Netherlands Supermarket Distribution Center
54,000 m² of Concria Optimal Slab flooring. BREEAM 5-star Outstanding. 864 tons of CO₂ saved.
54,000 m²
Floor Area
~581,000 sqft of distribution center floor
BREEAM 5★
Outstanding Rating
Highest possible sustainability certification
864 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 54,000 m² distribution center floor that could handle 24/7 forklift traffic, meet aggressive sustainability targets, and achieve the highest possible BREEAM 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 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 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 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 CEM III cement — the critical factor that eliminated all other options.
The entire 54,000 m² 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 5-Star Outstanding
The flooring system contributed directly to achieving the highest possible BREEAM rating, supporting the client's corporate sustainability commitments.
864 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.
CEM III Compatibility Proven
Full performance achieved on low-carbon 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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