INFRASTRUCTURE

Soil replacement in Magdeburg

From valves and sliders to cocks, in the past, more than 6,000 different products were manufactured in the traditional Magdeburg fittings factory in Germany. At times more than 8,000 employees worked in the company, but market economy reasons caused the end in 1996.

 High levels of pollution meant workers were equipped with special suits, shoes and gloves including face and respiratory protection masks on a Bauer job site in Germany

High levels of pollution meant workers were equipped with special suits, shoes and gloves including face and respiratory protection masks on a Bauer job site in Germany

After the factory's closure, the 220,000m2 site stood empty for almost 20 years until it was developed into an industrial park. The Bauer Environment division of Bauer Resources is now preparing the ground...

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