SurfacePrep UK has announced a new partnership with OMSG, the Italian manufacturer of automated shot blasting, shot peening and surface treatment machinery, to make OMSG automated blasting equipment more accessible to customers across the UK.
Under the new partnership, SurfacePrep UK will add a wider range of automated systems to its existing surface preparation, abrasives, finishing, servicing and technical support offer.
The agreement gives UK manufacturers a clearer route to explore automated blasting solutions through a local partner with established surface preparation expertise. For OMSG, the partnership provides a stronger route into the UK market through a business already supporting customers across abrasive blasting, media selection, equipment servicing, testing, compliance and process support.
The announcement comes as more manufacturers look for ways to improve production consistency, reduce manual handling, control finishing quality and make better use of skilled labour. Automated blasting can help businesses move from labour-intensive manual blasting towards more repeatable, controlled and productive surface treatment processes.
Rather than relying only on manual operation, automated systems can be configured so components move through a controlled blasting process using the right machine type, handling method, abrasive, blast parameters and recovery system. This can help manufacturers improve consistency from batch to batch, reduce avoidable rework and support higher throughput where the application is suitable.
For SurfacePrep UK, the partnership strengthens its ability to support customers who need more than standalone blasting equipment. As a company, SurfacePrep UK works across surface preparation equipment, abrasives, blast rooms, cabinets, PPE, servicing, training, testing, compliance support and after-market services. Adding OMSG automated systems extends that offer into more advanced production environments where automation, repeatability and integration with existing processes are critical.
OMSG brings significant specialist manufacturing experience to the partnership. Established in 1961, the company, designs and manufactures shot blasting, shot peening and machine systems for sectors including foundries, steel construction, forging, aluminium die casting, galvanising, oil and gas, gas cylinders and many other industrial applications. OMSG has installed more than 5,500 shot blast machines in 86 countries, supported by an international commercial and after-sales network.
Paul A Griffiths, Managing Director at SurfacePrep UK, reported:
“Many UK manufacturers are under pressure to improve output, reduce rework and make their finishing processes more consistent. Customers need technical guidance, application understanding, correct media selection and long-term support. Within our portfolio, we offer stand-alone solutions through to full automated process lines, complete turnkey solutions. Our partnership with OMSG gives us a stronger automated blasting offer, backed by proven machine technology and SurfacePrep UK’s local service and support.”
The partnership is expected to support manufacturers across a range of applications, including cleaning, descaling, surface preparation before coating, foundry work, structural steel, component finishing and other production environments where blasting consistency and throughput are important.
Edoardo Pisoni, Sales at OMSG, said:
“OMSG are very pleased to begin our agreement with SurfacePrep UK, their company, and their team. I look forward to cooperating with all to create a long-term, mutually satisfying partnership. I look forward to sharing a great start with this new agreement!”
SurfacePrep UK will work with customers to understand their component type, production volume, required finish, handling constraints, available space, abrasive requirements and wider operational objectives before recommending a suitable automated blasting solution.
The company says the focus will be on helping customers make informed decisions, not simply introducing new equipment. Automated blasting can deliver major benefits, but only when the right system is matched to the right application and supported properly throughout its lifecycle.
The partnership is now live, with SurfacePrep UK available to discuss automated blasting requirements with customers across the UK and Ireland.
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About OMSG
OMSG, Officine Meccaniche San Giorgio SpA, is an Italian manufacturer of shot blasting, shot peening and surface treatment machinery. Established in 1961, OMSG designs and manufactures standard and bespoke machine systems for industrial customers worldwide, with installations across sectors including foundry, steel, forging, aluminium die casting, galvanising, oil and gas and gas cylinder production.
Website: https://omsg.it/en/
