Over 300 exhibitors will be
showcasing the latest food and beverage industry innovations at the event,
which will take place from 3rd-5th September at the Espacio Riesco Convention
Center. This includes the resin flooring specialists Flowcrete Americas, which
will be displaying its food-safe-flooring system Flowfresh at booth C26.
Food & Service 2014 is an
excellent opportunity for the 12,000 attending industry professionals to
network, share information and discover more about the newest products and most
up to date technologies to come to the market.
A long list of professionals
will be attending the event, including executives, decision makers, operations
managers, purchasers, chefs, nutritionists and safety experts - representing
everything from supermarkets, convenience stores and retail venues to casinos,
hospitals, hotels and restaurants.
The Managing Director of
Flowcrete Americas, Dave McNeece, said: “Food & Service 2014 is a great
opportunity for us to introduce Flowfresh to Chile’s food suppliers, as we will
be able to explain the benefits and practicalities of installing a Flowfresh
floor face-to-face with the field’s key individuals.
“Flowfresh represents a new
generation of food-safe flooring within Chile, as it will provide a first-rate
floor that has been tailored specifically to enhance on-site hygiene while
simultaneously providing added operational benefits that maximize the site’s
potential.”
Flowcrete Americas will be at
the event together with Productos Cave, a Euclid Chemicals company, which it is
working in partnership with to bring its range of seamless urethane systems to
Chile’s food and beverage industry.
Flowfresh is ideal for food
environments, as not only does it create a seamless finish that is easy to
clean, but it has the antimicrobial additive Polygiene® incorporated throughout
the resin material.
Polygiene® is able to inhibit
the growth of 99.9% of bacteria on the surface of the floor. It works by
emitting powerful silver ions capable of destroying all gram-positive and
gram-negative bacteria that it comes into contact with.
The strength and
durability of cementitious urethane, combined with its resistance to chemicals
and thermal shock, means that Flowfresh will be able to maintain an
unblemished, impermeable and crack-free finish for an extended period of time.
This is a vital factor for
areas involved in the manufacture, storage, processing and sale of food, as it
ensures that the floor does not harbor unwanted bacteria in hard-to-clean gaps
and cracks. Failing to eradicate these sources of contamination could lead to
the produce being compromised – a scenario that could have highly damaging consequences,
both financially and to the company’s brand reputation.
The robust nature of every
solution in the Flowfresh range means facility managers can confidently expose
the floor to the typical challenges of food environments, such as frequent hot
water washes, corrosive cleaning chemicals and continuous use, without worrying
for the floor’s seamless nature or appearance.
Developers can make use of
the adaptability of the Flowfresh system to increase safety levels with the
inclusion of anti-slip aggregates or signage, both of which can be tailored to
bespoke requirements. In addition locations where aesthetics are a significant
factor can make use of the system’s design versatility and range of colors to
install eye-catching and attractive floors.
Food suppliers interested in
finding out more can talk to Flowcrete Americas in-depth about specific issues,
locations and projects at the resin flooring specialist’s booth.
To contact Flowcrete
Americas please visit www.flowcreteamericas.com/contact-us
