WIR 02/2019 [EN]

The Customer Magazine of the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group Issue 2/2019 45th Year/No. 208
Mobility at the
next level
The ropeway as an urban
transport solution
Cabin with
vision
ATRIA, the new 3S cabin
Ropeway technology
for the
whole world
The Hohe Brücke plant
in Wolfurt
10-MGD Línea Plateada, El Alto (BOL)

2 Contents
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Means of transport for the future
Urban ropeways supplement and relieve urban transport networks.
For passengers, they offer sustainable and comfortable mobility.
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ATRIA
Coherent design throughout: CWA’s new 3S cabin impresses with new technology,
modularity and premium-quality materials.
Top skiing enjoyment
The new D-Line gondola lifts Natrun and
Sonnberg bring enhanced comfort for
guests in the Hochkönig ski region.

Foreword
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Developments for the future
Close collaboration with our customers continues to
be a major factor in the further development of our
products and our company. This is what enables
us to identify requirements and to generate new
ideas. We then develop technology as well as new
business models and fields of application where
we can utilize our know-how.
In Maria Alm, two new ropeways have transformed an entire resort. The ski
trail now virtually starts at the front door. The tenth line has been completed
in La Paz. Over 30 kilometers of ropeway network are now an important
part of daily mobility for its citizens. This new mode of transport saves
them a lot of time on their way to work. Time that can be used for other
things. The Ramcharger 8 is setting new trends in North America – the
comfort of the D-Line technology has been very well received by guests
at Big Sky.
The fi rst 8-seater chairlift for North America
The D-Line Ramcharger 8 is the new gold standard in aerial lift
technology at Big Sky Resort.
Continuous development enables us to meet this wide range of expectations.
We launch new products onto the market that systematically drive
forward our chosen strategy. The ATRIA cabin for tricable gondola lifts
addresses the need for modular design and individual styling, which have
already been implemented on the D-Line and very successfully put to the
test. At INTERALPIN, visitors were able to board the ATRIA for the first
time; the first visionary trip will be taking place shortly on the Kitzsteinhorn
in Salzburg.
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Investments in our own infrastructure remain a key building block of our
entrepreneurial success. At our Hohe Brücke plant, we have purchased
two new machining centers for handling large parts. The manufacturing
processes for D-Line components are also being continuously expanded.
Highly skilled and experienced employees ensure the highest quality
standards with great precision and a strong sense of responsibility. Today
and in the future.
Michael Doppelmayr
Executive Director
The Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group’s
biggest production facility
Up to 25,000 tons of steel are processed annually at the
Hohe Brücke plant in Wolfurt – a glimpse behind the scenes.

4 Facts & Figures
International tourism continues to grow
According to the latest issue of the World
Tourism Barometer from UNWTO – the United
Nations agency responsible for the promotion
of responsible, sustainable and universally
accessible tourism – the number of international
tourist arrivals (overnight visitors)
increased 6 percent to 1.4 billion in 2018. This
puts the sector clearly above the 3.7% growth
registered in the global economy. The growth
trend in tourism is continuing, as expected. The
results are attributable to stronger economic
growth, more affordable air travel and greater
visa facilitation around the world. 1 “The growth
of tourism in recent years confirms that the
sector is today one of the most powerful
drivers of economic growth and development.
It is our responsibility to manage it in a sustainable
manner and translate this expansion into
real benefits for all countries, and particularly,
to all local communities, creating opportunities
for jobs and entrepreneurship and leaving no
one behind,” 2 said UNWTO Secretary-General
Zurab Pololikashvili. Doppelmayr’s emissionfree,
virtually soundless ropeways make an
important contribution to environmentally friendly
mobility and therefore to sustainable and barrier-
free tourism, both in natural settings and in
urban areas.
INCREASE IN INTERNATIONAL
TOURIST ARRIVALS 2018:
Americas
3 %
6 %
Europe
10 %
Middle East
7 %
Africa
6 %
Asia/
Pacific
1 http://www2.unwto.org/press-release/2019-05-21/international-tourism-numbers-and-confi dence-rise
2 Cf. http://www2.unwto.org/press-release/2019-01-21/international-tourist-arrivals-reach-14-billion-two-years-ahead-forecasts
The biggest Doppelmayr plant in figures
The Hohe Brücke plant in Wolfurt is the
Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group’s biggest production
facility and its competence center for
continuous-movement ropeways. It is here that
a wide range of steel parts are manufactured,
such as bullwheels, support structures and
parts for sheave assemblies and grips, which
are destined for ropeways around the entire
globe. Go to page 26 for a glance behind the
scenes; an initial overview of the plant’s
dimensions is given here.
Steel processed p.a.:
22,000 – 25,000 tons
Headcount: 350
Of which
apprentices: 100
Total area:
12.2 hectares
including external
warehouse, office
annexes, parking lot
Steel manufacture: 12,200 m²
Mechanical production: 5,800 m²
Apprentice workshop: 850 m²
Offices: 1,800 m²
Apprentice break room: 150 m²
Testing hall: 1,700 m²
Maintenance: 600 m²

