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The World of Ropeways

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From challenge … 2|3 The World of Ropeways World leader

As a customer of the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group, networks. Our systems for material and rope- you can count on the best quality, leading-edge ways for preventive avalanche blasting offer impressive ropeway technology and the utmost professionalism. efficiency and performance. All-year-round experience We develop our products in close collaboration with our concepts round off our extensive portfolio. customers and partners in order to arrive at the ideal solution to meet your individual wishes and needs. With Doppelmayr/Garaventa, you get top quality in When it comes to implementing your project, the very modern design, discover user-friendly solutions and latest technologies and the full in-depth experience know you will continue to receive optimum service in of our engineers and technicians are employed. the future. From the initial idea to the completed project All this makes the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group and beyond. the world leader in ropeway engineering – and your reliable partner.

Our transport systems set benchmarks: We transport passengers with ropeways offering not only top comfort but above all safety at the highest level – in summer and winter tourism regions or as part of urban transit 4|5 The World of Ropeways

The Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group

2002 saw the merger of two leading ropeway manu- Today, the Doppelmayr and Garaventa brands stand facturers with a long tradition: Doppelmayr and for top quality and uncompromising reliability. In- Garaventa. This gave rise to the Doppelmayr/ stallations designed precisely to accommodate the Garaventa Group with its main plants in Wolfurt (AUT) customer’s wishes and pioneering innovations in and Goldau (CHE) as global competence centers ropeway construction sum up a corporate philosophy for circulating ropeway systems such as which strikes a chord with operators around the globe. and as well as reversible aerial tramways The Group operates production plants as well as and railways. It is here that the technology sales and service centers in over 35 countries world- which has earned these two companies a worldwide wide and has installed over 14,400 ropeway systems to reputation is designed and engineered. date for customers in more than 88 nations worldwide.

Since the beginnings of both companies over a century ago, the Group has become the epitome of technical reliability and innovative strength, and has been instru- mental in shaping the ropeway industry. Doppelmayr and Garaventa have played a major role in technical advances and achieved many milestones which have contributed to the breathtaking pace of develop- ment in this field.

Divisions

passenger ropeways material transport systems avalanche blasting ropeways rope-propelled local transport systems automated inclined systems concepts for the all-season mountain experience Subsidiaries

DCC – Doppelmayr Doppelmayr Transport Technology This company offers innovative, progressive and eco- The broad spectrum of sophisticated material trans- friendly alternatives for local transport applications. systems provides the answer to any challenge The energy and space-saving systems can be readily involving the transportation of bulk material and unit integrated into sensitive urban infrastructures, , loads. Solutions range from well-proven material rope- exhibition and conference centers as well as large ways to innovative long-distance conveyor systems. industrial and administrative complexes. www.dcc.at www.doppelmayr-mts.com

Input Projektentwicklungs GmbH Input’s main field of activity focuses on adventure concepts for mountain regions aimed at long-term prof- itability. The objective is to develop comprehensive concepts which offer a fun mountain experience for all the family 365 days a year. www.input-projekt.com

World leader – thanks to superlative quality and customer focus Milestones Garaventa Milestones Doppelmayr Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group The historyofthe 6|7 by KarlGaraventa built on theRigi,CHE, First materialropeway 1928 1892 Konrad Doppelmayr Company foundedby TheWorld ofRopeways Squaw Valley, USA aerial tramwayin First largereversible 1967 1937 Zürs amArlberg,AUT First surfaceliftin Marmorilik, GRL ore ropewayin Fully automatic 1973 1972 Mellau, AUT in First detachable

Verbier senger) tramwayin biggest (150-pas- ’s then 1987 1991 in MontOrignal,CAN able 6-seaterchairlift World’s firstdetach- CHE Titlis/Engelberg, aerial tramwayon World’s firstRotair 1992 1996 Hintertux, AUT First in

1997 in Vrådål,NOR able 8-seaterchairlift World’s firstdetach- Funitel inVerbier Switzerland’s first 1994 Merger toformtheDoppelmayr/GaraventaGroup2002 1999 USA Shuttle inLasVegas, First CABLELiner in Samnaun,CHE decker aerialtramway World’s firstdouble- 1995 2001 First RopeCon ling inStrengen,AUT for bulkmaterialhand- CHE funicular inNeuchâtel, World’s firstlevelling 2000 ® system

