GM Fairfax Complete Turn-Key Paint Shop By Gallagher-Kaiser (GK)

Gallagher-Kaiser (GK) was awarded the contract for a new Paint Shop facility at the GM Fairfax Assembly Plant. The new paint shop makes the Fairfax Assembly Plant one of the most technologically advanced of all GM’s plants around the globe. It will lower the plant’s energy use by as much as 50 percent and reduce its waste stream. The all-new paint shop features substantial technological upgrades including:
Project Highlights:
1,435,761 hours worked
0 lost time incidents
975,000 total SQ FT
Launched August 2015
20% Smaller Footprint
Up to 50% less energy per vehicle and reduced volatile organic compound emissions
Hyper Throw E-COAT
Which places more coating in cavities and recesses for optimal corrosion protection
GM Patented Radiant Tube Ovens
Designed to use 20 percent less natural gas and 40 percent less electricity
Thin Film Technology
Reducing water use and maintenance and eliminating hazardous chemicals from the waste stream