Installing Hygienic, Heavy-Duty Flooring for Dairy Production Facilities
Seamless Resin Flooring for High-Demand Dairy Production
The Challenge: Achieving Hygienic, Chemical-Resistant Flooring for Dairy Manufacturing
Wensleydale Cheese has been made in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, since 1150, when monks settled at the monastery at Forsnear, Hawes. Today, cheese is still handcrafted using the original recipe at two Wensleydale Creamery sites, sourcing milk from local farms.
The creamery required a flooring solution that would deliver long-term durability while meeting stringent hygiene standards. Floors needed to resist frequent chemical exposure from dairy products such as whey and endure the heavy impact of forklifts and storage equipment. Given the demanding nature of dairy production, the flooring system also had to remain safe under wet conditions and support intensive daily cleaning.
The Solution: Installing a Seamless, Anti-Slip, Food-Safe Polyurethane Resin Floor
FasTop® Multi TG69, a high-performance polyurethane screed, was selected for installation across both creamery sites. The system provides a fully seamless, anti-slip surface capable of withstanding the rigours of modern dairy production. Its durability ensures long-term performance even under repeated cleaning and mechanical impact.
To enhance hygiene, coved skirting was incorporated around all production and storage areas, creating a ‘tanked’ finish suitable for hot water cleaning processes, including steam cleaning.
FasTop® Multi TG69 has been tested and certified by Campden BRI as a non-taint product, making it safe for installation around food products. It is also HACCP-certified, ensuring compliance with food-grade material standards.
The Results: A Durable, Hygienic, Long-Lasting Flooring Surface for Dairy Processing
The installation of FasTop® Multi TG69 delivered a seamless, hygienic and highly durable flooring solution capable of withstanding heavy machinery, chemical exposure and intensive washdowns. The result is a long-lasting, food-safe surface that maintains high hygiene standards while improving operational efficiency across both creamery sites. Staff and visitors benefit from safer, slip-resistant flooring, supporting the creamery’s ongoing commitment to quality dairy production.
