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One of Madrid’s most iconic architectural landmarks, The Crystal Palace (Palacio De Cristal) is currently undergoing a meticulous and robust restoration. A centerpiece of the Reina Sofía National Art Center Museum in El Retiro Park, The Crystal Palace was built in 1887. Nearly 150 years later, the historic site needed decades-old paint removed from its intricate iron framework.

When Sponge-Jet distributor SIM (Specialised Industrial Maintenance) arrived at a major power station in Perth, Australia, they found that the condensers had serious corrosion and coating deterioration. Deep inside the system, years of exposure to steam, heat, and chemical residues had taken their toll, causing the original coatings to fail. Although it couldn’t be seen from the outside, it was threatening the integrity of critical infrastructure.

At the center of Rockefeller Center in New York City stands Prometheus, the iconic 18-foot tall, eight-ton, gilded bronze sculpture seen by millions of visitors every year. As one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States, Prometheus is one of the most photographed pieces of art in the country. Designed by Art Deco icon Paul Howard Manship, and originally installed nearly a century ago, the 2025 restoration work on this priceless sculpture required exceptional care.

Along the Balearic Sea on the coast of mainland Spain sits Marina Barcelona, a well-known Marina within the yachting community. Within this Marina sat a €30 Million (40 Million USD) Superyacht in need of surface preparation on its hull. Yacht hulls define its speed, strength, and stability, so when hull coatings fail, the overall integrity of the ship becomes compromised, directly impacting the yacht’s performance and fuel efficiency. 

When process vessels were facing significant corrosion and breakdown of their existing coatings, Corroless Eastern Limited was asked to provide a solution that would solve the issue of failing coatings while prepping and recoating their capital assets. This presented challenges, as they had to accommodate the vessels’ operational temperature cycles and minimize dust generation inside the manufacturing setting.

Surface preparation plays a crucial role in ensuring the longevity and reliability of both old and new industrial assets. This was especially true for a newly constructed water tank in Carrollton, Missouri (USA). Designed for use in the water and wastewater industry, the tank's steel interior was covered in mill scale, which had to be removed prior to coating. 

Oil spills present a unique challenge in the surface preparation world. In these scenarios, the oil needs to be properly removed prior to painting or coating surfaces, as any residue left on the surface can cause significant problems down the line. When oil is spilled on equipment where the coatings are still in good shape, it is important to remove all the oil without damaging the current coatings.

Pipelines are crucial for transporting clean water from treatment plants to cities, businesses, and homes. By maintaining a closed piping system from the source to the faucet, water utilities reduce the risk of water contamination. During the manufacturing of these pipes, proper surface prep must be completed to ensure that they maintain their integrity after coating and installation.