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Jan172023

6 Gowning Room Design Tips

17/01/2023

6 Gowning Room Design Tips for Food Manufacturers Designing and planning a gowning room can be complicated, as there is so much to fit into…

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Nov292022

Ideal Flooring for Abattoirs & Meat Processors

29/11/2022

Ideal Flooring for Abattoirs & Meat Processors With a workforce of around 34,000 people, the Australian Meat Processing Sector is a world leader in processing…

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Nov32022

Ideal Flooring for Dairy Manufacturers

03/11/2022

Ideal Flooring in Dairy Manufacturing Facilities Dairy is one of Australia’s most important rural industries, producing approximately 8.8 billion litres of milk in 2018-19 and…

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May122022

Enhanced Preventative Maintenance in Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facilities

12/05/2022

Enhanced Preventative Maintenance in Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facilities Enhanced preventative maintenance is a critical component to any maintenance strategy, particularly in the demanding environment…

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Mar172022
Machinery & Tank - Snackbrands | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Safe & Efficient Bunding & Drainage Solutions

17/03/2022

Fluid Drainage & Management in Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facilities Proactive fluid management in food manufacturing facilities is essential for efficient and safe operation of…

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Mar102022

Upcoming audit? Here’s our pre-audit guide for flooring.

10/03/2022

Food Safety Standards in Food Manufacturing Facilities Food safety hygiene standards in the food manufacturing industry are high, and rightly so. Failure to adhere to…

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Mar42022

Food-Safe Segregation for Internal Construction

04/03/2022

Food Safe Segregation for Internal Construction Internal construction work is a necessity within food and beverage manufacturing environments. Whether it be upgrading an area, installing…

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Feb172022

Repurposing an Area? Here’s some advice you might need.

17/02/2022

Internal Construction & Repurposing in Food Manufacturing Facilities Internal construction in the food and beverage manufacturing industry is huge. Every year, new supply contracts are…

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Feb102022

Bringing Traffic Management Plans to Life

10/02/2022

Prioritising Safety & Hygiene in the Food & Beverage Sector At the core of many major food manufacturing companies is the safety and protection of…

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Jan272022

Food-Safe Wall Protection

27/01/2022

The Wall Protection Challengein the Food & Beverage Sector Food manufacturing facilities are noisy, fast-paced environments. With so many people working in these factories, trolleys…

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Jan202022

Hygienic Drainage Solutions

20/01/2022

The Drainage Challengein the Food & Beverage Sector Drainage systems in food production facilities are under a lot of pressure due to high traffic, grease,…

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Jan132022

Holistically-Designed Flooring Solutions

13/01/2022

Holistically-Designed Flooring Solutions A holistically-designed flooring solution in the food manufacturing sector is one that has been thoroughly thought out by a consultant, designed by…

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Dec212021

4 Important Flooring Design Factors

21/12/2021

For a project to be successful, flooring must be designed specifically with the individual room requirements in mind. But most of all, it needs to…

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Dec92021
Commercial Bakery flooring

What is a Food-Safe Floor?

09/12/2021

The term food-safe flooring is not defined in the Food Safe Standards, nor is there any certificate that can be obtained for it. It is…

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Nov252021

3 Main Factors that Contribute to Slips, Trips & Falls in the Workplace

25/11/2021

A smooth floor, freshly drenched in a combination of oils and water, casual footwear, a fallen sign, and a hasty employee, a recipe for disaster.…

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Nov112021

Sustainability in Flooring

11/11/2021

As the Earth’s resources are dwindling, it is critical that we do what we can to use our planet’s resources responsibly and preserve what we…

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Oct282021

How to choose the right flooring solution for your needs

28/10/2021

With so many requirements to meet, and standards to uphold, it can be a difficult decision to know what flooring solution is right for your…

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Oct212021

Short Guide to Keeping Floors Clean & Safe

21/10/2021

The process of keeping floors clean and safe in the food manufacturing industry varies from site to site, and from process to process. But whatever…

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Oct122021

No Compromise Slip-Resistant Flooring

12/10/2021

In the Food and Beverage manufacturing industry, two of the highest priorities is employee safety and food safety. In the world of flooring, these two challenges are in…

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Oct72021
Temperature Resistant Flooring #1, North Rocks Cold Store :: Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

What flooring solutions have thermal shock resistance?

