AGM Services have always taken a responsible approach to the environment and every reasonable effort is always made to minimise our impact on the environment. With climate change being a hot topic AGM have taken one step further and have pledged to plant 2,300 saplings in conjunction with the Woodlands Trust in 2019.
The Forestry Commission actively encourages tree planting in both urban and rural areas to support the fight against climate change. Trees absorb CO2 from the atmosphere improving air quality and helping to combat climate change. In addition, the root systems of the trees play an active role in protecting soil from erosion, reducing surface run-off and decreasing the risk of flooding.
Neil Morrison, Managing Director, AGM Services commented. “We have always taken our impact on the environment seriously and tried to minimise our carbon footprint, but this is something that we feel that we can actively give back. We are hopeful that the carefully selected balance of native tree species will encourage the local wildlife and ecosystems as well as promoting biodiversity in the area.”
AGM Services are UKs largest supplier of spraybooth aftercare, including spraybooth servicing and repair as well as providing prompt responses to spraybooth breakdowns. AGM has a national network of engineers operating from strategically placed service centres across the UK.
For more information on how AGM Services can help you contact the team on 01706 363 585 or sales@agm-services.co.uk
We are well into December now and with the festive season soon upon us, all of us here at AGM would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As 2018 comes to a close, we’d also like to thank all our customers for their part in making 2018 a very successful year for us. We hope to continue to bring our customers, new and old, all your Spray Booth servicing and repair requirements in 2019.
As we delve into the new year, let’s look back on the successful year we’ve had here at AGM Services!
2018 has been an extremely positive year for us, as we turned 25! AGM Services was incorporated 25 years ago and since then has steadily increased in size to the nationwide company we are today.
This fantastic milestone has seen us successfully operate effective Spray Booth services nationwide. We now have 14 directly employed engineering teams across the UK, and we hope to continue to grow into our 26th year!
In early 2018, we also received our SafeContractor accreditation.
At AGM Services we realised a need for a uniform standard across the business, as we employ over 40 members of staff who carry out our fantastic services.
Our health and safety policies, procedures and documentation were audited and assessed for suitable and sufficient health and safety compliance. With the SafeContractor accolade in place, it gives our customers reassurance that health and safety is being handled correctly on their sites.
Over 2018, we have continued to exceed our reputation, offering a fast and professional service in Spray Booth Maintenance & Repair Services.
We use the latest tools and technologies to carry out maintenance work to the highest standards.
Our industry leading customer information portal, allows clients to manage their Spray Booth documentation, giving them access to test results, certificates and their overall performance.
2019 will see us continue to provide a high-quality service and work towards our strategic growth plan to further expand our engineering workforce and ensure our Spray Booth Breakdown Service reaction times are second to none.
You can view the full range of AGM’s service and maintenance packages and choose the service suitable for you.
If you would like to enquire about receiving one of our excellent Spray Booth services in 2019, don’t be afraid to get in touch with any queries you may have.
You can call AGM Services on 01706 363 585, or if you can’t speak to our team over the phone right now, you can also contact us online by completing our online enquiry form.
For now, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from the team here at AGM!
As a disposable commodity, it’s easy to see why people choose cheaper options for their spray booth filters. Still, the choice you make when choosing your filters has an impact not only on the efficiency and longevity of your spray booth, but also its effect on the quality of the finished product and more importantly, the safety of your workforce.
There are a variety of different paint spray booth filters that you need to be aware of to ensure that your spray booth produces the best possible performance.
Input filtersInput filters are there to ensure that the air entering the spray booth cabin is clean and free from particles. It takes a particle of just 10 micron to ruin your paint job – for reference that’s 0.01mm, you wouldn’t even see the particle before it hit the paintwork.
Input filters are also a good place to start if you have any airflow issues. If you don’t have enough airflow check if your filters are clogged and if there is too much airflow check that the filters are fitted correctly. A cheap input filter will block prematurely and reduce the airflow through the cabin.
