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The right floor for optimal safety Each company in the poultry industry has its own characteristics and own requirements as far as the ideal work floor is concerned. In 50 years Bolidt’s research department has developed flooring systems with ideal properties for the poultry industry. They provide literally the solid foundation for your success.

When it comes to flooring for the poultry industry there is one major rule: safety first. No concessions are permitted as far as hygiene is concerned. Bolidt provides seamless flooring systems that are totally smooth, poreless, and dirt repellent. They do not absorb moisture nor allow it to penetrate. Drains, gutters and grid are perfectly sealed off all around. Skirting boards are incorporated seamlessly into the floor. Besides that, the flooring systems are easy and quick to clean. In short: Bolidt flooring systems exclude every risk of formation of bacteria.

Safety also means: safe working conditions for your employees. Bolidt flooring systems are slip resistant.

Even in wet conditions – for instance after cleaning – the floor remains relatively rough so there is no risk of slipping. In this way Bolidt flooring systems provide an ideal mix of hygiene and safety.

Beside safe, the floor for every company within the poultry industry should be durable and strong. The long-lasting Bolidt systems for the poultry industry are manufactured from high-quality thermosetting materials. Floors have specific functions in each phase of the production process. When the trolleys are rolled into the incubators, when cleaning in the crate washing space, while unloading and distributing in the egg transfer room, and when defeathering and deboning. For each function and space, Bolidt provides a specific floor finish; seamless, strong and slip resistant. Easy to clean thoroughly, durable and with an optimal mechanical resistance.

From start to finish, Bolidt is involved in the flooring process. In co-operation with various companies within the poultry industry we develop, test, produce and optimize our flooring systems. Bolidts own team of experts carries out the application of every floor. Worldwide, thus guaranteeing a perfect end result. In case of defects, we deliver an instant service, wherever your company is located.

From research to customer service: it is our mission to exceed the expectations of the poultry industry.

Meeting every requirement and providing you with floor systems of the future.

Dennis van Grevenbroek Flooring specialist for the Poultry Industry

Optibrut: as hygienic as a hospital

Optibrut produces high-quality and healthy day-old chicks for both German and Dutch broiler farmers. The company, located in Nordhorn, on the Dutch-German border, operates in a sustainable and animal-friendly way.

This happens by using the concept of early feeding: the chicks are provided with water, feed and light as soon as they hatch, which immediately boosts their immune system. The result according to Optibrut: a stronger chick that performs better at the broiler farm. An additional advantage is that the chicks hardly need any antibiotics. Hygiene is a prerequisite for animal welfare. Bacteria must be prevented from gaining a foothold at the hatchery. It was therefore a foregone conclusion to Optibrut, which flooring should be installed in the new hatchery building.

Sustainability, animal welfare and transparency are the three principles of Optibrut. ‘We do what we say and say what we do’, says Hans Grootkoerkamp, co-owner of the hatchery. A quite literal example of Optibrut’s commitment to transparency is the new hatchery building it recently opened: a large part of the exterior consists of glass. Inside the building, there is a 175-metre corridor with a variety of ‘viewing spaces’. Grootkoerkamp: “Visitors are able to see every stage of our operations: from the arrival, incubation, candling and hatching of the eggs to the processing of chicks for transport to the broiler farm. By being open about our animalfriendly way of working, we hope to put the broiler industry in a positive light.’

What is notable is that the visitor areas are completely separated from the production areas. Visitors can follow the process from behind glass, without compromising the hygiene of the work area. Grootkoerkamp: “A hygienic work environment is extremely important for a hatchery. It needs to be at least as clean as in a hospital here. We want to exclude any risk of bacterial growth.”

Seamless and pore free It was for the very same reason that Optibrut was set on having Bolidt flooring in its new premises. To be more precise: the Bolidtop® 700 system, a perfectly even floor finish that is pore free and connects seamlessly to, for instance, walls and drains for the discharge of wash water. This makes it impossible for bacteria to settle in the floor surface. The extremely hygienic Bolidt flooring system, Grootkoerkamp knows, benefits animal welfare. “Chicks are very vulnerable in the first days of their lives. We do not want them

to be infected with harmful bacteria. By creating a clean working environment, we prevent the chicks from becoming ill. You can safely say that hygienic flooring is the basis for producing the best quality chicks.”

