Jamaica Inn, UK Altro bring drama and tough love to Jamaica Inn Altro Stronghold™ 30, Altro Whiterock White™, Altro Whiterock Chameleon™ Altro flooring and walling are adding drama and showing off their “Altro have a superb range of products specifically designed for tough credentials in a new restaurant servery and kitchen at the front and back of house so we were able to select products that infamous Jamaica Inn, on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. perfectly suited the theme, colour scheme and practical needs of Steeped in the history of smugglers, pirates and shipwrecks, the the venue. 16th century coaching house made world-famous by Daphne “Jamaica Inn is a very striking place, and people come here for du Maurier’s book and a recent BBC drama boasts 20 en suite the drama, atmosphere and history. We needed to find flooring bedrooms, an award-winning restaurant, a souvenir shop and a and walling that would complement the gravitas of the site, Smugglers’ Museum. but also meet the needs of a 21st Century catering and dining Jon Baines, project manager at South West based commercial operation. refrigeration and catering equipment suppliers KJR, was tasked Jon continues. “When it came to selecting the flooring and with designing and delivering a brand new kitchen and restaurant walling for the kitchen and servery, I sat down with the owners, servery for Jamaica Inn Altro and the installer, and together we looked at the options. “The owners of the inn were very clear they wouldn’t compromise For the kitchen, we decided on Altro Stronghold 30 safety on quality, “Jon explained. “I always recommend Altro products, flooring, in the shade Dolphin, and Altro Whiterock White. for every job I handle, because time and time again they have These two products are a proven and very popular combination proven to be the best for all-round value for money, quality, for commercial kitchens, because together they provide the aesthetics and safety. ultimate in safety, practicality, hygiene and easy cleaning. They look great, too; very clean and stylish together.” Aztek Interiors were appointed to carry out the installation. MD John Hudson said: “Adding modern aspects to old buildings like Jamaica Inn demands a great deal of respect and care, and we needed to come up with some creative solutions. Jamaica Inn is delighted with its new kitchen and servery, which are now both finished and operational. Facilities Manager, Richard Jackson, said: “The flooring and walling make a significant positive impact to the inn, both front and back of house. “Our new kitchen is a huge improvement on what we had before, and the staff are so pleased with it. We now have a light, bright space which looks great and functions like a modern, practical kitchen. The wall looks superb, very bright and clean and so easy to maintain, with just a wipe down as needed. “We are very happy with what we have achieved with Altro products in our new ventures, and we are talking to Altro about the flooring and walling options for our other expansion plans, including extensions to the bar and cellar, as well as the new farm shop.” All information is correct at the time of print and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit us at www.altro.co.uk for more information and updates. For further information on Altro’s vast product range of integrated floors and walls systems: 01462 707604 [email protected] www.altro.co.uk.