Exhibitors
Gold Sponsor Partner As the worlds largest Geotechnical contractor, Soletanche Bachy are pleased to support DFI 2010 a world leading Geotechnical event. Soletanche Bachy are creator of a wide range of geotechnical processes and plant that have become worldwide references. Our aim is to provide an innovative, high quality, cost effective, sustainable, safe, geotechnical solution to programme and budget. For more information, please visit: www.soletanche-bachy.com |
Key Partner & Exhibitor
BAUER Technologies is the UK contracting business of the BAUER Group. We specialise in the design and installation of large diameter piles, diaphragm walls, geothermal systems, under-ream piles and in-situ piled retaining walls on projects throughout the UK. The BAUER name is synonymous the world over with the highest standards in foundation engineering. To ensure that we are able to deliver these standards to our clients, we have developed a company strategy of concentrating our efforts on those specific areas in which BAUER Technologies excels. The close assistance of our parent company BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH enables us to deliver the most complex projects anywhere in the UK. |
Bronze Partner & Exhibitor The style of the firm LIM S.A. is the design, the manufacture and the marketing of measurement electronic equipment and associated software specialized for drilling, grouting and special foundations instrumentation. For Ground engineering and special foundations, different instruments and software are available according to the application. For more information, please visit: http://lim.eu/ |
Exhibitor
ABI Equipment Limited is the UK subsidiary of the highly respected German piling rig and piling equipment manufacturer ABI Group. The Group consists of several well established brands: ABI - telescopic piling rigs, innovative rig attachments and excavator attachments ABI Equipment is tasked with looking after Group interests in the UK and Republic of Ireland. We offer new and used piling equipment for sale and for hire (with and without certified operators). This is fully supported by a team of experienced piling equipment personnel together with factory trained service technicians. We can undertake major repairs and equipment refurbishment. Original spare parts are available off the shelf in the UK. Our clients receive a high level of personalised support and we work closely with them to develop project specific solutions. This approach is greatly valued by our clients who already understand the benefits of dealing with one of Europe's leading piling equipment manufacturers. |
For more information, please visit: www.allu.net |
Bermingham Foundation Solutions is a leading manufacturer of diesel pile driving hammers, reverse-circulation-drills, leads, and custom foundation equipment. Bermingham (1897) is also Canada’s oldest foundation contractor. Fourth-generation owner Patrick Bermingham is the inventor of the patented StatnamicTM load testing method. Characterized by innovation and practicality, Bermingham leads the industry in custom foundation solutions, pile-driving, and drilling technology. |
BRUECKNER GRUNDBAU and HW DEWATERING are independent sister companies under the roof of the GEWAG construction holding. Based in Germany and operating Europe-wide, the companies specializing in geotechnical works and dewatering are among the market leaders in these fields. They offer consultation, design and execution. |
BSP International Foundations Manufacturer’s of A) Piling Hammers for many piling applications. Freely-Suspended to Crane-based Leader and dedicated piling-rigs/barges. Powered by free-standing Hydraulic-Packs or from the crane/piling-rig base B) ‘Rapid-Impact-Compaction’ equipment used to densify granular soils. The technique treats areas of soil in a fast, safe and efficient manner For more information, please visit: www.bsp-if.com |
 With more than 45 years of experience in building foundation equipment Casagrande has gained recognition as a world leader in this field. Our custom designed, high calibre machines have become the premier choice of geotechnical engineering contractors. Casagrande is present with its own product on the world market in the field of machinery and equipment for geotechnical engineering. Casagrande’s foundations division specializes in the design and manufacture of hydraulic crawler cranes, machines and equipment for the construction of bored piles and diaphragm walls, drilling rigs for the installation of ground anchors, micropiles, machines for jet grouting, soil investigation and geothermal drilling rigs. We operate also in the tunnelling field in the design and manufacture of machines for forepoling and we supply batching and treatment plants for grouts and drilling muds. We strive to provide our clients with unmatched quality and performance by offering state of the art products backed by unparalleled service and support at the most competitive prices in the industry. Our mission is to make the company a reference for the engineering industry, for our competitors, suppliers and for the social environment. For more information, please visit: www.casagrandegroup.com |
