1.Introduction to Raised Access Floors

A raised access floor is a flexibly detachable modular flooring system. It uses adjustable metal pedestals and beams to elevate the floor panels, creating a raised cavity that enables cable management, equipment maintenance, and environmental control in computer rooms. Its core types include all-steel anti-static floors, aluminum alloy floors, and calcium sulfate floors. The raised access floor industry primarily provides professional supporting products for sectors such as the internet industry, electronic information manufacturing, and commercial office buildings, and is widely used in professional data centers, internet data centers (IDCs), and other fields. 

Amid the rapid development of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, the demand for high-density computing deployment in European data centers is growing increasingly.Raised access floorshave become one of the core infrastructures in European data centers. Their raised cavities can accommodate a large number of power and network cables for server racks, while coordinating with underfloor air supply systems to achieve precise temperature control—helping meet the strict standard of a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) value ≤ 1.3 specified in the EU Energy Efficiency Directive.

2.Understanding the European Raised Access Floor Market

Europe is the world’s largest raised access floor market, accounting for nearly 45% of global revenue in 2022. In 2024, the regional market size will grow in line with the global market (valued at USD 1.89 billion). The market exhibits three key characteristics: 

• Demand Drivers: The expansion of data centers (with an annual average growth rate of 8.2%) and the modernization of commercial buildings are the core drivers. Germany, the UK, and Italy are the main demand countries. 

• Technology Orientation: Driven by the EU Green Building Directive, the proportion of environmentally friendly materials such as calcium sulfate is increasing. Strict performance standards for anti-static properties and fire resistance (e.g., EN 12825 certification) are in place. 

• Competitive Landscape: The market is highly concentrated among leading brands. The top four manufacturers control over 40% of the market share, and local brands compete with international brands through differentiated strategies.

3.How to Select a Suitable Raised Access Floor Enterprise

(1) Product Quality

When matching different decoration plans and usage scenarios, it is necessary to clarify the core performance parameters required for the floor, including anti-static performance, load-bearing capacity, abrasion and compression resistance grades, fire resistance rating, and environmental standards. On this basis, comprehensively evaluate the manufacturer’s raw material selection logic and floor production processes—high-quality raw materials are the foundation of performance, and advanced processes ensure quality. At the same time, manufacturers must establish a sound and strict quality inspection system to conduct multi-link, full-process precision testing on products. Whether they can provide product test reports issued by authoritative institutions is a key criterion for measuring their quality control capabilities and integrity.

(2) Production Scale and Capacity

Inspect the manufacturer’s production facilities to understand their production scale, the advanced level of equipment, and the sophistication of production processes. Manufacturers with large-scale workshops and advanced equipment often have stronger and more stable production capabilities. Choosing manufacturers with larger production bases, multiple automated production lines, and coverage of various types of raised access floor production (including all-steel, aluminum alloy, and calcium sulfate) ensures more reliable product quality, delivery capabilities, and service standards.

(3) Service Level

• Pre-sales: Professional manufacturers will gain in-depth insights into the specific needs of the customer’s project. Based on the weight and layout of equipment in the decoration plan, as well as future expansion plans, they will tailor floor selection solutions for customers, meet customized needs, and provide samples and professional explanations to help customers fully understand the products and make informed decisions. 

• In-sales: Professional manufacturers will promptly update customers on production progress during the floor manufacturing process, including product photos and shipment dates. 

• After-sales: High-quality manufacturers should provide professional installation guidance and after-sales service teams to ensure proper floor installation. They should also offer timely solutions and technical support if faults or issues arise during use.

(4) Market Reputation

Customer reviews of the manufacturer and references to actual cases are also important factors for evaluation.

(5) Industry Qualifications and Certifications

Priority should be given to verifying whether the manufacturer holds legal operation certificates such as business licenses and production licenses. Its products must comply with international general standards and obtain authoritative certifications such as ISO. At the same time, confirm that the enterprise holds professional qualifications in related fields such as data center engineering and cleanroom engineering, and refer to its successful cases in similar construction projects and industry awards.

4.Top 5 European Raised Access Floor Brands

(1) MERO (Germany)

• Brand Heritage: Founded in 1928, MERO began mass-producing anti-static floors in 1963. Its Würzburg factory in Germany covers an area of 37,000 square meters, with 6 production lines supporting global supply.

• Core Advantages: It leads in calcium sulfate-based anti-static floor technology, suitable for high-load scenarios in data centers. Its global service network covers major industrial countries in Europe.

