The coatings specification for the iconic
Billingsgate Fish Market has been hailed as truly ground-breaking.
Britain’s largest inland fish market in East London
still shines brightly today – more than a decade after the coating was applied.
The
brief from the market more than 10 years ago was to provide a rapid solution
that was not only fit-for-purpose and exceptionally durable, but would not
disrupt the market’s day-to-day operations in the complex.
The ground floor of
the market comprises a large trading hall with 98 stands and 30 shops,
including two cafes; a number of individual cold rooms; a 1,500 tonne freezer
store; an ice making plant and 14 lock-up shops.
Working
closely with the Corporation of London and the installation team,
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings delivered its renowned
hygienic Resuthane TG69 system.
Resuthane
TG69 surfaces are stable to steam cleaning and resistant to boiling water and
process liquids up to 100 degrees centigrade when applied at 9mm nominal
thickness. ResuthaneTG69 provides a matt, textured surface that is seamless and
strong anti-slip properties.
Dale
Banton, of Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, said: “The
technical team worked hard to fully understand the requirements of this
sensitive food environment before choosing this system, and the research and
development that went into this coating gave them the confidence of
recommending it throughout. We’re not surprised it has lasted so well and still
meets the original brief.
“This
was chosen as the solution for a number of reasons. This coating system is
highly durable, with anti-slip properties in wet and dry conditions and is easy
to clean. It is also environmentally appealing with low Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOCs) and low odour.”
An average of 25,000 tonnes of seafood products are
sold through Billingsgate’s merchants each year across an area of 13 acres used
by processors, catering suppliers and merchants.
