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ALPINE: State-of-the-art asphalt mixing plant opens in Linz

alpine — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:29:50 +0000

Linz: ALPINE Bau GmbH built an environmentally-friendly, state-of-the-art asphalt mixing plant in Linz on the former chemicals site. The investment volume was EUR 6.0 million. “ALPINE attaches great importance to extracting and producing its own raw materials to maintain its autonomy and independence. We set another milestone by building this asphalt mixing plant,” said Karl Gruber, member of the ALPINE Management, during the opening ceremony. All special types of asphalt can be produced at the new plant using cutting-edge technology.

Short access routes
The plant’s central location in close proximity to the A7 and A1 motorways makes it possible to supply the city of Linz and the central Mühlviertel district without having to cover long distances. “This plant will make us even more competitive and boost sales in the Road Construction Division, having continuously risen over the last ten years,” adds Prok. Peter Schwaighofer, Division Manager for Road and Sewer Construction in Upper Austria.

Step by step asphalt production – the plant’s mode of operation
Gravel deliveries are stored in tower silos with a total capacity of over 7,000 tons, conveyed to the drying drums on discharge conveyors, dried at approx. 200° C and transported to the screening machine on a bucket conveyor.

After screening, the gravel drops into 12 different rock containers, depending on the grain size. The gravel is added to the mixer according to the required composition, bitumen is injected and mixed with the gravel. The product is mixed for approx. 40 seconds for three tons and is loaded onto trucks as a finished product through loading silos. The mix loaded onto the trucks is covered with a tarp or brought directly to the site on “thermo trucks.”

Any accumulating dust and bitumen vapors are fully disposed of via exhaust fans, filters and reburning. The “white cloud” visible on cooler days is merely steam and environmentally compatible. The plant is completely enclosed to reduce sound emission. To preserve gravel resources, recycled asphalt, i.e. asphalt dug out from paved areas and crushed, is also used in the production of base course.

Energy is supplied by environmentally-friendly natural gas.
The plant can produce up to 240 tons of asphalt per hour.

Asphalts consist of a mixture of mineral aggregate and petroleum bitumen as the binder, usually containing 93-96 % of the aggregate and 4-7 % of the binder. High-grade asphalts containing plasticized bitumen and hard rock can be produced in this plant for the major road system.

ALPINE: State-of-the-art asphalt mixing plant opens in Linz
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ALPINE lands contract for S5 expressway in Poland

alpine — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:07:12 +0000

Salzburg: ALPINE Bau GmbH continues to place successful bids in Poland this year. The Salzburg-based construction company won the contract to build the S5 expressway in Poland under a joint venture consisting of ALPINE, PBG S.A Posen and its subsidiaries Aprivia S.A and Hydrobudowa Polska S.A. ALPINE has the lead management in the joint venture. The contract was signed today.

The expressway project stretches from Posen to Breslau and will include a bypass around the towns of Bojanowa and Rawicza. A total of 11 consortia placed their bids for the project, ALPINE emerging as the best bidder. The GDDKiA (federal highway administration in Warsaw) is the client. The gross contract value is PLN 948.23 million (Polish zlotys), currently corresponding to EUR 245 million.

“Winning this challenging highway contract impressively underlines ALPINE’s competitiveness and competence,” says Dr. Peter Preindl, CEO of ALPINE Bau GmbH, pleased with the award. The 29-km section of expressway will be widened to four lanes. A 9-km district road will also be built perpendicular to the project. For the time beeing more than 3000 people are working for ALPINE in Poland.

Success in Poland
In addition to executing traffic infrastructure projects, the company demonstrated it competence in stadium construction, where ALPINE has three stadiums for the 2012 Football Championships under construction. The contract to built the Danzig University´s Department of Chemistry is an other prestigious contract of this year. With the finalization of the rehabilitating of the “Hala Ludowa Hall” in Breslau, the company won the award for the “Construction Site of the Year 2009” in the category of rehabilitation.

ALPINE lands contract for S5 expressway in Poland

Roofing ceremony for prestigious football stadium in Danzig

alpine — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:40:04 +0000

Danzig: the traditional wreath was hung 45 meters above the pitch of the Gdańsk (Danzig) Arena – one of three prestigious football stadiums being built in Poland by ALPINE for the UEFA Euro 2012 – to celebrate the completion of the steel roof structure. The guests of honor at the roofing ceremony included Donald Tusk (Prime Minister), Adam Giersz (Minister for Sports and Tourism), Jerzy Buzek (President of the European Parliament), Grzegorz Lato (President of the Polish Football Association PZPN) to name but a few.

The steel design of the Danzig stadium, built under the lead management of ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG, consists of 82 roof elements. The elements weigh approx. 66 tons each and have been installed one by one since the beginning of last May. They are still being held by gigantic supports, to be removed when all of the roof elements are installed and connected to the ring. The stadium’s steel roof will be self-supporting and will ultimately weigh nearly 7.2 thousand tons.

Not only the prominent guests were able to inspect the new stadium during the festivities last weekend. Nearly 12,000 visitors took advantage of the opportunity to check out the progress of construction at “their Danzig Football Arena” during the “open house” hosted by the clients.

Work related to the infrastructure around the stadium, including the construction of the parking lots, is also progressing well.

The Gdańsk Arena
Construction of the Danzig stadium started on December 15, 2008; the cornerstone was laid on July 15, 2009. Construction is scheduled for completion by January 21, 2011. The entire project will cost 156 million euros. The stadium will be able to seat 44,000 spectators. The first match is to be played in the summer of 2011.

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Photo 1: Donald Tusk, Prime Minister welcomes the guests
Photo 2: A lot of guests jointed the festivities

Poland: Award for rehabilitation of the World Heritage Site “Hala Ludowa”

alpine — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:27:38 +0000

We succeeded in demonstrating ALPINE’s competence by rehabilitating the Hala Ludowa Hall, a tremendous technical/civil engineering challenge,” says Dr. Peter Preindl, Managing Director of ALPINE Bau GmbH, elated at winning the prize for the “Hall of the Century Rehabilitation” in Breslau. Sponsored by the Polish Association of Construction Engineers and Technicians, ALPINE won the “Construction Site of the Year 2009″ in the rehabilitation of monuments category (second class award). A total of six projects were submitted in this category, one winning a first class award. The historically significant hall, also visited by the late Pope Paul II, was rehabilitated in accordance with “World Heritage Site” standards.

“We are proud that this challenging project won such an important prize in the construction branch,” adds the pleased site manager, Mikolajonek Maciej.

ALPINE garnered particular praise in a letter from Michael Berg, the son of Max Paul Eduard Berg, the Hall of the Century architect in Breslau, emphasizing: “I’m pleased that the hall was not only renovated as a monument but – with the modern technology installed – can be used as a multipurpose hall.”

The Hala Ludowa Hall
Once called the Centennial Hall, the hall was renamed Hala Ludowa (”People’s Hall) after World War II. The hall hosted the World Congress of Intellectuals for Peace in August 1948. With 6,000 seats and standing room for 20,000, the hall is an impressive pioneering work of 20th century architecture. The building paved the way for the use of reinforced concrete in the construction of large public buildings. The building’s innovative design is responsible for the feeling of lightness and harmony emanating from the enormous dome. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. The cupola has a diameter of 65 meters and a height of 42 meters.

The Hall’s reconstruction, ranging from the insulation of the roof to the rehabilitation of the concrete and windows, makes it the first seminal reinforced concrete building to shine in new splendor. Today it is used as a venue for movies, congresses and other events such as rock concerts, sports, theater and operas.

Poland: Award for rehabilitation of the World Heritage Site “Hala Ludowa Hall”
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Karsten Hell is new management board member of DBV

alpine — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:06:16 +0000

Recently, Karsten Hell, chairman of the management board of ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG and member of the managing board of ALPINE Group was elected into the management board of Deutscher Beton und Bautechnik-Verein e. V. by the members of that management board. Since July 1, 2010, Karsten Hell actively supports the DBV with his commitment and industry know-how.

About DBV
The Objective of this association is to promote further development of scientific and technical basic concepts in concrete construction (concrete, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete) as well as the promotion and further development of construction engineering in general.

This including but is not limited to reviewing bodies of rules and regulations and the involvement in national and international regulations, distribution of experience gained through events and publications, the cooperation with other national and international scientific associations and organization and the support of research.

ALPINE – a partner in research
This membership in the management board of DVB allows ALPINE to contribute even more to research and development in the areas of concrete and engineering. For many years, the ALPINE Competence Centre for Building Material and Concrete Technology in Dortmund is engaged in very beneficial projects, e.g. the development of acid-resistant concrete for the construction of cooling towers. By way of the Competence Centre, ALPINE is also an active member in the Steering Committee for Construction Material Engineering (HABIT).

Karsten Hell is new management board member of Deutscher Beton und Bautechnik-Verein (DBV)

ALPINE: Apprentices are building a house

alpine — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:02:20 +0000

The SOS Children’s Village in Nussdorf-Debant, East Tyrol, the second-oldest SOS Children’s Village in the world, is being rehabilitated and a total of 26 new houses built as part of a family village. ALPINE is building the carcass of one house with apprentices only. “We considered implementing this project as part of ALPINE’s apprentice campaign and everyone is enthusiastic,” says Josef Mietschnig, ALPINE’s Group Leader in charge of the apprentices. Approximately 15 apprentices are taking turns working on the construction site under professional supervision. “This quickly teaches our apprentices to assume responsibility. They can also see ‘their project’ growing and are extremely proud of it,” adds Mietschnig.

Apprentice campaign
Training apprentices has a long tradition at ALPINE. Great importance is attached to a sound vocational training and a familiar atmosphere. Attractive training and further education programs can lay the cornerstone for an interesting career in an innovative, international company. Many members of staff pursued their careers through an apprenticeship.
This construction company boosted its apprentice campaign this year and is taking on up to 100 apprentices. Apprentices passing the apprenticeship examination with a grade of “outstanding” win a € 1,000 bonus. A few positions are still open, says Mietschnig, who urges interested youths to register on the company’s website, www.alpine.at.

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Apprentices at work at the SOS apprentices’ house
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Mr. Pfurner (foreman), seven apprentices in different years of their apprenticeship currently at work on site, Mr. Wibmer (assistant foreman),Mr. Heregger (site manager) in front of the SOS apprentices’ house currently under construction

ALPINE: Successful apprentices from Upper Austria

alpine — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:37:33 +0000

Vienna: the winners were selected during the young formwork builder competition held by the Professional Building Academy Association, Vienna Office. The Upper Austrian ALPINE team and its apprentices, Bernard Feischl and Florian Huber, demonstrated their formwork skills and won third place. Apprentices in their last formwork apprenticeship year from the states of Vienna, Burgenland, Upper Austria, Lower Austria and Salzburg fought for victory. An abutment was formed with a wing wall at an angel of 135° and a recess with miter cut. The dimensional accuracy was rated to the millimeter.

ALPINE’s apprentice campaign
For ALPINE an apprenticeship is a foundation for life. ALPINE currently has a total of 200 apprentices. Great importance is attached to the perfect interaction between parents, apprentices, the school and the instructors. The company places a great deal of emphasis on a friendly atmosphere. Apprentices passing the apprenticeship examination with a grade of “outstanding” win a € 1,000 bonus.

This year up to 100 apprentices will be hired for the different construction trades. A few positions are still available. www.alpine.at

ALPINE: Successful apprentices from Upper Austria
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Photo 1: From left to right: Florian Huber & Bernard Feischl at the competition
Photo 2: Bernard Feischl & Florian Huber at the award ceremony

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ALPINE: Issue successfully placed

alpine — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:12:35 +0000

Salzburg: ALPINE’s debut bond was successfully placed on the market. “The issue was absolutely successful, the overall volume of 100 million euros was soon exhausted,” says Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, happy with the great rush by private investors. The lead banks, BAWAG PSK and Unicredit Bank Austria, are also convinced that the extremely attractive coupon of 5.25 % was one of the reasons why the ALPINE corporate bond was so well received by institutional and private investors in these low-interest times.

ALPINE will use the proceeds from the issue to ensure the company’s continued organic growth while assuring and expanding its good position in the eastern and southeastern markets, focusing on the strategically significant market, Russia.

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ALPINE lands 7-million-euro contract in the city of Szeged, Hungary

alpine — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:41:45 +0000

Salzburg/Szeged: ALPINE scores another success in Hungary: the city of Szeged is pressing ahead with the expansion of its public transport network to optimize the infrastructure in the fourth largest Hungarian city, near the Serbian border. ALPINE will play a significant role in the project, having been commissioned by the Mayor to expand the decommissioned streetcar line no. 3 following a public call for bids. Szeged is one of four cities operating streetcar lines in Hungary. Szeged already operates 37 bus lines, four streetcar lines and four trolley bus lines.

The project:
The infrastructure, dating back to the 1980s, has been successively rehabilitated. A public call for tenders was launched for the last section, streetcar line 3 including tracks, etc. and won by ALPINE Hungária Kft. The contract was recently signed by the Mayor of Szeged, György Botka, and ALPINE Hungária’s representatives, Sándor Bartha and András Héli. According to András Heli, “This project consists of providing nearly 3,100 meters of track and contact wires, public sewers, upgrading electric cables and telephone cables as well as renovating the public lighting system. The investment volume for ALPINE will be approx. 7 million euros.” The project should be completed by the fall of this year.