Another advantage of the Bolidtop® 700 is that the flooring is dirt repellent. Additionally, the system is resistant to chemical cleaning products. Grootkoerkamp: “This makes cleaning our production areas with a high-pressure washer very easy, which is good for hygiene, but also much appreciated by our employees.”

Perfect match From his own experience at other hatcheries, Grootkoerkamp knows that the Bolidtop® 700 is also a strong flooring system. “Even after years of use, a Bolidt floor will still look like new. The daily movement of trolleys transporting eggs and chicks does not result in damage to the flooring. Quite extraordinary.”

Aesthetically, the Bolidt system is top of the class as well according to Grootkoerkamp. “During our open days, visitors complimented us on its appearance: the floor combines perfectly with the colour scheme of the building. That is a conscious choice. Our chicks are perfect and the same should be true for how our company comes across. The Bolidt flooring plays an important role in that.”

Thanks to its central location in Germany - in close proximity of the German-Dutch border - Optibrut is a professional partner for both German (5*D) and Dutch broiler farmers. Sustainability, animal welfare and transparency are the three principles of Optibrut.

Project

Optibrut

Location Germany System

8.560 m2 Bolidtop® 700

How flooring contributes to the poultry industry Something unique to the poultry industry is the aspect of unpredictability. A breakout of bacteria can bring the whole industry to a cease. A recent discovery from agricultural researchers revealed an antibiotic-resistant gene in salmonella, namely fosfomycin (fosA7). Found in broiler chickens, the discovery poses a serious threat to the poultry industry at large. Instances such as these point to the overwhelming importance of a hygienic environment. Through the right protocols, these risks can be reduced.

The protocol that Bolidt specializes in is flooring. We lay a healthy foundation for the rest of the company to thrive on. We produce and develop our products on site at our headquarters in the Netherlands. Whatever the latest poultry innovations, it’s likely that you’ll see the Dutch at the forefront, investing and pioneering in the process. With our Dutch heritage and our many connections in the sphere, we hold exclusive expertise on poultry flooring.

A solution for every need Within a poultry setting, there are several different areas which require different standards of flooring. There are ‘clean’ areas and ‘dirty’ areas. The former pertains to the storage of eggs and incubation areas, whilst the latter refers to hatcher rooms, poultry handling areas, hatchery waste disposal areas and hatcher tray washing rooms. Whilst the properties of each environment vary greatly, there are three elements which are fundamental to all of them.

Hygiene in poultry flooring The floor is one of the most contaminated areas of a poultry facility. It’s a breeding ground for an extensive range of bacteria including E. coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and salmonella.

Hence, certain aspects of poultry flooring deserve earnest attention.

Easy to clean & pore-free It should be easy to clean and to maintain, whilst cracks and gaps should be non-existent. Such spaces can provide the ideal environment for bacteria. Floors, walls and ceilings should be smooth and waterproof, and light colouring is optimal for showing up dirt. Bolidt flooring is a thermosetting material. For this reason it passively contributes to hygiene. Bolidtop® 700 is mechanically compounded, resulting in literally no air within the flooring. It’s completely seamless and 100% pore-free, which also means it accumulates less dirt and is easy to clean.

Seamless transitions to detailing Whilst drainage systems are absolutely necessary, they invite all kinds of opportunities to bacteria. With Bolidtop® 700, drains can blend seamlessly into the flooring. This is only possible because of Bolidt’s thermosetting quality. Bolidt can also be applied to corners, creating seamless transitions between walls and floors.

Antimicrobial With frequent use of antibiotics, chickens are becoming resistant, making infections ever more daunting. Thus, a passive approach is simply not enough. Here at Bolidt, we have developed anti-microbial technology that kills bacteria on contact. For areas that require extreme cleanliness, this option can be added.

