"Floor of Large Logistics Facility" Featured in Modern Architecture! "Special Feature" Planning and Design of Logistics Facilities February 2024 Issue 'Permeable Concrete Surface Hardener Seal Hard'

The floor of the Super Center PLANT Kurobe store was constructed with "Seal Hard Premium." It features a combination of good appearance, high durability, and low maintenance.

The supercenter PLANT Kurobe store (Toyama Prefecture), which opened in October 2020, has been constructed using Seal Hard Premium. Since Seal Hard has been adopted for store floors by PLANT for over 20 years due to its lower construction and maintenance costs compared to P tiles, recent stores have shifted to long sheet vinyl and P tiles for reasons such as lack of color and cleanliness. The reason Seal Hard was adopted again for the Kurobe store is due to advancements in polished concrete technology, which allows for the creation of clean-looking floors. This project was undertaken by our construction department as the main contractor, with a focus on concrete quality from the very beginning. During the pouring process, we used "Moacrite: fluidizing without adding water" and "E-CON: pouring aid" to reduce trowel marks and cracks, aiming for a uniform appearance. At the finishing stage, we performed "SSP-100: joint filling" to prevent debris accumulation and corner chipping in the joints. The PLANT Kurobe store boasts one of the highest levels of concrete flooring in commercial facilities in Japan. Seal Hard contributes to both cost efficiency and maintenance while achieving a beautiful floor finish. We hope you will visit the PLANT Kurobe store.

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• Ready-mix concrete
• Special Construction Method

The floor of the logistics center is constructed with the "Seal Hard Standard Specification." This is the basic standard specification of Seal Hard. It is a floor finish that is supported in domestic logistics.

The flooring of the logistics center was constructed using the standard specification of "Seal Hard." The customer is a company that consistently handles the provision, inbound and outbound storage, and transportation of the logistics center, and they chose "Seal Hard." What stood out during our meetings was the customer's request for a "high-quality, strong floor." There are many surface hardening agents available domestically. For 27 years, we have consistently focused on "quality." We thoroughly penetrated and reinforced the concrete with "Seal Hard." While applying the material generously increases the labor involved due to residue removal, it also enhances the "strength of the floor = quality." We were particularly pleased that the customer prioritized quality and arrived at "Seal Hard," which motivated us in our work. In the logistics center, the size and the lack of other equipment make the floor stand out. We performed careful polishing, applied "Seal Hard" to the maximum penetration limit, ensured adequate curing time, and did not forget to remove any residues. By faithfully adhering to the basics and not skimping on effort, we achieved a finish that has gloss and a sense of cleanliness, even with the standard specification. We hope that when you seek quality flooring, "Seal Hard" will be the first thing that comes to mind.

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• Ready-mix concrete
• Special Construction Method

A skate park highly praised by skaters with a concrete surface finish. The smooth concrete surface is perfect for skating and lasts long even outdoors!

◆Conventional Pavement Many skate parks are made with concrete surfaces, but they have not been finished to a particular standard until now. As a result, they remain vulnerable to erosion from rainwater and wear from skating. Even with maintenance, the concrete surface deteriorates due to rainwater erosion, becoming rough within just 2 to 3 years, making it increasingly difficult to skate on and posing a risk of injuries such as scrapes from falls. ◆Towards a Water-Resistant and Highly Abrasion-Resistant Pavement In response, Willby has developed a specification suitable for skate park surfaces called "Seal Hard Skate Park Specification," combining the concrete floor finishing technology it has cultivated over many years. Seal Hard is a concrete surface hardener with numerous achievements in flooring for logistics facilities since 1994. It dramatically improves the abrasion resistance of concrete surfaces and transforms them into surfaces that can withstand wear from vehicles like forklifts. However, Seal Hard is weak against rainwater, and on its own, it is not suitable for outdoor use. Therefore, a specification for skate parks was developed that combines the removal of the weak surface layer through "grinding" and a water absorption suppressor, "AquaPel Plus," to resist rainwater.

• Sports related facilities
• Special Construction Method

The floor is vital for logistics facilities that operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The concrete surface hardener "Seal Hard," which is free from peeling, continues to protect the floor!

Seal Hard is a permeable concrete surface enhancement material born in the USA, suitable for concrete floors in stores, factories, and logistics centers. Seal Hard is a penetrating surface enhancer that does not create a film on the surface like dust-proof paints or floor coatings, meaning there is nothing to peel off, and long-lasting effects can be expected from a single application. Maintenance of floors finished with Seal Hard only requires regular scrubbing or mopping with water. Repainting is also unnecessary, leading to significant cost savings. Since 1994, Seal Hard has been provided by authorized contractors in Japan, and we pride ourselves on being the number one in the country for penetrating surface enhancement finishes. Seal Hard offers various specifications and grades based on customer requests through several application methods. 【Standard Specification】 Achieves high dust-proof and abrasion resistance. 【Seal Hard W】 Achieves even stronger dust-proof and abrasion resistance. 【Seal Hard Premium】 Achieves strength and gloss through polishing. 【Seal Hard FGS】 Achieves your desired gloss through a floor polishing system. 【FGS Perma Shine】 Achieves a shiny floor like marble through a floor polishing system.

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We have introduced Majesta Fragrance to a nightclub in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, creating a fragrant atmosphere throughout the floor. The model we have introduced is the "MF-02S," which costs 8,800 yen per month (tax included). The scent you have chosen this time is "Sabon," a high-quality soap fragrance reminiscent of luxury hotel amenities. Its clean and transparent refreshing scent spreads throughout the entire floor, warmly welcoming customers who visit. By introducing scent design to the nightclub, we can enhance the extraordinary experience and create a memorable space that lingers not only visually but also through "scent." Majesta Fragrance offers a rental service for commercial aroma diffusers, and we also provide a free trial installation. If you are interested in scent design, please feel free to contact us.

In the July 8, 2026 issue of Air Conditioning Times, we featured "Flex Chamber" and "SS Premier" in a duct special.

SS Premier has won an award at the 24th Environmental and Equipment Design Awards. This award is organized by the General Incorporated Association of Architectural Equipment Comprehensive Association and recognizes outstanding efforts in environmental and equipment design. We will continue to strive for further improvements in quality and technology.

An interview article with Yoshinori Takada, President and CEO of bSearch Co., Ltd., has been published in the media "Vision Encyclopedia," which conveys the thoughts and backgrounds of business leaders. The article delves deeply into the background of transitioning from an ordinary student life to founding a company, as well as his unique winning pattern of "not pretending to be capable." It is filled with hints for achieving results in job hunting and work, so be sure to check it out! Vision Encyclopedia / bSearch Representative Interview - The Reason Why "Not Pretending to Be Capable" Leads to Trust This representative interview introduces a career story that will be useful for a wide range of people, from job seekers who want to know the tips for achieving results at work and those who truly want to meet companies that suit them, to companies and HR personnel looking to hire talented individuals and build strong organizations. You can find detailed insights on the perspective towards work in the interview article on "Vision Encyclopedia." ✨ ■ Check out the bSearch representative interview on "Vision Encyclopedia" here: https://vision-zukan.com/posts/bsearch/

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