ALPINE Hungaria therefore landed its second traffic project in Hungary within a short period of time. The company recently won the EUR 2.6 million contract for one of Hungary’s most modern bus stations in Hatvan.

About Szeged:
Szeged, 170 km south of Budapest, has a population of approx. 170,000, making it the fourth largest city in Hungary and the capital of Csongrád County. It is located near the Serbian border. Szeged is the sunniest city in Hungary and also known as the “City of Sunshine”.

ALPINE lands 7-million-euro contract in the city of Szeged, Hungary

ALPINE Holding issues corporate bond

alpine — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:00:48 +0000

Vienna, 14 June 2010: ALPINE Holding GmbH, the parent company of Austria’s second-largest construction group, is issuing a bond with a volume of EUR 100 million and a possible increase in the volume. The bond has a term of 5 years and attracts a fixed interest rate. The coupon is expected to be 5.25%. The final volume of this issue and the fixed coupon (interest rate) will be announced immediately prior to the subscription period. The issuer is turning not only to institutional investors, but primarily to Austrian private investors. The subscription period for private investors runs from 21 to 23 June 2010, but may be closed earlier. Joint lead managers of the bond are UniCredit Bank Austria and BAWAG P.S.K. The bond can be subscribed to at all branches of Austrian banks and savings banks.

“We want to use the proceeds of the issue to ensure the further organic growth of the company and in doing so secure and develop our good positioning on the markets of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, with a focus on the strategically important market of Russia,” says Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, President of the Supervisory Board of ALPINE Holding and co-owner of the company. Werner Watznauer, CEO of ALPINE Holding GmbH adds, “In addition, the proceeds of the issue will be used to strengthen the capital base and to refinance existing commitments. In this way we are aiming to achieve the broadest possible and thus safest financing structure for the sought-after continued growth of the company.” “The debut bond of this traditional, well established company once again underscores the great importance of the Austrian bond market in corporate finance,” says a very satisfied Helmut Bernkopf, Member of the Board of UniCredit Bank Austria. Christoph Raninger, Member of the Board of BAWAG P.S.K says, “The attractive interest coupon of an anticipated 5.25% certainly represents an interesting investment opportunity over a manageable investment timeframe for Austrian private investors, especially given the low rates of interest currently being paid on savings.”

ALPINE Holding GmbH/ALPINE Bau GmbH
ALPINE Holding GmbH is 83% owned by the listed Spanish company FCC Group S.A. (Fomento de Construcciones Y Contratas, S.A.) and 17% owned by Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, who has built up ALPINE Bau GmbH since 1968. ALPINE Bau GmbH, Austria’s second-largest construction company, is 100% owned by ALPINE Holding. All other companies are subsidiaries of ALPINE Bau GmbH. In 2009, the ALPINE Bau group of companies achieved a construction output of around EUR 3.4 billion (EUR 3.5 billion in 2008) with around 15,234 employees (15,530 in 2008). “As at the end of 2009 the company had already recorded orders of around EUR 3.4 billion, which corresponds to the entire construction output for 2009 and therefore represents a good starting point for the 2010 financial year,” explains Peter Preindl, spokesman for the Management Board of ALPINE Bau. Aluta adds, “The company is well positioned thanks to its geographical diversification and broad range of services. We will continue to focus on increasing the cost-effectiveness of large orders, enhancing efficiency through the group of companies and minimising risks, including through the appropriate structuring of contracts.”

The activities of ALPINE cover the full range of the construction sector at national and international level: structural engineering, traffic route engineering, bridge-building, underground mining, special civil engineering, power plant construction and environmental technology. Besides completing conventional construction projects, ALPINE also has extensive experience in the area of project financing. This includes the implementation of PPP models. In addition to having a dense network in Austria and Germany, where about 65% of the company’s activities are carried out, the Group is also continuing to expand its market position in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. The company also operates successfully in countries such as Russia, China, India and Singapore. With its largest subsidiary, ALPINE Energie, the Group has a forward-looking pillar in the increasingly important sector for renewable energy as well as network and communication technology. “We are already one of the largest providers in this area,” adds Preindl.

Facts about the corporate bond
Issue volume: EUR 100,000,000 an increase in volume is possible
Term: 5 years final maturity
Denomination: EUR 1000.00
Interest rate: 5.25 % p.a. fixed (indicative)
(to be confirmed and announced immediately prior to commencement of the subscription period)
Redemption: 100% at maturity
Subscription period: 21 June to 23 June 2010 (subject to earlier closure)
Joint lead: UniCredit Bank Austria and BAWAG PSK
Value date: 1 July 2010

ALPINE Holding issues corporate bond

ALPINE to build new Department of Chemistry at Danzig University

alpine — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:47:14 +0000

ALPINE continues its winning streak in Poland and will build the Department of Chemistry at Danzig University as the general contractor. The consortium that just landed the open invitation to tender is composed of ALPINE BAU Deutschland AG and ALPINE Construction Polska sp. z o.o. The contract value is approx. 25 million euros. Construction will start in July 2010 with completion scheduled at the end of June 2012. The building will be part of Danzig University’s Baltic campus and was planned by the Polish “architects workshop” from Sopot. “We were able to land another interesting, prestigious contract in Poland with this award,” says a delighted Karsten Hell, CEO of ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG, also given credit for winning the bid for the Polish football stadiums for the Euro 2012.
The project will be co-financed by the European Union from the European fund for regional development.

The project
The project consists of six connected segments of different heights. The building will contain lecture halls as well as a warehouse and technology sectors. Pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as green spaces will also be provided. The new building will have a total area of 28,180 m², the parking lot will accommodate 166 cars. Various laboratories are planned for practical training as well as auditoriums for lectures on chemical and environmental engineering.

ALPINE to build new Department of Chemistry at Danzig University (PDF)

ALPINE lands contract in Hörbranz

alpine — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:15:58 +0000

ASFINAG awarded the contract to build a new rest stop on the former motorway customs premises in Hörbranz/Vorarlberg to a consortium including ALPINE Bau GmbH and Rhomberg Bau GmbH during a negotiation procedure. Also part of the consortium: the German Schindele company who will operate the gas station and the Swiss My Shop who will operate the rest stop. The entire project is projected to cost 15 million euros. “For this contract it was important to prepare an optimal operating and financing concept for the rest stop model, allowing us to place the best bid,” adds Mag. Christian Trattner, ALPINE’s managing director in charge of PPP projects, elated with the successful bid together with his team.
Construction is to start in 2011 upon conclusion of the approval procedure. Completion is planned for mid-2012. ALPINE will have the technical lead management for the project, which will be executed under a joint venture in which ALPINE and Rhomberg each hold a 50 % share.

The project
The new rest stop including the gas station and shop will be built on the motorway side coming from Germany towards Austria. There will also be a gas station on the eastern side – from Austria to Germany – with an underpass leading to the rest stop. The plans were drawn up by Lenz Architects from Vorarlberg, underlining the regional aspect by designing an impressive wood structure. ” Winning this contract is impressive proof of ALPINE’s competence and competitiveness,” says Wolfgang Eichinger, Manager of ALPINE’s Tyrol/Vorarlberg branch, pleased with the new contract.

ALPINE in Vorarlberg
ALPINE is currently building the second Pfänder Tunnel tube in Vorarlberg, to be completed in 2012. ASFINAG also awarded this 123-million-euro contract to ALPINE in 2007 as the best and lowest bidder. “Having the management for both sites in close proximity will allow us to make the best use of synergies,” says Wolfgang Eichinger, Manager of ALPINE’s Tyrol/Vorarlberg branch.

ALPINE lands contract in Hörbranz (PDF)

ALPINE lands contract for Romanian environmental project

alpine — Mon, 31 May 2010 08:06:40 +0000

Salzburg/Suceava: ALPINE continues to be successful on an international scale, emerging as the best bidder for a contract to build three landfills in the County of Suceava/Romania. The contract was officially awarded by the Suceava City Council upon expiration of the obligatory period allowed for objections. The net contract value is 18.7 Romanian Lei (appr. 4.5 million Euro). ALPINE was picked as the best among 9 bidders. “We were able to score with our extensive planning expertise and expert knowledge in the environmental engineering sector,” says Ing. Roman Esterbauer, responsible managing director at ALPINE, obviously pleased with the positive decision in Romania.
Esterbauer considers the environmental sector a promising future market, not just in Austria but also in the new EU Member States. Investments in this field are particularly high in Romania, where ALPINE plans to intensify its activities.
The Titu Aninoasa landfill project with a contract value of EUR 20 million, for example, is currently in progress and will be turned over to the client in July 2010.

Project management
All of the available organic waste will be collected and stored during the initial working stage. ALPINE will complete the entire project as the sole contractor within a period of one year.

Environmental know-how
Drawing on extensive environmental know-how, Alpine has already executed a number of projects in the field of waste removal, recycling, site decontamination, landfill construction and the construction of sewage treatment plants in Austria and abroad.

International environmental projects
ALPINE will complete one of Europe’s biggest hydropower stations in Tsankov Kamak, Bulgaria in 2010. Hydropower plant projects are also in progress in Turkey and India. Last year ALPINE completed the sewage treatment plant in Sevlievo/Bulgaria and the remediation of the “Tuttendorfer Breite” contaminated site, winning international and national acclaim and demonstrating its professional know-how. The environmental project in Romania is another chapter in ALPINE’s story of success.

Romanian environmental project (PDF)

ALPINE-RZDstroy lands 100-million-rubel contract

alpine — Mon, 31 May 2010 07:17:50 +0000

While attending the 5th International Rail Business Forum in Sotchi, “1520 Strategic Partnership,” LLC Transjuzhstroy (client) and Alpine-RZDstroy GmbH (contractor) signed the first contract for preparatory work to be provided for the construction of Tunnels 6 and 7 on the line from Sotchi to Matsesta. The order volume for this first contract amounts to nearly 100 million rubels. The contract was signed in the presence of Vladimir Yakunin, President of Russian Railways (RZD), and Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ALPINE Holding GmbH.

Extensive infrastructure measures are being implemented for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sotchi to be able to cope with the expected rush of visitors. The construction of the new railway line along the coast, where Tunnels 6 and 7 are being built, will play an important role.

Transjuzhstroy
Transjuzhstroy is one of the largest companies for the planning and construction of rail and roadways in southern Russia, but also engages in building construction and in the production and distribution of building materials. Its service portfolio embraces all the services required for turnkey projects. The group of companies has 20 affiliated companies and approx. 7,000 employees. Transjuzhstroy is the general contractor for all of Russian Railways’ infrastructure projects planned to be implemented in preparation of the 2014 Olympic Games.

ALPINE-RZDstroy
The ALPINE-RZDstroy joint venture was established 2009 in Austria between the two companies, JSC RZDstroy, a subsidiary of Russian Railways, and ALPINE Bau GmbH. The enterprise plans to mutually implement infrastructure projects in Russia, Austria and third countries.

Contract ALPINE-RZDstroy (PDF)

New ALPINE office building in Steyr

alpine — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:07:53 +0000

ALPINE’s Steyr branch opened its new office building in the Steyr Business Park, celebrating with prominent construction and political leaders.

All of the company’s administrative activities are consolidated in the new four-story building. The innovatively designed office not only offers employees a state-of-the-art workplace but also has a spacious interior design. Staff members can also use the garden. “The Steyr branch made good progress during the last few years and the construction of the new building a logical consequence, combining all office operations in one building,” says Karl Gruber, responsible managing director at ALPINE Bau GmbH. The building was designed by Hertl, a renowned team of architects from Steyr. “The practical, timeless design resembling a die offers a modern work environment for our staff as well as a private park for relaxation,” adds Ing. Josef Mayrhofer, Manager of ALPINE’s Upper Austrian branch, and Ing. Markus Mitterschiffthaler, Division Manager at ALPINE Hochbau Steyr, pleased with the new office building. ALPINE Upper Austria, currently employing a workforce of around 1150, is one of the big employer in this region.

The Mayor of Steyr, Gerald Hackl, bestowed accolades on the successful branch during the opening ceremony. Franz Schillhuber, Member of the State Government, and Mag. Johann Singer, Member of Parliament, praised the outstanding development of the construction business in the region. Nearly 200 visitors came to admire the modern office complex. A lively program by the entertainer and cabaret artist, Dr. Roman Szeliga, entitled “Humor in the Business” was offered in an extraordinary party location in front of the office building – in a tent shaped like a hemisphere with a height of ten meters. Multimedia effects also accompanied the exquisite Flying Dinner. The evening was hosted by the popular TV anchor, Miriam Hie, accompanied by the “Bodo and Band” jazz band.

