Titel Announcing a new Global Force in the Design, Engineering, Fabrication and Installation of complex Cable & Tensile Membrane Structures and Light Weight Building Envelope Solutions
FabriTec Structures and Guard-All Building Solutions partner with PFEIFER s business unit, Cable Structures, and its subsidiary Covertex We are delighted to announce that PFEIFER Seilund Hebetechnik GmbH, with its business unit, Cable Structures, the world leader in the design, manufacturing and construction of architectural cable structures has acquired an ownership interest in the Dallas, Texas based FabriTec Structures and Guard- All Building Solutions. Last year, German-based PFEIFER acquired the Shanghai-based Covertex, an industry leader in PTFE, PVC and ETFE membrane manufacturing and in March 2016 acquired Austrian-based ErneuEner- Plus (now PFEIFER Systems), a specialist in retractable and movable structures. By combining these new acquisitions, PFEIFER, with its rich history and enduring 400-year-long reputation, is creating a global organization with unparalleled technical and commercial experience and manufacturing resources. PFEIFER now becomes the most integrated light weight structure specialist in the world. These new alliances will further enhance PFEIFER Group s capabilities to undertake large iconic projects around the world. 2
Key Points The merged PFEIFER Group of Companies will have about 1,400 employees operating out of 20 different countries. The companies management in the new partnership will remain with Mr. Basil Haymann as the Chairman of FabriTec with Mr. Garry Becker as President and Mrs. Dot Haymann will remain the Chairman of Guard-All with Mr. Peter Bielefeld as President. The North American head office will remain in Dallas- Texas with satellite offices in Buffalo-NY, Tustin-CA, Saskatoon-Saskatchewan-Canada, Toronto-Ontario- Canada and an office servicing Latin & South America in Guadalajara-Mexico. PFEIFER s business unit, Cable Structures, with its head office in Memmingen-Germany, now has its presence all over the world with offices in Shanghai- China, Singapore-Malaysia, Doha-Qatar, Satteins- Austria and the new organization in North America. 3
Executive Quotes Mr. Gerhard Pfeifer, President of the PFEIFER Group: This is a transformational deal for both companies that combines two best-in-class industry leaders to form a fully integrated organization capable of delivering turn-key services from project concept to completion. We are now the only specialty construction company in the world with the capabilities and experience to manufacture cables, stainless steel hardware, structural steel as well as ETFE, PTFE and PVC membrane fabrication on a very large scale and a team to design, supply and install retractable and movable systems. By combining our financial resources, together with our technical, commercial, manufacturing and installation capabilities, we have the ability to cost effectively execute a wide range of projects from small and simple to very large and complex. 4
Executive Quotes Mr. Basil Haymann, Chairman of FabriTec Structures: This new strategic alliance with PFEIFER will allow FabriTec to achieve its long term goal to become the preferred vendor on major iconic stadium projects throughout North and South America, as well as providing PFEIFER with additional resources for its other global pursuits. Today we have the most experienced, vertically integrated, sales, preconstruction, engineering, manufacturing and construction team in North and South America. Together with PFEIFER our specialty construction group has unparalleled ability to offer a complete, turnkey portfolio from design, engineering, steel, cable and membrane fabrication, to project management and construction with warranty and post-completion services to all our customers. You couldn t have a better marriage of two companies that complement each other s skill sets, capabilities and approach to doing business the right way. 5
Company Profiles PFEIFER Seil- und Hebetechnik FabriTec Structures PFEIFER Seil- und Hebetechnik is an innovative global leader in the manufacture of rope, cable structures and connecting and lifting products. With its business unit, Cable Structures, PFEIFER has been involved with the design and construction of a variety of iconic projects globally including Slaski Stadium (Chorzów, Poland), Cape Town Stadium (Cape Town, South Africa), Moses Mabhida Stadium (Durban, South Africa), AWD Arena (Hanover, Germany), Time Warner Center (New York, NY), Liberty Bridge (Greenville, SC), Doha City Center Roof and Facade (Doha, Qatar), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville, AR) to name just a few of the numerous projects the company has worked on internationally. www.pfeifer.info FabriTec Structures is a design build tensioned membrane structure and tensile membrane roofing specialist working with PTFE, PVC and ETFE membranes focusing predominantly in North and South America. FabriTec has been involved with the design and construction of many of the most innovative and iconic tensile structures in North America including the BC Place Stadium roof replacement (Vancouver, BC), ASU Skysong (Mesa, AZ), MGM City Center (Las Vegas, NV), OmniLife Stadium (Guadalajara, MX) and Rosa Parks Transit Center (Detroit, MI). www.fabritecstructures.com 6
Company Profiles Guard-All Building Solutions PFEIFER Covertex Guard-All has been involved in the design, manufacture and construction of pre-engineered clear-span frame/membrane structures throughout North America and beyond. Notable projects include: Cheshire Community Pool (Cheshire, CT), Fertilizer Storage Facility (Maillag, AB, CA), Road Salt Distribution Center (Elkins, WVA), Equipment Repair and Storage Facility (Shell Albion Sands, AB). www.guard-all.com PFEIFER Covertex is world renowned for designing, engineering, fabricating and installing membrane including PTFE, PVC and ETFE. Examples of unique projects fabricated by PFEIFER Covertex include German-Chinese house (Shanghai, China), National Stadium (Beijing, China), Suzhou SIP (Suzhou, China), Guangzhou South Rail Station (Guangzhou, China), Canary Wharf (London, UK), Hong Kong Airport (Hong Kong, China), Metro Line 11 (Shanghai, China) to name a few of the many projects completed. www.covertex.com.cn 7
Company Profiles PFEIFER Systems PFEIFER Group PFEIFER Systems is a company specialized in control engineering for renewable energy, cable cars and retractable and movable light weight structures in Satteins, Austria. With its Managing Director, Dr. Martin Jenni, it has provided the engineering for the retractable roof at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada), the retractable shade canopy at Baharah Place in Doha (Qatar) and many others. www.pfeifer-systems.at The PFEIFER Group is a medium sized, family owned and operated company with its headquarters located in Memmingen/Germany. PFEIFER stands for premium applied technology solutions in rope applications, lifting, construction, attachment & lashing equipment and cable structure technology. With three parent companies, eight business units and 30 operating companies in 20 countries worldwide, PFEIFER is among the innovation and technology leaders in its sector. www.pfeifer.info 8
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