Analytical Report: Industrial Flooring Market in Ukraine — Strategic Analysis of Suppliers, Contractors and Technological Trends (2024—2026)

1. Introduction

The industrial sector of Ukraine’s economy, despite unprecedented challenges in recent years, demonstrates resilience and adaptability. A fundamental element of any production, logistics or commercial infrastructure is the industrial floor. This is not merely a structural element of a building, but a complex engineering system upon which the efficiency of production processes, personnel safety, equipment preservation and, ultimately, business continuity directly depend. The current industrial flooring market in Ukraine is characterized by a high degree of technological diversification, the presence of powerful local players and integration of advanced European practices.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the industrial flooring market, identify leading suppliers and contractors, analyze applied technologies through the lens of their efficiency and economic viability, and outline key trends that will shape the industry in the coming years. The research is based on detailed study of key market participants’ activities, technical specifications of materials and real implementation cases.

2. Structure and Dynamics of the Industrial Flooring Market in Ukraine

The industrial flooring market in Ukraine can be structured along several dimensions: by technology type (concrete, polymer, hybrid), by industry purpose (food industry, logistics, heavy engineering, commerce) and by contractors’ geographic activity.

2.1. Evolution of Demand and Client Requirements

Recent years have witnessed a significant transformation in Ukrainian clients’ requirements. While previously the main criterion was the minimum price per square meter of installation, today the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) indicator comes to the forefront. Business owners realize that stopping a production line or logistics terminal for floor repair costs significantly more than the initial investment in quality materials and professional workmanship.

This has led to growing demand for:

1. Specialized solutions: Instead of universal concrete, systems with specific properties are increasingly ordered — antistatic, chemically resistant, heat-resistant.
2. Speed of commissioning: Technologies allowing workshop operations to resume within 24–48 hours (for example, fast-curing polymer systems) become contractors’ competitive advantage.
3. Service comprehensiveness: Clients prefer companies that take responsibility for the entire cycle — from base geodesy and waterproofing to final layer application and subsequent maintenance.

2.2. Geographic Distribution and Regional Specifics

Analysis of major players’ locations reveals clear correlation with the country’s industrial clusters:

1. Kyiv Region: Concentration of national operators’ headquarters (“Stonehenge”, “Bautech-Ukraine”, “PL2T”). This is due to the capital’s status as the main logistics and business hub, where the largest number of Class A and B warehouse complexes are concentrated.
2. Eastern Region (Kharkiv, Dnipro): Powerful industrial center where companies specializing in large areas of industrial concrete actively operate, such as “Fortis Group”. Regional specificity — heavy engineering and agro-industrial complexes.
3. Western Region (Lviv, Zhovkva): Business relocation and proximity to EU borders stimulate a construction boom. The presence of players such as STO Ukraine representative office indicates demand for high-quality European materials.

3. Technological Landscape: Materials and Solutions

Contractor selection cannot be separated from technology choice. The Ukrainian market offers a full spectrum of modern solutions that can be classified as follows.

3.1. Concrete Floors with Reinforced Top Layer (Topping)

This technology remains the “workhorse” of the industrial sector, occupying the lion’s share of the market in warehouse logistics and general production segments.

1. Operating principle: Dry reinforcing mixture (topping) is rubbed into freshly laid concrete using finishing machines (“helicopters”). This creates a monolithic layer that withstands intensive abrasive loads.
2. Filler types:
   • Quartz: Basic reinforcement level, suitable for warehouses with moderate loads.
   • Corundum: Increased wear resistance, used in production facilities and intensive logistics hubs. “Fortis Group” actively uses German topping “NEODUR HE3” with corundum filler, emphasizing its versatility.
   • Metallic: For extreme loads (heavy machinery, metallurgy). “Bautech” company offers Bautop Enduro series materials with metallic filler.
3. Key performers: “Fortis Group”, “Olis-Group”, “PL2T”, “Bautech-Ukraine”.
4. Economics: Work costs start from 390–400 UAH/m² (excluding concrete and topping costs). This makes the technology most economically attractive for large areas.