Sighted among the guests attending the opening ceremony:
DI Gernot Hertl, the building’s architect
Dipl.-Ing. Karl Födermayr (Födermayr & Ott, Linz)
Prok. Ewald Schreiberhuber ( OBW, Gunskirchen)
Prok. Alois Traunwieser (Eder Systembau, Peuerbach)
Dr. techn. Dipl.-Ing. Werner Daxinger (Daxinger, Steyr)
Prok. Thomas Kammerer (Pramer Baustoffe, Wels)

New ALPINE office building in Steyr
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Ing. Josef Mayrhofer, Branch Manager ALPINE upper Austria
Gerald Hackl, Mayor of Steyr
Ing. Markus Mitterschiffthaler, area Manager, ALPINE construction Steyr
Ing. Karl Gruber, Manger of ALPINE Bau GmbH

ALPINE upgrades

alpine — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:54:18 +0000

ALPINE landed the contract to build two sections (C917, C918) of the metro last fall as part of the expansion of the Downtown Line Stage 2 project in Singapore. Construction services for the 40-km Downtown Line in Singapore will be provided in three stages. The two sections of the Downtown Line Stage 2 won by ALPINE involves the construction of three new metro stations and single-track metro tunnels in a length of 5.72 km (TBM) and 445 m (cut & cover). The contract value for both sections is 670.74 million Singapore Dollars (~ EUR 322 million). “In addition to building two sections of the Downtown Line Stage 2 , ALPINE was already involved in building two sections of the Circle Line in Singapore, delivering impressive proof of ALPINE’s high level of competence in tunnel construction,” says Roman Esterbauer, Managing Director of ALPINE Bau GmbH, on signing the contract.

“The geotechnical conditions and the diameter of the tunnel to be built make it necessary to use tunnel boring machines specially designed to meet these challenges,” explains Helmut Westermayr, Managing Director of ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ALPINE construction company specializing in tunnel construction. To fulfil this task, it was necessary to purchase the right equipment. The order for five new tunnel boring machines was placed with Herrenknecht AG and signed in Oberaudorf/Germany during a special celebration recently. The order value will not be announced but it can be said that it is one of the biggest delivery orders ever signed by ALPINE as well as Herrenknecht. Herrenknecht is one of the largest manufacturers of tunnel boring machines in the world. “The company is the perfect partner for us. In addition to the superior quality of the machines, we were also convinced by the service package tailored to the needs of this project which includes a spare parts and service management,” adds Westermayr, who considerably upgraded his machine pool with the new TBMs and feels optimally equipped.

Among other projects, ALPINE is currently involved in the construction of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland and responsible for building part of the new metro network in New Delhi as well as an intake tunnel for the power plant in Tapovan, India. It recently won the contract to build the Markovec Tunnel in Slovenia. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey. ALPINE has also been engaged in tunnel construction in China for years and is currently building a 25 km water supply tunnel. Consulting for tunnel construction projects is being provided in the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, offering know-how and planning capacity.

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Dr. Franz Pacher, GM ALPINE BeMo Tunneling GmbH
Ing. Helmut Westermayr, GM ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH
Isabelle Mansoux, Commercial Manager Trafic Tunnelling at Herrenknecht AG
Dipl. Ing. Gebhard Lehmann, managing-committee Herrenknecht AG
Ing. Roman Esterbauer; GM ALPINE Bau GmbH
DI Meik Müller, registered manager ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH

7235 (f.l.t.r):
Dipl. Ing. Gebhard Lehmann, managing-committee Herrenknecht AG
Ing. Roman Esterbauer, GM ALPINE Bau GmbH

ALPINE: 400,000 visitors storm the Austrian pavilion each day

alpine — Mon, 10 May 2010 07:53:55 +0000

Shanghai/Salzburg: “We are very proud to have implemented this prestigious project for Austria. The rush of visitors to the futuristic Austrian pavilion shows how much international interest the building was able to arouse. ALPINE not only demonstrated its competence and competitiveness with this project but also its commitment in China, where we have worked successfully for many years,” says Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, president of the supervisory board and co-owner of ALPINE Bau GmbH. In addition, it also underlines the construction company’s high level of creativity, the implementation of the futuristic project having been a great challenge to the construction engineers.

Austrian pavilion
ALPINE Bau GmbH landed the contract to build the Austrian pavilion in 2009 and started construction in July 2009. The project was completed on schedule in March 2010. A shop, restaurant a spacious outdoor dining area were built on an area of approx. 2,112 m2. The contract was placed by the Austrian World Expo Office. The contract value for the two-story pavilion amounted to nearly EUR 5.5 million. The pavilion’s exceptionally attractive design was planned by the Vienna-based architecture firm, SPAN-Zeytinoglu Architects and Shanghai XianDai Architectural Design (Group) Co. Ltd.

The Austrian pavilion is located in Zone C, in road block C07 in the North Ring Road. ALPINE was in charge of the entire construction, interior design and installation of the multimedia system. The building will be removed again after the EXPO.

ALPINE in China
ALPINE has executed a number of successful projects in China over the years. ALPINE currently employs a staff of 500 from 7 nations. Its most successful projects include the Ningbo Expressway, the Yellow River Diversion Project Tunnel 1 North Main Line, the BASF-YPC/IPS Engineering/Maintenance Center, the Haefele Hardware Factory and ABB Turb DSystems Factory as well as the Degussa Technical Center and enlargement of the German School.

2010 EXPO Shanghai
The Shanghai World Exposition takes place from May 1 to October 31, 2010. The EXPO theme is: “Better City, Better Life.” It is the biggest exhibition ever held. A total of 70 million visitors and over 200 participating nations are expected. Since its foundation in 1851, the EXPO 2010 is the 93rd world exhibition in history.

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ALPINE wins in Serbia

alpine — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:24:57 +0000

The motorway network is being expanded in southern Serbia towards Bulgaria. ALPINE Bau GmbH was the best bidder for two out of the three sections tendered. The contract has just been signed.

Today the laying of the foundation took place in the presence of the Serbian infrastructure minister Milutin Mrkonjić, the Serbian president of parliament Slavica Dukic-Dejanović, the regional general manager of the World Bank Jane Armitage and Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, chairman of the supervisory board of ALPINE Bau GmbH. “Winning this contract is impressive proof of ALPINE’s infrastructure competence,” says Aluta, pleased with the contract award in Serbia.
The main item is the 5.8-km bypass around the city of Dimitrovgrad and another 8.6 km section to the Bulgarian border. Both sections are part of the Pan-European corridor (Corridor 10). The client is a company specially formed by the Serbian government for this purpose; the funding will be provided by the World Bank.

Contract section 1 is for the construction of 15 kilometers of road and contract section 2 for the bridge construction: 7 bridges with lengths between 50 and 500 meters. The total contract value is approx. EUR 30 million. Construction is expected to take two years.

ALPINE wins in Serbia

ALPINE acquires Siemens VAI’s construction division

alpine — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:00:06 +0000

Salzburg/Linz: ALPINE continues to implement its profitable growth strategy with the acquisition of Siemens VAI’s construction division. “We not only expect to enhance our know-how in this industrial sector and attain distinct synergies but also a high potential for development in new business fields,” says Josef Mayrhofer, Manager of ALPINE’s Upper Austrian branch, happy to draw on the competence of 124 new staff members at ALPINE Upper Austria, currently employing a workforce of around 1000.

“The construction division’s contracts with voestalpine Steel and other operations at this location will continue to be honored and are a key field of activity into which ALPINE Upper Austria can be optimally integrated,” adds Mayrhofer. Siemens VAI is happy to have found such a competent buyer in ALPINE Upper Austria. Werner Auer, chairman of the board, is certain that the 124 members of staff will have good perspectives, will be integrated smoothly and that “the competence of the construction division and continuation of the business are in good hands.”

ALPINE enhances its service portfolio
“ALPINE generated 80% of its construction output until now, allowing us to continue our stable growth and operate more flexibly,” says Karl Gruber, responsible managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH. This acquisition will put us in a position to offer masonry, carpentry, locksmith, roofing, joinery, glaziery and plumbing services, increasing our autonomy.

ALPINE – strong potential for integration
ALPINE acquired a number of companies known for their competence on its course of success and incorporated them in the enterprise. When a company is acquired, great importance is attached to using the extensive know-how of its staff to ALPINE’s advantage. A strong identification with ALPINE is achieved through this integration policy, which also includes an intensive further education and training program. The high percentage of staff still working at ALPINE years after the merger is the best proof of this strategy. Key acquisitions include: Mayreder (1996), Ferro-Betonit (1998) and Universale (2001), Stump Spezialtiefbau GmbH (2005) and Beton- und Monierbau GmbH (2009), transferring over 1,000 employees to ALPINE. AST Linz with a staff of 25 was acquired by ALPINE’s Upper Austrian branch in 2008. The integration process went smoothly and the staff now identifies fully with the ALPINE company.

ALPINE acquires Siemens VAI’s construction division

ALPINE lands contract for bus station in Hatvan/Hungary

alpine — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:35:20 +0000

Salzburg/ Hatvan: ALPINE continues its international winning streak by scoring a success in Hungary. The enterprise recently landed the contract to build the central bus station in Hatvan/Hungary. The contract was signed during a ceremonial act in the presence of Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai, Mayor Zsolt Érsek, Csaba Uti (Director General of the Hatvan Bus Company) and András Heli (Division Manager, ALPINE Hungária Építö Kft.). In keeping with tradition, the contract was placed in a metal capsule together with a 100 forint coin and buried under the cornerstone during the ground-breaking ceremony.

“One of the country’s most modern bus stations will be built during this project. Winning this contract is impressive proof of ALPINE’s competence and competitiveness,” says Heli, pleased with the contract award. The construction project will symbolically bring the city’s old and new districts (Old Hatvan and New Hatvan) closer together. The bus station is scheduled for completion this September, eliminating the parking problems that have existed for years.

Hatvan Bus Station
The central building will have a useful area of 615 m² on two levels. The bus arrival and departure areas are covered and in a monolithic reinforced concrete design. The bus station can accommodate a total of 18 buses simultaneously. Parking spaces for 15 buses and 24 cars will be provided to cope with the area’s parking problems. The bus station will be surrounded by approx. 5,500 square meters of green area.

Infrastructure competence
Infrastructures have always been one of ALPINE’s core competences. Focusing on the infrastructure sector allowed ALPINE to stay competitive, even during the economic crisis when industrial construction suffered a sharp decline. ALPINE landed several railroad contracts a few months ago for the modernization of railway lines in Bosnia and Republika Srpska, as well as a railroad contract in Slovakia for the rehabilitation of the double-track railway line between Trencianska Tepla and Belusa. ALPINE also won a 2-billion euro infrastructure project, the D1 franchised motorway in Slovakia, where construction has already begun.

ALPINE lands contract for bus station in Hatvan/Hungary

ALPINE assumes sponsorship of Pöttsching Children’s Village

alpine — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:17:05 +0000

Pöttsching: The Pöttsching Children’s Village is devoted to the integration and promotion of socially underprivileged children. Although seven houses are already there, more room is always needed. ALPINE has assumed a sponsorship to demonstrate its social commitment. The EUR 15,000 donation will be used to build and furnish a utility room for 16 youths in the village.

According to Dr. Peter Preindl, spokesman for the ALPINE management who handed over the check, “It is especially important for traumatized children to have the best care available at the Pöttsching Children’s Village.”

In Pöttsching, where children learn to come to terms with their traumas with a great deal of patience and a variety of therapeutic treatments, Angela Hartl, director of the Children’s Village, and Christine Tschürfz-Kny, manager of the “Licht ins Dunkel” fundraising project, were pleased with the generous donation. The McDonald’s in Mattersburg donated 70 Big Macs and Happy Meal coupons at the official donation ceremony.

“We would like to reaffirm the ALPINE Group’s ongoing commitment to support social projects through this sponsorship,” says Preindl.

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KR Erik Hanke (President of the Gesellschaft Österreichischer Kinderdörfer)
Dr. Peter Preindl
Christine Tschürtz-Kny (Licht ins Dunkel)
Angela Hartl (manager of Kinderdorf Pöttsching)
Mag. Tanja Lechner (general manager of Gesellschaft Österr. Kinderdörfer)
Andi und Alex (TV cookers)
Dr.Alexander Löschnak (dentist)
wife of Niki Neunteufel
Erwin Kiennast (Kiddy Contest producer)
Niki Neunteufel (restaurant owner in Purkersdorf)

ALPINE and RZDstroy form infrastructure joint venture

alpine — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:30:09 +0000

ALPINE Bau GmbH and RZDstroy formed a joint venture on January 29, 2010 in the presence of Vladimir Yakunin, President of the Russian Railway, and Ing. Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, ALPINE’s co-owner and chairman of the supervisory board. The joint venture is named “Alpine-RZDstroy GmbH” and is domiciled in Vienna. The company will also set up a representative office in Moscow. The company’s goal is the acquisition, preparation of proposals and execution of project-specific infrastructure projects in the Russian Federation, Austria and other countries.

The joint venture will be managed on equal terms, Alexey Konovalov (RZDstroy) and Andreas Schökel (ALPINE) appointed as managing directors. Oleg Toni, Vice President of the Russian Railway, Evgeny Dorot (RZDstroy) and ALPINE’s managing directors, Christian Trattner and Roman Esterbauer are the members of the supervisory board.

The joint venture will focus on mutual project work. Cooperation has already been agreed for the Alptransit Brenner A1 section in Tyrol (basic equipment) and the construction of two tunnels in Sotchi, Krasnodar Region, Russian Federation, to be built for the 2014 Olympic Games.

