Using concrete flooring in workplace environments has long been the preferred medium. However, technical and chemical advances now mean that engineered flooring choices not only outperform traditional materials, but also provide markedly improved longevity. Flooring solution expert, Panther Protective, was approached by Welshpool-based Tasocs and tasked with upgrading a significantly degraded dual workshop area. Initial Workshop Overview The initial site visit revealed a double workshop area measuring approximately 500m2. The layout consisted of a washpad and two separate but adjoining worksho ..read more

Panther Protective Coatings was contracted to design, manufacture and install a new 550m2 floor for the kitchen, food preparation areas and cool rooms at the BCI Minerals Mardie Salt Mine, 90kms east of Karratha. Constructing and installing the new floor at the mine in WA’s remote outback presented some logistical and technical challenges, but Panther Protective Coatings was more than equal to the task. Key considerations included minimising the cost, duration and site disruptions of the project whilst ensuring that the flooring solution met the highest standards of food safety and occupation ..read more

Brazilian agribusiness giant, Minerva Foods and its joint venture partner, Saudi Agricultural Livestock and Investment Company (SALIC) chose Panther Protective Coatings to install food-grade epoxy floors for their multimillion-dollar venture in the meat processing industry in regional Western Australia. Minerva Foods’ $48m investment has breathed new life into existing meat processing facilities in the towns of Tammin and Esperance and brought a welcome boost to the local job markets, economies and the local communities. Senior management confirmed that both facilities had been primed for exp ..read more

If you have a business where your floors or walls come into contact with corrosive elements, you need a tough covering that protects these areas. Chemicals, acids and other caustic elements can cause significant physical damage to unprotected surfaces such as concrete, but corrosion can have other serious implications too. Occupational health and safety is a key consideration for any commercial venture and in an environment where corrosive elements are involved, steps need to be taken to mitigate the risk to the safety of personnel. A damaged surface can become slippery and uneven and therefor ..read more

To minimise the risk of chemical attack, businesses need to install adequate protection for floors, walls and linings in any of their corrosive environments which are exposed to harsh, corrosive chemicals, acids, alkalis, solvents and other caustic elements. Chemical attack can quickly destroy linings, floors and walls which can pose significant health and safety risks to personnel, and which can also negatively impact a business’s productivity and bottom-line. Secondary containment areas and bunds Many industries need to store chemical substances which they use in the manufacturing process or ..read more

Epoxy flooring is widely regarded as one of the most hard-wearing and attractive flooring options for commercial, industrial and residential spaces, but did you know it is also one of the most versatile? There isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution when it comes to epoxy flooring.  Instead, there are a number of different types which can be customised to suit the requirements of each unique application. This article unpacks the various types of epoxy flooring, discusses the differences between them and provides some recommendations as to where they are best-suited. Epoxy Quartz Flooring In ..read more

While a warehouse floor doesn’t necessarily need to win any beauty pageants, it does need to tick all the boxes in terms of durability, functionality, safety and value for money. Epoxy floor coatings are the standout performer in terms of all of the above and have become the preferred choice for industrial and commercial fit outs where performance is paramount. If you’re considering installing a new floor in your warehouse, these are some of the questions you probably need to consider: Will the floor be exposed to any corrosive substances such as acids? Is the environment damp or humid? Are t ..read more

Don’t pay a heavy price for a slippery floor. Whether you’re a victim of a slippery surface or an employer facing the costly consequences of having a hazardous workplace, there are simply no winners when it comes to unsafe floors. Whether in a residential, commercial or industrial environment, the choice of flooring is paramount in minimising slip, trip and fall hazards. Regulations governing flooring in Australia Slips and falls are one of the main reasons for accidents and injuries in the workplace and inappropriate floor coverings are often the cause. In Australia, there is Occupational Hea ..read more

Protective coatings for concrete floors play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety in industrial workplaces and provide a vital shield against potentially damaging environmental hazards such as corrosion, oxidisation, high temperatures, UV, abrasion, acid attack and friction. Caustic and corrosive materials are a common feature in many industrial environments, whether as a by-product of the processes or used for cleaning purposes, and these can do some serious damage to an unprotected floor. Friction from moving equipment, impacts from heavy or sharp objects and sustained foot tra ..read more

Floor markings can play an important role in improving various aspects of a workshop environment including productivity, efficiency, navigation, accessibility and of course, safety. A safe work environment should be every workshop’s number one priority and, in this article, we’ll discuss how floor markings are a key factor in improving the safety in a workshop. We’ll first discuss where and why floor and line markings can be used and then you’ll learn why epoxy flooring is an excellent option because safety markings and colour-coded safety zones can be custom-designed and built into the floor ..read more