International flooring and install company Stonhard has launched the all-new Stonkote ESD, which delivers outstanding performance, vibrant colour options and a faster installation process by eliminating the need for a conductive primer.
Developed in collaboration with its US-based R&D and marketing teams, Stonkote ESD is a durable, chemical-resistant, thin-mil coating engineered to consistently achieve ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) readings below 1.0 x 10⁶ ohms.
In the pharmaceutical industry, ESD is a critical concern due to its potential to damage sensitive electronic components, contaminate products, and even trigger explosions in environments with flammable gases or dust.
ESD-safe practices, including proper flooring, packaging, and personal protective equipment, are essential for maintaining product quality, worker safety, and regulatory compliance.
The product development has been welcomed by Kemtile – a fast-growing division of the go-ahead business. Together with Stonhard they provide ‘single source’ flooring solutions to range of manufacturing industries across the UK, with specialist expertise in pharma and cleanroom facilities.
Historically, Stonhard’s ESD systems have required conductive primers and mortar coats, which added material, labour costs and potential system vulnerabilities.
Now thanks to cutting-edge material advancements, Stonkote ESD bridges this gap while offering physical properties comparable to Stonkote HT4, delivering greater efficiency, reliability and performance.
Michael Pacitti, Stonhard Technical Service Manager – Europe, said that the new product would meet a real-life market need.
Michael commented: “Stonkote ESD is a game-changer in the manufacture and install of flooring in environments that need to limit build-up of static electricity and will tap into some of the fastest-growing markets in the world.”
The product will be rolled out across Europe in the next month and be supported with a comprehensive marketing plan.
Jamie Cook, Director at Kemtile welcomed the news: “Adding improved products like Stonkote ESD to our portfolio of solutions will undoubtedly help us win work, especially in new markets.”
“It also helps us build recognition of Stonhard as an innovative flooring manufacturer, willing to invest in better products and more cost-effective ways of help clients increase performance and reduce ESD risk in their factory settings.”
