During the refurbishment of a floor area in an office building in Herzogenaurach, Schaeffler embraced circular construction with a clear focus on recyclability. In particular, the company sought a sustainable solution for reusing old floor panels and found an experienced partner in the Lindner Group. Together, they explored the requirements and possibilities of a circular economy to ensure the resource-efficient reuse of the panels.
From Deconstruction to Refurbishment
On the initiative of Schaeffler’s Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM), used floor panels made of calcium sulphate were dismantled by Lindner and transported to their production facility in Arnstorf for refurbishment.
During the production process, the panels were carefully reconditioned: first, metallic residues were removed before a robot milled the surface and the edges. A new edge band was then applied, restoring the panels to a like-new condition.
The refurbished panels were given a new lifecycle in another project.
Measurable Sustainability Benefits
Thanks to this sustainable approach, not only were disposal costs reduced, but valuable resources were also conserved. CO₂ emissions were cut by 70.1 %, and water savings reached 92.7 %. Additionally, the refurbishment process eliminated waste entirely – a strong commitment to circular and resource-efficient construction.
