With thousand of people community by air every day, airports become a very busy place. Whether passengers are landing or departing, it's important that each passenger's experience at the airport is a positive one; from the customer service they receive to the impression of the airports facilities, cleanliness and atmosphere.
Taking this to heart, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Hamilton, Ontario recently invested in one of its most frequented facilities: the bathrooms.
The airport, which was originally constructed in 1940, has continually seen growing interest from travelers in the Greater Toronto Area. With that in mind, the current President of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, Frank Scremin, aims to ensure that his facilities provide a top-notch experience for travelers who utilize the airport.
After making the determination that the Hamilton Airport would indeed give its bathrooms a facelift, Scremin wanted to be certain that his choice in building materials reflected the airport's goal of increasing hygienic properties - all while remaining aesthetically attractive. Upon review of his surfacing material options, he was left with but one obvious choice: DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces.
DuPont™ Corian® was originally chosen for its extremely hygienic properties. Because Corian® is non-porous and has the ability to be void of any seams, it inhibits the growth of mold, mildew and germs and allows for low-maintenance and easy cleaning. Not only that, but Corian® is an extremely durable material - and, perhaps more importantly, has the ability to be completely renewed and repaired. Because of this reparability, Scremin knew that his initial investment in Corian® would result in a surfacing material that would stand the test of time and be a valuable long-term investment. In addition to these advantageous features, DuPont™ Corian® has a Class I (Class A) fire rating which ultimately results in a safer environment for airport employees and guests alike.
"Aside from the benefial features of Corian®," said Scremin, "we also wanted the bathroom renovation to focus on the element of customer satisfaction. Bathrooms are frequently one of the most talked about areas in terms of public spaces. We wanted to be sure that our new bathroom environments would satisfy each and every guest in our airport."
With all this in mind, DuPont™ Corian® was not only chosen for the countertops and sinks, but was used for the toilet and urinal partitions as well as the wall application situated behind the urinals.
As the first of several bathroom renovations wrapped up in January 2013, the results have been impressive. The space has been transformed into an attractive, functional and hygienic atmosphere.
Should the airport eventually undergo additional renovation, Scremin will not hesitate to once again utilize DuPont™ Corian® as the material of choice. "We are incredibly pleased with the outcome of the bathroom renovation," said Scremin, "and we will gladly use Corian® during future renovations at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport."
Before - Sink Area
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After - Sink Area
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Before - Urinal Area
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After - Urinal Area
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After - Partitions
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