18/03/2026
If you're attending LogiMAT this year, you're probably focused on new ideas and ways to maximise throughput, such as automation, robotics, forklifts, reach trucks, and WMS.
But there’s one critical factor that many decision-makers overlook, and it can quietly undermine every investment you make: Your warehouse floor.
It’s not the most exciting part of your operation, so it’s rarely considered. Therefore, many businesses don’t actively look for specialists in floor design, testing, or remediation. Possibly, until it’s too late.
Why Your Floor Matters:
Automation performance – AGVs, AMRs, ACRs, and ASRS systems rely on very precise floor flatness and levelness. Even small deviations can cause navigation errors, speed restrictions, or unplanned downtime.
VNA operations – In very narrow aisle (VNA) warehouses, turret trucks and wire-guided MHE depend on tight floor tolerances. Any unevenness can affect lift height stability, safety, and picking accuracy at elevation.
Free Movement floors – For operations using counterbalance trucks and pallet trucks, poor floor surface regularity leads to slower travel speeds, increased load instability, and operator fatigue.
MHE wear & maintenance – Uneven or damaged floors accelerate wear on wheels, bearings, and components across all types of materials handling equipment.
Operational efficiency – Floor defects create hidden bottlenecks that reduce efficiency and disrupt processes.
Safety & risk – Increased likelihood of product damage, equipment failure, and safety incidents.
Long-term ROI – You can invest millions in automation or racking, but if the floor isn’t right, performance and productivity will always fall short.
Your entire operation relies on the surface it runs on.
At LogiMAT, you’ll see cutting-edge technology designed to optimise logistics. But very few people will be asking whether your floor is capable of supporting that level of performance, whether it’s for automation, VNA applications, or free movement MHE.
Before committing to new systems, or if you're already seeing inefficiencies, it’s worth asking:
Has your floor been tested to the correct international standard for your operation?
Is it suitable for VNA, automation, or free movement traffic?
Could hidden floor issues be limiting your productivity?
In modern logistics, the floor isn’t just concrete; it’s a critical part of your system and your profitability.
Come and speak to the CoGri Group flooring specialists at LogiMAT and find out how we can help your warehouse operations function productively and effectively. We can be found in Hall 8, Stand 8G12.