Durability in poultry flooring It’s not unheard of for plants to be shut down or brought to a halt due to a contamination or cracks in the flooring. A solid, durable floor should ensure a firm foundation for decades of production. Another factor attributing to Bolidt’s widespread use in poultry flooring is the lifespan.

Mechanical resistance The floor of a poultry farm undergoes serious pressure, with heavy machinery and vehicles interacting with it daily, as well as regular and thorough cleaning schedules. Bolidtop® 700 can withstand a weight of 600 kilograms per square centimeter, making it ideal for areas that experience heavy traffic with forklifts and heavy equipment. As loading routines take place both inside and out, the floor must maintain a steady grip when wet. A durable, slip-resistant layer makes this possible with Bolidtop® 700. Poultry farmers can rely upon Bolidt flooring to sustain their business for at least 20 to 30 years.

Chemical resistance A core concern of the industry is not allowing external bacteria to contaminate ‘clean areas’.

The breeding room is extensively cleaned every 18 days after the eggs are hatched, whilst the area where the chicks grow is thoroughly cleaned every 3 days due to the higher risk of contamination. Using an in-house developed method, Bolidtop® 700 has been made resistant to most common cleaning chemicals. It can undergo the thorough routines with minimal discolouration.

Worker safety Workers have experienced a significant decline in illness and injury over the past two decades within the meat and poultry sector. However, the rate of musculoskeletal injuries in within the poultry industry is still three times greater than average. In a profession that’s largely labour intensive, keeping the workers safe is a high priority. A great place to start is on the ground.

A poultry processing plant is an environment that experiences a great level of risk, with all kinds of substances hitting the floor. From blood, to acids and salts, the surface is exposed to a variety of substances. On top of this poultry flooring must meet the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) standards.This calls for a floor of high slip-resistance to minimise the risk of slips and falls. Bolidtop® 700 is ideal for areas where personnel are onsite. It holds anti-slip qualities that persist even through contact with liquids and other materials.

These qualities give Bolidt flooring a unique advantage to the poultry industry, which is why many suppliers of poultryrelated equipment choose Bolidt as their partner. As experts in the field of both poultry and flooring, Bolidt offers all-round assistance. The materials are produced in-house and applied by an in-house application team. The team are able to assist at every stage.

Visit www.bolidt.com for more news and blogs about the poultry industry and the other industries in which Bolidt operates.

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We’re the oldest branded Chicken Company in America, and we’ve been innovating every step of the way. A lot has changed

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since we started in 1894, but our commitment to our animals, our people and our quality remains steadfast.

Pioneer in the poultry industry Bell & Evans

Bell & Evans chose Bolidt as a supplier of 100% hygienic and thus animal-friendly flooring.

The floors in the new hatchery in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania were finished with resin based floor covering that provides an optimal basis for the chicks’ welfare.

Project

Bell&Evans

Location USA System

10,805 m2 Bolidtop® 700

1,034 m2 Bolidtop® 200

318 m skirting

Bolidtop® flooring contributes to animal welfare Bell & Evans have taken an important step towards improving animal welfare in their hatchery.

The American producer of organic, antibiotic-free chicks once again lives up to its reputation as a pioneer in the poultry industry. Optimal hygiene, fresh feed, clean water and sufficient air and light: together these are the ingredients for an animal-friendly hatchery. When building the new production facility, Bell & Evans therefore had a clear idea of what the end result should be. In order to realise their animal-friendly ambitions, the American producer co-operated with several Dutch partners. Bell & Evans chose Bolidt, for instance, as a supplier of 100% hygienic and thus animal-friendly flooring. The new hatchery is located in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.

Bring in the Dutch For the construction of their new hatchery, Bell & Evans decided to work with a number of Dutch partners. Among these was HatchTech, a company based in Veenendaal that supplied state-of-the-art solutions including cooling, heating and ventilation systems for the hatchery. The systems enable Bell & Evans to create the most ideal indoor climate for the chicks. Viscon from ‘s Gravendeel supplied the hatchery with safe vaccination and stress-free chick transport systems. The Dutch company also supplied a system, which makes it possible to only select eggs containing living embryos for hatching.

