--- title: Portamix Blog | Eddy Suckling description: "We help you improve your profitability in mixing and placing self-levelling compounds: detailed tutorials, case studies and articles from compound manufacturers and installers alike." --- [![PortaMix](https://blog.portamix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Portamix_April2020/images/PortaMix.png?width=1000&name=PortaMix.png)](https://portamix.com/) - [Products](https://www.portamix.com/products) - [Mega Hippo Mixers](https://portamix.com/mega-hippo-mixers/) - [Pelican Cart](https://portamix.com/pelican-cart/) - [Motor Accessories](https://portamix.com/motor-accessories/) - [Hand Mixers](https://portamix.com/hand-mixers/) - [Spare Parts](https://portamix.com/spare-parts/) - [Where to Buy](https://portamix.com/find-a-dealer/) - [Where to Hire](https://portamix.com/hireshop/) - [About us](https://portamix.com/about/) - [Our Story](https://portamix.com/about/our-story/) - [Our People](https://portamix.com/about/our-people/) - [In the Community](https://portamix.com/about/in-the-community/) - [Careers](https://portamix.com/about/careers/) - Resources - [Videos](https://portamix.com/videos/) - [Reviews](https://portamix.com/reviews/) - [Brochures & Catalogues](https://portamix.com/brochures-catalogues/) - [Technical Information](https://portamix.com/technical-information/) - [Technical Drawings](https://portamix.com/technical-drawings/) - [User Manuals](https://portamix.com/user-manual/) - [Contact](https://portamix.com/contact-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.portamix.com/) ### Portamix blog Helping you improve your profitability in mixing and placing self-levelling compounds: detailed tutorials, case studies and articles from compound manufacturers and installers alike. #### Subscribe - Archive - Categories - Search - [All (26)](https://blog.portamix.com) - [Mega Hippo (19)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/mega-hippo) - [Self levelling coatings (18)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/self-levelling-coatings) - [flooring trends (7)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/flooring-trends) - [Mega Hippo GEN-2 (5)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/mega-hippo-gen-2) - [flooring (3)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/flooring) - [Mixers - Forced Action (2)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/mixers-forced-action) - [Mixers - Hand (2)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/mixers-hand) - [Reviews (2)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/reviews) - [concrete floor coatings (2)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/concrete-floor-coatings) - [hippo mixer (2)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/hippo-mixer) - [Helix (1)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/helix) - [New Release (1)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/new-release) - [Productivity Factor (1)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/productivity-factor) - [Pump (1)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/pump) - [epoxy flooring (1)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/epoxy-flooring) - [forced action mixers (1)](https://blog.portamix.com/tag/forced-action-mixers) ![Eddy Suckling](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ef867d5a150e9642999577e16f78d89f) ## Eddy Suckling ### Recent Posts ### [TOP 3 CRITICAL CHALLENGES FACING CONSTRUCTION COATING APPLICATORS](https://blog.portamix.com/top-3-needs-and-challenges-facing-construction-coating-applicators) Usually, the objective of being in business is to successfully provide for your goals in life and become financially secure for the future. Great ideas – but increasingly challenging! [More](https://blog.portamix.com/top-3-needs-and-challenges-facing-construction-coating-applicators) ### [ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HELIX.](https://blog.portamix.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-your-helix) The one spot that'll give you everything you need to know about the helix: from knowing how to use it, to knowing when to use the correct one.  [More](https://blog.portamix.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-your-helix) ### [PRODUCTIVITY: What it is & Why is it important?](https://blog.portamix.com/productivity-what-it-is-why-it-is-important) **Productivity Factor** The measure of productivity and cost efficiency relating to the real financial labor cost per square foot/ meter of coating material installed. [More](https://blog.portamix.com/productivity-what-it-is-why-it-is-important) ### [It's official! Introducing Mega Hippo GEN-2](https://blog.portamix.com/its-official-introducing-mega-hippo-gen-2) **Perfection is a journey, not a destination as the Mega Hippo GEN-2 displays.** Possibly known in the development stage as the 'X-Generation Mega Hippo' this machine is now available as the [**Portamix Mega Hippo GEN-2.**](https://portamixglobal.com/product/mega-hippo-generation-ii/) [More](https://blog.portamix.com/its-official-introducing-mega-hippo-gen-2) ### [How much faster is the Portamix Mega Hippo?](https://blog.portamix.com/how-much-faster-is-the-portamix-mega-hippo) **"We would reckon that its two thirds faster than any other mixer on the market."** With close to 20 years of experience in epoxy flooring, Profloor Epoxy Systems has worked together with architects, engineers, and construction firms to provide long-lasting surface solutions, all at a competitive price.  [More](https://blog.portamix.com/how-much-faster-is-the-portamix-mega-hippo) ### [We have been using Hippos for the last 15 years](https://blog.portamix.com/we-have-been-using-hippos-for-the-last-15-years) With over 20 years experience in the industry, AllPrep Director David Kealy understands the need to maintain project deadlines and access requirements on both  [More](https://blog.portamix.com/we-have-been-using-hippos-for-the-last-15-years) ### [10 Reasons you need to use a Portamix Mega Hippo.](https://blog.portamix.com/10-reasons-you-need-to-use-a-portamix-mega-hippo) You know, it's often said that everything happens for a reason and there's a reason for everything.  Well, whether we believe that statement or not,  [More](https://blog.portamix.com/10-reasons-you-need-to-use-a-portamix-mega-hippo) ### [Video: Mixing self-levellers - the hidden costs and how to reduce them](https://blog.portamix.com/video-mixing-self-levellers-the-hidden-costs-and-how-to-reduce-them) You know, we humans are fascinating creatures. But we also can be puzzling creatures of habit! Puzzling, as not all our habits are good, yet we keep doing them. [More](https://blog.portamix.com/video-mixing-self-levellers-the-hidden-costs-and-how-to-reduce-them) ### [What's the difference between a forced action mixer and the Mega Hippo?](https://blog.portamix.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-forced-action-mixer-and-the-mega-hippo) We often get asked, "What is the difference between a forced action mixer and the Mega Hippo?" 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