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Complex underground traffic infrastructures are the keystones of modern civilization. They usually represent the only possibility in conurbation centers to comply with the increasing demands on mobility in terms of transporting goods, resources and people. Our technology is used all over the world wherever metro, railway and road tunnels have to be built swiftly and safely.

Mechanized tunnelling technology from Herrenknecht for building new water and wastewater lines, gas and oil pipelines as well as electric and communication lines makes a decisive contribution toward realizing ambitious projects of the future.

In 2017, a vision will become reality – trains will travel at speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour through the Gotthard. With the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the heart of the New Alpine Transversal (NEAT), at 2× 57km the longest railway tunnel in the world, is being built in Switzerland. Four Herrenknecht Gripper Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are excavating and securing 75% of the main tubes of the new Gotthard Base Tunnel, more than 85km.

In terms of technical, economical and ecological aspects, the mechanized construction of underground infrastructures is one of the most innovative specialized areas in the international construction industry. Technical progress is driven by pioneer achievements which are subject to repeated demand and mastery.

BOHRTEC GMBH

The process of installing wastewater channels and pipes in densely-populated cities as well as underpassing infrastructures must be realized precisely, economically and with minimum effects on the environment. Bohrtec offers drilling equipment for underground installation of pipelines along short routes and for small diameters.

BOHRTEC VERTICAL GMBH

Developed by Bohrtec Vertical in collaboration with Herrenknecht, VB-type vertical drilling rigs can swiftly, safely and efficiently perform vertical drilling for tapping shallow geothermics at depths of up to 300 meters. These automatic vertical drilling rigs avail of powerful rotary drives and a slim-line design.

GENESYS ELEKTRONIK GMBH

Highly-sensitive measuring technology is an essential basis for precise navigation when it comes to localization. GeneSys Elektronik develops and builds complex sensor systems permitting localization independent of position to within one hundredth of a millimeter.

GLOBAL TUNNELLING EXPERTS B.V.

Personnel availability and expertise is always a decisive factor when it comes to successful tunnelling. Global Tunnelling Experts specializes in individual personnel supplies for the area of tunnelling and offers construction companies qualified experts for all phases and activities associated with tunnel jobsites.

H+E LOGISTIK GMBH

Efficient transport back-up services must be able to safely and reliably keep pace with even the fastest tunnelling system. H+E Logistik offers tailor-made conveying and tunnel belt systems for the efficient and smooth transport of excavated material. As a technology leader, we align our powerful systems toward maximum availability and feasibility for your tunnel projects.

HERRENKNECHT FORMWORK GMBH

Tunnel infrastructures make no compromises when it comes to profile perfection, quality, reliability and durability. Herrenknecht Formwork supplies high-precision mould systems as well as entire fully-installed state-of-the-art segment production plants for soft ground tunnels.

HERRENKNECHT VERTICAL GMBH

Whether the exploration and utilization of new energy reserves in on-shore and off-shore areas is feasible is also dependent on the efficiency of drilling technology used. Herrenknecht Vertical supplies high-tech deep drilling rigs which are customized and adapted to specific project requirements.

MASCHINEN- UND STAHLBAU DRESDEN

The supply and disposal of equipment and products for tunnel jobsites is decisive for smooth operations. In the form of innovative rolling stock transport systems, MSD provides support for efficient jobsite logistics. MSD adapts rail-bound transport systems to the specific requirements of the respective tunnel project.

UTS GMBH

As a highly-specialized service provider, UTS supports construction companies worldwide in reliably jump-starting their TBM technology, equipment and teams.

VMT GMBH

TBMs have to work under difficult conditions. Despite zero visibility and extremely tough challenges posed by geology, our clients always expect them to stay on course and reach their goals with 100% precision. Reliable navigation and laser technology supplied by VMT maintains this course while delivering valuable measured data.