Overview

The accommodation and food services industry are a broad sector that encompasses businesses providing lodging, meals, and related services to customers. This industry plays a crucial role in the hospitality and tourism sectors, contributing significantly to the global economy. The main components of this industry include hotels, motels, restaurants, cafes, bars, caterers, and other establishments that offer accommodation and food services. 

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges are sometimes referred to as surface coating measurement devices, material thickness measurement tools, coating thickness testers, substrate thickness gauges, layer thickness measurement instruments, film thickness gauging devices, material coating inspection tools, thickness profilers, surface finish measurement devices, protective coating thickness meters, and paint thickness gauges. 

Furthermore, GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges are further grouped into: 

Aircraft Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Automotive Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Coating and Material Thickness Gauges with Auto Power-Off Function, Coating and Material Thickness Gauges with Two Point Calibration, Data Logging Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Handheld Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, High Precision Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Multiple Mode Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Non-Destructive Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Non-Magnetic Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Rugged Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Ultrasonic Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Wide Measurement Range Coating and Material Thickness Gauges, Wired Coating and Material Thickness Gauges and Wireless Coating and Material Thickness Gauges. 

GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges have the following applications in accommodation and food services industry: 

  • Kitchen Equipment Maintenance: GAO Tek’s gauges are employed to inspect protective coatings on kitchen equipment, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and preventing corrosion in appliances like ovens and refrigerators. 
  • Facility Infrastructure: In accommodation facilities, GAO gauges assess the thickness of protective coatings on structural components, such as building exteriors and furniture. This helps in preserving the aesthetic appeal and longevity of the infrastructure. 
  • Food Storage And Handling: GAO’s gauges are utilized to measure coating thickness on storage containers and handling equipment, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and preventing contamination. 
  • Restaurant Furniture Maintenance: In dining establishments, GAO Tek gauges assess the thickness of coatings on tables, chairs, and other furniture, contributing to the overall aesthetics and durability of the restaurant’s interior. 
  • Compliance With Industry Standards: GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges comply with industry standards relevant to the Accommodation and Food Services sector, ensuring adherence to regulations and maintaining a high level of quality. 

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Coating and Material Thickness Gauges

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GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada. 

Complying With Accommodation And Food Services Industry Standards 

GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges comply or help our customers comply with the industry standards such as: 

  • ISO 2064:2017 
  • ASTM B244/B244M-19 
  • ISO 3451-1:2018 
  • ASTM E376-19 
  • ASTM D6132-20 
  • ISO 19844:2018 
  • ASTM D3276-15 
  • ISO 8501-1:2007 
  • ASTM D6132-97(2015)

Complying With Government Regulations 

GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as: 

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) 
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
  • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 
  • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 
  • Surface Transportation Board (STB) 
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
  • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
  • Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) 

GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as: 

  • Transport Canada 
  • Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) 
  • Materials Information System (WHMIS) 
  • Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) 
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 
  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) 
  • Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) 
  • Provincial Regulations 
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada 
  • Health Canada 
  • Natural Resources Canada 
  • Public Safety Canada 
  • Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC)

Case Studies of Coating And Material Thickness Gauges in Accommodation And Food Services Industry 

Coating and material thickness gauges are sometimes called surface coating measurement devices, material thickness measurement tools, coating thickness testers, substrate thickness gauges, layer thickness measurement instruments, film thickness gauging devices, material coating inspection tools, thickness profilers, surface finish measurement devices, protective coating thickness meters, and paint thickness gauges. 

Here are practical examples of using coating and material thickness gauges in accommodation and food services industry: 

In the hospitality sector, coating thickness gauges are utilized to inspect protective coatings on various infrastructure elements within hotels. Regular assessments contribute to the maintenance of buildings and compliance with safety standards in the accommodation industry. 

Material thickness gauges find applications in assessing the wear and tear on coatings of kitchen equipment in restaurants. Regular measurements help identify areas requiring maintenance, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and minimizing downtime. 

Coating thickness gauges are employed in food processing facilities to monitor the integrity of coatings on machinery and conveyor systems. Regular inspections contribute to preventive maintenance, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring food safety. 

Companies offering catering and event services use material thickness gauges to assess the condition of protective coatings on equipment and transport vehicles. Regular inspections contribute to the longevity of assets and compliance with safety standards. 

Coating thickness gauges are integrated into commercial kitchen setups to measure the thickness of protective coatings on surfaces prone to corrosion. Regular assessments help in maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring the durability of kitchen infrastructure. 

These examples highlight how coating and material thickness gauges are indispensable tools in the Accommodation and Food Services Industry, contributing to infrastructure maintenance, compliance with regulations, and the overall safety of operations.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID suppliers in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in accommodation and food services industry. Articles about related industries are given below: 

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Use of Coating And Material Thickness Gauges With Leading Software And Cloud Services in Accommodation And Food Services Industry 

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s coating and material thickness gauges with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include: 

  • Elco meter Inspection Software 
  • Defusco Posit Ector Software 
  • Olympus NDT Inspection Ware 
  • Fischer Datacentres 
  • Proce Equip Live 
  • Cygnus DIVE SmartLink Software 
  • Hitachi High-Tech Science View Software 
  • Electrophysics Mini Test 700 Series Software 
  • NOVOTEST UT-1M Software 
  • PCE Instruments PCE-CT 28 Software 
  • GE Inspection Technologies Right Rax Thickness Monitoring Software 
  • Hitachi OpenClose Software 

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Meeting Customers’ Demands 

Large Choice of Products 

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones. 

Fast Delivery 

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse. 

Local to Our Customers 

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.  

Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in accommodation and food services industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers: 

  • Accenture 
  • Deloitte 
  • Capgemini 
  • Cognizant 
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) 
  • Infosys 
  • DXC Technology 
  • Wipro 
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) 
  • Atos 
  • NTT Data 
  • CGI 
  • Booz Allen Hamilton 
  • PwC 
  • Accenture Federal Services 
  • Leidos 
  • Northrop Grumman 
  • BAE Systems 
  • Lockheed Martin 
  • General Dynamics Information Technology 
  • ManTech 
  • Raytheon Technologies 
  • L3Harris Technologies

GAO Has Many Customers in Accommodation And Food Services Industry 

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the accommodation and food services industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in the accommodation and food services industry. Articles about related industries are given below: 

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Here are some of GAO’s customers in accommodation and food services industry: 

  • FedEx Corporation 
  • United Parcel Service (UPS) 
  • CSX Corporation 
  • Norfolk Southern Corporation 
  • A Duie Pyle 
  • YRC Worldwide Inc. 
  • JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 
  • XPO Logistics 
  • Crowley Maritime Corporation 
  • Con-way Freight 
  • Old Dominion Freight Line 
  • Matson, Inc. 
  • Estes Express Lines 
  • Forward Air Corporation 
  • R+L Carriers 
  • Saia, Inc. 
  • NFI Industries 
  • PBF Logistics LP