GMP Compliant Resin Flooring for Reckitt

Client: Reckitt
Location: Derby
Sector: Pharmaceutical / Health & Hygiene Manufacturing
Project Size: 1,500+ m²
Duration: Several months (phased programme)
Completed by: Abacus Flooring Solutions Ltd

The Challenge

Reckitt, one of the world’s leading health and hygiene manufacturers, needed to upgrade flooring across multiple production zones (A1–A6) at their Derby site. Years of use had led to wear that risked compromising hygiene compliance and cleanability.

The project was far from straightforward:

• The facility operates 24/7.
• Machinery could not be fully relocated.
• All works needed to meet GMP and ISO cleanroom standards.
• Any disruption could risk contamination, audit failure, or production loss.

The Solution

Abacus Flooring Solutions designed and delivered a fully phased installation plan to achieve a hygienic, durable finish without any operational downtime. Works included:

• Mechanical surface preparation to ensure strong adhesion and hygiene standards.
• Installation of Abacoat HB Steel high-build coatings (RAL 7011 and RAL 5002).
• Application of Polyseal UVR Silk topcoat for enhanced cleanability and long-term durability.
• Installation of PPE stencils and safety line markings to ensure compliance and safe traffic flow.
• Reinstatement of critical demarcation lines across aerosol production zones.
• Specialist application beneath and around fixed machinery where access was restricted.

All work was completed around live equipment, meeting GMP and ISO requirements.

Sustainable and Safe

Abacus prioritised sustainability and safety at every stage:

• Zero operational downtime, avoiding wasted resources from halted production.
• Efficient use of materials to minimise waste.
• All works completed by Abacus’s in-house team — no subcontractors.

The Outcome

Reckitt’s Derby site now benefits from a fully GMP-compliant, UV-stable, and easy-to-clean flooring system that supports ongoing hygiene audits and production demands. The project was completed with no shutdowns, safeguarding both productivity and compliance.

Once again, Abacus Flooring Solutions has demonstrated its expertise in delivering high-quality, sustainable resin flooring solutions — on time, every time.