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The courage to innovate: DirectDrive since 1999.61 ropeway installations and 310 wind turbines in 24 countries.

Nobody has more experience.

SA4 Ladurns Ladurns / IT 1999SA4 Rojen Belpiano / IT 2001 SA6 Chatelaine Nouva Gressan / IT 2001 SA4 Wastenegg Ladurns / IT 2002 SA6 Sochers – Ciampinoi Val Gardena / IT 2002 SA6 FIS St. Moritz / CH 2002 SA4 Biok Alta Badia / IT 2003 SA4 Floralpina Siusi / IT 2004 SA6 Fraiten Belpiano / IT 2004 SA4 Rododendro San Martino / IT 2005 SA6 Sonnenrast Kitzbühel / AT 2005 CD4 Sochers Val Gardena / IT 2006 CD8C Kasereck Kitzbühel / AT 2009 CD8C Ochsalm Kitzbühel / AT 2010 CD6C Alp Dado Laax / CH 2011 CD6C Pasieka Bialka Tatranska / PL 2011 CD6C Resterhöhe Kitzbühel / AT 2011 CD6 Talexpress Winterberg / DE 2011 CD8C Zweitausender Kitzbühel / AT 2012 CD6C Hochalmbahn Obertauern / AT 2012 CD6C Scheibelbergbahn Reit im Winkl / DE 2012 CD6C Treis Palas Laax / CH 2012 CD6C Walde Kitzbühel / AT 2012 GD10 Hochwurzen Schladming / AT 2013 GD10 Wagstättbahn Kitzbühel / AT 2013 CD6C Lucky Priecno Jasna / SK 2013 CD6C Rosswaldbahn Saalbach / AT 2013 CD6C Zirmachbahn Fulpmes / AT 2013GD10 Pleney Morzine / FR 2013GD10 Golzentippbahn Obertilliach / AT 2014

GD10 Yenimahalle I & II, III Ankara / TR 2014GD8 Borest Alta Badia / IT 2014CD8 Les Colosses La Plagne / FR 2014CD6C Klockar Express Vemdalen / SE 2014CD6C Levi South Levi / FI 2014CD6C Milchhäuslexpress Lenggries / DE 2014CD6C Panoramabahn Obertauern / AT 2014CD6C Rohace Express Zuberec Rohace Spalen / SK 2014CD6 Tschein Nova Levante / IT 2014CD4 Ekspressheis Røldal Røldal / NO 2014GD10 La Siala – Sogn Martin Laax / CH 2015GD10 Montalbert La Plagne /FR 2015GD8 Sinaia Sinaia / RO 2015GD8 Zacatecas Zacatecas / MX 2015GD8 Sanctuario Virgen Oruro / BO 2015 CD8C Brunn Kitzbühel / AT 2015CD8 Poppenberg Winterberg / DE 2015CD6C Hofmanky Cerna Hora / CZ 2015CD6C Joscht-Hirli Zermatt / CH 2015CD6C Schernthannbahn Hopfgarten / AT 2015CD6C Plan Spindlermühle / CZ 2015CD6C Popova Shapka Skopie / MK 2015CD6C Zeigerbahn Feldberg / DE 2015CD6 Dundret Dundret / SE 2015CD6 Du Carreley Les Arcs / FR 2015CD6 La Fraina Alta Badia / IT 2015CD6 Romme Syd Romme / SE 2015CD6 Todorka Bansko / BG 2015CD6 Céciré Luchon Supberbagneres / FR 2015 CD4C Jaufen Lift Racines / IT 2015

High Technology Industries

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2015 SALES

In 2015, the HTI Group generated a consoli-dated sales of 726 million euros. Worldwide, 59 ropeway systems and 30 wind turbines were installed; in addition, 604 snow groomers and tracked utility vehicles and 2,000 snow guns were delivered.

EMPLOYEES: THE BIGGEST SUCCESS FACTOR

In 2015, the group of companies employed 3,147 staff worldwide. The opportunities it offers for targeted training and development make it an attractive employer that is well equipped to meet the constantly growing chal-lenges of the future.

INVESTMENT IN CORPORATE GROWTH

A total of 11,8 million euros were invested in 2015 with the aim of building up strategic and operational capacity, thus ensuring long-term competitiveness on the global market. A large proportion of this was used to extend the office space and production hall at the site in Telfs, Austria. 

RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANTAGE

Technological advancement is the recipe for success in our group of companies. This is why we are constantly investing in research and development, dedicating 21 million euros to this cause in 2015. These funds were primarily used to develop “Symphony”, the new 3S cabin designed by Pininfarina, and the new LTW90 1.5 MW wind generator, as well as to finalize the Stage IV/Tier 4 final engine technology. In the snowmaking systems sector, R&D resourc-es were used for the new Eos lance and the Titan 2.0 propeller machine.   

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Kitzbühel / Austria

LEITNER ropewaysTechnological excellence and innovative design for maximum comfort

Hopfgarten im Brixental / AustriaWolkenstein, Selva Val Gardena / Italy

AUSTRIA

The leading ski resort in the world can now offer guests a level of comfort to match thanks to the Premium Chair.The partnership between LEITNER ropeways and Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel goes back many years and now has another highlight in the shape of the CD8C Brunn with DirectDrive. This is the first system to feature the new LEITNER Premium Chair, built using state-of-the-art technology from the automotive industry. Also new in Kitzbühel is the Bichlalm 2-seater chair-lift. The new CD6C Schernthannbahn in Hopf-garten in the Brixental demonstrates significant improvements. Comfort seats and individual color schemes with blue bubbles are more than visual highlights. DirectDrive and the automatic elevating plat-form substantially enhance ride comfort for the guests.

