The pharmaceutical sector places the highest demands on cleanroom floors. Our expertise and many years of experience enable us to meet them all. Not only that, after a project has been completed, our customers can fully rely on us for shutdown maintenance, conversions, and quick repairs.
Your benefits at a glance:
Safe, waterproof, robust, attractive, and durable pharma flooring.
100% GMP-compliant
Resistant to chemical substances and heavy-duty traffic
Easy to clean and disinfect
Complete documentation
Tested and certified cleanroom flooring systems
Fits into every time slot.
Our multi-layered floor systems, such as ABC PharmaTERRAZZO®, are cast by hand from reactive resin and offer highly innovative and safe solutions. Many of these can even be resurfaced overnight – also fixed flooring. ABC’s floor solutions are tailored to meet our customers’ specific requirements and the respective general conditions and encompass the entire floor construction, screeding, floor preparation as well as applying and sealing drainage systems.
We were extremely impressed with ABC’s professional and customer-friendly service, from our first contact to the final inspection. I cannot recommend ABC and its Pharmaterrazzo product enough – a reliable and competent partner.
Matej Lastro (Engineer) Technical Lead, Plant Engineering Upstream Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG
This is what teamwork should look like! Right from the very beginning, our cooperation was marked by trust, respect, realistic prices, and full commitment. I would work with ABC again any time!
Christina Füting (Qualified Engineer) Portfolio Manager, Pharmaceutical Industry/ Vienna
Even after five years of intensive use, our pharma flooring still looks as good as new, thanks to ABC JOKER CHEM. Minor improvements are invisible thanks to 100% colour accuracy – there isn’t a “rag rug” in sight!
Ernst Metzger (Qualified Engineer) Head of Corporate Pilot Production, Octapharma
Our solutions for cleanroom floors
in the pharmaceutical industry
ABC JOKER CHEM® Cleanroom Floor Coating
As waterproof as a swimming pool, *as good as new* overnight and 100% GMP-compliant.
ABC JOKER CHEM® cleanroom flooring is absolutely waterproof and chemically resistant to substances such as solvents, lyes, oil, fat, water, saline solutions, and various acids. The distinctive quality of this flooring is that it can be recoated extremely fast: It can be completely renovated within a very short time and looks as good as new – even in the case of fixed flooring. This is what makes ABC JOKER CHEM® a true gamechanger in many cleanroom environments where mechanical damage can occur due to spillages or if stainless steel instruments fall to the floor – so you can be confident that your next audit will be child’s play.
Waterproof cleanroom floor with the highest standards of hygiene
GMP-, FDA-compliant (Grades A, B, C, D), ISO 14644-1–compliant (Classes 4–9)
High chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Good abrasion resistance, high impact resistance
Various anti-slip classes (R9 -R10) available
Installation heights of 2 to 6mm
ATEX-compliant, i.e. anti-static and conductive option (in accordance with DIN EN 1081 i.e. IEC 61340) EL+ variants
Anti-bacterial surface option (bacteriostatic activity in accordance with ISO 22196:2011-08 and JIS 2801:2000)
Flammability class Bfl-s1
Hygienic, pore-free, and waterproof surfaces
Tested for H2O2 decontamination
Complete floor renovation possible within 24 to 48 hrs, even for fixed flooring
* This information is indicative and without obligation. Only properties that are stipulated in the written contract are warranted properties. Depending on the design, the product properties can vary.
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GMP A-D, ISO classes 4-9
High chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Strong abrasion resistance, high impact resistance
Various anti-slip ratings R9-R10
Installation height of 2 to 6 mm
ATEX-compliant, i.e. anti-static and conductive
Antibacterial surfaces ABC BakFREE System
ABC PharmaTERRAZZO®
Robust cleanroom floors to withstand high demands, recognized by customers and regulatory bodies.
ABC PharmaTERRAZZO® is mechanically a highly robust, seamless cleanroom floor which has been especially designed for use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, operation theaters, and other cleanroom environments. It offers medium chemical resistance and is easy to clean, thus guaranteeing an excellent standard of hygiene. With its smooth and seamless surface, ABC PharmaTERRAZZO is an ideal choice for all rooms in which the focus is on heavy-duty capacity and a colourful finish. Not only that, its elegant design gives any room a modern and professional look.
