Facilities professionals understand the high costs of disruption when routine maintenance and renovations must be performed. It is simply a part of the cost of doing business and is factored into annual budgets and schedules. However, what is NOT factored into annual planning and budgeting is the high cost of wrong decisions. The floor pictured…
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Will Private Aviation Boom, Post COVID-19?
An article in Forbes Magazine on April 23, 2020 – entitled “How To Fly By Private Jet In A World With COVID-19” – provides useful information for business leaders on using private aviation companies versus commercial airlines. The owners of private jet firms throughout the country are highly confident that many businesses will find it…
Read MoreThe New Normal in Facility Maintenance: Antimicrobial Flooring
With the increased attention on sanitation in all facilities, due to the COVID-19 virus, now may be the time to consider seamless, antimicrobial epoxy flooring. Your floor is the largest single surface in your facility, and has the most significant exposure to microbial contamination of any part of your facility – tracked in by staff…
Read MoreRecover From the Floor Up
Your floor is the foundation of your facility. Your facility’s floor is not only the foundation, but also the lifeblood of your operation — whether you are in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage production, warehousing, cannabis cultivation, chemical processing, and other industries. Like many states, Pennsylvania has rolled out a plan for construction restarts. Now…
Read MoreEvaluating Supplier Reliability After COVID-19?
As is the old saying: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Knowing who you can count on in difficult circumstances, is sometimes in question, until “it hits the fan.” Everyone is monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it evolves day-by-day. Business leaders, like you, are doing everything you can to ensure continuity of…
Read MoreIndustrial and Commercial Businesses: Be Ready for Recovery
Book Your Industrial Epoxy Flooring Projects Now Although current conditions require us to prioritize projects – focusing on mission-critical projects in critical sectors such as healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical manufacturing – Surface Technology, Inc. is encouraging all facility managers to prepare for recovery. When your operations can return to normal, there will be a high…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Our Response to Mission-Critical, Industrial Flooring Projects
Current conditions require us to prioritize projects By Michael Greenblatt, President, Surface Technology, Inc. The rapidly-evolving situation surrounding COVID-19 has impacted organizations in many unforeseen, and yet to be realized ways. Surface Technology, Inc. is committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers, partners, community, and the Nation. Furthermore, STI wants to do its part…
Read MoreCannabis Grow Room Flooring Best Practices
By Michael Greenblatt Founder and President Surface Technology, Inc. “How Can I Ensure I Pick the Right Solution for My Marijuana Growing and Processing Facility’s Floor?” There are many firms that claim to offer a wide variety of commercial and industrial flooring solutions for Cannabis growing operations. Some will perform better than others. When it…
Read MorePharmaceutical and Biotech Facility cGMP Flooring Best Practices
By Michael Greenblatt Founder and President Surface Technology, Inc. “How Can I Ensure I Pick the Right Solution for My Pharmaceutical Facility’s Floor?” There are many firms that claim to offer a wide variety of commercial and industrial flooring solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Some will perform better than others. When it comes to the…
Read MoreTips on Selecting the Right Flooring System for Food & Beverage Operations
By Michael GreenblattFounder and PresidentSurface Technology, Inc. “How Can I Ensure I Pick the Right Solution for My Food and Beverage Processing Facility’s Floor?” There are many firms that claim to offer a wide variety of commercial and industrial flooring solutions for food and beverage manufacturing operations. Some will perform better than others. When it…
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