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Status: December 2021
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19
Sep
Second PERI Sustainability Report Published
PERI SE has published its second sustainability report. In accordance with the GRI standards (GRI = Global Reporting Initiative), which are binding worldwide for sustainability reporting, the report shows the sustainability goals PERI has set itself and makes transparent the progress made in implementing them in the 2022 - 2023 reporting period.
17
Sep
PERI acquires majority stake in SYFIT GmbH
Effective June 1, 2024, PERI SE has acquired a majority stake in SYFIT GmbH, based in Aalen.
10
Sep
Elevating sustainability with the PERI UP Scaffolding Kit
The Metrodom Green project, located in a redeveloped district of Budapest, is a residential development known for its premium quality, sustainability and innovative technical solutions.
04
Jul
Important Milestone reached in the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel project: All five production lines for standard tunnel elements in operation
At the time of its completion, the 18 km long Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will be the longest immersed tunnel in the world and is currently the largest infrastructure project in Northern Europe. PERI developed a formwork solution for the production of the 79 standard tunnel elements, characterized by high performance, productivity and compliance with high safety standards. The standard tunnel elements are manufactured in parallel on five production lines, with the latest line having commenced operations in February 2024.
03
Jun
Major investment in new technology: New coating facility put into operation at the PERI plant in Weißenhorn
PERI invests around EUR 60 million in new technologies and innovative manufacturing processes at its Weißenhorn headquarters. New PERIskin coating technology: improved corrosion protection with around 80 % lower energy consumption
29
May
Mabey Hire Ltd. becomes part of the PERI Group
With effect from 21.05.2024, the PERI SE (Weissenhorn, Germany) has taken over Mabey Hire Ltd., headquartered in Dewsbury (UK).
17
Apr
Above water and clouds: Danjiang Bridge reaches record-breaking proportions with PERI Systems
The Danjiang Bridge over the Tamsui River on the outskirts of Taipei is taking giant strides towards record-breaking proportions. The structure, designed by Zaha Hadid, is expected to be the world’s longest asymmetric cable-stayed bridge upon completion in 2025, at an impressive 920.00 metres.
28
Mar
Opening of new school in Kenyan slum: The very first PERI school provides opportunities for the future
In Kenia wurde die erste Schule im Rahmen des PERI Nachhaltigkeitsprogramms feierlich eröffnet
The very first PERI school in Kenya opened its doors at the end of February 2024 for over 200 children. In Kibera, the largest slum in Nairobi, the first school in the PERI sustainability initiative “Building Sustainability” was built in less than a year. In collaboration with the non-profit start-up “Start Somewhere”, PERI developed what are known as TwistBlock Moulds for hollow concrete blocks, which were designed specifically for use in slums due to the simple and flexible manner in which they can be used. The new school building has created not only learning spaces, but also new local job opportunities.
20
Mar
PERI is a member of buildingSMART International
• PERI SE is a member of buildingSMART International and in local chapter buildingSMART Deutschland • Common openBIM approach for formwork and scaffolding construction • Design and implementation of openBIM in the construction process
13
Feb
Award for Denmark’s tallest residential building
The “Lighthouse 2.0” construction project has created new living space with 381 new flats in the purpose-built district of “Aarhus Ø”, not far from the centre of the city of the same name. With its impressive height of 142 metres, the building has been the tallest residential building in Denmark since its completion in 2022. The top floors are home to a restaurant and a roof terrace that is open to the public – with fantastic views of the harbour, the sea and the city. The project has now received an award for the “Best Tall Building” in the “100 to 199 metres” category from non-profit organisation, the “Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat” (CTBUH).
13
Dec
Visionary stage design realised with 200 tonnes of PERI UP scaffolding
World Youth Day 2023, Lisbon, Portugal
World Youth Day (WYD) is an international event where young people from all over the world gather every two or three years to meet the Pope. Founded by Pope John Paul II, WYD was first held in Rome in 1986 and has since been held in numerous cities around the world. In 2023, the event was organised in Lisbon during the first week of August and attracted around 1.5 million participants.
