Food processing facilities present unique challenges in industrial concreting. Unlike standard flat burnished slabs, these builds demand precise falls to drains, seamless integration with freezer and coolroom construction, and careful attention to detail at every junction.

One of the most critical details is the coved hob. Far from a cosmetic feature, coved hobs form the seamless join between floors and walls in food processing facilities.

Properly designed. they act as both a hygiene control and a protective barrier: the sloped top surface promotes liquid runoff, the coved base prevents pooling and simplifies washdowns, and the overall structure shields insulated panels from mechanical handling equipment (MHE) impacts.

Poorly executed. or left to chance, they risk failing hygiene inspections, delaying commissioning, and forcing costly rework that can hold up production. That’s why coved hobs are a mandated element in food-grade construction.

Kraftur’s Robust Methodology

The construction of coved concrete hobs in food processing facilities demands a high level of precision, adaptability, and technical expertise. Our approach is built on three pillars:

• Digital precision: Millimetre-accurate setout with Topcon Total Station survey equipment
• Custom engineering: Steel formwork fabricated to match cove profiles, braced for strength and reused for efficiency
• Placement discipline: Careful placement techniques to deliver clean, durable finishes in even the most complex areas

Each stage of the process is designed to ensure durability, hygiene compliance, and cost efficiency.

 

Proven Results

Kraftur has delivered coved hob solutions across multiple food facility projects, most recently for Youfoodz Berrinba, in partnership with Wiley. The project demonstrated:

• Reduced rectification costs: Precise survey control eliminated the errors that often lead to rework.
• Consistent, durable finishes: Custom steel formwork produced repeatable profiles and clean lines across corners and openings.
• Compliance-ready structures: High-slump concrete and thorough vibration delivered robust, hygienic junctions that withstand forklifts, wash-downs, and daily traffic.

The result is a facility with cleaner transitions, stronger protection for insulated panels, and long-term durability built into its design.

Beyond Compliance: Built for Performance

Kraftur delivers concreting solutions that go beyond compliance, setting the standard for durability and performance in temperature-controlled facilities. With proven experience across food-grade projects in South East Queensland, we provide reliable, tailored outcomes that keep every build on spec and on schedule.

Planning a food-grade build or upgrade? Talk to Kraftur about concreting solutions that meet compliance and stand the test of time.