RZDstroy is a subsidiary of the Russian Railway. Its business activities focus on planning and implementing railroad projects in the Russian Federation. The company is also engaged in building construction so that the joint venture is not only limited to railroad projects. RZDstroy’s volume of sales was approx. 2 billion euros in 2008. It employs a staff of approx. 11,000.

ALPINE Bau GmbH has extensive experience in tunnel and railroad construction projects. With a construction output approaching 3.5 billion euros in 2008 and 15,530 employees, it is the second largest construction company in Austria.

ALPINE and RZDstroy form infrastructure joint venture

ALPINE lands big contract to build the Karlsruhe city railway tunnel

alpine — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:30:45 +0000

Munich / Karlsruhe, February 23, 2010 – A consortium under the lead management of ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG landed the contract to provide the extensive carcass work for the construction of the new city railway tunnel in Karlsruhe valued at approx. EUR 300 million. ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling and Universale GSB, subsidiaries of the ALPINE Group, and FCC Contrucción are also part of the consortium. Karlsruher Schieneninfrastruktur-Gesellschaft mbH (KASIG), one of the city of Karlsruhe’s enterprises, awarded the contract during a press conference in Karlsruhe on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Karsten Hell, the construction company’s CEO, is particularly pleased to win the contract. “All special services will come from one source. This optimizes the project control and coordination for all parties concerned.”

Future-oriented construction project
The city of Karlsruhe is carrying out a future-oriented project with its so-called “combined solution” for the City Railway tunnel. It will relieve the traffic in the inner city and improve the quality of life. The sophisticated project, costing a total of 588 million euros, will include the construction of two tunnels for the city railway over a distance of 3.4 kilometers with seven stations. The road tunnel for motor traffic is 1.4 kilometers long. The line for the new city railway above-ground will be 1.5 kilometers long with three stations.

Technically complex project
The services to be provided by the ALPINE consortium include the detailed design, sewer construction, installation of underground cables, foundation engineering as well as the construction of roads, tunnels and railway tracks. The specialists will also be responsible for the construction of the underground stations and tunnel ramps, which will pose a real challenge. “Apart from the actual construction work, extensive relocations and the removal of several kilometers of supply lines without disrupting the city railway service above ground make this such a high-end project in terms of logistics and engineering,” says Hell. ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG is a subsidiary of the Austrian ALPINE Bau GmbH, whose majority shareholder is the publicly-traded Spanish FCC S.A. company. The project is scheduled for completion in 2016.

ALPINE lands big contract to build the Karlsruhe city railway tunnel

ALPINE Tyrol wins apprentice training award

alpine — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:10:00 +0000

Kematen: ALPINE has always emphasized the importance of providing the apprentices with the best possible vocational education. ALPINE is convinced that professionally trained specialists are the nuts and bolts for success.

Governor Günther Platter and State Commissioner Patrizia Zoller-Frischauf presented the certificate for the “Award-winning apprentice employer in Tyrol” in the presence of Jürgen Bodenseer, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Erwin Zangerl, President of the Chamber of Labor. The showcase employer in Tyrol easily met the prerequisites for the nomination: several years of providing apprentice training programs, the corresponding equipment and organization as well as further education opportunities for apprentices and instructors. The apprentices have demonstrated their outstanding skills for many years in competitions and their final apprenticeship examinations.

ALPINE Bau Tyrol received the prestigious award for the 10th time. Together with the Chamber of Commerce and other construction companies, the company is also actively engaged in improving the image of construction careers in all of its facets. Visits to schools are organized to find formwork building and civil engineering apprentices, two trades that are still relatively unknown. Many students are unaware of the diversity and career opportunities available in construction as well as the extremely attractive compensation for apprentices in the construction trade.

Training offensive at ALPINE
The ALPINE Group is one of the largest training providers in Austria. Some 2 million euros were earmarked for a training offensive in 2010 alone. The global player is convinced that an ongoing training and further education program is the best way to be armed for the future. Offering a variety of programs, including training and further education in the specialized trade and language while furthering personal development, ALPINE is one of the most attractive employers in the construction industry. This year up to 100 apprentices will be hired in Austria, with numbers to increase in the next few years. Candidates can apply now at www.alpine.at.

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Patrizia Zoller-Frischauf, Robert Amplatz, Martin Schwaiger, Erwin Zangerl, Günther Platter, Jürgen Bodenseer

ŽILINSKÁ DIAĽNICA celebrates groundbreaking ceremony for D1

alpine — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:22:16 +0000

Today’s groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of the works on the Hričovské Podhradie – Dubná Skala section of the D1 motorway. Together with its contractor D1-CONSTRUCTION s.r.o. and in the presence of the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and the Minister of Transport, L’ubomir Vážny, the concession company ŽILINSKÁ DIAĽNICA s.r.o. celebrated the start of the early works for this motorway concession project. Concession is led by HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH, having equal shares in the special purpose company with its partner ALPINE Bau GmbH/FCC Construcción S.A. In mid-January ŽILINSKÁ DIAĽNICA signed the contract with the Slovak government for the design, financing, construction and operation of four sections of the D1 motorway.

The project involves construction of 25 kilometres of motorway and 6 kilometres of access roads, of which 10.6 kilometres are tunnels and 7.6 kilometres bridges. Today’s ceremony marked the start of the contractually agreed “early works” which include planning, clearance works, access roads to bridges and tunnels, as well as tunnel portals. ALPINE Bau GmbH and HOCHTIEF Construction AG will each construct 50 percent of the project. Construction works are led by ALPINE.

Once the construction is completed, the project route will be operated for a period of 30 years by aoperating company in which HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions and ALPINE Bau/FCC Construcción both have a 50 percent shareholding.

HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions and ALPINE Bau are already successfully working together in Austria on the A5 (Ypsilon) PPP project which was opened for traffic last week.

D1 project
The 30 kilometre motorway project with 28 bridges will be built between the villages of Hričovské Podhradie and Dubná Skala. Total of three double-tube tunnels with a total length of over ten kilometers will be constructed using the “New Austrian Tunneling Method” (NATM).

ŽILINSKÁ DIAĽNICA celebrates groundbreaking ceremony for D1 Hričovské Podhradie – Dubná Skala motorway in Slovakia

ALPINE Consortium opens first private PPP freeway in Austria

alpine — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:32:59 +0000

The Bonaventura Consortium, in which ALPINE Bau GmbH holds a 44.4 % share, completed the construction work on time and turned the PPP Eastern Region “Y” project over to traffic.

This will open the S1East, S1West, S2 and the A5 towards the Czech Republic from Eibesbrunn to Schrick to traffic, completing the biggest construction site in Central Europe in just 37 months. The total contract value was EUR 933 million, nearly 800 million allocated to building costs alone. The entire project was privately financed. One third was financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The project will be refinanced by quality-dependent payments based on the freeway’s availability, by the shadow toll collected from freeway users and from ASFINAG’s direct construction payments, e.g. for the state or local roads that will pass directly into the ownership of the communities and states as soon as they are built.

PPP Project
PPP stands for Public Private Partnership. ASFINAG awarded the franchise to Bonaventura, a private operator, who planned, financed and built the freeway and will now operate the road network. For the first time, an alternative mode of financing was chosen for a freeway. The “Y” section of road will be operated by the franchiser until 2039, when ASFINAG will acquire the title. “Completing this project in only 37 months impressively proved that even road infrastructure can be built on budget an in time,” says Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, co-owner and president of the supervisory board at ALPINE Bau GmbH, satisfied with the project’s execution.

The operation
Bonaventura Strassenerhaltungs-GmbH will maintain the entire “Y” road network until 2039. This will include maintenance of the structures, the operation of electrical and safety systems such as the control center, winter maintenance, highway maintenance, operation of traffic counting equipment and traffic control systems. The franchiser will also be responsible for the landscaping and maintaining the noise barriers.

ALPINE Consortium opens first private PPP freeway in Austria

ALPINE lands contract to build stadium in St. Pölten

alpine — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:53:30 +0000

Salzburg/St. Pölten: Today the contract has been signed for ALPINE to build Austria’s most modern 1-tier stadium for 8,000 visitors in St. Pölten. The project has a net contract value of EUR 18,3 Mio. Construction will start, after an ecological audit at the beginning of 2011 with completion scheduled in 2012. “Winning the contract to build the stadium in St. Pölten is an impressive success to prolong ALPINE’s impressive list of stadiums built in Austria. We were able to incorporate our extensive know-how in the construction of stadiums and event facilities in the project design, ensuring that the ideas can be implemented,” says Karl Gruber, the responsible managing director at ALPINE Bau GmbH, pleased about the further stadium contract.

ALPINE already demonstrated its competence in the construction of stadiums in Austria by building the Wörthersee and Tivoli stadiums and enlarging the Wals-Siezenheim stadium in Salzburg. The stadium in St. Pölten will have one of the biggest wooden roofs ever designed for a stadium in Europe. Its interesting architectural implementation uses a circular sun as a point of attraction and hallmark for football in St. Pölten while symbolizing a family-friendly, lasting design.

Stadium
The football stadium was designed by the architect, Dr. Stefan Nixdorf, partner of “agn Niederberghaus & Partner GmbH” architects. The wooden roof hovers over a circular landscape comprised of green mounds of earth surrounding the rectangular playing field. Visitors will already be captivated by the stadium’s creative and environmentally-friendly design at the entrance as they climb onto the surrounding embankment from where they have a look down into the bowl and the four stands. In addition to 8,000 seats the stadium will also have five VIP boxes and a business club for about 800 guests of honor. In designing the stadium, special attention was given to a high recreation quality for visitors. A fan shop and daytime café are to encourage people to visit the stadium even when there is no sportive program. The stadium is to become an integral part of the future St. Pölten Sports Park. In addition to an ice sports rink and the Lower Austrian State Sports School, the new stadium is planned to be the center and connecting link to the Ratzersdorfer See recreation center. “The stadium will primarily be made of wood, making the stadium in St. Pölten the most environmentally-friendly stadium in Austria,” explains Josef Rettenwander, the responsible project manager at ALPINE Bau.

Competence in stadium construction
ALPINE has extensive experience in executing large-scale stadium projects, gaining highest competence on a national and international scale in the construction of sports facilities. ALPINE landed contracts to build for the EURO 2012 stadiums in Danzig, Posen and the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland in 2009 alone. ALPINE also won the contract to build the stadium in Krakow. ALPINE earned extensive international acclaim in stadium construction upon building the Allianz Arena in Munich and the Dubai Cricket Stadium, part of the biggest sports center in the world.

ALPINE lands contract to build stadium in St. Pölten (PDF)

ALPINE: Tracks connect

alpine — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:49:53 +0000

Previously distributed among several locations, all of the railroad construction competencies from the office and workshop to the feeder line are now concentrated at the new site. The innovatively designed office offers its staff a highly modern environment. “Our railroad construction division developed rapidly over the last few years. Today ALPINE is one of the leading track construction companies in Austria,” Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, president of the ALPINE Group’s supervisory board and co-owner proudly announces during his opening address. State Governor Dr. Josef Pühringer praised the successful ALPINE office in Upper Austria. ALPINE employs a staff of approx. 1.000 in Upper Austria alone, making it a major employer. The Mayor of Traun, Ing. Harald Seidl, was also pleased at having the new headquarters in his town. Church dean Mag. Franz Wild blessed the building.

The manager of the railroad construction office, Ing. Wolfgang Huemer, and his staff organized a fantastic program. Guests savored the delicacies from the Flying Buffet prepared by award-winning cook Elisabeth Grabner from Grieskirchen while admiring the bottle artist from the “Palazzo” and the Magic Duo. “The Groove Doctors” provided the music while cartoonist Thomas Ploner “captured” many guests with his pencil.

The guests included:
Ing. Roman Esterbauer, manager of ALPINE Bau GmbH
Mag. Christian Steindl, manager of Ennshafen OÖ GmbH
Friedrich Pichler, BMVIT
Ing. Werner Baltram, ÖBB
Franz Frisch, Linz AG Hafen
Ing. Rudolf Vogtenhuber, Lenzing AG
Mag. Martin Klinger, Raiffeisen Leasing

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ALPINE wins contract to build the 2.1 km Markovec Tunnel

alpine — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:51:44 +0000

Slovenia/Austria: Following drawn-out negotiations, ALPINE and its Slovenian partner CPM (Cestno podjetje Maribor) landed the contract to build the Markovec Tunnel in Slovenia. “Although the contract was awarded months ago, the period for the negotiations and contract signing was protracted. Winning this contract is further impressive proof of ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction,” says Karl Gruber, responsible managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH, happy at securing a contract all the big construction companies competed for. The 2.1-kilometer tunnel will be built along the coastal motorway between Koper and Izola . The contract was awarded by the Slovenian motorway company, DARS. Construction for this prestigious project will start at the beginning of 2010. ALPINE and CPM will complete the tunnel project within a period of 32 months.

ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction
Alpine’s extensive competence in tunnel construction is demonstrated by a long list of successful projects for the construction of railroad and highway tunnels as well as water and energy management systems, not only throughout Austria, e.g. the Pfänder and Katchberg Tunnels, but around the globe.