3.2. Polymer Self-Leveling Systems

The polymer flooring segment demonstrates stable growth, especially in industries with high sanitary-hygienic requirements.

3.2.1. Epoxy Systems

Rigid, high-strength coatings ideally suited for zones with high static loads and chemical resistance needs.

1. Applications: Laboratories, electronics assembly workshops, pharmaceutical warehouses, “clean rooms”.
2. Suppliers: “Stoffmark” company offers epoxy floors at approximately 1450 UAH/m². “Stonehenge” company implements Flowcoat SF41 systems for facilities like tobacco factories.

3.2.2. Polyurethane Systems

Elastic coatings capable of covering microcracks in the base and withstanding vibrational loads.

1. Applications: Multi-level parking (where slab deformations are possible), cold storage chambers (resistance to thermal shocks), productions with equipment vibration.
2. Suppliers: STO Ukraine, “Stonehenge”. Price range varies within 1500–2000 UAH/m² depending on thickness and system.

3.2.3. Polyurethane-Cement Systems (Heavy Duty)

The elite of industrial floors. These are hybrid systems combining concrete strength and polymer chemical resistance. They withstand extreme temperature regimes (from -40°C to +120°C) and aggressive steam washing.

1. Applications: Meat processing plants, dairies, breweries, chemical enterprises.
2. Key products:
   • Flowfresh (Flowcrete): Product containing Polygiene® antimicrobial additive. Exclusively represented by “Stonehenge” company.
   • UPF (Res Trading): Line of coatings of various thicknesses (from 3 mm to 9 mm) for different operating conditions.
   • Ucrete (Master Builders Solutions): World standard in this class, often used by certified contractors.

3.3. Polished Concrete

Technology gaining popularity due to its environmental friendliness and low operating costs. Involves mechanical processing (grinding, polishing) of existing concrete base with lithium hardener impregnation.

1. Advantages: No coating that can delaminate, high light reflectivity, easy maintenance.
2. Suppliers: “Garteks” and “Bautech” companies (Terrafloor systems) actively develop this direction.

4. Detailed Analysis of Leading Suppliers and Contractors

Based on analysis of market presence, portfolio and technological capabilities, top companies shaping Ukraine’s industrial flooring landscape can be identified.

4.1. Stonehenge LLC — Premium Solutions Integrator

Stonehenge company occupies a unique niche as a system integrator of high-tech solutions, being the official representative of international Flowcrete concern in Ukraine.

1. Strategy and specialization: The company focuses not on the mass segment of simple concrete screeds, but on complex engineering tasks where the cost of error is critical. Their main specialization — polymer systems for food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
2. Technology portfolio:
   • Anti-corrosion protection: Use of vinyl ester-based systems for protection against concentrated acids and alkalis in chemical industry.
   • Antistatic: Solutions for instrument manufacturing and explosive productions, including conductive circuits (copper tape) and graphite fillers.
   • Hygiene: Flagship Flowfresh product with silver ions for food production.
3. Landmark projects: Company portfolio includes large-scale and responsible facilities: “Agro-Oven” (19,000 m² Flowfresh HF coating), JTI (Japan Tobacco International) production facilities and “Vinnytsia Food Factory”. This indicates trust from transnational corporations and major Ukrainian business.
4. Insights: Stonehenge’s success is based on the “single source responsibility” model, where the company supplies world leader materials and ensures their professional installation.

4.2. Bautech-Ukraine LLC — Production-Construction Holding

“Bautech-Ukraine” is an example of successful transformation from distributor to full-fledged manufacturer and technology leader.

