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Optimizing Transportation Hubs with Hanex®: Durable, Hygienic Solutions for Airports and Train Stations

The global solid surface market continues to grow alongside large-scale construction and renovation projects. As premium materials become more and more accessible, the market is currently valued at $23 billion and is projected to grow at a CAGR exceeding 5.6% through 2031. This growth is driven by increased demand for high-performance solid surface materials like Hanex®, which are engineered for durability, hygiene, and long-term performance.

Modern infrastructure across public, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors demands more than visual appeal. Today’s surfaces must deliver durability, hygiene, reparability, and safety, especially in environments exposed to constant foot traffic. Airports and train stations, among the busiest public spaces, require materials that withstand daily wear while maintaining a refined, welcoming appearance.

Hanex® Solid Surfaces are purpose-built for these demanding environments, combining industrial-grade performance with refined, design-forward aesthetics.

Improving Airport and Train Station Spaces

Airports and train stations experience some of the highest foot traffic of any commercial or public environment. Surfaces used throughout these spaces, whether counters, wall cladding, flooring, or seating, must perform at an industrial level while preserving the architectural intent and overall passenger experience.

Hanex® Solid Surfaces have been tried and tested in high-traffic public environments, standing out for their ability to retain both aesthetic quality and functional integrity over time. Across numerous transportation and infrastructure applications, Hanex® collections have delivered long-lasting beauty, durability, and performance.

Hanex® is an acrylic solid surface material composed of made out of Methacrylate (MMA) and Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) resin, with Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) fillers and other durable components. This composition provides exceptional strength while allowing for thermoforming, enabling complex shapes and seamless installations.

Thanks to its thermoforming capabilities, Hanex® can be used across a wide range of applications, including countertops, interior and exterior wall panels, and flooring

Additionally, in selected colors, Hanex® offers a unique light-responsive translucency, creating a premium visual effect in outdoor settings or when exposed to varying lighting conditions.

Benefits of Hanex® Solid Surfaces

In the transportation industry, two priorities must always be addressed: durability and aesthetics. Hanex® Solid Surfaces are engineered to meet and exceed the demands of modern transportation hubs.
Durability
Hanex® surfaces are built to last. They are highly resistant to scratches, impacts, and daily wear. This makes them ideal for environments where surfaces may see extensive and carefree usage. The materials used in Hanex® contribute to its strength, ensuring that the surfaces maintain their integrity over time, no matter what they are exposed to.
Hygiene
The non-porous nature of Hanex® prevents the absorption of liquids, thereby reducing the risk of bacterial growth. This is particularly important in bathrooms and food preparation areas within airports and train stations. Furthermore, Hanex® is NSF/ANSI 51 certified, confirming its suitability for clean-first environments.
Design Flexibility
Transportation hubs require surfaces that can adapt to various design needs. Hanex® allows for seamless installations, curved surfaces, and custom shapes through thermoforming, enabling designers to achieve both functional coverage and visual continuity.
Safety
Hanex® surfaces are slip-resistant, which is vital in preventing accidents in wet areas such as bathrooms and entryways. Additionally, Hanex® is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified, leading to low VOC emissions and a safer and healthier indoor environment. Hanex® meets fire resistance requirements, including NFPA 285 compliance.
Environmental Sustainability
Hanex® supports environmentally responsible design through low VOC emissions, contributing to improved indoor air quality, especially critical in enclosed, high-occupancy spaces like airports and train stations. The material is also fully recyclable, further reducing its environmental impact.

Hanex®: The Perfect Fit for Improved Transportation Hubs

Hanex® Solid Surfaces have been a revolutionary development for a wide range of public, industrial, commercial, and residential properties. Designed with durability, hygiene, safety, and aesthetics in mind, Hanex® meets the complex performance requirements of today’s transportation infrastructure.


The solid surface materials are available in potentially unlimited colors. There are also a number of design options to choose from, ranging from natural-inspired Cascade collections to marble-like Venato aesthetics and space-inspired Bellassimo designs.


Let’s Breathe New Life Into Your Transportation Space

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