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At Baynum Solutions, our dedicated team is at the heart of our success. We believe in recognizing and celebrating the individuals who go above and beyond to make our company what it is. That’s why we recently hosted our inaugural Employee Appreciation Awards, a night of appreciation, recognition, and camaraderie, all celebrating “The Baynum Way.”

A Night to Remember

The evening began with a warm and festive welcome reception at the iconic Carol Ann’s Carousel in downtown Cincinnati. Surrounded by the whimsical charm of the carousel, our team members and their guests were invited to take a ride and savor each other’s company while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshing cocktails. Laughter and stories filled the air as we came together, not just as colleagues, but as friends.

Our team members enjoyed the carousel’s enchanting atmosphere during the welcome reception.

As the sun set over the Ohio River, we transitioned downstairs to Anderson Pavilion’s elegant conference hall, beautifully decorated. The space was transformed into a scene of pure sophistication, setting the stage for an exquisite dinner and, of course, the highly anticipated Employee Appreciation Awards ceremony.

Recognizing Excellence

The heart of the evening was, of course, our six inaugural Employee Appreciation Awards voted on by our peers. We’re thrilled to announce this year’s deserving recipients:

• Trustworthy Award: Angela Hadden
• Responsive Award: Aaron Holland
• Extraordinary Award: Darin Niesz
• Kind & Encouraging Award: Allura Eckert
• Fearless Award: Adam Kimbrough
• People’s Choice Award: Perry Sellers

Our exceptional award recipients, the heart and soul of Baynum Solutions.

These individuals have exemplified “The Baynum Way” in their day-to-day work, and we are incredibly proud to have them as part of our Baynum family. Each award was met with applause and cheers, as our team members recognized the extraordinary dedication and hard work of their peers.

Post-Dinner Delight

After the awards ceremony, we shifted the focus to what truly matters – spending quality time with friends and family. Our team members and guests relished in great food, drinks, and the opportunity to acknowledge another year of shared successes. Laughter echoed throughout the hall as old stories were retold and new memories were created.

Team members and their loved ones celebrating another year of success.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this event possible. It was a night to remember, celebrating our team’s hard work, dedication, and the sense of community that makes Baynum Solutions a great place to work.

Here’s to another year of growth, shared achievements, and the incredible people who make it all possible, always following “The Baynum Way.”

Water parks are a symphony of steel and water. These parks are constructed with complex networks of metal structures, all designed to provide safety, support, and endless enjoyment. But, water, chlorine and the relentless march of time can cause corrosion, slowly eating away at these vital components.

As the industry’s premier coatings service provider, we play a pivotal role in mitigating rust, preventing corrosion, and ensuring that waterpark assets remain in top condition. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of corrosion in waterparks, exploring the reasons behind it, its impact, and, most importantly, the remedies.

Why Corrosion Matters:

Corrosion isn’t just an aesthetic issue. It poses a significant threat to the structural integrity of waterpark equipment and, ultimately, the safety of visitors. As metal components weaken due to corrosion, the risk of accidents increases. Therefore, preventing corrosion isn’t just about maintaining a waterpark’s appearance; it’s a critical safety concern.

The Culprits:

Understanding the enemies of water park structures is the first step in fighting corrosion effectively. Here are a few of the main culprits:

1. Water: Water might be the lifeblood of a water park, but it’s also one of the primary sources of corrosion. Continuous exposure to water can lead to rust and degradation of metal surfaces.

2. Chlorine and Chemicals: While chlorine is essential for water sanitation, it’s also corrosive. The chemicals used to maintain water quality can accelerate corrosion, especially if not properly controlled.

3. Sun and Weather: Outdoor water parks are exposed to the elements year-round. Sun, rain, and temperature fluctuations can all contribute to corrosion.

4. Wear and Tear: The high traffic and physical stress placed on water park structures can exacerbate corrosion, especially if protective coatings wear thin.

The Remedy:

Mitigating corrosion is a complex process that requires expertise and precision. Here are some key strategies and insights to help park operators maintain their water park assets:

1. Regular Inspections:

• Reason: Early detection is key to preventing corrosion. Routine inspections allow you to identify issues before they become severe, saving time and money in the long run.
• Data: According to the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), regular inspections can reduce the cost of corrosion-related damage by up to 25%.

