Consolis Parma Betolar conducted an extensive testing program for research and development of low-carbon hollow-core slabs. The development project is now entering the production phase. YIT is interested in testing the new slabs.

Using the Geoprime® solution by Betolar, it is possible to achieve up to 75% lower emissions than standard precast hollow-core slabs. The research and testing phase of the development collaboration between Consolis Parma and Betolar has included extensive laboratory experiments conducted at both Betolar and Consolis' material development center in Rusko. Industrial-scale production testing has been carried out at Parma's Hyrylä factory.

The test castings have undergone comprehensive full-scale initial testing with various cross-sections, adhering to standard requirements. In terms of environmental responsibility, Parma aims to halve its emissions by 2035. In the first two years of measurement, the company's specific emissions have been reduced by ten percent.

The main drivers for reducing emissions are the increased use of low-carbon concrete elements and circular economy practices.