AGM filters capture particles down to 10 microns and are composed of thermally bonded 100% polyester fibres impregnated with a tackifier to ensure it holds the dust particles for longer. The clean air side is reinforced to increase its stability ensuring correct installation. Check out our Premium Spray Booth Input Filter today!
Extract FiltersInput filters clean the air coming into the spray booth and as you would expect extract filters clean the air leaving the booth. The chemicals used in paints are hazardous and not only do you have a legal requirement to protect your staff from these chemicals but you have an obligation to the outside environment as well.
In addition to protecting us from harmful chemicals, extract filters also protect the inner workings of the spray booth – fans, ducting and dampers should be protected from the build-up of over-spray, further increasing the overall lifespan of your spray booth, and reducing the chances of breakdowns.
Extract filters need to be able to hold a significant amount of overspray and contaminants to reduce the number of filter changes required but also need to ensure a good airflow through the filters to ensure the pressure drop is minimal.
Quite often a dual extract filter method is used – a primary extract filter (often referred to as paint stop) and a secondary extract filter. The role of the primary extract filter is to remove the larger paint particles lengthening the lifespan of the more costly secondary extract filter. The secondary extract filter is made from a polyester non-toxic fibre.
At AGM Service we offer Extract Filters of different sizes to ensure you find the perfect product for your spray booth. Add our Spray Booth Extract Filters to your shopping basket today!
Auxiliary Drying Systems Any point at which air is forced into to the spray booth should be filtered to avoid contamination and this includes auxiliary air drying systems. If you’re finding that your air drying system causes defects in your paint work, chances are you need to change the filters, or that the system has no filtration. These filters are sock filters and are used for auxiliary drying systems such as Junair QADs.
If you are in need of a effective auxiliary drying system, take a look at the Junair QAD Input Sock Filter now!
AGM has a new filter media available for high volume users in the form of PolyMat Ex Longlife – it eliminates the need for the traditional 2 stage extract filter system, and also filters to lower levels than standard
fibreglass. It lasts for over 60% longer than traditional filters giving you longer between filter changes with no significant air pressure drop until the filter expires. The inner workings of the spray booth are kept cleaner for longer reducing the build-up of overspray inside the air handling plant.
It is comprised fully from synthetics so there are no fibre glass irritants present meaning it is more environmentally friendly, easier to dispose of and also much more pleasant to handle. This product is exclusively available to AGM contract service customers.
Just as important as selecting the right filter for you is the establishment of a regular filter maintenance programme. The cleanliness of your spray booth has a direct impact on the finished quality of your work.
The combination of different makes and models of spray booths, different types of filter and different paint types mean it’s not always easy to anticipate when the filter will need replacing. A manometer or magnehelic pressure gauge can be one way to identify if your exhaust filter is due for renewal.
Alternatively, you can turn to your spray booth maintenance provider to assist with a schedule that takes into account your usage whilst also looking at the cost efficiency of your spray booths performance.
AGM have a bespoke filter warehouse meaning that chances are the filter will be in stock and can be despatched to you straight away. Our state-of-the-art facilities mean that your filter can be trimmed to size saving you the hassle and irritation of working with fibreglass.
If you already know which filter you require for your spray booth, you can order the product online at by visiting our dedicated spray booth filter page.
As one of the leading spray booth filters UK providers, we know that spray booth maintenance isn’t always as simple as just changing the filter when it looks full. For advice on filter performance and which filters would best suit your body shop, contact AGM Services on 01706 363 585.
Or if you can’t speak to our team over the phone right now, you can also contact us online by completing our online enquiry form.
Your exhaust filter will operate best for the first 50-60 hours of spraying, according to basic general guidelines. During typical use, you should anticipate changing your extract filters every two to four weeks. This will ensure that your extract fan continues to function correctly and that clean air is emitted into the environment.
Extract filter replacement frequency can vary between 100 and 250 running hours, depending on the type of extraction in your spray booth and the extent of work it’s operated for. This could mean changes every fortnight, but at the very least three times between main spray booth service intervals.