On an international scale, ALPINE is involved, e.g. in the construction of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland, the new subway network in New Dehli/India and the intake tunnel for India’s Tapovan Power Plant. ALPINE recently succeeded in positioning itself in the prequalification for the challenging Crossrail Tunnel project in London as part of an international consortium. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey. ALPINE is expanding the metro network in Singapore and has gained a foothold in tunnel construction in China by building a water supply tunnel. Consulting for tunnel construction projects is being provided in the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, offering know-how and planning expertise.

ALPINE wins contract to build the 2.1 km Markovec Tunnel (PDF)

ALPINE wins tender for 5.5 km Bosruck Tunnel

alpine — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:44:58 +0000

The Bosruck Tunnel, presently a bottleneck on the A9 Pyhrn Motorway, one of the major transit routes to southeastern Europe, will be expanded by building a second western tube with a total length of 5.5 km. The contract was awarded by ASFINAG as part of its tunnel safety program. Upon completion and commissioning in 2013 this stretch of highway will meet the two-lane safety standard required by the E.U. and will be a significant step towards the complete expansion of the A9 Pyhrn Motorway. “Winning the contract for this challenging tunnel project is impressive proof of ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction,” says Roman Esterbauer, responsible managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH. The joint venture is composed of ALPINE Bau GmbH and its fully-owned subsidiary BeMo. The tunnel will be constructed by excavator and blast drive.

Construction will begin in January 2010. The net contract value is EUR 130 million. The tunnel is expected to be completed in 2013. The twin-tube tunnel will be in full operation in 2015 after rehabilitation of the existing tube. Construction of the second tube of the Bosruck Tunnel will provide a two-lane connection between the states of Styria and Upper Austria. The 5.5-kilometer roadway (including galleries) will have a width of approx. 7.5 meters, and will be located to the west of the existing eastern tube.

Challenge in tunnel construction and road safety
“Construction of the western tube is a special challenge from a tunnel engineering point of view. We expect extreme water ingress during construction due to the snowmelt. At the same time we expect to encounter difficult geological conditions during excavation due to soaking, water-soluble material such as plaster, salt and clay,” adds Roman Esterbauer. 5 emergency bays and 11 cross-drifts, of which 6 will be walk-through, will ensure the tunnel meets the strictest safety requirements.

ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction
Its extensive competence in tunnel construction not only allows ALPINE and its fully-owned subsidiary, ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH, to successfully conclude projects for the construction of railroad and highway tunnels as well as water and energy management systems in Austria but around the globe. On an international scale, ALPINE is involved, e.g. in the construction of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland, the new subway network in New Dehli/India and the intake tunnel for India’s Tapovan Power Plant. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey. ALPINE is currently expanding the subway network in Singapore and, upon completion of the Yellow River Diversion Project, is building an underground water supply tunnel in China. The company recently succeeded in positioning itself in the prequalification for the Crossrail Tunnel project in London as part of an international consortium. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey. ALPINE is expanding the metro network in Singapore and has gained a foothold in tunnel construction in China by building a water supply tunnel. Consulting for tunnel construction projects is being provided in the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, offering know-how and planning expertise.

ALPINE wins tender for 5.5 km Bosruck Tunnel (PDF)

ALPINE brings smiles to children’s faces

alpine — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:56:47 +0000

“It was our wish – especially at Christmastime – to help those who are often shut out from society: children with physical disabilities. It just so happened that a barrier-free annex was being built at the SOS Children’s Village in Seekirchen, allowing SOS mothers to bring children with physical disabilities into the family for the first time in Austria,” says Josef Rettenwander, Manager of the Salzburg branch of ALPINE Bau GmbH. Together with a small delegation from the Salzburg office, Josef Rettenwander handed over a check in the amount of EUR 10,000 to Ms. Evelyn Rehbichler of the SOS Children’s Village. The donation was greatly appreciated and is certain to make a difference at the facility.

This year ALPINE is making a donation in lieu of exchanging Christmas gifts. “This is highly supported by our staff,” Rettenwander says, pleased with his team’s social commitment.

ALPINE’s Salzburg office has about 450 employees and is one of the region’s major employers.

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Bmst. Christian Egger
Ing. Werner Forstner
NL-Leiter Prokurist Josef Rettenwander
Evelyn Rehbichler (SOS-Kinderdorf)
Ing. Josef Aspalter
Friedrich Spatzenegger
Ing. Werner Nindl
(all people are from ALPINE Bau, subsidiary Salzburg)

ALPINE wins 2009 Lower Austrian Construction Prize

alpine — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:08:00 +0000

The Lower Austrian Construction Prize, an initiative by the State of Lower Austria and the Lower Austrian State Construction Guild, was awarded for the fourth time this year. ALPINE stood out impressively, winning second place for the construction of the Senior Citizen’s Home and Care Retirement Home in Hainburg, a special prize for the Hochschneeberg mountain train station and recognition prizes for the Deutsch-Wagram Kindergarten and the Oberrohrbach Church. “No other construction company had as many nominations for outstanding services as ALPINE Bau Lower Austria,” says Mr. Spitzhütl, Manager for Traffic Route Engineering East at ALPINE Lower Austria, pleased at the company’s tremendous achievement.

Construction Prize
The jury was impressed by the architectural and functional aspects of the Senior Citizens’ Home and Care Retirement Home project, combining existing and new structures. The design of sensitive façades and open spaces was an inventive way to blend the old with the new. The architects paid special attention to the needs of residents with limited mobility.

Criteria for the 2009 Lower Austrian Construction Prize
Prizes were awarded for the quality of the technical services, the contemporary design, layout and implementation, the ecological and sustainable design and economic and consumption-oriented functionality. The construction prize is awarded for construction projects completed in Lower Austria during the last four years.

The Austrian ALPINE Group is very active in Lower Austria and with a staff of roughly 2,200 one of the state’s biggest employers.

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ALPINE supports interdisciplinary collaboration of students

alpine — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:28:28 +0000

The Concrete Student Trophy, the Austria’s first Construction and Architecture Competition, is based on the interdisciplinary collaboration between students of structural engineering and architecture. “An interdisciplinary approach during their studies, is important for students. They have to learn to develop common solutions,” emphasizes Ing. Karl Gruber, one of the managing directors of ALPINE Bau GmbH and one of the competition’s jury members.

The concrete project of 2009 competition:
folding footbridge and bicycle bridge
The Concrete Student Trophy was awarded for the fourth time this year, sponsored, among others, by the ALPINE construction group. Students faced the challenge of designing a folding pedestrian and bicycle bridge made of concrete across the Vienna River at the Urania. The bridge design had to take an outlet width of 60 meters and the corresponding bridge span as well as the requirements for listed landmarks into account. The design had to accommodate the daily shipping traffic by the Twin City Liner and a tack maneuver at the Vienna River confluence.

The architecture student, Bosko Marusic from Bosnia and the structural engineering student, Blaz Mulavec from Slovenia, both studying in Graz, were able to best meet all of the criteria and won first place at the Concrete Student Trophy. Their “Bridge” – called handshake over the Vienna River- not only scored in its interdisciplinary but also in its intercultural approach. “The two slightly oblique bridge components merge into a handshake that impart a feeling of security and freedom to the people crossing the bridge,” is how the winners describe their project. Three teams of students tied for second place with their projects “The Floating Bridge,” “Curved Connection” and “Vienna Promenade.” The participating teams were from Graz, Vienna and Innsbruck.

“The Concrete Student Trophy was very successful again this year and brought forth a number of young talents. ALPINE will sponsor the competition again next year,” adds Gruber.

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Photo Winners fltr:
Karl Gruber, Bosko Marusic ,Blaz Mulavec, Elsa Prochazka (Jury-president), Frank Huber (organiser from the part of Zement & Beton)

Joint venture incl. ALPINE lands contract for railway line

alpine — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:26 +0000

Salzburg: ALPINE Bau GmbH was able to land its second railway contract within a few weeks. After two contracts for the modernization of the railway lines in Bosnia and Republika Srpska were awarded directly to ALPINE, the second largest Austrian construction company won another infrastructure project, this time under a consortium in Slovakia. The Slovakian Railway ‘ZSR’ awarded the contract to rehabilitate the twin-track railway line between Trencianska Tepla and Belusa to the consortium consisting of STRABAG, PORR, ALPINE and BÖGL. The contract value is EUR 290 million.

“Winning the contract for this challenging railway project is also impressive proof of ALPINE’s superior competence. Construction will start this year. Completion of the project is planned in 2013,” says Dr. Peter Preindl, CEO of ALPINE Bau GmbH, pleased at winning the railway contract.

The project will involve the complete rehabilitation of a roughly 20-kilometer stretch of railway between Trencianska Tepla and Belusa. Track will be replaced and four railroad stations, connecting roads and infrastructure buildings renovated and modernized. The modernization process is to raise the standard to the level of the Trans-European railway network.

Joint venture incl. ALPINE lands contract for railway line in Slovakia (PDF)

ALPINE receives Railway Orders in Bosnia and Republika Srpska

alpine — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:18:04 +0000

Salzburg/Sarajevo/Banja Luka: The railway lines in Bosnia, from Sarajevo to Ploce at a length of 99 km, as well as the line from Kostajnica to Josavka in Republika Srpska at a length of 65 km will be modernised. The superstructure on both routes will be completely replaced with rail type UIC 60 and the entire ballast bed will be renewed. This will lead to a significant increase in the train speed currently possible and thus provide the population with a crucial modern means of railway transportation.

Railway Line Sarajevo – Ploce
The area covered by the contract signed for the route Sarajevo – Ploce for the sections Konjic-Raska Goro and Raskas Gora Capaljina shows a length of 99 km. The net order values amounts to EUR 51.1 million. 45% of the financing comes from the ERBD and 55% of the financing comes from EIB funds. ALPINE will conduct the work in collaboration with the company Swietelsky. The work is planned to start on 23 November and, according to the terms of the contract, must be wholly completed with 730 calendar days. “The upgrading of this route is extremely challenging because it consists of a very large number of tunnels and bridges”, reports Roman Esterbauer, the managing director responsible for the ALPINE Bau GmbH. The modernisation of this section is of extreme significance to the population, as nearly 60 percent of the entire route cannot be reached by car.
Mustafa Mujezinovic, Bosnia Prime Minister, Nail Seckanovic, the Minister of Traffic and Communications and representatives of the railway company Dragan Calovic / Muriz Herenda / Ivan Knezovic and Narcis Dzumhur were present at the signing of the contract.

Railway Line Banja Luka – Doboj
Roman Esterbauer’s team was able to sign a contract for the modernisation of the railway line Banja Luka – Doboj for the section Kostajnica – Josavka as an additional order. The 65 km long route with a net order value of EUR 33.9 million and 45% of the financing will also come from the EBRD and 55% of the financing will come from EIB funds. ALPINE will also be working in collaboration with Swietelsky here and will commence work on 23 November 2009. The work will also be completed within 730 calendar days.

Milorad Dodik/ Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, Nedeljko Čubrilović / Minister of Traffic as well as Dragan Calovic and Ivan Knezovic from the railway company Petko Stanojević were present at the signing of the contract in Banja Luka.

ALPINE erhält Bahnaufträge in Bosnien und der Republik Srpska (PDF)

ALPINE’s annual report wins 3rd place at Austrian Annual Report Awards

alpine — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:54:20 +0000

For the 10th time, prizes for annual reports were awarded by the business magazine “trend” at its “Austrian Annual Report Awards (AAA). ALPINE’s annual report won third place in the overall ranking for unlisted companies and also placed third in the sub-category ‘media quality.’

A 14-member jury consisting of professionals and academics rated the overall impression as well as the sub-category “media quality,” evaluating design, production, photography and the concept. The fact that ALPINE’s annual report also won third place in this sub-category is impressive proof of the high quality of the new design, the outstanding project photography and the well-organized concept.

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Photo f.l.t.r.:
Andreas Lampl (Chief editor of Trend and Format)
Andreas Eder (Marketing- manager of ALPINE Bau GmbH)

ALPINE launches new home page

alpine — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:17:46 +0000

The ALPINE construction group’s corporate website www.alpine.at was completely revised and restructured. The user-friendly design and clearly arranged structure allows the available information to be easily accessed. Now interested parties can obtain information on the ALPINE Group even faster and easier.
The results are already online in German and English.

The extensive information is laid out in a clear, easy-to-navigate style, facilitating a quick orientation. The overall impression is enhanced by images that reflect the group’s positioning. The site’s clear design corresponds to the ALPINE Group’s positioning.

Online branding
A distinct imagery and up-to-date typography supports the group’s brand presence without impairing the search engine optimization (SEO). The implementation with “Wordpress” open source software as the Content Management System (CMS) underlines the site’s innovative character and offers a number of advantages: a powerful framework that is completely upgradable with easily integratable applications, e.g. “Google Maps.”

The home page’s slim, intelligent architecture was designed in collaboration with the “spielplatz.cc” media experts in Innsbruck. An ongoing update of the contents and the technical quality is planned.

