With its internationally operating subsidiaries, Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH is known as an expert in the field of specialist foundation engineering and global construction projects. Now a specialist foundation engineering project has been completed in the Principality of Lichtenstein for the first time – a premiere in the heart of Europe.
The site of the former blast furnace plant Phoenix-West in the district of Hoerde, Dortmund, is now home to the 115 ha technology and service location Phoenix West. Construction of a new four-story office and administration building for the transmission system operator Amprion GmbH is currently underway on Robert Schuman Strasse.
Bauer Engineering India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH, was tasked by Jaiprakash Associates Limited with execution of specialist foundation engineering and geotechnical work for the Teesta VI Hydro Electric project.
In the heart of Wolfratshausen, a Bavarian town approx. 30 km south of Munich and 10 km east of Lake Starnberg, a new residential complex with additional commercial spaces is currently under construction: the future “Loisach Quartier”. Plans for the southern section include construction of a new supermarket and 47 apartments along with a two-story underground garage, while the northern section includes an apartment building with 70 apartments and another underground garage.
Although Bauma China only reported around 80,000 visitors this November, a drop of more than 60% compared with the event two years ago, the organizers were still satisfied. Ultimately, the exhibition also sent an important signal for the construction equipment industry as the largest event of its kind since the outbreak of the pandemic. “There were fewer guests at this Bauma than in previous years, particularly due to the lack of international visitors, which was of course due to the current situation. Nevertheless, this meant that we were able to take more time for individual customers and potential clients, and engage in highly valuable conversations,” remarks Marc Scheib, Executive Director of Bauer Equipment Shanghai.
Every country has its own cultural, social and linguistic features. In order to optimally react to the demands of the respective markets, Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH has always relied on local subsidiaries to make its specialist foundation engineering expertise and know-how available around the world – and this includes the Philippines, where Bauer can this year look back on 25 successful years.
Bauer carries out further specialist foundation engineering work for hydroelectric plant in Bhutan
The former Mühlhäuser-Obermann GmbH based in Michelstadt has been part of the Bauer Group since November 1, 2019. In the future, the company will be operating under the new name Obermann Mat GmbH.
Fielddata.io GmbH, leading provider of construction data management platforms from Munich has found a competent partner in Casagrande S.p.A., manufacturer of equipment and tools for special foundation engineering from Fontanafredda, Italy. In the future the digitalization of construction processes in special foundation engineering will be a collaborative venture.
Whether it is drilling, diaphragm wall, piling or mixing plant technology, visitors to the Bauma booth FN 520 (open-air area north) of the Bauer Maschinen Group will once again experience the entire range of specialist foundation technology in April. "As we are a global player with Bavarian roots, Bauma in Munich is of course always a very special highlight," explains Dr. Ruediger Kaub, Managing Director of Bauer Maschinen GmbH. In addition to the core range of Bauer rotary drilling rigs, the MC series of duty-cycle cranes, diaphragm wall technology with cutters and grabs, the subsidiaries Klemm, Prakla, Hausherr, RTG, ABS Trenchless and MAT will also be showing off their equipment and systems.
At the beginning of October 2018, the Bauer Maschinen Group decided to sell the diesel hammer product line and the associated brand name Pileco to Wang LLC, a subsidiary of Wuxi Xinren Universal Machinery CO, a long-standing supplier and partner to Bauer. "This profitable sale was a logical step," says Christian Gress, member of the Management Board in the Bauer Maschinen GmbH, explaining that the sale was due both to market developments in the diesel hammer sector in the USA as well as to the fact that the product ultimately no longer suits Bauer's overall Portfolio.
Bauma China Shanghai is soon approaching: On November 27, the international trade show for construction and building material machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment will once again open its doors. During the four days of the show, exhibitors will again be presenting the latest technology, machinery and equipment as well as developments in the construction industry to visitors. And of course, Bauer Maschinen Group will once again be there with two booths (A06 + A13).
The Emirate of Dubai is constantly attracting attention with spectacular construction projects, unique design concepts and exceptional superlatives. Not only does it feature the world's tallest building at present – the 828 m-high Burj Khalifa – in the city on the Persian Gulf, it is also renowned worldwide for the artificially built island of Palm Jumeirah with its villas, holiday homes and hotels. The Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH subsidiary in Dubai was already playing a key role in the construction of the island in 2004. Vibro techniques were used to consolidate over 10 million m³ of sand and the subsoil was stabilized for the future development.
An exciting journey through time to yesterday, today and tomorrow
MAT Mischanlagentechnik has been delivering state-of-the-art mixing and separation technology for over 25 years. Since April 1, 2018, the branch office of Bauer Maschinen GmbH has been operating under the new name Bauer MAT Slurry Handling Systems, underscoring its affiliation with the international Bauer Group.
Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH has significantly shaped the development and advancement of specialist foundation engineering and is a reliable partner undertaking excavations, foundations, cut-off walls and ground improvement all over the world. In order to be able to react optimally to the particularities and demands of the respective foreign market, there are meanwhile over 40 subsidiaries providing Bauer's specialist foundation engineering expertise and technical knowledge all over the globe, allowing Bauer to look back on over a decade of success in Latin America.
The story of Bauer Egypt S.A.E., the third oldest overseas subsidiary of Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH, is a true success story. The company has been involved in the construction of numerous bridges on the Nile, the first-ever bridge over the Suez Canal and several barrages. The subsidiary’s long list of past and present projects also includes many inner-city specialist foundation engineering projects – often in Cairo, where the company with its almost 1,500 employees has its headquarters.
MC duty-cycle cranes from Bauer are truly universal machines for specialist foundation engineering. Thanks to their massive steel structure and robust booms, they are the perfect foundation for a wide variety of mounting options, e.g. cutters or grabs. There are a large number of Bauer MCs currently operating all around the world.
The Battersea Power Station, located on the south bank of the River Thames in Nine Elms, London, was constructed in the 1930s. With its four-chimney layout, the former power station is one of the most recognizable landmarks of the British capital, which has also attracted more than a few popular cultural references: It is featured on the cover of the Pink Floyd album “Animals” and it is a significant backdrop in the 1965 Beatles film “Help!”