The Situation:

McMenamins Pubs and Breweries owns and operates more than 50 establishments in Oregon and the state of Washington and is the sixth largest producer of microbrewed beer in the Pacific Northwest.  The Facility Coordinator of McMenamins Pubs & Breweries in Centralia, WA contacted SlipNOT® to come up with a solution to an existing slippery rubber staircase, the rubber was splitting and bubbling.  The stairway leads from the restaurant down to the brewery where there is often steam, spills and water prevalent.

The Solution:

Instead of having to incur the cost of replacing all of the treads, which the client assumed was the only solution, SlipNOT® proposed stair nosing which is a more cost efficient solution with minimal down time.  SlipNOT® provided McMenamins Pubs & Breweries with 2” x 2” x 1/8” x 38-1/2” 6061-T6 slip resistant aluminum angles with three 5/16” countersunk holes for installation.  Countersunk holes were used for an easy bolt down installation, as well as a flush even walking surface.  The aluminum material was selected due to its lightweight and corrosion resistant properties.  Also, 1/8” plate is often used for angles to create a smooth transition and prevent a trip hazard.

The Impact:

SlipNOT® provided the most cost-efficient alternative to replacing the slippery rubber stairs in the McMenamins Pubs & Breweries facility.  The SlipNOT® aluminum nosing was easily retrofitted over the rubber stairs and provides an extremely slip resistant surface to the area of the stairs that becomes worn due to heavy traffic.  After the SlipNOT® aluminum angle was installed, the Facility Coordinator stated “I received your product exactly to spec, and I have been very pleased with the functionality and durability of your product.”

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