Who We Are
Phoenix Applicators is a company located in the Industrial Park of the city of Centenario, Neuquén. Founded on May 21, 2013, our Our specialty lies in industrial coatings and corrosion protection., standing out for our versatility y Delivery times tailored to our customers' needs.
Our experience dates back to 1994, when one of our owners was part of one of the country's largest companies in this sector. During that time, he participated in major industrial painting projects, including industrial facilities, hydroelectric power plants, bridges, ports, oil, petrochemical, and gas facilities, as well as steel and aluminum plants, mining operations, paper mills, food processing plants, and facilities associated with nuclear power plants.
Thanks to this vast experience, Fénix Aplicadores has a team experienced in industrial projects, which allows us to offer our clients the most modern painting systems, guaranteeing greater durability in the protected structures.
Over the years, we have managed to consolidate ourselves as one of the most important companies in the field of coating application in the area, executing significant projects in short times.
Thanks to our quality policies, we offer joint guarantees with paint manufacturers, if requested by the customer. We are a constantly growing company, committed to the continuous training of our staff to strengthen our fundamental pillars: safety, quality, and production.
Work carried out by Anticorr SA (1998-1999)
Futaleufú Hydroelectric Power Plant Pipeline Bridge.
Path
1985 – 1993
Technical origin: carpentry, painting and surface preparation
I started in the world of finishing by working as a furniture painter's assistant at Ureta Muebles (San Rafael, Mendoza).
Experience in:
- Surface polishing and finishing
- Preparation of inks and coatings for wood
- Precision and manual control of the process
This period marks the birth of a solid technical foundation: preparation, detail, and quality.
1994 – 2002
Transition to the industrial sector
Joining Anticorr SA, a national leader in anti-corrosion protection.
Functions: Assistant → Site Manager.
Participation in work:
- Hydroelectric power plants
- Nuclear power plants
- Industrial plants
- Painting in workshop of structures sent to Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile and Uruguay
Anticorr provided the first major training in surface preparation, sandblasting, industrial coatings and large-scale construction work.
2003 – 2005
Lining of large tanks
Key stage in Rincón de los Sauces (Neuquén) working for Isauro García – INT Cover SA.
- Lining of more than 20 API tanks from 160 m³ to 5,000 m³
- Work at El Trapial / Chevron / Texaco
- Internal pipe lining
- Application of epoxy and zinc-rich systems for severe service
Complete mastery of the application of systems is acquired for
oil and gas.
2006 – 2007
High-demand oil works
Subcontractor for the company Oleontec SRL
Works in Neuquén and Santa Cruz:
- Internal and external painting of tanks for Capex, Chevron and YPF
- Linings in gas and oil plants
- Work with complex operating conditions and specifications
strict
Consolidation in coatings for process plants and tanks
storage.
2008
Technical work supervision
Site manager for the company SIM SRL
Featured work:
- Sandblasting and interior/exterior painting of a 10,000 m³ tank at the Oldelval plant (Allen – Río Negro)
Flagship project in anti-corrosion protection of large vessels.
2009 – 2018
Industrial operational leadership
Painting Supervisor at Neuquén Industrial Park
for the company OPS SRL
Responsibilities:
- Cost control and personnel selection
- Applicator training
- Selection of equipment and materials
- Supervision of up to 17 simultaneous works
- Coordination of up to 50 painters in charge
- Integration into a company of 650 employees, with an average of 35 projects per year
PAHO enabled the professionalization of technical, operational, and management leadership.
2013
Phoenix Foundation Applicators SRL
Official birth of Fénix Aplicadores SRL, taking the previous experience and integrating it into a company of its own.
Operational base in Centenario – Neuquén.
This stage includes:
- Industrial corrosion protection
- Lining of vessels and tanks
- Industrial flooring
- Associated civil works
- Passive fire protection (PPCI)
- Thermal insulation with paint systems
- Proprietary traceability software