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3 Contents Soilmec Company Profile Company 4 History, figures & presence in the world Values 10 Our company core mission and values Innovation 14 Innovative spirit, Research & Development, Training Technologies 16 Development of ground engineering technologies Products 22 Soilmec products

company Soilmec, leading ground engineering for 40 years. Our company is an international leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of equipment for the ground engineering industry.

4 company Soilmec, leading ground engineering for 40 years. Our company is an international leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of equipment for the ground engineering industry. The company was established in 1969 by entrepreneur Mr. Davide Trevisani as Pali Trevisani (today known as Trevi S.p.A.). Since its inception, Soilmec has always developed safe, innovative, cutting-edge technologies and provided the construction industry the full spectrum of equipment solutions. Soilmec equipment is used everyday on jobsites all around the world for bridges, viaducts, motorways, tunnels, underground lines, railways and buildings of all types. We have grown enormously over these four decades. Thanks to a constantly upgraded and broadening range of products and a greatly increased production capability, we are an established landmark in the international ground engineering field. Soilmec has three manufacturing facilities (2 in Italy and 1 in the USA) and our extensive distribution network of agents and branch offices in 45 countries ensure a vast coverage and representation. Soilmec Company Profile 4

Soilmec, a foundation of the TREVI Group We are part of the TREVI Group, a multinational organization that counts on more than 4,000 employees in 20 countries in a structure composed of three Group

5 Soilmec, a foundation of the TREVI Group We are part of the TREVI Group, a multinational organization that counts on more than 4,000 employees in 20 countries in a structure composed of three Group companies and 28 subsidiaries. Each company is specialised in a specific sector of the construction and ground engineering fields. Soilmec s synergy and interaction with the other Group companies is essential. There is no international project of the Group where Soilmec is not involved. Since 1999 the Trevi Group has been listed in the Milan Stock Exchange, a very important attribute that has conferred prestige and substance to all the Group s companies. Soilmec: building underground to support what is built above ground From the original Soilmec logo shaped in 1969 to the present one. A streamlined new logo to convey transparency and dynamicity, while retaining its distinctiveness. The circle, a symbol of precision, quality and reliability; the S of Soilmec standing for a dynamic company at the service of the ground engineering industry. 5 Soilmec Company Profile

Soilmec, everywhere in the world From Patagonia to Hong Kong, from Arab Emirates to Australia, from Italy to Iceland: in more than 90 countries on the 5 continents, a Soilmec machine is working, even

With their robust design, our equipment is fit to work everywhere from the African desert to the American rocky canyons.

Each single problem encountered along the way is an opportunity to grow, improve and innovate.

7 Soilmec, everywhere in the world From Patagonia to Hong Kong, from Arab Emirates to Australia, from Italy to Iceland: in more than 90 countries on the 5 continents, a Soilmec machine is working, even in this moment. Over 90% of our turnover is exported to foreign markets. Everyday our equipment works in all variety of soil and climatic conditions, social contexts, languages, cultures and skills. With their robust design, our equipment is fit to work everywhere from the African desert to the American rocky canyons. The use of Soilmec equipment on jobsites all around the world day by day, tests the effectiveness of the technical solutions Soilmec has developed, under different and difficult working conditions. Each single problem encountered along the way is an opportunity to grow, improve and innovate. Soilmec machines have given a great contribution to the great works made in the world, such as the construction of the Vasco de Gama bridge over the Tago river in Lisbon (Portugal), the consolidation of the Pisa Tower (Italy), the erection of the Ertan dam (P.R. China) and the realisation of a tunnel for Manila s underground system (Philippines). Federico Pagliacci, General Manager 7 Soilmec Company Profile

Soilmec units are working in 90 countries of the world Soilmec internationality rests upon the pillars of a widespread and efficient distribution network including 45 offices around the world of

8 Soilmec units are working in 90 countries of the world Soilmec internationality rests upon the pillars of a widespread and efficient distribution network including 45 offices around the world of distributors, agents and subsidiary companies. Different languages, cultures and habits are not a problem. Our machines are universal and deliver reliable solutions fit for every use. Over the last years, we have invested in the training of our overseas personnel and in the international mobility of our headquarters personnel. Skilled mechanics who have been properly trained, they are qualified to work on any jobsite, everywhere in the world. One of Soilmec s ambitious ojectives is the creation of a growing international community that includes all the mechanics and operators in the ground engineering field, the partners and the workers categories of the sector. When designing a machine, you shall never forget that it is going to work on all the 5 continents... Will it be easy to use and safe for everyone? This is the most important question that a designer has to answer Alberto Antonelli, Technical Department Soilmec Company Profile 8

