WINNER OF THE ESTA AWARDS 2024 IN THE CATEGORY HEAVY TRANSPORT > 120 t
The Kahl Group Wins the ESTA AWARD 2024 in the Heavy Transport of the Year Category (Total Weight > 120 t).
The winners of the ESTA Awards 2024 were announced on April 25 at the Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. A total of 37 finalists from 12 different countries competed in ten categories. Over 400 industry representatives attended the event.
The ESTA Awards are the highest accolade in the crane and heavy transport industry.
The award recognized a truly unique project.
A 350-ton generator from the decommissioned Ibbenbüren power plant was to be transported to the active Niederaußem power plant as a reserve generator. Simultaneously, the defective generator at the Niederaußem plant needed to be relocated to a different position.
Our task initially involved preparing the feasibility study, followed by transporting both generators to Niederaußem and positioning them within the power plant.
After detailed CAD simulations, route inspections, structural calculations, method statements, risk assessments, and multiple on-site coordination meetings with authorities and stakeholders—spanning approximately six months—the transport was successfully executed.
The absence of standard generator end shields for this generator type, combined with the resulting overall dimensions (105 m long x 6.30 m wide x 5.70 m high, 798 tons), made the project an exceptional challenge for both people and machinery.
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This award is a tremendous recognition for all employees of the KAHL Group, who consistently develop exceptional, customized solutions for a wide variety of projects.
These extraordinary achievements are only possible when a well-coordinated team works together, trusting and relying on one another. Only then can truly unique transports be realized—transports that stand for teamwork, precision, innovation, and expertise.
We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved and of our team.
At this point, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all employees whose tireless efforts make these projects possible.
(ESTA Europe is the leading European trade association for the crane and heavy transport industry. ESTA represents national trade associations and their members in this sector. Each year, ESTA honors projects distinguished by technical ingenuity, innovation, or safety.)
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