10 years ago Dave Hutchinson came to AGM as a spraybooth service and maintenance engineer covering the Greater London area. Since then Dave has worked extremely hard to develop working relationships with his customers, and build up the business in his area, so much so that his area has had to be redefined and other spraybooth engineers recruited to help him out with his growing workload.
AGM Services has a number of engineers with over 10 years’ experience and their combined technical knowledge is second to none.
At the annual engineers meeting Dave was presented with a special gift, as a token of appreciation to commemorate his continuous hard work for AGM over the last 10 years.
Fiona Morrison, Operations Director commented: “Dave is a pleasure to work with, he has a professional manner and is a dedicated member of the engineering team. His considerable knowledge and experience as one of our longest serving spraybooth engineers means he is a very valuable member of the team and I look forward to working with him for many more years to come. On behalf of AGM Services I would like to thank Dave for his commitment to AGM Services over the past 10 years.”
For more information on AGM Services and our service and breakdown packages contact the team on 01706 363 585 or contact the team online.
If you would like to work for AGM Services keep an eye on the careers section of our website for all our latest vacancies.
AGM Services are proud to announce the opening of a brand new service centre in Scotland. AGM has a national network of directly employed spraybooth engineers and assistants meaning our UK wide coverage is now 26 strong.
Simon Thorpe is the lead engineer at AGM’s latest service centre in Scotland, and has a strong background in gas burners and heaters as well as industrial service and maintenance. All our engineers are factory trained and gas safe registered as well as being PASMA and IPAF certified meaning customers can be confident that their equipment is being worked on by a competent engineer as demanded by HSE legislation.
AGM engineers work with a partner to ensure that the down time on your equipment is minimised, so full production can resume more quickly. Repairs that require heavy lifting such as motor or fan changes can be completed in a safe manner without the need to interrupt customers to ask for assistance.
All AGM vans are comprehensively stocked with the most frequently required replacement parts, ensuring a first time fix rate that is second to none. AGM’s head office boasts a 3,000 sq ft warehouse with further stocks available for same day dispatch ensuring downtime is minimised. Find out more information on AGM’s repair and maintenance services for spraybooths.
Wesley Young, Sales Director at AGM Services commented: “We’re thrilled Simon is able to join us at our new Scottish service centre, this along with our other strategically located service centres will mean we are now in a position to comprehensively service Scotland’s spraybooths.”
For more information on AGM Services contact the team on 01706 363 585, email sales@agm-services.co.uk or visit www.agm-services.co.uk
AGM has worked with AW Repair Group since they opened their site at Markham Vale, Chesterfield, in 2015 and with a proven track record, have now won the business for the complete group.
Wesley Young, Sales Director at AGM Services commented: “AW Repair Group has a reputation in the industry for always looking for new innovations, continuous improvement and for constant expansion and they wanted a company with a similar ethos to help them to keep on track with their spraybooth services.”
“AGM Engineers have a wealth of experience in all makes and models of spray booths ensuring we are well placed to provide the service and expertise that AW expect. We understand how important it is to get engineers on site quickly which is why we have strategically placed service centres across the UK.”
James Dunn, AW’s Group Operations Manager, commented: “It important for us to have a quick response to breakdowns to minimise downtime and with AGM having national coverage they have been able to offer same day response when we need that immediate service. We’re very much looking forward to developing this relationship further across the group.”
AGM have years of experience in the spraybooth industry and can provide your company with maintenance and repair services to allow productivity to continue with minimal disruption. Our engineers are trained to deal with all our spraybooth equipment and are always on hand for queries and advice. For more information on AGM Services and our service agreements contact us on sales@agm-services.co.uk
AGM Services can retrofit and upgrade all spray booth equipment to ensure your bodyshop is running to maximum efficiency. Our LED lighting products use a fraction of the energy of conventional spray booth lighting, so you can expect to see energy savings of up to 60%. Installing retrofit led lighting could provide a massive boost to your bodyshop’s finances.
The LED lighting system that AGM Services provides is specifically designed for use in spray booths, paint mixing rooms and preparation areas and can be retrofitted into most makes and models of spray booths, whilst complying with spray booth lighting regulations in the UK.