Paint overspray particles are trapped by extract filters, which are positioned near the booths extract fan. Workers inside and outside the booth, as well as the surrounding environment, are protected from paint overspray by the filters.
AGM Services was incorporated 25 years ago and since then has steadily increased in size to the nationwide company it is today.
In this blog post we celebrate this fantastic milestone, and provide information on how the specialist team here AGM Services can help you with your spraybooth service and repair needs.
AGMs original mission was to service and maintain all makes and models of spraybooth covering the whole of the UK, from Land’s End to John O’Groats. 25 years on, AGM has the largest national network of spraybooth service engineers. 28 engineers and mates cover the UK, across 14 strategically placed service centres 2 of which cover Scotland.
All AGM engineers are factory trained and fully qualified to work on all makes and models of spraybooth. Engineers vans are fully stocked with the most common parts ensuring that AGM has a first-time fix rate that is second to none. Further stock of spraybooth parts is held at AGMs 4000 sq ft factory which can be despatched same day, ensuring the right part is never far away.
AGMs national network of fully qualified engineers is not the only benefit of being an AGM customer. AGM also have an online portal meaning all your spraybooth documents and certifications are in one place meaning you can find them at the touch of a button when the auditors come to call. As well as this AGM now have an innovative new filter PolyMat EX which is a single roll of filter that does the job of the current dual extract filters. Not only that but it lasts for longer, and filters to a much higher standard than traditional filters.
Sales Director here at AGM Services Wesley Young had a few words to say on AGM Services reaching the quarter century mark:
“Looking through the order books from 1993 when we first started many of those bodyshops are still customers today, which means we must be doing something right.
It’s been challenging but fun watching the company grow from strength to strength over the years, most pleasing was opening a 2nd region in Scotland this year so we now have cover on the east side in Edinburgh as well as our Glasgow based team, the two complement each other perfectly to allow prompt response to customer demands”.
If you would like to learn more about the wide range of services that we provide here at AGM Services, just get in touch with our dedicated team today!
To talk directly to one of our friendly and knowledgeable advisors, give us a call on 01706 363 585.
Or if you can’t contact us over the phone right now, you can also get in touch by providing us with a few quick details and contacting us online.
AGM Services are proud to support the Fix Auto National Conference. The conference is being held on the 18th October in Burton on Trent.
So in our latest blog post, we provide details on how we will be supporting this event, and supply information with regards to how the expert team here at AGM can support you with your maintenance requirements!
AGM Services offer a comprehensive spray booth service, maintenance and breakdown cover throughout the UK.
We can provide aftercare for the whole life of your spray booth equipment, advising on the best type of filtration to use and supplying filter media at competitive rates.
We hold a comprehensive stock of replacement components and filters ready for immediate despatch.
The AGM stand will be playing a video show reel of our revolutionary new filter innovation PolyMat Ex. Exclusively available from AGM, PolyMat Ex is the latest technology in extract filtration. Its pioneering design ensures it progressively filters contaminants to lower levels than standard fiberglass extract filters, providing a higher retention capacity and an unprecedented filtration. It lasts over 60% longer than traditional filters, giving you longer between filter changes, with no significant drop in airflow until the filter expires. The inner workings of the spray booth are kept cleaner for longer reducing build-up of over-spray inside the air handling plant. Its synthetic composition means that there are no fiberglass irritants present.
AGM Services provide breakdown and maintenance cover for many Fix Auto sites and we are looking forward to introducing ourselves to yet more of the Fix Auto Network. AGM have a comprehensive network of spray booth engineers based across the UK, so an AGM engineer is never far away from your body-shop. We will have a map on our stand to show just how close an engineer is to your body-shop, or if you want to take a look for yourself you can use our online tool and enter your postcode to find your nearest spray booth engineer.
If you can’t make it to the event and would like more information on AGM Services and the service and maintenance packages that we provide, please don’t hesitate to directly contact a member of our team today.
