From new construction to industrial concrete floor reuse

Sustainability in multiple areas

Twintec has been investing for many years in "research and engineering" for the most sustainable possible construction of steel-fiber reinforced industrial concrete floors. We also focus more and more on extending the lifespan of existing floors or adapting them to new needs and user requirements. These days, it constitutes a day job for Twintec Service & Renovation (TSR).

Sustainable mix compositions, a predominantly electric fleet of machines: at Twintec, everything is focused on creating a sustainable industrial concrete floor. "But what if an existing building gets a new use?", Twintec's Marieke Pitlo wonders aloud. "Perhaps the goods being stored or distributed are changing, customer delivery or logistics requirements have changed or labor shortages require conversion to AI or even robotic technology. It's logical to think initially about goods movement, storage solutions, new ERP software, etc. But what about the existing concrete floor? Does it meet the new operational needs?"

The concrete floor is an essential part of a building and usually meets the requirements of the first user. "The loads placed on the concrete floor, the layout and height of the racking, the material handling equipment present, the location of additional machinery, ...: it can all change with a different use," says Pitlo. "Instead of writing off the building or building new, it is more sustainable to adapt the premises to the new need/filling. Twintec Service & Renovation offers a service for examination, maintenance and, where necessary, modification, renovation or replacement of the existing industrial concrete floor. Twintec's experience and specialist knowledge in the design and construction of industrial concrete floors enables us to provide expert advice on the existing floor and then present the best solution to the new user."

Twintec Service & Renovation Services:

• Design controls: investigations and repair methodology;
• Adjustment: improving flatness and weight tolerances;
• Repairs: surface damage, cracks, construction joints, removal of rack bolts;
• Surface treatments: microgrinding and polishing, dust reduction, increasing wear resistance;
• Maintenance: cleaning and cleaning products.

In short, not only in the area of making new construction more sustainable, but also for the reuse of existing industrial concrete floors, Twintec offers tailor-made solutions.