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2102 937-651 Harsco Infrastructure Services Limited Harsco House, Regent Park 299 Kingston Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 7SG Phone +44 (0)1372 381 300 Fax +44 (0)1372 381 399 Visit us at: www.harsco-i.com

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Harsco Infrastructure

A powerful partner, globally and locally

Harsco Infrastructure is one of the worlds largest suppliers of formwork, scaffolds, mobile work platforms and industrial services, operating in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and North, Central and South America. For clients, developers and contractors, we are a reliable partner in projects of all sizes with our expert engineering and support services. Along with our services to the construction industry, we also provide a wide range of industrial maintenance services. In construction, our expertise focuses on five sectors: transportation, utilities, petrochemicals, health and education, and commercial, residential and leisure.
Revenues by region
Western Europe: 39 % North America: 36 % Latin America: 9 % Middle East and Africa: 7 % Asia-Pacific: 5 % Eastern Europe: 4 %

Revenues by segment
Metals & Minerals: 45 % Infrastructure: 34 % Rail: 10 % Industrial: 8 %

Harsco Infrastructure is the combination of three long-established Harsco companies: Hnnebeck, SGB and Patent. Together we offer almost 300 years of combined specialist experience in our fields. We have gained vast reservoirs of expertise on construction sites and industrial facilities around the world, allowing us to develop a range of services tailored to the requirements of today's international construction and industrial clients. Our local presence enables us to efficiently serve our customers in the realization of projects large and small. In addition to developing solutions and supplying materials, we are able to handle complete project management: from the definition of the task, detailed technical planning, costing, scheduling and deadline planning through to coordination on site. Harsco Infrastructure is a division of Harsco Corporation headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (USA). The company quoted on the US stock exchange supports the key industries in infrastructure, metals and rail all over the world with innovative services and products, generating annual revenues of $3 billion. Harsco Infrastructure is committed to the Harsco core values defining interaction and cooperation with customers, suppliers and colleagues: integrity, our people, continuous improvement and value creation discipline.

Harsco Corporation (Pennsylvania, USA) and Harsco Infrastructure facts & figures
Annual revenues 2010 Harsco Corporation: $3 billion Harsco Infrastructure: $1.2 billion Employees Harsco Corporation: Approx. 20,000 worldwide Harsco Infrastructure: Approx. 6,500 worldwide Locations Harsco Corporation: Present in 50 countries Harsco Infrastructure: Present in 39 countries Portfolio Harsco Corporation: Products and services for the key industries of infrastructure, metals and rail Harsco Infrastructure: Formwork, scaffolds and access solutions for the construction industry, technical services, industrial services

The transportation challenge

Royal roads to success

Transportation construction is one of the most challenging sectors in construction. A good service provider has to understand the challenges and successfully master them.

The world is shrinking. The transportation of goods across oceans, mountain ranges and across entire continents has become a commonplace activity. Modern infrastructure has made this possible. Mobility is the buzzword, a feature that has made its indelible mark on our society. It is therefore a central

task of our age to create traffic links by land, sea and air and network them efficiently in order to accelerate the flow of goods and simplify the movement of people. Traffic route and infrastructure construction therefore rank among the foremost and also the most exacting sectors in the construction industry. Yet alt-

hough volumes of traffic both passenger and freight continue to grow, funding for the construction of roads and transportation infrastructure is becoming more scarce. The construction industry is faced with a demanding mission that calls for farsighted and properly thought-out strategies.

Complex, demanding and out-of-the-ordinary Due to their complexity and sheer magnitude, most transportation construction projects place severe demands on those involved in construction. Striking architecture, exceptional structural loads and huge spans are therefore more the rule than the exception in tunnel and bridge projects. It is often a question of discharging enormous loads. In some cases, this involves the deployment of huge quantities of materials, although storage space on many construction sites of this kind is in short supply. And, on top of this, these technically and esthetically sophisticated structures have to satisfy exceptional standards of quality theyre designed and built to last, after all. And, as if this werent enough, builders also have to take account of increasingly stringent environmental legislation. Safety first In the realisation of complex plans, construction companies are repeatedly confronted with major challenges. Each project entails taking a fresh look at geographical and geological conditions, as these have a

