Ranshofen (AT)

AMAG Austria Metall AG

The largest industrial construction site in Austria in 2016. The cold rolling mill at Austria Metall AG in Ranshofen, Upper Austria.

WIEHAG designed, produced and assembled over 2,800 timber parts for the large-scale project.

Project data

The project in figures

540 m long
200 m wide
26 m high
50,000 m² roofed area
6,000 m³ glued laminated timber
- 172 double tapered beams
- 160 alternating girders
approx. 2,800 timber structural components
approx. 50 tonnes of steel parts and fasteners
100 special transports with a total length of 46 metres

A reliable partner for large spans

It was important for us to be able to roof over large widths of the hall without intermediate supports. The technical problem-solving expertise and delivery reliability convinced us.

— Dr. Helmut Kaufmann, Chief Technical Officer, AMAG Austria Metall AG