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Macalloy Awarded European Technical Approval for Macalloy Tension Rod Systems - 28/11/2007
After recently receiving the European technical Approval for the Macalloy 1030 post tensioning system. Macalloy are have again pushed the quality barriers again and have received the same approval for Tension rod systems Macalloy 460, S460 and 520.
Macalloy Awarded European Technical Approval - 05/11/2007
After year upon year of continually improving the quality of its product, Macalloy now has the European Technical Approval for the Macalloy 1030 Post Tensioning System. The European technical approval is a proof for the fitness for use of a construction product within the meaning of the Construction Products Directive transposed in Germany by the Bauproduktengesetz (‘Construction Products Law’).
Orangefarm project in Johannesburg - 07/10/2007
After several months of planning, students at the School of Architecture at the Technical University of Munich completed construction of the Orange farm project within 5 weeks. The township area close to Johannesburg has been provided with a new kindergarten catering 60 to 80 children. The project was not only designed but also erected on site by the student group.
Steel Structure Awards - 12/01/2007
Steel Structure Awards Czech Republic & Slovakia 2003-2006.
Macalloy 520 Tension Bar System - 08/01/2007
Macalloy are proud to launch our latest product line the Macalloy 520 range.
Sheffield Business Awards - 19/12/2006
Macalloy are proud winners of The South Yorkshire Investment Fund Export Excellence Award 2006.
Building of the Year 2007 - 28/11/2007
Tension Systems s.r.o the exclusive distributor for Macalloy products in Czech Republic has recently received the award for the building of the year 2007 at Slovakia. The Multifunction Sport Arena Poprad, which is also based in Slovakia, was delivered, installed, prestressed and designed by Tension Structures s.r.o. Utilising M64 Macalloy 460 bars and Guy linking cable system in diameter M16.
Macalloy introduce new Zugsysteme brochure - 11/12/2007
Another first for Macalloy is the development of the new Zugsysteme brochure for the German market. The brochure will cover several products areas including Macalloy 460, S460, 520, compression strut and SC460.
Macalloy to supply Mbombela Stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2010 - 14/04/2008
Macalloy has been awarded the contract to supply 1030 and 460 tendons, for the building of Mbombela Stadium. This has been chosen as one of the host venues for the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
Macalloy's Website becomes multi-lingual - 28/04/2008
After several months in development, the Macalloy website is now multi lingual, offering in French, Italian and German versions.
Macalloy supply the new O2 World Arena, Berlin - 13/06/2008
Macalloy 520 bars in diameter M42, was used to support the roof structure of this new prestigious arena. With a capacity for 17,000 spectators, the new O2 World Arena in Berlin will be used as a multi purpose venue for sports, music and entertainment. Construction is due to be completed by the end of summer 2008.
Macalloy supply Bangalore Metro, India - 20/06/2008
Macalloy 1030 was supplied for launching girders and temporary stressing work, used in this project. Construction is due for completion in 2011. The Metro will provide a mass transit rail system for the city of Bangalore.
Macalloy supply the newly opened Riverside Bridge, Cambridge – 27/06/2008
The new Riverside Bridge in Cambridge is supplied with Macalloy 1030 as holding down bolts and Macalloy 460 as hangars. This structure is the first crossing in the city since 1971.
Macalloy supply largest span bridge in Poland - 03/07/2008
The agents for Macalloy products in Poland, BBR Polska, recently completed work on the bridge over the Vistula River in Pulawy. Suspended with Macalloy 460 in M85 tendons, the Pulawy Bridge is the longest arch-span bridge in Poland, with a span of 212m.
Newly opened Castleford bridge is supplied by Macalloy – 14/07/2008
Designed by McDowell Benedetti and constructed by Costain Ltd, the new Castleford Bridge, built over the River Aire was supplied with Macalloy S1030 into the concrete piers and abutments.
Macalloy supply to New Lubin Football Stadium - 25/07/2008
Macalloy has been awarded the contract to supply Macalloy 460 tendons, for the building of Lubin Stadium. This has been chosen as one of the host venues for the European Championships 2012 in Poland.
Macalloy supply the new Arena Zagreb - 01/08/2008
Macalloy 460 bars in diameter M36, are currently being supplied to support the roof structure of this new prestigious arena. With a capacity for 16,000 spectators, the new Arena Zagreb will host the 2009 World Handball Championship. Construction is due to be completed by December 2008.
