Temporary & Permanent Precast Vehicle Restraint Systems Our Concrete is Flexible and Rigid.

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1 Temporary & Permanent Precast Vehicle Restraint Systems Our Concrete is Flexible and Rigid. Introduction 2 Company Profile 3 DELTA BLOC International GmbH 3 Kirchdorfer Industries Group 6 DELTABLOC Business Model 7 Research & development 7 More than 170 crash tests 7 Production 8 Installation 8 Innovation Determines Growth 9 Predicting return of investments 9 First to market 9 Developing markets 9 Decentralization: Adding value to the region 9 Latest Innovations 10 New business areas 10 Awarded innovations 11 Product Focus 12 DB 80 F-Shape 12 One product for TEMPORARY & PERMANENT application 13 Systems with highest containment H4b 15 Specials Applications 16

2 Introduction Vehicle restraint systems made of concrete seem to have a wrong reputation. Due to the assumption concrete safety barriers are always hard and inflexible they appear to be dangerous for smaller passenger cars. After more than 25 years of development in the sector of precast concrete vehicle restraint systems the DELTABLOC safety barriers are standing in the forefront of passive traffic safety - for passenger cars as well as for heavy goods vehicles. Thus the current product portfolio contains systems with lowest impact severity level ASI A for optimal passenger safety highest breakthrough protection with containment level H4b and rigid systems with the lowest deflection W1 DELTABLOC stands for smart technology with unexpected performance and new efficiency of precast concrete - tested according to the European Standard EN 1317 in the most reputable test houses. The new performance of DELTABLOC safety barriers defines the state-of-the-art in passive traffic safety simply because "Our Concrete is Flexible and Rigid". Dr. techn. Thomas Edl Managing Director DELTABLOC We develop safety. 2 17

3 Company Profile DELTA BLOC International GmbH DELTA BLOC International GmbH, founded in 2000, is a leading developer and manufacturer of stateof-the-art precast concrete vehicle restraint systems. Vehicle restraint systems are safety devices for roads, which redirect veered vehicles controlled back on the road or motorway lanes and protect even heavy trucks reliably from breakthrough. At the headquarters in Sollenau in the Eastern part of Austria and five international branch offices, 60 employees support production facilities and distribution partners in more than 30 countries across the globe. Since DELTA BLOC s foundation, more than 170 crash tests were conducted. More than 30 patents and numerous trademarks were registered or are filed for application worldwide. Within that period, the company produced together with its international partners more than 3000km of the innovative safety barriers. This would almost equal the distance from Vienna, Austrian to Tel Aviv in Israel! Currently, the yearly output is approx. 500km. In addition, a rental pool of more than 450km for temporary workzone protection is available throughout Europe. Based on this know-how and the experiences gathered during the last decades, DELTA BLOC is nowadays internationally acknowledged as a competency center for innovative traffic safety solutions. DELTABLOC We develop safety. 3 17

4 Facts & figures Despite the financial crises and as a consequence tremendously falling investments in infrastructure, DELTA BLOC could achieve remarkable results in Compared to its competitors who have been struggling with existence, company results have shown after an outrageous high in 2009 followed by the stagnation of infrastructure investments continuous growth again. 60 employees provide worldwide support to distribution and production partners regarding sales & marketing national technical requirements production start-up project offering order processing installation procedures etc. Experience generates safety In 1985 the Austrian manufacturer of prefabricated concrete components, MABA, started producing concrete safety barriers. After implementation of the draft for the European Norm EN 1317 (part 1 and 2) in 1993 the first impact tests with manned vehicles were conducted. Since 1994 impact tests have been conducted with crash test dummies in remote controlled vehicles. With the foundation of DELTA BLOC Europa GmbH as an independent company in 2000, distribution was expanded into the neighboring country Germany through license partners. By as early as 2002, seven partners were manufacturing the modern and continuously improving DELTABLOC vehicle restraint systems. With further partners all over Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Russia and even Australia, DELTA BLOC Europa GmbH was renamed into DELTA BLOC International GmbH in MABA Fertigteilindustrie GmbH, 1930 MABA Fertigteilindustrie GmbH, 1984 DELTABLOC We develop safety. 4 17

