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We know that flies, wasps and other insects can be a problem for food businesses in the summer, which is why we are delighted to have introduced a new PVC strip curtain to our range - the Perforated PVC Curtain. This curtain is perfect for food businesses as it allows air to flow through your kitchen or storage area while keeping flies out.

As one of the world's leading manufacturers of PVC crash doors, we have worked with a variety of companies over the years including food and beverage manufacturers. One of the most critical considerations this type of company has is hygiene - there are lots of legal demands connected to this, and it can be quite a challenge.

Around 2.3 million people are employed in metal goods, engineering and vehicle production in the UK. In 2016/2017, the HSE reported that there were over 60,000 injuries in the workplace, with welding being one of the most hazardous occupations today. The most common workplace injuries for welders include lung and nerve damage from toxic chemicals, burns, and also welder's flash (or arc eye). We can help warehouse owners who are trying to lower the incidence of arc eye by offering a range of welding curtains and screens.

Did you know that over 300 flying insects have been identified as a threat to commercial food facilities? From moths, wasps, flying ants and mosquitoes to multiple types of flies, there are a lot of winged pests that can cause issues if you have hygiene standards to adhere to. Both the General Food Law and the Food Safety Act cover good hygiene practices, including protection against contamination and pest control in particular. This is where our range of fly screens and fly screen doors come in. 

If the recent cold spell has taught us anything, it has shown that all it takes is a sudden burst of cold weather and energy costs suddenly start to rise. We are lucky enough at Strip Curtains Direct to work with many companies who deal in food preparation and so have to run cold stores - and they are juggling with such operational costs on an almost daily basis. Here are some tips for things you can do to help to keep your energy bills as low as possible.