Colorcon

At the end of 2024, De Kok Staalbouw began the construction of Colorcon®’s new production facility at the Stichtsekant business park in Almere. The project has now been successfully completed and included the full steel structure of approximately 700 tons, combined with the complete building envelope.

Our scope included:

• 2,300 m² of roof cladding and sandwich panels
• 6,000 m² of façade cladding, combined with approximately 250 m² of curtain walling
• 2,200 m² of composite steel deck floors (Comflor)
• All windows, doors, and roof penetrations

In addition, a Process Tower was constructed, and around the office and laboratory areas, aesthetic ‘brise soleil’ louvers were installed, enhancing both the building’s appearance and solar shading.

The facility will grow into a key production hub for GMP starch products, serving markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Thanks to its strategic location near Schiphol Airport and the Port of Amsterdam, Colorcon can rely on fast and efficient logistics connections.

Engineering & Assembly

The design was created by PM Group, after which De Kok Staalbouw carried out the detailed engineering. The steel structure was optimized and divided into large elements that could be transported, lifted, and assembled efficiently. Some of the most impressive components include:

• Columns measuring 20 meters in height
• Roof trusses spanning 47 meters, divided into sections of 23 meters long and weighing 7 tons each

In total, 30 to 35 steel transports were required, with load configurations carefully aligned to the assembly sequence. Thanks to this approach and meticulous planning, the façade cladding could be installed earlier than scheduled, resulting in significant time savings.

Facts & Figures

• 700 tons of steel
• 1,500 m² of fire-resistant coating
• 2,300 m² of roof cladding
• 6,000 m² of façade cladding
• 250 m² of curtain walling
• 2,200 m² of Comflor composite floors
• GMP production processes and laboratories