2. Protective Coatings:

• Reason: Protective coatings act as a barrier between metal surfaces and corrosive elements, preventing water and chemicals from making direct contact with the metal.
• Data: Studies by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) show that properly applied coatings can extend the lifespan of metal structures by up to 50 years.

3. Water Quality Control:

• Reason: Properly balanced water chemistry is crucial for preventing accelerated corrosion caused by aggressive water and chemical imbalances.
• Data: Research published in the Journal of Corrosion Science and Engineering indicates that maintaining optimal water chemistry can reduce the rate of corrosion by 30% or more.

4. Maintenance:

• Reason: Regular maintenance not only ensures the aesthetic appeal of water park structures but also helps identify and address corrosion at an early stage.
• Data: The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) reports that water park operators who invest in ongoing maintenance experience a 20% decrease in corrosion-related repair costs.

5. Expert Consultation:

• Reason: Collaborating with corrosion remediation specialists ensures that water park assets are protected using the latest technologies and industry best practices.
• Data: A survey conducted by the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) found that partnering with experts can reduce corrosion-related incidents by as much as 40%.

Water parks are a sanctuary of joy, where memories are made, and laughter fills the air. To keep these aquatic wonders safe and in peak condition, addressing corrosion is not just a good idea; it’s a necessity.

That’s a wrap on ’22, one of the most momentous years in Baynum’s company history! After 40 years growing as Baynum Painting (& sister company BPI), during the summer we were thrilled to unveil our renewed brand identity (thanks COHO Creative team!), now known as Baynum Solutions. Proud to see this new vision coming to life, and especially grateful for the enthusiastic support from all on Baynum’s incredible team.  

There were so many record-setting achievements throughout the year:

Some of the largest Commercial + Industrial painting projects in company history were completed with the awesome Newport on the Levee transformation, and Emery Oleochemicals headquarters exterior!

On the Amusement Solutions front, we racked up well over 100 ride projects; on steel coasters like Tatsu, classic woodies including Racer, towers such as Eiffel Tower, and dozens of water parks around the world… And our Amusement Construction team just managed to beat the Sandusky weather and complete a major new coaster installation, which we can’t wait for the chance to ride next summer!

Thank you so much to all of our clients for trusting Baynum as your Solutions provider. And Thank You again to all of our team members, for making possible so many amazing accomplishments. I cannot wait to see some of the 2023 projects that will soon be unveiled to the world. It’s going to be another fun year together!

Sincerely,

Dan Adams Managing Director Baynum Solutions We’ve got you covered

IAAPA never disappoints! We kicked off the week participating in Give Kids The World 19th Annual IAAPA International charity golf tournament. Followed by attending the IAAPA Expo – connecting with current and potential clients, discovering the latest trends in the amusement industry and having some fun, of course! We plan to wrap up our week at IAAPA celebrates and enjoy Universal Studios as park goers instead of coaster crew.

Baynum Solutions is extremely grateful for our amazing, dedicated staff. One way we show that is by recognizing everyone’s success and hard work at Baynum’s annual employee appreciation event! And what better place to celebrate than GTA’s Park of the Year- Kings Island! 

Thank you to our whole team for all that you do!

We have BIG NEWS! Welcome to the Baynum Solutions brand identity! As our business has continued to evolve over the past 40 years, we have merged both sides of our business, Baynum Painting Inc. and BPI Painting Company, under one master brand — Baynum Solutions. While our reputation has been built on painting and coating some of the world’s biggest amusement park rides and slides, we now do so much more! Baynum Solutions has our customers’ most valuable assets covered!

Baynum’s team was proud to complete our 3rd total repaint of Kings Island’s Eiffel Tower this spring ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary celebration. To commemorate the accomplishment you can see this awesome plaque now hanging alongside the tower’s elevator ride entry queue. A huge shout out of thanks once again to all of our friends at KI and Cedar Fair for choosing Baynum’s team as your service partner, and to all of the painters and support staff who did such a great job making the 2022 tower repaint a success!

Baynum Painting is pleased to announce another long time Amusement industry professional as the latest addition to our staff. Terry Stephens of Newnan GA has over 32 years’ history working at seven different parks across the US. Most recently serving as maintenance director for Six Flags (15+ years), Terry’s in depth knowledge of Amusement park operations, maintenance, and ride construction made him an excellent fit for Baynum’s team.

