Doka secures formwork contract for Second Tallest Tower in the World
Austria/UAE, March 4, 2024 – Azizi Developments and Doka are joining forces for the manufacturing and supply of formwork systems to build the second tallest tower in the world. The project in Dubai will be a new landmark for Azizi, Doka and the entire region.
EuroCIS 2024 – Analogue shopfitting meets digital solutions: The Store Makers from umdasch presented innovative concepts for symbiosis at the point of sale
EuroCIS, the international trade fair for retail technology, took place in Düsseldorf from 27 to 29 February. As one of the leading providers of integrated shopfitting solutions, umdasch The Store Makers were there to present their latest developments for optimising retail processes.
Transparent data on greenhouse gas emissions: A growing competitive factor.
In an interview with Julia Weber, Head of Sustainability at Doka, we look at the growing importance of carbon footprints and their profound implications for construction companies seeking to achieve ambitious sustainability goals.
Joining forces: Malaysian based MFE Formwork Technology is now part of Doka
Austria/Malaysia, February 16th, 2024 – Doka, a global leader in formwork and scaffolding, now combines its strengths with Malaysian-based MFE Formwork Technology, market leader in monolithic aluminium formwork. Doka and MFE – together, they are now the major player in the Asia-Pacific region. For customers, this means innovative solutions from a single source.
umdasch The Store Makers at EuroCIS 2024: Analogue shopfitting meets digital solutions
umdasch The Store Makers will be at EuroCIS in Düsseldorf again this year. From 27 to 29 February, the international trade fair for retail technology will open its doors and provide a platform for innovative digital solutions and trends at the point of sale.
Doka’s innovative solutions cut construction time
(Amstetten, January 30, 2024) By crafting tailor-made solutions like a 21-metre Table Lifting System, Doka caters customers’ specific needs and boosts the efficient construction of the second highest building in Detroit. Doka is playing a key role in shaping tomorrow’s Detroit today by acting as an all-in-one supplier for the 209-metre (685-ft.) skyscraper and providing one of the fastest self-climbing formwork solutions on the US market.
EUROSPAR Rheincenter in Lustenau celebrates re-opening – with shopfitting by umdasch The Store Makers
After five months of renovation, the EUROSPAR in the Rheincenter Lustenau has reopened its doors. The shopfitting for the 2,000 square metre shopping experience came from umdasch The Store Makers.
Doka sets standards in European bridge construction
Doka has made a name for itself with formwork solutions for exceptional bridge constructions. Recent projects such as the Aurach, Jaruga and Aftetal bridge in the heart of Europe show that thanks to Doka's expertise, the infrastructure projects of tomorrow are already being built today. They are being developed in Doka's in-house competence centre at the company's headquarters in Amstetten by a team of highly qualified engineers, who are involved in the largest bridge projects with the most diverse construction methods.
From supplier to provider: umdasch The Store Makers realise shopfitting for Fressnapf store in Graz
With its new concept, the new Fressnapf store in Graz (AT) is setting new standards in the pet supplies sector. umdasch The Store Makers was commissioned to realise shopfitting for this innovative store.
Shopping experience on 5,000 square metres: Coop-Megastore opens in Biel
After a two-year renovation phase, the "Centre Bahnhof Biel-Bienne" in Switzerland celebrated its grand reopening on 28 November. A Coop-Megastore was also opened in the shopping centre - with shopfitting by umdasch The Store Makers.
Opening of jeweller S.M. WILD in Linz: umdasch The Store Makers combines tradition, quality and sophisticated design
On 3rd November, the new S.M. WILD jeweller's shop opened at Taubenmarkt in Landstraße 16 in Linz. On an area of around 60 m², the traditional jeweller presents itself with a large Rolex display as well as other well-known brands from the watch and jewellery industry. The umdasch Store Makers were responsible for the design, concept and shopfitting of the S.M. WILD multi-brand area as well as for lighting and general contracting throughout the store and implemented a sophisticated, uniform brand image. A project with premium quality.
RCC2 research project: CO2 savings of up to 80 per cent possible in construction with innovative concrete
Vienna, 14 November 2023 – The Austrian research study RCC2 (reduced carbon concrete) investigated the potential of innovative concrete mix designs to decarbonise concrete. The broad-based consortium tested ways of establishing CO2-reduced and even climate-neutral concrete as the new state of the art.
umdasch The Store Makers invests in the expansion of the Czech production site
At the production site of umdasch The Store Makers in Litomyšl, Czech Republic, the ceremonial ground-breaking on 7 November 2023 marked the official start of construction for the expansion of the production area. With the investment, it is planned to triple the wood production on site by the beginning of 2025 in order to create additional capacity for current and future large-scale projects.
BETTENRID & umdasch The Store Makers make dreams come true: Final milestone in the master plan for BETTENRID in Munich
On 10 October 2023, the first upper floor opened at BETTENRID in Theatinerstraße in Munich. As part of the joint master concept by umdasch The Store Makers and BETTENRID, all four floors of the traditional Bavarian company for high-quality home textiles have been converted in the style of an old villa since 2018. The Store Makers were responsible for the design, shopfitting and general contracting of the entire building. With the completion of the first upper floor, the long-standing cooperation between BETTENRID and umdasch in Theatinerstraße comes to a crowning conclusion.
Gothenburg’s skyline reaches new heights with 247-metre Karlatornet
Gothenburg’s first skyscraper, the tallest building in the Nordic countries, is currently under construction in Sweden. Doka’s internationally renowned expertise in high-rise construction played a key role in the realisation of the Nordic giant Karlatornet. Thanks to an integrated approach that combined comprehensive formwork know-how, customised solutions and digital planning tools, the implementation of this unique project was a complete success.
EDGE East Side Tower: (Still) Berlin’s tallest skyscraper
Between the Warschauer Brücke, the East Side Wall and the Mercedes-Benz Arena stands Berlin's tallest skyscraper at 142 meters: the EDGE East Side Tower. The building's innovative architecture by Bjarke Ingels was brought to its final height in only 20 months, partly thanks to the strong cooperation between Züblin and Doka.
Sustainable marketplace atmosphere: Online platform markta opens first physical store with shopfitting by umdasch The Store Makers
Six years after its founding in 2017, the online platform for agricultural, regional products from sustainable production has now opened its first physical store in Vienna. umdasch The Store Makers was asked to accompany the pilot store as shopfitting partner.
Austrian landmark project: Aurach Bridge
With a height of 50 metres, the Aurach Bridge is the highest bridge on the Austrian A1 motorway. It is frequented by around 50,000 vehicles a day at peak times. Now after 60 years in service, the steel composite bridge needs to be completely renewed. As an experienced partner in balanced cantilever construction, the formwork specialist Doka is involved in the new construction of this important traffic link.
Unlocking new possibilities with the lightweight Doka framed formwork for slabs
Doka, a global leader in formwork and scaffolding, has expanded its range with innovative accessories that make forming slabs with the popular DokaXlight system possible. This opens up a whole new range of possibilities for contractors, garden and landscape architects, and anyone who wants to carry out high-quality concrete work efficiently and precisely.
Inspiring forest of bags at Aranyani in London: umdasch The Store Makers builds sustainable concept store for Indian luxe bag brand
At the beginning of the year, Aranyani, India's first international luxury handbag brand, opened its exclusive flagship store in London's Mayfair district. Based on a concept by the renowned design studio Kinnersley Kent Design, umdasch The Store Makers was responsible for shopfitting and general contracting. The store is a tribute to craftsmanship, tradition, sustainability, longevity and timelessness – the core values of the Aranyani brand.