World’s first seat Record-breaking lift: World premiere for World’s first auto- heating system for World’s first gondola 3S gondola from World’s first chair de- recovery concept on World’s first CabriO® The UK’s first urban mobile ropeway in chairlifts in Lech and with revolving cabins in Whistler Mtn. to Black- signed to carry seven the 3S lifts in Koblenz, tramway up to Stanser- ropeway in , Bratislava, SVK Schröcken, AUT Sattel-Hochstuckli, CHE comb Mtn., CAN children, Serfaus, AUT GER and Sölden, AUT horn, CHE GBR

2002 2004 2005 2008 2008 2010 2012 2012 8|9 The World of Ropeways

Applications

Detachable – Haus im Ennstal, AUT Reversible – Stans, CHE

Winter Summer Off to the slopes with the professional Heading for the sun with the number one

Ever since winter sports fans in their droves began Ropeways are invaluable when it comes to providing heading for the mountains, Doppelmayr/Garaventa access to recreation areas on the mountain, to remote has been a reliable partner to large numbers of alpine pastureland or to viewing points and monuments resorts around the globe. The differing needs of pas- that are otherwise difficult to reach. As a flexible mode of sengers – whether children or adults, novices or pro- transport that is individually adapted to the topography fessional athletes, groups or singles – provide the of the region, ropeways have no problem crossing even trigger for new ideas. Innovative thinking and many very large obstacles. Their minimally invasive design years of experience enable to us to constantly increase enables ropeways to blend in almost imperceptibly with the quality of Doppelmayr/Garaventa ropeways and their surroundings – without major harm to the visual perfect the technology behind them. impression of the tourist destination.

Working closely with our customers and partners In combination with experiential attractions on the moun- enables us to continually set new milestones which in- tain, the ropeway provides a popular means of access for spire advances in the ropeway industry. Surface lifts, summer toboggan runs, mountain huts or themed hiking chair and gondola lifts or even combined solutions trails. Hikers, families with children, wheelchair users, in standard or custom design – your wishes and your paraglider pilots and senior citizens are guaranteed a trust are the driving force in everything we do. high-comfort ride while they relax and enjoy the view.

Detachable – Singapur, SGP RopeCon® – Simberi, PNG

Urban Material Over the city roofs with the all-rounder Moving with the technology leader

The innovative ropeway systems from Doppelmayr/ As well as delivering optimum quality and advanced so- Garaventa offer a host of benefits in the urban environ- lutions for passenger transport, Doppelmayr/Garaventa ment. They cross residential areas, rivers and existing proves that ropeways are an excellent choice for ma- infrastructure with ease and glide over every traffic terial transport. All kinds of materials are transported hindrance. As well as lending themselves perfectly to safely and efficiently to their destination. Customers integration into urban planning concepts, ropeway can rely on a transport system to suit their specific solutions offer infinite scope for creativity. Struc- requirements. tures and equipment can be individually designed to cater for cultures, local circumstances and customer systems occupy a minimal structural preferences. footprint and even in mountainous regions are able to cross large distances and major obstacles between Passengers enjoy entirely new perspectives of the the individual towers. For heavy-duty applications, cityscape, top comfort and rapid connections while Doppelmayr/Garaventa developed RopeCon® and using the safest means of transport in existence. RailCon®. These systems combine conveyor and Barrier-free loading and unloading make ropeways ropeway technology, and provide a reliable means a positive experience for wheelchair users as well as of carrying bulk materials and unit loads from A to B. passengers with strollers or bicycles. Environmentally This makes Doppelmayr/Garaventa your ideal partner friendly and efficient at the same time, ropeway for material transport. systems provide an impressive answer to present and future traffic problems, and create added value for any city. 10|11 The World of Ropeways

Detachable gondola lift – Demanorská dolina, SVK – Lofer, AUT

Detachable gondola lifts Detachable chairlifts Combined lifts

Safe, comfortable and fast: The detach- With the detachable chairlifts from The combined lift unites the advantages able gondola lift is a ropeway system Doppelmayr/Garaventa, you can rely on of a detachable gondola with those of a with cabins to take four to 15 passengers a proven system with unique features. detachable chairlift. The features of this and is suitable for use in winter sports As well as carrying up to 4,000 passen- lift type are the simultaneous use of regions, for summer tourism and urban gers per hour, these lifts offer a choice gondolas and chairs along with separate transport projects. In the past five years between double, quad, 6- or 8-seater loading and unloading areas designed to alone, the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group chairs that are extremely comfortable, meet the requirements of the respective completed more than 120 detachable safe and compact in design. carriers. gondola lifts for its customers worldwide.