massive impact on construction procedures. In bridge and tunnel construction in particular, the often high-risk construction sites are situated in poorly accessible locations, which makes the movement of materials all the more problematic. The nature of the soil calls for targeted structural solutions that have to reconcile the needs of the groundwater and soil with engineering techniques. And this must not be to the detriment of occupational safety. However difficult the conditions, it is essential to create a safe working environment to help prevent accidents and illness. Whats more, projects for the maintenance of existing or new structures usually have to take place without disrupting traffic flows. This means not only high stressing of the structures themselves, but also the added task of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). And accompanying all this is the clients tight time and cost frame, which must not be allowed to compromise quality or safety. These challenges in infrastructure construction make detailed planning and work scheduling

indispensable. Because only then are trouble-free project development and execution assured. One project, many participants In view of the shortage of finance and shrinking budgets, there is growing demand for cooperation between the public sector and private enterprise. In the traffic route sector, more and more construction projects are coming to fruition under Public Private Partnerships. These are associated with elaborate bidding procedures and increase the number of those involved in project execution. And in any case, such mammoth projects as occur in the transportation sector call for a veritable army of employees, suppliers and companies that have to be coordinated: clients, developers, architects and contractors through to suppliers and subcontractors. The earlier they can all be brought to the table and involved in planning, the more efficiently and safely the project can be realised. This ensures firm and forward-looking project management from planning and execution through to completion. Experienced service providers can support clients and contractors in their efforts.
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Capable and close to the customer

Early cooperation cuts costs Timely cooperation between the service provider and architect makes good sense in the field of formwork and access solutions. Involving the right supplier at the right time can offer helpful insight, ensure accuracy and significantly cut costs. The service provider can evolve into a consultant contributing practical experience and skills when it comes to inexpensive and targeted solutions for load discharge, for example, taking account of the climatic conditions, live load and concrete pressure. This can be illustrated by an example from the field. One area where the early involvement of the formwork supplier cuts construction costs significantly is the grid arrangement of the formwork. Architects usually have a definite idea of how the fair concrete faces should look on completion. In some cases, they want a grid-free pattern, although this is only possible at great effort and cost. If, however, concrete is placed with a repetitive grid, progress is much swifter and the cost of shuttering can be reduced by up to 15 percent. The same applies to the reinforcement design on large-area structures like bridges. If the formwork supplier is brought in at an early stage, he can help to find the matching reinforcement for the formwork in question. A factor that saves time and money and this is one of the decisive challenges in transport construction today.

Why Harsco? Because weve got the experience.

At Harsco, its the customer and their needs that count. This is why only the best solution for you is good enough for us.

Our reputation and decades of experience as one of the leading construction service providers in the world combined with our knowledge of formwork, scaffolds and Mechanical Access places us in a unique position. We are able to offer our customers targeted, safe and cost-effective solutions for construction projects of all sizes and kinds. Customers benefit from our international network, expertise, resources and our financial stability, which gives your investment the security you need. Focus on the customer At Harsco, the focus is on the customer. And thats why we ask ourselves at the beginning of each project: How can we help you to realise your construction project on time, efficiently and on budget? Be it a new structure, highly prestigious or small-scale, we know the way to success. With our expertise and our conception of service, we can relieve you of the strain during planning and execution. Thanks to our high productivity, engineering skills and inexpensive applications, we can always find the solution that best meets your needs. Playing safe We choose from a huge range of products that comply with the

toughest safety standards be they scaffolds, elevators or formwork. Because OSH has top priority at Harsco. This is also demonstrated by our outstanding health and safety record. We help you in the selection and efficient combination of our systems to meet the challenges of your project. With competent engineering and ancillary services, we support you by lightening your

workload with planning, erection and dismantling, logistics and project management all from a single source. At home all over the world Our global network of locations ensures optimal infrastructure and an extensive transfer of knowledge. Experience from projects from all over the world is constantly enabling us continually to build on our wealth of knowledge.

