Surefoot Antislip is a unique invisible moisture reactive treatment for wet slippery tiles & natural stone. No drying time is required, therefore the surface can be walked on immediately.

SLIP prevention specialist, Surefoot Systems UK is expanding into Europe after agreeing French distribution rights for its Antislip product.

The deal with Nantes-based Alliatech, suppliers of building and engineering maintenance products and systems comes after the company was introduced to Antislip in April 2008. The company has been established for over 25 years with a large team covering the North West of France. Since being introduced to Antislip, Alliatech has already seen contracts for universities, swimming pools and many French municipalities soar. It has also won the contract for Mc Donald's in France, which the company hopes will lead to Antislip being specified for all tiles outside McDonald’s restaurants.

Antislip is a unique invisible moisture reactive treatment for wet slippery tiles & natural stone. The revolutionary nature of the Antislip treatment, which does not  use acid etching, means that once the floor has been treated no drying time is required, therefore the surface can be walked on immediately. It provides outstanding anti-slip properties and is effective with a wide variety of footwear and even bare feet.

With the help of key manufacturing partners, Surefoot Systems has carried out extensive research & development to determine the very best products and most effective methods for reducing slip accidents. This expertise means that it can provide a non-slip solution in all environments and on almost every type of surface, enabling businesses to adhere to Health and Safety regulations, quickly and with the best results.

Since introducing Antislip, Alliatech has quoted over 20,000 m2 of work and the business is very confident that 2009 will be a very successful year.

Frederic Harle, managing Director of Alliatech said: “Antislip is a unique system that has enhanced our portfolio of problem solving products. The Antislip system had been very well received by French customers who are excited at the prospect of it solving all kinds of slip problems.”

Slips and trips are the most common cause of non-fatal major injuries in both manufacturing and service industries and account for over half of all reported injuries to members of the public. Research by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has identified that more than 90% of slipping accidents occur on wet floors, most usually on smooth surfaces. In the last year, slips and trips resulted in almost 11,000 major injuries and made up 36% of the total number of major injuries in the workplace.

Karl Ward, managing director of Surefoot added: “Responsible organisations need to ensure their flooring conditions are safe right from the start as this will make dealing with slip and trip risks easier rather than just reacting to a slip problem once it happens. It has been very refreshing to work with such a proactive and professional company like Alliatach that has recognised the potential of Antislip and sees what a fantastic product it is.”

Surefoot has built and continues to build an impressive portfolio of customers throughout the UK, which includes some of the country’s biggest high street retailers and shopping centre’s as well as businesses in the leisure & hospitality industry. The company is also currently in discussions with  distributors for its Antislip product in the South and South East of France as well as several Irish distributors with a potential deal in the pipeline for early 2009.

To find out more about Surefoot Systems UK visit www.surefootsystems.com or call 0845 838 8974.

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