Combined lift – , AUT Funifor – Bezau, AUT Products

Flexibility, commitment, extensive know-how and a Doppelmayr/Garaventa is characterized by a great pioneering spirit make Doppelmayr/Garaventa ideally capacity to innovate, by outstanding product quality equipped to meet all the challenges of traditional and and an uncompromising attitude to safety as well new markets. Development and design engineers at as a unique concentration of know-how. A close-knit Doppelmayr/Garaventa see technical progress as an network of service and maintenance centers also en- opportunity which must be used wisely. That is why sures prompt and dependable customer support. Why every new ropeway installation is adapted with great not take a closer look at our product portfolio? With care and sensitivity to suit the task and the terrain. Doppelmayr/Garaventa, you too can rely on many Safety and comfort are always the top priority. years of innovation know-how.

Funifor Funicular railways Reversible aerial tramways

The patented Funifor system has proven Doppelmayr/Garaventa’s first funicular They are the ideal means of transport: particularly successful even at high alti- railway dates back to 1885. Aerial tramways cross valleys, ravines, tudes. One of its distinguishing features can be built almost anywhere: in cities, rivers and glaciers as well as any other is the large distance between the track in the country, or in mountain regions. rough terrain with ease; they also provide ropes, which guarantees optimal wind Curves and changes in gradient can an impressive solution for urban transport. stability. Independently driven carriers be mastered by this ropeway system While aerial tramways have long been a are a key safety feature of Funifor. This without any problem. The low profile familiar sight in winter tourist resorts, they does away with the need for an additional ensures high availability for the funi- have now also become an integral part of rescue ropeway and ensures rapid evac- cular in all weather conditions. the systems in cities and uation in the event of an emergency. agglomerations.

Funicular railway – Baku, ASE Reversible aerial tramway – Blatten, CHE 12|13 The World of Ropeways

3S gondola lift – Sölden, AUT

3S gondola lifts Funitel CABLE Liner Shuttle

Tricable gondola detachable ropeways The Funitel system perfected by on the vast experience of the combine the benefits of gondola lift and Doppelmayr/Garaventa is extremely wind- parent company, Doppelmayr Cable reversible aerial tramway. The 3S system resistant thanks to its special design Car (DCC) developed the CABLE Liner is a detachable continuous movement feature of two parallel haul ropes and Shuttle. As high-performance and cost- system offering a total transport capac- can operate at wind speeds of over effective alternatives in the area of local ity of up to 5,000 PPH and cabins for 100 km/h. This feature combined with a transit solutions, the APM-systems from up to 35 passengers. Ropeways of this rope gauge of 3.2 m makes the Funitel DCC are particularly well suited to appli- type are characterized by very high suitable for very long rope spans. The cations in cities, airports, exhibition and wind stability, low energy consumption benefit for the passenger is a calm and conference centers, large industrial and and the capability to cope with very long comfortable ride. administrative complexes, and as feeder rope spans. systems for adventure centers, sports stadiums and theme parks.

Funitel – Chopok juh, SVK CABLE Liner Shuttle – Venedig, ITA RopeCon® – Simberi, PNG

Fixed-grip chairlifts Surface lifts RopeCon®

Fixed-grip chairlifts are built as both Doppelmayr/Garaventa offers a full range RopeCon® is a long-distance continuous summer and winter tourism facilities. of surface lifts, from simple platter lifts conveyor system suitable for transport- The double, quad or six-seater chairs are for the practice slopes to modern T-bars ing bulk materials and unit loads of any permanently attached to the haul rope. and high-capacity glacier lifts. We also kind. This product is the result of well- The loading conveyor system developed provide upgrades, the replacement of proven transport technology combined by Doppelmayr/Garaventa is the key to equipment such as electrical control with Doppelmayr/Garaventa‘s decades safe and convenient on fixed- systems, service and repairs on all kinds of experience in the ropeway industry. grip installations operated at rope speeds of with overhead haul rope. of up to 3 m/s. Transport capacity can reach up to 3,200 passengers per hour depending on the size of the chairs used.

Surface lift – Erpfendorf, AUT Fixed chairlift – Zell am See, AUT 14|15 The World of Ropeways

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