To discuss your query directly with a dedicated member of our team, please call AGM services today on 01706 363 585.
Or if you can’t talk to our experts over the phone at the moment, you can request for us to contact you at a more convenient time by completing our quick and simple online contact form.
Each year AGM Services put aside a portion of their budget to donate to charitable causes. This year AGM have chosen to sponsor Football for Cancer (FFC).
AGMs Spencer Cole and Calvin Swann, the engineering team for the South Coast have taken part in FFC since its inception in 2008.
Most people know someone who has been effected by cancer and FFC are there to offer help to those who need it most. This could be just making sure someone doesn’t have to worry about their heating bill or paying for costly necessary equipment.
FFC started as a local charity football match to raise money for Cancer Research, people enjoyed it so much that 10 years on it has evolved into an event running in 3 cities, so far having raised over £700,000 for those in need.
Spencer Cole, Service and Maintenance Engineer AGM Services commented:
“Calvin and I have been involved in this since the beginning and not only is it great fun to be part of but it is a cause close to many people’s hearts.”
The main football tournament took place in April and May at football grounds across Portsmouth and Southampton.
Wesley Young, director AGM Services also commented:
“FFC is a very worthy cause, AGM are proud of the work that Spencer and Calvin have done for the charity and we’re only too pleased to be able to offer FFC a donation.”
AGM Services are proud to provide all of our customers with swift, reliable spraybooth maintenance and repairs, and have been doing so for over 25 years.
To discover more about the services that we offer and to learn how we can help you, contact us today by calling 01706 363 585 today or by completing our simple online contact form.
AGM Services are proud to provide sponsorship to local football team Clitheroe Wolves Under 7 Reds.
Clitheroe Wolves Under 7 Reds are part of the Accrington District Junior Football League and regularly play other local teams. The boys recently played in their first tournament as a group, and triumphantly won all 4 games that they played. Get in!
Representatives from both AGM services and Clitheroe Wolves Under 7 Reds commented on the teams recent success and the excitement following the their sponsorship deal.
Firstly, Coach of the team Jordan Young commented:
“I’m so proud of the team they’ve worked really hard. It’s my first season as their coach and their first season playing together so it’s a real achievement that they played so well. I think team sports are great for young children, helping them with social skills, teamwork and discipline as well as being great fun.”
Fiona Morrison, Operations Director at AGM Services, had this to say:
“It’s always great to be able to put back into the community, seeing the achievements of the team and the smiles on their faces make it all worthwhile – well done to the Clitheroe Wolves under 7 reds.”
Squad members left to right;
Back Row – Coach – Jordan Young, Assistant Coach – Alistair Marsh
Middle Row – Jamie Curtis, George Heaney, William Thornber, Theo Dickinson
Bottom Row – Leo Lafranceshina, Archie Young, Luke Marsh
Stay tuned for future news on the success of the Clitheroe Wolves Under 7 Reds here at AGM Services.
AGM Services are experts in manufacturing retrofit light fittings for any make or model of spraybooth.
For more information on the services the we offer at AGM Services, contact our dedciated team on 01706 363 585 or by contacting AGM Services online.
S & D Pollitt have been established in the auto repair industry for over 40 years and have recently become part of the Fix Auto network. Always looking to invest in the latest technology for their workforce, the body shop is equipped with state of the art equipment ensuring that vehicles are serviced and repaired to manufacturer’s stringent specifications.
Having used AGM for over 10 years to service their spraybooths, AGM were the natural company to turn to when it came to the upgrade of their LED lighting system. AGM’s retrofit LED lighting provides an excellent colour rendition with uniform lighting across the working area. This shadow free light offers a bright, even light which replicates natural daylight ensuring operators have the optimum environment for an accurate colour rendition. The improved lighting levels will help to deliver a quality job with a flaw free finish meaning fewer reworks will be required.