5 Today, DELTA BLOC is one of the leading developers and licensors of precast vehicle restraint systems with 5 subsidiaries worldwide: DELTA BLOC Deutschland GmbH, Germany DELTA BLOC Nederland B.V., Netherlands DELTA BLOC France SAS DELTA BLOC UK Ltd. DELTA BLOC South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Only recently, DELTA BLOC Deutschland GmbH celebrated solemnly the inauguration of its new premises in Bavaria. The 15-member team offers on almost 6000sqm including a hall for necessary maintenance measures complete services in work site protection. DELTABLOC Team in Germany, May 2013 DELTABLOC on the Intertraffic Amsterdam, 2016 DELTABLOC We develop safety. 5 17

6 Kirchdorfer Industries Group Quality does not just happen by coincidence but is the result of expertise. 3 Divisions We truly value all that we have established, Cement, Construction Minerals, actively endeavor to shape the present, Precast Concrete Components thereby creating a sound basis taking advantage of synergies for a successful future. 1,500 Employees a wide range of knowledge 13 countries global business activities 125 years of experience and expertise Mag. Erich Frommwald CEO, KIRCHDORFER Group Divisions The building blocks for your success: We deliver solutions. Kirchdorfer Fertigteilholding GmbH Precast Concrete Components and Prefab Houses: 23 subsidiaries 12 countries 940 employees This division includes the production of system components for structural and civil engineering, road infrastructure, railway construction, environmental engineering, and electrical installations and telecommunications. An in-house research and development department at the headquarters in Austria fuels innovative quality to conquer new markets and increase market growth. DELTA BLOC International GmbH is a member of the experienced Precast Concrete Division. DELTABLOC We develop safety. 6 17

7 DELTABLOC Business Model The core of the entire DELTABLOC product range consists of the patented tension bar, the unique coupling, and innovative damping elements placed between the barriers. Therefore, the modern DELTABLOC system provides the needed flexibility in combination with reliable break-through prevention. The range of the DELTABLOC safety barriers provides solutions for all containment levels and ensures a soft impact behavior for passenger cars. Research & development Based on demands, new products are developed to meet current standards and norms on individual markets. Together with the experienced in-house research and development department at the headquarters in Austria new vehicle restraint systems have been successfully developed since In cooperation with technical universities DELTABLOC constantly expands its development know-how. More than 170 crash tests Prototypes are manufactured based on planned results by experienced partner companies. Impact tests are carried out on the prototypes to show their compliances with the demands. An impact takes place in fractions of seconds data recording and analysis becomes a huge challenge. Therefore, crash tests are carried out only at the most reputable test houses such as the TÜV in Germany, an independent technical inspection association. R&D department, designing new products Crash tests at the TÜV in Munich, Germany Reliable laboratories for exact measurements 900kg 100km/h kg 80km/h kg 110km/h kg 70km/h kg 80km/h kg 65km/h kg 65km/h 20 DELTABLOC We develop safety. 7 17

8 Production Currently, the DELTABLOC network consists of more than 30 production partners worldwide. Consistent and traceable quality from all licensed production partners is guaranteed by the CE certification process which is obligatory within the European Union. Factories are inspected internally as well as by external auditors. Outside Europe, DELTABLOC experts take over this inspection to guarantee the wellknown DELTABLOC quality world-wide. Licensees benefit from the DELTABLOC know-how and experiences gathered: In-depth knowledge to license partner production staff about products, production planning and start-up is provided by extensive trainings. Installation When realizing projects, the license partner delivers the safety barrier directly to the construction site. Based on the dense partner network, transportation distances are kept to a minimum. The flexible DELTABLOC systems are installed free-standing on compacted gravel without the need for anchoring. Elements are displaced by crane, positioned on the ground and connected with the patented coupling. This simple installation method of the freestanding DELTABLOC safety barriers allows high installation speeds of up to 2500m per 8 hour shift. Production partner MABA, Austria Installation of DB 65S in the Netherlands Installation DB 100S in Iceland DELTABLOC We develop safety. 8 17