11
Dec
PERI acquires majority stake in KERN Tunneltechnik SA
• PERI SE acquires majority stake in KERN Tunneltechnik SA • The services of both companies complement each other perfectly • Merger creates internationally leading solution provider in tunnelling technology
21
Sep
promaintain becomes part of the PERI Group
Mit Wirkung zum 1. Juli 2023 hat die PERI SE die promaintain GmbH & Co. KG in Gaimersheim übernommen.
Effective from 1 July 2023, PERI SE has acquired promaintain GmbH & Co. KG in Gaimersheim.
20
Sep
Four towers grow at once thanks to PERI systems
Four up to 233-m-high futuristic towers will soon soar high into the heart of Frankfurt’s skyline in keeping with the project’s slogan “Feel the City”. PERI is playing an instrumental and successful role in the FOUR Frankfurt project with a wide range of systems and a sophisticated logistics concept.
07
Aug
Ship Ahoy! The historic steamboat “Stadt Zürich” embarks on safe maintenance with PERI UP
The Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft (ZSG), with more than 100 employees, offers around 1.2 million passengers an idyllic experience year by year, framed by the panorama of the picturesque Swiss Alps. To ensure that the fleet of 17 ships can reliably cover 360,000 kilometres per year on Lake Zurich, it requires regular maintenance.
29
Jun
Milestone in the construction of the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: PERI delivers 10,000 t of special formwork
With a length of 18 km, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will be the longest immersed tunnel in the world and is considered one of the largest infrastructure construction sites in Europe. PERI developed a formwork concept for the central production of the standard tunnel elements.
24
May
The Tallest Residential Tower in Canada is beginning to rise with PERI Climbing Systems
The Pinnacle One Yonge project is a multi-phase development, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects. With its prominent location, across from Toronto’s harbour, the sleek, masterfully designed towers will reshape the city’s skyline. The first three phases of the One Yonge project include residential towers that are 65, 105 and 92 storeys tall respectively.
05
May
PERI joins the UN Global Compact
PERI has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate management. By joining, PERI commits to aligning its corporate actions with the ten universal sustainability principles of the UN Global Compact. These principles cover topics such as human rights, discrimination, environmental protection and anti-corruption.
03
May
30th Family Business Career Day at PERI in Weissenhorn, Germany
A career in a family business offers many benefits. Qualified applicants are therefore increasingly and very consciously enthusiastic about employment with an appreciative working atmosphere and individual development opportunities. Around 650 pre-selected specialists and managers met today with 52 major family businesses such as dm, Festo, Hilti, Hochland and Liebherr. In personal discussions, potential new career opportunities were discussed at eye level with the owners and top decision-makers.
12
Apr
Personnel Changes in the Management of PERI SE and at PERI Germany
Weißenhorn. As of 1 April 2023, Stan Wojcieszczyk has assumed the function of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) as Managing Director of PERI SE. After studying engineering, he joined PERI Canada in 2002 as a design engineer. In 2005, he moved from Canada to Germany and worked in the PERI In-House Consulting at the headquarters in Weißenhorn until 2009. In 2010, he took over the responsibility for the Market Unit Eastern Europe.
16
Mar
New lease of life for industrial landmark
A construction project that symbolises the energy revolution. The historic gasometer in Berlin’s Schöneberg district is being transformed into a state-of-the-art office tower and will become the new landmark of the EUREF Campus district. As part of the conversion work, the listed building will be gutted within its steel frame and rebuilt. The versatile PERI formwork and scaffolding systems are instrumental in ensuring that the refurbishment and shell construction work is implemented quickly and professionally.
22
Feb
30th Family Business Career Day at PERI
Apply now and meet over 50 hidden champions in person. On April 28, 2023, the 30th Family Business Career Day will take place at PERI SE in Weissenhorn near Ulm. Pre-selected talents will have the opportunity to speak directly with the entrepreneurs and HR managers of over 50 leading family businesses such as Hilti, Liebherr or Wanzl about individual career prospects. The application deadline is March 27, 2023.
13
Jan
PERI acquires Implenia Schalungsbau GmbH
With effect from 1 January 2023, PERI Vertrieb Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG has acquired Implenia Schalungsbau GmbH in Bobenheim-Roxheim, Germany. For the time being, the company will be managed under the name PERI Schalungsbau GmbH as a subsidiary of PERI Germany.
