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than a quarter of a century
than a quarter of a century
Farrow System
Patented cleaning method uses no chemicals
Introduction
In 1988, after several years of development, Farrow System first introduced their cleaning method to the marine environment. Farrow System's unique abrasive cleaning method readily removes all surface coatings from almost any surface known, from the toughest to the most delicate. With its speed and precision, the gentle abrasive movement removes the paint/antifoul from exteriors such as wood, steel and fibreglass, leaving no damage or contamination to the underlying surface. Because there are no chemicals used, this technique is able to work within confined areas, where traditional high-pressure and chemical cleaners would not be welcome.
After the appearance of the Farrow System(r) on BBC's television programme Tomorrow's World the company has not looked back. Having achieved major success within the marine industry, the company believed itself capable of much greater challenges. Having gained much confidence, and only a few short years after the original idea was born, the company decided to introduce the Farrow System(r) surface-cleaning technology to businesses and industry at large.
To date, the system is proving itself wherever there are delicate surface areas to be cleaned or restored, which include civil engineering, highway maintenance, commercial shipyards, dry-dock marinas, historic restoration, the oil industry and the Ministry of Defence. All these, and more, are used the Farrow System(r) cleaning method within their working environments with excellent results.
Environmental Issues
Due to the many environmental issues around today, the Farrow System(r) only uses natural materials - volcanic sand, fresh water, heat and air - there are no chemicals used or toxic fumes imitated during the process.
This method uses less than 1.0 litres of water in conjunction with 1.0kg of formula per minute and, because of the delicate pressure adjustments, the system's minuscule amounts of water are absorbed, leaving a damp residue that is simply swept up and safely disposed of.
The Farrow System(r) complies with all current EU legislation and guidelines for industrial cleaning, enabling it to be used 'safely' within public areas, with no disturbance to passers by.
Research and Development
The company's research and development programme continues to be a priority, ensuring they use the best available designs and technology. These future developments and innovations have taken the Farrow System(r) into fields that were never envisaged six years ago. The company continues to explore new applications and welcomes the challenges such progression will inevitably bring. Whatever transpires, the Farrow System(r) will remain unique; being the first and only environmentally friendly, low-pressure blast cleaning method to actively incorporate heat within the process.
The company's research and development is being carried out in conjunction with the Anglian Polytechnic University in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The company is determined that the Farrow System(r) retains its place at the forefront of the surface-cleaning industry.
Patents Granted
Along the way you will always come across imitations, however, we console ourselves that such imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Because of Farrow System's unique technological breakthrough, the company went to great lengths to protect the 'knowledge and know-how' by securing patents worldwide. To date, patents have been granted in many worldwide countries, which include the United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, with various other patents pending.
Many Achievements
One of the many contacts made following the Tomorrow's World programme featured Feb 2000, came from DERA (Defence Evaluation & Research Agency). The company was invited to visit DERA in Rosyth to carry out numerous tests during June 2000 on behalf of the armed forces. Following successful trials Farrow System(r) was asked to visit Portsmouth Naval Docks where further trials were completed with great achievement. Farrow System(r) was then granted a contract to clean water tanks and internal areas within one of the naval minesweepers.
'Farrow System's Victory'
The Curator of H.M.S. Victory contacted Farrow System(r) requesting tests to be carried out on the removal of three-quarter-inch thick red-leaded paint from the orlop deck aboard. It was necessary for the system to prove not only that it would clean the timbers concerned without causing structural damage, but that it could operate within the confines of the vessel in a manner that was safe for the operator, observers and passers-by. These trials were a great success and the restoration work was completed during the months of January and February 2001. The project was finished in March 2001 to the complete satisfaction of all parties. The following comments were made regarding the work carried out on H.M.S. Victory.
"The condition of the wooden deck is excellent.
It was the one area of the ship which did not match the other decks because they were light natural wood. Better still, the process didn't do any damage to the deck at all." - Lt Commander Nowosielski, Commanding Officer, H.M.S. Victory
Nothing too grand for the Farrow System?