Health and safety

Our number one priority.

Throughout Harsco Infrastructure the safety of our staff, our customers and the public is our highest priority. It takes precedence over all other aspects of our business.

Smooth-running safety management can only succeed in a coordinated and mutually supportive procedure. Ongoing development Controlling Training Communication Clearly defined processes

Setting health and safety standards for the industry In health and safety, our record (AFR) currently sets a standard for the industry. This requires constant effort in all aspects of risk management, process control, training and communication. Our responsibility is to exercise safety leadership and maintain a safety conscious working environment at every level of our operation. We are dedicated to making this attitude part of our culture and everyday activities.

Working in partnership with you We work closely with our customers to ensure that clear standards of safety competence, cooperation and communication are strictly observed throughout a project. We conduct regular safety reviews, checks and inspections and work proactively with customers and other contractors to ensure we create a safe working environment for everyone working on or around our equipment. Working safely is the best way of keeping to budgets and deadlines.

The industrys most comprehensive safety programme

sors backed up with product user guides and safety notes, technical data sheets, a regular in-house safety magazine, web-based safety updates and a range of award winning films including The cost of accidents and In the real world which have been widely used throughout the construction industry.

Our core principles of health and safety All injuries and occupational illnesses are preventable All construction and operating exposures can be reasonably safeguarded Safety is a line management responsibility

Working safely is an essential element of employee performance Line management has a responsibility to train all employees to work safely Safety adds value to Harsco customers, stockholders and employees

We run the access industrys most comprehensive programme of safety training. It is ongoing at all levels from site toolbox talks and safety workshops to advanced safety management and leadership courses. Our safety communication plans include a comprehensive safety manual for managers and supervi8 9

Case Study: Engineering structures for the A1 motorway, Poland

Case Study: Cesk Bel bypass, Czech Republic

Formwork highlights along the motorway

On its completion, the 570 kilometer long A1 motorway in Poland will be one of the countrys central north-south links. It is scheduled to run from Gdansk via Torun to the Czech Republic and will be part of the pan-European traffic corridor VI and European route E75. Along the route there are already a number of dual carriageways and structures that are being integrated in the motorway. This link, with changing routes, has been in the planning pipeline since 1945. The mammoth project is due for completion in 2013. For the construction of the 15.4 kilometer long section from Gli wice-Sosnica to Bek and for the Sosnica exit, Harsco Infrastructure has contributed modern and highly efficient formwork systems. The main formwork challenge was the 33 engineering structures along the

Safe discharge of huge wind loads

Improving the road infrastructure in the Czech Republic is one of the countrys key tasks. The European Community is supporting these initiatives and one project they are involved in is the construction of the bypass around the town of Cesk Bel, which is seriously affected by rising traffic levels. Harsco Infrastructure supplied formwork materials for the construction of the SO 202 bridge over the Bel valley, which also belongs to the bypass project. The ground here is very uneven and damp, so the support systems for the construction of the bridge had to be given extra stabilisation. The 23 meter tall scaffold structure was also exposed to extreme stressing and particularly wind loads.

route in view of the risk of subsidence in the subsoil due to mining in the region. For this reason, the structures had to be designed for Category 3 stressing in mining regions. The work was executed under tight deadlines. At the same time, the concrete faces had to meet a high standard of quality. The planners therefore opted among other things for MANTO large-area formwork. This system has a large selection of panels, the largest measuring a formidable 3.3 by 2.4 meters and facilitating rapid shuttering and pouring. The strengths of the system were also exploited for the shuttering of sharply tilting bridge towers. Their angle is so extreme that support for the towers proved to be a major test for the technicians in formwork planning.

Facts & figures Customer: Challenge: Project completion: Total investment: Materials used: J&P/Avax S.A. Development of formwork solutions for engineering structures 2009 2242.7 million ID15, SG bracket system MANTO, RASTO, TOPFLEX,

To safely discharge the wind loads in high places, Harsco developed a support solution comprising 62,000 cubic meters of modular scaffolds. The companys own team of erectors built these scaffolds so that none of the customers resources would be tied up. The loads were discharged via timber beams laid on steel U-sections. These were in turn laid on a level surface consisting of H20 girders.