Terry is joining Baynum’s Amusement construction division, which over the last several years has grown its capacity to include new ride installs, relocations, water park ground up builds, and other major renovation work throughout the industry. We are excited to welcome Terry to the team, and look forward to sharing news on many of the fun projects coming up with his involvement!

We would like to thank Palace Entertainment for allowing Baynum Painting the opportunity to present at their 1st annual 2022 Maintenance Safety Conference. Melissa Bamford, Steve Hickey & Walt Bowser focused the presentation on how to successfully control corrosion/coatings and provide continuous fiberglass/gelcoat slide care in order to give park guests the safest experience possible.

Combating corrosion on water park attractions will always be critically important for park owners and operators. Baynum Painting has extensive experience and background conducting corrosion remediation on all types of aquatic rides, so we jumped at the opportunity to partner with WhiteWater at AIMS 2022 Safety Seminar. ‘Keeping Your Waterpark Attractions Looking Good and Working Well–Maintaining Specialized Components’ was the subject, and our very own Melissa Timco Bamford, Director of Amusement Park Industry was a guest speaker. She did an incredible job emphasizing the importance of corrosion awareness, and highlighting best practices for protecting water parks from its dangerous effects.

Our time at IAAPA wouldn’t be complete without participating in the GKTW golf outing! It’s a unique and rewarding way to contribute to one of the best organizations in the amusement industry! We love supporting the Village’s success in creating the happiness that inspires hope in their precious guests!

We had a great time last night at Baynum’s annual employee appreciation event. It’s one way we can thank our whole team for their hard work and dedication. 2021 has been an extremely successful year because of you and it was awesome to celebrate with everyone!

Many of you are familiar with Baynum’s climb in the coaster world starting with ‘The Beast’ at Kings Island. But our waterpark story began a bit before that…After being hand brushed for years the ‘world’s largest recirculating pool’ at Cincinnati’s Coney Island needed to be resurfaced. It was 1984 and looking to gain more momentum in the commercial painting industry Chris Baynum submitted a bid and received the job! So Chris and 5 buddies got to work (apparently a perm was a requirement to work for Baynum Painting then). In just a week 1,000 gallons of chlorinated rubber was sprayed on and the job was complete! Jump forward 27 years and Sunlite Pool once again needed a facelift, Coney Island knew who to call…Baynum Painting dove right in (pun intended). We are so honored our friendship with Coney Island continues up to this day and we were trusted to care for their slides earlier this year. As a gem in Cincy for over 100 years we know all our families will continue to enjoy ‘Coney’ for many more years to come!

Baynum Painting is excited to officially announce joining Life Floor’s Registered Aquatic Partnership program. Life Floor provides a unique safety surfacing solution and is the first and only product certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 for use in aquatics recreation. In addition to being recognized as Certified Installers, we look forward to continuing to work with Life Floor in delivering exceptional service and value to our customers across the aquatics community.

Fun Coaster’s cars received Baynum Paintings comprehensive refurbishment plan. Each car was meticulously disassembled, with every nut, bolt, and inch of surface receiving complete restoration/ repair/ replacement- whatever was needed to bring them back to 100%. The finished product not only looks incredible, but it will allow Funplex guests to enjoy Fun Coaster for years to come.

Thank you to all who came out and supported the 1st Annual “Give Kids The World” Charity Golf Outing | Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter! 2021 seemed like the perfect year to bring a little happiness and hope, and there isn’t a team around that does this better than the crew from Give Kids The World. We are beyond excited to announce over $18,000 was raised for the Village!!

Huge shoutout to all the sponsors, players, prize donors, and volunteers that helped make this occasion such a huge success!

After serving on the IAAPA-GKTW Sub-Committee together, Walt Bowser (Baynum Painting) and Chloe Hausfeld (JRA) decided this spring is the perfect time for the 1st Annual “Give Kids The World” Charity Golf Outing. What better way to support Give Kids the World, a place ‘Where Happiness Inspires Hope’ and bring friends and colleagues from the amusement park industry together again!

The fundraiser will be held May 17th @ 4pm at Northern Kentucky’s Summit Hills Country Club. To learn more about GKTW and how your contributions help check out this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJcTuST_6QM&t

Thank you to all our clients, including:

Baynum’s amusement construction services team has had an exciting summer: completing many projects involving waterslide installs and ride relocations and renovations. Check these out!

