We eat and drink every day. Food must be freshly prepared. Food processing companies must meet their delivery deadlines. These are just three reasons why food processing companies cannot afford to come to a standstill. This is why they need reliable floor systems which are robust, durable and waterproof: to meet high standards of hygiene, prevent food contamination and guarantee its shelf-life.
Your benefits at a glance:
Waterproof, robust, attractive and durable flooring for food processing companies
Mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance
Optimized slip resistance
Easy to clean and disinfect
Installation even during production runs
Tested and certified flooring
Regular maintenance checks
Fits into any time slot
ABC’s customized floor solutions not only encompass the seamless cleanroom floor coating but also the entire floor construction. This includes slope and screed work as well as installing and sealing drainage systems which meet customers’ specific needs. We are flexible and can work during your production runs or outside of production hours. We take care to ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum and that your production still runs smoothly – without having to compromise on quality and hygiene.
SalzburgMilch and ABC can look back on a successful cooperation over decades – and with good reason. Both of our companies are firmly rooted in Salzburg and dedicated to innovation and high-quality. As a reliable partner in the construction industry, ABC has completed several projects for SalzburgMilch over the years. We have always been delighted with the results.
Andreas Gasteiger CEO SalzburgMilch
We have worked with ABC for more than 15 years now. They have always completed all of our company extensions and conversions on time and to the highest quality standards. The annual maintenance check-up of all our floors – from goods incoming, production to packaging – have always been performed reliably and professionally. We are extremely satisfied with ABC’s work and can recommend them unreservedly.
Stefan Keck Executive Shareholder Ebrofrost Holding GmbH
ABC convinced me with their strategic approach to optimizing the ground preparation during its inspection of a building shell.Their professional site preparation and meticulous work ensured the integrity of the existing structure at all times. They also did a great job of cleaning and tidying the site after the project was completed. The precise and high-quality result speaks for itself, right down to the very last detail – thank you very much!
Franz Johann Ebner MAS CEO YOUKON WILDER LACHS and PUR ALPEN RAUCH
our solutions
for floors in the food processing industry
ABC LebensmittelTERRAZZO®
Waterproof and attractive hygienic floor for a high aesthetic appeal
ABC LebensmittelTERRAZZO ® is an innovative, durable and attractive flooring system which has been especially designed to meet the stringent requirements of the food processing industry. It convinces with its outstanding resistance to heavy-duty loads, is easy to clean and provides sufficient slip resistance. To cut a good figure in any audit, it offers a range of practical features: drainage systems and channels can be incorporated seamlessly into the floor with thermal stability to provide added safety and hygiene. An attractive floor that will pass any audit and guarantee that companies maintain high sales prices.
Fast curing, early waterproofing design option (WITHOUT the use of solvents, WITHOUT contaminating open food)
Very easy to clean
Non-discolouring design available
Flexible design with crack-bridging in combination with tested and certified sealing compound (DIN 18534, i.e. ÖN B3692) available
* This information is indicative and without obligation. Only properties that are stipulated in the written contract are warranted properties. Depending on the design, the product properties can vary. ** AgBB: The German Committee for the Health-related Evaluation of Building Products
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Tested and certified in accordance with §31 section 1 of the German LFGB (Food Safety Act)
Good chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Good abrasion resistance, high impact resistance
Various anti-slip classes R9-R12
Installation heights of 4 to 8 mm
ATEX-compliant, i.e. anti-static conductive
Anti-bacterial surface ABC BakFREE System
ABC URSUS CT PU CONCRETE
Robust floors for heavy-duty traffic.
ABC URSUS CT PU CONCRETE is a polyurethane concrete floor which offers high chemical and thermal resistance. It is especially suitable for the food-processing industry with its high standards of hygiene as well as the chemical industry and certain areas of the pharmaceutical industry. It can be cleaned using intensive detergents and steam jets and can permanently withstand hot CIP water.
Tested and certified in accordance with §31 section 1 of the German LFGB (Food Safety Act)
Certified for use as industrial kitchen flooring
High chemical resistance to acids and lyes (some discolouring possible)
High temperature resistance: -40°C to +150°C dry (+120°C wet) depending on the layer thickness
Incredibly impact resistant, robust, and abrasion resistant
Various anti-slip classes (R9-R13) available
Installation heights of 6 to 11 mm
Anti-static and conductive option: Ursus CT PU Concrete EL+ (in accordance with DIN EN 1081, i.e. IEC 61340)
Low emission rate, i.e. AgBB-compliant for all rooms
Anti-bacterial surface option (bacterio-static activity in accordance with ISO 22196:2011-08 and JIS 2801:2000)
Flammability class Bfl-s1
Hygienic, pore-free, and waterproof surfaces
Easy to clean, also with steam jets
Snow chain resistant design available
* This information is indicative and without obligation. Only properties that are stipulated in the written contract are warranted properties. Depending on the design, the product properties can vary. ** AgBB: The German Committee for the Health-related Evaluation of Building Products
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Tested and certified in accordance with §31 section 1 of the German LFGB (Food Safety Act)
Highly chemical resistant
Temperature resistance: -40°C to +150°C dry (+120°C wet)
High impact resistance
Various anti-slip classes R9-R13
Installation heights of 6 to 11 mm
ATEX-compliant, i.e. anti-static conductive
Anti-bacterial surface ABC BakFREE System
ABC ZIRRUS CHEM® BakFREE
Highly effective, antibacterial sealing.
