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With a definite need for training, if not expertise, heavy industrial machinery can be both time consuming and costly for the occasional user. If the surface preparation of large scale floors is not your usual bag, then it may well be worth calling in a specialist, who can supply the men and machinery to complete the job in the shortest possible time frame.
One of these specialist flooring removal companies, is Terminator Services (UK) Ltd, set up by businessman Martin Delbosq to complement his other company, Delmar Flooring. Both companies operate from premises in Lincoln.
The Terminator, hence the company name, is a ride-on floor removal machine that originates from the US, and was designed for difficult carpet removal jobs. The American company, that designed and built the Terminator, have 25years of experience in the carpet removal and installation business and in the US the machine has become the standard for commercial take-up and surface preparation.
Prior to setting up the company, Mr Delbosq carried out research into the machinery available leading him to the Terminator machine, and in his opinion it is by far the best machine on the market for commercial surface preparation.
The Terminator is time-tested for speed of removal, ease of preparation and consistent, reliable performance. Effective with any carpet, the proprietary and stationary blade assembly is forced between the bond of the covering and subfloor, peeling of strips of carpet from the substrate. The machine’s strength and versatility is shown when removing elastomeric coatings from parking surfaces, concrete decks, boat decks, neoprene coatings, rubber gym floors and soft sport courts.
It has also effectively removed laminate tiles and planking along with conventional hardwood parquet and planking glued to concrete surfaces.
Powered by Nissan’s fuel efficient H20 four-cylinder propane engine and equipped with a catalytic convertor, the Terminator reflects the companies’ commitment to clean air and energy conservation.
Terminator Services has already carried out several high profile contracts for high street retail department stores with the machines, and works alongside several main contractors, management groups, demolition companies, surface preparation companies and flooring contractors.
Having just received delivery of two machines, and those being added to the two already in operation, makes Terminator Services the most equipped removal company in the country.
As well as these new machines, an extended portfolio of services now includes closed circuit shot-blasting, diamond grinding and scabbling.
Mr Delbosq believes that offering a complete service has advantages for the companies he works with:
‘By keeping everything all under one banner the company has only to approach one person and by using one contractor it becomes more economical.’ He said.
Being in the flooring industry for some 27years, Mr Delbosq has vast knowledge of the industry, along with great back up from suppliers, manufacturers and his work force. This has allowed him to build up a great relationship with all clients.
‘Our men are all master tradesman and we also invest in young people; sending them on college courses and training events to equip them with the essential skills required. Training the young for the future is vital, it is no good living for today, you have to think about tomorrow.’
Terminator Services works all over the country and has even carried out work abroad. The company initially set out to complete one contract in Germany, but ended up taking on two more.
The work that has been generated over the last year has persuaded Mr Delbosq to appoint a full time contracts manager to ease work load.
Mr Delbosq explains: ‘By making the appointment it has helped free up my time so that I can concentrate equally on both companies.
‘I am very much a hands on person and I go out on every contract, working seven days a week for the business.’
Terminator services are happy to travel to any part of the country to offer a free-of-charge demonstration of its services to prospective clients, and along with being the first to bring Terminator machines into the country, the company are now the main UK dealers.
‘With a good year’s experience under our belt we feel we can now offer the quality service required of a dealer.’ Concludes Mr Delbosq.

Terminator Services (UK) Ltd
Unit 1, 60 Great Northern Terrace,
Lincoln
LN5 8HJ
T: 01522 543111