...
Facts & Figures
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20 years of year-round attractions
from Input ®
Doppelmayr subsidiary Input ® Projektentwicklungs
GmbH has now been in existence for
20 years. Input ® works with customers to
develop individual year-round attraction concepts
for tourist destinations. The goal is to
create ways of having fun in natural surroundings
365 days a year – for families, people
seeking relaxation and those who like being
active. From the outset, the main focus has
been on concepts for “snow-free periods”,
which is where Input ® has been a pioneer.
Nowadays, the company also works on many
projects for winter tourism. Networked thinking,
integrated analysis and the authentic
presentation of destinations are what set the
work of the team and the concepts it develops
apart. “We can look back on many fantastic
projects around the entire globe, such as
those in the Spain, United Arab Emirates, Hong
Kong, Iraq, Lebanon, Mexico and, needless
to say, in our magnificent Alps. We also look
forward to developing new creative concepts
with our customers and are excited to see
what the future will bring,” says long-standing
Input ® employee Hannes Triebnik, who took
over the post of managing director from
company founder Helmut Müller in April 2016.
input-projekt.com
Amazed and delighted
countless
families and children
Concepts in 65
Alpine destinations
Developed more than
150
projects
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Projects in over
countries on 3 continents
Wholly owned subsidiary
of Doppelmayr – Founded
20
years’ experience
in the design of
experiential concepts
Lebanon
Mexico
Oman
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Slovakia
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Italy
Switzerland
Iran
Tajikistan
Trinidad & Tobago
Iraq
UAE
Turkey
Hong Kong
India
1999
Venezuela
Ukraine
Germany
Georgia
...
France
...
Planned
and designed 9
indoor ski centers
Colombia
China
Brazil
Austria
Argentina
Summer outpaces winter on
Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen
The 2018 summer season was more than
gratifying for the aerial tramway operators
Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen AG in the
Swiss canton of Bern. The panoramic Royal
Ride reopened on June 1 of last year following
extensive refurbishment. Its crowning glory is
the viewing platform on each of the cabins,
which offers stunning vistas of the Jungfrau
massif for up to ten passengers. During the
summer half year, 139,863 passengers were
carried, a 14-percent increase over the previous
year. The ride on the upper deck was enjoyed
by almost 16,000 passengers. For the first time
in the 65-year history of the aerial tram, higher
revenues were achieved in the summer than in
the winter. While the difference only amounts to
several thousand Swiss francs, it does point to
a definite trend toward perception of the tram
as a ride experience rather than merely as a
feeder ropeway. This enables the operators to
develop further offers and attractions.
FACTS & FIGURES:
Increase in summer
revenues 2018:
261,000 Swiss francs –
19-percent increase
Passengers carried in summer half year:
139,863 – 17,155 more passengers – 14-percent increase
Compared with 5-year average for the summer season:
29,055 more passengers

6 The Next Level of Mobility
The Next Level of Mobility
Ropeways in the city
Urban ropeways are far more than a practical addition to car, bus and rail
travel. They harbor huge potential as a cost-effective and environmentally
friendly means of transport. With their small structural footprint for the towers
and stations, ropeways are a valuable extension of the urban infrastructure
and simultaneously open up a new transport plane.

The Next Level of Mobility
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Our living spaces are developing, and ever more people
are moving away from the countryside and into the city.
Urban areas are growing and face new challenges.
Traffic volumes are increasing, cities are getting louder, the
streets more congested and the air more polluted. These are
factors which make a noticeable impact on people’s quality of
life. Mobility is essential to us – because we all need to get from
A to B, whether it’s going to work, in our leisure time or part of
everyday life.
A future-proof, functional and efficient transport system has to
meet a whole series of criteria. Ideally, means of transport
should offer a high level of availability and a high transport capacity,
guarantee on-time arrival and comfortable travel for all
passengers, and operate independently of obstacles or traffic
jams. They should also have low exhaust and noise emissions.
In a densely populated city, available space is limited and
should preferably be used as living space. How can mobility
meet such requirements?
Combining the advantages of the individual means of transport
available for urban or transport planning will be crucial.
Because different means of transport have individual features
that enable their use to solve different problems.

8 The Next Level of Mobility
The ropeway – a new transport level
In cities, the ropeway can meet transport challenges
on an entirely new level. It possesses
a whole series of features and benefits that
harmonize very well with other means of transport.
Ropeways can expand a city’s transport
infrastructure as well as linking up the network
with major hubs or hotspots. This makes them
an ideal complement to the existing transport
system. The ropeway accesses a completely
new level above the existing infrastructure,
which can continue to be used for city life. It
can cross obstacles such as rivers or hills with
ease. Ropeway passengers enjoy a silent trip
as they glide above the city, leaving the street
noise and the hustle and bustle behind them.
A new perspective opens up as they take their
seats and enjoy the ride in comfort.
Space-saving and barrier-free
Vacant areas for transport are rare in urban
areas. Here again, the ropeway has the
answer: The small structural footprint for towers
and stations means that ropeways do not
require much space. In addition, they offer
barrier-free access for everyone, enabling
wheelchairs, baby strollers and bicycles to be
carried with ease. Level entry to the cabins in
the stations means problem-free boarding for
all.
Another advantage: Short planning and construction
times make the ropeway an interesting
option for urban planners and investors.
Ropeway projects can therefore be implemented
extremely quickly in comparison with other
infrastructure projects. This modern mode of
transport has a successful track record in
mountain areas that goes back decades, and