Andy Sankey, Managing Director at Fix Auto Wigan commented: “Having used AGM Services for over 10 years they were the natural choice when it came to the LED upgrade. The installation was extremely quick with minimal downtime for the spraybooth. The new lights are amazing, with a 2800 lux average they’ve made such a difference for the team. I’d definitely recommend AGM Services.”
LED lighting is the most energy efficient form of illuminating a bodyshop. With easy to maintain fittings and a lower depreciation of lux levels over time, the number of tube changes is reduced and the cost of maintenance is significantly less. With a 5 year guarantee and an expected life span of 10 years, it is easy to see why so many customers have turned to AGM for lighting upgrades.
Wesley Young, Sales Director at AGM Services commented: “We’ve worked with Andy for over 10 years now, it’s always great to help our customers improve their sites. Our Merseyside spraybooth engineer Paul and his colleague Rory completed the upgrade in just 4 hours to ensure minimal disruption for the busy bodyshop.”
AGM Services manufacture retrofit light fittings for any make or model of spraybooth. For more information contact the team on 01706 363 585 or email sales@junair.co.uk.
AGM Services are proud to have recently been awarded SafeContractor accreditation for achieving excellence in Health and Safety in the work place.
AGM Services are a leading provider of spraybooth service and maintenance across the UK, with a national network of fully trained service and maintenance engineers. Employing over 40 people, AGM realised a need for a uniform standard across the business.
The SafeContractor accolade gives reassurance to our customers that health and safety is being handled correctly on their sites. AGM’s health and safety policies, procedures and documentation have been audited and assessed for suitable and sufficient health and safety compliance.
Gemma Archibald, Director of Alcumus SafeContractor said “Major organisations cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place.”
“More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that AGM Services have done. The firms high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector. SafeContractor plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the accreditation process.”
Wesley Young, Sales Director AGM Services commented, “We are delighted that we have been awarded SafeContractor approval, it provides our customers with extra reassurance that we are health and safety compliant when it comes to working on their site.”
AGM Services offer aftercare for the lifetime of your spraybooth and can work with single site bodyshops or multisite bodyshops alike. You can view the full range of AGM’s service and maintenance packages here.
For more information about AGM’s service and maintenance packages, call the team directly on 01706 363 585 or you can contact us online.
AGM Services, the UK’s leading spraybooth service provider, are proud to announce that it has once again passed its recent BS EN ISO (British Standard, European Norm, ISO International Standards Organisation) 9001 with flying colours. AGM’s recent audit examined their compliance with the BS EN ISO 9001 standard; no nonconformities, recommendations or observations were raised. This is the 16th year running that AGM Services have gained this accolade.
Wesley Young, Sales Director AGM Services commented “ISO is a big part of AGM’s culture, all employees are engaged in the process and have a commitment towards it. The ISO 9001 standards are very customer and quality centric and it’s great to be recognised for our commitment to our customers and the quality of our services.’
Used in over 160 countries the global standard ensures that there are effective and robust measures in place to continually evaluate a company’s performance meaning that AGMs customers can be confident that they will receive a consistent quality service backed up by a high level of customer service and expertise. ISO principles include a strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
Wesley Young, Sales Director AGM Services continued “Everyone working for AGM and our suppliers and distributors, who also come under scrutiny, can be really proud of what we have achieved. The ISO system is integral to AGMs process and procedures and we were thrilled to once again complete the audit with flying colours”.
ISO helps organisations to demonstrate to customers their ability to offer products and services to a consistently high standard. AGM have been awarded a number of contracts based on their ISO 9001 approval, proving its value to all concerned.
If you would like to work for our award winning company, please get in touch, or keep an eye on the AGM job board.
AGM Services have a national network of spraybooth service and maintenance engineers, to ensure fully qualified engineers are always local to you. For more information about AGM’s service and maintenance packages call the team on 01706 363 585 or enter your details and contact us online.
Contact a member of our team for more information about our services and accreditations, or for more information on how AGM Services can help you and your business.
01706 363 585 sales@agm-services.co.uk