Peikko delivers composite structures to Malmö University expansion in Sweden

Peikko Group Corporation’s Swedish subsidiary Peikko Sverige AB has received a substantial composite structure order to the expansion of Malmö University in Sweden. 4.5 km of Deltabeams and 2.3 km of composite columns will be delivered to the site during spring  2013. 

The university expansion in the so called Niagara quarter of the campus in Malmö comprises three buildings sized together 20.000 m³. The developer of the project is Akademiska Hus and the architect is Danish Lundgaard & Tranberg. The frame constructor is Östra Vrams Smide AB and the precast elements are delivered by Starka AB. 

Peikko’s composite frame concept including Deltabeams and composite columns gives benefits in constructing the building frame. It is cost-competitive, flexible and enables fast frame erection. In this particular project, with the use of Deltabeams and their in-built formwork the demanding façade forms could be realized without extensive use of in-situ casting. Also the form of the Deltabeam enables the effective use of precast technology, and thus saves costs, time and labor in the hollow-core slab production process. 

“We are proud that our composite frame concept was chosen to this noticeable expansion project of the Malmö University. The concept has proved to be a solution offering benefits that are especially appreciated in tight-scheduled and architecturally demanding projects”, states Topi Paananen, CEO of Peikko Group Corporation. 

 

Further information:
Topi Paananen, CEO, Peikko Group Corporation, mobile +358 50 384 3001,
Email: [email protected] 

Distribution:
Main media, Peikko websites 

Peikko Group in brief:
Peikko Group Corporation is a leading global supplier of concrete connections and composite structures. Peikko’s innovative solutions make the customers’ building process faster, easier and more reliable. Peikko has subsidiaries in 30 countries in China, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, with manufacturing operations in 9 countries. Peikko’s net sales in 2011 were EUR 105 million. Peikko is a family-owned and run company with over 800 professionals. Peikko was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Lahti, Finland. Further information: www.peikko.com