Project Quick Summary
| Parameter | Details |
| Client Name | HBH Panel & Paint |
| Industry | Automotive Panel Beating & Refinishing |
| Location | 25 Henwood Road, Pinetown, South Africa |
| Project Type | Turnkey Automotive Refinishing Workshop |
| Completion Year | 2022 |
| Scope | Relocation, Upgrade & Installation of Complete Paint Shop Equipment |
Project Overview
For HBH Panel & Paint in Pinetown, we executed a complete turnkey automotive refinishing workshop upgrade, integrating new high-performance ARIA spray systems with relocated and refurbished existing equipment.
The project involved engineering design, fire department submission, full relocation of existing spray and prep equipment, major servicing and airflow optimization, installation of new mechanical paint shop systems, additional ducting infrastructure, and final commissioning with compliance certification.
The result was a fully modernized automotive paint facility designed for improved airflow performance, enhanced illumination, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance — delivering a professional-grade refinishing environment aligned with modern automotive standards.
Scope of Work
Engineering & Compliance
- Engineering design & plans
- Submission to fire department & approvals
- Health & Safety documentation
- Mechanical & Electrical COC Certification
Relocation & Upgrade of Existing Equipment
- Complete relocation of existing spray booth & prep stations
- Reuse and modification of existing ducting
- Major service including filter replacement & 38-point check
- Air handling plant modification to improve airflow speed
- Installation of additional fume-proof LED lighting
- 11 kW Inline Centrifugal Fan – 35,000 m³/hr, 800 Pa
New Mechanical Paint Shop Equipment Installed
ARIA ULTIMO C Paint Spray Booth Oven (Passenger Vehicle)
- 7500 × 4500 × 2950 mm (L × W × H)
- Semi Down Draft Configuration
- 60 mm Rockwool Insulated Panels
- Twin 35,000 m³/hr Fans with Siemens Motors
- 200,000 kcal/hr Riello Diesel Burner
- 1500 Lux Illumination
- PLC + HMI Control with Inverter Drives
- Fire Dampers – 100% By-Law & Fire Department Compliant
ARIA ULTIMO Prep Station
- 6900 × 3500 × 2800 mm
- 22,000 m³/hr Airflow with Siemens Motors
- 1200 Lux Illumination
- Integrated PLC & HMI Touch Screen Operation
ARIA Paint Mixing Room
- 6000 × 4000 × 3000 mm
- 50 mm Rockwool Panels
- 1500 Lux LED Fume Proof Lighting
- Extraction achieving 30 Air Changes per Hour
- Integrated with Spray Booth Control System
Infrared Drying System (IRT)
- 6 × 1 kW Shortwave Configuration
- Distance, Time & Temperature Control
- Delivered & Installed
Engineering Highlights
- Full workshop modernization under one turnkey contract
- Integrated control between spray booth, prep station & mixing room
- High illumination (1200–1500 Lux) for precision refinishing
- Optimized ducting layout preserving natural light flow
- Improved airflow speed & extraction efficiency
- Complete commissioning, manuals & site training
Project Outcome
- Increased operational efficiency
- Enhanced paint finish quality
- Improved dust and overspray management
- Fire department compliant installation
- Modernized, professional-grade automotive refinishing facility
This project showcases our expertise in delivering complete automotive refinishing workshop solutions, combining relocation, modernization, high-end ARIA systems, airflow engineering, and compliance certification into one seamless execution.