Client Background
A leading Midwestern fertilizer production facility operates one of the region’s largest continuous-run plants, where any interruption in operations carries significant cost. Over time, years of exposure to ammonia, acids, and abrasive materials had taken a toll on the existing concrete and epoxy floors, causing surface deterioration, drainage issues, and safety concerns for both personnel and equipment.
The Challenge
The client needed a long-term, chemical-resistant flooring solution capable of withstanding exposure to harsh substances commonly present in fertilizer production, such as ammonia, phosphoric and sulfuric acids, nitric compounds, and abrasive fertilizer dusts, while also tolerating heavy equipment traffic and frequent washdowns. They required a solution that could be installed with minimal interruption to operations, coordinated carefully around sensitive alarm systems and tight maintenance windows.
Why They Chose NAP
After evaluating multiple vendors, our client selected National Acid Proofing for our reputation of union craftsmanship, long-lasting materials, and flexible scheduling. Their maintenance team trusted NAP to provide dependable communication, minimal disruption and a seamless project experience, even within a complex, high-risk production environment.
The Solution
Over a 12-year partnership, NAP has strategically upgraded different plant areas in phases, aligning each project with annual maintenance budgets and production schedules. Our crews installed acid-resistant brick accompanied with a chemical resistant carbon filled resin mortar, reinforced protective membranes engineered for fertilizer manufacturing environments. Work was completed during coordinated shutdowns and production schedules, with consistent quality and coordination maintained even through multiple plant leadership transitions.
Results
The installed systems continue to perform exceptionally, delivering long-term protection, slip resistance, and chemical durability far beyond the client’s original expectations. Floors remain structurally sound and visually clean with zero failures or safety incidents since installation. Every new maintenance manager has reaffirmed NAP as their trusted partner for flooring reliability and plant safety and we continue to be of consistent service to this long term client.
Client Feedback
NAP’s workmanship and products have been incredible. We couldn’t find another company that could match the quality or consistency they’ve delivered over the years.
Talk With a Flooring Specialist
If your facility faces similar challenges, request a quote from National Acid Proofing. Include your dimensions, chemical exposures, process info, and any available photos so we can provide a detailed review and discuss next steps toward a long-lasting flooring solution.