Efficient floor renovation in a caviar factory near Berlin

Germany

The conversion of a former large-scale bakery in Blankenfelde-Mahlow, south of Berlin, into a production and storage facility for a caviar factory presented significant challenges for the construction team. Thanks to the expert consultation and innovative solutions provided by MC-Bauchemie, an efficient renovation of the flooring structure was achieved, ensuring that production could commence as planned in December 2024.

The construction project involved the complete transformation of a large bakery into a caviar factory and the comprehensive renovation of the flooring in the new production facility of Lemberg Lebensmittel GmbH. The existing screed had to be replaced to meet the high demands of caviar production while ensuring a smooth construction process. The primary requirements included the load-bearing capacity of the floor and the proper coating to guarantee optimal hygienic conditions. Therefore, the architect opted for an MC screed system along with the PU/cement hybrid flooring system MC-DUR PowerCoat, which offers exceptional resistance to chemical, mechanical and especially thermal stress.

Screed replacement and flooring installation in record time thanks to MC’s flooring system

During the renovation, it became evident that the initially planned reinforcement of the existing screed with the MC-DUR 1177 W-VA system did not achieve the required surface tensile strength. This unforeseen development necessitated a swift and pragmatic solution to prevent delays in the construction schedule. A complete replacement of the bonded screed became unavoidable.

 

A floating screed was then installed using MC-Floor TurboCem, MC’s fast-setting cement for the production of early load-bearing and dimensionally stable screeds. The screed thickness of 75 mm was applied over standardised insulation layers in compliance with the German Energy Saving Regulation (EnEV). This ensured rapid walkability and load-bearing capacity of the floor, preventing any delays in the construction progress.

MC-DUR PowerCoat is extremely resistant to chemical, mechanical and, above all, thermal stresses.
MC-DUR PowerCoat is extremely resistant to chemical, mechanical and, above all, thermal stresses.
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In close collaboration with all involved in construction, an optimal application method for the MC-DUR PowerCoat system was developed. The company Hainer Schrader from Lower Saxony was contracted for the coating. The coating application with MC-DUR PowerCoat took place in June 2024, ensuring that the production area was ready in time for machine installation. Between July and October 2024, the remaining staff rooms, storage areas and traffic zones were coated by Sako Bau GmbH with a durable epoxy resin system consisting of the primer MC-DUR 1320 VK and the epoxy coating MC-DUR 1322.

Caviar factory starts on schedule

Thanks to the professional coordination between the client, architect, contractors and the screed and industrial flooring experts from MC-Bauchemie, as well as MC’s flexible and solution-oriented approach, the complete flooring system was successfully implemented on schedule despite initial challenges. As a result, the caviar factory was able to commence production as planned in mid-December 2024, much to the satisfaction of all construction participants.

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