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Seamless food production during construction at Charlie Bigham’s
Company: MCS Group Ltd
Location: Charlie Bigham’s, Dulcote Quarry
Overview: Isolation of food production area from construction works
Solution: Flexiscreen
Westgate Global successfully designed, engineered and installed a high-performance segregation solution for Charlie Bigham’s food production facility, overcoming significant industry-specific challenges. The project involved the implementation of Flexiscreen in PL665 material, to create a reliable barrier between an active food production area and an ongoing construction site. Given the strict hygiene and operational requirements of the food industry, alongside logistical constraints, this project required meticulous planning and execution.
One of the primary challenges was meeting stringent food-safe environment specifications while ensuring a seamless installation process. The food production area operates 24/7, making it critical to minimise disruptions. Additionally, the installation took place during the client’s busiest period, further emphasising the need for a swift, effective and quick-to-install solution. Westgate Global’s Flexiscreen in PL665 (a translucent material chosen to ensure light passes through) provided a 99% reliable dust control segregation system that met all regulatory standards while maintaining operational efficiency.
The working conditions posed further difficulties, including tight installation space, limited access and an out-of-hours installation requirement to avoid interfering with production schedules. The technical fixings were particularly complex, requiring secure attachments through the fridge panel ceiling and into the building’s steelwork. Westgate Global provided full structural calculations to verify the screen’s ability to withstand external elements, including wind load, ensuring a durable and safe solution whilst warehouse loading doors were intermittently opened.
By successfully addressing these challenges, Westgate Global demonstrated its expertise in delivering tailored construction solutions for high-risk environments. Flexiscreen not only provided a robust and food-safe partition but also allowed Charlie Bigham’s to continue operations without compromise. The combination of industry knowledge, innovative installation techniques, and precision engineering ensured the project’s success.
This project highlights Westgate Global’s ability to adapt to complex environments, providing high-quality segregation solutions that meet both safety and operational demands. The expertise applied in this installation reinforces the company’s position as a trusted provider of industrial screening solutions for the food and construction industries.