EoW July 2008

english corporate news Cables are high flyers at Frankfurt

For decades, Network and Safety system solutions from Dätwyler Cables have been used at Frankfurt Airport, and for much of the latest new building and expansion work, Dätwyler Cables will again be supplying the installation companies on site with cables, components and services from its nearby European distribution centre. Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest hub airports in Europe, handling roughly 500,000 flights and 50 million passengers every year. Airport operator Fraport AG is constantly expanding capacity at Frankfurt Airport and there are many construction projects from other developers such as Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn and several logistic companies and hotels. Applications already using Dätwyler Cables range from office communications and connections for counter, display and card-reading devices to access control and the traffic management system. Safety systems and fire prevention are essential. To ensure that all electrical equipment will function reliably in the event of a fire, many safety cable installations are provided by Dätwyler Cables. These include halogen-free ceramic cables with functional integrity,

Frankfurt Airport, where Dätwyler Cables are in demand for applications across the board ▲ ▲

Dätwyler Cables solutions are tested beyond the standard technologies of DIN 4102-12, and are fully compliant with the demands of modern construction technology whilst also saving time and money. Dätwyler Kabel+Systeme GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 61 90 88 80 15 Email : heiko.knell@daetwyler-cables.com Website : www.daetwyler-cables.com

as well as tested connection, support, and mounting components. After re-cabling the A380 maintenance hangar, Dätwyler is providing systems for Hall C in Terminal 1, the fire prevention enhancement projects in Terminal 2, the connection between these terminals, the expansion of various car parks and the new Gateway Gardens neighbourhood. Contracts include training and consulting services to the installation companies.

Rolling ring drives manufacturer, Joachim Uhing KG GmbH & Co, has received “Preferred Supplier” certification from machine manufacturer Niehoff, following a successful business connection of many years’ standing. Wolfgang Weber, commercial director of Joachim Uhing KG GmbH & Co, received the award from Martin Hannosy, procurement manager at Maschinenfabrik Niehoff, who explained that the award was in recognition of Uhing’s “…product quality, service and delivery reliability,” and continuing, “Uhing [has] proved to be a competent partner you can rely on in every respect.” Delighted with the recognition from Niehoff, Wolfgang Weber said he considers it “an incentive for continued dedicated commitment. It goes without saying that we will not rest on our laurels.” Niehoffprefers Uhing

Sikora Asia has established a second office in Suzhou/China, situated in a highly industrial area close to Shanghai. Wanbin Chen, head of Sikora Asia, is confident about the business expansion: “We decided for the additional sales location to be more flexible and able to specifically address and attend customers on time. Our customers can expect a more convenient service with lower service costs, due to shorter travelling distances. “As we also engaged new employees we can more profoundly react to individual customer needs and most of all we can improve the information flow with them. “Simultaneously, our objective in establishing a second office here is to raise awareness about our products and to convey Sikora’s company image of future-orientation,” Chen explained. Sikora Asia– China Fax : +86 512 6777 2647 Email : sales@sikora-asia.net Website : www.sikora.net Sikora opens its second office in Shanghai

Joachim Uhing KG GmbH & Co – Germany Fax : +49 4347 906 40
 Email : info@uhing.com Website : www.uhing.com Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co KG – Germany

Fax : +49 9122 977 155 Email : info@niehoff.de Website www.niehoff.de

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EuroWire – July 2008