According to Bell & Evans, the animal-friendly systems supplied by HatchTech and Viscon are a perfect fit for their own philosophy of reducing stress in their chicks and improving the welfare of the animals.

No diseases Hygiene is a basic condition for animal welfare. Poor conditions can, after all, cause chicks to become sick. The flooring in the hatchery plays a decisive role in this.

Bell & Evans’ search for the most animal-friendly flooring ended with another Dutch partner: Bolidt.

As a supplier of top-quality flooring systems, Bolidt enjoys an excellent reputation in the international poultry industry. The liquid-tight and seamlessly installed Bolidtop® flooring systems meet the strictest safely standards and ensure that chicks can grow in a hygienic environment.

The floors in the new hatchery in Fredericksburg were finished with the Bolidtop® 700 system, a floor covering that provides an optimal basis for the

chicks’ welfare. Its pore-free surface and seamless finish make it impossible for bacteria to settle in seams or cracks. The Bolidtop® 700 flooring is also dirt repellent and easy to clean. Good news for the chicks, as it ensures a consistently high standard of hygiene in the hatchery.

Safe working environment The Bolidtop® 700 system was also installed with human welfare in mind. The Bolidt floor finish helps to ensure safe working conditions for Bell & Evans’ employees. When the floor is being cleaned, for instance, because the Bolidtop® 700 remains slip resistant even when wet. This means that the employees at the hatchery do not need to worry about unpleasant slips during the production process or when cleaning the floor.

Bolidtop® 700 The floorsystem of choice for the poultry industry Worldwide, hatcheries, breeding farms and slaughterhouses in the poultry industry choose the reliable Bolidtop® 700 floor finish. This innovative system has proven itself in the poultry industry where the most stringent hygiene and safety criteria apply.

Hygiene comes first Sicknesses and contamination in the poultry industry often have disastrous consequences. A high-quality floor finish is therefore an absolute necessity at every poultry business. The seamless finish and the impermeable Bolidtop® 700 system prevents bacteria forming. Furthermore, the wearresistant floor has a dirt repelling surface.

Bolidt AM -inside technology The hygienic Bolidtop® 700 floor finish is resistant to high pressure cleaning and chemicals. Because of this, the floor is easy to clean and disinfect. The innovative floor and wall systems can be finished with Bolidt anti-microbial technology to combat bacteria. Not with chemicals but by means of an innovative mechanical process.

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Safe and easy to clean Adequate cleaning is important for proper functioning of the anti-microbial action. The action is based on the physical contact of bacteria with the floor and wall surface. Therefore it is imperative to avoid and/or remove ’separating substances‘ such as wax layers and dirt accumulation.

Worry-free maintenance With a Bolidtop® 700 floor you are choosing certainty and a long service life. There where the floor finish, due to intensive use, wears at the surface, we can freshen up the final finish easily and quickly during a maintenance service. Bolidt offers periodic maintenance in various forms depending on your specific wishes.

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Banvit & Bolidt: never change a winning team Banvit once again chooses Bolidt. The poultry producer has every confidence in Bolidt’s flooring due to excellent experiences at the hatchery in Bandirma, Turkey. That is why, for its new hatchery in Elâzığ, Banvit again opted for the Bolidtop® 700. This flooring system meets all the requirements that Banvit set in terms of hygiene and safety. Also important: as Bolidt keeps everything in-house – from the development of the floors to their application - Banvit can be assured of the very best quality flooring.

Banvit is one of the pioneers of the Turkish poultry industry. The company was the first producer to market pre-packed chicken and turkey products in Turkey. Banvit is by its own account adapting to changes in Turkish society: as the number of women working (and having less time to cook) increases, so does the demand for convenience products.

Hygiene is extremely important in chicken and turkey production: a bacterial outbreak can have disastrous consequences for a hatchery. The flooring plays an important role in this. Bacteria should, under no circumstances, be able to nestle in cracks or seams.

