Kerry Ingredients is a global food manufacturer who also operates in a number of key sites in Australia and across the globe. Recently they upgraded a 1500m² section of the plant in Murrarie in Queensland.
Kerry has enjoyed phenomenal success since commencing operations in 1972. Their history traces the evolution and growth of Kerry Group – from its modest beginnings in the south west of Ireland into a leading player in the global food industry. Commencing from a greenfield site in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland over 40 years ago, Kerry Group has realised sustained profitable growth with current annualised sales of approximately $9.8 billion.
Project background
The project engineer had a focus on the importance of protective flooring. The area is designated as wet production with hot water washdown, food chemical exposure and cycles of traffic.
Project requirements
The requirement was for a tough heat- and wear-resistant floor that was also proven to be very low VOC and HACCP approved for food environments. It also had to be fast to install within a tight timeframe for the build.
Equally important was the requirement for an expert flooring installer/contractor. The contractor had to demonstrate a proven history of successful food/beverage installations as well as sound quality processes.
Sika solution
Sikafloor-22 PurCem was selected for the project. Apex Epoxy Flooring Pty. Ltd. was selected as the successful tenderer after careful consideration by the head contractor and client. Apex is a recommended Sikafloor PurCem Installer. Director Nathan Young commented that Apex understood the importance of delivering a sound high quality result for food manufacturing facilities.
Kerry was expecting a close working relationship between the contractor and supplier to ensure an efficient timely install whilst maintaining a high level of finishing.
The result is another successful floor delivered by Apex and Sika for the food industry that will provide a strong reliable platform for Kerry for the long term.
Year completed: 2018
Sika products used: Sikafloor® 22 PurCem®