01
Jan
Various tunnel cross-sections with first fully hydraulic formwork carriage with caterpillar drive
The A26 project is one of the most important infrastructure projects in the Austrian city of Linz and the surrounding area with the goal to ease congestion on its urban transport network. The key to success during the project implementation stage was a PERI engineering solution that was innovative, safe and efficient in equal measure, coupled with comprehensive project support. The highlight: The first fully hydraulic tunnel formwork carriage with a caterpillar drive in Austria.
02
Dec
Customised formwork carriage cuts construction time by several months
At the south end of Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 3, with its futuristic design, is currently one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects. Upon completion of construction in 2024, up to 19 million travellers will be able to arrive at and depart from the three new gates each year. PERI assisted Max Bögl with the construction of the drive-by platform, which will in future provide passengers with direct access to the departure level of Terminal 3.
22
Nov
PERI is reflecting on a successful bauma 2022
With more than 200,000 visitors, the PERI exhibition hall at bauma 2022 was a visitor magnet. PERI is now reflecting on a very successful trade fair featuring numerous innovations from the formwork and scaffolding sector as well as exciting talks and discussions. In addition to a comprehensive facelift for the MAXIMO Panel Formwork, additions to the PERI UP Scaffolding Kit and ground-breaking key digital technologies, PERI showcased alternative and sustainable construction methods using MESH technology and TwistBlock Moulds.
27
Oct
Innovative VARIOKIT Pier System – High performance for bridge pier construction
Simultaneously to bauma 2022, PERI will be presenting the VARIOKIT Pier System, a system on the market which aims to revolutionise bridge construction. PERI, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of formwork and scaffolding systems for the modern construction sector, is setting a new standard in bridge construction with the introduction of VARIOKIT Pier System (VPS). VPS brings together safety and efficiency to provide a versatile, high-performance system for the construction of bridge piers and pier caps. VPS is based on the VARIOKIT Engineering Construction Kit, which means that almost all project requirements can be met using rentable solutions.
24
Oct
Shaping the future: PERI presents innovations for the construction industry at bauma
With the motto “Shaping the future”, the PERI exhibition hall will open its doors on the open-air North site (booth FN 719) at bauma 2022 in Munich from 24 to 30 October 2022. With a facelift of the tried-and-tested MAXIMO Panel Formwork, innovations from the slab formwork sector as well as new digital and disruptive technologies, such as the PERI InSite Construction sensors, 3D Construction Printing and the MESH technology, the formwork and scaffolding manufacturer is preparing the construction industry for the construction site of tomorrow. In addition, visitors can experience first-hand how the topic of sustainability is promoted at PERI with many practical examples.
24
Oct
Achieving success in the scaffolding trade with PERI innovations
With the motto “Shaping the future”, the PERI exhibition hall will open its doors on the open-air site North (booth FN 719) from 24 to 30 October 2022 in Munich. A number of innovations that make scaffolding construction quicker, safer and more economical will be showcased. Something that is always at the heart of PERI’s developments is the long-term and sustainable success of the scaffolding contractor.
24
Oct
Shaping the future: PERI presents innovative technologies for more efficiency
With the motto “Shaping the future”, the PERI exhibition hall will open its doors on the open-air North site (Booth FN 719) at bauma 2022 in Munich from 24 to 30 October 2022. In addition to innovations from the formwork and scaffolding sector, PERI will present digital technologies for the construction projects of tomorrow. Visitors can look forward to a variety of digital planning tools, innovations in PERI InSite Construction sensor technology, the new myPERI Customer Portal and a live demonstration of 3D Construction Printing. The MESH technology, which is among the finalists for the bauma Innovation Award, is celebrating its première.
29
Sep
Project-specific PERI solution for new Frankfurt skyscraper
At a height of around 190 m, the new 49-storey office and hotel tower ONE by CA Immo is an integral part of the skyline of Frankfurt’s metropolis on the River Main. The skyscraper attracts attention in particular due to its triangular cantilever on the 33rd floor, which is visually reminiscent of the number “1” and lends the building its name.
