Black Bear Coatings & Concrete
Leominster, MA 01453
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GF Solutions
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Methuen, MA
- Approx Contract:
- $50,000
- Status:
- Completed - Oct 2014
- Structure Type:
- Manufacturing Plant
References
- Owner:
- GF Solutions
Scope Of Work
GF Solutions reached out to Black Bear repair and install appropriate flooring to their main production floor when their original contractor could not deliver the desired results. After numerous setbacks, GF Solutions recognized that Black Bear’s solutions for food and beverage manufacturing spaces were better suited to provide the preferred end product. The Black Bear team was brought in to assess the space, repair the substrate, get the flooring up to code, and provide a sleek, durable floor that was easily maintained and would enhance production.
The Process
STEP 1: Moisture testing of entire space
STEP 2: Diamond grind and shot blast existing floors
STEP 3: Pitch the floors to accommodate the drains
STEP 4: Apply Poly-Crete SLB
STEP 5: Top with Blue ColorFast at 2 or 4 inches
STEP 6: Use CANT Cove for seamless floor
Project Details
Project Name – GF Solutions: Main Production Floor
Type of Business – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Location –
Methuen, Massachusetts
Size/Square Footage –7,500 sqft space
Timeframe – 4 days
Products – PPoly-Crete SLB, Blue ColorFast, CANT Cove
Challenges
Black Bear was forced to start the project from scratch to ensure accuracy despite having a different flooring contractor begin work on the warehouse floor. Another significant challenge was patchy, existing concrete floors that showed signs of 12 inch over 8 inch slabs . This made trenching difficult and impeded the timely prep and repair of the space.
Black Bear’s Solution
A mitigation system was necessary for the entire production space. Black Bear pitched the floors to the drain to meet board of health and USDA compliance. A cementitious urethane was installed to blend with existing slabs, and aluminum oxide for slip resistance was added. HEPA filtered equipment and no VOC materials reduced contamination in
The Client
Dedicated to gluten-free manufacturing and operations, GF Solutions offers supply chain management and processes to customers looking to streamline their businesses. The GF warehouse also offers formulation and product development – from baked goods to frozen foods.