In 2001, the Estates Manager of Lismore Castle, County Cork, approached the company on behalf of the Duke of Devonshire to undertake restoration work on the Bachelor Wing. Requests included removing leaded paint, varnish and black stain from wood panelling, stairwells, skirting boards, floors and doorframes. Test pieces were approved and restoration work was completed within two weeks, with impressive results. Farrow System? subsequently returned to the castle to carry out further work, this time on the Devonshire Suite.
Graffiti Removed in Seconds
The Farrow System(r) is equally at home in far less glamorous surroundings and can effortlessly remove years of stubborn graffiti and road line markings from within urban areas. Because of the speed and cleanliness of the machine there is little or no disturbance to the general public.
In August 2001, the company was contracted by West Lothian Council to remove graffiti from the many surrounding underpasses. The initial stage, completed ahead of schedule, included the complete clean of 46 underpasses; stage two involved the spot cleaning of over 100 underpasses on a bi-monthly cycle. The council's highways department have since purchased their own machines - their comments:
"The system has produced excellent results
no graffiti 'shadows' remain after treatment
and no damage to the concrete surfaces." - Sandy Young, Highways Department, West Lothian Council, Scotland
The Farrow System(r) has also been successfully used by a number of councils, including Glasgow City Council, The City of Edinburgh Council and Camden Council, to combat graffiti. The same councils, together with many major highways contractors, have utilised the Farrow System(r) as an alternative environmentally friendly method of removing various road-marking materials from many major highways.
Continued improvement
During August 2002, in order to keep pace with demand, the company relocated to larger premises in East Anglia, comprising workshop/fabrication facilities, design studios and modern office amenities, enabling the company to be totally self-sufficient.
Whilst the company is proud of its achievements to date, it recognises the need to continue developing the system, ensuring this acclaimed, versatile, cleaning method remains at the forefront of the cleaning industry for many years to come.
In 1988, after several years of development, Farrow System first introduced their cleaning method to the marine environment. Farrow System's unique abrasive cleaning method readily removes all surface coatings from almost any surface known, from the toughest to the most delicate. With its speed and precision, the gentle abrasive movement removes the paint/antifoul from exteriors such as wood, steel and fibreglass, leaving no damage or contamination to the underlying surface. Because there are no chemicals used, this technique is able to work within confined areas, where traditional high-pressure and chemical cleaners would not be welcome.
After the appearance of the Farrow System(r) on BBC's television programme Tomorrow's World the company has not looked back. Having achieved major success within the marine industry, the company believed itself capable of much greater challenges. Having gained much confidence, and only a few short years after the original idea was born, the company decided to introduce the Farrow System(r) surface-cleaning technology to businesses and industry at large.
To date, the system is proving itself wherever there are delicate surface areas to be cleaned or restored, which include civil engineering, highway maintenance, commercial shipyards, dry-dock marinas, historic restoration, the oil industry and the Ministry of Defence. All these, and more, are used the Farrow System(r) cleaning method within their working environments with excellent results.
Environmental Issues
Due to the many environmental issues around today, the Farrow System(r) only uses natural materials - volcanic sand, fresh water, heat and air - there are no chemicals used or toxic fumes imitated during the process.
This method uses less than 1.0 litres of water in conjunction with 1.0kg of formula per minute and, because of the delicate pressure adjustments, the system's minuscule amounts of water are absorbed, leaving a damp residue that is simply swept up and safely disposed of.
The Farrow System(r) complies with all current EU legislation and guidelines for industrial cleaning, enabling it to be used 'safely' within public areas, with no disturbance to passers by.
Research and Development
The company's research and development programme continues to be a priority, ensuring they use the best available designs and technology. These future developments and innovations have taken the Farrow System(r) into fields that were never envisaged six years ago. The company continues to explore new applications and welcomes the challenges such progression will inevitably bring. Whatever transpires, the Farrow System(r) will remain unique; being the first and only environmentally friendly, low-pressure blast cleaning method to actively incorporate heat within the process.
