10.06.2022 (260 Clicks)

Closing the Gaps – Opportunities to accelerate Progress on responsible Mining

Accelerated progress on responsible mining can only happen with intentional and collective action by all key stakeholder groups. While some companies have shown progress on responsible practices, tens of thousands of large and small companies, operating countless mine sites, show little sign of ESG awareness. In a new report, Closing the gaps, the Responsible Mining Foundation considers what is getting in the way of accelerated progress on ESG issues and fundamental rights across the this globally critical industry.  

10.06.2022 (272 Clicks)

Epiroc to acquire Manufacturer of Rock Drills

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and Infrastructure industries, has agreed to acquire RNP México, a manufacturer of rock drills and related spare parts.  

10.06.2022 (241 Clicks)

Anneri Robinson named one of the Women in Rail Award Winners for 2022 by the International Railway Journal

Anneri recognized for her experienced leadership, proven contributions to the industry, and dedicated involvement in the community  

09.06.2022 (329 Clicks)

Topping out Ceremony for the Fehmarnbelt Link’s Tunnel Factory

The installation of the roof on the first of the three production halls for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel’s concrete elements is now complete. A topping out ceremony at the Rødbyhavn construction site marked the event for the 1,000 workers.  

09.06.2022 (571 Clicks)

Femern A S and SICE-COBRA sign multi-billion Contract

On Monday 30 May, Femern A/S and SICE-COBRA have signed the contract for the important task of equipping the Fehmarnbelt tunnel with advanced electro-mechanical installations and technology.

The contract has a value of around DKK 4 billion and covers, among other things, ventilation, lighting and safety systems in the 18 km tunnel between Denmark and Germany. The contract puts special emphasis on energy-efficient solutions and installations adapted to the green technologies of the future.

The SICE-COBRA consortium comprises companies from Spain, USA, Sweden, New Zealand and Australia.

"Today we have formally entered into the important contract for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel installations. The contract is crucial for us to be able to deliver the finished tunnel, powered by sustainable energy and with energy-efficient installations, by 2029. SICE-COBRA brings substantial international experience and expertise from other construction projects, and we look forward to working with the consortium to find the best possible solutions,” says Henrik Vincentsen, CEO of Femern A/S.

SICE-COBRA has won various contracts in the Nordic countries in recent years. In Sweden, it has contracts for the “Stockholm, Bypass” motorway, the northern and southern extensions of the Stockholm Metro, and the Tingstad tunnel in Gothenburg. Last year in Norway, it won the contract to implement the electro-mechanical installations along 23 km of motorway between Ranheim and Værnes, including a total of 15 km of tunnels.

In a statement released after the signing of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel contract the consortium announced that “SICE-COBRA is proud to be part of one of the most iconic infrastructure projects in Europe.”

As with the other major contracts on the Fehmarnbelt project, the consortium is expected to use a large number of sub-contractors. The consortium is also required to take on apprentices.

SICE-COBRA comprises:

• Sociedad Ibérica de Construcciones Eléctricas, S.A. (SICE), Spain
• SICE Tecnología y Sistemas, S.A., Spain
• Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A., Spain
• Moncobra, S.A., Spain

Supporting entities:

• Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios Internacional, S.L., Spain
• SICE Inc., USA
• SICE Nordics AB, Sweden
• SICE NZ Ltd., New Zealand
• SICE PTY Ltd., Australia

Source: Femern A/S

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