Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa MEBAC^® Project.

Walt Disney World will continue to undergo hotel renovations, resort development, and character-inspired makeovers in 2023. This success story covers information on IKG’s MEBAC^® recent 2,000 square foot slip-resistant surface installation at Disney’s Floridian Grand Resort & Spa!

At this luxurious Disney Resort hotel, visitors can relax outside while taking advantage of beautiful views, evening fireworks over the Cinderella Castle, and more!

IKG will ensure that ongoing visitors at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa remain safe during all outdoor activities. We recently installed 2,000 square feet of MEBAC^® slip-resistant treads and landings with galvanized material. This material has a galvanized finish to prevent rust in the future. This material also gives the resort’s stair treads and landings a shiny, beautiful finish for visitors to enjoy and, to keep them safe from slipping and getting injured.

In the past, MEBAC^® has insured slip-resistant industrial applications for safety purposes. However, we now ensure that everyone stays safe, whether you are working or enjoying vacation time with friends and family.

While installing our MEBAC^® product at the resort, we had to maintain a high coefficient of friction while still meeting the Disney World standard. We are glad we could provide a safety product for all visitors at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

IKG’s line of anti-slip floor coatings will continue to provide MEBAC^® applications that suit other charismatic styles like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

We have been offering steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel grating products since 1902 for a range of industries and applications. Please fill out our online form below or call us at 800-324-8417 to learn more about the advantages of our MEBAC^® anti-slip floor coatings and much more.

Steel Anti Slip Floor Coating for New GSU Greenspace

Almost a decade in the making, the Georgia State University Greenway Project has recently completed the first phase of its plans to create more green space for students and faculty. IKG’s anti slip floor coating is featured on the stairways between the new communal area and the campus; ensuring student safety for years to come.

Out with the Old

In order to create GSU’s outdoor oasis, additional space was needed. Plans for the demolition of Kell Hall began in 2013, with an announcement from GSU President Mark Becker. Originally constructed in 1925, Kell Hall (previously known as Bolling Jones Building) was one of Atlanta’s first multi-story parking structures. In 1946 it was converted into campus classrooms, housing, and business space. By 2018 the building no longer held classes, and finally, in April 2019 demolition crews would begin the painstaking process of clearing the structure along with parts of the Library Plaza platform.

Once Kell Hall was removed from the map, construction began on the creation of the greenspace. Part of the Greenway Project, GSU hoped to create not only space for students to congregate and enjoy, but also improve walkability and the aesthetics of the rest of the campus. The concrete corridors of the past will give way to courtyards and quadrangles that link several academic buildings and the library. There will also be new façade improvements to three of the surrounding structures along with preservation efforts for dawn redwoods surrounding the plaza.

Safety First

IKG’s line of anti-slip floor coatings, MEBAC^® , was used on the new staircase that connects part of the campus to the new greenspace. MEBAC^®  is a metal bonded slip resistant surface that is applied through a patented metal grit and arc spray process to Aluminum, Carbon and Stainless-Steel surfaces. The application takes place in house and can be administered to IKG grating products as well as client provided materials. In case of the GSU Greenway Project staircase, the anti-slip coating was used on aluminum plate and due to the longevity of the material and application will provide students, faculty, and visitors with a safe walkable surface for succeeding years.

Founded in 1902, IKG provides steel, aluminum and stainless steel grating products for a variety of industries and applications. To learn more about the benefits of anti-slip floor coatings, or to get a quote for your current project, fill out our request a quote form or call us at: 800-324-8417.

About NSC

The National Safety Council bills itself as America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate for companies looking to promote employee health and safety. Founded in 1913, NSC set forth to help eliminate preventable deaths in the workplace, on the road and in homes and communities. They received a Congressional Charter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953 to “further, encourage, and promote…increased safety, protection, and health; to arouse and maintain the interest of the people of the United States…in safety and in accident prevention…”. Along with inspiring people to take safety seriously, NSC would be tasked with compiling and disseminating safety information and knowledge as well as organizing informative lectures and activities.

This year, NSC continues its annual congress which allows for participants to enhance their knowledge by earning CEUs, network with safety professionals and discover new products and solutions through exhibitors.