To create the bridges curve, the support system was divided into 23 independent fields. The scaffold structure was stabilized both with temporary precast concrete slabs and special support structures of steel girders, which were used particularly on slopes. Some of these girders were mounted on small concrete piers specially embedded in the ground for this purpose.

Facts & figures Customer: Challenge: SANGREEN, s.r.o. Development and provision of a cost-effective formwork solution for the construction of a bridge exposed to extra-high loads 2009 23 meters 276 meters 62,000 cubic meters of modular scaffolds, steel and timber girders
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Case Study: Berlin Brandenburg International Airport, Germany

Case Study: Earls Court Station, UK

A commanding view
Currently Europes biggest airport construction project, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, has staggering dimensions. On completion of the extension work initiated in 2006, the airport will cover an area of 1,470 hectares. Up to 6,500 people will take off and land during a typical rush hour. The main terminal with six storeys will initially provide sufficient space for a throughput of up to 27 million passengers per year. It is to be commissioned in 2012. The new control tower of Germanys air traffic control will be the airports nerve centre. Developed by the Stuttgart architect Franz Ondra, the 72 meter tower blends in architecturally with the other buildings. The tower shaft, projecting control room and a reinforced concrete staircase attached to the outside posed special challenges for the formwork solution. Execution took place under a strict timetable. For work in high places, the employer gives safety Facts & figures Customer: Challenge: Ed. Zblin AG Development of a formwork solution for an air traffic control tower with projecting building elements 2010 72 meters 235 million SCF , TOPFLEX, MANTO , BOSTA 100 top priority. This is why safety, load-bearing capacity and platform widths were the decisive factor in the choice of formwork material. Selected was SCF Self Climbing Formwork from Harsco with integrated timber beam formwork, which is distinguished by a high load-bearing capacity of up to 150 kilonewtons per bracket and wide work platforms. With the aid of four SCF work platforms (9.55 x 3.86 m), the construction of the tower with its special design features went ahead without a hitch. This approach also provided a high level of safety during dismantling. On completion of the control room, it was not possible to lift out the platforms in the conventional manner. For this reason, they climbed back from the building as far as possible until a small mobile crane was able to detach them.

Restoration of underground rail station

Earls Court Station is part of the London Underground network. Opening in 1871, it has become an important hub of Londons Tube. In 2007/08, the historic station was restored with such care and attention that it gained protected monument status. The quality of the renovation work performed was commended in 2009 at the National Railway Heritage Awards. During the renovation and cleaning of the Victorian roof at Earls Court Station, a number of platforms had to be spanned. The space for the project was extremely confined. Crane access was only possible from the rails. The space for erecting the support systems was also very limited. The work took place with live station operations and was therefore subject to strict safety regulations to protect station users from falling materials. Harsco Infrastructure was awarded the contract to develop and erect the access solution for this challenging project. With a carefully selected assortment of scaffolds, aluminum girders, MkII steel girders and MkII props, a structure was created that made it possible to carry out the work on the roof without affecting passenger traffic and station operations. Assembly was performed at night, with much of the material being supplied by rail and erected with the aid of a mobile, rail-mounted crane. Harsco Infrastructures project developers worked closely with the customer and station management throughout the project in order to ensure smooth-running processes.

Facts & figures Customer: Construction task: Balfour Beatty Management Development of an access solution for a confined, underground rail construction site 2008 Scaffolds, aluminum girders, steel girders and props

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Completion of control tower project: Control tower height: Total cost: Materials used:

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Case Study: Bridge construction, Romania

Case Study: Airport terminal, Dubai

Classic assignment for INFRA-KIT

Facts & figures Customer: Construction task: Romstrade Development and provision of a cost-effective formwork solution for the construction of two bridges over live traffic 2010 112 meters INFRA-KIT To this end, Harscos technicians came up with a solution capable of discharging all the loads into the foundations of the abutments and piers.