1. History and development: Starting operations in 2001, the company consistently localized production. In 2008, BAUSVIT TM mixtures production was launched, and later — licensed production of Bautech materials. This allowed the company to reduce product cost while maintaining European quality standards.
2. Product ecosystem: The company offers a closed cycle of materials:
   • Hardeners: Multitop MT-300 (metal-silicon), Bautop Enduro (metallic).
   • Reinforcement: BAUMESH polymer fiber (36 mm, 48 mm), which is an alternative to traditional steel mesh, reducing microcrack risk and simplifying logistics.
   • Decor: Baufloor Creativo microcement system, allowing creation of designer loft-style floors for commercial premises.
3. Market position: Thanks to wide assortment (from industrial toppings to decorative walls), “Bautech” works with both industrial giants and HoReCa sector and residential construction.

4.3. Fortis Group — Large-Scale Concreting Experts

Company with Kharkiv roots, established itself as a reliable contractor for implementing large infrastructure projects.

1. Specialization: Main focus — installation of large-area concrete floors using mechanized laying and processing technologies. The company emphasizes its expertise in working with toppings, particularly using high-quality German “NEODUR HE3” materials.
2. Engineering approach: “Fortis Group” is distinguished by deep understanding of floor construction. They openly communicate the possibility of optimizing client costs, for example, noting that with quality base, additional topping screed reinforcement may be unnecessary. Such consultative approach builds trust.
3. Industry diversification: The company clearly segments its offering for different niches:
   • Agricultural sector: Floors for grain storage and farms, resistant to organic acids and mechanical loads from machinery.
   • Commerce: Solutions for shopping centers and car washes, where aesthetics and water resistance are important.
   • Logistics: High-precision level floors for warehouses with high-rise rack storage.

4.4. Remppol LLC — Renovation and Fast Solutions Specialists

“Remppol” occupies an important repair and restoration niche, becoming increasingly relevant amid aging industrial stock.

1. Technological flexibility: The company offers a wide range of works — from new concrete screed installation to thin-layer polymer coating application.
2. Speed: One of the key advantages the company declares is speed of facility commissioning. For certain polymer systems, pedestrian traffic is allowed 24 hours after application, and full load — after 4 days. This is critically important for operating enterprises that cannot stop production for extended periods.
3. Comprehensive renovation: The company performs complex surface preparation work, including milling, shot-blasting and crack repair, which is a mandatory stage for quality reconstruction.

4.5. Other Important Market Participants

1. Stoffmark: The company actively uses e-commerce approach, offering clear prices for standard solutions (polyurethane, epoxy) through online store. This makes them a convenient partner for small and medium business (service stations, small warehouses, workshops) needing quick budget estimates.
2. PL2T: Powerful construction player integrating flooring services into general construction package. Their competitive advantage — ability to perform related works (earthworks, foundations), simplifying project management for client. Offer competitive prices for topping floors.
3. RES Trading LLC: Narrowly specialized supplier of UPF polyurethane-cement flooring systems. Their product line (UPF 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, 304) allows selection of precise solution for specific load and budget, from paint layer to high-strength 9 mm screed.
4. Olis-Group: Specialize in concrete floors with topping, emphasizing high wear resistance for logistics hubs.
5. Garteks: Full-cycle company promoting fiber-concrete and polished concrete technologies, also having competencies in sports coatings.
6. Viopol: Offers comprehensive solutions for enterprises, including automation systems and access control, which may be interesting for high-tech facilities where flooring is part of intelligent infrastructure.

5. Comparative Cost Characteristics and Economic Efficiency

Understanding pricing structure is key to management decisions. The data below reflects average market indicators as of current period and is based on open sources and contractor proposals.

5.1. Technology Cost Matrix

The table below shows approximate cost of installing 1 m² of “turnkey” flooring (labor + materials) for facilities from 500 m².

5.2. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis

Although initial cost of concrete floor with topping is lowest, TCO analysis may change priorities:

1. Concrete with topping: Requires regular varnish (curing) renewal and joint sealing every 2-3 years. With intensive traffic, top layer wear is possible, leading to dusting.
2. Polished concrete: Although labor cost is higher than topping, operating costs are minimal — no coating renewal needed, only regular washing. This makes it TCO leader over 10-year horizon.
3. Polyurethane-cement: Most expensive solution at start, but for food enterprise this is the only option withstanding 10-15 years of aggressive operation. Using cheaper epoxy in such conditions will lead to its destruction in 1-2 years, causing colossal costs for production stoppage and repair.