ITALY

More comfort, and not only round the Sella RondaThe Arabba Fly 6-seater chairlift means winter sports enthusiasts doing the Sella Ronda can now travel in comfort over the village of Arabba instead of having to cross it on foot. Skiers and walkers can now ride to the top of the 3,000-meter-high Presena Glacier from the Passo del Tonale and enjoy the panoram-ic views. The 6-seater La Fraina chairlift in Alta Badia is equipped with DirectDrive and provides improved links between La Villa and San Cassiano. At the Sella Pass, the Piz Sella 6-seater chairlift has replaced a 2-seater system. The Jaufen Lift 4-seater chairlift at the Jaufen Pass features stylish seats, blue bubbles and the DirectDrive. New ropeways were put into service in Ponte di Legno and Campobasso.

tened “Symphony” designed by Pininfarina, the most famous vehicle designer in the world, and with the LEITNER Premium Chair, which features expertise drawn from the automotive industry and genuine leather seats, one thing is certain: LEITNER ropeways leads the way. Tailored design elements reinforce customers’ branding and communications strategies and give them a key competitive edge. LEITNER ropeways sets new standards in technology and design.

LEITNER ropeways provided technological excellence worldwide in all different areas in 2015, ranging from winter sports through to urban passenger transport in nine countries. Combining high technology, functionality, ef-ficiency, and unique design, ropeways are an innovative and environmentally friendly way to get from A to B. Having pioneered DirectDrive, LEITNER ropeways is unique in boasting 15 years’ experience with the gearless drive sys-tem. DirectDrive offers numerous benefits, from low consumption and emissions to improved ride comfort. Fifteen new systems were manu-factured out with the innovative drive system in 2015 alone. The latest projects highlight the increasing trend toward excellent ride comfort and modern de-sign. With its stylish gondola melodiously chris-

2015 in retrospect

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Gällivare / SwedenZermatt / Switzerland

CZECH REPUBLIC

Comfort padding, seat heating, and colorful bubblesOne of the most popular ski resorts in the country, Špindlerův Mlýn in the Giant Moun-tains, relies on technology and design from LEITNER ropeways. Its new CD6C Pláň fea-tures DirectDrive and spoils passengers with comfort seats that include seat heating, indi-vidual footrests, and blue bubbles. DirectDrive is also the system of choice in Černá Hora, the largest Czech ski resort. With its blue bubbles, black-blue comfort padding and heated seats the CD6C Hofmanky Express is more than just pretty to look at. It is the first chairlift in the Czech Republic to carry winter sports enthusi-asts at speeds of 6 meters per second.

SCANDINAVIA

High technology at high latitudesLEITNER has built the first-ever detachable sys-tem north of the Arctic Circle at Sweden’s Gälli-vare ski resort. The CD6 Dundret is the resort’s principal system and LEITNER’s first installation in the region. With the CD6 Romme Syd, long-standing customer Borlänge, near Stock-holm, has made a significant improvement to a key transport link. Its compatriot Vemdalen has also used LEITNER ropeways for many years, with its new CD6 Hovde Express now providing racers with much better training conditions. In Finland and Norway, LEITNER ropeways installed a number of new surface lifts.

SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE

Modern, individual design created with sustainability in mindThe Sogn Martin–La Siala GD10 gondola lift in Laax is the perfect example of how sustain-ability, design, and high technology can be combined. It features cabins designed by Pinin-farina and stations made of wood from Grisons as well as the innovative DirectDrive. Zermatt Bergbahnen has also embraced the gearless drive system. Their new Joscht–Hirli 6-seater chairlift also features blue bubbles. Patron of the chairlift is top skier Lara Gut, whose photo adorns the upholstery. In France, LEITNER installed a system featuring LeitDrive and DirectDrive for the private company Les Arcs – Paradiski (Compagnie des Alpes). The system can run at 6 meters per second, enabling a high transport capacity.

GERMANY

Family-friendly and extremely comfortableModern ropeways focus rigorously on com-fort and safety, as the CDC6 Zeigerbahn in St. Blasien on the Feldberg mountain in the Black Forest amply demonstrates. The features of this particularly family-friendly ropeway include an elevating platform that detects the presence of child passengers and automatically adjusts the entry height. In addition, the system has an important interconnection function be-tween the center at the top of the pass and the installations on the Feldberg. Not only does the new Poppenberg 8-seater in the Winterberg ski lift carousel offer a very comfortable ride – its transport capacity has also been doubled to 4,000 passengers per hour, making it the high-est-capacity chairlift in Germany.

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Santiago di Cali / ClombiaDenizli / Turkey

COLUMBIA

New horizons for the people in the favelasWith the GD10 Miocable in Santiago de Cali, Colombia’s third-largest city, LEITNER rope-ways has installed another strategically and po-litically important urban ropeway in the country. Roughly two kilometers long, the new system connects Siloé, one of the poorest districts in the city, with the public transport network, reducing travel time from 45 minutes to nine. Poor infrastructure and the vertical distances between Siloé and the city center had previ-ously posed a great obstacle. The ropeway is giving locals better access to schools and plac-es of work, opening up new, highly promising prospects for them.

