Argelith Ceramic Tiles – The Ultimate Slip-Resistant Floor for Meat and Poultry Processing
For more than 150 years, Argelith Ceramic Tiles has been manufacturing fully vitrified industrial flooring that stands up to the toughest production environments. From heavy vehicle traffic to aggressive cleaning chemicals and temperature swings, Argelith tiles are built to endure where others fail.
At IPPE 2025, Argelith introduces its latest innovation for the meat and poultry industry — the R13 High-Traction Surface, developed specifically for areas exposed to constant water, animal fats, and cleaning detergents.
Maximum Slip Resistance – Minimum Risk
Worker safety begins from the ground up. The R13 surface represents the highest level of slip resistance, exceeding the traction levels typically found in food-processing environments. Even when floors are wet or greasy, the aggressive micro-texture provides sure footing, helping processors reduce the risk of slips and falls — one of the most common causes of workplace injuries.
Unlike coatings or surface treatments that wear down over time, Argelith’s R13 slip-resistant layer is fused into the tile body during firing at over 2,200°F, becoming a permanent part of the ceramic structure. The result is a floor that maintains its safety performance for decades, not months.
Hygiene Meets Durability
In meat and poultry plants, sanitation is as critical as safety. Argelith tiles combine exceptional slip resistance with a dense, non-porous body that resists absorption of liquids, blood, grease, and cleaning agents. The vitrified surface prevents bacterial penetration and allows thorough cleaning using high-pressure or chemical washdowns without damaging the tile or reducing its traction.
The R13 surface achieves the perfect balance — aggressive enough to deliver outstanding grip, yet engineered for easy maintenance. This makes it ideal for cutting rooms, kill floors, washdown areas, packaging zones, and any space where water and fats create a slippery environment.
Built to Endure
Every Argelith tile is pressed under high pressure and fired at extreme temperatures, producing a floor that is stronger than concrete and virtually impervious to wear. Tiles retain their color, texture, and slip resistance even after years of exposure to cleaning cycles, forklift traffic, and thermal shock.
A Proven Solution Worldwide
Argelith floors are trusted by leading food and beverage manufacturers across the globe, including dairy, brewery, and meat processing facilities. The company’s fully vitrified ceramic tiles are known for providing a safe, hygienic, and permanent flooring solution that lowers long-term maintenance costs while protecting workers and equipment.
Quality You Can See and Feel
Each batch of Argelith tiles is tested according to strict internal standards. The company’s commitment to quality ensures consistent dimensions, strength, and slip resistance — tile after tile, pallet after pallet.
From raw material handling to finished packaging, Argelith provides the foundation for safe and efficient operations. When it comes to long-term slip resistance, hygiene, and durability, no other flooring performs like Argelith.