Impressive task, huge dimensions

At over a kilometer long, Terminal 3 of Dubai Airport is one of the worlds longest airport terminals with its eye-catching curved roof resting on a skeleton of concrete. The terminal accommodates the arrival and departure halls, waiting areas, restaurants and parking space. The buildings large sublevel was constructed in a pit 800 meters long, 700 meters wide and 20 meters deep. Part of the slab of the sublevel also supports the taxiway and has to be capable of carrying the weight of the waiting aircraft. The sheer vastness of this construction project demanded a high degree of technical and organisational expertise from Harscos technicians. For example, the task involved pouring over a million square meters of slab surface up to 2.2 meters thick. The slab heights differed greatly, peaking at 16 meters. The deadlines were also very tight.

Project completion: Length of bridge: Materials used: The Romanian capital of Bucharest is severely burdened by heavy traffic. The widening of the bypass around the city from two to four lanes is therefore one of the construction projects that on completion will significantly enhance the quality of life for the population of Bucharest. Harsco Infrastructure supplied formwork materials for the construction of two virtually identical bridges along the bypass. These are a mix of cast-in-place and precast concrete, with four spans and comprise three piers up to 8 meters tall and two abutments. The special challenge was to allow the traffic beneath the bridge to flow almost unrestrictedly during construction. The solution required needed to be extremely safe and at the same time fast. Special attention was devoted to achieving straightforward load discharge. The customer opted for a solution based on INFRA-KIT from Harsco Infrastructure. This modular system for bridge and cut-and-cover tunnel construction is based on a simple construction principle to facilitate rapid erection. Such features as the centering strip and clamping bolts made the system particularly safe. The load-frame prop one of the systems key elements is so strong that 20 of them were sufficient to discharge the loads of up to 2,900 kN.

The support system for the slab formwork therefore had to be versatile, easy to handle and efficient. Harsco Infrastructure planned and realised a solution with which 5,000 tonnes of aluminium towers were used during the

30-month project phase. A team of the companys specialists assisted work on site and were in regular contact with the central planning and design team in the UK. At peak times, the technicians produced 200 design drawings per month.

Facts & figures Customer: Challenge: Laing ORourke Development of a support solution for the shuttering of slabs at very different heights 2008 5,000 tonnes of aluminum towers With the opening of Terminal 3, airport capacity was raised to 60 million air passengers per year $4.5 billion 1 million square meters
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Case Study: Hardanger Bridge, Norway

Case Study: Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland, UK

High and wide

Historic bridge, hypermodern access

The 2,500 meter long Forth Rail Bridge spans the Firth of Forth at a height of 50 meters. Since its completion in 1890, the cantilever bridge has ranked as a masterpiece of engineering. Three massive, 110 meter high, diamond-shaped trusses each rest on four piers interconnected by smaller viaducts. The span between the main piers is 521 meters, and a total of 54,000 tonnes of steel and 6.5 million rivets are employed. Similarly impressive engineering skills were necessary for the realisation of access solutions for the recently completed maintenance work. It was not only the complexity of the bridge with its numerous arches and few angles that was a challenge. It was also essential that work should not affect rail traffic on the bridge, with 190 train movements daily, and the busy shipping lane beneath the bridge. Harsco designed and built each scaffold element specifically for this construction assignment. The usual principle of erecting scaffolding from bottom to top had to be reversed on this bridge. The access platforms hovered above the Forth. About 3,500 tonnes of custom scaffold elements had been supplied and assembled by Harsco by the end of maintenance. To prevent the removed old paint from escaping into the environment, all the platforms were enclosed with plastic sheeting, which also protected the new epoxy resin paint from the weather as it dried. The Forth Rail Bridge is now resplendent again in its rich shade of red.

