The award from Sherwin-Williams recognises projects that significantly influence the water and wastewater sector.
The international paints and coatings manufacturer Sherwin-Williams has recently announced the winner of its 2023 Water & Wastewater Impact award, the recognition honouring contractors, specifiers and asset owners across North America that carried out projects which significantly influence the industry by protecting assets, improving their life cycles and enhancing safety. The eligible submissions included any water-related structures that were new, renovated or rehabilitated in 2023 with coating and lining materials from the Protective & Marine division of the company.
The winner is an ambitious $124 million multi-year renovation and expansion project regarding a large-scale water reclamation facility in Fargo (North Dakota - United States of America) that involved the continuous collaboration between applicators and engineers in order to coat several different surfaces, including concrete structures, piping, equipment, walls and floors.
The application techniques varied between spraying and hand-rolling, depending on the surface and complexity, with high-pressure airless sprayers employed for larger areas and hand-rolling used for difficult piping systems and confined spaces.
Moreover, to enhance non-slip properties on floors, the project team relied on broadcasting and back-rolling techniques, incorporating sand in both the mid-coat and topcoat: the approach ensured that the coatings provided a robust and safe surface – suitable for harsh environments, easy cleaning and chemical resistance.
“We take great pride in presenting these outstanding examples of how our coating technologies – rooted in modern and efficient methods focused on sustainability – can help make clean water more accessible and improve how wastewater is processed. We use the Sherwin-Williams Impact Awards to celebrate the incredible work and dedication of project teams across the country whose creativity and hard work ensure vital infrastructure stands the test of time,” has stated Paul Trautmann, the marketing director for water and wastewater at the Protective & Marine division of Sherwin-Williams.