10
Aug
Building bridges with solution expertise and modular systems
Customer-oriented planning and services combined with coordinated modular systems form the basis for developing formwork and scaffolding solutions that are suitable for almost any site requirements, including complex infrastructure projects. Experienced PERI engineers assisted with the construction of the Filstal Bridge, bringing their extensive solution expertise to bear.
21
Jul
New technology for demanding concrete structures
Weissenhorn/Zurich, 21.07.2022. PERI SE and Sika AG are taking a stake in the Swiss startup Mesh AG. Mesh AG has developed the world's first robot-assisted technology for the efficient and cost-effective production of complex reinforced concrete structures without formwork.
29
Jun
Synchronous climbing of all platforms: First use of the RCS MAX in South Korea
Only a few kilometres away from the South Korean capital Seoul, two new 140 m high luxury residential towers were built under strict safety requirements and within a tight construction time. PERI met the demand for efficient construction as well as low personnel costs with the new and innovative RCS MAX Rail Climbing System. A premiere, because RCS MAX was used here for the first time on South Korean soil.
28
Jun
PERI at bauma: Innovative solutions for civil engineering
From 24 to 30 October 2022, the PERI exhibition hall at the northern open-air site (booth FN 719) in Munich will have the motto “Shaping the Future”. In addition to impressive exhibits, live demonstrations, personal discussions and information events, the formwork and scaffolding manufacturer will have many more surprises in store for visitors. Among other things, PERI will be showing innovations from the climbing formwork sector as well as further developments for civil engineering.
28
Jun
PERI shows the future of scaffolding at bauma
From 24 to 30 October 2022, the PERI exhibition hall at the northern open-air site (booth FN 719) in Munich will have the motto “Shaping the Future”. In addition to impressive exhibits, live demonstrations, personal discussions and information events, the scaffolding and formwork manufacturer will have many more surprises in store for visitors. Among other things, PERI will be showing completely new innovations for scaffolding as well as further developments of the digital planning tools.
28
Jun
PERI focuses on sustainability and future viability with innovations at bauma
From 24 to 30 October 2022, the PERI exhibition hall at the northern open-air site (booth FN 719) in Munich will have the motto “Shaping the Future”. In addition to impressive exhibits, live demonstrations, personal discussions and information events, the formwork and scaffolding manufacturer will have many more surprises in store for visitors. For example, PERI will be showing innovative further developments in the wall formwork sector as well as sustainable and digital additions for slab formwork systems.
28
Jun
PERI shows innovative solutions for the construction site of tomorrow at bauma
From 24 to 30 October 2022, the PERI exhibition hall at the northern open-air site (booth FN 719) in Munich will have the motto “Shaping the Future”. In addition to impressive exhibits, live demonstrations, personal discussions and information events, PERI will have numerous other surprises in store. This will allow visitors to experience the comprehensive digital service and product portfolio as well as disruptive technologies at first hand.
18
May
PERI enables nine-month construction period while maintaining high safety standards
PERI supported the construction of the new campus of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat, Morocco. With reliability and customer focus, PERI managed to meet the tight construction deadline of only nine months and helped to ensure that the project was carried out according to strict safety standards. For this construction project, PERI used a just-in-time approach to supply a comprehensive overall solution from a single source, including the new ALPHADECK and HANDSET Alpha Panel Formwork as well as PERI UP Scaffolding solutions.
13
Apr
Significant increase in efficiency through digital monitoring of concrete pressure
The PERI InSite Construction (ISC) Pressure Monitoring Set for formwork systems has won the British Construction Industry Award for Product Innovation of the Year 2021 as well as being recognised in two categories at the Festival of Innovation and Technology 2021. The digital solution helps to optimise the concreting process on the construction site, thus saving time and cutting costs.
05
Apr
Mega Scaffolding Kit comes into its own in the heart of Zurich
Construction management firm Wanner + Fankhauser AG was responsible for planning and overseeing the general refurbishment of Bahnhofplatz 2 in Zurich. The building, built around 1890, was completely hollowed out with the exception of the steel beams, which were still intact.
13
Jan
