The choice between epoxy and polyurethane cement flooring systems in high-temperature environments goes far deeper than simple temperature ratings. To truly understand their behavior, we…
In Australia’s fast-paced food and beverage industry, every detail matters. From sourcing the freshest ingredients to maintaining spotless equipment and adhering to strict guidelines, nothing…
In a chicken processing facility, the floor endures more than just foot traffic. It’s exposed to constant moisture, fluctuating temperatures, heavy machinery, and harsh cleaning…
After weeks of planning, preparation, and execution, we finally arrive at the last stage of your flooring and drainage project: Completion & Quality Assurance. This…
In the previous blog, we covered the crucial Project Planning & Kick-off phase, where we established timelines, roles, and communication channels to ensure a smooth…
Thorough planning is essential for any flooring or drainage project in food and beverage manufacturing facilities. At Step 4: Planning and Project Kickoff, we convert…
In our previous blog, we explored the Solution Development phase, where we crafted a tailored plan for your facility’s flooring and drainage system. Now, we…
In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of the Scope & Expectation phase, the first and most critical step in ensuring the success of…
When it comes to flooring and drainage systems in the food and beverage industry, the stakes are incredibly high. Safety, hygiene, and operational efficiency are…
In the food and beverage industry, maintaining stringent safety and hygiene standards is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a critical component of operational success. As…
When it comes to choosing the right flooring for a food and beverage facility, hygiene and cleanability are top priorities. An often overlooked but crucial…
Maintaining a safe working environment in meat processing facilities is crucial, and one of the important factors to consider is slip resistance. Given that these…
Having top-notch flooring is a game-changer for the food and beverage industry. It’s the backbone of any food establishment, keeping things clean, safe, and creating…
Picture this: a bustling food processing facility, where every step is guided by vibrant, purposeful line markings. From delineating traffic lanes for forklifts to outlining…
In the food and beverage manufacturing industry, it’s crucial to uphold a clean and safe environment. Efficient drainage solutions play a pivotal role in achieving…
In the dynamic and bustling setting of the food and beverage industry, the importance of having robust and hygienic flooring cannot be overstated. It is…
In the fast-paced and highly regulated world of food and beverage production, maintaining strict hygiene standards is non-negotiable. Gowning rooms and boot rack rooms are…
In a food manufacturing plant, the choice of flooring is critical to ensuring safety, hygiene, durability, and operational efficiency. Different areas within the facility have…
Food grade flooring is an essential component of food and beverage processing and handling environments, designed to meet the high standards of hygiene and safety…
In the food and beverage manufacturing industry, the efficient management of maintenance activities is crucial to ensure uninterrupted plant operations and meet production goals. One…
In the food processing industry, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene is of utmost importance. With the ever-present risk of contamination and foodborne illnesses,…
Flooring and drainage solutions are crucial for industries such as food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. These industries have unique requirements when it comes to flooring and…
In the food and beverage industry, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment is essential. The right flooring and drainage systems play a crucial role in…
Hygienic flooring and drainage solutions are essential in the food and beverage industry, playing a significant role in maintaining safety and compliance within manufacturing facilities.…
In the complex world of food manufacturing, efficiency is key. Industry leaders navigate a landscape where every component, from machinery to maintenance protocols, is meticulously…
In the dynamic realm of beverage production, the choice of flooring is a crucial aspect that impacts both operational efficiency and safety. Beverage production facilities,…
Essential Hygiene Practices for Food and Beverage Production Floors in Australia In the realm of food and beverage production, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards is paramount.…
Redefining Efficiency: The PU Cement Advantage in Dynamic Production RoomsWith insights from Antony Di Girolamo, National BDM at A&I Coatings In the production room of…
The Importance of Slip Resistant Flooring in Food Manufacturing Facilities Did you know slips, trips & falls account for 22% of serious work related injury…
Safe, Clean, and Efficient: The Benefits of Investing in High-Quality Flooring and Drainage for Your Food Processing Facility When it comes to food processing, safety…
Understanding pH Levels: Flooring Material Compatibility with Cleaning Agents in Food and Beverage Manufacturing Facilities Maintaining a pristine and hygienic environment within the food and…