Wide range of information
The clearly designed home page makes it easy to obtain all of the key information. In addition, the site offers a variety of downloads. Updated press releases and graphical material is available for the press. An online magazine in the weblog style serves as a digital supplementation of the printed customer magazine.

Online job offers
Jobseekers can search the ALPINE construction group’s latest job vacancies and apply online.

ALPINE launches new home page

ALPINE lands again metro contracts in Singapore

alpine — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:56:22 +0000

Singapore: ALPINE recently landed two new contract sections (C917, C918) of the Downtown Line Stage 2 project in Singapore. The planning and construction contract was awarded by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Construction services for the 40-km Downtown Line in Singapore will be provided in three stages. The two sections of the Downtown Line Stage 2 won by ALPINE involves the construction of three new metro stations and single-track metro tunnels in a length of 5.72 km (TBM) and 445 m (cut & cover). The contract value for both sections is 670.74 million Singapore Dollars (~ EUR 322 million). “In addition to build two sections of the Downtown Line Stage 2, ALPINE is building already two sections of loop lines 3 and 4 in Singapore. This further contract confirms ALPINE’s exceptional competence in tunnel construction,” says Roman Esterbauer, managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH. Construction of metro projects C917 and C918 will commence immediately. The Downtown Line Stage 2 is targeted for completion in 2015.

C 917 and C918 metro projects
Contract section C917 has a value of 320.7 million Singapore Dollars (appr. 154 million Euro), includes the construction of the King Albert Park and Sixth Avenue stations. The construction of the Tan Kah Kee station, included in the contract section C918 represents a value of 350.04 million Singapore Dollars (appr. 168 million Euro). This station can also be used for civil defense in case of emergency.

Construction stages for Downtown Line
The Downtown Line is divided into three stages, the first to be completed in 2013, the second in 2015 and the third in 2016. The Downtown Line Stage 2, including the so-called Bukit Timah Line, has a total length of 16.6 km and 12 stations, entirely built underground. “The new line will connect the northwestern section with the center of Singapore and reduce the heavy traffic in the city”, explains Erich Golger, ALPINE’s area manager for Asia, pleased with the steady expansion of the city’s metro network. The transport Metro network will grow to more than twice its size in the next 12 years and should reach a total length of 278 km by 2020.

ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction
Its extensive competence in tunnel construction not only allows ALPINE to successfully conclude projects for the construction of railroad, subway and highway tunnels but also water and energy management systems on an international scale. ALPINE is currently instrumental in the construction of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland and responsible for building part of the new metro network in Singapore and a water supply tunnel for the hydropower station in Tapovan, India. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey.

ALPINE has also been engaged in tunnel construction in China for years and is currently building a 25 km water supply tunnel. Consulting for tunnel construction projects is being provided in the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, offering know-how and planning expertise.

ALPINE lands again metro contracts in Singapore

ALPINE celebrates tunnel breakthrough for New Delhi’s Airport Metro

alpine — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:14:11 +0000

India: ALPINE celebrates the final tunnel breakthrough for the Airport Metro Express Line in New Delhi after less than ten months of tunneling. ALPINE landed the contract tendered by the Delhi Airport Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in September 2007 together with its joint venture partners, SAMSUNG Corporation (Korea) and Hindustan Construction Company (India).

Tunnel construction
The 3.86-kilometer twin-tube tunnel project (2 x 1,540 m + 2 x 670 m) and a cut & cover tunnel (1.16 km) were driven with three tunnel boring machines (TBM). The tunneling conditions were very hard. “We worked under extremely difficult conditions at a depth of 35 – 45 meters,” says Roman Esterbauer, managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH. New Delhi’s major traffic arteries are located directly above the construction site: the Minto Railroad Bridge, Connaught Square and Connaught Circle as well as two existing Metro lines, whose continuous operation could not be disrupted. The work was not only provided at a great depth but also with a longitudinal gradient of 2.85 % and a water pressure of 4.5 bar. “Thanks to our extensive experience we were able to cope with the difficult situation during the headwork and complete the tunneling in just 11 months,“ adds Erich Golger, ALPINE’s division manager for Asia. This contract section includes the construction of the TBM tunnels, a cut & cover tunnel (1,165 m) and two underground stations, the New Delhi Station and the Shivaji Stadium Station, with a length of 242 meters each, as well as the adjoining parking garages.

Airport Metro Express
The Airport Metro Express Line in New Delhi has a length of 23 kilometers and six stations, linking the Central Railway Station in New Delhi with the Indira Gandhi International Airport and the district of Dwarka. The line between the main station and airport is to be commissioned on time before the 2010 Commonwealth Games to provide a fast, convenient airport connection and reduce the daily traffic jams on the road.

ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction
Its extensive competence in tunnel construction not only allows ALPINE to successfully conclude projects for the construction of railroad, subway and highway tunnels but also water and energy management systems on an international scale. ALPINE is currently instrumental in the construction of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland and responsible for building part of the new metro network in Singapore and a water supply tunnel in Tapovan, India. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey. ALPINE has also been engaged in tunnel construction in China for years and is currently building a 25-km water supply tunnel. Consulting for tunnel construction projects is being provided in the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, offering know-how and planning expertise.

ALPINE celebrates tunnel breakthrough for New Delhi’s Airport
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ALPINE: Final breakthrough for Metro Tunnel project in Singapore

alpine — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:40:01 +0000

Singapore: ALPINE recently celebrated the final breakthrough of tunneling construction work for the extension of the Metro network in Singapore. Construction of the 33-km loop line was tendered by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) in five stages starting in 2003. ALPINE landed two construction sections under a joint venture, impressively confirming ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction. “Breaking through the tunnel is a big step towards the completion of this section which includes 4 new Metro stations and tunnels over a length of 8.3 km by 2011,” says Roman Esterbauer, managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH. The contract value is EUR 190.67 million.
The first Metro contract section in Singapore with a value of ~ EUR 73.4 million was successfully completed at the end of May 2009.

ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction
Its extensive competence in tunnel construction not only allows ALPINE to successfully conclude projects for the construction of railroad and highway tunnels but also for water and energy management systems. ALPINE has been involved in the construction of Switzerland’s Gotthard Base Tunnel, is building part of the new subway network in New Delhi, India and the intake tunnel for the power plant in Tapovan, India. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey. ALPINE has also gained a foothold in tunnel construction in China by building a water supply tunnel. Consulting for tunnel construction projects is being provided in the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, offering know-how and planning expertise.

Final breakthrough for Metro Tunnel project in Singapore (PDF)

ALPINE wins silver in Singapore for workplace safety and health

alpine — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:10:01 +0000

The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore is highly committed to human safety and health. Workplace safety and the prevention of sickness absences are at the top of its agenda. The “Workplace Safety and Health Award” was created to offer companies an incentive to deal with this important topic and to test their performance against the competition. A special prize is awarded for large-scale projects, the “Safety and Health Award Recognition for Projects” (SHARP) to also allow, for example, construction companies to participate.

ALPINE submitted its C852 and C855 projects two sections of the Metro expansion project in Singapore. Both projects won silver in 2008. Winners of the SHARP award must achieve: either no reportable accident at the workplace in 2008 or at least 1 million man-hours without a reportable accident, no accident that caused death or permanent disability, no absences from work due to serious injuries and an injury rate that is 25 % lower than the average industry rate.

This is impressive proof of the company’s high safety standards and the outstanding health management put in place by its management team.

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ALPINE continues its successful course in power plant construction

alpine — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:28:07 +0000

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Jagdberg tunnel break through

presse — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:56:13 +0000

After less than a year of tunnel driving, ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH, a fully-owned subsidiary of the ALPINE Bau Group since 2009, celebrates breaking through the Jagdberg Tunnel in Jena/Thuringia with a number of prominent guests. The project was awarded to ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH (formerly Beton- und Monierbau GmbH) under a joint venture with Baresel GmbH in 2008. The contract value for the track layout, bridge and tunnel construction project is approx. EUR 208 million, the contract value of the tunnel amounting to EUR 127 million.

In his keynote speech, Wolfgang Tiefensee, Minister of Transport, Construction and Urban Development, emphasized the importance of expanding the A4 motorway, not only to relieve the bottleneck on the route between Eisenach-Görlitz and Magdala-Jena/Göschwitz but also to improve the ecology in the sensitive Leutra Valley. The Jagdberg Tunnel is an important link in the highway expansion system. This was corroborated by Gerold Wucherpfennig, Thuringian Minister of Construction, Regional Development and Media and the tunnel patron, Brigitte Pelke, Vice President of the Thuringian State Parliament. The blessing was issued by Monsignore Dr. Karl Heinz Ducke and Reverend Martin Krautwurst. There was extensive partying with the miners after the breakthrough.

Tunnel safety
The Jagdberg Tunnel will have twin tubes with three lanes in each direction and 10 cross drifts. This will make it possible for rescue vehicles to access the tunnel quickly in case of emergencies. The length of the Jagdberg Tunnel makes it necessary to install an elaborate ventilation system to minimize pollution at the portals. In case of fire toxic fumes can be exhausted through two ventilation sections. Emergency phones and fire extinguishing equipment will be available every 140 meters. Permanent video surveillance will serve to improve tunnel safety.

ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction
Its extensive competence in tunnel construction allows ALPINE and its fully-owned subsidiary, ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH, to successfully conclude projects for the construction of railroad and highway tunnels as well as water and energy management systems not only in Austria but also around the globe. The company succeeded in positioning itself in the prequalification for the Crossrail Tunnel in London a few days ago as part of an international consortium. It is currently instrumental in the construction of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland and responsible for building part of the new metro network in New Dehli, India and an intake tunnel for the power plant in Tapovan, India. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey. ALPINE is expanding the metro network in Singapore and has gained a foothold in tunnel construction in China by building a water supply tunnel. Consulting for tunnel construction projects is being provided in the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, offering know-how and planning expertise.

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Front row fltr.:
Birgit Pelke (Tunnelpatin, Vizepräsidentin des Thüringer Landtages)
DI Lars Preiss (stv. Bauleiter ARGE Tunnel Jagdberg, Fa. ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH)
Last row fltr.:
DI Friedrich Neureiter (Bauleiter ARGE Tunnel Jagdberg, Fa. ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH
DI Helmut Göhringer (Bereichsleiter Deutschland, Fa. ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH
DI Claude-Patrick Jeutter (GF Fa. Baresel)
DI Gerhard Glatzle (TGF ARGE Tunnel Jagdberg, Fa. Baresel)
DI Dirk Brandenburger (TGF DEGES)
DI Josef Einhaus (Bereichsleiter DEGES)
Ing. Roman Esterbauer (GF ALPINE Bau GmbH)

Golf and art

presse — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:41:51 +0000

Zell am See: ALPINE Bau Salzburg hosted its Golf Trophy at the Zell am See/Kaprun Golf Club for the first time. Nearly 100 business partners and friends were invited to demonstrate their skills on the lawn or to play their first round of golf in the sunny Salzach valley. The participants fought to improve their score at the Stableford tournament, surrounded by the stunning mountain panorama of the “Hohe Tauern” National Park. An exhibition by the Salzburg artist, Friedrich Schilcher, showed stainless steel sculptures in a class of their own.

“When you work a lot you’re entitled to take some time off for sports. This wonderful environment gives us an opportunity to combine sport and culture,” explained Josef Rettenwander, branch manager of ALPINE Bau Salzburg and Golf Trophy organizer.

With 25 and 30 gross points, Jana Stich and Siegfried Pichler were the tournament winners. The sports event was rounded off by an amusing prize award ceremony, followed by an Italian dinner and lively entertainment program.

Guests at the ALPINE Bau Golf Trophy included:
Dr. Michael Pallauf and his wife, LAbg. Dr. Brigitte Pallauf
Siegfried Pichler, President, Chamber of Labor
Konrad Erlmoser, State Director, BAWAG Salzburg
Prok. DI. Rudolf Lipold, CEO Salzburg Airport
Dr. Christian Hintner, Raiffeisenverband Salzburg
Dr. Wolfgang Gmachl, Management Consultant
DI Peter Stich, Stich Architects/Zell am See
DI Wolfgang Sitka, Team 4 Architekten ZT GmbH
DI Reinhard Kaserer, Team 4 Architekten ZT GmbH
Bmst. Ing. Karl Gruber, Managing Director, ALPINE Bau GmbH
DI Bernhard Köth, Managing Director, ALPINE Bau GmbH

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Construction of Europe’s biggest power plant nearing completion

presse — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:05:33 +0000

The dam for Europe’s biggest power plant is nearing completion. Casting the 500,000 cubic meters of concrete was reason enough for ALPINE to hold a celebration on the dam. Close to 200 people accepted the invitation from Peter Gfrerer, branch manager of ALPINE Bulgaria, to Devin near the Greek border. With a total height of 131 m and a width of 27 m, the double arched dam is a masterpiece of structural engineering. Construction is expected to be completed in December of this year.

Following Peter Gfrerer’s welcoming address, Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, chairman of the supervisory board and co-owner of ALPINE Bau GmbH, highlighted the outstanding services provided by the ALPINE team in Bulgaria. 1200 out of the 1300 employees working on the power plant are from Bulgaria. “We intend to continue to invest our know-how in power plant construction with this highly trained and experienced team,” remarked Aluta-Oltyan, who is convinced his company has good chances of landing the next power plant projects.