MEBAC^® – The Long-Lasting Anti-Slip Solution

IKG’s line of safety flooring will be one of the premiere safety solutions featured at the 2021 NSC Congress & Expo. MEBAC^® offers a durable surface for those looking to protect their workers, and pedestrians from slips and falls from: stairs, walkways, access panels, areas prone to water/oil spills, grates, and more. It all starts with our patented metal bonding process that takes metal grit particles and encapsulates them atop the surface using an arc spray.

To learn more on how MEBAC^®can help you prevent slips and falls in the workplace, visit our anti-slip experts at booth #1443 during the NSC conference. You can also Request a MEBAC^® Sample now or get started with your own personalized quote today!

Safety 2021 – IKG’s First Line of Defense in Floor Safety

Steel Grating Steps Away from Famous Riverwalk

Installation of Rooftop Grating Walkways

Steel Bar Grating to Beat the Heat

Recently completed and open for business: Big Shots Golf in Fort Worth, Tx is the latest structure to feature IKG Steel Bar Grating! With Mill Finish and Galvanized WB8 1-1/2” smooth grating installed in a Mezzanine and a Sun Shade located in the front, the recreational center is sure to be a hit in Cowtown!

Ground broke for construction in October 2019;the one-and-half year project was recently completed and is ready for anyone looking to up their golf game. For both novices and experienced golfers, BigShots Golf in Ft. Worth offers 12 acres of green, with 56 hitting bays that feature 3D augmented reality technology and a variety of integrated games. But BigShots offers more than just a tech-focused driving range: the facility will also offer an amazing selection of food, meeting space, arcade area, putting green and activity center for children.

The Ft. Worth BigShots is only the second in the nation and is managed by O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC; the firm is already hard at work opening more locations! The two latest projects are in Bryan, TX and Springfield, MO.

Sun Shade Bar Grating

IKG provides aluminum and steel grating products for horizontal and vertical exterior sunshades. The bar grating design provides effective heat reduction, shade, energy savings, protection of exterior surfaces and more. To learn more about the benefits of sun shade grating, or to get a quote for your current project, fill out our request a quote form or call us at: 800-324-8417.

This article marks the first of a new series here at IKG, “Ask an Expert” offering insights for those curious about IKG products and processes. Today’s expert is Jeff Lyons, IKG’s North American Sales Manager reviewing MEBAC^®Anti-Slip Coatings. 

Anti-Slip Coating – MEBAC^®

Today I want to talk about some of the applications for MEBAC^® durable anti-slip coatings here at IKG.  As someone new to the MEBAC^® line, I’d like to expand my knowledge on the applications for Anti-Slip Coatings.

First, why do customers specify MEBAC^® in drawings or specifications?

MEBAC^®, as a brand, is a very recognizable name in the industry. We’ve been around for more than 50 years as a safety flooring product. Even though the specifications have changed, as safety regulations update and account for new variables; MEBAC^® has evolved alongside to remain a top product.

Why would customers seek out or look for a solution like MEBAC^®?

Potential MEBAC^® customers, such as architects, engineers, and design houses, are looking for a solution to slip and fall hazards in areas such as accessways, walkways, and areas exposed to slip agents such as water or grease/oil. At the end of the day, customers are really looking for a long-term answer to a very problematic situation.

Our coating does provide longer durability than most in the industry (like epoxies, paint-on or spray-on applications). MEBAC^® is providing superior coefficient of friction.

Would you say the MEBAC^® slip resistant surface is more of a long-term investment than other products, like those epoxies you’ve mentioned?

That is correct.

So we’ve covered the benefits of MEBAC^® over the short-term solutions, how would you say MEBAC^® stands compared to other products on the market?

The process applies molten metal which has a longevity as far as the metal will last. In addition MEBAC^® products have a grit that just doesn’t compare to those shorter-term products. Some will have diamond treads or scored metal to provide that non-slip surface. IKG seals the metal on the surface with the grit to provide a very high coefficient of friction.  In terms of longevity, clients are looking for something that will last 10, 15, 20 years where epoxy coatings can wear out in a matter of months.

You mentioned coefficient ratings, what exactly is that a measure of?