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carries millions of people on a daily basis.
Ropeways boast remarkable achievements
not only in the mountains but also in the urban
environment.
Environmentally friendly and effective
There are many areas where a mobility
solution can help to protect the environment.
With an electric motor housed in the station,
which quietly and continuously propels the
cabins along the aerial rope, the ropeway is
energy-efficient and effective – with no exhaust
and no particulates.
World’s biggest ropeway network in La Paz
Since 2014, aerial ropeways have been part of
everyday life for the citizens of La Paz and El Alto
in Bolivia. These installations make it easier for
people to get around, shorten traveling times and
guarantee that they will get where they want to go
on time – with a means of transport that is environmentally
friendly and efficient. The ropeway
network is the principal mode of transport for the
two adjacent metropolises and encompasses ten
lines with an overall length of approximately
33 kilometers. Every day, Mi Teleférico is used by
some 300,000 people – as a means of getting to
work, going shopping, going to school or accessing
leisure-time activities. The ropeways are
also very popular with tourists. Over 200 million
passengers have been carried to date. The
world’s biggest ropeway network has had a
positive impact on the many people who live
and work in La Paz and El Alto. It provides an
outstanding example for many other visionary
mobility solutions around the globe to follow.

10 Interview
Designed for our guests
and operators
WIR spoke with Stephen Kircher, President of Boyne Resorts, and Mike Unruh,
VP Mountain Operations, Big Sky Resort.
WIR. Ramcharger 8 is a one-of-a-kind ski
lift. In North America, it is not only the first
8-seater chair lift but also the first D-Line
installation. What do these firsts mean to
Boyne Resorts, Big Sky and the industry?
Stephen Kircher: Ramcharger 8 reinforces
our long-standing reputation over the past
70 years of being first to adopt the next generation
of chairlift technology – being the
first ski company to install triple, quad and
6-place chairlifts. We are proud to help move
the industry forward again with what is, without
a doubt, the most advanced and comfortable
chairlift technology ever conceived in
Ramcharger 8. Doppelmayr over the past four
decades has become the international leader
in creating mountain transport systems. We
have treasured having them as our preferred
vendor over this period. We believe that
Doppelmayr continues to lead in all the important
categories – safety, reliability, aesthetics
and guest comfort.
WIR. The 8-seater chairlift debuted in
December 2018. What is your résumé of the
first winter season with this installation?
Stephen Kircher: Our guests were literally
blown away, an experience level that most
Americans have never imagined in a lift.
Ramcharger 8 immediately became the most
popular lift on the mountain, drawing volumes
of people to that part of the mountain and, at
the same time, handling the volumes like no
other lift on the planet. Families especially
appreciated the extra safety features and the
ultimate comfort on cold days.
WIR. Boyne Resorts is known for its pioneering
spirit and its pursuit of enhancing
guest experience. Do you already have new
projects for your skiers in mind?
Stephen Kircher: Yes, indeed. We are
working with the Doppelmayr team on many
new exciting lift projects across North America.
We believe this is going to be soon known as
the second golden age in lift installations –
certainly it is likely to be for our company with
the help of Doppelmayr’s superior technology.
WIR. D-Line is the next generation of
ropeways. How did the ropeway employees,
the operators, maintenance crews, etc. experience
this technology?
Mike Unruh: All aspects of the lift appear
to be designed not only with the guest in
mind but also with the operators and maintenance
techs in mind as well. Terminals are
more spacious, allowing easier and safer
access to components. Controls are simplified
and labeled in a manner which makes operation
of the lift more intuitive than lifts of just a
few years ago. Everyone from lift operators to
lift maintenance technicians was able to
quickly learn and adapt to the new controls
Doppelmayr Connect. Touch screen technology,
drop-down menus, along with on-screen
troubleshooting guidance were a boon to all.
The ability to have mechanical and electrical
schematics available at each terminal sped
the learning process and any troubleshooting
activities. The ability to have Doppelmayr technicians
and engineers log into the lift at any
hour of the day and from any location including
Austria was tremendously helpful and
efficient as well.
WIR. What are the biggest advantages
and comfort features for your guests that
Ramcharger 8 has to offer?
Mike Unruh: The lift is very easy to load,
starting with the load gates, progressing onto
the conveyor carpet and finishing at a load table
that is height-adjustable at the touch of a button.
These features combine to make for a smooth
and safe loading process that greatly reduces
the likelihood of misloads. The ride is the
smoothest and most comfortable experience
available. This experience starts with the wide,
heated seats and continues through the blue
bubble, extending into the shape and size of the
grip and other line equipment. The suspension
system of the carrier itself is the final touch of
excellence in the ride quality. Top terminal design
along with a wide, gentle unload ramp
resulted in a very low number of unloading issues
for guests as well.
WIR. Do you have a special experience or
story in connection with the lift you would like
to share?
Mike Unruh: Not one in particular. However,
ski enthusiasts and “lift geeks” alike are all
amazed when given the opportunity to learn
more about the inner workings and designs of
Ramcharger. They all start by being blown
away with the look and feel of the lift, and then
are truly amazed when they learn more about
the real tech advances.
WIR. Many thanks for taking the time out to
talk to us!

