Coastal Wood‑Chip Loader Coatings Project
Client: One of the five largest U.S. timberland owner‑operators; a major supplier of clean, high‑quality wood chips to mills in Japan, China, and the U.S., and one of only three West Coast facilities capable of loading ocean‑going chip vessels.
Services: Steel structural & corrosion‑control coatings for the 160‑ft tower, wood‑chip loader, and all supporting steel used to load vessels.
Timeline: 5 months Technical Rating: 5/5
Highlights
- Extreme coastal environment with constant humidity, saltwater, and high winds
- Tight downtime windows and remote access via pier‑mounted scaffolding
- 16‑hour shifts, full encapsulation, dehumidification, and SSPC‑SP6 blasting
- High‑performance coating system: Macropoxy 646 + Sherloxane 800
Outcome
Delivered on time and on budget. Client satisfaction led to a referral for a similar project 10× larger.
