Cold storage systems create unique challenges when trying to choose the right commercial or industrial floor. The flooring solution will need to be able to handle the freezing temperatures without weakening or cracking, and will have to maintain a hygienic environment that doesn’t endanger the goods being stored. For instance, pharmaceutical manufacturing companies and the storage…
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When installing proper commercial or industrial floors, an attention to detail is key to ensuring that the floor functions properly for years to come. One detail which can often be overlooked, or implemented improperly, is the coving. Despite often being regarded as little more than a finishing touch, proper coves are a necessity – and…
Ok, let’s state the obvious – no one likes paying for repairs. There’s no profit in repair jobs, and most people feel like it’s a “band aid” solution. However the reality is, nothing can be further from the truth. Ignoring those “minor” problems will cost you down the road. Small problems typically result in big…
Do your workers frequently handle liquids? Do you have a shop such as a grocery store where spills will be common? Do you find yourself having to deal with a large number of slip-and-fall accidents? If so, then it’s time for new flooring – anti-slip flooring. Epoxy coatings can be formulated to give workers extra…
If you suffered a chemical leak within your facilities, would your floor be able to keep it from becoming an environmental issue? The Environmental Protection Agency has strict regulations on the handling of any chemicals that might potentially leak into the ground, or the groundwater. These can impact even businesses not traditionally seen as being…
Whether you are designing or building a new facility handling contaminated materials, toxic fluids, dilute detergent, or other dangerous liquids, or have a current property with corrosive chemicals on site, your security protocols are only as strong as your secondary containment system. Secondary containment can be relied upon in the case that your primary containment…
GOOD ENOUGH IS NOT OK Our goal is to build relationships with people who care about long-lasting, worry-free floors over the cheapest price. If that’s you, we’d be happy to talk with you further about residential solutions. Does Your Residential Flooring Project Require Black Bear’s Expertise? There is a difference between us and the…
Passed in 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) gave the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sweeping new powers to oversee and regulate the production of food within the United States. This was in direct response to a rising number of cases involving tainted food, traced back to its processing plants of origin. In short,…
Finding the right flooring solution for a brewery or brewpub is no easy task. The rigors of brewing make a lot of demanding requirements on the floor, and a poor choice in flooring can severely hamper operations. It’s vital to find a floor that will be reliable for years, without compromising the product. These are…
