How often do you look at your shop floor? If you’re like most plant managers and facility engineers, all eyes are usually on the equipment, employees and output. It’s only when inspectors come in and the violations add up do you realize your industrial flooring may pose serious risks to the environment. Commercial floors in…
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One of the most common questions we get from Operations Managers is how we value-engineer solutions for food and beverage processing plants. With over 25 years of experience in the industrial flooring space, we understand the challenges and conditions that need to be addressed, and always assess the environment before presenting options to managers in…
“What are the best industrial floors for my facility?” Unfortunately, there is no single answer to that question. The “right” answer depends on the industry and operating requirements for your specific facility. When Black Bear Coatings & Concrete meets with clients to discuss industrial flooring projects, we usually start by asking a series of questions…
To say that green building is a trend would be a misnomer. It’s far from just a developer’s fad sure to be dated in a given period of time. On the contrary, green building is a movement that has proved its value in the residential industry, and it’s now taking commercial construction by storm. More…
The Northeast has a long history of being home to some of the earliest manufacturing facilities – with remnants of suburban mill towns spread throughout the region. As of late, the area is again a mecca of production, and factories are churning out everything from candles to candies, pharmaceuticals to fashions, and everything in between. This…
When it comes time to select commercial flooring options for your facility, it’s important to consider the unique requirements related to your industry. Here are five important factors to keep in mind as you make your flooring decision: 1. Hygiene requirements. In many industries, such as food and beverage, manufacturing, healthcare, and restaurant and food…
Fact, one of the biggest challenges the manufacturing industry faces with regards to industrial flooring is routine maintenance and repair. Depending on the type of production facility, companies typically need to recoat or replace flooring every 5-10 years. During this process, reducing downtime is crucial to avoid any loss of revenue. Shutting down a production floor…
Business owners looking for new or replacement flooring have a number of choices to select from. Most companies go back and forth with whether to lay tile or select a stylized form of concrete. On the surface (pun intended) both options may seem appropriate and will get the job done. But, before making a final…
Flexible factories are taking the industry by storm – changing the flow of workspaces to accommodate more business initiatives and innovation. And while this revolutionary push towards inviting and adaptable workspaces has as much to do with productivity as it does safety, manufacturing companies are quickly learning that this new design is also having a…
As a property manager, you want your facility to look its best, no matter what type of building you are responsible for. The condition of your concrete floors is often more than an aesthetic consideration, as well. Having well-maintained floors is essential for employee, customer, or resident safety, as well as for hygiene purposes in…