9 Soilmec in figures Soilmec equipment production growth rate 6 operational centers, sqm including indoors 15 representative offices 120% 100% 80% 60% CAGR +35% 12 subsidiary companies 40% 20% 45 distribution companies Year persons included in Soilmec activity, of which: 430 employees 280 network / after sales 125 engineers and R & D 9 Soilmec Company Profile

values The strength of the individual The value of our Group The man, his mind, his strength, his ability to find solutions, to deal with the unexpected, to learn from his mistakes, to teach the

Attention to employees and their families, training and valuing the younger generations, improving their skills with the support of the more experienced are just some of the aspects Soilmec has

10 values The strength of the individual The value of our Group The man, his mind, his strength, his ability to find solutions, to deal with the unexpected, to learn from his mistakes, to teach the others and to improve. It is the man who is the real resource to invest in, even before the machines. Attention to employees and their families, training and valuing the younger generations, improving their skills with the support of the more experienced are just some of the aspects Soilmec has always invested in. Perhaps this is why the people who work at Soilmec value it; the average personnel turn-over is lower than 1%. Set up as a family business, Soilmec has gradually become a very large team where passion and team spirit permeate all categories: owners, managers, white and blue-collars. And the team bonds are made stronger by sharing feelings: from daily hard work to the joy of the final outcome, from individual committment to team satisfaction. A team spirit that goes beyond our organisation and domestic borders, ideally joining together more than 4,000 employees of the TREVI Group worldwide. Once I knew all the workers names. Today it is impossible but the company spirit is unchanged. We employ more than 4,000 people all over the world, 4,000 families for a total of 12,000 people linked to the Trevi Group. We are very proud of this. Gianluigi Trevisani, Managing Director The winning strategy at the base of a company s success is to convert the stress into energy and a positive attitude. This transforms the company into a real team. Simone Trevisani, Managing Director Soilmec Company Profile 10

values Thinking ahead Supporting customers A man s brain determines his capability to come up with new ideas and find innovative solutions, often in a short time and under hard conditions.

Thinking ahead, reaching new horizons, inventing products for markets yet to discover... an ongoing and enthralling challenge.

11 values Thinking ahead Supporting customers A man s brain determines his capability to come up with new ideas and find innovative solutions, often in a short time and under hard conditions. This is the engine propelling Soilmec. Innovation, with its good share of risk and adventure, has always found our doors open. Ideas that often seemed utopian turned out to be winning bets. Thinking ahead, reaching new horizons, inventing products for markets yet to discover... an ongoing and enthralling challenge. In over 40 years of experience, we have created a distinctive brand that customers trust. Customers are loyal to our brand because they know that they can count on a reliable product, which is safe to use, tested and checked on site. This is not all: our customers have the guarantee of complete support, from the technical training of their personnel to the after-sales assistance, from the quick supply of spare parts to problem solving, even under the most complicated circumstances. In fact, our customer service is active every day, 24 hours. A satisfied customer is our greatest reward! Every single problem is an opportunity to improve, grow, innovate. This is the winning philosophy Soilmec has built on all through these years. Marco Pedrelli, Technical Dept. Our strongpoint is to offer a complete product range for all the sectors of the ground engineering industry: whatever you need, to build solid underground foundations that can bear what is going to be erected above, we have it. And so you make customers loyal to your Brand. Federico Pagliacci, General Director 11 Soilmec Company Profile

Quality certifications are not an obligation but rather an instrument necessary to grow. Compliance to safety standards is intended as respect towards customers and employees alike.

Quality UNI EN ISO 9001 certification awarded in 1990. An important goal that is not the finishing post but the basis to start from any time you want to attain higher quality standards.

12 Quality certifications are not an obligation but rather an instrument necessary to grow. Compliance to safety standards is intended as respect towards customers and employees alike. Attention to the environment is regarded as the only form of sustainable development. These are our values for a production policy which is friendly to the enviroment and the man. Quality UNI EN ISO 9001 certification awarded in An important goal that is not the finishing post but the basis to start from any time you want to attain higher quality standards. It is valid at the international level. Safety Zero accidents: another ambitious target. A constant, daily committment to ensure a safe working environment for our personnel and safe equipment for our customers. A committment which is not only the responsibility of our higher management and safety department but also of every trained employee. Outcome: our accident rate is one of the lowest in our industrial category. Environment ISO certification awarded in It certifies our system of environmental management which we consider an ongoing commitment to preserve the environment quality. We run strict controls to limit the pollution as much as possible in terms of produced waste, litter, and emitted noise. Soilmec Company Profile 12

innovation Shaping new ideas A number of years ago, we changed from manual drafting to the sophisticated computer aided design software PRO Engineering.