Its total length of 1,380 meters and its span of 1,310 meters make Hardanger Bridge in Norway one of the worlds longest suspension bridges. On its completion in 2013, it will replace the ferry service between Bruravik and Brimnes and improve traffic links in the region. But it is not its sheer size alone that makes the project so exciting. The biggest challenge is posed by the fjord itself, which, at almost

1,000 meters deep, forms a deep incision between the mountains on either side. The two bridge towers therefore have to be erected close to the shore and tied back against the rock walls. Space-saving and safe formwork systems were required. For the construction of the two 186 meter tall bridge towers, the customer opted for SCF Self Climbing Formwork from Harsco using 48 SCF brackets, advantageous as they

can be operated entirely without crane assistance. Harsco Infrastructure is also supplying two mechanical transport platforms, which during construction will stand alongside the towers and permit vertical access at all times, and two permanent elevators for later maintenance work. The formwork and platforms are continually adapted to the tapering cross section almost all the way up the tower. 48 concreting lifts are required per leg. The normal work procedure permits climbing on the day after pouring. An aluminium connecting walkway serves as an access and escape route from one leg to the other. For the construction of the three cross members up to 21 meters long and 7.5 meters high, MANTO wall formwork is being used.

Facts & figures Client: Customer: Construction task: Project completion: Length of bridge: Height: Spans: Materials used: Network Rail Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Development of an access strategy for bridge maintenance 2009 2,500 meters 50 meters 521 meters 3,500 tonnes of custom scaffold elements
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Facts & figures Customer: Construction task: Veidekke Development of a space-saving and safe formwork solution for bridge towers October 2011 48 SCF brackets, MANTO 186 meters

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Case Study: Gare du Nord, Paris, France

Contacts Harsco Infrastructure Worldwide

Action station for modular scaffold

Harsco Infrastructure Australia Pty. Limited Phone: 0061 7 3713 3333 info@harsco-i.com.au www.harsco-i.com.au Harsco Infrastructure Austria GmbH Phone: 0043 2235 420 30 info@harsco-i.at www.harsco-i.at Harsco Infrastructure Canada Phone: 001 (780) 468-3292 info@harsco-i.ca www.harsco-i.ca

Harsco Infrastructure El Salvador Phone: 00503 2319-6565 info@harsco-i.sv www.harsco-i.us Harsco Infrastructure France SAS Phone: 0031 1 60 21 60 60 info@harsco-i.fr www.harsco-i.fr Harsco Infrastructure Deutschland GmbH Phone: 0049 2102 937-1 info@harsco-i.de www.harsco-i.de Harsco Infrastructure Guatemala Phone: (00502) 2255-6748 info@harsco-i.gt www.harsco-i.us Harsco Infrastructure Magyarorszg Kft. Phone: 0036 1 4204888 ckocsis@harsco.com www.harsco-i.hu Harsco Infrastructure India Private Limited Phone: 0091 40 - 2370 1710 info@harsco-i.in www.harsco-i.in Harsco Infrastructure Italia S.p.A. Phone: 0039 2 969 731 info@harsco-i.it www.harsco-i.it Harsco Infrastructure Malaysia Sdn Bhd Phone: 00 603 42965455 or 00 603 42965034 info@harsco-i.sg www.harsco-i.sg Harsco Infrastructure Mexico SA de CV Phone: 0052 55 2614 1410 info@harsco-i.us www.harsco-i.us Harsco Infrastructure B.V. The Netherlands Phone: 00 31 492 598 698 info@harsco-i.nl www.harsco-i.nl

Harsco Infrastructure Norge AS Phone: 0047 63 86 72 00 info@harsco-i.no www.harsco-i.no Harsco Infrastructure Panama SA Phone: 00507 217-9300 info@harsco-i.pa www.harsco-i.us Harsco Infraestructura Per S.A. Phone: 0051 (1) 252-1700 info@harsco-i.pe www.harsco-i.pe Harsco Infrastructure Polska Sp. z o.o. Phone: 0048 22 231 23 00 info@harsco-i.pl www.harsco-i.pl Harsco Infrastructure Puerto Rico Phone: 001787 769-4870 info@harsco-i.pr www.harsco-i.us Harsco Infrastructure Qatar WLL Phone: 00 974 4603 983 info@harsco-i.com.qa www.harsco-i.com.qa Harsco Infrastructure Romania SRL Phone: 0040 264 504 270 info_infrastructure@harsco.com www.harsco-i.ro Harsco Infrastructure Rus OOO Phone: 007 495 661 6494 akorobeynikova@harsco.com www.harsco-i.ru Harsco Infrastructure Saudi Arabia Phone: 00 966 2 619 2000 vporter@harsco.com www.harsco-i.com Harsco Infrastructure Singapore Pte Ltd Phone: 00 65 6862 6122 info@harsco-i.sg www.harsco-i.sg Harsco Infrastructure Slovensko SRO

