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Construction Site Update from the Pfaffendorf Rhine Bridge in Koblenz
After the steel components of the southeast side span were hoisted into place and welded, the side span—weighing approximately 1,000 tons—was moved from the northern axis to the southern axis of the side span and positioned there with precision.
The shift was carried out on specially constructed sliding tracks on the eastern pier and the eastern abutment. Strand hoisting systems were used. The associated strand hoists were anchored via solid support beams on the pier and the abutment.
This marks the achievement of another important milestone in the “Pfaffendorfer Bridge” construction project.
At the same time, the conditions for hoisting the final side span have been created. This northeast side span will be hoisted into place using a floating crane starting in late May 2026. To date, approximately 3,000 tons of the river bridge’s steel structure have been installed. Further work on the steel structure is expected to continue through the fall of this year. Concrete work on the deck slab will then begin.
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Boys and Girls Day: A look behind the scenes at Donges SteelTec
Once again this year, we took part in Future Day 2026 and were delighted to welcome numerous curious young talents starting from 5th grade onwards to our company, Donges SteelTec.
The participants had the opportunity to look over our colleagues’ shoulders to gain initial insights into various areas and were free to ask questions at any time. In addition to learning about the theoretical aspects of work in the technical office and administration, they were also able to gain hands-on experience in our workshop.
A particular highlight was the tour of our production hall. The large cranes, which move steel using magnets, drew looks of amazement.
The students also had the chance to get creative. In the technical office, they designed signs on the computer featuring the first letters of their names, which they then got to spray-paint and decorate in the workshop exactly as they liked.
For those less enthusiastic about hands-on activities, our IT department offered exciting insights—after all, it’s there every day to help us out of a jam. 😉
Of course, we didn’t neglect the hungry bellies: In our cafeteria, everyone could recharge with a quick snack.
We’re thrilled to be part of this important Future Day and to inspire young people early on about the diverse and interesting opportunities at our company!
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- First, a little briefing for the students.
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- In the technical office, you could see components being designed on the computer.
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- Here, the students were also able to get actively involved.
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- A tour of the production facility showed how heavy steel components are welded.