No one is more intimately familiar with the strict requirements the poultry industry dictates than Bolidt.

Starting as a feed producer in 1968, Banvit gradually went into the production of broiler chickens. Today, the Company is able to carry out all stages of vertical integration regarding poultry production and has become the leading producer in Turkey.

Project

Banvit

Location Turkey System

3200 m2 Bolidtop® 700

With more than 50 years of experience in the development, production and application of sector-specific resin based flooring, Bolidt is in worldwide demand as a partner to hatcheries and slaughterhouses.

Bolidt again Banvit already chose Bolidt in 2013 when the company built a new hatchery in the Turkish city of Bandirma. The Bolidt flooring in this ultramodern production facility was selected because it meets Banvit’s hygiene and safety requirements, including HACCP standards. Additionally, Banvit made its

decision based on the positive experiences of other poultry producers, such as Cobb, also in Bandirma, and Aviagen Anadolu, for whom Bolidt had previously installed hygienic flooring.

The Bolidt flooring in Bandirma has fully lived up to expectations. This was the reason Banvit chose Bolidt again in 2017. In the new hatchery in Elâzığ, where broiler chicks are produced, Bolidt’s own specialised application teams installed over 3,200 m2 of Bolidtop® 700. Especially developed for the poultry industry, this innovative seamless flooring system connects perfectly to drains and gullies, giving bacteria no chance to grow.

Not only is the Bolidtop® 700 system hygienic, it is also very safe. The floor finish remains slip resistant in wet conditions, protecting Banvit’s employees from unpleasant slips, but not to an extent that would make cleaning difficult. On the contrary, the Bolidtop® 700 system is easy to clean and well able to withstand high-pressure washing and (chemical) cleaning products.

Extreme resilience: Cleaning poultry floors In both hatcheries and slaughterhouses, hygiene is a top-tier priority. The spread of bacteria could result in catastrophe. Thus, it’s only natural that professionals in these sectors take every possible precaution to maintain hygiene.

The flooring can be one of those vital precautions; it’s the largest surface area and it comes into contact with the most substances. We have taken it upon ourselves to thoroughly test our flooring products to find the utmost capacity for chemical and mechanical resistance, as well as ease of cleaning. The Bolidtop® 700 exhibits some of the most resilient qualities of our flooring. It’s resistant to a vast range of chemicals and is particularly easy to clean.

Chemical resistance In our Innovation Center we have tested our products to the fullest extent possible. Using all of the most commonly used cleaning agents of the poultry industry, as well as other common substances such as blood, we developed our formula.

Despite the strong cleaning agents and the rigorous cleaning schedules of the industry, Bolidtop® 700 remains unblemished for years to come.

The smooth, pore-free surface allows for a swift and easy clean. Thus, cleaning need not be a struggle nor a reason for general wear and tear. From tap water, all the way to Keno San, Foodclean products, and Bioclean, Bolidt flooring has been tested to the highest degree.

Mechanical resistance Slaughterhouses and hatcheries naturally undergo a lot of traffic. Therefore the floor should have a durable character.

The normal life time of our Bolidtop® 700 system is estimated

at 15-20 years. With little maintenance after this period the floor’s lifetime can even be extended with a similar period.

They are designed to take intense pressure. The elements we use result in an impermeable, scratch resistant surface.

Bolidtop® 700 can withstand a pressure of 600 kilograms per square centimeter.

Thus, it performs particularly well in hatcheries and slaughterhouses where heavy equipment is part of the process. When it comes to cleaning process, our flooring can also endure intense pressure. From high pressure cleaning to scrubbers and water sprays, it’s extremely resilient.

These properties make Bolidt flooring systems the top contenders for the poultry industry. Their unmatched resilience offers safety and longevity to the industry. To hear more about our work with the poultry industry, please see our poultry section. If you have specific questions in regard to what cleaning products can be used or particular cleaning methods, please don’t hesitate to ask us a question.