 Cementation Skanska has provided a Century of Engineering Excellence Foundations and Ground Engineering in the UK. Founded in 1910, we are one of the largest UK Piling and Specialist Geotechnical Engineering contractors offering a comprehensive range of services comprising all bored and driven piling techniques, retaining walls, mini-piling, anchoring, and ground improvement and specialist grouting techniques. We operate across infrastructure and commercial markets, using our fleet of modern foundations equipment supported by our extensive plant maintenance workshops and manufacturing facilities. We are equally proud of our outstanding in-house geotechnical design team of highly-qualified geotechnical and civil engineers. We are part of Skanska UK plc - with offices throughout the UK and Ireland. Cementation Skanska is a leading member of the Skanska Foundations Group; operating across the world to combine local knowledge with global strength to provide tailored solutions to geotechnical challenges in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the USA. For more information, please visit: www.skanska.co.uk |
Geokon, Inc. manufactures a full-range of high-quality geotechnical instrumentation suitable for monitoring the safety and stability of a variety of civil and mining structures including piles, foundations, tunnels, dams, mine openings, etc. Geokon's product line includes piezometers, pressure cells, strain gages, inclinometers, load cells, extensometers, settlement systems, dataloggers, etc. |
Geotechnical Observations (GeO) provide high quality field instrumentation programmes for all types of civil engineering projects. The company has worked on many high profile projects such as Heathrow Terminal 5, Wembley Stadium and the M25 at Godstone, as well as smaller projects such as the development of 60 Cheval Place in Knightsbridge. GeO is able to offer geotechnical knowledge and instrumentation know-how, which combine to enhance our client’s understanding of the projects being monitored. |
GIKEN was established in January 1967, Japan to provide construction solutions preventing environmental damage. In 1975, the world's first reaction-based hydraulic jack-in and extraction machine, the "Silent Piler", was developed to provide means of silent and vibration-free piling. To build upon the success in Japan, GIKEN is spreading the unique silent piling technologies all over the world. GIKEN's activities cover the whole process of construction solutions including proposals of new construction methods, development of machinery to practically perform those methods, and execution know-how of construction works in actual projects. |
Groundforce have been supporting the construction industry for over 20 years with an enviable portfolio of products and services developed to meet the challenges and stringent safety requirements of today’s market. |
GroundSure
Our services are utilised by a diverse range of clients including geo-environmental consultants, property investors, banks, insurers, developers and lawyers |
 Geokon, Inc. manufactures a full-range of high-quality geotechnical instrumentation suitable for monitoring the safety and stability of a variety of civil and mining structures including piles, foundations, tunnels, dams, mine openings, etc. Geokon's product line includes piezometers, pressure cells, strain gages, inclinometers, load cells, extensometers, settlement systems, dataloggers, etc. For more information, please visit: www.ihcmerwede.com |
 The company JEAN LUTZ SA both manufactures and installs specialized measuring instrumentation, which is used in large foundation works such as grouting, drilling, piling, micropiles, etc. Each foundations process has an associated software which analyses the measurement data and produces reports which summarize the work carried out. For more information, please visit: www.jeanlutzsa.fr |
Keller
Keller Ltd offers a full range of geotechnical solutions through its six divisions: Keller Foundations leaders in ground improvement- vibro compaction/ replacement, dynamic compaction, and various piling techniques. Keller Geotechnique providing specialist grouting techniques, restricted access piling, dry soil mixing, ground anchoring, soil nailing and various complimentary environmental solutions. Phi Group specialise in retaining structures designing, supplying and building Permacrib retaining walls, soil panels, modular block reinforced earth and reinforced soil slopes. Colcrete Eurodrill manufacture grouting equipment and drilling consumables. Getec provide geotechnical instrumentation & monitoring systems. Intermesh markets welded and woven wire gabions, mattresses and rock netting. |
For more information, please visit: www.liebherr.com |
Llamada LLAMADA builds compact, powerful and rigid CFA piling rigs and hydraulic grabs that last a lifetime with a minimum of maintenance. A high level of specialization and artisan quality combined with cutting edge technology give LLAMADA rigs the reputation of being the most effective and profitable on the market. For more information, please visit: www.cm-llamada.es |
