Why Food Processing Facilities Choose Lapeyre Stair

Food Processing Solutions

In modern food processing environments, plant uptime, worker safety, hygiene compliance, and efficient maintenance access aren’t just “nice to have," they’re mission critical. Whether it’s poultry, meat, egg, animal feed or broader food manufacturing applications, our access solutions optimize real-world workflows while delivering peace of mind for safety and compliance teams alike.

Key Food Processing Solution Benefits

Elevated Safety

Designed with non-slip surfaces and self-draining treads to prevent slips and falls in wet processing environments and fall-protection enhancements to further reduce risk.

Designed for Cleanability & Hygiene

Food processing standards demand surfaces that support rigorous cleaning protocols. Lapeyre systems can be configured to utilize materials and finishes that withstand frequent washdown and align with facility sanitation workflows without degrading performance.

Efficiency that Boosts Production

Efficient access solutions reduce the time it takes operators and maintenance crews to reach equipment for adjustments, inspections, and repairs and our modular designs allow fast reconfiguration for evolving plant layouts.

Compliance Confidence

Engineered to support safer work environments compliant with OSHA and industry best practices, reducing safety incidents and potential shutdown risk.

Slip-resistant Treads & Platforms

Reduces risk of injuries on wet floors and during washdown cycles

Guardrails & Safety Gates

Enhances fall protection around elevated zones

Custom Heights & Modular Builds

Fits unique equipment layouts and scales with plant growth

Sanitation-Ready Design

Supports rigorous cleaning without trapping debris

Efficient Chute, Bin & Machine Access

Minimizes downtime for maintenance & production adjustments

Flexible Configurations

Adapts when processing lines or equipment shift

Photos of Food Processing Installations

Food Processing Applications

Equipment Applications	Mixing tanks, Storage tanks, Stainless steel tanks, Stainless steel platforms, Separators, Sorting conveyors, Packaging conveyors, Bagging equipment, Palletizing equipment, Extruders, Mixers, Fryers and ovens, Labeling machines, Baggers. Above-Tank Platforms: Safe, stable access to mixers, fillers, and silos for inspection and sanitation. Crossover Walkways: Efficient worker flow over conveyors and equipment lines without disrupting production. Elevated Machine Access: Quick access to motors, gearboxes, hoppers and control panels for faster troubleshooting.
Possible Issues	Sanitary access to equipment, space constraint solutions, eliminating fixed ladder hazards, improved facility egress and workflow
Products	Stainless Steel Crossover Stairs Stainless Steel Alternating Tread Equipment Access Stairs Stainless Steel Work Platforms
Code Compliance	OSHA IBC Commercial IBC Industrial
Materials, Finishes	Lapeyre Stair primarily uses 304 stainless steel, a widely accepted material in food processing due to its balance of performance, availability, and cost control. Benefits of 304 Stainless: ✔ Excellent corrosion resistance in most food and washdown environments ✔ Proven durability under frequent cleaning cycles ✔ Cost-effective for large-scale access systems compared to higher-alloy alternatives ✔ Readily available, allowing for faster lead times and easier future expansion Important Context: ✔ Facilities exposed to high chlorides, aggressive chemicals, or extreme sanitation agents may require higher-alloy materials (such as 316 stainless). ✔ In those cases, Lapeyre helps customers evaluate scope, placement, and expectations early to avoid misalignment.

Sanitary Solutions for Any Size

Are you faced with maintaining a routine maintenance regimen in a sanitary workplace? Put our team of engineers and designers to work solving your access headaches. We’ll work with you to design compliant solutions to your exact needs, down to a fraction of an inch.

Don't just take our word for it

Our standard product designs incorporate interchangeable components that are pre-engineered to comply with applicable codes and standards.

Testimonials

"We extensively use alternating tread stairs from Lapeyre Stair instead of ladders in our plant because they are safer and easier to use. Working with Lapeyre Stair is easy and convenient. We just give them the height and the angle we need and they return with a drawings and quote. We ok the layout, provide a PO number, and the order arrives in two to three weeks. Lapeyre Stair is a pleasure to work with."

"We have used alternating tread stairs from Lapeyre Stair for years and are finding new places to install them all the time. They are safer and easier to climb than a ladder and, when you run out of room for a long set of stairs, they are a great alternative. Customer Service has always been great; they are very patient and helpful; and my orders are correct when they arrive and include all the parts. Alternating tread stairs are easy to install and assemble. I just measure the height of the platform and decide what degree I want. Customer Service quickly responds with a print for approval, we issue a PO, and the order is produced."

"We decided to switch to the alternating tread stair from caged ladders to access our equipment because it provides a safer, easier, and more efficient means of access to the equipment for our clients. The team at Lapeyre Stair has been great to work with. They are very responsive and their quick turnarounds on drawings and fabrication schedules have met the demands of our fast-paced projects."

"Alternating tread stairs from Lapeyre Stair provide access to our machines that is safer and more comfortable than ladders while also saving space over a traditional stair. Lapeyre Stair is our preferred vendor for all of our stair needs. They custom build their products to our exact specifications; their web site makes getting CAD files and ordering easy; their shipping is timely and reliable; and assembly of the stairs is simple."

Food Processing Facility Resources

Download the Crossover Worksheet

Engineered for Most Food Processing Environments

Lapeyre Stair systems are designed to support safe access, durability, and cleanability across a wide range of food processing applications. That said, we believe in being clear about where our solutions are the right fit — and where a different approach may be required.