Flagship project: The first 8-seater
chairlift in North America
8-CLD-B Ramcharger 8 | Big Sky, Montana (USA)
Boyne Resorts
1,332 m 354 m 3,200 PPH 5.1 m/s 65 December 2018 D-Line
Boyne Resorts is driving forward development at Big Sky with a world-class
D-Line lift installation.
The ropeway operating company Boyne
Resorts is a popular vacation provider in
North America’s all-year recreation segment and
is regarded as a pioneer in winter tourism. At Big
Sky Resort in Montana, the company is once again
consolidating its position as a trailblazer in the
sector with the completion of its new D-Line
8-seater chairlift, which is now the new gold
standard in aerial lift technology. Boyne Resorts
and Doppelmayr have jointly implemented many
innovative projects in a collaboration spanning
more than 40 years. With the construction of the
Ramcharger 8, the ski area is raising the bar in
terms of passenger comfort, safety and quality.
The completion of the new ropeway project takes
Big Sky, also known as “America’s Alps”, another
step closer to the same league as top European
ski destinations.
Mountain. With the Doppelmayr Direct Drive, up
to now the only one of its kind in North America,
a height-adjustable loading conveyor, locking
restraining bars and the Doppelmayr Connect
control system, the operating company has the
full spectrum of cutting-edge D-Line ropeway
technology in operation. This new lift enables
Big Sky to offer its guests maximum ride comfort
and top safety standards. All 65 chairs feature
the new Ramcharger 8 logo and different printed
designs on the chairbacks, creating visual
interest and distinctive styling for the overall
look of the installation.
Leading the way in North America
The Ramcharger 8 is one of the continent’s
most technologically advanced installations.
The new 8-seater chairlift, which incorporates
ergonomically shaped individual heated seats
and bubbles in Big Sky’s signature blue, replaces
a detachable quad chairlift on Andesite
Many market firsts
A particular eye-catcher at the bottom station
is the huge HD video screen providing winter
sports enthusiasts with the latest information
on trails and weather conditions. Another
practical feature of the new installation is the
chair parking facility, which is fully automated.

ATRIA
At INTERALPIN in May 2019, the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group presented the new
3S cabin, ATRIA, from CWA. This cabin impresses with plenty of transparency and
vision, and offers passengers an exceptional ropeway experience. It also features
the latest technology. Its modularity opens up a wide range of possibilities and
styling options for ropeway operators.
The first thing you notice when you take
your seat in the ATRIA is its transparency.
Generously proportioned panorama
windows consisting of over 26 m² of real glass
ensure a perfect all-round view. CWA’s new
3S cabin creates a sense of lightness and
provides passengers with an impressive experience
as they glide up the mountain in a ski area
or over the streets in a city.
Modularity creates scope
An important feature of the ATRIA is its modularity,
which addresses the need for maximum
individual styling. Ropeway operators can configure
the 3S cabin to suit their requirements
and add a host of features by means of simple
retrofits and conversions for years to come:
for the transportation of skiers and their sports
equipment in winter regions, to ensure the right
ventilation in warmer climates, and for carrying
people with a wide range of needs in urban
environments. Absolute disabled friendliness
and convenient access ensure that passengers
with impaired mobility can also enjoy a
top ropeway experience. The new 3S cabin
enables the carriage of wheelchairs, strollers,
a wide range of sports equipment and freight.
The ATRIA impresses with its harmonized
design language: rounded forms and
consistent styling – from the elegant underbody
to the roof with integrated cabin suspension.
Sustainable, premium-quality materials
such as wood and fabrics are used for the
interior. Pleasant acoustics and ergonomic
fittings ensure a comfortable ride experience
for the passengers.
Sophisticated and connected
The topic of digitalization was also of major
importance when developing the ATRIA. Entirely
in line with SMART Ropeway, the Doppelmayr/
Garaventa Group’s strategic approach to digital
technology, the ATRIA is also connected
and integrated into the Doppelmayr Connect

Technology & Innovation
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Acoustics
The continuous acoustic ceiling
and the quiet running ensure
a pleasant sound environment
and enhance the wellbeing of
the occupants.
Views
The generously proportioned
panorama glazing and the slender
dimensions of the fittings
allow maximum transparency.
Technology
The ATRIA is also connected and integrated
into the Doppelmayr Connect ropeway
control system. This means the ropeway
operative can control cabin functions such
as lighting, ventilation, air-conditioning
and seat heating as well as one- and
two-way communications simply and
centrally through Doppelmayr Connect.
Entrance
The wide electromechanical doors
allow several passengers to enter
the cabin simultaneously – for swift
boarding and disembarkation. The
entrance also provides plenty of
room for passengers with impaired
mobility and for baby strollers.
Underbody
Attractive design also embraces elements
that are only noticed at second
glance. In the case of the ATRIA, that
applies to the elegant underbody panel
that forms a consistent finishing touch
to the overall styling.
ropeway control system. This means the ropeway
operative can control cabin functions
such as lighting, ventilation, air-conditioning
and seat heating as well as one- and two-way
communications simply and centrally through
Doppelmayr Connect. The carriage wheel generator,
which was developed by Doppelmayr/
Garaventa and has been in successful use for
many years, provides a constant power supply
to the 3S cabin during the trip.
The electromechanical door drive system is
state of the art and all part of the basic cabin
equipment. It enables the reversal of door
movement as well as audiovisual signals to
indicate opening and closing – an essential
safety feature for passengers with visual or
hearing impairments.
Tricable gondola lift – the ropeway system
of superlatives
Top achievements and records are part of
the DNA of 3S systems from the Doppelmayr/
Garaventa Group. Their journey leads over
tall towers and long rope spans; with every
trip they carry large numbers of passengers
in comfort. With its modern design and technology,
the ATRIA harmonizes perfectly with
the overall concept of the tricable gondola lift.
For the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group, the new
3S cabin represents a development milestone
that is set to inspire passengers and customers
alike for a long time to come.
The first 3S systems to go into operation with
ATRIA cabins will be the 3K Kaprun-Kitzsteinhorn-K-onnection
in Kaprun at the end of
November 2019 and the Eigerexpress Grindelwald
Grund-Eigergletscher belonging to
Jungfraubahn AG in December 2020.
View the ATRIA
video here:

