Exterior Painting Project at Daifuku's Carlisle, SC Facility

by CertaPro Painters® of Charlotte & Matthews, NC

Ready to make a change?

Schedule an Estimate

Refurbishing a Forging Plant

Daifuku is a Japanese company that provides consulting, engineering, design, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales services for logistics systems and material handling equipment. The Carlisle, SC facility serves as one of their forging plant. Forging plants produce metal parts in a variety of sizes, shapes, materials, and finishes.

From November 2023 to February 2024, Daifuku partnered with CertaPro Painters to embark on an extensive exterior painting project for its Carlisle facility. The project encompassed various elements, including painting the front office brick with self-cleaning Loxone technology, updating exterior siding and man entry doors, replacing sealant joints, and refreshing metal siding, trim, bollards, gutters, wall caps, downspouts, and vinyl soffits with high-quality paints and sealants.

About the Project:

Project Objectives:

  1. Enhance the aesthetic appeal and longevity of the facility’s exterior.
  2. Implement specialized paint and sealant solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each surface.
  3. Overcome logistical challenges posed by the remote location and limited access to supply stores.
  4. Ensure precise color matching for customized paint formulations.
  5. Maintain strict adherence to project timelines.

 

Special Challenges:

  1. Logistical Constraints: The remote location of the facility, over an hour away from supply stores, posed logistical challenges in procuring materials promptly.
  2. Specialized Color Matching: The client requested a specialty color, formulated specifically for Daifuku. This required coordination with manufacturers to ensure an exact match.
  3. Joint Depths: Varying joint depths on the tilt-up building required meticulous attention during sealant replacement to ensure a uniform finish.

 

Weather Conditions:

The project spanned through the winter months, requiring flexibility to accommodate weather-related disruptions while maintaining progress.

Before Photos

About the Project:

Solution:

  1. Advanced Planning: Project managers meticulously planned ahead to anticipate material needs and mitigate potential delays caused by the remote location of supply stores.
  2. Collaboration with Manufacturers: Close collaboration with paint manufacturers facilitated the acquisition of specialized paint formulations and drawdowns to ensure precise color matching.
  3. Expert Application Techniques: Experienced painting crews employed advanced application techniques to address joint depths and ensure uniform coverage across different surfaces.

 

Flexible Scheduling:

Flexibility in scheduling allowed for adjustments to accommodate weather fluctuations while maintaining progress towards project completion.

 

Outcome:

  1. Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal: The application of specialized paints and sealants revitalized the exterior of Daifuku’s facility, enhancing its visual appeal and projecting a professional image.
  2. Long-lasting Protection: The use of high-quality paints and sealants provided durable protection against environmental elements, extending the lifespan of the building’s exterior surfaces.
  3. Logistical Success: Despite the remote location, meticulous planning and coordination ensured timely procurement of materials, minimizing disruptions to the project timeline.
  4. Precise Color Matching: Close collaboration with manufacturers resulted in exact color matching for the customized paint formulations, meeting the client’s aesthetic requirements.

 

Client Satisfaction:

Daifuku expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the project, praising the professionalism and expertise demonstrated by the project team in overcoming logistical challenges and delivering high-quality results.

Progress Pictures

The Results

The exterior painting project at Daifuku’s Carlisle facility exemplifies successful execution in the face of logistical constraints and specialized requirements. Through meticulous planning, collaboration with manufacturers, and expert application techniques, the project achieved its objectives of enhancing the facility’s appearance, protecting its infrastructure, and meeting the client’s expectations. Despite the challenges posed by the remote location and winter weather conditions, effective project management ensured the timely completion of the project, contributing to Daifuku’s continued success as a global leader in automated material handling solutions.

daifuku after

Our Commercial Services

Check out our Commercial Brick Painting

Commercial Brick Painting

Brick painting is a fantastic way to refresh the appearance of a building, giving it a modern and appealing look. Whether you own a restaurant, store, or office space, CertaPro Painters' skilled professionals can transform the exterior of your property. With their expert craftsmanship and a wide range of color options.

Learn More

Check out our Commercial Siding Painting

Commercial Siding Painting

CertaPro Painters® specialize in siding painting services. Over time, your business may show signs of wear and tear like paint peeling or color fading. We can upgrade your commercial space seamlessly with an exterior painting project.

Learn More

Check out our Commercial Stucco and Repair

Commercial Stucco and Repair

If you're a business owner looking to refresh the appearance of your building, our expert team is here to help with top-notch commercial stucco painting and repair services. We specialize in giving your business a fresh, new look by painting and fixing stucco surfaces.

Learn More

Check out our Commercial Wood Rot Repair

Commercial Wood Rot Repair

CertaPro Painters® specialize in commercial wood rot repair services. We can repair wood rot at multiple types and styles of businesses in the local service area.

Learn More

Check out our Drywall Repair

Drywall Repair

Drywall panels can be repaired or replaced, eliminating signs of wear and tear.

Learn More

Check out our Exterior Painting

Exterior Painting

Quality exterior painting can transform a building with color, whether the project calls for conforming to existing standards or making a fresh, bold statement. We can paint all substrates including wood, stucco, vinyl and aluminum, block and cement board.

Learn More

Check out our High-Durability Coatings

High-Durability Coatings

Our team is skilled in applying high-durability coatings for floors, walls, and high-wear areas requiring long-term painting solutions.

Learn More

Check out our Interior Painting

Interior Painting

Our professional painting crews will complete interior painting projects with utmost respect for the property and its occupants.

Learn More

Check out our Light Carpentry and Repairs

Light Carpentry and Repairs

Repairing and replacing siding, including wood, metalwork, stucco, and EIFS – as well as interior drywall, plaster and woodwork – making sure surfaces are in good condition and ready to accept paint.

Learn More

Check out our Off-hours and Weekend Production

Off-hours and Weekend Production

If a project has specific timing requirements, we’re more than happy to accommodate them.

Learn More

Check out our Power Washing

Power Washing

A clean surface is required for excellent paint adherence. When appropriate for the material, we offer power washing services before painting begins.

Learn More

Check out our Tilt-up Repairs and Painting

Tilt-up Repairs and Painting

We can patch and caulk any cracked areas for protection from water intrusion and to provide a smooth surface for paint application. We’re prepared to handle every aspect of difficult-access projects.

Learn More

Areas We Serve