Food processors are turning to TENAX® for cleaner, safer plants. Part of the Opal brand, TENAX® is designed for use throughout food processing facilities. Hawke’s Bay-based Progressive Meats was among the first to trial TENAX®, and the feedback has been exceptional.

Jamie Goulton, a cleaner at Progressive Meats, says:
“It’s the best cleaning product I’ve ever used.”

Why TENAX® Works Better

TENAX® uses smart chemistry. When diluted to the right level, the solution thickens and clings to surfaces. This means it stays wet longer, penetrates dirt, and dissolves soil more effectively than foaming cleaners.

The formula is engineered to stick to both vertical and horizontal surfaces, maximizing cleaning power and reducing wasted effort.

Real Results in Less Time

Cleaning used to be tough. Now, it’s simple.
“With TENAX®, everything softens and rinses off easily,” says Nathan Paewai, Department Supervisor at Progressive Meats.

The process takes just 20 minutes from application to rinse. Once rinsed, TENAX® thins back to water—no chasing foam down drains. Surfaces look cleaner and shinier, and micro readings show a positive downward trend.

“We don’t need heavy scrubbing or water blasting anymore. It looks great and smells fresh. We left it on for 20 minutes, rinsed, and that was it,” adds Jamie.