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HDG is very much in fashion
8 January 2021
HDG is very much in fashion
Over the past fifteen months we have noticed a growing trend for clients to order equipment with a Hot Dipped Galvanized finish. For many years there have been aficionados of this corrosion resistant surface, however, the number of operators or lessors of such a style of unit were comparatively limited. Also, the types of equipment ordered in this fashion were restricted to cargo baskets and basic types of CCU. During recent months we have seen a rapid expansion of models ordered in HDG finish including boat shaped skips, IBC carriers, gas bottle racks, workshops and rigging lofts.
Some customers have introduced a policy that all new orders will be HDG. Geographically, a high percentage of US Gulf based clients have shown a preference for an HDG finish but the trend has expanded worldwide. For many years branding required an operator/rental company to create a style based largely on a fleet colour scheme. Many customers have wanted to use a unique image to distinguish themselves from the market in general. The current trend seems to prefer to concentrate on the projected savings to be made from operating a low maintenance fleet as opposed to presenting an easily identifiable brand. Most buyers still prefer units to be delivered in a high quality marine paint system, including NORSOK specification, but the trend to move to HDG is increasing.
As well as building equipment coated with the best marine paints available, Rigtrans and SHPI offer a full range of unit types finished in HDG coating. We achieve a fast turn around and we welcome all enquiries.
