Niagara Machine Inc. Polishing Off That Beat-up Floor Polished concrete floors smooth over maintenance costs and repairs and deliver incredible durability and value. A An old or deteriorating con-crete floor isn’t only hard on your maintenance budget; it’s hard on people and hard on equipment. But, a polishing makeover may be all it needs. Polishing can transform an old concrete floor into a strong, durable surface that delivers extraordinary service life and value. Niagara Machine Inc. is a national distributor of quality Lavina ® concrete grinding and polishing machines and diamond tooling, BlastPro ® shot blast-ers and scrapers, Metzger/McGuire ® joint filler and floor repair products, Prosoco ® concrete treatments and Ermator ® high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) clean air vacuums. Over the past 15 years, the company has collaborated with hundreds of busi-nesses across the country to develop smooth solutions for concrete floors. Whether the existing flooring is epoxy, carpet or tile, Niagara consults with facil-ity managers to provide comprehensive recommendations for a rejuvenated floor, from removal to grinding to final polishing and maintenance. “Many facility managers overlook the potential of resurfaced concrete floors,” says Niagara National Sales Manager Mike Trotta. “But, a smooth, strong surface is possible for old floors as well as new. And, the value they bring to the workplace is unsurpassed.” Niagara Machine serves as a total resource for the planning, training and equipment required to transform old con-crete floors. The company’s comprehen -sive equipment line has been selected through critical per-formance evaluations of every aspect of surface preparation. Everything is available under one roof: Equipment sales, rentals, densifiers, dyes, joint filler, diamonds, shot and blades. converts porous concrete into a dense surface that is extremely resistant to water and eliminates the dust problems inher-ent in unfinished concrete floors. Polished floors are also significantly stronger than unfinished floors, with much greater abra-sion and impact resistance. The glossy finish of polished concrete is highly reflective and creates a bright-er, safer environment that requires fewer artificial lights. And, a polished concrete floor offers greater slip resistance than any other type of coating. Best of all, polished concrete is easy and economical to maintain; routine sweeping and scrub-bing preserves the smooth, reflective sur-face for years. Nikolay Nikolaev, president of Lavina by Superabrasive concrete polishing equip-ment, asserts that sophisticated tooling is a major factor in achieving quality finishes. “There is no mystery in the process,” states Nikolaev. “But, choosing the right technol-ogy and using the right techniques are absolutely essential to good results. I think that most plant and facilities managers are surprised at the versatility of polished concrete floors.” Reliability And Trustworthiness “Finding a trusted manufacturer and dis-tributor is an important key to the success of any concrete polisher,” notes Nikolaev. “Companies such as Niagara Machine offer support through many different ave-nues — product training, customer service, in-depth product knowledge and experi-ence in the market.” Niagara also conducts valuable train-ing seminars in concrete polishing at its 22,000-square-foot facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Experienced instructors provide a step-by-step guide to the com-plete process, from preparation to polish to maintenance, along with technical advice in choosing and operating the proper equipment. “Concrete polishing doesn’t simply trans -form a floor; it transforms the entire envi-ronment,” concludes Trotta. “It elevates the function and the feel of the workplace, along with its value. We help turn our cus-tomers’ problems into assets — and that’s a very satisfying reward.” CM Product Information no. 156 Incomparable Value Polished concrete offers significant ben-efits over alternative coverings. Polishing This content was provided by Niagara Machine Inc. as part of a paid advertisement. For more information, please contact Niagara Machine directly at (800) 622-2048 or www.niagaramachine.com. www.cmmonline.com 27
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