14 International Projects
From motorcycle museum to freeride paradise
10-MGD Kirchenkar Lift II | Hochgurgl, Tyrol (AUT)
Hochgurgler Lift GmbH & Co. KG
519 m 210 m 2,400 PPH 6.0 m/s 1.6 min 17 10-passenger cabins November 2018 D-Line
The fi rst D-Line gondola lift from Doppelmayr/
Garaventa went into operation in Hochgurgl
in 2015. Construction of the Kirchenkar Lift II
now marks the completion of the project.
Since last winter season, freeriders and skiers
opting for the groomed trails have been able to
travel from the bottom station at 2,147 m directly
up to 2,839 m. The addition of the second
section – the Kirchenkar Lift II – following on
from the fi rst, which was built in 2015, provides
access to more ski trails and, in particular, to
many new freeride possibilities at the Austrian
resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in Tyrol.
The D-Line gondola lift has a transport capacity
of 2,400 passengers an hour. The OMEGA IV
cabins are fi tted with heated seats, and the large
panorama windows provide guests with fantastic
views of the Ötz Valley’s breathtaking mountain
scenery. The spectacular route up to the top
station passes over steep terrain and large
ridges, turning the trip into an impressive experience.
The cabins feature images of classic
motorbikes – as a reminder of Europe’s highest
motorcycle museum, which is located directly at
the bottom station. The bottom station and the
museum are integrated into the Top Mountain
Crosspoint, a multifunctional complex that also
includes a large restaurant with table service as
well as the toll station.
We’re very proud of the fact that we
implemented Doppelmayr’s first D-Line
gondola lift with the Kirchenkar Lift I in 2015.
What has impressed us most has been its
reliability as we haven’t had a single shutdown
in these four years. The Kirchenkar Lift II
now marks the successful completion of the
project. Alban
and Attila Scheiber,
Managing Directors,
Hochgurgler Lift
GmbH & Co. KG.
© ötztal Tourismus
Avalanche blasting ropeways ensure safety
Since last winter season, two avalanche blasting
ropeways from Doppelmayr located at the
elevation of the top station of the Kirchenkar Lift II
ensure the artificial triggering of controlled
avalanches throughout the ski area. The two installations
– Kirchenkar A and B – impress above
all with their lengths of 1.6 and 2.3 kilometers
respectively as well as the automatic control
system and a special multiple-charge carrier. This
confi guration signifi cantly reduces the workload
for the blaster. The steep, high alpine terrain
made the task of installing the towers particularly
difficult – the walkover assessment during the
planning phase already proved to be a challenge
for the surveyors, geologists and Doppelmayr
project managers. Operation of these ropeways
is straightforward and safe. The explosive charges
can be precisely positioned at points along the
ropeline, while the choice of positions is fl exible. If
a charge fails to detonate, it can be run back to
starting position. Thanks to Doppelmayr’s many
years of experience and the advanced technolo-
gy employed, these avalanche blasting ropeways
also impress with top availability. The
installations in Hochgurgl not only ensure safe,
avalanche-free downhill skiing but also safeguard
the popular freeride slopes.

Aerial tram facilitates access
to Hindu shrine
45-ATW Vaishno Devi | Katra, Jammu/Kashmir (IND)
SMVD Shrine Board
441 m 237 m 800 PPH 6.0 m/s 2.0 min 2 45-passenger cabins December 2018
In India, a reversible aerial tramway up to
Mount Vaishno Devi close to the border with
Pakistan now makes it easier for Hindus to visit
one of their most important pilgrimage sites.
Mount Vaishno Devi, in Northern India, is the
location of several sacred temples devoted to
the Hindu goddess Shakti – the primal feminine
force that moves throughout the universe.
Thousands of mostly Indian pilgrims start
out on their journey from the town of Katra
13 kilometers away to make their offerings
at the temples. The route they have to cover
to get there, particularly the last section, is
winding, long and arduous. The vehicles used
to take travelers to their destination are sometimes
unreliable, frequently break down and
then get stuck on the steep road. Today, all
the pilgrims can take the new aerial tram from
Doppelmayr/Garaventa to climb the last strenuous
237 vertical meters up to the temples,
hotels and restaurants in comfort – with a trip
that takes just a few minutes rather than an
hour, as in the past.
The 45-passenger cabins were manufactured
by CWA; Garaventa supplied the electrome-
chanical components and conducted the
evacuation drills with the Indian operators. “It
was an honor for us to build our tramway on this
sacred mountain. What’s special about this
project is that in India, this is the fi rst installation
based entirely on European technology”,
says Garaventa CEO Arno Inauen. Satya Malik,
Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Chairman
of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, praised
the engineers who “accomplished this mega
project”. Now older and mobility-impaired
pilgrims can fulfi ll their wish to visit the temple.

