Coppel’s racks and forklifts are carried reliably and sustainably 

Retail giant Coppel constructed a 47,000 m2, heavy-use distribution center in Texcoco, Mexico, using SigmaSlab® concrete reinforcement technology - a first for Latin America and only the second worldwide. The technology, combining Dramix® steel fibers with CCL’s post-tensioning strands, produced a high-performance floor with substantial time and cost savings and eco-friendly advantages.

The solution

Main contractor Rinol used the innovative SigmaSlab® concrete reinforcement technology for this distribution center floor. It consists of perfectly level, seamless concrete slabs of size 100m x 100m. The Dramix® 4D steel fibers ensure the high structural stability and durability of the floor, while the post-tensioning strands take up the shrinkage and temperature stresses. By reducing the amount of steel and concrete needed, as well as eliminating the need for rebar, the use of SigmaSlab® technology sped up construction time, reduced overall costs, and cut the carbon footprint of the project by 25%.