07/10/2021

The importance of thermal shock resistant flooring primarily stems from two common scenarios in food manufacturing facilities: A coolroom, freezer or blast freezer right beside…

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Sep302021

Importance of Coving in a Food Manufacturing Facility

30/09/2021

Food grade coving is an essential part of the factory floor within the food & beverage industry. Not many areas of the floor are as…

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Sep92021

Value in using multiple colours for safety

09/09/2021

The main purpose of flooring in Food Manufacturing facilities is for compliance. With the ANZ Food Standards Code Standard 3.2.3 outlining the need of a…

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Aug192021
Forklift & Foot Traffic Segregation | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Traffic Management Best Practice

19/08/2021

Traffic Management in Food Manufacturing Facilities The changing requirements in food and beverage manufacturing facilities creates an ongoing struggle for plant/site managers to produce an…

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Aug52021

A Comprehensive Guide to Flooring

05/08/2021

The food and beverage manufacturing industry of Australia is a high-standard, face-paced industry with little room for error. Downtime is scheduled months in advance, and…

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Jul262021
Slip Resistant Floor #1, Bakers Maison :: Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Non-Slip Flooring Requirements & Guidance

26/07/2021

Regulatory Requirements The overarching regulatory requirement for food-grade flooring is found in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (“the ANZ Food Standards Code”). Under…

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Jul122021
Meat processing facility flooring

Flooring Challenges in the Abattoir & Meat Processing Industry

12/07/2021

The requirements for flooring in food manufacturing facilities seem clear and straight forward, but achieving 100% compliance in the abattoir and meat processing industry is…

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Jun232021

SteriCove Solution

23/06/2021

Food grade coving is an essential part of the factory floor within the food & beverage industry. Good quality coving ensures liquids do not leak…

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Jun142021

Comparing Flooring Solutions for Beverage Production Facilities

14/06/2021

While the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code sets out the requirements for flooring in food manufacturing facilities, it spends little time exploring the available…

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Jun112021
Flooring at Allied Pinnacle

Best flooring for food manufacturing facilities

11/06/2021

Is polyurethane cement the best flooring solution for food manufacturing facilities? Why has one company recommended polyurethane cement and the other epoxy? Epoxy seems to…

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Jun72021

Available Antimicrobial Technology

07/06/2021

What are antimicrobial agents? To understand the role of antimicrobial agents, we need to familiarise ourselves with what they are. Antimicrobial agents are a mixture…

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Jun22021

Dairy Production Facility Flooring Guide

02/06/2021

Selecting the right flooring solution for a Dairy Production Facility Dairy production facilities are fast-paced, busy environments. From wet production areas, to extreme temperature variances,…

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Apr142021

Passive vs Active Antimicrobial Flooring

14/04/2021

Passive vs Active Antimicrobial Flooring With sanitation standards and cleanliness ever so important, hygiene and antimicrobial properties has become a major factor of consideration when…

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Oct72020
Food Technicians in Processing Plant | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Tips for Easy Floor Maintenance

07/10/2020

Flooring in food & beverage factories is an investment, so it’s worth looking after it. In Australia, floors in food & beverage manufacturing facilities must…

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Sep222020
Commercial Flooring | Allied Finishes Commercial Flooring Solutions

Top Tips for Improving Flooring Safety

22/09/2020

Choose a smooth non-porous surface. In food processing facilities, every seam and joint across a floor surface represents a potential contamination risk. Select a seamless,…

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Aug252020
Work Table with Tablet & Coffee | Allied Finishes Commercial Flooring Solutions

Scheduling Projects During COVID-19

25/08/2020

Impact of COVID-19 on capital projects & maintenance works The impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) have significantly tested the ability of Food & Beverage Manufacturers to…

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Jul132020
Blue Floor #2 - General Mills | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Importance of Non-Slip Flooring

13/07/2020

Non-slip flooring is essential in Food manufacturing plants, as it protects your staff from any slipping hazards. Non-slip flooring provides grip for forklifts and other…

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Jul12020
General Mills Flooring Project | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

What Makes a Floor “Food Grade”?

01/07/2020

It’s a common question: what exactly is food-grade flooring? How do you comply, and is there anything else you should watch for to make sure your floor…

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Jun42020
Crack in the Road | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Importance of Concrete Protection

04/06/2020

Concrete floors are extremely porous by nature. Acids, alkalis, solvents, and other chemicals/compounds are easily absorbed by the concrete slab and deteriorate it from within.…

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May62020
Goodman Fielder Bakery Epoxy Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Is Epoxy Flooring Expensive?

06/05/2020

Well, that’s an easy question to ask, but a hard one to answer. A lot depends on the amount of preparation required and flooring system…

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Mar302020
Commercial Flooring | Allied Finishes Commercial Flooring Solutions

Flooring at a Large Commercial Bakery, Sydney

30/03/2020

This project was completed for an existing large food and beverage manufacturer who has returned to us time and time again to manage their flooring…

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Jan272020
Cracked Floors Encourage Salmonella | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Salmonella – the Disease that’s Still Causing Over 150,000 Deaths Each Year

27/01/2020

As an animal borne bacteria, Salmonella is an enormous problem in food and beverage factories where any type of meat or dairy is manufactured, as…

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Jan202020
Casella Family Brands Winery Project | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Is Epoxy Flooring Durable?