14 innovation Shaping new ideas A number of years ago, we changed from manual drafting to the sophisticated computer aided design software PRO Engineering. Now, there are more than 30 PRO/E workstations and 3 PRO Mechanica workstations for structural and kinematic calculations. This is an example of the importance that innovation, big or small, has always held within our organization s history. The forward-thinking attitude of our organisation, from top to bottom, has brought us to the forefront of innovative technology and the creation of new, higher performing products in line with the market s requirements. Investing in innovation, research, and development is a strategic, winning necessity. But innovation and new solutions are not effortless. It requires a qualified staff of designers with extensive experience, with advanced instrumentation and, above all, constant education, even on site, to shape new minds and resources. Innovation steps 1969 RT3-S, Soilmec mechanical rotary machine 1980 SM-305, machine for micropiling 1980 BH, hydraulic grab for diaphragm walls 1985 R-12E, hydraulic rotary drilling rig, completely self-erecting 1987 Expanding undercarriage on a drill rig 1989 TREVIPARK, a completely automatic underground parking system 1995 CM-40, self-erecting rig transportable with kelly in place 1995 Self mounting counterweight 1996 PRETUNNEL, equipment for cutting and casting of tunnel final lining 1998 CDW, equipment for digging and simoultaneous casting of a diaphragm walls 2005 DMS, the first monitoring and recording software on drilling equipment 2005 SC-120, multipurpose foundation crane 2006 DISPLACEMENT method, for piles performed without soil removal 2007 HYDROMILL system, milling unit with very high depths GEOTHERMAL equipment, for heat extraction from ground and its assignment Innovation, training, research: the three pillars of our success Soilmec Company Profile 14

We want to make sure that, with their trained personnel, our customers are always in control of their equipment and can solve any problem. Training is not only verbal.

15 innovation Training towards innovation There is no reaping without sowing. Training is essential to innovation. This is the rationale for Soilmec Academy, a training school which is open both to our customers and staff. We want to make sure that, with their trained personnel, our customers are always in control of their equipment and can solve any problem. Training is not only verbal. The practical side is just as important to train the mind. In fact, from time to time, it is paramount to send our technical staff to job-sites and see the real problems of the machines in operation. This will enable them to develop new solutions when designing new equipment. 15 Soilmec Company Profile

technologies A production revolution. From craftsmanship to industry. Since 1990 we have initiated a complete change in our production system.

16 technologies A production revolution. From craftsmanship to industry. Since 1990 we have initiated a complete change in our production system. Our initial craftsman-style system, where machines were made to order, has gradually evolved to a more industry-oriented one. The moving assembly line production in our plants is our response to the pressing market s demand. This is an investment that our customers have appreciated because our rigs are a good money value, even when they are used. They are always performing well and are made to last. However our mass-production is flexible. Upon request, we can manufacture customised machines for specific requirements. Solid and reliable equipment that can stand the test of time A higher quality control. Over the last few years, we have contracted out the construction of our fabricated steel components to qualified partners while maintaining designing, assembling, and testing in house. Additionally, a step-by-step improvement of our workshops has allowed the production of more complex machines, from drilling attachments to fit on existing units to crawler and truck-mounted rigs with easier transport to jobsites; from self-erecting rigs that erect the mast automatically to large cranes. Our big investments for big changes policy has proven successful, confirming our market leadership for the foundation sector. We like to consider ourselves as industrial craftsmen. The strong passion of craftsmen is coupled with the preparation and reliability of a large industrial group Simone Trevisani, Managing Director Soilmec Company Profile 16

18 technologies Underground technology Our foundation technologies are considered among the most innovative. The results you can now attain were once thought impossible, as for example, the construction of displacement piles (no soil extraction) and tunnel widening from two to three lanes without stopping vehicle circulation. They can be performed by different Soilmec models that are all compact and multifunctional. Each model is made to be prearranged with a choice of kits that can be fitted according to the job requirements. Foundations, diaphragm walls, consolidations, tunnels. We always have the solution. Soilmec Company Profile 18

Piles Bored piles Bored piles are the most versatile and widely used technology in deep foundations. Drilling diameters can vary between 400 and 3000 mm and more. Depths can reach more than 80 m.

