Great to see that important European Industrial companies are also switching to sustainable methods of surface treatment!

The largest chemical production plant in Belgium, which is also this group's second largest site in the world, is working with Pinovo's clean blasting technology to remove the old paint and corrosion, before repainting their storage tanks and distillation columns.

Instead of using the traditional method of open grit blasting, which needs extensive scaffolding, sheeting and clean-up work, this plant is working together with our excellent distributor in the Benelux region, Perspect Industrial Products, and Pinovo's clean blasting solution. In addition, the work can be carried out safely in an ATEX zone, without the need for a shutdown, and with other equipment operating alongside.

They used two different Pinovo tools on the top of the tanks and the sides of the columns - the PiWalk and the PiHab (a flexible sealed blasting habitat).  

As well as the industrial benefits, the Pinovo solution also delivers a material, quantifiable sustainability impact, because 

1. No Paint Microplastic, Grit and Dust Leakage - SDG's 12, 14 
2. Over 60% less CO2 Emissions compared to open grit blasting - SDG’s 9, 12
3. Much better working conditions for Operators - SDG 8
 
The switch from the traditional pollutive methods of surface treatment to Clean, Sustainable solutions, like Pinovo’s, is underway across Europe. 

Should your industrial or marine operation not be doing the same?