Kirkenes is ideally suited for observing the Northern Lights. Regardless of this draw, the Norwegian landmark feels like a final destination; end of the line for both roads and ferries. Yet Kirkenes, situated at a mere 10 kilometres from Russia, is known as the ‘gateway to the east’. Renovating the existing E105 targets the facilitation of trade and cooperation between neighbouring countries. Part of this upgrade is the construction of the Bøkfjord bridge; the 120 metre arched steel bridge spanning the Norwegian fjords, connecting Norway and Russia. A complex logistical challenge for Wagenborg to overcome.
The 180-metre long striking Nelson Mandela bridge, built in 1992, was due for renovation. Entrance, staircases and elevators were renewed and installed entirely in the existing building. A unique vertical transport challenge!
An entirely sustainable energy supply, that is the ambition of the Dutch government. In 2018, only 7,4% of the power came from a sustainable source. In 2030, the sustainable energy share should be 27% already and in 2050, energy supply should be almost completely sustainable. An ambitious goal! Royal Smit Transformers B.V. intends to actively contribute to that sustainability objective.
The Hanseatic city of Münster (Germany) has no fewer than 17 bridges across the Dortmund - Ems Canal. A number of these bridges are in need of renovation or renewal, including the Schillerstrasse Brücke.
Worlwide beer consumption is increasing. This growing market means there is also more demand for pils malt. Holland Malt is responding to this development by expanding its malting plant at Eemshaven with two enormous modern new storage silos. This has doubled annual malting capacity at Eemshaven from 140,000 tonnes to no less than 280,000 tonnes.
At the sugar mill in Vierverlaten (Groningen, the Netherlands), Wagenborg Nedlift transported and installed the sections of a new conveyor belt. The new conveyor belt will increase daily production capacity of the sugar mill with 2.500 tonnes, up to a total daily production of 28.500 tonnes.
Harrie Klingenberg has worked at Wagenborg Nedlift for 20 years. During the past five years, he has been active in job preparation and as a project manager. This was also his role during the construction project of the new Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen (NL).
The new Trogbrücke in Emden replaces an old railway bridge which is not meeting modern railway traffic standards anymore. The new railway bridge is 8.80 meters wide (2.60 meters wider than the previous bridge) and gives access to modern railwagons with larger cargo dimensions. The new 550 tons weighing railway bridge has had a construction period of only 6 months.
The construction of Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen was a large-scale and innovative project. An adventurous animal theme park with a unique and innovative character. Wagenborg Nedlift was engaged to carry out the lifting and transport work for the construction and furnishing of the park and the relocation of the animals to their brand new enclosures.