The range of diameters vary from 40 to 140 cm, and depths from 25 to 33 m.

Walls Diaphragm walls Diaphragm walls are walls built below ground level starting from the surface.

20 Piles Bored piles Bored piles are the most versatile and widely used technology in deep foundations. Drilling diameters can vary between 400 and 3000 mm and more. Depths can reach more than 80 m. Continuous flight auger piles The CFA piles - drilled by continuous flight auger rotary system combine the advantages of the driven piles with no soil removal, with the versatility of bored piles. The range of diameters vary from 40 to 140 cm, and depths from 25 to 33 m. Discrepile Displacement Piles technology (also known as Discrepiles technology ) is meant to perform piles without soil removal and either driving precast elements or cast piles in-situ. Walls Diaphragm walls Diaphragm walls are walls built below ground level starting from the surface. This technique evolved from one hundred years use of bentonite in well drilling fluids in order to stabilize uncased drill holes. They are constructed by digging a trench or panel filled with bentonite mud, placing reinforcement, and then displacing the slurry by means of concrete casting from the bottom up. CDW - continuous diaphragm walls The CDW system has been developed to enable the simultaneous excavation and concreting of diaphragm walls. Execution of the wall is a continuous process, so that production rate is nearly twice than that of traditional methods. Cased secant piles / Cased augered piles methods The CSP (Cased Secant Piles) system has been developed for the execution of secant piles to form a continuous diaphragm wall. The CAP (Cased Augered Piles) system has been developed for the execution of berlinese type wall. The FoW (Front of the Wall) system has been developed for drilling in front of existing buildings. Reverse circulation Reverse Circulation Drilling technology is also known as air-lift drilling. Compressed air is fed into the drill stem and it is released just above the drilling tool. Here, it reduces the density of the drilling mud and creates a differential pressure that lifts the drilling mud inside the drill stem. Soilmec Company Profile 20

Soil consolidations Jet grouting Jet-Grouting technique consists of disintegrating the soil and mixing it with cement mixtures by means of high pressure jets.

Multimix Cement grout is injected into the soil at a low pressure.

21 Soil consolidations Jet grouting Jet-Grouting technique consists of disintegrating the soil and mixing it with cement mixtures by means of high pressure jets. Trevimix Cement in powder form is pneumatically fed into the soil by means of a compressed air flow at low pressure, which then is blended with the soil by a proper tool. Multimix Cement grout is injected into the soil at a low pressure. Turbojet Turbojet is a combination of mechanical mixing and jet grouting, using powerful equipment to increase the production rate and enhance the quality of the final product. During downward phase, cement based grout is injected at high speed through the nozzles, to disintegrate and then blend the soil to form into a column. Columns of mm diam. can be built. The technique works well in cohesive and cohesionless soils. Tunnel Pretunnel Pretunnel system is based on the construction of sequential conical vaults. The vault may be used for temporary tunnel support or, according to its thickness, to completely replace the tunnel permanent final lining. The vault is made by drilling with a cutting module; this module is first put into position and then moved along the tunnel edge. Tunnel consolidation The TREVI Group has designed, tested and successfully used a tunnel consolidation technology known as R.P.U.M. (Reinforced Protective Umbrella System). This method is ideal for those tunnels with an unstable or short-term stable core face condition. Before excavating, a series of sub-horizontal elements are installed to consolidate the soil beyond the tunnel face. Then exacavation is made in total safety, under the protection of an arch-shaped shell, using specially designed forepiling equipment. The working experience of every designer should commence on a job-site. There, they can understand the real problems and shape effective and innovative solutions. Gianluigi Trevisani, Managing Director 21 Soilmec Company Profile

22 products Becoming more powerful When our operations started in 1969, our manufacturing facility just spread across a small area near Cesena. Today, Soilmec production units are spread across more than 15 hectars which are complemented by the 5 in Conegliano Veneto and the 10 in Conroe, Texas. Our broad production range caters to many sectors of ground engineering, in the most comprehensive way; everywhere in the world, under every condition. 3,000 manufactured units, with machines ranging from 4 to 150 ton weight

Hydraulic rotary rigs mounted on crawler unit Self-erecting and easily transportable equipment that cuts assembling and diasassembling costs.