Visit www.bolidt.com for more news and blogs about the poultry industry and the other industries in which Bolidt operates.

Bolidt has a world wide experience in the poultry industry. Succesfully we have worked for various companies in the poultry industry all over the world.

A selection of finished projects and projects under construction Aviagen Broiler Breeders

Russia

Aviagen Broiler Breeders

Australia

Aviagen Broiler Breeders

France

Aviagen Broiler Breeders

Turkey

Aviagen Broiler Breeders

Hungary

Pluiveebedrijf Torsius

The Netherlands

Chirina

Georgia

Hendrix Genetics

The Netherlands

Pluriton Group

The Netherlands

Probroed

The Netherlands

Hatchery Lagerwey

The Netherlands

Cobb

China

Hy-Line

Australia

Marcela Farms

Philippines

Bell & Evans

USA

Al Bayad / SGP / Arasco

Saudi Arabia

Eiermacher

Austria

New El Sabeel

Egypt

Cobb

The Netherlands

Cobb

Turkey

Cobb

United Kingdom

Cobb

New Zealand

Surinaamsche Pluimvee Industrie

Suriname

Bel Ga

Myanmar

Optibrut

Germany

Marcela Farms Having previously installed Bolidt flooring in the Philippines, Bolidt’s specialised application teams were given the opportunity to utilise their expertise at Marcela Farms Incorporated (MFI). MFI is a conglomerate of various businesses involved in agriculture, aquaculture and industry. After MFI had become acquainted with Bolidt flooring through other projects in the Philippines, Bolidt was asked to provide the flooring systems for MFI’s poultry hatchery and slaughterhouse.

Milkfish, prawns, meats and poultry Marcela Farms Incorporated is a 100% Filipino-owned company. MFI’s activities can be grouped into four main categories: milkfish, prawns, meats and poultry. The company is driven by a vision to play an active role in the industry, ensure food security and generate employment. In addition to large aquaculture and livestock farms, hatcheries, slaughterhouses and a feed mill, MFI operates the only EU accredited processing plant. All of MFI’s products are processed under strict adherence to the HACCP quality system, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Sanitation Standards Operating Procedures (SSOP).

International players Bolidt specialises in flooring systems for the poultry industry and is used to carrying out projects all over the world. Other international players that have had Bolidt’s innovative flooring systems installed previously and are pleased with their choice include Bell & Evans (US), Probroed & Sloot (NL), CobbVantress (US) and Aviagen Broiler Breeders (US). These references, combined with the Bolidt flooring in other projects in the Philippines, gave MFI more than enough confidence to also choose Bolidt.

Seamless and pore free As in the case of the hatcheries mentioned above, Bolidt advised MFI to opt for the Bolidtop® 700 flooring system.

The strict HACCP regulations, the use of cleaning products and high-pressure cleaners, plus the heavy loads the floors are subjected to are the main reasons for this. Applied in

liquid form, the flooring system is completely seamless and pore free after curing, making it impossible for bacteria to settle.

A comforting thought, since an outbreak of diseases caused by bacteria is about the worst thing that can happen to a poultry business. By retaining its non-slip properties in all conditions, Bolidtop® 700 offers another important advantage.

It reduces the risk of slipping and enhances the safety of employees.

Specialised application teams In spite of the great physical distance between the Philippines and Bolidt’s headquarters in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, the project went very smoothly. This was in part due to the international scope of Bolidt and the fact that everything – from development to production – takes place under one roof.

Additionally, Bolidt has its own specialised application teams, which are flown in for projects around the world, to ensure that the flooring systems are installed perfectly and that a high standard of hygiene in the production process is guaranteed for many years.

Marcela Farms Incorporated is a 100% Filipino-owned company. MFI’s activities can be grouped into four main categories: milkfish, prawns, meats and poultry.

After MFI had become acquainted with Bolidt flooring through other projects in the Philippines, Bolidt was asked to provide the flooring systems for MFI’s poultry hatchery and slaughterhouse.