6. Regional Aspects and Work Execution Logistics

Project geography significantly affects contractor selection and final cost.

1. Logistics distance: Transportation of heavy equipment (concrete pumps, finishing machines) and crews adds to estimates. Local players (for example, Fortis in Kharkiv or STO in Zhovkva) have price advantage in their regions.
2. Material availability: Concrete is a local product. Floor quality 50% depends on local concrete plant. Experienced contractors (“Stonehenge”, “Bautech”) have established connections with concrete plants throughout the country and own laboratories for mixture quality control on site.
3. War impact: Enterprise relocation to western Ukraine created shortage of qualified contractors in this region. Companies from central and eastern Ukraine actively open branches or work shift method on facilities in Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.

7. Repair and Restoration Issues

The industrial floor repair market in Ukraine is experiencing growth. Many property owners face consequences of poor quality work in the past or natural wear.

7.1. Typical Defects and Remediation Methods

1. Cracks: Most common problem. Repair performed by force closure method (epoxy bonding) or elastic sealing, depending on crack nature.
2. Deformation joint destruction: Critical problem for forklifts. Solved by installing permanent formwork or special profiles (for example, Conecto systems) or repair with polymer-cement compounds.
3. Dusting and peeling: Eliminated by grinding weak top layer with subsequent application of strengthening impregnations (lithium silicates) or thin-layer polymers.

7.2. Repair Market Players

“BudcomplexT” and PL2T companies actively promote repair services, offering warranty on restored areas. “Remppol” specializes in comprehensive reconstruction, when old floor is transformed into new modern system without base demolition.

8. Standards Requirements and Certification

Both national DBN and adapted European norms operate in Ukraine. For clients, compliance of floors with specific industry standards is critically important:

1. HACCP/ISO 22000: Mandatory for food industry. Floors must be seamless, liquid-impermeable and easily washable. Flowfresh (“Stonehenge”) and UPF (“RES Trading”) systems have corresponding certificates.
2. ESD (Electrostatic Discharge): Static protection for electronics manufacturing. Requires special materials and grounding.
3. Fire safety: Polymer floors must have combustibility group certificates (usually G1 or NG for evacuation routes).

9. Contractor Selection Recommendations

Choosing a flooring installation partner is a strategic decision. Market analysis allows formulating selection algorithm:

1. Portfolio analysis: Look for relevant experience. If you need floor for meat processing plant, contractor should show similar implemented facilities (as “Stonehenge” shows “Agro-Oven”).
2. Technical base: Ensure company has own equipment. Equipment rental often leads to deadline disruptions during peak seasons.
3. Materials: Demand material certificates. Preference should be given to proven brands (Flowcrete, Bautech, Neodur, Sika) having official technical support in Ukraine.
4. Comprehensive contract: Avoid responsibility diffusion. Ideal option — when one company is responsible for material supply and work execution.
5. Site visit: Ask to show floor made 3-5 years ago. This is the best test for durability and quality.

10. Conclusions and Market Development Forecast

The industrial flooring market in Ukraine has reached a high level of maturity. The industry is moving toward specialization: the era of universal “jack-of-all-trades” crews is passing. The future belongs to companies offering narrowly specialized expert solutions:

1. Technologically: Polished concrete share will grow in logistics and retail, as well as polyurethane-cement systems in food industry.
2. Service-wise: Contractors will increasingly offer lifecycle contracts (installation + regular maintenance).
3. Economically: Clients will increasingly focus on TCO, which will push cheapest low-quality solutions out of market.

For clients, this means wider choice and higher quality, but also requires deeper immersion in technical nuances or engaging professional consultants to select optimal solution.