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Here at Union Jack, we want to ensure you will get the longest life out of your tools and the most out of your investment -- from purchase to replacement. It starts with quality. We've made it easy by offering a curated selection of high quality products for you to build, and add, to your suite of material handling and cleaning tools.Designed for food safe and industrial use.Our products are selected for their durability and strength. They are hygienically designed, food safe, and available …

From a little red guide book to an iconic standard in international fine dining, have you ever wondered how the Michelin Star restaurant rating got its start? The History It all began when French brothers André and Édouard Michelin founded Michelin Tire in 1889. With fewer than 3,000 cars on the road at the time, they were visionaries in the industry. In order to create demand and need for mobility (aka cars) and the subsequent need for tires, the first Michelin Guide was published …

Color-coding is a simple way to have a big impact on your facility’s food safety, sanitation and compliance. Designating certain colors for tools based on different uses, processes or zones is practical and offers a host of benefits. It prevents cross contamination from allergens, pathogens, chemicals, and physical contaminants -- improving quality control and reducing risk of product recall and related issues. It also increases efficiency by helping with tool organization/storage, too …

EPDM stands for ethylene propylene diene monomer. It’s a synthetic rubber that has quickly gained traction in breweries for use in transfer hoses. EPDM has superior chemical, ozone/UV and temperature resistance. It offers substantial elastic properties, making it extremely durable and giving it a high degree of abrasion and tear resistance. EPDM rubber material is known to have better durability and physical strength than natural rubber. Add in the fact that EPDM is FDA/U …

Sanitation is critical in any food and beverage facility. It is not only important for public safety and the quality of the products – it’s the law. The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a large piece of legislation passed in 2011, put in place strict requirements for the food and beverage industry focusing on the prevention of foodborne illness and death. Even with these requirements in place, keeping facilities clean is a challenge. The CDC estimates that each year 48 million peo …