ABC ZIRRUS CHEM® BakFREE sealing is an innovative and highly effective solution for containing germs on floor, wall and ceiling coatings in pharmaceutical production facilities. It is bacteriostatic and irreversibly prevents microbial reproduction. The system has been tested by the Fraunhofer Institute and awarded the CSM (Cleanroom Suitable Material) seal of approval. ABC ZIRRUS CHEM BakFree sealing can be incorporated into new buildings, but also applied to existing floors: The ultimate game changer in germ prevention.
GMP-, FDA-compliant (Grades A, B, C, D), ISO 14644-1-compliant (Classes 4-9)
High chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Good abrasion resistance
Anti-slip classes R9 – R10 available, i.e. depending on the existing construction
Installation height approx. 0.10 mm
Antibacterial surface (bacterio-static activity in accordance with ISO 22196:2011-08 and JIS 2801:2000)
Hygienic, pore-free, and waterproof surface
Flammability class Bfl-s1
Anti-slip to max. R10
Tested for H2O2 decontamination
Complete floor resurfacing possible within 24 to 48 hrs, even for fixed floors
* This information is indicative and without obligation. Only properties that are stipulated in the written contract are warranted properties. Depending on the design, the product properties can vary.
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GMP Grades A-D, ISO Classes 4-9
High chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Strong abrasion resistance
Anti-slip classes R9-R10
Installation height approx. 0,01 mm
Flammability class Bfl-s1
Pore-free and waterproof
ABC Wall Coatings
Waterproof. Robust. 100% seamless.
ABC wall coatings are customized, high-quality durable surface solutions which are particularly resilient and easy to clean. They are ideal for use in areas with strict wall requirements on waterproofing, resilience and cleanability, e.g. in pharmaceutical production, CIP rooms, etc. In addition, ABC wall and ceiling coatings can also be applied in other high-traffic hygiene areas: industrial kitchens and other areas in the food processing industry like bakeries, butchers, dairies, or breweries. This makes them a considerably durable, hygienic, versatile, and robust solution in challenging environments.
Robust and seamless wall coatings for the most stringent hygiene requirements
GMP-, FDA-compliant (Grades A, B, C, D), ISO 14644-1–compliant (classes 4-9)
Good chemical resistance
Temperature resistant: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Rigid + robust or flexible + crack-bridging
Smooth or structured
Layer thickness of 1.2 to 3.0 mm, depending on type of reinforcement and material
Can be affixed to tiles and panels (after prior testing)
Low emission, i.e. AgBB**-compliant – suitable for all rooms
Anti-bacterial surface option (bacterio-static activity in accordance with ISO 22196:2011-08 and JIS 2801:2000)
Flammability class Cfl-s1 to Bfl-s1
Hygienic, pore-free, and waterproof surfaces
Tested for H2O2 decontamination
Color-stable design option (even when exposed to UV rays)
Easy to clean, even when using high pressure cleaners
* This information is indicative and without obligation. Only properties that are stipulated in the written contract are warranted properties. Depending on the design, the product properties can vary. ** AgBB: The German Committee for the Health-related Evaluation of Building Products
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GMP A-D, ISO classes 4-9
Good chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Rigid + robust or flexible + crack-bridging
Layer thickness of 1.2 to 3.0 mm
Anti-bacterial surface option
Flammability class Cfl-s1 to Bfl-s1
Easy to clean
Slip-resistant
Waterproof
Robust
Renovations and New Buildings
Our customers value the extensive experience of our professional team. Businesses in the food processing industry – bakeries, butchers, dairies, or other food processing companies – must observe high standards of hygiene.
Where there is smoke, there is fire. And where floors need to be renovated, production comes to a standstill. This is why our team also works outside of regular working hours to ensure that your production downtime is kept at an absolute minimum.
Are you planning a new building? Even before the first shovel has hit the ground, we advise planners and architects on the optimum floor construction. We provide floor systems which can fully withstand the heavy-duty traffic in the food processing industry, thus avoiding costly repairs later on.
