Gloss Boats Marine Spraying Specialists faced a significant challenge when building their purpose-designed paint facility at Auckland’s Tamaki Marine Park. They needed a marine spray booth system that could handle large vessels while maintaining the highest standards of environmental control. After a thorough evaluation process, Egmont Air was selected to design and install the complete extraction system – a decision that has proven highly successful.
A Purpose-Built Marine Painting Facility
The 30-metre by 20-metre facility allows them to accommodate vessels up to 10.5 metres in height without the costly and time-consuming process of removing radar equipment, satellite domes, and aerials.
Located beside the Tamaki River, the facility was part of Auckland’s marine precinct development. For Gloss Boats Managing Director Dave Lourie, this represented a unique opportunity to build from the ground up rather than retrofitting an existing space. “It gave us the opportunity to build a facility that is purpose-designed around repainting boats, rather than leasing a shed and then trying to make it compliant,” explains Lourie.
Why Egmont Air Won the Contract
In a competitive tender process involving three suppliers, Egmont Air’s approach stood out from the crowd. “I chose Egmont Air over two other suppliers based on their experience and the time they spent with me designing and explaining how and what would work best for our requirements,” says Lourie. “Richard was great to deal with and all the installation crew led by Clint were also great at explaining how the system would work throughout the fit out.”
This consultative approach is central to Egmont Air’s philosophy. Rather than simply providing equipment, the team invests time in understanding each client’s unique operational requirements and environmental challenges.
Technical Excellence in Marine Spray Booth Systems
The heart of the new facility is Egmont Air’s semi-downdraught heated marine spray booth system, featuring a high-volume extraction system strategically positioned across the back wall. This configuration ensures optimal air flow patterns, critical for achieving the flawless finishes that Gloss Boats’ discerning clientele demands.
Complementing the main marine spray booth system is a dedicated tint-mix room with its own specialised extraction system. This separation of functions not only improves workflow efficiency but also maintains the pristine environment necessary for colour-matching and paint preparation.
The facility’s thoughtful design extends beyond the extraction systems. The workshop floor features a five-degree gradient sloping toward a grated drain connected to a wastewater tank, ensuring easy maintenance of the clean, safe working environment that’s essential for quality marine painting work.
Seamless Project Delivery
Construction projects involving multiple contractors can be complex, but Egmont Air’s collaborative approach ensured smooth integration with other trades. “With a project like this there are always unforeseen small problems, but the team at Egmont Air always had a solution, and nothing was a problem. Working alongside other contractors was seamless,” notes Lourie.
This project management expertise, combined with Egmont Air’s comprehensive design-to-installation service model, meant the project was completed on time, on budget, and to an exceptionally high standard.
Results That Exceed Expectations
The true measure of any installation is how it performs in daily operation, and by this metric, the Gloss Boats project is an outstanding success.
“The end result has exceeded my expectations and all the team members that have used the new system love it. They come to work now and can’t wait to paint!” says Lourie enthusiastically.
This transformation in workplace satisfaction isn’t just about having better equipment – it’s about having systems that work intuitively and reliably, allowing skilled craftspeople to focus on what they do best.
The Egmont Air Difference
What sets Egmont Air apart in the market is their integrated approach. Their team of CAD designers, sales technicians, project managers, and installers work collaboratively to ensure customer expectations aren’t just met, but exceeded.
For marine industry clients like Gloss Boats, this comprehensive service model is particularly valuable. Marine spray booth systems require specialised knowledge of environmental controls, workspace layouts, and the unique challenges of working with large, complex vessels.
“The job was completed to a very high standard and to the cost quoted. I would highly recommend Egmont Air and will have no hesitation using them again for our next project!” concludes Lourie.
As Egmont Air continues to serve boatbuilders and manufacturers nationwide, the Gloss Boats project demonstrates what’s possible when marine spray booth system expertise meets genuine collaboration and meticulous project execution.
For more information about Egmont Air’s design-to-installation services for marine spray booth systems and dust & fume extraction systems, visit our contact page or call 0800 781 200.