TURKEY

Eurasia’s largest urban ropewayThe 10-passenger Yenimahalle gondola lift in Ankara underlines the importance of urban systems from LEITNER ropeways in Turkey. It connects the Sentepe and Yenimahalle areas of the city with the metro network, taking traffic off the roads and enhancing people’s quality of life. The final section of Eurasia’s largest urban ropeway was put into operation in 2015. In Denizli, a provincial capital in western Turkey, locals and visitors can take a new gondola lift from the city up to a mountain popular for its panoramic views. Meanwhile, the main attraction of the new residential and shopping precinct in Sinpas near Ankara is a year-round ski slope with special plastic mats and a new 2-seater chairlift.

ROMANIA

The first DirectDrive in the CarpathiansSki resorts in Eastern Europe are increasingly turning to modern ropeway technology from LEITNER ropeways. The GD8 Sinaia gondola lift in the Furnika Peak Sinaia ski resort is Ro-mania’s first ropeway fitted with DirectDrive and has significantly boosted capacity at the resort. Located in the Prahova Valley in the Carpathian Mountains, Sinaia boasts 22 km of ski slopes at altitudes of between 880 and 2,000 meters and is one of the most popular places to ski in Romania. Building this system was particularly challenging, especially since the ropeway crosses a valley about 100 meters deep.

BULGARIA

Modern technology for the leading resort in the countrySkiing is becoming increasingly popular in Bul-garia as well. With over 70 km of ski slopes at heights of up to 2,000 meters, the southwest-ern resort of Bansko near the Greek border is the country’s leading ski area. The infrastruc-ture has seen considerable investment in the last few years, most recently with the Todorka 6-seater chairlift. It is LEITNER ropeways’ first system of this sort in the popular ski resort. Bansko has already hosted several World Cup races.

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Berlin / GermanyStubai / Austria

URBAN PASSENGER TRANSPORT

No traffic jams and lower emissionsAround the world, systems from LEITNER ropeways do an important job solving traffic problems in cities. One example can be found in the Ecatepec district of Mexico City, where two interlinked 10-passenger gondola lifts are being built. In Berlin, work is under way on the 1.5 kilometers of ropeway to bring visitors to the 2017 International Garden Show swiftly to their destination. A shopping complex is being built near Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia featuring the 10-passenger Awana Skyway gondola lift, which will provide a link that is both efficient and spectacular. The ropeways in Berlin and Kuala Lumpur will also be major tourist attractions.

sanctuary. In Verona, tourist attractions are combining tradition with the demands of mod-ern infrastructure. The new inclined elevator at the historic Castel San Pietro will add to the appeal of this popular attraction. In Torreón in northern Mexico, a GD8 gondola lift is under construction in the city. In 2015, LEITNER ropeways joined forces with Wavegarden, the market leader in artificial wave generation, to develop a system to create the world’s longest artificial surfing wave using DirectDrive. The first perfect waves are already rolling at the “Surf Snowdonia” water park in North Wales. The first inland surfing facility in the USA is currently being built in Austin, Texas, and is also pow-ered by DirectDrive.

WINTER SPORTS

Experiencing a unique level of design and comfortRide comfort is becoming increasingly import-ant to winter sports enthusiasts, a trend that is set to continue in 2016 with the opening of many new ropeways. Italy’s first 8-seater chairlift with the LEITNER Premium Chair will be built in Ratschings/Alto Adige, and a chairlift with the Premium Chair was selected for the Fellhorn in Germany. Two new gondola lifts are being built in Bellamonte in Val di Fiemme and Roccaraso in Abruzzo, each with DirectDrive. Since June 2015 construction has been under-way on the spectacular 3S Eisgratbahn at the Stubai Glacier. Starting in October 2016, it will offer considerably more comfort with the

Pininfarina-designed “Symphony” gondola. A tricable gondola lift is also being built in Zermatt. Scheduled to open by 2018, it will be the world’s highest 3S gondola lift.

BOOSTING TOURISM WITH SOME ALTERNATIVE USES

Coming face to face with bears and riding the wavesMore and more tourist attractions are dis-covering the benefits that ropeways offer as a transport system. The Cabárceno Nature Park in Spain is a good example of how ef-ficient transport can be combined with new attractions. Visitors can glide over the park in 8-seater gondolas while enjoying delights such as a bird’s-eye view of the world’s largest bear

Outlook for 2016

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Luchon-Superbagnères / FR

POMA1936-2016: 80 years of ropeway transportation from snowy slopes to urban jungles

Squow Valley / USA La Plagne / FR

have been replaced by a UNIFIX 4. To optimize passenger comfort, LABELLEMONTAGNE did not hesitate in opting for the UNIFIX 4 to modernize the area. This high-tech model of the UNIFIX 4, the Tête de Cabeau, has a U-BLOCK® safety device, a boarding carpet and alternate two-tone colored chairs for seat-ing location and ease of boarding. It is the 1st UNIFIX 4 to be fitted with these innovations.

North America highlightsThe highlight of installations for 2015 was the Squaw Valley Siberia DCL6 replacing the 35-year-old POMA quad. This is a legendary lift with iconic skiing that highlights Squaw Valley’s world famous extreme skiing. The building and installation provide some fantastic opportunities for LEITNER-POMA of America to showcase

WINTER SPORTS

A sustainable partnership: north Caucasus Resort and POMA The Arkhyz and Elbrus ski areas are moving vigorously ahead with their development plans to become Russia’s top resorts. Two new POMA ropeways have been built: a MULTIX 6 Bubble chairlift in Arkhyz and a MULTIX 8 gondola lift in Elbrus. Aside from the Northern Caucasus Resort, POMA has built three other ropeways in Elbrus and three in Arkhyz.