There’s some science involved!  The coefficient of friction is a designation for measuring the resistance between two forces, for example the walking surface and the soles of a person’s shoes. If the walkway is icy, then the coefficient is low and a slip is more likely. Our product has proven to have the highest coefficient rating in a variety of conditions, whether the surface has an oil spill or water, and exceeds any OSHA or ADA guidelines.

Could you tell me about any recent projects we may have in the pipeline?

We have several interesting projects in house or in the pipeline!  Recently IKG provided architects and engineers working on Georgia State’s outdoor pavilion with 6ft wide 2ft deep treads going on all the walkways. There is also an interesting venture we’re starting within the trucking industry to work on logistical applications that will provide better safety coverage for hazardous areas prone to slips and falls. The benefit’s of IKG’s anti-slip MEBAC^®floor coatings even extends to common areas like utility accessways.

Utility accessways?

Say you’re walking down a concrete sidewalk in New York City, and you eventually come across a steel door flushed in that concrete that leads to utility cabling, telephone lines, drainage, etc. That door is metal and becomes iced over much more quickly than the concrete around it. Applying MEBAC^® to those accessways increases the friction between pedestrians walking and the icy metal on the sidewalk.

Final thoughts on the overall benefits of MEBAC^® non slip flooring?

Learn more about MEBAC^® – Talk to a IKG Rep Today!

IKG has 100+ years in the steel grating industry and has one of the most trusted safety floor coating brands on the market! If you’d like to learn more about MEBAC^® visit our About MEBAC^®page or visit our request a sample page to get your free sample today! To speak to a representative, call us at 1-800-324-8417.

“As the steel structure neared the height of the former towers, the workers realized they were the first people to see that view since 9/11.”

– Josh Sanburn, TIME

IKG’s Serrated Bar Grating on Top of the World

Rising above the site all Americans know as Ground Zero – the Freedom Tower, or One World Trade Center, is the ultimate sign of America’s resilience in the face of adversity. IKG continues to hold this project as one of our proudest, providing 19,000 sq. ft. of serrated bar grating for walkways, access ports, equipment rooms, antennae landings, and the antennae platform.

Ascending from ground near the North tower ground, just across the street from Ground Zero, stands the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere: The Freedom Tower. Built within its foundation, as well as on the antennae’s base; IKG’s serrated bar grating is at the top of the world. The steel and glass monument stands at a significant 1,716 feet above Lower Manhattan.

Steel and Glass Monument to Resilience

Construction began on April 27, 2006 with plans that were started as soon as 2002. It was one of the most ambitious and difficult construction projects in recent history. Set nearly 200 feet below the main structure is a 20-story, bomb resistant base, which was set on 70 tons of steel shafts and pilings. While digging began in 2006 to construct the support structure, grim discoveries were made from the 9/11 tragedy – a reminder to construction crew the magnitude of the work they were conducting. Yet not all finds left crew members with sadness, a historic 18^th century boat was discovered incased in what was a landfill site that existed in the 1800s in Lower Manhattan.

The Freedom Tower stands nearly 64 feet higher than the North Tower originally stood, thanks to their radio antenna and spires, which add 424 feet from the top floor to the very tip. On November 1, 2014 the first tenants of One World Trade Center began their move into the newly completed building. The entire structure has a total of 78 floors dedicated to office space, while the remaining floors are reserved for mechanical and structural features.

Serrated Steel Grating from IKG

In 2012, IKG^® supplied approximately 19,000 sq. ft. of serrated bar grating for walkways, access ports, equipment rooms, antennae landings, and the antennae platform. The communications platform, the large circular structure at the base of the antennae, consists of three different layers structured with IKG^® bar grating, the top layer reaching an elevation of 1,712’7”. Approximately 133 tons of IKG^® bar grating was produced, totaling upwards of 500 hours in engineering, project management, and manufacturing.

IKG is one of the first grating manufacturers in the nation; and was founded over 100 years ago in New York as Irving Iron Works which provided steel grating for the subway systems in the city. With a wide variety of grating products, IKG’s metal grating can be used in industrial settings, sports arenas, for safety solutions or even unique projects like the 500 Brickell garage. Contact us today at (800)- 324-8417 or fill out our Request a Quote form and a representative will be in touch as soon as possible.