16 International Projects
A vision becomes reality
10-MGD Sonnberg Lift | Maria Alm, Salzburg (AUT)
Aberg – Hinterthal – Bergbahnen AG
1,260 m 332 m 2,000 PPH 6.0 m/s 4.8 min 32 D-Line
10-MGD Natrun Lift | Maria Alm, Salzburg (AUT)
Aberg – Hinterthal – Bergbahnen AG
1,450 m 357 m 2,200 PPH 6.0 m/s 5.3 min 39 D-Line
A long-cherished dream has come true with
the opening of the two D-Line gondola lifts
Natrun and Sonnberg in Maria Alm.
With two new 10-passenger gondola lifts, the
village of Maria Alm in Austria’s Salzburg province
has created a new infrastructure that
takes the opportunities for skiing enjoyment to
a whole new level. Since the 2018/2019 winter
season, the Natrun lift has run from Maria Alm
up to the local Natrun mountain; on the sunny
side of the mountain, the new Sonnberg lift
provides the connection to Hochkönig, the
main ski area. For skiers, this opens up direct
access to the popular Königstour ski circuit.
Until now, this could only be reached by ski
bus or car from Maria Alm, whereas today the
skiing can begin almost from the front door.
The bottom station of the Sonnberg lift is now
located immediately next door to the Aberg
lift, which was formerly the main point of access
for the ski circuit. Creating this connection
nevertheless called for a large amount of
planning ingenuity. Available space at the
bottom station was severely restricted by the
existing building, a parking lot, the federal
road and the local Urslau river. In addition,
the route of the Sonnberg lift had to go past a
farm holding and a residential area further
up. This was the only way to bring the top
stations of the new lifts together at one level.
As a consequence, the lift incorporates some
special technical and structural features. The
Sonnberg lift not only includes a curve along
its route but also an unusual station construction:
The loading area is located on the
upper level; the first tower is anchored to the
station building and projects at an angle over
the Urslau.
Village improvements
Guests and local residents alike are pleased
about the direct access to the ski area. The
reduction in traffic in the village has also had a
very positive impact on quality of life. This is
attributable to the greatly improved parking
situation at Aberg, previously the main point
of access, and the good accessibility, which
benefits day visitors in particular.
Family-friendly summer offer
The drives of the two lifts are housed in the top
stations, in the immediate vicinity of the new
restaurant, which also provides the venue for
regular events. This is where the D-Line really
scores highly as the new technology and the
Doppelmayr Direct Drive are very quiet. In
Maria Alm, the offer for summer operations is
being continuously extended. Alongside the
forest slide park, adventure play area, bike
trails and hiking routes, the new culinary offer
has something for everyone. For this reason,
the Natrun lift is also open from mid-May
through to the beginning of November.
The new concept has provided a strong
boost for the entire region,
which has also been very
well rceived by our
guests. Hartwig
Moßhammer, CEO of
Aberg – Hinterthal –
Bergbahnen AG
© Aberg – Hinterthal – Bergbahnen AG

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One tramway, many perspectives
70-ATW Salins-Cungieri-Cuolm da Vi | Disentis, Switzerland (CHE)
Bergbahnen Disentis AG
2,262 m 724 m 4 590 PPH 8.0 m/s 5.6 min 2 70-passenger cabins
The new reversible aerial tramway Salins-
Cungieri-Cuolm da Vi in Sedrun opens up several
possibilities at the same time – by linking
ski resorts and integrating existing offers.
The merger of the Swiss ski resorts Disentis-
Sedrun-Andermatt ensures that the entire
region on the Oberalp Pass is equipped to
meet the future requirements of tourism. The
aerial tram Salins-Cungieri-Cuolm da Vi operated
by Bergbahnen Disentis will serve several
functions simultaneously. On the one hand, it
will provide a new boost for the Cungieri area,
which up until 2005 was a popular recreation
destination – in particular the toboggan run
from Cungieri to Sedrun. On the other hand,
the new aerial tram closes the gap between
Sedrun and Disentis. With the intermediate
unloading at the second of the four towers, the
tramway operators have made the high alpine
landscape with additional offers in summer
and winter accessible to guests – the new tram
will therefore be operating all year round.
Marcus Weber, chairman of the board of Bergbahnen
Disentis AG, is delighted about the new
installation: “The new aerial tramway closes the
last gap in our three ski areas and meets all
the requirements that we, as ropeway operators,
stipulated for the installation. The innovative
tramway offers our guests plenty of space and
comfort, and will also transport important freight
for the envisaged mountaintop restaurant.”
Tough job for the installation team
Construction of the new aerial tramway posed
numerous challenges for the Doppelmayr/
Garaventa installation team. The upper terminal
and towers 3 and 4 can only be reached on
foot or by air. This meant having to fly in all the
materials and equipment by helicopter. For
three of the towers, needle assembly had to be
used due to the poor accessibility. Tight road
bends and the low headroom at the underpass
of the Matterhorn-Gotthard railroad signifi
cantly restricted material transport to the
lower terminal and to tower 1. Delivering the
two cabins required millimeter precision. The
headroom problem had to be overcome by
shifting the cabin sideways on the truck’s
semi-trailer to gain two centimeters of clearance
at critical points. The successful completion
of the tramway construction project was
made possible by the professionalism and
excellent collaboration of all the parties involved.
The minimalist architecture of the upper and
lower terminals – both of which take the form of
a glass cube – harmoniously blends in with the
natural landscape and allows passengers to
see the entire ropeway technology.
The new aerial tramway was officially opened
on June 7.