Ski Dome Indoor Solis In the Dubai Ski Dome, an “extension” is being added to the ski area with a new SOLIS surface lift. The lift is the perfect solution to provide something extra and exciting, and also quite

our expertise as a world class ropeway pro-vider. Next on the list was the Snowmass High Alpine DCL4, replacing a 1978 Riblet. Aspen Snowmass is a longtime partner and has purchased numerous lifts since the early 1980’s. The Purgatory Legends Lift 8 DCL4, replacing a 1995 CL4 marks the first major investment after the resort was purchased last year and helped to launch the resort’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Under the same ow-nership as Purgatory, Sipapu Resort installed the new Pedro CL4 lift. The first new lift for the resort in 35 years. Three other fixed grip instal-lations rounded out 2015 resort projects: Oke-mo – Timber Creek CL4, Loveland Chair 4 CL3, Boler Canada Wild Mountain Express CL4.

attractive to skiers and pedestrians. The new SOLIS complements the POMA UNIFIX 4, fitted in 2005 for pedestrian use.

The DirectDrive system: renewed trust The Compagnie des Alpes has shown their confidence in POMA with a second DirectDrive lift, the Montalbert MULTIX 10. The Luchon- Superbagnères ski area has also chosen the DirectDrive for its new Céciré MULTIX 6.

UNIFIX 4: an international success story Star Hill is one hour from Seoul and is THE resort for skiers from the Korean capital. POMA has just replaced a 1986 lift with a UNIFIX 4, enabling Star Hill to further increase comfort and line capacity.In Manigod, in the French Alps, two surface lifts

The market in 2015

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Tray Loc / VNMacao / CN

efficiency, easy operation, high availability, and quiet operation make it ideal for modern and sustainable public transportation. The POMA AirMetros in Zacatecas, Mexico and Oruro in the Bolivian Andes are already fitted with the DirectDrive system: proof of DirectDrive’s effi-ciency, reliability and practicality.

TOURISM APPLICATIONS

Kazakhstan: a latest generation gondola lift for Almaty Kök-Töbe is the highest point in Almaty in Ka-zakhstan and a popular destination for family outings. A new gondola lift now connects the town with the site, situated at an altitude of 1,135 meters. The new 1,632-meter ropeway is fitted with 17 Diamond cabins for 10 passen-gers. Travel time is less than four minutes and

ENTERTAINMENT

Macau Golden Reel: a world-class enter-tainment experienceLet your fortunes soar to new heights on the world’s highest figure-8 observation wheel and admire the breathtaking views of Macau 130 meters up in the air. The Golden Reel is located at the center-point between the resort’s twin “Art Deco meets Gotham City” hotel towers, and offers visitors a unique experience. Visi-tors access one of the 17 self-rotating cabins offering enough space and enchantment to host private events. Weighing 7 tons each and measuring 4.50 m by 3.80 m, these incredible high-tech “capsules” are fitted with glass floors, air conditioning and — as a vintage touch — fila ment lamps. Up to 10 people can fit into each cabin and the ride lasts over 15 minutes.

the system is capa ble of carrying approximately 750 passengers per hour.

Many temples have been built in the difficult- to-access Vietnamese countryside, as was the case with the old temple located atop Trai Loc Mountain. The new Trai Loc gondola lift represents the first phase in an ambitious development plan initiated by the company Vi-tacomin and entrusted to their partner, POMA. Today, religious pilgrims can reach the place of worship by taking the new 10-passenger gondola lift, which is 2,049 meters long with a transport capacity of 2,300 passengers per hour and a vertical rise of 364 meters. This comfortable and fast means of transportation was greatly appreciated by the pilgrims during the Têt festival, the Vietnamese New Year, in February 2016.

URBAN

Astainable®: a pioneering approach POMA participated in a “sustainable city simu-lator”. Astainable® — a contraction of Astana (capital of Kazakhstan) and sustainable — is a virtual-reality tool that showcases French know-how contributing to the development of sustain-able cities, in terms of engineering and industrial, technical and technological expertise. Astainable® is especially aimed at the emergence of an innovative solution for public transport to relieve the city’s traffic congestion by integrating the third aspect, namely an aerial ropeway. DirectDrive: a universal success The DirectDrive system is used not just for skiing, but also for urban transportation. The DirectDrive’s essential qualities of energy

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Chiatura / GESanto Domingo / DO

hour and will provide an easy and rapid con-nection between the centre and the north-east of the city by flying over the meandering Ozama River twice. As early as 2017, this 10-passen-ger urban gondola lift spanning 5 km with a capacity of 3,000 passengers per hour will har-moniously complete the urban transportation network as it will be directly connected to the Santo Domingo Metro station at Gualey (metro line 2), with a 20 min ride. It continues on to serve the Tres Brazos and Sabana Perdida sta-tions, providing the much-needed connection to the bus network. It will continue through to the Charles de Gaulle station at the end of the line. Once it is commissioned at the end of 2016, passengers will be able to take advan-tage of a safe, comfortable trip through the air, while flying over the jungle of traffic jams.

