Hygienic wall cladding

Altro Whiterock White was specified for the new Sydney Fish Market to provide hygienic, durable, and easy-to-clean wall protection across approximately 2,000 m² of back-of-house seafood preparation and processing areas. The HACCP-approved wall cladding system supports rigorous cleaning, moisture resistance and long-term performance in hygiene-critical seafood preparation and processing environments. Hygienic Wall Protection for Seafood Preparation and Processing Areas The new Sydney Fish Market is a major seafood destination and working food facility, handling around 50 tonnes of seafood every day. With approximately 2,000 m² of food preparation and processing areas, the project required wall finishes that could withstand the demands of daily operations while meeting rigorous hygiene and cleaning requirements. Altro Whiterock White was installed throughout the back-of-house food preparation and processing areas, providing a durable, impermeable and easy-to-clean hygienic wall cladding system for the high-use seafood environment. The Challenge: Hygienic, Durable Walls for Food Preparation and Processing Food preparation and seafood processing environments place significant demands on wall surfaces. Walls need to withstand: • Frequent washdowns and exposure to moisture • Heavy traffic and everyday impacts • Rigorous cleaning regimes • Strict food hygiene requirements • Long-term use in a busy commercial environment For the Sydney Fish Market, the wall system needed to provide reliable protection while maintaining a clean, professional appearance. The Solution: Altro Whiterock White Wall Cladding Approximately 2,000m² of Altro Whiterock White was installed across the back-of-house food preparation and processing areas. The hygienic wall cladding system is designed for commercial kitchens, food preparation areas, seafood processing facilities, and other hygiene-critical spaces such as hospitals, operating theatres, and laboratories. Altro Whiterock has a smooth, impermeable surface that provides a durable and hygienic barrier that is easy to clean and maintain. The grout-free wall finish also eliminates the cleaning and maintenance issues associated with traditional tiled surfaces and grout joints. The crisp white finish offers a clean, contemporary appearance suited to food-preparation environments, while the robust construction protects against everyday impacts. Why Altro Whiterock White Was Specified For the Sydney Fish Market, the key requirement was a wall system that combined hygiene, durability and practical performance. At Sydney Fish Market, the clean white finish of Altro Whiterock provides a bright, professional appearance while delivering the wall protection and hygiene performance required in a busy food processing facility. The Result With approximately 2,000m² of Altro Whiterock White installed, Sydney Fish Market has a robust wall cladding solution designed to meet the demands of its food preparation and processing operations. The result is a durable, impermeable and easy-to-clean wall cladding system that supports hygienic food preparation and processing environments while delivering a clean, consistent finish.