--- title: FoodSafe Drains | Chad Kaatz description: Chad Kaatz, P.Eng, PMP, VP of Engineering and Product Management at Global Drain Technologies. Chad focuses on technical aspects of drainage, such as the development and testing of load rated drainage and addressing the impact of aging systems on production. --- [![fsd\_secondary\_logo](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/hubfs/fsd_secondary_logo.svg "fsd_secondary_logo")](https://foodsafedrains.com) - [PRODUCTS](https://foodsafedrains.com/products) - [SLOT DRAIN SYSTEMS](https://foodsafedrains.com/slot-drain-systems/) - [TRENCH DRAIN SYSTEMS](https://foodsafedrains.com/trench-drain-systems/) - [AREA & HUB DRAINS](https://foodsafedrains.com/product-category/foodsafe-drains/area-hub-drains-2/) - [CATCH BASINS / STRAINERS](https://foodsafedrains.com/product-category/foodsafe-drains/catch-basins-strainers/) - [PIPES / TRAPS](https://foodsafedrains.com/product-category/foodsafe-drains/pipes-traps/) - [ALL PRODUCTS](https://foodsafedrains.com/products) - [APPLICATIONS](https://foodsafedrains.com/application) - [BAKERY](https://foodsafedrains.com/application/bakery) - [BEVERAGE](https://foodsafedrains.com/application/beverage) - 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[SHIPPING INFORMATION](https://foodsafedrains.com/knowledge-centre/shipping-information/) - [DRAINAGE 101 (GLOSSARY)](https://foodsafedrains.com/knowledge-centre/drainage-101-glossary/) - [FAQ'S](https://foodsafedrains.com/knowledge-centre/faqs/) - [NEWS AND EVENTS](https://foodsafedrains.com/knowledge-centre/news-and-events/) - [LOAD CLASS RATINGS](https://foodsafedrains.com/knowledge-centre/load-class-ratings/) - [FLOW RATE](https://foodsafedrains.com/knowledge-centre/slot-drain-flow-rate/) - [ALL RESOURCES](https://foodsafedrains.com/knowledge-centre/) - [ABOUT](https://foodsafedrains.com/about/) - [CONTACT US](https://foodsafedrains.com/contact-us) # FoodSafe Drains [Brewery Drain](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/tag/brewery-drain) [Brewery Drainage](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/tag/brewery-drainage) [floor drains](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/tag/floor-drains) [![Hygienic stainless steel trench drain with closeup of grate sitting across drain.](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/hubfs/Close-Up-AngledView-Trench-Grate-Grill.jpg)](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-usda-compliant-trench-drain-design) 4 Min Read ### [The Ultimate Guide to USDA Compliant Trench Drain Design](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-usda-compliant-trench-drain-design) FoodSafe Trench Drains are built for hygienic production environments [![Drain Install In Retrofit Project](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/hubfs/IMG_3420.jpg)](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/why-good-drains-matter-in-retrofits) 2 Min Read ### [Why Good Drains Matter in Food Facility Retrofits](https://blog.foodsafedrains.com/why-good-drains-matter-in-retrofits) Retrofitting existing facilities in the food industry is a strategic way to enhance functionality, extend the ... 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