WINTER SPORTS

A royal gondola lift will connect the city of Čajetina to the Tornik ski resort in the Zlatibor Mountains. This gondola lift will be 8,866 meters long and equipped with 36 line towers. It will have two sections and will carry 1,000 passengers per hour and per direction at a speed of 6 m/s. Thanks to the impressive technical characteristics of this lift, it will be able to claim the record for the longest monocable detachable grip gondola lift ever built — not only in Serbia, but the rest of the world — to our knowledge. The 90 Diamond cabins will bring skiers and tourists along a 25-minute trip to a breathtaking 360° viewpoint in one of the most beautiful areas in the Zlatibor Mountains. The intermediate station, located almost half-

The Georgian town of Chiatura is located in a mountain valley on the banks of the Qvirila River. The city of Chiatura chose POMA to modernize its urban aerial transport system which will structure the city’s urban develop-ment and will become part of the identity of the city. Four gondola lines (Sanatory, Lejubani, Muxadze and Naguti) will connect the suburbs, at a speed of 6 m/s. Each gondola will carry 15 passengers and ensure a pleasant ride above the city. Intended to be the main transportation mode for the local population, it is expected to serve over 10,000 people per day.

way up the mountain, will hold the underground drive machinery to reduce noise pollution. It will give travellers access to a new tourist and sports area developed by the city of Čajetina. This installation is a continuation of POMA’s presence in the Zlatibor Mountains since we participated in modernizing the Tornik ski resort in 2007 when Ski Resort of Serbia ordered their 6-seater detachable grip chairlift, the first one in Serbia, thus proving our long term commitment to Serbia.

URBAN PASSENGER TRANSPORT

Santo Domingo gondola: the most appropri-ate solution to ease traffic congestion This aerial ropeway will solve the capital’s grid-lock problems with traffic at a standstill in rush

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POMA bookChicago / USA

experience to enjoy the stunning views on the 26 miles of the Sussex coastline, the sea, the UNESCO World Biosphere, South Downs National Park and Regency Brighton and Hove. The pod will be heated and air-conditioned to ensure all-year-round comfort and can hold up to 200 people at one time. It is fully accessible for wheelchair users and there is bench-seating and a Sky Bar. The ride on the vertical ropeway will take 20 min. during the day or 30 min. in the evening. The visitor experience will be amazing.

ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago’s New Navy Pier Ferris wheel:the first of its kind in the U.S.The New Navy Pier’s Ferris wheel is part of a larger Navy Pier initiative entitled The Centennial Vision whose goal is to make Navy Pier a truly iconic and world-class destination. Dutch Wheels, in charge of the design and construction of the Ferris wheel, has once again called for SIGMA expertise, a POMA group subsidiary, which designed and manu-factured the 42 Navy Pier blue cabins. Each of them will be equipped with special Low-e High Tech safety glass to ensure an optimum climate inside and a full multimedia entertainment sys-tem with interactive video screens that will play interesting facts during the ride. In addition, It

POMA BOOK

An exceptional industrial and commercial success storyThis work is dedicated to the men and women who have been part of POMA’s epic journey through innovation and humanity. It is for our clients and partners who have placed their trust in POMA throughout the world whether up in the mountains or in cities. Our eight decades of experience in winter sports now enables us to offer avant-garde ropeway transportation solutions in all areas — urban mobility, sports and tourism, sensitive research and industrial problems — and we do it from A to Z: design, construction, management, operation, environ-mental responsibility, accessibility, aesthetics.

can accommodate 10 people in each cabin, which will be climate-controlled so that riders can enjoy the attraction all year-long.

British Airways i360: the world’s tallest moving observation tower Lift-off summer 2016 and ‘walk on air’. Take a flight to the skies and see Sussex as you have never seen it before. Cruise up slowly to 450 feet high to enjoy breath-taking 360 degree views of up to 26 miles from the world’s first vertical ropeway: British Airways i360, con-ceived and designed by Marks Barfield Archi-tects, the creators of the London Eye. SIGMA, a POMA group subsidiary, designed and man-ufactured the aerodynamically-shaped futuristic glass viewing pod which is 10 times the size of a London Eye capsule, making it a fantastic

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Barroso / Brazil

AGUDIOHigh-performance, innovative and sustainable material transport systems

Savona / ItalyYusufeli / Turkey

By merging AGUDIO with LEITNER ropeways and continuing to use the AGUDIO brand for material transport systems, the Group is imple-menting its strategy aimed at strengthening its presence in the sector, which includes major commercial expansion in strategic areas and significant investments in research and devel-opment to offer even more effective technology solutions.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

The maintenance contracts for the material handling funiculars and ropeways in the ENEL and IREN hydroelectric power plants in Italy have been renewed for 2016, as it has done for the historic material ropeway in Savona.The ropeways in Savona are a particular success story for AGUDIO. Thanks to the skill and professionalism of its engineers, it has successfully established a relationship of trust with the customer, who since 2003 has com-missioned the construction of various restruc-turing, upgrading, and maintenance measures on the material ropeway that connects the port of Savona to the industrial estate at Cairo Montenotte 18 kilometers away in the Ligurian Apennines.

CABLE CRANES IN TURKEY

Only a few months ago, three AGUDIO cable cranes came into operation in the construction of the enormous Yusufeli dam in Turkey. At 270 meters, it is the third highest dam in the world.Limak Construction has placed its trust in AGUDIO technology for moving the site ma-chinery and pouring 3,000,000 cubic meters of concrete – testament to AGUDIO’s leading position in the sector.AGUDIO’s cable cranes are currently unparal-leled in their performance and reliability, offering 28 metric tons of capacity (or 48 metric tons running two machines in parallel) and, above all, a 300-meter vertical rise.