 Fugro LOADTEST is dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art techniques within the deep foundation industry promoting and establishing the Osterberg Cell® (O-cell®) method of load testing piles and barrettes as the premier method of static load testing around the world. Fugro LOADTEST also provides customers with services and equipment necessary to maintain the highest quality of load testing and ancillary products and services to meet the needs of our customers. For more information, please visit: www.loadtest.com |
 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF DRILLING MACHINE FOR ALL GEOTECHNICAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS: DRILL RIG, PUMPS AND EQUIPMENT FOR JET GROUTING. SUBSOIL DRILLING FOR SOIL INVESTIGATION. GEOTHERMAL DRILLS. FOREPOLING DRILLS FOR CONSOLIDATION TUNNEL For more information, please visit: www.mdtspa.it |
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For more information, please visit: www.profound.nl |
 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 27 countries and employs 11,700 people. Net sales in 2009 totalled EUR 2.0 billion. The company's share is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). The Corporation uses the marketing name Ruukki. For building foundations and harbour construction we offer different kinds of steel pipe piles and retaining walls. Road and railway projects our offering includes steel bridge structures, noise and safety barriers and steel piles for foundations. For more information, please visit: www.ruukki.com and www.ruukki.com/infra |
For more information, please visit: www.roger-bullivant.co.uk |
Sireg is an experienced manufacturer of products for Foundations and Geotechnics as: Glass fiber anchors and meshes, Non-metallic reinforcements for RC structures - Soft Eye, TAMs and Grouting pipes, synthetic Drainage pipes, Waterstop joints, Anchor Ducts. References: Jenbach Tunnel, New Tyne Crossing, New Delhi Metro, Singapore Circle Line, Barcelona Metro |
For more information, please visit: www.soil.co.uk |
SOLDATA is a service provider. From the design of the geotechnical/structural/environmental monitoring scheme, instrument procurement, installation, data management through to data assessment and report writing SOLDATA are the monitoring specialist. |
Exclusive representative of Chance Helical Piling System and patented Helical Pulldown™ Micropile for Civil Construction, Highways, Network Rail, Transmission Towers and Airport Construction . Applications include Foundations, Foundation Repair, New Construction, Soil Nailing, Tie-Backs, Residential Underpinning. Silent, vibration free, no soils removal required, installation possible in limited access and headroom. |
TenCate Geosynthetics UK Limited are a Division of The Royal TenCate Group with a group turnover of over €1B they are the largest manufacturers of technical textiles for use in civil engineering in the World. |
Tensar International is a world-leader in the manufacture and provision of soil reinforcement and ground stabilisation solutions to overcome common ground engineering problems in construction and civil engineering. Tensar’s high performance range of innovative geogrid and geotextile products offer an alternative solution to traditional methods when faced with site challenges, and has benefitted thousands of roads, railways and many other infrastructure applications across the world. |
Terram® is a market leader in the design and manufacture of innovative geosynthetics; providing a unique range of value engineered solutions that help minimize the environmental impact of construction. |
 Trevi is a company specialized in the field of special foundations and soil consolidation works. It belongs to the TREVI Group, a worldwide leader in the foundation engineering sector and (with Soilmec) in the design and production of relevant rigs and special equipment. Trevi Group’ success is based on the integration and continuous exchange between Trevi and Soilmec’s technological and processing innovation. Trevi was established in Cesena in 1957 and it managed to achieve a remarkable specialization in the sector of foundation engineering, especially with regards to the consolidation of soils, repair works for dams, marine works, tunnels’ excavation, recovery of polluted sites and execution of automatized underground car parks. For more information, please visit: www.trevigroup.com |
Uretek is the sole specialist contractor for the Floorlifting and Deep Injection technologies, resin injection processes for ground strengthening which provide a fast, effective alternative to piling and underpinning, with minimal disruption, when dealing with settled floor slabs or subsidence. Over the past 30 years, Uretek have completed over 75,000 projects worldwide, ranging from domestic homes to industrial sites, roads and airport runways. Uretek have recently introduced PowerPile, a process of applying resin in geotextile tubes which enables strengthening of very weak ground |
Wilde is the sole distributor of PLAXIS finite element (FEA) based geotechnical software in the UK and Ireland, used by 100 companies and universities nationally within the civil, nuclear, wind and offshore industries. Designed specifically for geotechnical engineers, PLAXIS models both soil layers and adjacent structures, predicting deformation, stability and groundwater flow. |
