It’s often been said that “cleanliness is next to Godliness”, and that certainly applies to the food and beverage industry, whether the subject is a resturant, convenience store or supermarket. Fortunately, a growing number of businesses have discovered that Bio-Tile, a product of Industrial Skins LLC, provides an easy, low-cost solution to maintaining a bright and clean environment that exudes a perception of quality.
According to Industrial Skins CEO Shawn Engberg, who designed the revolutionary product, Bio-Tile is a multiple layer, recyclable ceiling tile that adheres to existing or new ceiling tiles. To attain a clean surface, a maintenance technician simply peels away one of the five individual layers to reveal a bright, clean surface. Bio-Tile eliminates the need for labor-intensive cleaning with hazardous chemicals and landfill waste that inevitably results when the ceiling tiles are too worn and discarded.
The product is so innovative, in fact, that the National Restaurant Association selected Bio-Tile as a recipient of its 2014 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award. The annual awards program recognizes cutting-edge advancements in increased energy efficiency, waste reduction and operational improvements.
“Those involved in the food and beverage industry work very hard to maintain their facilities and provide a clean and safe environment for patrons and staff,” says Engberg. “However, when you factor in the price of cleaning chemicals and the labor required to remove each tile, scrub it, and replace it, the traditional cleaning process can get costly.
“In contrast, Bio-Tile is not only cost-effective, but requires much less time,” he adds. “Some people have told me it reminds them of the windshields used on NASCAR race cars. The crew simply peels off the used layer and they’re done. Utilizing Bio-Tile, periodic cleanings can be accomplished in a fraction of the time, at a fraction of the cost, yielding perfect results with every peel.”
On average, each of Bio-Tile’s five individual layers typically lasts 12 to 15 months, depending upon how often dirt and grime build up, and will provide clean and efficient ceiling maintenance for approximately five years.
Another benefit, says Engberg, is improved lighting efficiency, which is important in any food and beverage establishment. By design, Bio-Tile features higher reflectivity rate — nearly 15 percent more when comparing the use of Bio-Tile with conventional cleaning methods — for a significant improvement in lighting.
According to the National Restaurant Association, Kitchen Innovations Award recipients are chosen by an independent panel of industry experts comprised of internationally recognized food facilities consultants, multi-unit restaurant executives, and design experts. Award recipients are selected based on how they address the trends and topics most important to foodservice operators today.
For more information on Bio-Tile or to see other unique products from Industrial Skins, LLC., go to www.industrialskins.com.