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Rautaruukki Launches Construction Solution in Romania
09/24/2008 - Rautaruukki is introducing a new solutions package in Romania that simplifies the design of single-story commercial and industrial buildings and makes their construction more efficient.
Rautaruukki is introducing a new solutions package in Romania that simplifies the design of commercial and industrial buildings and makes their construction more efficient.
Ruukki’s innovative solution includes fast design, manufacture and installation of foundation, steel frame and envelope structures for suitable premises including retail, logistics or industrial operations.
"We are working and further developing innovations that serve the interests of our customers in the construction market," said Saku Sipola, President of Ruukki Construction. “A fast planning and construction process saves our customers and partners' time and resources. This is especially important for the end-user who gets the premises into use much faster.
“Our solutions also mean less financial and operational risk when the various parts of the building are designed and manufactured to fit each other,” added Sipola.
“Our solutions also mean less financial and operational risk when the various parts of the building are designed and manufactured to fit each other,” added Sipola.
Ruukki's new solution enables flexible scaling of building dimensions, and facilitates flexible choices for cladding material as well as for window, door and gate openings. At best, the foundation, frame, walls and roofing can be completed within a couple of months of the customer's order.
"The biggest time saving is reached by the easy and fast design and offering process. We have created a tool—a software application—that enables efficient structural planning together with the customer. A detailed offer can be provided at once," promised Madalina Dumitru Country Marketing Manager of Ruukki Romania. "Also erection of industrial halls is easy with our integrated and prefabricated structures."
Ruukki has had a strong presence in Romania since 2001, serving customers in the commercial and industrial construction sector and residential roofing market through 105 local distributors. Ruukki built a new plant in Bolintin Deal in Romania at an investment of EUR 35 million; the plant’s profile sheet line started up in October 2007 and steel frame production in June 2008. In addition, the plant’s new sandwich panel production line will start in late autumn 2008.
Ruukki's investment has helped to speed up deliveries and enhance project deliveries in Romania and Bulgaria. Ruukki currently employs about 240 people in Romania and by the end of this year will have about 400 people there.
Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integrated systems to the construction and engineering industries. The company has a wide selection of metal products and services. Rautaruukki has operations in 25 countries and employs 14,990 people. Net sales in 2007 totaled EUR 3.9 billion. The Corporation uses the marketing name Ruukki.
