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Solid foundation for first nuclear power plant in Bangladesh


Stalatube’s Polish plant production ramp-up


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nfrastructure GmbH, a company of thyssenkrupp Materials Services, is supplying key materials, engineering equipment and components for the foundations of the first nuclear power plant in Bangladesh. The experts from the Pile Driving


& Extraction as well as Steel Sections and Anchor Equipment units, ensure that the foundations for this major project are being built on time and that the cargo terminal, at which the containers arrive by ship, can be constructed. In Ruppur, some 180 kilometers


west of the capital Dhaka, the first national nuclear power plant is to secure energy supplies in Bangladesh as from 2023. The main reason for selecting Ruppur is the Padma river, which will supply the cooling water for the planned power plant. As land around the river takes the form of an alluvial plain, it was necessary to find a company with worldwide experience in sand drilling and providing the necessary vibrators. “The requirements and degree


of complexity are particularly challenging. We are delighted that we were able to tip the scales with our expertise in global infrastructure projects and win the tender,” explains Ina Munteanu,


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Project Manager at thyssenkrupp Infrastructure. With a total of three vibration units and over 1,200 tons of ASF anchor piles with a diameter of 64 cm and a thickness of 90 millimeters, the experts at thyssenkrupp Infrastructure are making a major contribution to the construction of the foundations. The vibrators are a müller MS- 50 H3 with MS-A420 V and a müller-100HHF with MS-700 V for installing pipe lengths of 17 meters and a diameter of 630 and 1020 millimeters. In order to get the even larger up to 37 meter long pipes with a diameter of 1420 millimeters into the almost impenetrable subsoil, an even more powerful vibrator was needed. “Sand is one of the trickiest of


soils. So, only our müller MS 210 HHF with MS-A 1150 V was suitable for the large pipes. The vibrator is one of the most powerful in the industry,” says Munteanu. In addition to commissioning the vibrators on site, the experts at thyssenkrupp Infrastructure provide technical advice throughout the entire project. An important project step was, among other things, the design for the anchoring of the ASF piles for which engineering office did all the work and designed a protected solution.


Production in Stalatube’s new facility, manufacturing stainless steel tubes in custom dimensions and further processed stainless steel products, is being ramped up. The investment in Lodz, Poland,


together with the new production line in Finland, will enhance the company’s competitiveness, through increased capacity and shortened delivery times. Being closer to central European markets will also work in the company’s favour. The investment sum in total is €20 million. The investment will increase


Stalatube’s production of tailored sized I-beams and further processed products, such as stainless steel hollow sections, both of which are intended for demanding structural end-uses. The production of pre- fabricated components for the growing transportation sector will also be expanded. Using the latest technology and


a high level of automation through all phases of the production process, the new plant meets the most stringent environmental criteria and energy efficiency standards. “Our strategy is to be closer to our


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clients and very flexible in meeting our customer needs. Tailoring products to meet the exact end-user requirements translates into savings in material and transportation costs and cuts down the time needed for further processing with the end client. This shows as savings on the bottom line,” says Stalatube’s CEO Jukka Nummi. “Stainless steel is practically


maintenance free. Its competitive lifecycle costs open up significant opportunities for our products in areas such as transportation, oil and gas, construction and other demanding end-uses,” comments Sami Packalén, SVP, Marketing and Sales. Stalatube is in its sector the


world’s third largest manufacturer of stainless steel square and rectangular tubes and the world’s leading manufacturer of ferritic and Duplex stainless steel square and rectangular tubes. More information: Jukka Nummi, CEO T: +358 500 126 014 E: jukka.nummi@stalatube.com Sami Packalén, SVP, CMO T: +358 50 554 6564 E: sami.packalen@stalatube.com


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