FLYINGBELT BRAZIL

The Flyingbelt project in Barroso, Brazil has finally come to a successful end.This innovative transport system is the result of a concerted effort between AGUDIO engineers specializing in planning ropeways and convey-ors, in managing construction site operations, and in electromechanical design. Together they have constructed a record-breaking conveyor suspended on cables that is an astonishing 7,200 meters long and that provides the LafargeHolcim cement works in Barroso with 1,500 metric tons of limestone per hour.The project boasts some impressive figures: 650 metric tons of metal structures to con-struct the loading and unloading stations and the 18 towers positioned along the route, 60,000 meters of cable, 25,000 rollers, and a 15,000-meter-long single rubber belt.

Successes in 2015 Prospects

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Miami / USA

MiniMetro®

Innovative solutions for flexible public transport in cities and airports

Pisa trainPisa / Bogie

Alongside Milan, Perugia, Innsbruck, Frankfurt, Zurich, and Cairo, the list of cities where the MiniMetro® has already proven its worth as an innovative solution for connecting short and medium distances continues to grow. Modern urban management, under increasing pressure to find efficient and functional means of transporting large volumes of passengers quickly and on time, while also safeguarding the environment and improving quality of life, welcomes this transport technology for the investment schemes, low management costs, and opportunities it offers to build partnerships and services, from planning to implementation. It seems that the future could hold many more challenges and opportunities for the MiniMetro®.

International Airport in Florida. The commission also includes operation and maintenance for 15 years. The existing southern line, which is 375 meters long and carries 12,000 passengers an hour, will be followed by a northern line by the end of 2016. The MiniMetro® PisaMover boasts the fol-lowing: 1,780 meters of intermodal services in four minutes between the airport and central train station, an interchange with 1,400 parking spaces, two independently-controlled fleets and 1,150 passengers per hour. “Funded by a special EU grant of 21 million eu-ros, this is a project with a European dimension and an ambitious strategic scope, with which Pisa is building its future,” asserts Enrico Rossi, governor of Tuscany. It forms the crux of infra-structural work that focuses on regional air traf-fic, as well as, high speeds, both for Florence and other Italian destinations.

efficiency without the need for staff on board. The DirectDrive system, a gearless drive sys-tem, eliminates the need for a speed reduction gearbox, reducing structural and management costs, noise, and environmental risks due to leaking lubricating oils. The range of cars stands out more than ever in terms of capacity, type, and world-class design. The latest addition, the “bogie” trolley, is a new-generation pneumatic suspension system de-veloped by the PTS LEITNER technical depart-ment in scientific partnership with the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Pisa. The cities of Pisa and Miami were immediately selected for the new SIGMA gondolas, commissioned in 2015 and due to launch by the end of 2016. The last series of the MiniMetro®, the MIA mover, proved to be the best solution for trans-porting 30,000 passengers a year from two new terminals to the central station at Miami

The MiniMetro®, an innovative ropeway trans-port system on rails with rubber wheels, is emerging as an excellent solution to the difficult issue of urban transport. It offers a range of advantages compared with traditional modes of transport: highly cost-effective construction and management, integration into the urban setting, flexible and reliable operation, and environmen-tal sustainability. The design has potential for unbelievable inc-lines, gradients, bends, routes of up to 8 kilo-meters, and a transport capacity of up to 8,000 passengers per hour. Designed by the very best architects, it is a glimpse into the future for station facilities and ancillary works. The unique technology of the MiniMetro® draws on the expertise of LEITNER ropeways-POMA and the group’s R&D team. The integrated auto-mation system APM (Automated People Mover) ensures the highest standards of safety and

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LEITWOLF

PRINTOHSnow groomers for anywhere in the world. Convincing and innovative technology, efficiency and design

NEW BISON XThe World‘s Cleanest Fleet

CLEAN MOTION

The PRINOTH vehicles are the perfect solution wherever technological requirements and respect for nature are particularly important. CLEAN MOTION is the pioneering corporate philosophy based on the principle of “More with less”, which ensures top results all round – and not just in terms of performance. CLEAN MOTION is not only synonymous with low ener-gy consumption, but also creates vehicles that boast efficiency, excellent performance, and a long service life. All of this will lead to more sus-tainability and greater economy, performance, and productivity, even as emissions, fuel con-sumption, and operating costs are reduced. Achieve more with less.

THE ULTIMATE XPERIENCE

It offers maximum power yet generates the lowest emissions in its class. It is also extremely maneuverable, clearly designed, and has the tools needed to optimize hip jumps and other jump features. The NEW BISON X from PRINOTH strengthens the company’s position as a pioneer in building and preparing parks and courses. Inspired by professionals, the NEW BISON X offers impressively innovative park features and sets high standards in terms of performance and comfort. With this new de-velopment, PRINOTH is underlining its exper-tise as an “Official Service Provider” of the FIS Freestyle and Snowboard World Cup Tour.

THE WORLD’S CLEANEST FLEET

PRINOTH presents its new generation of snow groomers with the NEW HUSKY, NEW BISON / NEW BISON X, and LEITWOLF models. For the first time ever, a complete fleet of such ve-hicles now meets the strictest current exhaust emission standard, “Stage IV/Tier 4 final,” thus setting a new benchmark for clean and techni-cally flawless slope preparation thanks to tech-nological innovation. The entire fleet features innovative high-tech components designed in line with various applications, a standardized control system, and ergonomic comfort in the driver’s cab, and thus marks the beginning of a new era in snow grooming.

