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ALTRO TRANSFLOR LAUNCHES IMO-APPROVED MARINE SAFETY FLOORING

Leading passenger transport flooring manufacturer Altro Transflor, has launched Gallium – its new marine safety flooring. Gallium has been specially developed for installation in ships and meets the stringent requirements of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). It is thought to be the only IMO-approved, slip resistant, lightweight flooring on the market.

Gallium represents a significant development in marine flooring technology and has been created following extensive testing, research and development by Altro Transflor. Using a new formula consisting of high quality plasticised polyacrylate, the flooring is able to meet the IMO’s Fire Test Procedures (FTP) Code. The FTP Code provides strict requirements in terms of flammability (known as Part 5) and smoke and toxicity (known as Part 2), and the new formula enables Altro Transflor Gallium to meet all the required criteria.

Building on Altro Transflor’s extensive knowledge and expertise within the flooring industry, Gallium has been developed with all the key properties associated with other sheet transit flooring products including slip resistance, durability, flexibility and an integrated bacteriostat. Aluminium oxide granules, dispersed throughout the wear layer, maintain a high degree of slip resistance during the long life of the material. The surface layer contains silicon carbide and coloured quartz to combine both slip resistance and an attractive appearance. The structural support of the flooring is provided by a glass fibre reinforced polyester cellulose scrim, which helps to maintain dimensional stability.

In addition to these key features, Altro Transflor Gallium is also relatively lightweight, giving improved fuel efficiency and reduced operating costs. Plus, the product is available in a wide range of colours to suit all applications.

“We are delighted to introduce Altro Transflor Gallium,” said Stéphane Lévêque, global transit development manager for Altro Transflor. “Safety on board ships is a very emotive issue and we are pleased to be able to provide shipbuilders and operators with a new marine safety flooring product, which meets IMO requirements. The product has passed all the latest standards and legislation, and combines superb fire resistance with other key properties of cleanability, appearance and slip resistance, which are synonymous with Altro Transflor.”

Gallium will be premiered at this year’s Seatrade Med exhibition, 18th – 20th October in Naples. The entire team at Altro Transflor, from manufacturing through to sales, has been fully trained on IMO testing and approvals and any member of the team will be pleased to show the results of Gallium’s tests.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, Altro Transflor is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high performance flooring, which has been designed specifically for the demands of public transport interiors. For further information on Gallium and advice on IMO requirements, request a copy of Altro Transflor’s maritime leaflet by calling 01462 489263 or log onto www.altrotransflor.com.

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