Combating corrosion on amusement park rides will always be critically important for park owners and operators. Baynum Painting’s team of professionals has decades of experience and background conducting corrosion remediation on all types of rides in use today, and so we were thrilled to be asked to participate in a training session with corrosion as the topic at this year’s IAPPA conference. “Corrosion – Combating the hidden dangers in amusement parks and attractions” was the theme, and our very own Steve Hickey, Sr Project Manager for Baynum’s amusement team for over 30 years was a guest speaker. Steve is also an instructor for the NACE International Coating Inspector Program, and did an outstanding job emphasizing the importance of corrosion awareness, and highlighting best practices for protecting everyone from its dangerous effects. We want to thank everyone at IAPPA and NACE for helping put together this session, and thanks to Steve for representing Baynum’s team so well.

BAYNUM’S ANNUAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENT IS A WAY WE LOVE TO GET TOGETHER TO THANK OUR ENTIRE TEAM FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION. WE HAD A GREAT TIME WITH EVERYONE AT THIS YEAR’S VENUE – TOPGOLF IN WEST CHESTER OH. 2019 HAS BEEN ANOTHER HUGELY SUCCESSFUL YEAR BECAUSE OF ALL OF YOU – AND WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT 2020 HAS IN STORE!

BAYNUM PAINTING’S WATER PARK RENOVATION TEAM JUST COMPLETED ANOTHER HUGE INTERNATIONAL SLIDE PROJECT WITH THE AWESOME GEL-COAT REFINISH OF THIS BEAUTIFUL RIDE. GREAT WORK BY ALL INVOLVED!

The Story Land NH amusement park has an exciting new attraction about to launch – The Living Shores Aquarium. We can’t wait to visit this 32k sq ft interactive experience once it’s open. Baynum Painting’s team was thrilled to install the building’s decorative aqua-themed exterior coating scheme – check out these great before and after shots! Thank you to all of our friends at Palace Entertainment for choosing Baynum – the world’s leading amusement and theme park painting / coating provider for over 30 years!

Our employee appreciation dinner was a great time to thank our awesome employees! 2018 was another hugely successful year because of their hard work and dedication.

Looking forward to seeing what 2019 has in store!

This year Baynum Painting has had the honor of receiving the George Campbell Award for completing the Coney Island Cyclone repaint in 2016.

The George Campbell Award honors a difficult or complex industrial or commercial coatings project. Challenges may include extreme environmental conditions, time constraints, limited access or high traffic, complex structural components, or coordination with multiple trades or subcontractors.

CONEY ISLAND’S CYCLONE 

Owner: Coney Island’s Luna Park

Contractor/Applicator: Baynum Painting

Coating Material Supplier: PPG Protective and Marine Coatings

The world’s most famous roller coaster, built in 1927, received some special attention from Baynum Painting’s crew. With 88 years of neglect and damage from the elements our team worked hard at prepping and removing worn paint and corrosion. The iconic ride has been restored to a beautiful new white finish and we are honored to have had a hand in the ride’s remarkable renovation.

This is Baynum Painting’s second SSPC award, in 2008 having been a recipient of their William Johnson Award for painting Six Flags Scream at Fiesta Texas.

This week in Orlando Florida is the AIMS International (Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers) Safety Seminar, a comprehensive annual training expo for all types of Amusement Industry professionals.

Baynum Painting’s team is on-site instructing classes on ways to successfully control and remediate corrosion on amusement rides, an important part of a park’s  maintenance operation.  Having completed over 200 major ride renovations on amusement rides during its 30 year history, the experience and unique industry knowledge that Baynum’s team brings is invaluable when considering ways to maintain a ride’s coating.

Sherwin Williams’ industrial coating specialist, and NACE engineer Gary Vorick is seen here leading one of the course discussions.  Vorick has worked closely with the Baynum team to specify coatings on many ride projects over the years.

We were thrilled to be able to sponsor and take part in this week’s valuable seminar.  Thank you to Gary, the folks at AIMS, and all of the industry professionals who are working so hard to keep safety a top priority for our favorite amusement parks everywhere!

For more information on how to properly maintain your park’s amusement park rides, please contact the Baynum Painting team today.