The Situation:

Virginia Poultry Growers is a turkey processing company that is committed to quality.  After previewing SlipNOT®products at a tradeshow the food processor contacted SlipNOT®for more information. Virginia Poultry Growers sought a sanitary, corrosion and chemical resistant, non-slip flooring solution for various areas throughout their plant.  Trenches, drains and floor scales required the maximum traction possible due to the extremely slippery environment in the plant.  Access liquids such as grease, fats, water, oil and other substances needed to drain regularly throughout the day.  Therefore, the plant was looking for a slip resistant product to ensure safety for employees.

The Solution:

Virginia Poultry Growers ordered three  9-1/4” x 9-1/4” 304 stainless steel plates fabricated with a 1” diameter hole to use as drain covers.  SlipNOT®also provided Virginia Poultry Growers with various sized stainless steel plates that were used as trench covers and around floor scales.  The poultry processor also used SlipNOT®stainless plates for drain cleanouts which are the basins where liquids and materials collect.

The Impact:

SlipNOT® stainless steel plate has proven to be the versatile and ideal choice for a wide variety of applications throughout the processing plant.  SlipNOT®stainless steel plate keeps workers on their feet and operating as effectively as possibly.  SlipNOT® continues to contribute to the quality environment Virginia Poultry Growers strives for and provides for its employees.

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