In beverage manufacturing, bottling is where process quality, operational efficiency and hygienic design meet. Seamless, low‑porosity floors that withstand thermal/chemical shocks, tight, cleanable joints, reliable waterproofing in wet/process areas and leak‑free roofs that prevent ponding—all contribute to product safety and line availability. Sika delivers a full toolbox for food & beverage facilities with one aim: lowering Total Cost of Ownership while safeguarding performance over the entire asset life.
Industrial flooring: measurable hygiene, fast return‑to‑service
With Sika® Ucrete® as a benchmark for F&B, floors offer high resistance to acids, alkalis, sugars and detergents, calibrated slip resistance for wet zones, low VOC indoor air benefits, and rapid curing, non‑tainting installation, allowing phased works with minimal disruption. A broad portfolio (epoxy, PU, PMMA, dry‑shake) aligns performance and budget across syrup rooms, rinsers/fillers, cellars, and high‑traffic warehouses.
Waterproofing and joints: first barrier against contamination and decay
In basements, technical rooms and slabs‑on‑grade, fully bonded membranes (e.g., SikaProof®, SikaShield®) mitigate water ingress and capillary rise. Proper joint sealing with waterstops and elastic sealants preserves hygiene and structural integrity in areas exposed to aggressive wash‑downs and thermal cycling.
Process water management and chemical areas
Sikagard® linings and Sikalastic® liquid membranes protect tanks, channels and auxiliary‑chemical storage, limiting corrosion and potential releases. The result: longer service life, fewer corrective actions and stable hygienic conditions.
Hygienic, energy‑smart roofs
Roof integrity is a hygiene topic: leaks and ponding can threaten lines and packaging. Sika roofing systems (Sarnafil®, Sikaplan®, Sikalastic®, SikaShield®) include “cool roof” options to reduce heat loads and accessories that minimize penetrations, even when integrating PV arrays.
Concrete repair and mix design
Sika® MonoTop®/SikaEmaco® repair mortars and Sikagard® protective cycles support predictive maintenance on machine plinths, drains and slabs. For new slabs, admixtures like Sika® ViscoCrete®, SikaControl® and SikaFiber® enable water reduction, shrinkage control and impact resistance—key for large logistics aprons and loading bays.
Sika® Ucrete®: the high‑hygiene flooring system for industrial environments
When we think of manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, beverage and food‑processing facilities, they all share one essential requirement: the need to comply with strict hygiene and safety standards.
In particular, production processes start right from the floor. The safer, more hygienic and easier to clean the flooring system is, the more efficient the overall production will be. For this reason, choosing a flooring solution that allows facilities to meet the required standards is crucial.
Sika® Ucrete® has been used for more than fifty years in some of the most demanding industrial environments. It is the ideal choice because it minimizes plant downtime while ensuring high levels of safety, cleanliness and environmental performance.
Over the years, Sika® Ucrete® has built a solid reputation thanks to its multiple advantages, which can be summarized as follows:
- Hygiene. Sika® Ucrete® is impermeable, non‑absorbent, antimicrobial, washable and non‑toxic. This flooring system is renowned for its exceptional cleanability and sanitizability, reaching levels comparable to stainless steel. It is approved for use in food industries operating under HACCP quality systems and is certified according to the Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold standard for low emissions.
- Slip resistance. Sika® Ucrete® is available in a wide range of colors and surface profiles – from smooth finishes to highly textured ones, in both matte and gloss versions – offering tailored slip resistance for every application. When combined with proper working and cleaning procedures, Sika® Ucrete® flooring contributes to creating a safer working environment.
- Reduced downtime. This type of flooring can be trafficked after just 5 hours at 10 °C, making it ideal for refurbishment projects with tight schedules. One of the key advantages of Sika® Ucrete® is its ability to keep factory downtime to a minimum thanks to its rapid curing technology.
Sika® Ucrete® represents a flooring solution that delivers reliability, high performance and long‑term durability, all essential qualities for modern industrial facilities.
Sustainability and digitalization across the lifecycle
Sustainability becomes tangible when it’s quantifiable: low‑emission materials, circular‑ready membranes, reduced energy via reflective roofs, and durability that cuts waste and interventions. In parallel, SikaVision® digital tools provide trustworthy BIM data, planning and monitoring capabilities to prevent downtime and prioritize risk‑based maintenance.