The first international guidelines on pharmaceutical floor renovations including 160 relevant points. Our GMP compass for pharmaceutical floor renovation.
We identify and solve problems early on, saving you costs in the long run
Benefit from our sound knowledge of the food processing industry
Just as a car requires regular maintenance, so, too, must flooring be maintained regularly in the food processing industry to ensure its functionality and prevent downtime. If production has to be interrupted because you have neglected to maintain your flooring, this can cost both time and money. To avoid such inconveniences, we inspect your floor thoroughly. We accurately assess its condition and recommend the necessary measures to be taken. Don’t delay – contact us to arrange an appointment for your maintenance check-up today. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Where are floor coatings applied in the food processing industry?
Food processing floor coatings are found in several areas where high standards of safety and hygiene are crucial. Below you will find some of the most important areas:
Food production halls
Abattoirs and the meat industry
Dairies and cheese factories
Beverage industry and breweries
Bakeries and confectioners
Fish processing factories
Restaurants and industrial kitchens
Canteens
Cold storage warehouses and deep freezing chambers
Food packaging plants
Food storage warehouses/facilities
Fruit and vegetable processing
Confectionary manufacturers
These areas benefit from flooring that has been especially designed for the food processing industry and convinces with its tailored features. It offers the ideal combination of hygiene, safety, and durability, even under rigorous manufacturing conditions. Not only does this guarantee product safety, but it also enables safe and efficient work procedures, thereby contributing to a company’s efficiency and stability in the long run.
What floor requirements does the food processing industry have to meet?
The food processing industry has extremely high flooring requirements. In order to meet these strict hygiene and safety standards, the material that is used must demonstrate specific properties:
Food suitability: The coating must meet legal requirements, be free of contaminants and easy to clean for optimum hygiene.
Temperature resistant: The floor coating must withstand extreme temperatures in cool storage warehouses or kitchens, without losing its structural integrity or functionality.
Chemical resistant: .The floor must be resistant to detergents and disinfectants to ensure lasting safety and hygiene.
Resilient: The floor coating must withstand heavy-duty traffic and be highly abrasion resistant to remain durable.
Odour-neutral:. Floor coatings in food processing areas must be odourless to maintain the food quality.
Slip resistant: The floor must be slip resistant to prevent accidents and guarantee employees’ health and safety.
Durable: A good floor coating is still functional and looks good even after years of intensive use.
Low emissions: Environmentally friendly, low-emission floor coatings lessen the impact on people’s health and surroundings and foster a healthy working environment.
Seamless: A seamless surface prevents the accumulation of dirt and bacteria which facilitates cleaning and ensures consistent hygiene.
Decorative: An attractive floor fosters a pleasant working environment and increases the well-being and motivation of the employees.
The combination of these features guarantees that floor coatings meet the highest requirements in the food processing industry and ensure full compliance with product safety standards and working conditions.
What is the most suitable flooring for the food processing industry?
The choice of the right flooring depends on the specific requirements in the field of use: such as traffic, hygiene regulations and environmental conditions.
We recommend the following floor types for the food processing industry:
Epoxy resin flooring: Advantages: Extremely resilient, chemical resistant, seamless, easy to clean, odour neutral, durable, slip resistant. Area of use: production halls, storage rooms, packaging plants, kitchens.
Polyurethane resin flooring: Advantages: High elasticity, temperature resistant, chemical resistant, resilient, odour neutral, slip-resistant, durable. Area of use: Abattoirs, dairies, breweries, cold storage warehouses.
Polyurethane concrete flooring: Advantages: Very high temperature resistance, chemical resistant, extremely resilient, seamless, durable, slip-resistant. Area for use: Areas with extreme fluctuations in temperature, such as kitchens, cold storage, deep freezing chambers.
We are happy to help you find the right flooring for your specific needs.
How long does it take to apply flooring in the food processing industry?
Applying flooring in the food processing industry usually takes 2 to 12 days, depending on what type of coating is used and the specific project requirements. Careful planning and preparation are crucial to save time and ensure that the procedure runs as smoothly as possible. Many factors must be taken into account here: The choice of flooring, the size of the room or building, the on-site conditions (temperature and humidity) as well as the specific project requirements, e.g. hygiene standards or heavy-duty demands.
When we renovate a floor, we want to make sure you don’t lose out on valuable production time. That’s why we can work during your production runs but also during production-free hours, such as at night or at the weekend. This minimizes downtime and allows you to continue your operations with hardly any disruption and without having to compromise on quality or hygiene standards. We are flexible to accommodate your schedule and ongoing operations and make sure our work is done fast and efficiently.