Phone: 00 421 2 4445 9871 or 00 421 2 4445 3296 info@harsco-i.sk www.harsco-i.sk Harsco Infrastructure South Africa (Pty) Ltd Phone: 0027 21 522 89 00 info@harsco-i.co.za www.harsco-i.co.za Harsco Infrastructure Sverige AB Phone: 0046 19 20 97 0 info@harsco-i.se www.harsco-i.se Harsco Infrastructure Trinidad & Tobago Phone: 001868 679-3121 info@harsco-i.tt www.harsco-i.us Harsco Infrastructure Ukrajina LLC Phone: 00 38 44 206 1088 office@sgb.com.ua www.harsco-i.com.ua Harsco Infrastructure Quebeisi LLC Phone: 00 971 6 534 2221 info@harsco-i.ae www.harsco-i.ae Harsco Infrastructure UK Phone: 0044 1827 266 100 info@harsco-i.co.uk www.harsco-i.co.uk Harsco Infrastructure USA Phone: 001 201 261 5600 info@harsco-i.us www.harsco-i.us Harsco Infrastructure Zhejiang Co., Ltd Phone: 0086 571 883 75 109 info@harsco-i.cn www.harsco-i.cn

The Gare du Nord completed in 1866 is one of the busiest railroad stations in Paris. About 180 million passengers use this terminal each year. The sculptures adorning the faade of the station building symbolize the trains destinations at home and abroad. For the stations facelift, the French railroad company SNCF contracted Harsco Infrastructure with the design, supply and erection of access solutions for all of the stations faades. The building geometry is highly complex and high loads have to be discharged. Station operations could not be disrupted by the work. So that travellers could continue to move freely, the ground-level work in the station was only carried out at night. It was also important that local residents and guests of the adjacent hotel were not disturbed by the noise of scaffold erection and dismantling. The modular scaffold from Harsco Infrastructure satisfies these requirements in every respect. With its special junction node, it is possible to create all the necessary shapes and angles. Since each junction permits eight connections horizontally and diagonally, the irregular shape of the faade was not a problem. The modular scaffold is Facts & figures Customer: Construction task: SNCF Design, supply and erection of access solutions for elaborate facade restoration September 2010 500 tonnes of modular scaffolds, staircase towers and load elevators suitable for great heights and large surfaces. At the Gare du Nord, 500 tonnes of this scaffold material was employed, 200 tonnes of this alone on the main faade. Erection of just this by Harsco took about six weeks. Staircase towers and load elevators provided safe access for all the craftsmen involved.

Harsco Infrastructure Channel Islands Limited Phone: 01534 636 363 info@harsco-i.co.uk www.harsco-i.co.uk Harsco Infrastructura Chile Ltda. Phone: 0056 2585 4450 info@harsco-i.cl www.harsco-i.cl Harsco Infrastructure Colombia Phone: 0057 861 8877 info@harsco-i.co www.harsco-i.us Harsco Infrastructure Costa Rica Phone: 00506 2242-2929 info@harsco-i.cr www.harsco-i.us Harsco Infrastructure Cesko s.r.o Phone: 00 420 2 7210 1511 info@harsco-i.cz www.harsco-i.cz Harsco Infrastructure Danmark A/S Phone: 0045 7013 3100 info@harsco-i.dk www.harsco-i.dk Harsco Infrastructure Egypt for Scaffolding and Formwork SAE Phone: 00 202 2359 1568 neilh@sgbegypt.com.eg info@harsco-i.com www.harsco-i.com

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