The LED paint booth lighting that we supply is compliant with spray booth lighting regulations, and is sure to meet the requirements of your business. AGM Services’ paint booth lighting solutions are specially designed to supply full spectrum lighting that is highly consistent, so that you have the best possible chance of achieving your desired colour.
Furthermore, our specialists can assist you with the placement of your spray booth lighting to ensure that your paint booth receives optimal light coverage.
LED lighting floods the paint spray booth with a sustained level of lighting which emulates natural daylight. The increased lux levels provide a bright, clean, shadow free environment for an accurate colour rendition and flaw free finish. The long life span and low maintenance costs of LED lighting make them a must for bodyshops looking at long term operating costs.
Wesley Young, Sales Director of AGM Services commented:
“Upgrading to LED lighting is always a quick win when it comes to energy saving technology, and the benefits don’t stop there, as well as the obvious costs saving the increase in Lux level (brightness) is substantial.”
“The benefits are noticeable straight away, the increase in brightness enables a more even paint coverage, meaning the final finish is much improved. As always 2 AGM engineers will be on site at any time and the work can be carried out in conjunction with your usual service, so there will be minimal downtime and disruption.”
Dave Cottrell, Managing Director of KC Autos commented:
“As part of our manufacturers approval for Mercedes Benz we were required to improve the lighting in one of our spraybooths. We opted for AGM’s tailored LED lighting solution in order to ensure consistent LUX levels for the life of the equipment. Paul the engineer who fitted them took readings before and after the installation – the LUX values had almost trebled.”
If you’re considering bringing a bit more light to your spray booths, take a look at our LED lighting service.
If you’re looking to save on your energy costs and maximise efficiency in your bodyshop, LED lighting may be just the solution. For a better idea of how our service and maintenance packages work, visit our service & maintenance page.
For more information, our team is on-hand to provide any guidance you may need. Simply call 01706 363 585 or, alternatively, get in touch here.
The conversion of an existing lighting fixture, whether CFL, Fluorescent, or Incandescent, to an LED lighting fixture is known as retrofit LED lighting. AGM Services provides retrofit led lighting solutions.
A retrofit LED lighting upgrade has many benefits, one being energy savings of up to 60%, an increase in LUX lighting levels of between 1,000 and 1,500, which can be altered to suit your needs or preferences and a 5-year warranty.
AGM Services offers a LED retrofitting service for businesses. Get in touch with us to find out more.
An LED embedded in a fixture has an average life duration of 25,000 to 30,000 hours. You should keep in mind that this can vary greatly.
James and Joe began their apprenticeships with AGM Services 2 years ago. They have successfully completed their second year, showing dedication and commitment to both their work and studies. AGM Services understands the importance of apprenticeship schemes and have actively recruited apprentices over the years with Rob Menzies one of the more experienced spraybooth engineers within the team, having been recruited this way over 10 years ago. Apprenticeships have proven to be a very valuable approach to recruiting, long term, committed employees. The bespoke on the job training provides career opportunities that can otherwise be tricky to recruit for, and is vital to continuing the strategic growth for the company.
Apprenticeships are structured to give the future generation the on the job skills they need as well as the academic skills that are taught in the class room. The 4 year course the AGM apprentices are undertaking will provide a plethora of on the job skills in electrical engineering but will also earn them a BTEC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
This year saw the completion of courses in electrical and sheet metal work. As part of their coursework they were required to manufacture tool boxes as part of their metal fabrication module, which have proven very useful for work. A bonus is that they could also get them spray painted at Junair Spraybooths.
Fiona Morrison, Operations Director AGM Services commented “I’m a big advocate of encouraging young people to take up apprenticeships, it’s a great way to ensure we don’t lose the much needed skills within the industry. Obviously we’re thrilled that James and Joe have completed their course so far, we’re already planning what skills they’ll be learning next year. They’ll be getting much more involved in spraybooth commissioning and legislative testing and we’ll be developing their stock control and parts recognition knowledge as well. They’ll also be starting to undertake wiring and testing work on plants and smart equipment.”