9 Innovation Determines Growth An impact takes place in fractions of seconds - the recording of forces and the effective analysis of the impact event to optimize the product is accordingly difficult. The extensive expertise of DELTABLOC which is based on more than 170 crash tests showed in the recent developments full advantage. Predicting return of investments The department R&D is located in Kirchdorfer Industries Group where know-how and experiences have been collected throughout the whole value chain - from gravel to prefabricated houses. Hence, DELTABLOC has access to exceptional know-how, laboratory and testing equipment as well as various calculation models for impact simulation in-house, inside the corporation. As crash tests at reputable testing houses are very cost-intensive, extensive pretesting is an important and essential factor to control costs and above all, predict success precisely. First to market DELTA BLOC is specialized in the development of state-of-the-art safety barrier solutions which can be realized worldwide on every scale. The strategic approach to delivering innovations first to market is of great importance to embrace the competitive advantage, especially in a niche segment. This has been already confirmed by several patented systems which have been verifiable copied. Additionally, as a technology leader DELTABLOC bears the responsibility to its partners to facilitating success with expertise and service in the long-term. Developing markets As national regulations often vary from the European Standard or even have a different legal base outside Europe, DELTABLOC especially focuses on adding value to its clients by developing optimal solutions to meet market specific demands. However, with the expansion of the European Union in the previous years and the years to come, the national implementations of highly developed markets such as Germany serve as role model. These markets are strategic markets for DELTABLOC to develop state-of-the-art technology that further supports the development of safety standards in markets with a technological backlog or the absence of a national regulation. Subsidiaries are located in those key-markets. Decentralization: Adding value to the region The international grow strategy is based on the concept of licensing. The decentralization of production has several advantages in the immediate environment of the production partner: Short distances to road construction sites reduce not only transportation costs remarkably but also lead to less emission. Raw materials, labour, revenues and an organization s profit remain in the region. The added value in the region of production drives local economy and labour market. By the know-how transfer to markets with a technological backlog or the absence of a national regulation, the added value to these regions increase local entrepreneurship, labour and hence economy. DELTABLOC We develop safety. 9 17

10 Latest Innovations Conventional vehicle restraint systems include the massive and rigid in-situ concrete barriers which react harder in the case of impact with less deflection but bear dangerous consequences for the passenger. DELTABLOC has always been convinced that the technology of the future for road safety lays in the economical production of high performing vehicle restraint systems. The combination of rigid & soft impact behavior at the same time has been an unachievable target so far. DELTABLOC put all efforts in developing ground connection methods for its flexible safety barriers to approach this ambitious target with the following achievement: The 20 year old technology of the common in-situ STEP 90 concrete barrier was totally reworked and further developed to a new barrier concept with the rigid performance of in-situ and the soft impact behavior of precast safety barriers. Crash test dummie after impact Production DELTABLOC in-situ concrete barrier New business areas Next to its core competence, the development of modern vehicle restraint systems, DELTABLOC expands in the new branches noise protection & urban safety with its innovation strategy. DELTABLOC We develop safety

11 Awarded innovations SETRA Innovation Award 2007 for the integrated noise barrier system DELTABLOC DB LSW Austrian Export Award 2010 category industry and crafts France Austria Nomination Lower Austrian Innovation Award 2012 for the cost-effective and highly efficient anchoring unit DELTABLOC Absorption link Austria Karl Ritter von Ghega Award 2012 for the noise barrier system PHONOBLOC with highest absorption, economical design and landscape architecture as well as an outstanding enviro -balance Austria British Precast Innovation Award 2012 for the DELTABLOC precast concrete road safety barrier project in South Wales United Kingdom Nomination Austrian Innovation Award 2013 Austria VINCI Innovation Award 2013 for the world new in-situ concrete barrier system EP 80 France Nomination European Business Award 2014 in the category UKTI Award for Innovation European Union Hidden Champions 3.0 by the Austrian Chamber of Commerce Austria DELTABLOC We develop safety

12 Product Focus DB 80 F-Shape The DB 80 F-Shape was specifically designed for markets, where the "Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware" (MASH) is the relevant testing standard applied. The DB 80 F-Shape has been successfully tested according to the MASH Test Level 3 (TL-3). With the patented DELTABLOC coupling system the DB 80 F-Shape allows a slight tilting of the impact energy in case of heavy impacts. Main features temporary and permanent use no concrete foundation needed no fixation to the ground fast installation damaged elements can be replaced easily Technical specifications TL1 TL2 TL3 TL4 TL5 TL6 DELTABLOC We develop safety