Three high-speed lifts
for Whistler Blackcomb
10-MGD Blackcomb Gondola | Blackcomb, British Columbia (CAN)
Whistler Blackcomb
Section 1 1,956 m 487 m 4,000 PPH 6.0 m/s 6.8 min 90
Section 2 2,102 m 697 m 4,000 PPH 6.0 m/s 7.2 min 95
Guests at the Canadian ski resort Whistler
Blackcomb can now enjoy even faster access
to the slopes thanks to three new ropeways.
The Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in Canada’s
province of British Columbia has accomplished
the biggest investment program in its
history, with three new lifts going into service
in the 2018/19 winter season. A two-section
gondola lift and two chairlifts will in future
enable visitors to access Whistler Mountain
and Blackcomb Mountain in less time than
ever before. The three lift installations optimally
meet the investment goal of improving traffic
flow and expanding upload capacity.
Highest transport capacity in North America
The construction of the Blackcomb Gondola
marks the greatest innovation for the ski resort.
This lift replaces the Wizard and Solar chairlifts,
which up to now provided the main transport
corridor to Blackcomb Mountain. Both staff and
guests now enjoy a faster trip up the mountain
and arrive warm and dry thanks to the new
10-passenger gondola. In comparison with the
two chairlifts, the new installation has increased
transport capacity by 47 percent. It carries up
to 4,000 passengers an hour, which makes it
the ropeway with the highest transport capacity
in North America. The lift’s higher capacity
is also set to bring a signifi cant improvement
for summer operations. With the expansion of
the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, the resort is
boosting its attractions outside the ski season.
The gondola’s top station connects up with the
PEAK 2 PEAK tricable gondola, the region’s
centerpiece that links the two mountains.
Two chairlift upgrades
The Catskinner chairlift represents another
upgrade for Blackcomb Mountain. Four passengers
can now ride on each chair rather
than three, as was previously the case. Travel
speed has also been significantly increased,
providing a 59-percent boost in transport capacity.
On Whistler Mountain, mountain enthusiasts
are awaited by the new Emerald Express
6-seater chairlift offering comfort and top performance.
The new lift replaces a quad chairlift
in the popular Family Ski Zone and can move
almost 30 percent more passengers.
This transformative investment brings a
dramatically improved
mountain experience
for all our guests. Pete
Sonntag, Senior Vice
President and Chief
Operating Officer,
Whistler Blackcomb

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6-CLD Emerald Express | Blackcomb, British Columbia (CAN)
Whistler Blackcomb
1,791 m 425 m 3,600 PPH 5.1 m/s 6.2 min 124 6-seater chairs
4-CLD Catskinner | Blackcomb, British Columbia (CAN)
Whistler Blackcomb
1,168 m 339 m 2,800 PPH 5.1 m/s 4.2 min 97 quad chairs

© Hofer Wolfgang
D-Line in yellow
10-MGD Mösl Lift | Hippach, Tyrol (AUT)
Mayrhofner Bergbahnen AG
1,660 m 557 m 2,000 PPH 6.0 m/s 6.9 min 44 10-passenger cabins December 2018 D-Line
The Mösl lift on the Hochschwendberg provides
a faster route into the Mayrhofen ski area
The new 10-passenger gondola lift from
Doppelmayr/Garaventa has connected the
Mösl district on the Hochschwendberg with the
Mayrhofen ski area since December 2018. The
lift serves an important feeder function as, up
to now, local residents and guests had to take
a bus from Hochschwendberg to reach the ski
area. The Mösl lift creates a new and, above
all, faster connection. The sunshine yellow and
bright blue design of the D-Line gondola lift is
in line with the corporate colors of the operating
company Mayrhofner Bergbahnen – just like
the 3S Penken lift or the Ahorn lift.
Comfort and quiet running
The Mösl lift has two sections. The lower
section is used for the return trip, the upper
section for repeat trips up the mountain. Passengers
enjoy the comfort of the OMEGA IV
cabins during the ride. And they also benefit
from the quiet running of the D-Line. The gearless
DDD drive (Doppelmayr Direct Drive) in the
top station is very low-noise and particularly
low-maintenance. In addition, the ropeway
control system Doppelmayr Connect ensures
efficient operation and a perfect overview
of the entire installation. A parking lot and a
bus stop are immediately adjacent to the bottom
station – so the lift is well integrated into
the local infrastructure. The high-capacity and
comfortable D-Line gondola lift is another
highlight for Mayrhofen. To coincide with the
construction of the Mösl lift, a ski trail expansion
complete with ski movie run – a timed ski
run with video cameras – was also implemented
in this section of the ski area.
It’s great that we now have a D-Line lift with
the Doppelmayr Direct Drive – that means
a considerable reduction in maintenance
work. In addition, the installation is very
quiet in operation. The first winter season
with this new lift has proved our decision in
favor of this ropeway type
to be the right one, and
we’re very pleased
with it.
Andreas Rauch,
Operations Manager,
Horberg Mayrhofner
Bergbahnen AG.

