STADIUM DEVELOPMENT NEWS
FLOWCRETE - FLOORING IN POLE POSITION
Flooring in stadia and arenas can play a key role in
creating both a safe and welcoming environment.
the global stage a successful one.
O
ffering a diverse range
of innovative yet time-
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proven products -
Alan Dean, sales director of
made in Great Britain - Flowcrete
Flowcrete, which has its
is trusted around the world for its
headquarters on the outskirts of
strong position underfoot.
Manchester, said: “Floors in arenas
From the introduction of safety
and stadia needs to be hard-wearing,
colours to highlight steps, directional
slip resistant - and stand out from the
lines to help audiences find their
crowd.
space and different grades of slip
“We focus on the floorzone - a
resistance to suit different needs,
policy offering an all-embracing
Flowcrete floors not only create a
service that includes a wide range of
durable surface, they help make a
products, such as performance
great impression and support the
screeds, floor finishes - and even
general workings of the centre.
underfloor heating - from one port of
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call.
Flowcrete has played a major part
“From hygienic flooring for
in large-scale construction projects
kitchens, inspirational designer style
travel costs to site are dramatically and also delivering a single point of
across the UK, with successful
seamless terrazzo for reception areas,
reduced. reference for construction
installations carried out at sporting
through to heavy duty finishes for
“We were among the first flooring professionals to work with on-site,
and entertainment venues including
plant rooms, the range is significant.
companies to abolish VOCs and have for better efficiency.”
the City of Manchester Stadium,
“Our systems can also speed up
developed innovative ways to cut The Complete Package
Emirates Stadium, Wembley
programme times. For example,
waste. “Other products from Flowcrete
Stadium, Wembley Arena, the O2
Flowfast, our two hour flooring
“This includes initiatives such as include Naturewalk, which is ideal
Stadium and Ascot Racecourse.
concept, is ready for full use just
delivering products on-site in IBC for landscaping work, including
Further afield, the company's
hours after installation, delivering
recyclable containers, which bridges and walkways around stadia
products have been installed at
considerable benefits against the
dramatically cuts the amount of and arena. This system provides an
locations including the Telstra
clock.”
packaging going to landfill. attractive finish, which binds gravels
Stadium, used in the Sydney
'Green' Futures
“Our floorzone solution also helps of various shades in a resin mix.
Olympics.
“Clearly sustainability is at the
with sustainability. From underfloor “Finally, car parks often set the
Such large-scale projects mean
forefront of the decision-making
heating, through to the screed and scene for the visitor experience.
Flowcrete is well-placed to deliver
process and our resins are
floor finish - all designed, supplied Flowcrete's Deckshield car park
the products and services required by
manufactured to ISO 14001.
and installed under one process - the decking combines great looks with
specifers for the 2012 Olympics -
“Furthermore, as the flooring
number of tradesmen on site is time-proven performance, including
and help make the city's position on
products are made in Great Britain,
reduced, cutting down on journeys protection from water ingress, slip-
resistance and fire-safety features.
Millions of square metres of the
product are installed each year
around the globe.
“Offering a fast-track installation
process, Deckshield Rapide -
recently introduced to the market -
offers incredible speed and agility in
car park decking. The ultra-fast
curing qualities mean that the
product can be applied without poor
weather affecting the process.
“We firmly believe this complete
range of products, combined with the
skill and expertise of our approved
contractor network, puts us in pole
position to deliver the best finish
underfoot for stadia and arena
environments. Our track record
proves it.”
FSA
Tel: 01270 753000
Email: advice@flowcrete.com
www.flowcrete.co.uk
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