Respol in pole position with Porsche
30 November 2009
Respol Industrial Flooring were contracted by Porsche to provide technologically advanced internal and external flooring systems for their brand new Driving Experience Centre and test circuit, adjacent to the famous Silverstone Grand Prix track.
Beating off stiff competition, with specialist flooring solutions required for display areas, restaurant and ‘skid pan’, Respol had their work cut out for them. Where traditionally Porsche had commissioned flooring tiles for their showrooms, this new flagship installation required a seamless finish. Having plenty of curves meant that Respols' decorative Reetop system not only saved time, but also money and was colour matched exactly to Porsches' usual tile finish. Respol had previously installed sample flooring at Porsches' head office in Reading and onto a board that could be used to prove the match at Silverstone. Moving outside, Respol developed a bespoke, low friction system that is uv-stable for external application. Combined with external use hardeners specifically developed for this installation, the system proved perfect for the external skid pan area where water constantly flows across the surface and for the 7 degree sloped driving area. Needless to say, Respol worked to very strict deadlines, completing the project to the total satisfaction of the customer.
James Taylor of the Porsche Driving Experience commented;
"From the first time I met David on a site visit he arranged, I knew we could form a collaboration with Respol. Davids' team does what they say, are the consummate professionals, knowledgeable and appear to have an abundance of Respol products suitable for almost every job. The results on the Porsche test track go beyond expectation and we look forward to working with Respol on future projects."