Macalloy tendons used in the new Rhein-Neckar Arena - 13/08/2008
Macalloy 460 tendons in diameters M24, M30, M42 and M56 have been supplied for use in the construction of this prestigious, new football stadium in Sinnsheim, Germany. The stadium is to have a capacity of 30,000 spectators and will host the home matches of 1899 Hoffenheim, recently promoted to the top flight of the Bundesliga. Construction is due to be completed in January 2009.
Macalloy supply new footbridge over the Oise River - 28/08/2008
As part of the reconstruction of the Verberie Dam, over the Oise River, the new footbridge was supplied with Macalloy S460 tendons, in diameter M30.
Macalloy awarded contract to supply Pluto LNG Project, Western Australia - 12/09/2008
Via our Australian agent, Steelcom, Macalloy are proud to have recently been awarded the contract to supply the Pluto LNG Project. Macalloy 17MHS tiebar in M76 and M100 diameter, will be used to anchor the walls of the port. This 12$ billion development is set to become the world's fastest developed Liquefied Natural Gas project, with production of first gas due in late 2010.
Macalloy to supply the red line of the Dubai Metro - 30/09/2008
Macalloy has recently been awarded the prestigious contract to supply tendons for use in the construction of Dubai Metro. These Macalloy 460 tendons in diameters M16 and M20, they will be used in the construction of 15 stations along the red line. The Dubai Metro will become the longest, fully automated rail system in the world, with construction due for completion in 2009.
Macalloy supply award winning residential development - 07/10/2008
Developed with the aim of providing affordable town houses in Hackney, London, the Adelaide Wharf residential development was supplied with Macalloy 460 in M64 diameter. The system will support a range of balconies, balustrades and staircases, throughout the building.
Macalloy exhibit at German Stahlbautag 2008 - 17/10/2008
Macalloy has recently returned from exhibiting at the German Steel Structures day 2008 in Mainz.
Macalloy supply Czech Republic Building of the Year 2008 – 24/10/2008
Tension Systems s.r.o, the exclusive distributor for Macalloy products in the Czech Republic has recently received the award for the building of the year 2008. The District Archive Brno building, based in Czech Republic, was supplied with M10 Macalloy S460 tendons and discs used to support the glass façade. The building was conceived and built, to provide a permanent place for the storage, all round security, protection and expert handling of archival materials, documenting the history of Moravia, from the 12th century to the present day.
Macalloy distributor wins Business Award - 03/11/2008
BBR Adria, distributor of Macalloy products in the Croatian market, has recently been ranked amongst the fastest growing companies in Zagreb and central Croatia by business.hr gazele 2008. The award ceremony was held on 28th October.
Macalloy supply tendons to Indian Bridge - 10/11/2008
The Pawana bow string arch bridge, recently completed near Pune, is the first bridge in India to incorporate Macalloy tension rods.
Macalloy to supply tie rods into MesseHalle 11, Frankfurt - 19/11/2008
As one of the largest trade hall centres in the world, the extension of the new Messehalle 11 will be supported with Macalloy 520 ties rods through out the 22,000-sqm-roof area of this Glulam structure. With construction expected to last two years, MesseHalle 11 will provide both innovative functionality and superlative aesthetics.
His Royal Highness Duke of Kent KG officially opens Macalloy - 26/11/2008
After two years of Macalloy being in its purpose built manufacturing facility, his Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent KG officially opened the Macalloy premises on Wednesday 26th November 2008.
Macalloy to exhibit at Internationale Holzbauforum, Germany - 02/12/2008
After recently exhibiting at the German Stahlbautag 2008, Macalloy are please to announce that the company will be exhibiting at the Internationale Holzbauforum, from the 3rd - 5th December 2008. This will give Macalloy the opportunity to promote the application of the company's Tension Structure products for the Glulam market.
Macalloy awarded contract to supply Alicante airport terminal - 12/12/2008
In the forthcoming months, Macalloy will play an integral role in the construction of the new terminal 2 building at Alicante Airport. Macalloy is supplying both 460 and 520 tie rods, which will support the 40 domes, forming the canopy roof of the building. The new terminal is expected to be completed by May 2009.
Macalloy supply to modern and contemporary art centre in Metz - 22/12/2008
Macalloy 460 tie rods of M76 diameter were recently used as temporary cross bracing in the construction of Centre Pompidou in Metz, France.
