Cleaning and sanitising chemicals for the food processing industry

The Opal range of cleaners and sanitisers has been born out of years of experience in the food and beverage industry, listening to the valuable insights, challenges and feedback of our customers at the coalface of food factory cleaning.  We understand the importance of reliable, high performance products that can be trusted to work day in and day out.

The range covers all the mainstream products you need to get your factory back to what it’s designed for – producing quality food.  It is supported by our team of hygiene system specialists who will look at your unique situation and put together the best solution for your specific needs. 

Getting your processing plant clean is not just about the chemicals – it’s about support, great service and back up to ensure you can focus on what you do best and satisfy your auditors, whether they be your customers or industry regulators. 

Here’s some of what the Opal range includes:

 – Cleaning and sanitising chemicals designed specifically for the food industry – both open plant cleaning and CIP/SIP

 – Complete skincare solutions that protect both your team and the environment

 – Specialist chemical products developed for niche applications in NZ food processing

 – Application gear and systems that save you chemical, time and water

4 reasons why you should use Opal

1. The honest chemical company

That’s what our customers call us as we don’t believe in the ‘smoke and mirrors’ approach so prevalent in the industry. We will not try and do something we can’t really add value to, as we’re not just here for today – we’re interested in the long term relationship.

Our approach is an innovative one – our preferred space is thinking outside the square and challenging the status quo.

2. The best understanding of your headaches

Our experience and industry knowledge spans all food industry cleaning and includes engineering and machinery – not just chemicals. This is why we really ‘get’ what your challenges are.

The team has specialist chemical make up and dispensing system knowledge and we love keeping up with industry trends and testing new cutting edge developments from across the globe.

3. Getting onto it fast

We’re not encumbered by corporate bureaucracy – we have a hands on approach and fix things fast. You can expect both a quick response to technical queries and fast delivery of our products.

4. Making it easier

We make health and safety compliance easier with systems like Hazlock for safe chemical dispensing. The Opal range includes some unique products for the NZ food and beverage industry and online training and tests make sure your team stay up to date.

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