Thermal Shock Resistance in Flooring: Handling Extreme Temperature Variations In food and beverage manufacturing facilities, maintaining the integrity of the flooring is of utmost importance.…
Designing a Seamless Food-Grade Floor: Coving and Joint Solutions Food and beverage manufacturing facilities face a unique set of challenges, with one of the most…
Designing Effective Falls to Drains: Meeting Australian Standards for Food Facilities In the world of food and beverage manufacturing, precision matters. One often-overlooked yet critical…
Transforming a Warehouse into a Food Production Facility: Flooring Considerations Converting an existing building into a food processing facility can offer a cost-effective solution to…
In food and beverage manufacturing facilities, high-quality drainage offers numerous advantages. Drains play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and hygienic environment by efficiently…
Allied Finishes recently completed a project to transform the production room of a food facility in a large dairy facility in Canberra. The goal of…
Safety and hygiene are of utmost importance in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. To ensure compliance with current regulations and standards, it is crucial…
When it comes to choosing the right flooring solution for your food and beverage manufacturing plant, as all maintenance and engineering managers are aware, it’s…
Scheduling shut down periods to upgrade your industrial facility flooring can be a daunting task. Still, with some planning, you can make the most of…
If you are planning a flooring project for your food and beverage facility, there are several important considerations to keep in mind. Proper planning is…
Commercial Bakery Flooring & Coving Installation In November 22, a large commercial cereal manufacturer approached Allied Finishes in view of upgrading their facility from a…
Wall-mounted, mobile or free-standing – which one is best for your gowning room? Large gowning rooms, small gowning rooms, wide gowning rooms, and thin gowning…
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…
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…
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…
Enhanced Preventative Maintenance in Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facilities Enhanced preventative maintenance is a critical component to any maintenance strategy, particularly in the demanding environment…
Fluid Drainage & Management in Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facilities Proactive fluid management in food manufacturing facilities is essential for efficient and safe operation of…
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…
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…
Internal Construction & Repurposing in Food Manufacturing Facilities Internal construction in the food and beverage manufacturing industry is huge. Every year, new supply contracts are…
Prioritising Safety & Hygiene in the Food & Beverage Sector At the core of many major food manufacturing companies is the safety and protection of…
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…
The Drainage Challengein the Food & Beverage Sector Drainage systems in food production facilities are under a lot of pressure due to high traffic, grease,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Food grade coving is an essential part of the factory floor within the food & beverage industry. Not many areas of the floor are as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Food grade coving is an essential part of the factory floor within the food & beverage industry. Good quality coving ensures liquids do not leak…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Flooring in food & beverage factories is an investment, so it’s worth looking after it. In Australia, floors in food & beverage manufacturing facilities must…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Allied Finishes recently completed a large flooring project at Casella Family Brands Winery. This project was very intense & involved floor graphics, paths, and large…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Flooring for cold storage facilities such as meat coolrooms, dairies, labs, grocery stores, cafes or restaurants must be able to withstand hot & cold temperature…
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…
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…
The safety in food production facilities can mean one of two things: Food Safety & Employee Safety There are a lot of regulations and laws…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Allied EasyCoat is our much loved repair kit for our customers in the food & beverage industry. Due to its ease of use and safety…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Allied Finishes are pleased to be supporting the Rapid Relied Team by donating to Operation Drought Relief. Being a service provider to the Food &…
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…
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…
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,…
Completed flooring works at Bakers Maison – non-slip in B45 Sky Blue. Amazing results! 🙂
Introducing the newest addition to our fleet; the Linelazer ES 1000. Saving time & costs whilst ensuring total accuracy, this addition will help to make…
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…
“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…
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…
