Betonilaatta starts manufacturing first Geoprime paving slabs to SRV’s destination
Press release
16 March 2022 at 8:00 AM EET
Betonilaatta starts manufacturing first Geoprime® paving slabs to SRV’s destination
Turku-based Betonilaatta Ltd will be the first concrete manufacturer to start producing paving slabs which are based on Betolar's low carbon Geoprime® solution, where cement is replaced with industrial sidestreams.
“The demand for low-carbon concrete products has grown rapidly in our customer base. We wanted to be the first to bring a solution to the paving slab application area. Paving slabs are a wide product group. The demand for low-carbon products in both large and consumer destinations is growing. Geoprime now makes it possible to start production,” says Rami Lahti, CEO of Betonilaatta.
SRV’s Lentue is the first destination for the paving slabs
Betonilaatta has entered into the first contract with SRV for the supply of low-carbon Geoprime paving slabs. These first slabs will be installed at SRV's Lentue which is a new site near Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. 23 apartments will be built in the residential area.
The upcoming Lentue site includes renewable energy solutions and sustainable construction. The building is heated by emission-free geothermal energy and the solar panels placed on the roof produce the electricity used by the geothermal heat pumps.
“Responsibility and sustainable development are becoming key factors in construction projects. Landscaping products such as slabs are the first step on the road to low-carbon concrete products. The development will certainly soon be transferred to other concrete products and structures as well,” says Ulla Kangasmaa, Project Manager at Lentue from SRV.
Life cycle thinking requires a set of different solutions
Lentue will become a site that is based on life-cycle thinking, where construction solutions meets well-being, economic value and the interests of residents and the environment for years to come. The site will be built in an environmentally responsible manner.
“Energy efficiency and the carbon footprint are attracting more interest from home buyers. The community and the sharing economy are also gaining in importance, especially among young people. There will also be a multi-species dynamic planting in the yard that supports biodiversity in connection with the urban stormwater run-off,” says SRV's Kangasmaa.
In Europe, construction consumes more raw materials than any other industry, about half of all raw materials. Construction solutions have a very significant impact on combating climate change. Solutions based on life-cycle thinking can contribute to the long-term functioning of society.
“We actively monitor the development of materials and aim to use sustainable materials in our sites, such as wood and low-carbon concrete and steel. We minimize material waste in construction and recycle the surplus. In terms of materials, durability and longevity are also important criteria for us, to which we pay special attention,” says Lotta Toivonen, SRV's Development Manager.
Betolar's Geoprime® enables low-carbon solutions
Betolar has developed its Geoprime solution that can utilize industrial sidestreams in the production of concrete. Replacing cement in concrete reduces CO2 emissions from the raw materials by up to 80 percent. For the paving slabs, cement is replaced with slag which is a sidestream from the steel industry.
“In Finland, we are now starting to move concretely with Betonilaatta and SRV. In Finland's demanding weather conditions, we can show their durability. Paving slabs are an important landscaping material in Central Europe where Betolar has also carried out product development work with manufacturers,” says Janne Rauramo, Betolar's Executive Vice President of EMEA Sales.
Betonilaatta Ltd
SRV
Betolar Plc
More information:
Rami Lahti, CEO, Betonilaatta, tel. +358 40 847 5690, rami.lahti@betonilaatta.fi
Lotta Toivonen, Project Manager for Service Development, SRV, tel. +358 50 385 8953, lotta.toivonen@srv.fi
Janne Rauramo, Executive Vice President EMEA, Betolar, tel. +358 50 475 4900, janne.rauramo@betolar.com
Betonilaatta in brief
Betonilaatta Ltd, founded in 1939, is a Finnish family business. Betonilaatta is a manufacturer of concrete products and an installation contractor. We manufacture dozens of different slabs, paving stones, wall and kerb stones at two factories in Turku. Our selection includes paving stones and slabs, kerb and wall stones as well as other concrete products e.g. bicycle racks, blocks, gutters, pedestals and granite products.
SRV in brief
SRV is a Finnish developer and innovator in the construction industry. We are building a more sustainable and responsible urban environment that fosters economic value and takes into consideration the wellbeing of both the environment and people. We call this approach lifecycle wisdom. Our genuine engagement and enthusiasm for our work comes across in every encounter – and listening is one of our most important ways of working. We believe that the only way to change the world is through discussion.
Our company, established in 1987, is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. We operate in growth centres in both Finland and Russia. In 2021, our revenue totalled EUR 932.6 million. In addition to about 1,000 SRV employees, we have a network of around 3,600 partners.
About Betolar
Betolar Plc is a Finnish materials technology company that offers the production of sustainable and low-carbon concrete with the Geoprimesolution. The solution converts several previously unused, massive industrial by-products into a cement substitute.
Betolar's artificial intelligence innovation can significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to traditional cement-based concrete production by optimizing existing manufacturing processes. Betolar’s mission is to enable the green transformation of various industries globally, especially in the construction, process and energy industries by providing solutions to utilise its unique materials technology. For more information, visit https://www.betolar.com/
