the leader in high-performance floor & wall systems explore Altro Whiterock

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1 the leader in high-performance floor & wall systems explore Altro Whiterock Hygienic Wall System

2 Whiterock is a durable, water-tight, seamless, smooth wall system designed specifically for building environments that are required to meet strict hygienic standards. altro hygienic wall system to provide safety and hygienic performance to meet the growing demands of today s stringent hygienic standards. resists bacteria showers and bathrooms Bacteria multiply quickly in environments The greatest risk of infection in bathrooms that provide moisture. Unlike ceramic tiles and showers is from the surfaces that we or other wall finishes, Altro Whiterock has no come in contact with fixtures, door gaps, cracks or grout for bacteria or mold to handles, walls, and floors. Hygienic Wall System Altro s high-performance hygienic floor and wall systems are designed grow in. This eliminates some of the common conditions that contribute to the spread of bacteria and microorganisms. hospitals About 1.7 million Americans each year develop infections from various germs while high-risk areas hospitalized and almost 100,000 of them Showers Control and Prevention. Across the globe, Bathrooms Hospitals Food die, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease hospitals are taking steps to control the spread of infection by considering every possible means of providing hygienic solutions. Preparation Areas food preparation and kitchens Each year, 76 million people in the U.S. get sick from contaminated food. Many different types of bacteria and viruses can contaminate food between production and preparation. 1 Altro_WallingBroch.indd /1/08 1:38:19 PM

3 Whiterock provides a continuously smooth, stain-resistant, wipe-clean surface with no gaps or grout. It is easy to clean and extremely impact-resistant compared to ceramic tile. close the gaps with altro whiterock Gaps, chips and cracks allow dirt and moisture in on tiled surfaces, aiding in the growth of bacteria and microorganisms, and allowing water to seep to the substrate. Color Range extremely durable impact resistance test White Linen Oyster Cesco Ice Altro Whiterock is made to withstand wear and tear in heavy industrial areas. It will not dent or crack like ceramic tiles do on impact. lower lifetime costs than tile Altro Whiterock is a smooth, continuous surface that is stain resistant and easy to clean. With Whiterock, you won t find any of the maintenance problems that costly grouted systems produce like staining or individual tile failure. Whiterock is also extremely durable, meaning less replacement of broken tiles. A ceramic tile chips on impact when a steel ball is dropped from one foot above the flat surface. Impact marks only become visible on Altro Whiterock when the ball is dropped from 12 feet. Citron Seafoam Bantam Maiva Altro Whiterock Ceramic Tile Steel ball dropped from one foot 3 4

4 applications For complete hygienic performance, use Altro Whiterock with Altro Safety Flooring for a seamless system with no gaps or cracks for dirt and bacteria to grow in. Altro Whiterock Wall Systems and Altro Safety Flooring are ideal for environments where hygiene, durability, safety and ease of cleaning are critical to the success of the facility. Some applications include: kitchens / showers / operating rooms / scrub rooms / laboratories / food production areas / veterinary clinics / pharmaceutical production / manufacturing plants / clean rooms a complete hygienic system The Altro Whiterock Wall System is designed to integrate with Altro Safety Flooring in a seamless, water-tight joint. With welded seams, Whiterock has a sleek, seamless finish. Not only does it look great, but there are virtually no areas where bacteria and moisture can build up. sustainability: a world without compromise As a market leader and progressive company, we recognize that it is our responsibility to create and live by sustainable business whiterock material content The nature and primary use of Whiterock as a hygienic wall finish, means it has to comply with stringent standards for hygienic, nontoxic, and non-combustible performance. Altro & the Environment Seamlessly integrated system prevents the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms Altro Whiterock Substrate easy to install/ complete solution Installation of Whiterock is a quick and easy process. Whiterock can be installed over existing wall surfaces, and often minimal preparation is required. Altro offers a complete solution for showers practices. We have made significant strides in implementing our environmental strategies, but realize it is an ongoing and long road ahead. As part of our rigorous focus on improving sustainable business practices, we have undertaken a six-step approach towards continuously improving our social, economic, and environmental performance. For more information, visit altro6steps.com. In order to achieve these standards we can only use pure materials. and barefoot wet areas where safety and hygiene are essential. Cover Former The system provides: Altro Safety Flooring A seamless cove, no gaps or cracks Safety under foot An impervious surface Product Development Recycling Carbon Footprint Energy Saving Waste Reduction Social Responsibility Altrosan TM integrated bacteriostat Excellent stain resistance and cleanability 5 6

5 wall protection & plastic products Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3W1 Ph: TF: Fx: explore USA: 80 Industrial Way, Wilmington, MA T: F: E: Canada: 6390 Kestrel Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1Z3 T: F: E: Altro and are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Altro Limited in the United States and/or other countries. All others are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective organizations or corporations. Copyright Altro 2008 Altro_WallingBroch.indd 7 5/1/08 1:38:29 PM