20/01/2020

Allied Finishes recently completed a large flooring project at Casella Family Brands Winery. This project was very intense & involved floor graphics, paths, and large…

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Jan62020
Donating to Bushfire Relief | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Allied Finishes Donates $5000 to Those Affected by the Bushfires

06/01/2020

The current bushfire disaster in Australia is without doubt one of the most severe disasters that a huge majority of Australian’s have been affected by…

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Dec232019
Poorly Installed, Failing Floor | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

8 Signs Your Epoxy Flooring Solution was Poorly Installed

23/12/2019

There are many providers out there who promise the world but can’t and don’t deliver. Sadly for many companies, while these providers don’t last long, they can survive long…

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Dec42019
Snack Brands Bund Project, Sydney | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Snack Brands Bund

04/12/2019

Our bunding team just recently completed a job at Snack Brands in Sydney. While one of our crews were there working on the floor, we…

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Nov142019
Baiada Golf Charity Day | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Baiada Golf Charity Day

14/11/2019

Allied Finishes was proud to support Baiada (Steggles) Golf Charity Day on Saturday the 2nd of November. We have a great relationship with Baiada, and…

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Oct102019
Coolroom Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Flooring for Coolrooms

10/10/2019

Flooring for cold storage facilities such as meat coolrooms, dairies, labs, grocery stores, cafes or restaurants must be able to withstand hot & cold temperature…

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Sep172019
Foodborne Illnesses | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Food Safety Practices for Food Processing

17/09/2019

5.4 million cases of foodborne illness occur annually in Australia alone. Poor production methods and sanitation at food processing facilities can spread bacteria such as…

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Sep132019
Riverina Bakery Project | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Is Epoxy Flooring Slip Resistant? Some Flooring Secrets to Know in the Food & Beverage Industry

13/09/2019

The food and beverage industry provide a wide range of products and services that can impact the health of consumers. Therefore it is important to…

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Sep112019
Seamless Surfaces Prevent Bacteria | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

5 Things You Need to Know About Food Safety on the Floor

11/09/2019

The safety in food production facilities can mean one of two things: Food Safety & Employee Safety There are a lot of regulations and laws…

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Sep52019
Non-Slip Food Safe Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Is Your Floor Food Safe?

05/09/2019

As the food and beverage industry grows and demand becomes higher, safeguarding hygiene integrity of produce is becoming a complex task. While these challenges are…

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Sep32019
Experienced Flooring Professionals | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Your Floor, Fully Covered

03/09/2019

What is the biggest problem, worry or pain point to getting an old floor repaired, or a new floor finished? Answer: Paint Failure Whose face…

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Aug292019
Before & After - Commercial Bakery Bund Project | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

New Bund Project at a Large Bakery in Sydney

29/08/2019

“There’s an old saying that if you think safety is expensive, try an accident. Accidents cost a lot of money. And, not only in damage…

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Aug272019
Durable Processing Area Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

How Durable is Your Processing Area Floor

27/08/2019

Processing area floors must be able to withstand an extensive amount of pressure. They need to last a very long period of time despite constant…

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Aug222019
Work Health & Safety Standards Compliant Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Processing Area Floors – 5 Important Things to Remember

22/08/2019

Food processing industry is not exempted in adhering to all WHS standards. The floor of a food processing facility is exposed to all kinds of…

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Aug82019
Commercial Bakery Non-Slip Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Periwinkle Blue Non-Slip Commercial Bakery Floor

08/08/2019

This striking photo of one of our recent flooring projects was taken at a huge commercial bakery in Sydney, NSW. Being one of the biggest…

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Jul312019
Epoxy Floor Project in Sydney | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Recent Epoxy Floor Project in Sydney

31/07/2019

We recently completed a hard wearing non-slip epoxy floor in a food processing factory in Sydney, NSW. The company, being a large bakery that produces…

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Jul242019
Kraft Heinz Canned Meat Factory #1 | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Floor Upgrade to the Tallow Bund – Food Factory in the Riverina

24/07/2019

Being a large producer of canned meat products, Kraft Heinz upgraded their tallow bund area in a durable, non-slip epoxy floor. Being a very tough…

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Jul22019
Abattoirs & Meat Processing Factories | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Heavy Traffic

02/07/2019

Food and beverage manufacturing facilities are environments of severe wear for floors. Constant traffic from forklifts, heavy machinery and pedestrians, combined with ongoing exposure to…

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Jun212019
Watch a Short Clip | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

We Cut Downtime

21/06/2019

Every food factory is always under significant time constraints, particularly when it comes to maintenance. Downtime has a negative effect on the company, but how…

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Apr32019
Custom Floor Coatings - Coprice, Leeton | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Recent Project at Coprice

03/04/2019

Allied Finishes recently completed a large flooring project for Coprice, Leeton; a well-known manufacturer of rice. This company was experiencing issues with pooling liquids immediately…

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Mar282019
Allied EasyCoat | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

EasyCoat – Buy Online Now!!

