Netherlands Supermarket Distribution Center
581,000 sqft of Concria Optimal Slab flooring. BREEAM (LEED Platinum equivalent) 5-star Outstanding. 950 tons of CO₂ saved.
581,000 sqft
Floor Area
54,000 m² distribution center floor
BREEAM 5★
Outstanding Rating (LEED Platinum equivalent)
Highest possible sustainability certification
950 tons
CO₂ Saved
Compared to traditional flooring methods
50+ Years
Expected Lifespan
With polish-only maintenance
Project Overview
One of Europe's largest supermarket chains needed a new 581,000 sqft distribution center floor that could handle 24/7 forklift traffic, meet aggressive sustainability targets, and achieve the highest possible BREEAM (LEED Platinum equivalent) certification.
The facility would operate as a central hub for grocery distribution — meaning any floor failure, coating delamination, or maintenance downtime would directly impact the supply chain.
The Challenge
The project team faced three competing requirements:
- 1. BREEAM (LEED Platinum equivalent) Outstanding — the floor system needed to minimize CO₂ and support the highest sustainability rating
- 2. 24/7 Operations Durability — non-stop forklift traffic, pallet jacks, and heavy racking loads
- 3. Low-Carbon Concrete — the project specified Type 1L (CEM III) cement, which traditional dry shakes can't handle reliably
Traditional approaches required choosing between sustainability and performance. Epoxy coatings met durability needs but failed on sustainability. Standard dry shakes met neither on Type 1L (CEM III) concrete.
The Solution
The project team selected the complete Concria system: Optimal Slab Industrial dry-shake hardener with Trowel Hard nano-silica densifier.
Optimal Slab's patented multi-layer method was specifically chosen for its proven compatibility with Type 1L (CEM III) cement — the critical factor that eliminated all other options.
The entire 581,000 sqft floor was hardened, densified, and cured during placement. No return trips for liquid hardener. No curing compounds. No epoxy coatings. One system, one visit.
Results
BREEAM (LEED Platinum equivalent) 5-Star Outstanding
The flooring system contributed directly to achieving the highest possible BREEAM rating, supporting the client's corporate sustainability commitments.
950 Tons CO₂ Saved
Compared to a traditional flooring approach (separate dry shake, liquid hardener, curing compound, and potential epoxy). Fewer materials, fewer site visits, fewer trucks.
Type 1L (CEM III) Compatibility Proven
Full performance achieved on low-carbon Type 1L (CEM III) concrete mix — something traditional dry shakes could not guarantee.
Zero Return Trips
The entire floor was completed during concrete placement. No scheduling liquid hardener applications, no coordinating coating contractors.
50+ Year Projected Lifespan
With polish-only maintenance, the floor is expected to outlast the building. No epoxy recoating cycles, no facility downtime.
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