The 'industry standard' is how Plymouth architect Steen Mitchell Ltd describes ACO's comprehensive range of drainage solutions within the food preparation industry.   Where better to put this theory of ACO's hygienic, corrosion resistant and cost-effective products into practice than at Bristol Catering Butchers' prestigious premises in Avonmouth.

The completely renovated site incorporates a number of food preparation areas, from cutting through to processing, all of which required ACO's custom-made AS301 channel drainage system. AS301 was specified to overcome the limited floor depths, being laid into the new 500 - 600 mm floor, built on top of the existing floor.

In the main production area, two 28m lengths of AS301 were installed, complete with ladder gratings, at either end of the floor to facilitate the fast and efficient removal of wastewater. AS301 channel in lengths of up to 18m were fitted elsewhere on the premises including the refrigeration and dispatch areas.

In addition, ACO double-sealed recessed Eurocovers were also installed to provide durable, air and water tight and corrosion resistant access covers whilst also ensuring continuity of floor finish. The Eurocovers were finished with Vinyl Seal(TM) to obviate bug traps and unsightly cumbersome mechanical clamping mechanisms.