THE MARKET IN 2015

PRINOTH was able to further enhance its technical leadership in the Alpine countries and the Asian region, which is primarily due to the introduction of the new “Stage IV/Tier 4 final” engine technology and the tremendous success of the LEITWOLF. The North American market remained stable. PRINOTH’s expertise was underscored by numerous accolades from exclusive customers in Canada and the USA. The used vehicle sector has developed in a very positive way. After a good 2014/15 winter season, demand for used vehicles increased among customers from the foothills of the Alps and the Eastern European area.

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PANTHER T12PANTHER T22

PANTHER T22

In 2016, keep your eyes open for the newest and biggest PANTHER yet, the T22. With a payload of 20,865 kg (46,000 lb) and a foot-print of 257 g/cm² (4.39 psi) - loaded, the T22 is not only able to handle big loads; it is also light on its feet while working in difficult areas. The PANTHER T22 also features the latest Tier 4 final engine technology delivering 261 kW (350 hp) and, like the other members of the PANTHER family, it is equipped with the same state-of-the art cabin and user-friendly controls. Its engine cowling design is made to accom-modate boom-type implements such as a large crane or other aerial device and the chassis benefits from the RAD concept.

MARKET 2015

Completing the PANTHER family with the introduction of the PANTHER T16 and T22 marked the final transformation of our Tracked Utility Carrier line. The introduction of the enormously praised PANTHER T16 with its innovative R.A.D. (Rapid Attach Design) chassis at the ICUEE in Louisville, Kentucky, helped to fuel PRINOTH’s leadership position in the Power Utility market. PRINOTH also continues to broaden its presence in North America and abroad with a continuously growing distribution network. This helped to increase sales despite a declining market.

TWO STRONG PARTNERS

For the past four years, PRINOTH and PLM, a division of Caterpillar, have worked closely to provide new and innovative solutions to the pipeline industry. This close collaboration allowed the PANTHER series to gain a good share of the market in a short period. PRINOTH and PLM are now working to bring innovative solutions to the pipeline industry in other parts of the world. “The PANTHERS are essential tools to work in the pipeline industry. Thanks to their innovative design and their large payload capacity, these vehicles can easily be equipped with specialized implements such as cranes, dump boxes, flat decks or weld decks. That’s why PLM Pipeline Machinery International decided to team up with PRINOTH”, mentioned Stephen Scriber, Account Manager from PLM.

PANTHER T16

PRINOTH successfully presented its new PANTHER T16 at the International Construction Utility and Equipment Expo (ICUEE). Being part of the PANTHER series, the PANTHER T16 impresses with its extraordinary performance: a payload of over 15,000 kg (33,500 lb), up-/downhill gradeability of 60%, 275 HP featuring the latest engine technology from Caterpillar – a Tier 4 final engine, C7.1 Acert. PRINOTH also proudly presented the R.A.D. (Rapid Attach Design) chassis, another innovation that impressed the audience. This PRINOTH exclusivity significantly reduces the time and effort required to install equipment (i.e.: aerial devices, cranes, etc.).

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RAPTOR 300RAPTOR 300

MODULAR DESIGN WITH EASY SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Thanks to the modular design of the mulcher series, it has been possible to generate a mod-ular system of machine elements, resulting in shorter delivery times and simplified stocking of spare parts at the customer’s premises. The new series of mulchers, M450, M550 and M650, are already part of this new modular system. In addition, the modular design also significantly reduces service and maintenance costs. Development work focused especially on providing access to maintenance components in response to requests from customers.

FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRINOTH MODULAR SYSTEM

The modular design has been further devel-oped, allowing the RAPTOR 300 to be fitted with two different mechanical drive systems for the attachment. Customers can choose here between a highly flexible power take-off (PTO) drive with a CAT 3 interface and a robust Powerband drive that allows for a virtually un-limited lifting height. With three different types of undercarriage available, the vehicle can be customized to suit any possible requirements in terms of ground pressure, traction, and overall width. Like the RAPTOR 800 with 640-hp, the 275-hp RAPTOR 300 features a ramped-up delta undercarriage on the rear.

RAPTOR 300

PRINOTH has achieved yet another innovation with its RAPTOR 300. The expanded new generation of tracked carrier vehicles includes the RAPTOR 800 and the RAPTOR 300 “little brother” in the 275-hp class. Tried-and-tested attributes have been further developed here, and the benefits of the new generation of PRINOTH mulching carriers have been incorpo-rated as well. Aside from the key unique selling points offered by all PRINOTH vehicles, such as maximum efficiency and service life, this model places particular emphasis on adapting to meet a diverse range of customer requirements. The RAPTOR 300 is the latest generation of vehicles and already complies with the regula-tions of the strictest current exhaust emission standard “Stage IV/Tier 4 final”, which no other manufacturer has yet been able to implement.

THE MARKET IN 2015

In 2015, its anniversary year, the vegetation management division looked back on 25 years of innovative AHWI technology. Another milestone was the successful introduction of the RAPTOR 300 tracked carrier vehicle in Europe, America and Russia. Customers were impressed by its reliability and new features. The year started off very well in the American market, but then became somewhat restrained due to falling oil prices. The new series of hydraulic mulchers, M450, M550 and M650, were also well received in the USA. And the delivery of eight RF 800 rotavators to Oregon marked a breakthrough for the project busi-ness in the USA.

