Metspray
New developments for Metspray Since Metspray was established back in the 70s, the team has been growing now the company has big plans of expanding within the coating industry. General manager Philip La Trobe says the business is currently in the process of building a training and development centre. “We have been talking with AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance), along with some other key New Zealand suppliers to use our facility - to not only train and develop our staff but also create knowledge for key game changers in the industry. “Whether that is corrosion consultants, engineers or other people involved in the industry that want to upskill and understand the performance behind asset protection using specialised coatings, we are hoping that a formal qualification is introduced and the industry becomes known for the key role it plays in keeping New Zealand’s infrastructure standing for generations to come.”
Metspray, which specialises in thermal metal spray, abrasive blasting, and intumescent and other highly specialised protective coatings, has grown from eight staff to 52 in the last seven years and has a full, comprehensive environmentally controlled facility, as well as an onsite application team, to carry out any protective coating project end to end. The company are members of The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) Train the painter – an internationally accredited coating applicator training and certification program, created and developed by experts throughout the industry. “We’ve got three of our guys that are National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) coating inspectors and four who are qualified trainers for Train the Painter, which basically means that they can train guys to be craftsmen in the correct application of protective coating systems. “We’re not afraid to invest into our staff; we’ve got another five of our team going through the coating inspector program this year and one member completing their project management course that the business is funding for them.” When it comes to the businesses success, Philip commends the team and the willingness from the company to bring in new technology and drive the changes for the industry internally.
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