Innovative matting for food preparation industry

ESE Direct is now holding stocks of Blue Diamond’s new matting solutions for the food preparation industry.

“Blue Diamond offer some innovative products that fit well with our existing lines as well as offering extra choice for our customers,” said Mark Perkins, procurement manager at ESE Direct.

Among the latest matting range on offer from Blue Diamond is a state-of-the-art range of entrance mats. The Sticky Step mats are composed of heavy-duty layers that capture large amounts of dust and dirt.

“They are ideal for industries that need to maintain a spotless environment and laboratory standards. For example, in food preparation where possible contamination of food during the preparation or packaging process from dirt brought into the work area on shoes or trolley wheels needs to be controlled,” said Mark.

Placed at the entrance to an area that needs to be kept clean, the mats draw down any dirt and dust particles into their anti-microbial adhesive surface when people step on them.

Adhesive layers can be peeled off when fully contaminated to maintain a clean, fully effective mat all the time. The bottom layer adheres to any smooth, clean, dry floor.

The ESE Direct matting range now also includes the new offering of Sanibrush disinfectant matting for environments where contamination risk needs to be controlled. It can be used at doorways, in packaging areas, laboratories, locker rooms or food processing areas.

It is made from 100% black nitrile rubber and has 14mm ramped edged which act as a container for disinfectant solution. As traffic passes, flexible strands on the mat dislodge contaminant from footwear.

“We have seen a surge in demand for matting of more than 200% since the 2019 catalogue launch in February,” said Mark.

“It is now one of our most popular product ranges. We are seeing a massive year-on-year growth in the sale of rubber, synthetic and general matting so we were delighted to take on Blue Diamond as a supplier to allow us to expand our range.”

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