Herrenknecht AG wins bauma Innovation Award 2022 for development of continuous tunnelling

Herrenknecht AG won the highly coveted award bauma Innovation Award 2022 in the category “Machine Technology” for the new development of continuous tunnelling. The award was given for the next innovation boost in the mechanized production of high-performance tunnel infrastructures in all common soft ground constellations (soft ground formations with and without water-bearing layers). Continuous tunnelling, equipped with the latest high technology, leads to a significant reduction in construction times for longer tunnel sections. This new development is being used in a high-impact mobility project in Europe.

Dr. Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht, Founder & CEO of Herrenknecht AG, commented: “Continuous tunnelling is the next significant innovation step in mechanized tunneling. New underground traffic routes have to be built ever faster. Continuous tunnelling gives clients and contractors a decisive time advantage that ultimately benefits the entire project and all partners involved. Railroad, metros, and road tunnels can be built and put into operation significantly faster. I am particularly proud of the Innovation Award because the new tunnelling method was developed and put to use in Schwanau by our experienced engineers together with young colleagues.”

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