In terms of its scale and timetable, the new exhibition centre in Basel was not just one of Switzerland’s but also one of Europe’s more unusual jobsites. This huge complex, involving a total investment of CHF 430 m. (approx. EUR 350 m.), demanded extraordinary construction performance from the contracting consortium MEZEBA. To meet the exceptionally tight timeframe, the consortium relied on formwork, climbing platforms, load-bearing towers and stair towers from Doka Schweiz AG.

For the second year in succession, the successful Amstetten-based family firm was able to increase its revenues by a significant amount. With growth of almost 10 percent, revenues increased last year to € 1.059 billion. In 2012 the Umdasch Group thus achieved its second-highest revenues since the record year 2008, thereby returning to its pre-crisis levels.

Investments in safety soon deliver demonstrable benefit to every project. Greater cost-efficiency, a reduced risk of accidents and enhanced employee motivation are just some of the advantages of implementing a professional safety concept on the site. When it comes to safety, Doka takes a holistic, A-to-Z approach that runs all the way from product development to safety consulting, and to its extensive range of safety products and services. At Doka, solutions featuring all-round safety are an integral part of the company’s culture, making The Formwork Experts top-calibre people to work with on all safety issues.

The international formwork supplier Doka showcased its offerings at bauma 2013 under the slogan ‘Pathbreaking. Beyond solutions.’

The international formwork supplier Doka will be exhibiting at bauma 2013 under the slogan “Pathbreaking. Beyond solutions.” In their own 3600 m² pavilion – the Doka Cube – the Formwork Experts will be showcasing innovations in four different theme worlds. Visitors can look forward to seeing a prototype of Doka OneGo, a new formwork system with which walls and slabs can be cast in a single workstep. Doka will also be presenting Panel floor formwork Dokadek 30, the new Framed enclosure Xbright, a new development for tunnel-building called DokaCC, and the new Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus, Wall system DokaBase and Load-bearing tower Staxo 100 eco.

The major order that Doka ‘landed’ for the Second Midtown Tunnel will actually be finished underwater! This 1,13 km long immersed tunnel will link the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth in the US state of Virginia. The eleven separate segments of the tunnel are being cast at a dry dock in Baltimore, MD, after which they will be floated about 320 km south to the Elizabeth River and lowered to the riverbed. The ‘Heavy-duty supporting system SL-1’ tunnel formwork that Doka is supplying to this project is a high-performing yet cost-saving solution. As well as being the first SL-1 project in the USA, the Second Midtown Tunnel is the biggest SL-1 tunnel project (by order volume) in Doka’s history.

For many of us, smartphones and tablets have become faithful – and indispensable! – companions. Mobile devices are also increasingly in demand as practical tools to help with work on the site. Doka has responded to this trend with its Doka Tools app. This handy application lets users carry out even complicated calculations relating to formwork usage in just a few clicks.

Hauma Railway Station is a new showcase project in the Israeli capital. A national megaproject, it involves the building of a central underground station for the new high-speed rail link between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Doka supplied the formwork solution for several interconnecting tunnels and other structures. In fact, a number of different products from the Doka portfolio – such as Load-bearing tower Staxo, Large area formwork Top 50 and the ‘Heavy-duty SL-1’ tunnel formwork system – are keeping work moving ahead safely and cost-efficiently on this huge project.

Taking a road and rail link across one of the biggest rivers in South America, together with its swamps and flood-plain, calls for a new crossing of truly superlative dimensions. Two 135.5 m pylons for the third bridge across the Orinoco River in Venezuela are taking shape with a formwork solution and automatic climbing technology from Doka.

"Pathbreaking. Beyond solutions." is Doka's brand message for the bauma 2013. “What Doka has to offer goes far beyond mere products. We work closely with our customers to devise individualised solutions for every construction project. Our value proposition is that when we develop the formwork concept, we incorporate aspects and experience that give our customers new insights and create genuine added value for them”, explains Doka Group Chairman Josef Kurzmann.