Father Todor blessed the building structure following words of thanks for the outstanding collaboration by representatives of the client, NEK. Accompanied by radiant summer weather and culinary regional delicacies, the celebration lasted well into the night.

Sighted among the guests:
Lubomir Velkov, CEO, NEK
Ivan Jeliaskov, Vice President, NEK
Ivan Atanasov, Member of NEK’s Board of Directors, and Supervisory Board Chairman of the National Highway Administration
Vladimir Davidov, Manager of NEK’s Investment and Development Division
Michael Angerer, Austrian Trade Commissioner in Bulgaria
Stravko Vassillev, Mayor of Devin
Werner Watznauer, Managing Director of ALPINE Holding GmbH
Christian Schild, Technical Project Manager of the Tsankov Kamak Power Plant
Dr. Peter Preindl, speaker of management board of ALPINE Bau GmbH
Mag. Karin Keglevich, company spokeswoman of ALPINE Bau GmbH

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ALPINE enlarges its supervisory board

presse — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:55:56 +0000

Salzburg: The supervisory board of ALPINE Holding was enlarged.
Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer was elected to the supervisory board of Austria’s second biggest construction company, in which the publicly traded Spanish FCC group holds a majority stake. Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan is the supervisory board chairman.

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ALPINE awarded contract for construction of the Austria Pavilion

presse — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:05:17 +0000

Shanghai/Salzburg: The decision has been made and the contract signed, ALPINE Bau GmbH has been awarded the contract to build the Austrian Pavilion for the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Construction will commence immediately, with completion and handover to take place in March 2010. The client for the construction is the Austrian World Expo Office. The construction costs for the two-storey pavilion will come to about EUR 5.5 million. Responsible for the extremely attractive design of the pavilion are Arge Span-Zeytinoglu Architects and Shanghai XianDai Architectural Design (Group) Co. Ltd.

“We are very proud to have won this prestigious order. The futuristic architecture of the building is certain to draw international attention in the setting of the World Expo. This order has not only allowed ALPINE to put its high levels of competence and competitiveness to the test, but also to further expand our involvement in China, where we have operated with success for many years,” explains Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, President of the Supervisory Board and co-owner of ALPINE Bau GmbH. The Austria Pavilion will be erected in Zone C, in road block C07, on the North Ring road. ALPINE is responsible for the overall construction, interior fittings and installation of the multimedia system. The building will be dismantled at the end of the Expo. The pavilion has a total area of around 2,112 m2.

ALPINE in China
The company has operated successfully in China for many years and currently employs around 500 workers from 7 countries. Amongst the company’s successful projects are the Ningbo Expressway, the Yellow River Diversion Project Tunnel 1 North Main Line, the BASF-YPC/IPS Engineering/Maintenance Centre, the Haefele Hardware Factory and ABB Turbo Systems Factory, as well as the Degussa Technical Centre and the extension of the German School.

EXPO Shanghai 2010
The World Expo in Shangai will take place from 1 May to 31 October 2010. The general theme of the Expo is: “Better City, Better Life”. This will be the largest exposition ever. Some 70 million visitors and more than 200 participating nations are expected to attend. Expo 2010 will be the 93rd world exposition since the event was first held in 1851.

ALPINE awarded contract for construction of the Austria Pavilion for the World Expo in Shanghai (PDF)

ALPINE lands contract to build the football stadium in Krakow

presse — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:52:46 +0000

Krakow/Salzburg/Munich: ALPINE Bau GmbH lands its fourth contract to build a stadium in Poland. After being awarded the stadiums in Danzig, Posen and Warsaw, ALPINE – Austria’s second biggest construction company – also scores in Krakow. “Winning the contract for the fourth stadium in Poland within a few weeks is impressive proof of ALPINE’s supremacy in stadium construction,” Dr. Peter Preindl, managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH and Karsten Hell, chairman of the board at ALPINE Deutschland AG, proudly announce the award in Poland. The consortium consists of ALPINE Bau GmbH, ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG, ALPINE Construction Polka Sp.z.o.o and KPBP “Budus” S.A., with ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG acting as the lead manager. The gross contract value is ~ 157 million PLN (currently ~ 35 million euros).

The stadium
The existing stadium in the center of Krakow and Poland’s oldest sports club (est. 1906) will be completely converted and rebuilt. The stadium currently has 7,000 seats, of which 1,100 are covered. The tribunes date back to 1912 and were built on an earth wall. The new stadium will have 15,500 seats. The tribunes will be replaced by modern tiers in reinforced concrete, partially roofed over. The new façade will consist of light-colored tiles. The lovely historic view of the Wawel Hill will not be obstructed. The stadium will also feature an integrated office and shopping center. Estudio Lamela, domiciled in Spain with a branch in Poland, designed the plans for the stadium. The stadium will be playable in October 2010. The office and shopping center should be completed by the end of November 2011. Approximately 15,000 m3 concrete and 1,700 tons of steel will be required. The lighting is to be mounted on the roof at a height of 10-19 meters and will meet state-of-the-art requirements.
Since the stadium will also be used for the 2012 European Championship, construction will fulfill all UEFA standards and requirements for a class III stadium.
In addition to football, the stadium will also be an ideal venue for other events, e.g. concerts, since part of the west tribune can be removed and converted to a large stage.

Competence in stadium construction
ALPINE has extensive experience in executing large-scale stadium projects, gaining highest competence on an international scale in the construction of sports facilities.
Following the construction of the Allianz Arena in Munich, ALPINE recently completed the Dubai Cricket Stadium in the world’s biggest sports center. ALPINE is responsible for the construction of the Wörthersee Stadium, the Tivoli Stadium and the enlargement of the Salzburg stadium in Wals-Siezenheim for the EURO 2008. ALPINE landed the contract to build the stadiums in Danzig, Posen and the National Stadium in Warsaw a few weeks ago.

ALPINE lands contract to build the football stadium in Krakow (PDF)

ALPINE expands raw materials business

presse — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:33:14 +0000

Salzburg: ALPINE Bau GmbH has been able to impressively expand its raw materials operations through its subsidiary Osijek-Koteks d.d.Osijek. The purchase of several stone quarries in the vicinity of Pozega has allowed ALPINE, through Osijek-Koteks, to become the market leader in stone quarrying in eastern Croatia. This acquisition includes even a finish concrete products factory, a mortar plant and an engineering company. “This acquisition, for which all major competitors submitted a bid, means we have not only secured for ourselves important raw materials for the Croatian market, but as a result we will also be able to serve Vojvodina in Serbia as well as southern Austria. We can therefore make use of our own resources with respect to limestone and igneous material and further expand our resource autonomy,” confirms Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, president of the supervisory board of ALPINE Bau GmbH and co-owner of the company. By taking over these raw material operations, Osijek-Koteks can offer a comprehensive total service, from raw materials through to the finished building.

The stone quarries
The limestone and igneous stone quarries at Velicanka and Vetovo were acquired at an auction of Kamen-Ingrad, which had gone into liquidation. The total package also included a dry mixing plant. The headquarters are located in Velika in eastern Croatia. The stone quarries will be incorporated into a new company to be called “Velicki kamen d.o.o.”. The quarries at Vetovo and Velicanka have reserves of around 6.3 million m3 and 11 million m3 respectively.

As a raw material, stone is set to become a vitally important requirement for the development of the railway network in Croatia in the coming years. ALPINE estimates that around 30% of the raw material can be supplied by Osijek-Koteks. The purchase also comes with 300 employees, most of whom work in the stone quarries, with a smaller number also working in the construction business.

ALPINE expands raw materials business (PDF)

ALPINE’s growth exceeds all expectations

presse — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:02:09 +0000

Salzburg: “We’re more than happy with the ALPINE Group’s result for 2008,” says Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, co-owner and chairman of the ALPINE Group’s supervisory board. An increase in construction output by 35 % from EUR 2.6 billion in 2007 to EUR 3.5 billion in 2008 is impressive proof of ALPINE’s competitiveness, establishing ALPINE as number 2 off all construction group of Austria. The result of EBT climbed 25 % from EUR 44.5 million in 2007 to EUR 55 million in 2008. The number of employees raised up to 15,530.

Gains in the market share in every country
Construction output in the CEE countries increased by 49 %. The 21 % increase in the domestic markets traditionally worked by ALPINE such as Austria, Germany and Switzerland was even more impressive. “We reinforced our strong market position even further,” explains Aluta-Oltyan, who did not expect a 400 million-euro increase in performance in both the CEE and domestic markets.

Competitiveness
The ALPINE Group benefited from its high real net output ratio. “We only outsource about 20 % to subcontractors, i.e. 80 % of the construction output is provided by our own staff and with our own equipment. That gives us much more independence and allows for stable growth,” Aluta-Oltyan is convinced.

The future of construction industry
Difficult times are coming for the construction industry as a whole according to Aluta-Oltyan. Only well-positioned companies will be able to stand their ground. ALPINE is very active in the infrastructure sector, which should work to it advantage in the future. “This sector will be less strongly affected by the crisis,” says Aluta-Oltyan, who anticipates a much stronger slump in housing-, building- and industrial construction. The government has grasped how serious the situation is, according to Aluta-Oltyan. Now it remains to be seen how quickly steps can be taken to boost the economic situation and reopen the clogged financial channels. “A future-oriented approach also involves tackling projects with long lead times, such as power plant construction. The lack of energy will not decline in the future just because there is a crisis today,” adds Aluta-Oltyan. Due to the enormous demand for infrastructure projects, the situation in the CEE countries should improve as soon as the financial community – currently insecure and therefore restrictive – is prepared to provide capital for large projects under reasonable terms and conditions.

ALPINE in 2009
2009 will be a year of consolidation to strengthen the profit situation. With a volume of orders exceeding 3 billion euros at the end of 2008 ALPINE expects to be able to master this difficult year. The business segment of ALPINE Engery construction and the company owned material production will be extended. “To improve our company Know How we put great effort in enhancing the qualifications and education of our staff. Therefore we will be well-prepared for the future, even when the economic and financial crisis will last for the construction industry far beyond this year,” Aluta-Oltyan is confident.

ALPINE and FCC
The integration of the ALPINE Group in the FCC Group is on the right track. The collaboration in administrative operations has been significantly strengthened and an integrated reporting system is in place. A trans-national corporate culture has also been implemented. FCC fully supports the Austrian construction group, proven by the fact that FCC carried out a capital increase in the amount of 65 million euros for the ALPINE Group in 2008. This strengthened the equity capital base and significantly improved the group’s liquidity.

ALPINE’s growth exceeds all expectations (PDF)

ALPINE wins contract to build National Stadium in Warsaw

presse — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:46:46 +0000

Poland/Austria: ALPINE was recently named the best bidder for the National Stadium in Warsaw, one of the venues for the 2012 European Football Championships. The contract was officially awarded upon expiration of the obligatory period allowed for objections. “Construction of the National Stadium in Warsaw, to be one of the most modern stadiums in Europe, is an impressive addition to the list of stadiums ALPINE has built. We also landed the contracts for the Polish stadiums in Danzig and Posen,” Dr. Peter Preindl, managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH, proudly announces. The joint venture partners are ALPINE Bau GmbH, ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG, ALPINE Construction Polska and Hydrobudowa Polska. S.A., ALPINE Bau GmbH being in charge of the consortium’s lead management.

The stadium
The National Stadium was designed by the international architects J.S.K., gmp and Schlaich Bergemann Partner. It will be built on the same site as the old stadium. The old stadium was scaled back far enough to make room for the new stadium inside. The new National Stadium will seat 55,000 spectators on two tiers and 10 levels. Over 60 exclusive VIP lounges will offer up to 900 seats. More than 800 seats will be available to journalists. A basement garage with 1,700 spaces will be located on the two lowest levels. Restaurants, a shopping zone, a fitness center and conference rooms, etc. are also planned. The contract value is PLN 1,263 million, currently equivalent to approx. EUR 285 million. Construction should be completed in 24 months. The carcass will be made of cast-in-place reinforced concrete with a height of up to 70 meters, combined with prefabricated reinforced concrete components for the tribunes and trusses. An impressive steel cable design was chosen for the roof, giving the stadium a particularly dramatic effect and making it possible to play in rain or snow.

Competence in stadium construction
ALPINE has extensive experience in executing large-scale stadium projects, gaining highest competence on an international scale in the construction of sports facilities.
Following the construction of the Allianz Arena in Munich, ALPINE recently completed the Dubai Cricket Stadium in the world’s biggest sports center.
ALPINE was also responsible for the construction of the Wörthersee Stadium, the Tivoli Stadium and the enlargement of the Salzburg stadium in Wals-Siezenheim for the EURO 2008. ALPINE also won the contract to build the stadiums in Danzig and Posen a few weeks ago.

ALPINE wins contract to build National Stadium in Warsaw (PDF)

ALPINE successful in road construction

presse — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:50:22 +0000

Salzburg: ALPINE Bau GmbH succeeded in winning a section of the A1 motorway rehabilitation, landing three big infrastructure projects within a few months. “Our high competence in infrastructure projects enabled us to land this important contract section,” says Roman Esterbauer, managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH, pleased at being selected for the A1 and two other construction projects. A total contract value of nearly 70 million euros was awarded to ALPINE.

