricated components.

Do you supply businesses at Omega Business Park?

New Guard Coatings supports industrial businesses in and around Omega Business Park, Warrington and across the wider North West.

Industrial Coatings for Omega Business Park

Businesses operating in warehousing, logistics and manufacturing environments require practical solutions for protecting and maintaining industrial surfaces.

From warehouse flooring and structural steel to machinery and external infrastructure, the correct coating system should be selected based on the individual application and working environment.

New Guard Coatings supplies industrial coating solutions for businesses in and around Omega Business Park and across the wider North West.

Contact New Guard Coatings to discuss your industrial coating requirements.