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Utilize Downtime to Evaluate Your Manufacturing Facility’s Flooring System
With social distancing measures in place, the business world has been upended. Many manufacturing plants producing essential needs have ramped up production, yet other facilities have slowed or completely stopped for the time being. These closures, while sorely inconvenient, do present a rare opportunity for facility upgrades. Much-needed upgrades are often prolonged past their dues…
How the Right Flooring System Can Improve Sanitation in Industrial Facilities
When it comes to concrete flooring options, functionality is on par with aesthetics. Various coatings and systems are designed to meet the demands of various environments, including sanitation requirements. Facilities in manufacturing, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical and healthcare fields are among those where specialty care must be taken – not only for the longevity…
How to Select a Flooring System to Meet Your Business’ Sanitation Requirements
Sanitation needs are as unique as business operations. A restaurant or hotel will have far different demands than a warehouse or automotive shop. Yet no matter the operation, flooring plays a critical role in the cleanliness and sanitation of that space. Think of your flooring system as both the frontline and last resort – any…
Q&A: CEO Daniel Owen Trusted to Solve the Most Complex Industrial Flooring Challenges
Benjamin Franklin said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that’s certainly true of concrete flooring systems. Few people in the world know concrete coatings as well as Tenec Coatings CEO Daniel Owen, who has literally been around them his entire life. Daniel has consulted with companies worldwide to solve a…
7 Questions to Ask When Choosing Flooring for Food Processing Facilities
In facilities that manufacture, package or otherwise process food, flooring plays an essential role in maintaining safety, health and production standards. Food processing often involves wet conditions, extreme temperatures and high-pressure equipment – meaning the floors in these facilities take a beating. With all of that in mind, what are the most important considerations when…
President Leane Owen Talks Benefits of Polished Concrete Flooring with New Home Central
Polished concrete flooring has quickly become a sought-after option for homes. In an article for The Arizona Republic’s New Home Central section, Tenec Coatings President Leane Owen highlighted functional and visual benefits of polished concrete floors. She pointed out that polished concrete is easy to clean and resistant to moisture, offering a minimalistic yet stunning…
Case Study: Tenec Meets Supplement Manufacturer’s Short Timeline, Sanitation Requirements with Skillful Installation of Epoxy System
Nutritional Manufacturing Services (NMSAZ) is a leading manufacturer of private label dietary supplements, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. The company’s Vice President of Operations called on Tenec Coatings to install new flooring in its 5,450-square-foot manufacturing facility in Chandler, Ariz., which was long overdue for an upgrade. The Challenge NMSAZ’s existing epoxy floor was failing due to…
Beyond Aesthetics: 5 Benefits of Concrete Polishing
Polished concrete floors are all the rage in commercial and residential spaces, and for good reason. Of course, they create a sleek, modern look that aligns with numerous design tastes and space uses, but polished concrete also has other benefits extending to durability, affordability and more. Check out these additional perks of polished concrete floors….
Evaluating 4 Common Flooring Hazards in Industrial Facilities
Flooring in industrial facilities can take a beating. They are constantly exposed to harsh chemicals, mechanical abrasion, impact and thermal shock during daily operations. For facility managers who must maintain health and safety as well productivity of a facility, choosing the right flooring system is can be a confusing and daunting task. The right flooring…
Tenec Founders Share Journey from Coatings Manufacturing to Contracting with Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine
With an impressive background in all things concrete coatings, founders Daniel and Leane Owen shared their experience transitioning from the manufacturing side of the business to contracting with Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine. The couple previously owned and operated Arizona Polymer Flooring, a leading concrete coatings manufacturer, which they transformed into a nationally recognized brand…