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Marcela Farms

Location Philippines System

2286 m2 Bolidtop® 700

2 S i s t e r s S t o r t e b o o m B . V.

Minimal loss of valuable production time with Bolidtop®

The existing tiled floor in Storteboom’s slaughterhouse in Kornhorn was in need of replacement. The new floor finish had to meet the strictest hygiene and safety standards and needed to be installed in a short space of time.

This was the only way to avoid the unnecessary loss of valuable production time. Bolidt offered the best solution to both challenges. The application of the Bolidtop® 700 EM system meant that the existing tiled floor could remain in place. It took Bolidt three days to provide the Storteboom slaughterhouse with a pore-free and dirt-repellent flooring system that meets all the functional requirements.

2 Sisters Storteboom operates in ‘the World of Chicken’. The company is a division of 2 Sisters Food Group, which holds a leading international position in the European market for fresh and frozen chicken products. The production sites of Storteboom include three slaughterhouses (two in the Netherlands, one in Poland)), two processing plants for the production and processing of filleted products as well as two further processing plants.

Storteboom’s overall slaughtering capacity is about 3.5 million chickens a week.

Preventing diseases Dedicated to the consistent supply of quality chicken products, 2 Sisters Storteboom works to high standards of hygiene and food safety.

The poultry company has also adopted very strict standards in all aspects of its slaughterhouse operations. When the tiled floor in its Kornhorn slaughterhouse had to be replaced, it was clear from the start that the new flooring would have to meet the strictest quality requirements. In slaughterhouses, the flooring choice is a crucial factor in preventing diseases caused by unsanitary conditions and infection. Dirt and bacteria should not be able to settle in the floor. The flooring system also plays an important role in achieving a safe working environment.

Storteboom chose Bolidt because it knows ‘the World of Chicken’ inside and out. By supplying high-quality flooring systems, Bolidt has built a reliable international reputation with companies throughout the poultry supply chain. The Bolidtop® 700 system turned out to be the best solution for the Kornhorn slaughterhouse. This floor finish has proved itself in many applications across the industry and meets the highest quality requirements in terms of hygiene and safety. The Bolidtop® 700 system has a pore-free, dirt-repellent surface and a seamless finish, which gives dirt and bacteria no place to hide.

Resistant to harsh conditions Floors in slaughterhouses are subjected to high stress every day and the one in the Kornhorn slaughterhouse is no exception. Not only does it

have to withstand heavy forklift traffic, but also the animal waste, blood, fat and other by-products that end up on the floor during the slaughter process. At the same time, operations take place at high temperatures. The Bolidtop® 700 system can withstand these harsh conditions. The floor finish is extremely pressure, shock, impact and wear resistant and lasts for decades, even when subjected to high stress.

Storteboom also had requirements regarding the slip resistance of the floor: with all kinds of fluids on the floor, it was not allowed to become slippery.

Additionally, the floor had to be easy to clean.

Here too, Bolidt offered the best solution. Because the Bolidtop® 700 system is resistant to high pressure cleaning and chemicals, the floor can be easily cleaned and disinfected. Another major advantage of the floor is that its surface offers excellent slip resistance, even when wet. This prevents the risk of employees having unpleasant slips.

Time pressure Storteboom needed the new flooring to be installed within the shortest time possible. The company did not want to lose any more valuable production time than absolutely necessary.

Removing the existing tiled floor would, in contrast, be time consuming and shut down operations. Bolidt recommended installing the Bolidtop® 700 EM system. Thanks to this special version of the Bolidtop® 700 system, the old tiled floor did not need to be removed. Instead, the tiled floor was first levelled by Bolidt with a compound specially developed for this purpose. The result: production at the Storteboom slaughterhouse only had to be interrupted for three days. In that short time, Bolidt’s application teams worked day and night to provide the entire slaughterhouse with new resin based flooring that Storteboom will not have to worry about for years to come. In addition to the Bolidtop® 700 system meeting Storteboom’s functional requirements, Bolidt was thus able to adapt to the demanding time constraints under which the new flooring had to be installed.

