A popular British brewery has partnered with Kemtile to modernise its production facility with a hygienic, heavy-duty flooring system engineered to withstand the demanding conditions found within modern brewing operations while providing an attractive finish for visitors.

The project included the installation of 60m of bespoke stainless steel drainage channels, designed to manage process water, washdown operations and routine cleaning while providing a robust, corrosion-resistant drainage solution capable of performing in aggressive brewery environments.

To complement the drainage installation, Kemtile installed 350m² of 18mm Argelith MV-Tech industrial ceramic hexagonal tiles using the Kagetec installation system.

Industrial ceramic tiling was selected because it offers significant long-term performance advantages in brewery environments where floors are continually exposed to demanding operating conditions.

Mike Sleight from Kemtile, who led the project, said: “Brewery flooring is exposed to some of the harshest operating conditions within the food and beverage industry. 

“Floors must withstand constant traffic, aggressive cleaning regimes, thermal cycling, chemical exposure and impact loading without compromising hygiene or safety. 

He added: “By combining specialist stainless steel drainage systems with industrial ceramic tiling, we were able to deliver a robust, hygienic flooring solution designed to provide reliable performance for many years.”

The installation was carefully phased to minimise disruption, allowing brewery tours to continue throughout the project while maintaining safe access around the works.