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voestalpine, Austrian Ski Association Cooperate on New Structure

11/07/2011 - voestalpine and the ÖSV recently presented the result of their cooperation in honor of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2013 in Schladming: a steel structure called voestalpine skygate erected in the finish arena of the Planai stadium.

voestalpine and the ÖSV recently presented the result of their cooperation in honor of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2013 in Schladming: a structure called voestalpine skygate erected in the finish arena of the Planai stadium. voestalpine skygate is an arch that the athletes have to pass under before they cross over the finish line.
 
An impressive example of the versatility of steel, according to voestalpine, the structure will officially open on January 23, 2012, the day before a night race at the racing venue.
 
"The design demonstrates the unique capabilities of steel," said the architect of voestalpine skygate, DI Gernot Ritter. "The construction is anchored on one side only, at its highest point—35 meters. A total of 890 meters of steel pipes were used in the construction of the arch.”
 
Wolfgang Eder, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of voestalpine AG, said: "As an international company with Austrian roots, this cooperation, as part of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2013, a major event, is very special to us. With this impressive object, we also have the opportunity to show off the beauty of steel."
   
voestalpine is a globally active group with a number of specialized and flexible companies that produce, process, and further develop high-quality steel products. The Group is represented by 360 production and sales companies in more than 60 countries. voestalpine is one of Europe's leading partners to the automotive, white goods, and energy industries. It is also a world market leader in turnout technology, tool steel and special sections, as well as number one in Europe in the production of rails.