INDUSTRIAL SAFETY - A WHISKY BUSINESS
Harsh conditions and heavy traffic in breweries and distilleries mean that it is essential for floors to be well-maintained to ensure they are as safe as possible. Resin flooring
manufacturer, Flowcrete, presents two examples of how their products were used when refurbishing the floors in whisky distilleries.
Alcoholic drinks manufacturers are often faced with a variety of flooring issues due to the extreme temperatures, corrosive ingredients and heavy equipment inherent to the production process.
Specialist solutions are therefore required to ensure that the floors within these facilities are able to withstand the site’s working conditions. This is vital because, if the floor fails, it can lead to
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an unhygienic and unsafe environment prone to bacterial contamination, accidents and the risk of regulatory non-compliance.
These issues were exemplified recently at two leading Scottish whisky distilleries, which utilised durable resin systems to ensure that the floors supporting the whisky production would maintain a seamless, easy-to- clean and safe surface.
GLENKINCHIE At Glenkinchie Distillery, the home of ‘The Edinburgh Malt’, a new floor was required to refurbish the existing quarry tile floor within key areas of its facility. As substantial areas within the distillery are used and seen by visitors on tours, it was essential that the new floor finish consistently impressed by presenting an unblemished and visually appealing image despite the difficult working
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