* This information is indicative and without obligation. Only properties that are stipulated in the written contract are warranted properties. Depending on the design, the product properties can vary.
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GMP class A-D, ISO class 5-9
Strong chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
High abrasion resistance, high impact resistance
Various anti-slip classes R9-R10
Installation heights of 6 to 10 mm
ATEX-compliant, i.e. ESD
Antibacterial surface ABC BakFREE System
ABC ZIRRUS CHEM® BakFREE
Highly effective, antibacterial sealing.
ABC ZIRRUS CHEM® BakFREE sealing is an innovative and highly effective solution for containing germs on floor, wall and ceiling coatings in pharmaceutical production facilities. It is bacteriostatic and irreversibly prevents microbial reproduction. The system has been tested by the Fraunhofer Institute and awarded the CSM (Cleanroom Suitable Material) seal of approval. ABC ZIRRUS CHEM BakFree sealing can be incorporated into new buildings, but also applied to existing floors: The ultimate game changer in germ prevention.
GMP-, FDA-compliant (Grades A, B, C, D), ISO 14644-1-compliant (Classes 4-9)
High chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Good abrasion resistance
Anti-slip classes R9 – R10 available, i.e. depending on the existing construction
Installation height approx. 0.10 mm
Antibacterial surface (bacterio-static activity in accordance with ISO 22196:2011-08 and JIS 2801:2000)
Hygienic, pore-free, and waterproof surface
Flammability class Bfl-s1
Anti-slip to max. R10
Tested for H2O2 decontamination
Complete floor resurfacing possible within 24 to 48 hrs, even for fixed floors
* This information is indicative and without obligation. Only properties that are stipulated in the written contract are warranted properties. Depending on the design, the product properties can vary.
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GMP Grades A-D, ISO Classes 4-9
High chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Strong abrasion resistance
Anti-slip classes R9-R10
Installation height approx. 0,01 mm
Flammability class Bfl-s1
Pore-free and waterproof
ABC Wall Coatings
Dense. Robust. 100% Seamless.
ABC wall coatings are customized, high-quality, and durable surface solutions which are particularly resilient and easy to clean. They are ideal for use in rooms with high wall requirements as regards waterproofing, resilience, and cleanability, such as in pharmaceutical production, CIP rooms, etc. In addition, ABC wall and ceiling coatings can also be applied in other high-performance hygienic areas: industrial kitchens and other production rooms in the food processing industry, such as bakeries, butchers, dairies, or breweries. This makes them a considerably durable, hygienic, versatile, and robust solution in challenging environments.
Robust and seamless wall coating for the most stringent hygiene demands
GMP-, FDA-compliant (Grades A, B, C, D), ISO 14644-1-compliant (classes 4-9)
Good chemical resistance
Temperature resistant: -10°C to + 60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Rigid + robust or flexible + crack-bridging
Smooth or structured
Layer thickness of 1.2 to 3.0 mm, depending on type of reinforcement and material
Can be affixed to tiles and panels (after prior testing)
Low emission, i.e. AgBB**-compliant – suitable for all rooms
Anti-bacterial surface option (bacteriostatic activity in accordance with ISO 22196:2011-08 and JIS 2801:2000)
Fire rating Cfl-s1 to Bfl-s1
Hygienic, pore-free, and waterproof surfaces
Tested for H2O2 decontamination
Color stable design option (even wihen exposed to UV rays)
Easy to clean, also when using high pressure cleaners
* These details are guidelines only and without obligation. Only the features that have been stipulated in the written contract are valid. Depending on the design ordered, the product features may vary. ** AgBB: The German Committee for the Health-related Evaluation of Building Products
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GMP A-D, ISO classes 4-9
Good chemical resistance
Temperature resistance: -10°C to +60°C dry (+55°C wet)
Rigid + robust or flexible + crack-bridging
Layer thickness of 1.2 to 3.0 mm
Anti-bacterial surface option
Flammability class Cfl-s1 to Bfl-s1
Easy to clean
100% GMP-compliant floors
Minimum downtime
Contamination prevention and hygiene compliance
Renovating Cleanroom Floors
In our experience, the following aspects are particularly important to customers concerning cleanroom floor renovation:
Certified Flooring: Our cleanroom floors are 100% GMP-compliant. And we have this in writing. Independent institutions such as Fraunhofer Institute have thoroughly tested our flooring systems – so you can be sure you are on the safe side when the next audit comes around.