New Macalloy 1050 Post Tensioning Bar is launched - 07/01/2009
As part of our continual product development programme, Macalloy have launched a diameter 29mm High Strength alloy steel bar for use in the Post Tensioning industry.
«Macalloy» ищет партнера в России - 13/01/2009
«Macalloy» ищет партнера в России. Если вы заинтересованы, или знаете заинтересованных лиц, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с директором отдела продаж Крисом Виллетом по телефону +44 (0) 1909 519 200 или по электронной почте.
Macalloy to supply the Dubai Metro Green line - 22/01/2009
Following the supply of tendons used on the Dubai Metro red line, Macalloy has successfully been awarded the contract to supply similar bars for use on the green line. Macalloy 460 tie rods will be supplied in diameters M24, M30, M36 and M42.
Macalloy to supply new crossing between Ballina and Killaloe, Ireland – 30/01/2009
As momentum builds in the construction of the new crossing between Ballina and Killaloe, Macalloy are to supply two phases of the new bridge, which will span a total distance of 170 metres.
Macalloy supply to Blackburn's landmark bridge - 09/02/2009
Macalloy 460 M85 tie rods were used to suspend the landmark Wainwright Bridge, providing a vital road link in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Macalloy now offer downloadable 3D component assembly drawings - 20/02/2009
As a supplementary service to the Macalloy website, 3D component assembly drawings are now available for the Macalloy 460, Macalloy 520 and Macalloy S460 product range.
Macalloy supply tie rods to new South Leicestershire College - 03/03/2009
The new campus building for South Leicestershire College in Wigston near Leicester, was recently supplied with Macalloy S460 tie rods in M36 diameter. The tie rods are being used as cross bracing, reinforcing the structure of the building.
Macalloy launches its new Compression Strut range - 19/03/2009
Once again illustrating Macalloy as the international leader for the design, manufacture and supply of threaded bar systems. The existing Architectural Compression Strut is now complemented by the Standard Compression Strut range. For further information please download the newly designed brochure from the website.
Macalloy awarded contract to supply Dubai International Airport, Concourse 3 - 14/04/2009
Following the successful supply of Dubai International airport, terminal 3, Macalloy is pleased to announce the company has been awarded the contract to supply concourse 3.
Macalloy bars influence the successful installation of box-jacked undepass in Tipton - 24/04/2009
The removal of the last level crossing on the west coast main line is now well underway after the successful installation of a box-jacked undepass in Tipton.
New Macalloy Compression Strut brochure is now available in French and German - 01/05/2009
Following the recent introduction of the new Macalloy Compression Struts brochure, downloadable copies are now available on the Macalloy website in French and German.
Macalloy supply Australia's latest outdoor stadium - 19/05/2009
Macalloy has recently been awarded the contract to supply Macalloy 460 tie rods in the lighting towers of the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Australia.
Tie-rods to be supplied to Princeton University Chemistry Building - 28/05/2009
The new state of the art Princeton University Chemistry building is soon to be supplied with Macalloy S460 tie rods in M30 diameter.
Construction of Trinec-Baliny Bridge is completed - 05/06/2009
Tension Systems, s.r.o the distributor of Macalloy products in the Czech Republic recently completed work on the new arched Trinec-Baliny Bridge. The construction of the bridge required careful technical and organisational preparation, to minimise the time needed for closure on the railway track, located under the bridge.
Tie-rods supplied to new Star Lane DLR station - 19/06/2009
The new Star Lane DLR station was recently supplied with Macalloy 460 tie-rods in M20 and M42 diameter. The station will become a new Docklands Light Railway station in Newham, East London. This extension of the Docklands Light Railway, covers part of the North London Line, between Stratford and Woolwich. This extension is in anticipation of the 2012 Olympic Games, which London is hosting, and is part of the regeneration in this region of East London. The construction of the station is due to be completed in 2010.
Macalloy tie rods supplied to Dong Energy headquarters - 30/06/2009
Macalloy 460 tie rods in diameter M30 and 36 were recently supplied as roof bracing to the extension of Dong Energy headquarters, Gentofte, Denmark.
Đại lý mới ở Việt Nam-01/07/2009
Như một phần chiến lược của Macalloy để phục vụ thị trường toàn cầu, đại lý mới nhất của công ty cho thị trường Việt Nam là Steve Lovell. Cho những chi tiết hợp đồng chon vẹn của Steve Lovell, vui lòng vào khu vực “Contacts” của website.
