Power Up
To choose the correct surface preparation equipment contractors must consider many things including; room dimensions, power source availability and overall project scope. It is important for rental companies and contractors to ask about the power source available in the space they plan to work in, so correct machine and dust collector choices can be made.Single and Three PhaseSingle Phase 11…
Rent or Buy?
When choosing whether to buy or rent surface preparation equipment, what are the factors that business leaders need to consider?Assess your long-term needs The project timescale can help construction managers decide whether they want to rent or buy their machine. You should buy the machine if you expect to use it for at least 60 to 70 per cent of the time it takes to complete the project, othe…
Surface Prep Troubleshooting
Proper surface preparation is vital for flooring projects to be successful. Often, contractors don’t recognize this and rush the prep by just sweeping the surface before laying the new coating. Because contractors know that the new surface is all the customer will see once work is complete, they tend to think this is the only thing that matters. They couldn’t be more wrong. Surface…
New Innovation at National
In January 2020 we proudly launched our new series of shot blasters. The Apex series of machines represented an addition to the products that we manufacture in-house, and we are please to pass this innovation and quality along to our customers. Manufacturing in-house wasn’t new to us. We have proudly manufactured our walk-behind and ride-on scrapers for years, adding to their fun…
The Value in Accountability
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently,” said automotive entrepreneur Henry Ford. Failure is a natural part of business if you are willing to take risks to build a successful brand. Learning to take responsibility for failure can also provide businesses with valuable feedback from customers and staff to ensure mistakes are not repeated and the business…