Tailored solutions: Every cleanroom renovation job is unique. A detailed analysis of the conditions on site help determine the procedure and innovative solution.
Flexibility: To minimize production downtime or any disruption to your production, we work outside of regular working hours – during the night or at weekends.
Sound industry knowledge and qualified workers: What distinguishes a good floor layer from our true cleanroom floor experts? ABC employees receive annual “pharma” and “cleanroom” training in order to understand our customers’ needs. Training includes topics such as quality, reliability, conduct in clean rooms, occupational health & safety, and technical design. And what really makes us a cut above the rest: We work exclusively with our own fantastic team of employees who have been with us for many years – so that we can deliver the promises we make to you here on site as well. –
The first international guidelines on pharmaceutical floor renovations including 160 relevant points. Our GMP compass for pharmaceutical floor renovation.
We save you money by identifying and solving problems early on
Benefit from our sound knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
Your cleanroom floor must withstand considerable heavy-duty and chemical exposure. At the same time, it must look smart and still be 100% GMP-compliant. Regular maintenance is essential, whether you like it or not. Our innovative floor systems were developed to optimally meet these challenges. Instead of just presuming that surface damage like scratches will go undetected, we rely on a sustainable solution: smart pharmaceutical flooring which can be completely resurfaced at the end of a shutdown, easily and with few resources. Your floor not only maintains its aesthetic appeal but also complies with all GMP requirements and passes every audit. A proactive maintenance check-up prolongs the durability and efficiency of your floor. Trust in our expertise for durable and maintenance-friendly cleanroom floors.
Our expertise is required as early as the concept phase: We advise planners and architects on the optimum floor construction. Whether it’s the foundation, vapour diffusion, thermal insulation, or the static of the screed – we ensure that the flooring is perfectly tailored to meet the needs of your pharmaceutical production facility. We help you to avoid costly conversions by clarifying specific requirements as regards floor resilience early on.
A cleanroom floor is, as the name implies, a special kind of floor coating which is applied in clean rooms. Clean rooms are controlled environments in which the concentration of particles, micro-organisms, and other germs in the air are strictly regulated. These rooms are of crucial importance in the pharmaceutical industry, bio-technology, electronics production, medical technology, and other sectors which have high standards of hygiene.
What requirements apply to cleanroom floors?
A cleanroom floor must be free of dust, easy to clean, must not release any contaminants, and must meet the highest standards of hygiene. Chemically resistant, it withstands aggressive substances and, thanks to its hygiene-friendly design, it is easy to disinfect, ensuring that micro-organisms do not have a chance to thrive. Anti-static properties prevent damage to electronic systems in sensitive areas. The seamless, smooth surface minimizes the accumulation of dirt, facilitates cleaning, and guarantees durability due to its high mechanical resistance – even during intensive use.
What do GMP and DIN guidelines mean in the pharmaceutical industry?
Cleanroom flooring in the pharmaceutical industry must conform with GMP standards as well as the relevant DIN guidelines, i.e. Austrian standards. These encompass hygiene requirements, contamination control, safety, and ergonomy, ESD as well as resistance and durability. The specific DIN standards such as DIN EN ISO 14644 and DIN 51130 provide detailed specifications on the choice, installation, and maintenance of floor coatings in order to ensure that the strict standards in clean rooms are met. Our floor systems have been tested and certified by Fraunhofer Institute and bear the CLEANROOM SUITABLE Materials seal of approval.
Which floor coating should we choose?
The choice of cleanroom flooring in the pharmaceutical industry depends on your specific requirements in the respective area of use. Epoxy and polyurethane floors are especially popular due to their seamless, easy-to-clean and chemically resistant properties. Polyurethane-cement floors are highly suitable for areas with extreme conditions.
We are happy to advise you on flooring which is suitable for your requirements.
