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The Foundation of Dairy Success: Flooring for Dairy Facilities That Meets Australia and New Zealand Standards

When you think of dairy production, you might picture green pastures, content cows and fresh milk. But behind every litre of milk and every block of cheese is a critical element that often goes unnoticed, the floor.

For dairy asset owners and facility managers in Australia and New Zealand, flooring is far more than a surface. Dairy flooring systems play a vital role in safety, hygiene, productivity and regulatory compliance. The right flooring supports daily operations while helping facilities meet strict food safety and animal welfare standards, including New Zealand’s Animal Products Act 1999, Animal Products Regulations 2021, NZCP1: Design and Operation of Farm Dairies, and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Standard 4.2.4 Primary Production and Processing Standard for Dairy Environments. These regulations clearly reinforce the need for durable, hygienic and slip-resistant flooring for dairy facilities.

Epoxy Resins in Focus: Pros, Cons, and Industry Insights

Epoxy resins have become a cornerstone material in modern construction and design, delivering surfaces that are as tough as they are beautiful. From gleaming showroom floors to sterile hospital corridors, this versatile polymer has transformed the way we think about performance flooring.

At Flowcrete, we’ve spent decades refining the science and application of epoxy systems across industrial, commercial, and architectural projects. Our experience offers a unique vantage point on both the strengths and limitations of this remarkable material. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into epoxy resins, exploring their key benefits, common challenges, and the innovations shaping their future.

Flowcrete Australia & Flowcrete NZ Unite on Social Media!

We’re excited to announce that Flowcrete Australia and Flowcrete New Zealand are joining forces on social media to form Flowcrete Pacific! 🎉

This means that you’ll now see us as Flowcrete Pacific across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram—bringing you even more valuable insights, industry knowledge and expert flooring solutions in one seamless experience. However, our websites will continue to run independently, ensuring that local support and information remain easily accessible for both markets.

PU Cement: The Cornerstone of Food & Beverage Flooring

The food and beverage sector has made polyurethane cement floor coatings—also referred to as PU Cement, Poly-cement or PU Concrete—a mainstay of contemporary flooring solutions because of their many advantages that are specifically designed to fulfil the demands and challenges of these environments. Polyurethane cement coatings, which far outperform conventional flooring materials, offer a strong and adaptable option that takes hygienic, safety, and longevity seriously.

Making Waves: A Dive into Aquatic and Leisure Facility Flooring Design

Aquatic and recreational facilities must be built as places where people may rest, exercise, and be healthy; but, if the building materials and design are not carefully addressed, the site may instead pose a slew of problematic health and safety issues.

Resin Flooring: The Secret Ingredient for Safety

The pursuit of quality in the food and beverage sector extends beyond flavor to include a dedication to safety and hygiene. Building and designing food processing facilities is essential to guaranteeing that clean, safe goods are produced. A key decision in this endeavor is the flooring material selection. Resin flooring is crucial to establishing a safe and hygienic atmosphere in food and beverage establishments, yet its importance is sometimes overlooked.

Reduce Downtime with MMA Fast Cure Resin Flooring

Downtime is a hated term in the industrial and commercial flooring industry. Every minute a facility is closed for flooring installation or repair results in lost production and income. Traditional flooring alternatives can require lengthy curing times, causing significant delays in daily operations.

Flowcrete Moves In...

On the back of the new Tremco Construction Products Group formation, Flowcrete and Tremco's QLD based operations have joined forces and moved into a new facility.

Based on Brisbane's northside in the industrial hub of Virginia, the new 1,223m² facility is designed to provide Flowcrete and Tremco customers with improved and more efficient stock supply.  The CPG facility features a large warehouse, office, and a dedicated area earmarked for future product training.

New Tremco Construction Products Group Unites Industry Leading Brands

New Tremco Construction Products Group Unites Industry Leading Brands

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) has announced its formation in Australia, bringing together several leading construction product brands. The move aims to simplify the supply chain process by providing construction professionals with a one-stop-shop for high-performance construction materials for all six sides of the building.

Covid 19 Coronavirus Update

Dear Customers,

We are closely monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak and are proactively managing any potential impact on our ability to supply you while maintaining a safe work environment for our employees. The current assessment by our global team is that our ability to maintain adequate production levels and service to our customers is not in jeopardy.

Our plants remain in full operation while some Tremco Construction Products Group staff (Tremco, Flowcrete, Nullifire) will be working remotely, and will stay connected to one another and to you. Please continue to reach out with questions by email and phone during normal business hours.