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Titan 2.0 Silent

DEMACLENKOThe brand for high-quality snowmaking

Titan 2.0 SilentEos

DEMACLENKO will be focusing increasingly on cultivating its existing partnerships in the year ahead. Among other things, the company has already signed a new framework agreement to continue expanding its snowmaking system at Silvretta Montafon, while another major order from Sesto has also been received. The most important project in Switzerland this coming year will once again be the partnership with St. Moritz. The resort has been hard at work for three years now as it prepares to host the 2017 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, all while relying on DEMACLENKO’s expertise.

climax. DEMACLENKO has also been hard at work on the international scene. After entering the French market in early 2015, some major projects have already been completed and suc-cessfully put into operation. Another important international undertaking is the new snow-making system for the Genting Resort Secret Garden ski resort near Beijing. This is a ground-breaking reference project, especially with the city currently gearing itself up to stage the 2022 Winter Olympics. The largest European project of 2015 was undoubtedly that at Hafjell, one of Norway’s best-known ski resorts. The two new pumping stations complete with DN 400 feed pipe, which ensure the snow guns are kept well supplied, formed the bulk of the construction work that is now complete.

DELIVERY OF OVER 2,000 MACHINES CONFIRMS COMPANY’S STRONG POSITION

DEMACLENKO supplied more than 2,000 snow guns last year. Merely doubling pro-duction from the 450 built in its first year of business in 2011, which actually represents a fourfold increase. More than 1,000 propeller machines and nearly 1,000 lances were de-livered to various ski resorts around the world last year. The new Titan 2.0 accounted for an impressive production volume of 600 all by itself, reinforcing the leading position enjoyed by the most powerful snow gun on the market. The key to the snow guns’ success is their cutting-edge technology, especially that used in the new Eos lance, which was unveiled to the

public at Interalpin 2015 in Innsbruck. Although the Eos was initially conceived as a limited edition for 2015, customer demand increased sharply once DEMACLENKO had demonstrat-ed the model’s technological supremacy on the slopes. One notable example highlighting the successful launch of the new-generation Titan and the new Eos lance was the project involving several Schultz Group ski resorts, which comprised over 200 snow guns in all. Another was the order from Kitzbühel for more than 150 guns plus a new pumping station including pipelines. This helped to guarantee snow for the famous Hahnenkamm Races. Shortly before the official homologation of the slope, more snow guns were delivered to Kitzbühel’s Streif course to provide the per-fect base layer as preparations reached their

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Italy

LEITWINDWind turbines with DirectDrive meet individual market requirements

IndiaPoland

INNOVATION AND SYNERGIES FROM THE PRODUCT TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETUP

LEITWIND intends to continue its innovative ap-proach of adapting its technology to the climate and other local conditions. Its latest innovation is a wind turbine that delivers an optimum power output even at low wind speeds: The new LTW90 has a rotor diameter of 90 m and a rated power of 1.0 MW or 1.5 MW or 2.0 MW. The synergy effects between POMA and LEITWIND will be reaped in 2016, with both companies benefiting from the construction of a production plant for wind turbine components in Montmélian and from a partnership on the French market. 2017 will then see delivery of the first onshore multi-megawatt turbines to be manufactured at the new site in the French Alps.

LEITWIND also won another prestigious order in the USA, with Texas-based group Advance Power LLC commissioning the company to build six LTW80 1.5 MW (hub height 65 m) wind turbines on St. Thomas, one of the US Virgin Islands. The characteristic Caribbean climate, with its humid heat, gale-force winds, severe weather, and hurricans, made this a unique challenge. Nevertheless, LEITWIND gained the trust of this key customer with its ability to adapt its technology to suit local con-ditions. The global demand for LEITWIND’s technology was demonstrated once again when eight LTW86 1.5 MW wind turbines were supplied to BMD Limited in the Indian state of Mad-hya Pradesh. A total of 29 turbines for Beta Wind are set to be built in the state of Andhra Pradesh by the end of 2016.

There was excellent progress made on the onshore project near the Polish village of Moszczenica, which has a total installed power of 3 megawatts. LEITWIND built two LTW86 1.5 MW wind turbines on reconfigured towers with a hub height of 100 m, completing the order on schedule in under eight months and signing a 15-year full-service maintenance con-tract as well. Another two projects are currently being imple-mented in Tokat, a provincial capital in Turkey. As well as constructing an LTW80 1.0 MW turbine for the well-known Çavuşoğlu Tower Hotel, the company also won a public tender to build a second LTW80 1.0 MW turbine to power the city’s public buildings. This second order included all infrastructure works and all the necessary authorizations from the public authorities such as construction permits and grid connection.

TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICE TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF NEW MARKETS

2015 saw LEITWIND continue its unstinting drive for technological innovations in its efforts to develop a constant stream of cutting-edge products, never losing sight of the fact that only state-of-the-art wind turbines make it possible to overcome the challenges of international markets. LEITWIND was also committed to being a reliable partner for its customers, from the planning stage right through to operating as-sistance. By optimizing its organizational struc-ture, bolstering its sales network, and tapping into new, highly promising markets, the compa-ny achieved its objectives for the year, always focusing primarily on finding solutions to new challenges. The successes enjoyed in Poland and Turkey were worthy of particular note.

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Turin (Italy)

Wolkenstein (Italy)

Klausen (Italy)

Sterzing (Italy)

Sterzing (Italy)

Montmélian (France)

Montmélian (France)

Grenoble (France)

Telfs (Austria)

PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND OFFICES WORLDWIDE

Passy (France)

Veyrins (France)

Herdwangen (Germany)

Östersund (Sweden)

Chennai (India)

Beijing (China)

Granby (Canada)

Grand Junction (USA)

Starà L’ubovña (Slovakia)

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