• Market Position: It holds over 15% share in the European high-end market. A representative project includes the renovation of the computer room in Frankfurt Financial Center.

(2) Kingspan (Ireland)

• Brand Strength: Established in 1965, it has 166 factories worldwide and achieved a revenue of 6.5 billion euros in 2021. It focuses on integrated solutions for high-performance building materials.

• Technical Features: It integrates thermal insulation material technology into floor systems and has launched energy-efficient products with a U-value ≤ 0.18 W/(m²・K), aligning with EU carbon neutrality goals.

• Application Scenarios: It is the preferred brand for commercial complexes and green buildings. Nearly half of the projects in La Défense New District in Paris use its solutions.

(3) HUILIAN (China - Key Player in the European Market)

• Industrial Layout: As a building system integrator, its raised access floor business leverages the group’s 50 years of modular technology accumulation. 

• Technical Highlights: It has launched a "quick-install" floor system, increasing installation efficiency by 40%, suitable for flexible office spaces requiring frequent restructuring.

• Competitive Advantages: It has established strategic cooperation with Siemens and Kingspan to provide integrated floor and wiring solutions for smart buildings.

(4)Lindner Group (Germany)

• Industrial Layout: As a building system integrator, its raised access floor business leverages the group’s 50 years of modular technology accumulation. Its factories are located in Germany and Austria.

• Technical Highlights: It has launched a "quick-install" floor system, increasing installation efficiency by 40%, suitable for flexible office spaces requiring frequent restructuring.

• Competitive Advantages: It has established strategic cooperation with Siemens and SAP to provide integrated floor and wiring solutions for smart buildings.

(5) Exyte Technology (Germany)

• Professional Positioning: It focuses on high-end data centers and semiconductor plants. Its floor systems meet the ISO 14644-1 Class 5 cleanliness standard.

• Innovation Capabilities: It has developed liquid cooling-compatible floors that support a heat dissipation requirement of 5kW per square meter, serving the Munich Quantum Computing Center.

• Market Share: It holds 22% share in European supercomputing center projects, with a technical premium rate 25% higher than the industry average.

5.HUILIAN - Your Trustworthy Raised Access Floor Manufacturer

In today’s highly competitive raised access floor market, HUILIAN stands out like a bright star. With its excellent quality, innovative concepts, and comprehensive services, it ranks among the industry’s forefront and has become a trusted first-choice brand for many customers. Since its establishment, HUILIAN has focused on the R&D, production, and sales of raised access floors. Driven by its commitment to quality and keen insight into market needs, it has continued to grow and establish an outstanding reputation in the industry.

(1) Three Main Product Lines, Covering All Scenario Needs

HUILIAN is one of the few enterprises in the industry capable of large-scale production of three mainstream types of raised access floors: all-steel, calcium sulfate, and aluminum alloy. It has carefully built a diverse product portfolio. Whether for computer rooms and data centers with strict anti-static requirements, office buildings and commercial spaces needing convenient wiring, or electronic equipment workshops and cleanrooms with strict standards for environmental cleanliness and stability, HUILIAN can provide matching high-quality products.

(2) Advanced Technology and Top-tier Strength

Over 70 patents (including 10 invention patents). The first enterprise in the industry to build its own anti-static laboratory, capable of independently conducting all key tests such as central load, rolling, impact, and anti-static performance tests. Participated in formulating industry standards for calcium sulfate floors, directly transforming scientific research achievements into universal industry norms. Dual international certifications: passed CISCA (US) and MOB (UK) standard tests, and exported products to over 20 countries and regions in Europe, America, and Asia-Pacific. Owns two production bases covering 140,000 square meters each. Its strong production capacity ensures support for large-scale projects, while providing competitive minimum order quantities (MOQ) and high-quality products.

(3) High-level Services

HUILIAN always prioritizes customer satisfaction. It not only provides high-quality products but also creates a worry-free cooperation experience for customers through considerate and comprehensive services. During the pre-sales phase, HUILIAN has a professional sales team with rich product knowledge and industry experience. They patiently listen to customer needs and provide detailed product consultation and professional selection advice. During the in-sales phase, HUILIAN strictly monitors production progress and delivery time to ensure products are delivered to customers on time, with quality, and in quantity. It also provides professional installation guidance and technical support to ensure the smooth progress of the installation process. In terms of after-sales service, HUILIAN has established a comprehensive support system. Its after-sales team will respond to any product issues promptly and quickly arrange professionals to provide guidance and satisfactory after-sales solutions.