If you want to work for AGM Services, make sure you keep an eye on our jobs page for upcoming vacancies.
AGM Services are the UKs leading provider of spraybooth servicing and repair, with a reputation for offering a fast, professional service. Our national network of fully qualified engineers ensure your technical faults are dealt with quickly and effectively. AGM Services offer aftercare for your spraybooth and our team of experts offer advice and support to ensure your equipment is operating to maximum effect. For more information on the service AGM can offer contact the experienced team on 01706 363 585 or contact us online.
Fiona Morrison, Operations Director at AGM Services has made it to the final 30 for the Bodyshop magazines 30 under 30 – The leading lights in the UK’s collision repair industry. The 30 under 30 initiative is designed to recognise the outstanding achievers within the industry under the age of 30.
Don’t worry if you missed the feature you can read Fiona’s interview here;
1. Briefly describe your career path to date?
My first job after University was as a Quality Auditor in food manufacturing. I went on to complete a Masters in Environmental Health, still working as a QA by day and studying evenings and weekends. When I graduated 2 years later, I accepted a role as Technical Manager. I then started with AGM as the Business Operations Manager, in addition to my role I did day release work experience with the Local Council in their Environmental Health Department. In early 2016 I was promoted to Operations Director.
2. What/who inspires you?
My Father. I inherited my work ethic from him, he started a business at a young age whilst raising a family. At the beginning he was working 17 hours a day and often brought work home.
3. What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
AGM take on apprentices and it’s my role to mentor them. Watching them develop from shy young adults into fully fledged engineers is always rewarding, one of our most experienced engineers started as an apprentice.
4. I’m good at…
playing in defence for my local hockey team and problem solving, I’m good at thinking on my feet.
5. I need to get better at…
pulling my weight on the brew run.
6. In the next 12 months I intend to…
achieve the certificate of competence in control of LEV systems – there are currently only 2 people in the UK with this accolade. I think it’s very important that spraybooth engineers are up to date with qualifications and industry standards so I also want to support the AGM engineering team in becoming P601 qualified.
AGM work with all of our apprentices and new recruits to provide them with skills and qualtities that not only give a great start to their career path, but also allows them to build a career within our continually growing company. For more information about AGM apprenticeships or job opportunities, you can contact us online or call us directly on 01706 363 585.
Alternatively you can take a look at our current job vacancies and apply!
AGM Services are taking part in a live webinar on the 20th July, in conjunction with 3m, to cover a wide range of topics including;
• Bodyshop manager’s duties and responsibilities
• Preparation of spraybooths
• Spraybooth maintenance
• Spraybooth clearance times
• Supplied breathable quality air
• Personal protective equipment requirements
The webinar is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about the important of spraybooth care and to hear from a range of specialists.
Your spraybooth is one of the largest capital investments in your paint shop, and any downtime can have a significant impact. Keeping it in good working order is key to productivity.
Your spraybooth protects harmful substances from contaminating the rest of the paint shop. However the painter must be protected by other means, exposure to hazardous chemicals should be eliminated or minimised as the potential risks are serious.
If you would like to be a part of the webinar that takes place on the 20th of July from 12 – 1pm, then register your interest online.
If you would like to know more about our spraybooth maintenance services or want to arrange a maintenance contract for your spray booths, please call our friendly and dedicated team on 01706 363585 or contact us online.
AGM Services Commissioning Engineer Mick Gaunt
Due to continued growth in sales, AGM Services have recognised the need to add a spraybooth commissioning engineer, Mick Gaunt, to their already 26 strong service and maintenance network.
Mick comes to AGM with a wealth of specialist technical knowledge and will be a significant asset to the expert engineering team. Mick will take the lead on the installation and commissioning of any new projects and will wire and commission new spraybooths as well as recommission any paint booths that have been relocated. His knowledge of specialist software is second to none and his technical ability and knowledge of spraybooth ovens means he will hit the ground running.
Mick will cover the UK for the commissioning of spraybooth ovens and will provide national service and maintenance back up as well as being on hand for specialist technical advice.
