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Renovating cold stores and production areas

Over time and as a result of frequent use, the walls and ceilings of your cold stores may suffer damage and wear, and will become more susceptible to the effects of dirt and mould. This will make your cold store less representative and, worse, less hygienic. As such, it will be more difficult to meet the requirements of the HACCP inspection.

Van Heemskerk specialises in the renovation of cold stores, food-safe and food production areas. On top of that, our services are often called upon for the renovation of other spaces where hygiene is crucial. We can completely renovate your hygienic spaces with various wall and ceiling systems. We can also provide your cold store or production area with a ‘second skin’. This is a quick and straightforward process, and does not require any demolition.

Examples of the various hygienic and food-safe spaces Van Heemskerk can repair or renovate include: plant nurseries, slaughterhouses, spaces related to food manufacturing, dairy production, all sorts of food-related production, beer and beverage industry and animal feed industry, as well as kitchens in (fastfood) restaurants, hospitals, chemical factories, pharmaceutical companies, car washes, etc.

Would you like to have your cold store or hygienic space renovated quickly and professionally to make sure it meets the latest standards? Feel free to contact us.

Why Van Heemskerk?

  • Van Heemskerk has over 20 years of experience in the food-safe sector, in both the Netherlands and abroad. We often work on behalf of construction and installation companies. This includes the commissioning of new clean rooms.

  • We take the circumstances of your company into consideration and set up a plan of action in consultation with you. That way, we can keep the inconvenience to you to a minimum during our activities. You'll be able to start using the cold stores again as soon as possible.

  • Lots of experience, especially with large cold stores and freezers.

  • We'll provide you with the cleaning certificates in accordance with the HACCP standard.

  • We also have experience with renovating ‘deep freeze’ cells.

  • Van Heemskerk primarily distinguishes itself in the areas of specialised knowledge, quality and flexibility.

FAQ
There is a dent in my panel. Can this be fixed invisibly?

In many cases, the damage can simply be fixed virtually invisibly. However, this does depend on local circumstances, the condition of the substrate and prior maintenance. Every day, our experts successfully perform work on both new buildings and buildings that are 30-40 years old, so there is plenty we can do.

What products do you use? Are they the same as the coating on the panels?

9 out of 10 times, panels and profiles feature a coil coating, which is also known as pre-painted steel or aluminium. This could be a colorcoat prisma, PVDF, silicon polyester, or an HPS Plastisol coating, among others. Coil coating is a factory process involving extreme heat. As such, it cannot be applied for repairs.

The products we use are derived from the automotive sector and were specifically designed for repairs to sandwich panels and profiles. The paints seamlessly fit the applied coil coat when it comes to durability and appearance. We are familiar with all types of coating systems and always have the most common colours in stock.

What is the deal with colour differences?

No two colours or buildings are the same. Even if they have the same RAL code or name, every new coil will have a different colour or appearance. This is because most pigments for paints and lacquers are derived from nature, so their properties may differ from shipment to shipment. This phenomenon has an extra dimension in case of metallics, which professionals call “flop”. This refers to the way metallic particles are positioned on the surface, which can result in a darker/lighter effect. You can compare this to a high-pile carpet. The colour doesn't change, but if you run your hand over it, you will get lighter and darker areas.

Buildings and panels suffer from discolouration over the years. One of our specialisations is “retinting”. This means we use the right pigments to touch up the damage so it matches the existing colour.

Van Heemskerk is an expert in mixing the most suitable colour during repairs. We strive for customer satisfaction by making our repairs “virtually invisible.”

What is your operating area?

We operate both within the Netherlands and abroad. Every day, we perform our activities throughout the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. We also have projects far beyond this scope, such as in North and South America and the Middle East.

Whom do you work for?

We work for well-known panel manufacturers, property owners or tenants, property managers, installation companies, construction companies and private individuals.

Do you also repair other materials?

Yes, our service covers a wide range of applications, including repairs to aluminium frames and doors. Please refer to the other parts of this website for more information. We also work with composite and wooden constructions. We can usually offer a solution, even if this is not necessarily listed on our website.

I have damage to report. What is the best way to contact you?

It's easiest to contact the regional expert in question via email. You can find more information about this on the right-hand side of this page. Please add pictures.

You could also fill out the web form. In that case, we will contact you soon.

It is difficult to make an accurate assessment based on a picture, so we regularly visit locations throughout the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. This means we are likely to be able to drop by and take a look at your project.

What paints do you use for this?

9 out of 10 times, panels and profiles feature a coil coating, which is also known as pre-painted steel or aluminium. This could be a colorcoat prisma, PVDF, silicon polyester, or an HPS Plastisol coating, among others. Coil coating is a factory process involving extreme heat. As such, it cannot be applied for repairs.

The products we use are derived from the automotive sector and were specifically designed for repairs to sandwich panels and profiles. The paints seamlessly fit the applied coil coat when it comes to durability and appearance. We are familiar with all types of coating systems and always have the most common colours in stock.

What does it cost?

It is often difficult to estimate the costs, as they depend on the size of the project, sun exposure, accessibility, paint type and local circumstances. Ask one of our experts about the options. In many cases, we can help you solve your problem.

The price is also influenced by the costs of replacement, dismantling and removal of the surrounding construction, which can cause damage, leaks, etc. Sandwich panels often feature hidden fasteners, which means they cannot simply be removed.

Note: new shipments often have slight differences, too. It is often more economical to resolve the issue through repairs and respraying.

What coatings do you work with?

We work with the most common coating systems of all manufacturers and suppliers, including:

  • Prisma coating
  • PVDF coating
  • SP and polyester coating
  • Polyurethane coating
  • HPS coating, HPS ultra coating
  • Colorcoat
  • Corus colors
  • Nova coatings
  • British steel colors
  • Swedish steel coatings
  • Armatone coatings
  • Plastisol leather-grain coating,
  • Armatec coating
  • Spectrum coating
  • Benchmark coating
  • Hairexcel coating
  • Metallic coating
  • Mother-of-pearl coating
  • Euromax coating
  • Foodsafe coating
  • Interior coating
  • XL forte coating
  • Vinyl coating
What suppliers are you familiar with?

We are familiar with:

  • Kingspan panels
  • SAB panels
  • Hoesch / Hobone
  • Arcelor Mittal
  • Joris Ide
  • Plaum
  • Trimo
  • Cladding Point
  • Falk
  • Van Delft Profielen
  • Salzgitter Bauelemente
  • Itapanelli
  • Hardeman Veenendaal
  • Isocab
  • Brucha
  • Paroc
  • Unisol
  • KIM
  • Beckers
  • Colpro
  • Holland groep
  • Metecno
  • Rex panels

Other services

Special cleaning
Renovation
More information
Contact

Jutestraat 2
7461 TR Rijssen
The Netherlands

info@vanheemskerk.nl
Tel: +31 548-522040