13 One product for TEMPORARY & PERMANENT application The efficient DB 2-in-1 method DELTABLOC semi-rigid barriers are also crash-tested for temporary applications. Prior to being placed and anchored in their final position, the semi-rigid barriers are used as freestanding and flexible workzone protection. designed for permanent containment level H2 additionally tested free-standing for N2 or T3 ideal for project cost optimisation tried and tested for temporary and permanent application Example: The multitalented DB 80F As a temporary, moveable safety barrier, DB 80F provides containment level T3 with a minimum working width of W2. But when installed permanently, all DB 2-in-1 systems show the true breadth of their performance: elimination of transport costs lower rental or purchase costs fast installation low maintenance high reliability and flexibility for planning usable as a temporary safety barrier in future construction projects DELTABLOC offers several systems featuring DB 2-in-1 safety barriers for efficient road construction. DELTABLOC We develop safety

14 High-Containment Barriers High-Containment Barriers are the best and safest choice in critical areas. They are ideal for the protection of workzones or temporary hazards with increased heavy vehicle traffic. The best and safest choice in critical areas when rerouting traffic lanes and at the approach to construction sites. DELTABLOC High-Containment Barriers are crash-tested free-standing without ground anchors or pins and can be also used in permanent application. Achieving small deflections at highest containment level impacts is truly the supreme discipline for flexible barriers. The references in this class DB 80 and DB 100 The flexible DB series is the most versatile product group in the DELTABLOC range. They are often used for permanent applications but unveil their true all-rounder nature when protecting workzones. the flexible DB 80 - H1 W4 ASI B the massive DB H4a & H4b W6 ASI B DELTABLOC We develop safety

15 Systems with highest containment H4b The European Standard EN 1317 defines as the most stringent criteria containment level H4b. In this class, safety barriers are crash-tested to withstand impact and breakthrough as specified below: Crash Test Vehicle type total vehicle mass (kg) impact speed (km/h) impact angle ( ) required for containment levels TB 11 passenger car H4b TB 81 HGV H4b, L4b Crash test requirements according to EN Precast concrete safety barriers with containment level H4b are especially applied on motorway sections that require special protection of traffic users as well as the expensive road designs itself such as bridges and of course road workers in construction sites. Permanent precast concrete barriers in the median To meet required H4b level in the central reservation for longer stretches, DELTABLOC offers various systems in double-row and single-row application with the unique features reliable and proven coupling system optimized profile geometry free-standing and flexible fast installation low maintenance costs DB 100 double-row application H4b, Austria DB 100S double-row application, Austria DB 120S single-row application, Italy DB 100 LSW-M in Slovenia DELTABLOC We develop safety

16 Permanent precast concrete barriers on bridges Besides the usual safety features, a bridge barrier has to handle much more stringent conditions. Today, it is a safety standard that higher containment levels are required especially when there is danger for third parties. With DELTABLOC Bridge Barriers you ensure ultimate breakthrough prevention and significant reduction of impact loads. The DB 100AS-R is designed to absorb most of the impact energy within the chain of elements. They are not anchored directly to the bridge deck, and thus the impact stress to the bridge structure is reduced to a minimum reliable and proven coupling system integrated hydraulic and mechanical expansion joints flexible without anchoring proven edge beam load reduction by approx. 2/3 in case of impact no heavy anchoring to the bridge deck DB 100AS-R in Germany DB 100AS-R in Germany Specials Applications Especially in refurbishment or lane widening projects the safety barrier must deal with special challenges. Through years of experience on major road projects worldwide DELTABLOC offers numerous standard solutions: SafeGate ECP emergency crossing points for all DELTABLOC Median Barriers light post integration for both, precast and in-situ median bespoke precast elements for the integration of foundations or tunnel portals DELTABLOC SafeGate In case of emergency or regular maintenance it might be necessary to open the median in minutes. Two people can move 12m of concrete median precast barriers in less than 15 minutes without heavy tools. The SafeGate option is available for all precast median barriers certified for H2 and H4b. open the median in minutes no tools required certified for H2 and H4b DELTABLOC We develop safety

17 Integrated light pole solutions Sometimes it is necessary to have light posts in the median. If there is not enough room for a two-row setup of barriers the light pole can be integrated in the barrier. designed to resist heavy impacts up to H4b designed for impact severity ASI B reliable fixation for heavy wind loads Special precast elements Often median barriers must connect into vertical flat wall faces such as tunnel portals or impactable pier foundations. To create a smooth transition from the original barrier profile to the given geometry DELTABLOC uses enhanced precast concrete production methods and a great pool of dedicated moulds. high quality precast production uncomplicated delivery and installation time saving Sollenau, 1 August 2016 DELTABLOC We develop safety