23 Hydraulic rotary rigs mounted on crawler unit Self-erecting and easily transportable equipment that cuts assembling and diasassembling costs. Designed to drive casing elements with rotary, piston/winch crowd system or with the aide of a casing oscillator. Truck mounted hydraulic rotary rigs Rigs designed to be mounted on any type or 3 axle trucks. The ensuing weight and dimensions permit normal circulation on the road. Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) rotary rig mounted on crawler units Self-erecting hydraulic equipment mounted on Soilmec crawler units. A number of conversion kits allow the execution of: driven and cast-in-situ piles; prefabricated driven piles; vibrated driven piles; bored piles in rocky soils; drains; continuous flight auger. Cranes Soilmec has developed a full range of multipurpose foundation cranes ranging from 20 to 120 ton capacity. The base carrier is designed with built-in facilities for foundation technologies such as hydraulic vibrohammer, casing oscillator, hammer grab and hydraulic rotary. The RT3, the first model Soilmec ever made, has been a real winner. 2,000 units have been manufactured and sold all over the world from 1969 to this day. An easy-to-use rig that is versatile to fit with a large range of products. These are the strongpoints of a model that has made the history in ground engineering. Federico Pagliacci, General Manager

Versatile equipment, easy to move and safe to use Cranes attachment rigs Equipment for the execution of bored piles up to 2500 mm diam. (3000 mm with underreamer) at a max depth of 102 m.

24 Versatile equipment, easy to move and safe to use Cranes attachment rigs Equipment for the execution of bored piles up to 2500 mm diam. (3000 mm with underreamer) at a max depth of 102 m. These rigs can be used together a casing oscillator. The R-25 can drive casing directly with the rotary; it can be mounted on any type of crane with a min. 40/50 ton capacity. It is high performance and reliable. Diaphragm wall equipment Mechanical-type diaphragm wall grabs They can be rectangular or round jaws. The jaws and rope pulleys can be quickly replaced on site without any problem. Their design allows light chiselling work. Soilmec Company Profile 24

25 Hydraulic-type diaphragm wall grabs Our BH grabs build on the operational advantages of mechanical and hydraulic kelly-type designs. Tunnel consolidation equipment The demand for faster tunnel excavations has led our engineers to design tunnelling equipment with a longer rotary stroke to install reinforcing elements longer than 50 m, with a minimum idling time. Each drill guide (mast) is mounted on two slew rings and two hydraulic rams (back and front). A sliding frame helps set the slew ring at different heights in order to center the tunnel axis. The drill guide rotates 180. Micropiles, anchoring, jet grouting Hydraulic base units available on crawlers, skid, wheels, decauville, truck. Drilling systems include: down the hole hammer, top hammer, air or air & water fluids, with casing, continuous flight auger, jet grouting. For the execution of: injection piles and anchors, tie-backs, micropiles, coring for soil investigations. Drilling accessories Concrete Pumps, Bentonite Mud Equipment, Grouting Equipment, High Pressure Pumps, Casing Oscillator, Extractors, Vibrators, Drilling Tools. Mechanised automatic car parks We design, build and install mechanised automatic car parks. Trevipark is ideal for courtyards and gardens. The entrance, either at floor or underground level, does not compromise the surrounding environment. The compact size of the entry/exit bay makes Trevipark s environmental impact negligible. Car safety is ensured by the anti-intrusion, firefighting, anti-flood and ventilation protective systems, which are all computer-controlled. The Trevipark system can park more than 100 cars within a 20 m diameter footprint. An intelligent solution for an effective management of city traffic.

This is our company s history and our vital strength in the world. Our mission and shared values. The significance of innovation and training, advanced technologies and product range.

26 This is our company s history and our vital strength in the world. Our mission and shared values. The significance of innovation and training, advanced technologies and product range. Our clear, ambitious goal is to be a reference point for the international community of the ground engineeering field. Broadening our present horizon: we aspire to provide a Soilmec unit for any ground engineering job around the world. Soilmec Company Profile 26

28 SOILMEC S.P.A. Via Dismano, Cesena (FC) Tel fax info@soilmec.it

TECHNOLOGY. Hydromill

TECHNOLOGY. Hydromill TECHNOLOGY Hydromill Everywhere the diaphragm wall market is moving to higher and higher targets in terms of depth and verticality control. Metro stations, new foundations for residential and commercial