28/03/2019

Allied EasyCoat is our much loved repair kit for our customers in the food & beverage industry. Due to its ease of use and safety…

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Mar212019
Forklift & Foot Traffic Segregation | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Forklift & Foot Traffic Segregation

21/03/2019

This flooring project was completed earlier in the year at a large food processing facility in the Riverina. Creating clear segregation between forklift and foot…

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Mar72019
Wrong Floor Coating Solution Example | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Wrong Flooring Specifications = Increase in Production Time

07/03/2019

One of the things we regularly see in the food industry is the wrong specification for the wrong floor, such as the floor in the…

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Feb282019
Salmonella | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Why is Salmonella Still Causing 150,000 Deaths Each Year?

28/02/2019

As an animal borne bacteria, Salmonella is an enormous problem in food and beverage factories where any type of meat or dairy is manufactured, as…

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Feb202019
Chemical Resistant Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Chemical Resistant Flooring

20/02/2019

Concrete floors are extremely porous by nature. Acids, alkalis, solvents, and other chemicals/compounds are easily absorbed by the concrete slab and deteriorate it from within.…

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Feb142019
Planning Your Easter Shutdown | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Have You Planned Your Easter Shutdown?

14/02/2019

Already Easter?? Yes, we have already started scheduling projects for the Easter shutdown. Due to the high demand, we would like to encourage all our…

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Jan232019
Food Floor & Drainage Video | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

7 Step-by-Step Photos on Our Latest Food Floor & Drain Repair

23/01/2019

Click on the video below to watch. If you are needing any floor repairs to ensure you comply with WHS legislation and Australian Food Safety…

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Jan82019
New Year New Solution | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Happy New Year

08/01/2019

To all our customers and suppliers, we wish you the very best for 2019! As our 2019 blast off, we are presenting our customers with…

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Nov212018
Colour Segregation | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Colour Segregation / Coding in Food & Beverage Factories

21/11/2018

Colour segregation or coding in food & beverage factories is very important when it comes to managing different zones. Cross-contamination is a common food safety…

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Nov22018
Food Grade Floor Coatings | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Food Grade Floor Coatings

02/11/2018

What exactly is a food grade floor coating? A food grade floor must be resistant to whatever chemicals are used in the factory. There are…

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Sep262018
Additional Services | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

How are we Different?

26/09/2018

There is one question we are frequently asked when starting with new customers. This is; ‘Why should our company use your services to replace our…

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Aug212018
RRT Operation Drought Relief | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Operation Drought Relief

21/08/2018

Allied Finishes are pleased to be supporting the Rapid Relied Team by donating to Operation Drought Relief. Being a service provider to the Food &…

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Jun272018
Safety Upgrade | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Helping Our Clients Comply with Legislation

27/06/2018

A tedious, and often painful process in factory management, is ensuring the company is compliant with WHS legislation, and also The Food Safety Act of…

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Feb52018
Caution Yellow Tape | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Safety at its Peak

05/02/2018

The before and after illustration below is of a recent project we completed at a large bakery in Sydney. The risks in the ‘before’ image…

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Nov222017
Food Manufacturing Case Study | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Flooring Case Study

22/11/2017

We were recently contracted to carry out works at a large food manufacturing facility in Lithgow. These works consisted of removal of the existing floor,…

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Sep282017
Bakers Maison Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Flooring at Bakers Maison

28/09/2017

Completed flooring works at Bakers Maison – non-slip in B45 Sky Blue. Amazing results! 🙂

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Jul172017
Line Marking Equipment | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Our Line Marking Service

17/07/2017

Introducing the newest addition to our fleet; the Linelazer ES 1000. Saving time & costs whilst ensuring total accuracy, this addition will help to make…

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May162017

Hump Bunding for the Food & Beverage Industry

16/05/2017

Frequent washdowns in food and beverage manufacturing facilities often makes the management of service water a real challenge. Ideally, falls in the plant will be…

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May32017
Production Line Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Flake Flooring for the Food & Beverage Industry

03/05/2017
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Feb282017
Allied Drainage Services | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Allied Drainage

28/02/2017

“As flooring specialists in the food and beverage industry, Allied Finishes also offers consulting, fabrication, and installation of stainless steel floor drainage….” Click on the…

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Feb172017
Before - Hazardous Flooring | Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Slip Hazards in the Workplace

17/02/2017

Wet food processing factories pose some serious flooring safety issues. Mostly, these are related to inadequate drainage, too smooth a floor coating or even an…

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