AGM has instigated its strategic plan of expansion to accommodate the increasing spraybooth service and maintenance requirements within the automotive industry. Throughout 2017 AGM will be recruiting further maintenance engineers and commissioning engineers. To apply for a position at AGM services in the first instance browse our career opportunities.
AGM Services are the UK’s leading spraybooth aftercare provider, offering aftercare for the life of your spray booth. AGM’s breakdown call out service is second to none, their national network of service and maintenance engineers ensure 94% of breakdowns are attended to within 24 hours of the call coming in.
For more information on an AGM Service and Maintenance schedule get in touch with the experienced team on 01706 363 585 or by contacting us online.
Jordan Young is the latest recruit to join the ever growing AGM team and with 20 years’ experience in the spray booth industry will be a great asset.
Jordan will strengthen the operations team and assist with the coordination of the nationwide network of spraybooth service and maintenance engineers.
Continued growth for AGM ServicesBoth the service and maintenance engineers out on the road and the operations team at head office have seen a recent increase in staff, which has been necessary to ensure that the service our customers receive is always of the high quality that our clients have come to expect.
Fiona Morrison, Operations Director AGM Services commented: “Jordan has joined the team from Junair Spraybooths, having gained over 20 years’ experience in the spraybooth industry, we fully expect him to hit the ground running. Jordan will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the AGM engineers to ensure the speedy response times that are synonymous with AGM are consistently met. It’s a huge bonus to have someone with so much experience in the industry join the operations team.”
All spray booth service and maintenance engineers are factory trained on site in Heywood and carry the relevant certification including IPAF, PASMA and Gas Safe. A range of service packages are available from one off visits through to fully tailored packages to suit your equipment requirements. AGM also carry out legislative testing, mist clearance testing, local exhaust ventilation (LEV) testing, air quality testing, filter changes, and performance checks.
AGM offer comprehensive spraybooth service and maintenance cover. AGM’s UK wide presence is now 26 strong with all AGM engineers being directly employed. For further information about AGM and the services they provide contact the team on 01706 363 585 or email sales@agm-services.co.uk
Leading spraybooth aftercare provider AGM Services has recently expanded capacity at its Heywood head office, to include a new 3000 sq ft warehouse, following significant organic growth over recent months.
The new 3000 sq ft warehouse holds valuable replacement stocks for the servicing and maintenance of spraybooths, meaning the ever important same day despatch of replacement parts can be consistently achieved.
The new warehouse comprises a state of the art racking system meaning stock is always to hand and stored in a manner which ensures stock is not damaged or misplaced. The streamlining of the process is further aided by a custom-designed stock monitoring process to ensure the right parts are in the right place at the right time.
A filter trimming area, with purpose built equipment has been installed in the warehouse. Spraybooths require a diverse range of filter sizes and with this equipment filters can be trimmed to bespoke sizes with ease and efficiency.
The warehouse boasts a loading area for the vans, ensuring stock can be collected in all weathers without damage. AGM vans visit head office on a regular basis to restock, with each van carrying over £10,000 of the most common spare parts, ensuring a first time fix rate of 94% on emergency call outs.
Chris’s appointment is part of AGMs strategic growth strategy and is one of many roles that have recently been created to enable the expansion of the company, whilst providing a seamless service to customers. AGM now have 12 service centres strategically situated across the UK covering areas from Northern Scotland right the way down to the South Coast of Devon.
Fiona Morrison, Operations Director, AGM Services commented: “The continual expansion of AGM Services means that to retain our high levels of customer service and to ensure the necessary parts are always to hand, this state of the art facility is essential. Chris has done a fantastic job implementing new systems and stocking the warehouse, the fact that he’s worked in a similar role for a major paint company definitely stood him in good stead. This is a significant investment for the company which sets us up well for our future forecasted growth.”
AGM offer a complete range of spraybooth aftercare services, including one off and regular spraybooth services, maintenance and upgrades as well as legislative testing, on all makes and models of spraybooth. For more information about AGM Services email the experienced team on sales@agm-services.co.uk or call 01706 363 585.
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