INTRAKAT signed a euro 6.3 million contract with french construction Company Vinci
Peania, January 28, 2009 – INTRAKAT and Group Vinci – the third largest construction company worldwide – signed a contract at the latter’s headquarters in Paris, for the construction of the steel roof of the “Le Mans” football team stadium, in the city of Le Mans, France, valued at 6.3 million euro for the first phase of the project.
The project includes the study, construction and installation of the steel roofing of the venue. INTRAKAT’s extensive knowhow and experience in the development and manufacturing of complex large scale and aesthetically challenging steel structures, constituted the key factor for the selection of INTRAKAT as the project contractor. It is noted that the aforementioned project is a 35-year long concession project that Group VINCI has undertaken.
The steel roof of the stadium has a total surface of 24,000 square meters and will encompass a series of innovative materials application as well as construction techniques, while it is expected to be completed by the end of 2010.
The specific project signifies the international recognition of INTRAKAT’s extensive knowhow, high specialization and expertise in complex steel structure projects such as the Panthessaliko Stadium of Volos, the Karaiskaki Stadium, the Olympic Equestrian Stadium in Attika, the Phaliron Pavilion and the Olympic Tae Kwon Doo Venue. It is also the beginning of a long term and mutually constructive cooperation with one of the world’s largest construction companies.
The design and construction of the steel roofing will be completed at INTRAKAT’s steel and electromechanical construction factory in Larissa, which is one of the most significant plants in Greece, and is considered to be amongst the most modern facilities across Europe. It offers to domestic and international markets competitive products and top quality services via the ongoing modernization and upgrade as well as the continuous application of innovative methods.
Regarding Intrakat
Intrakat was founded in 1987 and belongs to Intracom Holdings Group of companies. The company holds a 6th degree contractor license from the Registrar of Contractor Companies, and as of November 2001 the company is listed on the Athens Exchange. In 2005 Intrakat merged by absorption with Intramet (steel structure company). Intrakat has extensive experience and advanced know-how in the fields of constructions of technical projects, steel structure and telecommunication projects. The company has gained long-term expertise in implementing state and private technical projects regarding: building works, infrastructure projects, broadband infrastructure projects, advanced technology and telecommunications projects, industrial and energy projects, E/M installations, steel structures, natural gas distribution projects and environment projects in Greece and abroad. Intrakat group employs 570 people.
Information concerning Press Releases
Ioanna Papavassiliou, Intrakat Communications Dept.
T: 210-6674346, E: ipapav@intracom.gr, Web: www.intrakat.eu