A1 West Motorway
Most of the West Motorway has already been rehabilitated but there are still a few gaps. ALPINE Bau GmbH won the contract for the general rehabilitation of the A1 West Motorway near Auhof-Wolfsgraben. This 8.5-km stretch of highway will be resurfaced under a joint venture, ALPINE being responsible for the technical management. The contract value is ~ 26 million euros. Construction should be completed by October 2010.

Further contracts for traffic route engineering
ALPINE won the contract for the general resurfacing of an 11-km section of the Innkreis Motorway between Pichl and Meggenhofen a few months ago. The contract value is approx. 35 million euros and the motorway section should be completed by December 2010. ALPINE recently won the contract to build the new B1 Wiener Strasse coming from Linz after the intersection with the B139, the “Neubau Bypass,” under a joint venture. The project involves the construction of a 177-meter green bridge and extensive noise protection measures. The contract value is approx. 18 million euros with completion scheduled in November 2010.

Competence in infrastructure construction
Traffic route and constructional engineering have been the company’s core competencies from the very beginning. This high competence seems to have paid off since extensive economic recovery plans for the infrastructure should cause this sector to be less severely affected by the prevailing economic crisis. A greater slump is anticipated in residential, building and industrial construction. ALPINE also scores in the energy sector and in the production of building material.

ALPINE successful in road construction (PDF)

ALPINE to build tunnels for the German Railway

presse — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:34:34 +0000

Deutsche Bahn AG awarded the contract to build two railroad tunnels for nearly 122 million euros to the ALPINE Construction Group. Proud of winning this prestigious contract, Roman Esterbauer, managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH announces, “These contracts underline our competence in tunnel construction.”

Baumleite Tunnel
It will take approximately 3 years to build the 1,317 meter Baumleite Tunnel south of Erfurt between the communities of Theuern, Truckental and Grümpen. A 40-meter escape shaft will serve as an emergency exit. The contract value amounts to nearly 44 million euros. Construction is expected to be completed in August 2012. The tunnel is part of the new 107-km line between Ebensfeld and Erfurt comprising the upgraded Nuremberg-Berlin line. The entire project is expected to be completed in 2017.
Beton und Monierbau GmbH (BeMo), a fully-owned subsidiary of ALPINE Bau GmbH, will be responsible for the tunnel construction.

New Kaiser Wilhelm Tunnel
Constructed in 1877, the double-track Kaiser Wilhelm Tunnel needs to be adapted to meet new safety requirements. A joint venture comprised of ALPINE Untertagebau GmbH, ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG and FCC Construccion S.A. will build a new single-track tunnel tube for this purpose. The tunnel is located on railroad line 3100 between Koblenz and Perl. The tunnel will be 4,200 meters long. The new tunnel will be driven with a tunnel drill having a diameter of 10.12 m with single-shell tubbing. The old tunnel tube will be rehabilitated and connected to the new tube by means of eight connecting structures having a length of 15 meters each. Construction of a second tunnel tube will keep the line open to traffic in the future. The contract value is approximately 80 million euros. Construction is scheduled to be completed in November 2011.

ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction
ALPINE not only demonstrated its extensive tunnel construction experience in Austria (e.g. Pfänder, Katschberg and Lainzer Tunnels) but around the globe. ALPINE has been involved in the construction of Switzerland’s Gotthard Base Tunnel since 2001. ALPINE is building part of the new subway network in New Delhi, India and the intake tunnel for the Tapovan Power Plant. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey. ALPINE is currently expanding the subway network in Singapore and, upon completion of the Yellow River Diversion Project, is building an underground water supply tunnel in China.

Upon acquiring Beton- und Monierbau GmbH (BeMo), operating successfully in the field of underground construction on an international scale in Innsbruck since 1964, the ALPINE Construction Group continued to enhance its impressive competence in underground construction. The expertise of Beton und Monierbau GmbH (BeMo) include railroad and road tunnels as well as plants for water and energy management. The company’s construction projects include the Kops II Cavern, the Streng Tunnel, the Katschberg Tunnel and the Achrain Tunnel, numerous railroad tunnels in Germany, England, Sweden and the USA as well as the enlargement of subway stations in Great Britain. As a specialist in underground construction, Beton- und Monierbau GmbH (BeMo) also provides consulting services for tunnel construction projects in the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, offering know-how, planning and expert opinions.

The company will continue to operate as ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH in the future.

ALPINE to build tunnels for the German Railway (PDF)

ALPINE best bidder for National Stadium in Warsaw

presse — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:15:29 +0000

After winning the contract to build the stadiums for the 2012 European Championships in Danzig and Posen a few days ago, the joint venture featuring ALPINE was the best bidder for the National Stadium in Warsaw. “We are extremely pleased with these results and proud that our commitment in Poland is taking such a positive turn,” says Dr. Peter Preindl, ALPINE’s managing director. Again the tender was submitted by a joint venture comprised of ALPINE Bau GmbH, ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG, ALPINE Construction Polska and Hydrobudowa Polska. S.A., ALPINE being responsible for the lead management.

Designed by the internationally-active architects J.S.K., the National Stadium will have 55,000 seats. The contract value is approx. 295 million euros (1,263 million Polish zlotky). An impressive steel-cable truss construction was chosen for the roof, giving the stadium a particularly stunning appearance. Construction is expected to take 24 months.

ALPINE best bidder for National Stadium in Warsaw (PDF)

ALPINE to build European Championship stadiums in Poland

presse — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:03:07 +0000

Poland will host the European Football Championship together with Ukraine in 2012. The contract to build two of the required stadiums in Poland were awarded to the joint venture comprised of Hydrobudowa Polska. S.A. and ALPINE Bau GmbH, ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG and ALPINE Construction Polska. “Winning this contract is impressive proof of ALPINE’s competence in stadium construction,” Dr. Peter Preindl, managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH, proudly announces the decision in Poland in favor of the joint venture. Both stadiums will meet the UEFA requirements and will be completed in time for the European Championships.

Baltic Arena, Danzig (Gdansk)
The city of Danzig’s representatives will sign the official order for the construction of the “Baltic Arena” European Championship stadium in Danzig today, April 11, 2009. The joint venture with Hydrobudowa Polska. S.A. and the ALPINE Bau Group submitted the lowest bid and won in the last round against seven competitors. The net contract value is about 95.5 million euros, the construction period 20 months.

The project
The stadium will be built on a 39 hectare piece of land in close proximity to the city center. It will have 44,000 seats and 6,500 parking spaces. The 15,891m2 structure was designed by the architects RKW Rhode Kellermann Wawrowsky Architektur + Städtebau and follows Danzig’s traditional ship design. The sophisticated girder design and module that gradually becomes more transparent as the stadium rises will give the Arena a “light” and “translucent” appearance.

Posen Stadium
The existing stadium in Posen will be converted and enlarged. Two stands and the entire roof will be newly built. The joint venture between Hydrobudowa Polska. S.A. and ALPINE Bau GmbH, ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG and ALPINE Construction Polska also succeeded in landing this contract. The stadium, seating 47,000 upon completion, was designed by Sportfive and the architect Wojciech Ryżyński. The contract value is about 89 million euros, the construction period 17 months. A total of 1,600 parking spaces will be available to visitors.

Competence in stadium construction
ALPINE has extensive experience in executing large-scale stadium projects, gaining highest competence on an international scale in the construction of sports facilities. Following the construction of the Allianz Arena in Munich, ALPINE recently completed the Dubai Cricket Stadium in the world’s biggest sports center. ALPINE is responsible for the construction of the Wörthersee Stadium, the Tivoli Stadium and the enlargement of the Salzburg stadium in Wals-Siezenheim for the EURO 2008.

ALPINE to build European Championship stadiums in Poland (PDF)

ALPINE’s joint venture lands 123.9 million euro contract from Austrian Federal Railway

presse — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:42:19 +0000

Salzburg: The 11-km West Railway section from Ybbs to Blindenmarkt will be expanded to four tracks. The Austrian Federal Railway (ÖBB Infrastruktur Bau AG) awarded the challenging contract section to the joint venture under ALPINE’s lead management. “Winning this contract underlines the competence of ALPINE in rail and tunnel construction,” says Dr. Peter Preindl, managing director of ALPINE Bau GmbH. This key section of the West Railway is to be completed by May 2015.

The West Railway and the Trans-European network (TEN)
The West Railway, one of the major arteries in Austria, is just as important for European railroad traffic. As a Danube corridor, this section is especially important for the European Union’s east-west thoroughfare. Expanding this highly frequented railroad line to four tracks will adapt the network’s service capacity for passenger and cargo traffic to increased mobility. The expansion also aims to reduce travel times. Upon expansion of the entire line, the trip from Vienna to Salzburg should only take two hours. The Trans-European Network is designed to bring the European economic area closer together by reducing travel times, providing a basis to boost competitiveness.
The expansion of the TEN 17 Trans-European network leading from Paris to Bratislava, comprising part of the awarded section, will be of great significance.

Ybbs-Amstetten
Part of the West Railway has already been expanded to four tracks. Closing the gap between Ybbs and Amstetten will therefore be an important step. This section will be expanded in two stages. ÖBB Infrastruktur Bau AG awarded the contract section from Ybbs to Blindenmarkt as the first stage. Expansion of the section by two new tracks will allow the maximum speed to be increased from 160 KPH to as much as 250 KPH. Afterwards the existing tracks will be replaced and adapted to the needs of the high performance line.

The project includes the construction of numerous bridges and tunnels as well as the expansion of the rural road network. The Neumarkt station will be built at a new location. The construction services will be rounded off by a new pedestrian tunnel, Park & Ride terminal and an island platform.

The joint venture will also construct 1.7 km of the 2.2-km Burgstaller Tunnel. Construction will be by the lid construction or cut and cover method. Installation of the prefabricated foundation piles will be followed by the roof, excavation, floor slab and inner shell in accordance with the “white tank” specifications. A temporary track will be provided to keep railroad traffic moving smoothly. 50,000 m2 of noise protection will be provided for abutting residents.
Roughly 170,000 m3 of concrete and 18,000 tons of construction steel will be installed and 800,000 m3 of earth moved in the contract section.

ALPINE’s joint venture lands 123.9 million euro contract from Austrian Federal Railway (PDF)

Beton- und Monierbau GmbH joins the ALPINE Group

presse — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:51:07 +0000

Salzburg: the ALPINE Group is to acquire Beton- und Monierbau GmbH, a company domiciled in Innsbruck, from Deilmann-Haniel International Mining and Tunneling GmbH, who will concentrate on its mining activities. With operations in Austria, Germany, England, Sweden and in the USA, Beton- und Monierbau GmbH specializes in underground construction and has a staff of 260. Its volume of construction was 103 million EUR in 2008. This acquisition will strengthen ALPINE’s high competence in underground construction.

“The specialized company ideally fits in ALPINE’s expansion strategy and will strengthen the expertise of our group of companies in the field of underground construction. The acquisition will produce a number of synergy effects. We have come to know and appreciate each other over the years through many joint ventures,“ remarks Dietmar Aluta-Oltyan, president of ALPINE Bau GmbH supervisory board, who not only welcomes the augmented expertise but also the increase in capacity. Large-scale national and international underground construction projects have gradually caused ALPINE to approach its limit in terms of capacity. The ALPINE Group will also operate in Great Britain and the USA with its new acquisition. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Leaders in underground construction
Beton- und Monierbau GmbH in Innsbruck has been engaged in all fields of underground construction since 1964, including railroad and road tunnels as well as water and energy management systems. The projects currently implemented by the enterprise include the Kavernen Kraftwerk Kops II, Strenger Tunnel as well as the Katschbergtunnel, the Achrain Tunnel, various railroad tunnels in Germany, England, Sweden and in the USA and the enlargement of subway stations in Great Britain. Experts in underground construction, Beton- und Monierbau GmbH also provides consulting for tunnel construction projects in the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, offering know-how and planning expertise.

ALPINE’s competence in tunnel construction
ALPINE in collaboration with its new subsidiary, Beton- und Monierbau GmbH, is responsible for the construction of the second Pfänder Tunnel tube, being built since last year. The ALPINE team will drive the 6.5 km western tube with a tunnel boring machine (TBM). This mechanical driving method, successfully used in Switzerland for a number of years, is being used for the first time in Austria to enlarge a road tunnel. Further tunnel projects in progress in Austria include the Katschberg Tunnel, Lainz Tunnel and Tradenberg Tunnel. ALPINE just recently completed the Lainberg Tunnel. Its extensive competence in tunnel construction is the key to ALPINE’s success in Austria and around the globe. Alpine has been part of the Gotthard Base Tunnel construction project in Switzerland since 2001. ALPINE is currently building part of the new metro network in New Delhi and an intake tunnel for the Tapovan power plant. Further tunnel construction projects for power plants are located in Bulgaria and Turkey. ALPINE is also expanding the metro network in Singapore and was able to gain a foothold in tunnel construction in China with the construction of a water supply system.

Beton- und Monierbau GmbH joins the ALPINE Group (PDF)