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bauma Innovation Award in the “Building” Category: Adam Hörnig Wins with PERI’s VCT Adam Hörnig Baugesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (AHA) was awarded the Innovation Award in the “Building” category on April 6, 2025, during bauma – the world’s largest trade fair for the construction industry – with the groundbreaking VCT VARIOKIT Composite Track from PERI. This award not only underlines the company’s innovative strength but also highlights the practical benefits that VCT brings to the construction of steel composite bridges. Adam Hörnig Adam Hörnig Baugesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, winner of the bauma Innovation Award, in front of the sample for the replacement construction of the Thulba valley bridge in the PERI exhibition hall. (Photo: PERI SE) Thulba Bridge - VCT The VCT VARIOKIT Composite Track enabled the construction of the Thulba valley bridge with a shortened construction time and an extended service life. (Photo: PERI SE) VCT exhibit bauma Steel composite bridges with an in-situ cast carriageway slab can be constructed using the VCT VARIOKIT Composite Track without the need for formwork carriage supports. Additionally, no subsequent closing of penetrations in the carriageway slab is required, which enhances the quality of the slab. (Photo: PERI SE) Munich. The bauma Innovation Award 2025, presented in cooperation with Messe München, VDMA, and the construction industry associations HDB, ZDB, and bbs, honors outstanding technologies in the fields of climate protection, digitisation, machinery, construction, and research. Out of a total of 208 submissions, 52 projects qualified for the final round, from which the jury selected 15 nominees. The evaluations were based on practical applicability, economic potential, the degree of digitization, environmental aspects, resource efficiency, and the humanization of the workplace. With its new composite bridge construction method, AHA stood out in the “Building” category, outperforming high-caliber competitors. Innovative Solutions for the Construction of Steel Composite Bridges In the replacement construction project for the over 50-year-old Thulba Viaduct on the BAB A7 between Fulda and Würzburg, AHA has opted for an entirely new construction method and will implement PERI’s VCT VARIOKIT Composite Track for the second steel composite superstructure. By employing a formwork system that travels underneath the superstructure, the carriageway slab can be cast without penetrations of formwork carriage supports – a method that not only improves the quality of the structure but also significantly shortens construction time and reduces traffic disruptions. This innovative method offers numerous advantages: • Almost jointless construction of the Carriageway Slab: The absence of penetrations prevents crack formation and allows an even load distribution. • Shortened Construction Times: Unobstructed access from above allows for more efficient reinforcement work, significantly reducing completion times. • Sustainability and Traffic Safety: Shorter construction times lead to improved CO₂ emissions during the construction phase. Moreover, the nearly interruption-free construction of the carriageway slab extends the bridge’s service life, positively impacting the overall CO₂ balance of the structure. AHA is setting new impulses in bridge construction with this innovative concept. The decision to use PERI’s VCT VARIOKIT Composite Track demonstrates the company’s relentless pursuit to challenge traditional construction methods and replace them with modern, resource-efficient techniques. Peter Wagner, Head of Bridge and Civil Engineering at AHA, emphasizes, “We are never satisfied with the status quo. With the new cantilever bridge, we have the opportunity to further develop our projects and methods and make an important contribution to innovation in the industry.” More Informationen in the Video Interested parties can gain further insights into the background and functionality of the VCT VARIOKIT Composite Track through the link to the videos below. The clips provide detailed information on the product’s range of applications: https://peri.link/vct-award Über PERI With sales of € 1, 847 million in 2023, PERI is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of formwork and scaffolding systems. With a workforce of around 9, 200 employees and well over 160 warehouse locations in more than 65 countries, the family-owned company with its headquarters in Weissenhorn (Germany) provides its customers with innovative system equipment and comprehensive services relating to all aspects of formwork and scaffolding technology. |
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