SLIPNOT engineers permanent anti-slip solutions for metal walking surfaces used across construction, infrastructure, and commercial buildings. Ahead of New York Build, we spoke with Eileen Gregory, Business Development Manager, about performance-based surface safety, long-term durability, and why slip resistance needs to be designed in – not added later. 

 

 

1. To start us off, can you tell us a bit about SLIPNOT and what your anti-slip solutions are designed to do? 

  

SLIPNOT designs and manufactures permanent anti-slip coatings for metal walking surfaces. Our solutions are engineered to dramatically increase traction on materials like steel, stainless steel, and aluminum especially in wet, oily, or high-traffic environments while maintaining durability and long service life. The goal is simple: reduce slip-and-fall risk without compromising structural integrity or design intent. 

  

2. Slips and falls are a major safety issue across construction and building operations. In simple terms, how does SLIPNOT help make surfaces safer in real-world environments? 

  

In real world conditions, surfaces get wet, dirty, or worn and that’s where slip risk increases. SLIPNOT permanently bonds a textured, slip resistant surface directly to the metal substrate. Unlike tapes or coatings that wear off, our process becomes part of the metal itself, providing consistent traction over time. This helps owners, contractors, and facility teams create safer walking surfaces without ongoing maintenance or replacement. 

  

3. Safety standards and expectations continue to rise across the industry. What trends are you seeing when it comes to slip resistance and surface safety? 

  

We’re seeing a strong shift toward performance-based safety rather than minimum compliance. Owners and agencies are asking tougher questions about long-term durability, lifecycle cost, and liability reduction. There’s also increased focus on safety in non-traditional areas like hatches, access covers, ladders, and transition zones where slips historically weren’t addressed. Slip resistance is no longer viewed as optional; it’s becoming an expectation. 

  

4. You’re exhibiting at New York Build this year. What can visitors expect to see or learn when they visit the SLIPNOT stand? 

  

Visitors will be able to see and feel our anti-slip surfaces firsthand, compare different grades, and learn where SLIPNOT is being used on real projects from infrastructure and transit to commercial buildings. We’ll also be sharing practical guidance on where slip resistance is most often overlooked and how to integrate it early in design or retrofit it efficiently in existing facilities. 

  

5. Finally, what are you hoping to get out of New York Build, and how does taking part in the event support SLIPNOT’s plans for growth and engagement in the construction market? 

  

New York Build is a great opportunity for us to engage directly with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners who are shaping projects in complex urban environments. We’re focused on education, relationship-building, and understanding where safety challenges are evolving. Participating in the event supports our growth by strengthening industry partnerships and positioning SLIPNOT as a trusted resource for long-term surface safety solutions.