Traditionally, strengthening existing structures involves applying several centimeters of shotcrete combined with steel reinforcement. However, innovative methods—such as the use of carbon-reinforced concrete—are gaining increasing importance,...

Reinforcement of historic ceilings in the German Optical Museum in Jena How much of the existing structure can we preserve if we are brave enough to think outside the box? This question symbolizes the renovation of the German Optical Museum in...

Space Eye in Uecht: an observatory with a visionary facade made of carbon-reinforced concrete The Space Eye in Uecht near Bern is not only a modern observatory, but also an architectural masterpiece. In addition to the largest public telescope in...

The black facade of the Montblanc building is aesthetic, eye-catching and structurally demanding The writing instrument manufacturer Montblanc has set up a permanent exhibition in Hamburg. The new building is characterized by its black, elaborately...

The Neuer Gehren retirement center in Erlenbach offers modern living space for older people. The new building was planned by Graber Pulver Architekten AG of Zurich and completed in 2017. Steiner AG was responsible as the general contractor. The...

In November 2010, the world's longest bridge made of textile-reinforced concrete was opened in Albstadt-Lautlingen. The new pedestrian and cyclist bridge was built in response to the increasing safety deficiencies of the old reinforced concrete...

Sustainable Construction for the Future With the completion of the new bridge in Neuhofen an der Krems in 2024, a pioneering construction project has been realized. The uniqueness of this project lies in the use of carbon concrete, an innovative...

A neighborhood for several generations and environmental protectionA neighborhood is currently being built in Wangen in southern Germany that impresses in two ways – firstly with its usage concept and secondly with its construction. The usage concept...

A pilot application for modular bridge construction was realized as part of this innovative development project in Saxony. The central construction element is a precast bridge girder made of carbon concrete, which was designed as a sustainable,...

We’re thrilled to share this video showcasing the application of our solidian Primafloor by our partner Bayrak İnşaat at a residential construction site in Sakarya, Turkey. Although Primafloor is engineered and optimized specifically for screed...

In this project, Anderten lock was repaired with non-metallic reinforcement. The chambers were originally built as reinforced concrete walls with an inner brick lining. As a special feature, five levels of economizer basins are arranged one above the...

We are thrilled to share the remarkable achievement of the Rijeka-based team at the prestigious Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco under the patronage of Prince Albert II. Members of the Association of Applied...

In this project, an old sewer was renovated with carbon concrete, significantly extending its service life. The reinforcement was supplied in rolls in our CARGO system for easy product handling. The roll with a width of 2.3 m had approx. 175...

We are proud to support the PROeco eco-catamaran, a groundbreaking vessel partially made from natural, eco-friendly materials, including our Woven Roving Natural fabric, and powered by solar energy. This 19-meter long, 7.5-meter wide catamaran can...

In collaboration with our long-standing partner from the ceramic slab industry, we develop optimal reinforcement solutions. By combining our expertise and years of experience, we ensure the highest quality and performance. Together, we tested...

ASFINAG has successfully completed the complex renovation of the Bruck/Mur junction, which connects the S 6 Semmering expressway with the S 35 Brucker expressway. The project involved renewing the ramps, three water protection systems, four bridges...

Following water damage in a swimming pool, the subsequent restoration concept demanded stringent crack width limitation for the new floor slab. This requirement was effectively met using solidian ANTICRACK in a two-layer design. To ensure precise...

After 84 years, the ERNE AG Bauunternehmung is renovating the dilapidated Schwaderlocher Steg in Albbruck this year. The challenge was that the paving slab could only have a thickness of 9 cm, a feat impossible with ordinary reinforced concrete....

Horizontal and vertical elements are securely mounted in front of the windows, enclosing the entire building. The interplay between space and light was a crucial aspect of the façade design. This project wouldn’t have been feasible with traditional...

The pilgrimage cathedral in Neviges, opened in 1968, exemplifies the Brutalist architectural style. However, one drawback of the fair-faced concrete roof was its tendency to leak over time. An innovative solution that retains the character of this...

The Cadre Haut model from our partner Cyclik features joints reinforced with our kelteks Woven Roving natural. Cadre Haut is a pioneering eco-designed electric bike, compliant with European standards, made from natural materials such as bamboo and...

Our kelteks Woven Roving Glass fabric is a key reinforcement component in the products crafted by our partner, Brianza Plastica SpA. With its unparalleled combination of lightweight durability and superior strength, it is the preferred choice for...

In partnership with Branagh Marine Composites, we enhance the performance of lightweight boats using kelteks Unidirectional (UD) carbon fabric, enabling them to achieve exceptional speed and agility. Our UD carbon fabric significantly increases the...

In 2017, KNAAK+REICH project office was tasked with strengthening the structure of an underground car parkand protecting it from further corrosion. To minimize the load on the approximately 1,600 m² area, a lightweight solution was essential. The project...

In a significant advancement for civil engineering, the first two road bridges made of carbon concrete have been completed in Albstadt Margrethausen and Peffingen. These structures demonstrate the exceptional load-bearing capacity of carbon...

Three high-rise buildings featuring over 300 apartments are set to transform the skyline with their striking 30 mm thick carbon concrete façade panels. Achieving such thin façades through traditional methods is nearly impossible, but with solidian...

The pedestrian bridge in Albstadt-Ebingen marks a new chapter in bridge construction: it is the first bridge in the world to be built entirely from carbon concrete – a true pioneering achievement that points the way toward the future of...

The Carolabridge, a crucial artery in Dresden's city traffic network, had suffered significant wear and tear due to environmental influences and weathering, necessitating an extensive restoration. This project also included plans to widen the...

In 2019, the world's first integral wooden bridgefeaturing textile concrete was constructed. This innovative bridge combines wood and carbon concrete, showcasing the unique strengths of both materials. During the planning stage, the slimness and high...

In 2018, the laboratory building of the Center for Advancing Electronics at the Technical University of Dresden underwent significant renovation, modernization, and expansion. As part of this project, a 198 m² artistic concrete façade was created using...

For the cladding of bridgepylons at a height of 320 meters, the façade panels needed to be both lightweight and strong. Due to the substructure requirements and the challenges of handling at such great heights, each panel's weight was capped at a...

We supported Strohm und Söhne e.V. with the supply of sandwich materials and glass fibers. This enabled the team to make progress towards lightweight engineering for their high-performance vehicle parts. Both materials have been used in the...