Macalloy to be represented by Peikko in Switzerland - 10/08/2009
Following the recent appointment of a new agent in the Vietnamese market, Macalloy's growth strategy has been expanded to Switzerland, where the company will be represented by Peikko, in the Tension Structures market.
Macalloy's newest agent exhibits at Industriebau Schweiz 2009 - 24/09/09
Macalloy's newest representative, Peikko Suisse SA, recently exhibited at Industriebau Schweiz 2009, in Bern.
Employee retires after 45 years of Service - 29/09/2009
Macalloy's longest serving employee, Alan Smith, retired after 45 years of service.
Dubai Metro opens to the public - 01/10/2009
Throughout the construction of Dubai Metro, Macalloy has supplied tie rods in a range of diameters, for both the red and green line.
New Macalloy Representative for the Netherlands - 15/12/2009
As part of Macalloy's strategy to serve the global market, the newest representative for the Netherlands market is Thomas Meeùs.
Macalloy Tie Rods supplied to Icelandic Road Bridge - 01/02/2010
This steel arch bridge is across Mjoifjordur, which is a fjord in the West Fjords Peninsula in the North West of Iceland. The bridge deck and steel arch are suspended by Macalloy 460 M64 tie rods.
The Macalloy 1030 brochure is now available to download in Spanish - 02/03/2010
Macalloy recently introduced the Macalloy 1030 spanish brochure to its collection of multi-lingual brochures. In the forthcoming months, the company will be developing the Tension Structures brochure for the Spanish market.
New greyhound stadium is supplied by Macalloy - 23/03/2010
Macalloy's TechnoTensioner has been used to tension Macalloy 460 tendons in M30, M76 and M90, this work was completed by the Macalloy Site Services team. The tendons provide the suspension system to the roof structure, this stadium will have a capacity of 2900, its doors open in September 2010.
New agent for Poland area - 25/03/2010
Macalloy would like to welcome Dariuz Holubowski as the new agent of BBR Polska. Dariuz has a wealth of experience and will prodominantly cover the Polish market.
Construction of Marina Bay Sands nears construction - 16/04/2010
Marina Bay Sands is an integrated entertainment centre that will include a theatre, several night clubs, retail, casino and three 55 storey hotel towers. Macalloy 460 galvanised tie rods were supplied in a range of diameters to support the bayfront promontory roof canopies. The first phase of the complex is due to be completed some time in 2010.
Macalloy achieves Queen’s Award 2010 for International Trade – 23/04/2010
Macalloy has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade 2010 on the Queen's Birthday. This is the second time we have received this award, the first time was in 1996 for export achievement. This latest award was credited to the company after demonstrating "continuous achievement in international trade over six years" .
Macalloy supply tiebars to Russian port project - 12/05/2010
Macalloy 17MHS Tiebars were recently installed at the Sea Commercial Port of Ust-Luga. The project was supplied using 520 N/mm2 and a special 535 N/mm2 grade of steel bar.
The Macalloy Tension Structures brochure is now available to download in Italian - 21/05/2010
Macalloy has recently introduced the Macalloy Tension Structures Italian brochure to its collection of multi-lingual brochures. The brochure is now available to download from the website.
Macalloy supply Glulam structure - 09/08/2010
Macalloy recently supplied Commune Inzell, Germany, which will provide new facilities for ice speed skating. The construction of the 82.5m-spanned roof is made from glue-laminated timber with the support of Macalloy 460 and Macalloy 520 tendons, which form steel trusses. Construction is due to be completed in 2010.
The new Macalloy Spanish Tension Structures brochure is now available to download - 10/08/2010
Following on from recent Spanish 1030 brochure being developed, the new Macalloy Spanish Tension Structures brochure is now available to download.
Managing Director receives award from her HRH Queen Elizabeth II - 13/08/2010
Further to Macalloy being presented with The Queens Award For Enterprise 2010: International Trade, by The Lord Lieutenant. The Queen’s Awards evening ceremony was held on the 19th July 2010 and attended by Managing Director, Peter Hoy, who was congratulated by her HRH.
Sales Director receives award from her HRH Queen Elizabeth II - 13/08/2010
Further to Macalloy being presented with The Queens Award For Enterprise 2010: International Trade, by The Lord Lieutenant. The Queen’s Awards evening ceremony was held on the 19th July 2010 and attended by Sales Director, Chris Willett, who was congratulated by her HRH.
Sales Director receives award from her HRH Queen Elizabeth II - 13/08/2010