The company's research and development is being carried out in conjunction with the Anglian Polytechnic University in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The company is determined that the Farrow System(r) retains its place at the forefront of the surface-cleaning industry.
Patents Granted
Along the way you will always come across imitations, however, we console ourselves that such imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Because of Farrow System's unique technological breakthrough, the company went to great lengths to protect the 'knowledge and know-how' by securing patents worldwide. To date, patents have been granted in many worldwide countries, which include the United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, with various other patents pending.
Many Achievements
One of the many contacts made following the Tomorrow's World programme featured Feb 2000, came from DERA (Defence Evaluation & Research Agency). The company was invited to visit DERA in Rosyth to carry out numerous tests during June 2000 on behalf of the armed forces. Following successful trials Farrow System(r) was asked to visit Portsmouth Naval Docks where further trials were completed with great achievement. Farrow System(r) was then granted a contract to clean water tanks and internal areas within one of the naval minesweepers.
'Farrow System's Victory'
The Curator of H.M.S. Victory contacted Farrow System(r) requesting tests to be carried out on the removal of three-quarter-inch thick red-leaded paint from the orlop deck aboard. It was necessary for the system to prove not only that it would clean the timbers concerned without causing structural damage, but that it could operate within the confines of the vessel in a manner that was safe for the operator, observers and passers-by. These trials were a great success and the restoration work was completed during the months of January and February 2001. The project was finished in March 2001 to the complete satisfaction of all parties. The following comments were made regarding the work carried out on H.M.S. Victory.
"The condition of the wooden deck is excellent.
It was the one area of the ship which did not match the other decks because they were light natural wood. Better still, the process didn't do any damage to the deck at all." - Lt Commander Nowosielski, Commanding Officer, H.M.S. Victory
Nothing too grand for the Farrow System?
In 2001, the Estates Manager of Lismore Castle, County Cork, approached the company on behalf of the Duke of Devonshire to undertake restoration work on the Bachelor Wing. Requests included removing leaded paint, varnish and black stain from wood panelling, stairwells, skirting boards, floors and doorframes. Test pieces were approved and restoration work was completed within two weeks, with impressive results. Farrow System? subsequently returned to the castle to carry out further work, this time on the Devonshire Suite.
Graffiti Removed in Seconds
The Farrow System(r) is equally at home in far less glamorous surroundings and can effortlessly remove years of stubborn graffiti and road line markings from within urban areas. Because of the speed and cleanliness of the machine there is little or no disturbance to the general public.
In August 2001, the company was contracted by West Lothian Council to remove graffiti from the many surrounding underpasses. The initial stage, completed ahead of schedule, included the complete clean of 46 underpasses; stage two involved the spot cleaning of over 100 underpasses on a bi-monthly cycle. The council's highways department have since purchased their own machines - their comments:
"The system has produced excellent results
no graffiti 'shadows' remain after treatment
and no damage to the concrete surfaces." - Sandy Young, Highways Department, West Lothian Council, Scotland
The Farrow System(r) has also been successfully used by a number of councils, including Glasgow City Council, The City of Edinburgh Council and Camden Council, to combat graffiti. The same councils, together with many major highways contractors, have utilised the Farrow System(r) as an alternative environmentally friendly method of removing various road-marking materials from many major highways.
Continued improvement
During August 2002, in order to keep pace with demand, the company relocated to larger premises in East Anglia, comprising workshop/fabrication facilities, design studios and modern office amenities, enabling the company to be totally self-sufficient.
Whilst the company is proud of its achievements to date, it recognises the need to continue developing the system, ensuring this acclaimed, versatile, cleaning method remains at the forefront of the cleaning industry for many years to come.
Farrow System Limited, Loddon Industrial Park, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 6JD United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1508 522710. Fax: +44 (0)1508 522719
E-mail: info@farrowsystem.com
Website: www.farrowsystem.com
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