Largest egg farm in China chooses Bolidt floors Project

HuaYu Hatchery

Location China System

5920 m2 Bolidtop® 700

Bolidt’s innovative floor systems can be found in hatcheries and slaughterhouses all over the world.

Bolidt took its first steps in China for the American breeding company Cobb-Vantress. Bolidt installed the floors for the Chinese production site of this world market leader. HuaYu Hatchery, China’s largest egg farm, has now also chosen Bolidt’s floor systems.

European standards The hatchery of HuaYu Hatchery is built in Handan, in the province of Hebei in China, and has a total capacity of 55 million laying hens per year. For HuaYu and its parent company Hy-Line, hygiene and food safety are of vital importance, as is the case all over the world in the poultry industry.

Every effort must be made to prevent an outbreak of bacteria. The floor makes an important contribution to this, especially during the production process. HuaYu Hatchery has therefore chosen to set up its new hatchery according to European standards. This is reflected in the decision to go for Bolidt floors and HatchTech incubators.

Problem-free installation HatchTech is a manufacturer of innovative incubators based in Veenendaal, the Netherlands, and also sets up complete hatcheries and integrations, with the exception of the building.

Bolidt and HatchTech have for many years been working together for renowned clients all over the world. For HatchTech it is of great importance that high-quality floors are installed in egg farms, in

order to facilitate the trouble-free installation of their hatchers. The two companies found each other in this respect.

Specialised application teams In the hatchery in Handan, the Bolidtop® 700 floor system was chosen. This system has a closed surface, preventing bacteria nesting in the floor.

Bacterial growth is also prevented because the system is seamlessly finished and has a dirtrepellent surface. In addition, the floor can easily be cleaned and disinfected, as Bolidtop® 700 is resistant to high-pressure cleaning and chemicals.

In order to guarantee the optimum quality of floors all over the world, Bolidt works exclusively with its own specialised application teams. This working method combined with the clear product advantages underline Bolidt’s carefully built reputation in the poultry industry as a supplier of innovative top-notch floor systems.

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Bolidtop® 200

Bolidtop® 500

Egg Receive

Bolidtop® 300

Bolidtop® 700

Bolidt offers her customers more than just the purchase of a flooring system. By means of custom-developed maintenance contracts Bolidt can provide the long-term service and guarantee that assures the customer of trouble-free use of the flooring in the longer term.

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Bolidt, a company full of dedicated people From start to finish, Bolidt is involved in every part of the flooring process.

Each flooring system is manufactured in our own factory in The Netherlands. Our sales representatives are closely linked to experts in the industry for up-to-date information. In co-operation with our clients we develop, test, produce and optimize our flooring systems for the industry and Bolidts own team of experts carries out the application of every floor. Worldwide, thus guaranteeing a perfect end result. It is our mission to exceed expectations. Meeting every requirement and providing you with flooring systems of the future.

Bolidt, no limits.

Not only your expert in the poultry industry

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1. London Science Museum, The Winton Gallery 2. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre 3. Hoornbeeck College 4. Moerdijk Bridge 5. Cruiseship Quantum of the Seas

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The Bolidt Innovation Center

Join us on a journey of discovery Bolidt is a pioneer in every industry it operates in and is focused on innovation to help customers excel in their field. The drive to innovate has resulted in numerous ground-breaking and durable materials that are now used in applications around the world. A very powerful story that is too interesting to just tell. You need to see, feel, experience it. This is all possible in the Bolidt Innovation Center.

Join us in person or schedule a virtual tour Discover our floor solutions for the poultry industry through a virtual tour or in person at the Bolidt Innovation Center. And of course, your flooring specialist for the poultry industry is also virtually present to answer all your questions and to guide you through the possibilities for your Bolidt floor. How the program is composed depends on your time and wishes. www.bolidtinnovationcenter.com

The Bolidt Innovation Center is the breeding ground for innovations in the areas of safety, sustainability, energy & data, design and hygiene.

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You’re not the first we’ve worked with.

On YouTube you can find a selection of testimonials with some of our latest clients.