Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has upgraded its painting process at its scissor production facility in Coventry, England, which will see the distinctive Genie blue last longer.
The new paint process includes a washing treatment to prepare the equipment before applying paint and the paint itself.
Other changes are mechanical cleaning to remove carbon edges as a result of laser-cutting, and new chemical pre-treatments are also being used to reinforce the adhesion of paint coatings to the machines’ bodywork giving long-term protection. 
Technical advantages are cleaner components, better paint adhesion, and improved rust protection. The high resistant paint is very durable and the finish is better especially on custom colours.
The paint process will is integrated into the Genie GS -1530, -1532, -1930, -1932, -2632, -2032, -2046, -2646, -3246 and -4047 electric scissor lift models, sold into regions that include the Middle East.
“On the whole this process is beneficial for our customers because it is helping to increase machine life and making the popular Genie blue colour last longer. Also, another advantage is faster custom painting service for customers who wish to utilize the colours of their own company branding,” said Neal Nowick, general manager of the Terex Coventry factory.