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Haifa’s historic Carmelit
funicular reopens
340-FUL Carmelit–Haifa | Haifa (ISR)
The Carmelit Haifa Ltd.
1,745 m 267 m 2,970 PPH 8.0 m/s
Originally built in the 1950s, Israel’s first
and only funicular railway subway was damaged
by a fire in 2017 but has shone in a new
splendor since fall 2018.
The Carmelit funicular in Haifa – which takes its
name from Mount Carmel – has had an eventful
history. It was built from 1956 to 1959 and
served as an important means of public transport
up until 1986. Following an extensive
rebuild carried out by Von Roll, the Carmelit
funicular resumed operations in 1992. In
January 2017, it was integrated into Haifa’s
public transport network. On February 4 of the
same year, one of the two trains caught fire
outside of operating hours, resulting in severe
damage to several cars and parts of the track.
Doppelmayr/Garaventa then refurbished the
funicular in the shortest possible time frame.
Since fall 2018, the Carmelit has been back
in service, carrying passengers in comfort to
Haifa’s hotspots.
New cars and intuitive skill
The Carmelit is a subway and a ropeway system
at the same time. Following the damage
caused by the fire, it received two completely
new trains, each consisting of two cars, plus
new electrical equipment. The new cars are
state of the art in terms of fire protection. Both
trains are fitted with sprinklers. While the track
has been partially replaced, the haul rope and
counter rope are entirely new. The funicular
runs in a tunnel over its entire length, which
posed a particular challenge when it came to
installing the new components. Lowering the
cars onto the track and introducing them into
the tunnel called for great skill and instinct due
to the tight space available.
The funicular is 1.8 kilometers long and services
a total of six stations: two terminals and four
intermediate stations. As a means of transport
in Haifa, it offers one of the most attractive
ways to explore the city. Most of the sites are
located just a few minutes’ walk from the stations.
The urban means of transport, with a
maximum trip time of 8 minutes, provides
residents and tourists with a convenient way of
accessing Haifa’s three main centers without
the hassles of traffic jams and hunting for a
parking space: downtown, which is the active
business center; Hadar neighborhood, a
young and vibrant residential area; and Central
Carmel, where most of the hotels and many
places of entertainment are located.
Operating hours
The Carmelit subway operates Sunday through
Thursday from 6 am to midnight, Friday only
until 3 pm, and Saturday from 8 pm to midnight.
The Carmelit subway is an environmentally
friendly and simple transport solution for
Haifa’s citizens and tourists. It enables passengers
to get to work and
places of entertainment in
the city without the problem
of traffi c congestion
and fi nding a parking
space. Avishay Hadar,
CEO Carmelit Haifa Ltd.

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News from Around the World
Gondola ride to university
Doppelmayr/Garaventa is building Israel’s
first urban gondola lift – to resolve a pressing
traffic problem.
Israel’s first urban gondola lift is to be implemented
in Haifa by Doppelmayr/Garaventa.
Construction of the new 8-passenger gondla lift
will resolve a pressing traffic problem. The
University of Haifa is located at the city’s highest
point (470 m) and has limited car parking
facilities. The new ropeway, which will be fully
integrated into the city’s public transit network,
is aimed at relieving the situation. The
university’s 20,000 students can look forward
to a comfortable ride from the central railroad
and bus terminal along a direct route to the
campus, with its various research institutes
and halls of residence. The four-kilometer-long
gondola lift will also be used by tourists – the
university’s elevated location makes it a popular
viewing point as it offers attractive vistas of
the city and the sea.
The ropeway installation has been designed
to accommodate the numerous specifications
required by the customer. The gondola
lift will run up to 17 hours a day and has
to meet particular requirements in terms
of noise emissions. For this reason, the ropeway’s
support structures – i.e. towers and
foundations – will be isolated from the
building structure at each of the six stations.
Completion of the installation is scheduled
for August 2020.
Four Funifors and one of the
steepest aerial tramways
Doppelmayr/Garaventa is to build fi ve new
ropeways in the Swiss resort of Lauterbrunnen
near Interlaken by 2026.
In order to optimize access to the popular
mountain Schilthorn-Piz Gloria, the operating
company Schilthornbahn AG, which always
has the interests of its guests at heart, is replacing
its existing aerial ropeways with new
installations. This major contract for the construction
of fi ve ropeways from Stechelberg up
to the Schilthorn – which provided the setting
for the 1969 James Bond fi lm “On Her Majesty’s
Service”– has been awarded to the Doppelmayr/
Garaventa Group.
The planned infrastructure of the aerial tramway,
which will operate all year round, encompasses
three sections (Stechelberg–Mürren–
Birg–Schilthorn). By 2026, one of the world’s
steepest aerial tramways with a maximum
grade of 160 percent is to be built in the lower
section. The upper sections will consist of
four Funifors, which offer particularly high
wind stability thanks to their wide rope gauge.
Each of these single-track installations will run
independently – i.e. two alongside of each
other and two one behind the other. The
Funifors will be equipped with four drives and
can therefore be run separately. This has a positive
impact on the availability of the installations
when maintenance work has to be carried out.
The Funifor technology was developed and
patented by Doppelmayr Italy, and the specialists
in Lana will also be providing their
support for engineering and production of the
Funifor installations for the Schilthorn project.
Schilthornbahn AG was also impressed by
the sophisticated energy management concept
jointly developed by Garaventa and
Frey AG Stans, which enables the operating
company to dispense with very cost-intensive
new power supply systems. The groundbreaking
ceremony for the project is planned
for 2021.

News from Around the World
23
Russia’s first D-Line
Rosa Khutor Resort is to build its 30th ropeway
– which will be supplied by Doppelmayr/
Garaventa.
Doppelmayr is to implement the first D-Line
generation ropeway project in Rosa Khutor
Resort in time for the 2019/2020 winter season.
The new installation, a 10-passenger detachable
gondola lift on the southern slope of the
Aibga crest in the Western Caucasus, will be
the 30th ropeway in Rosa Khutor. For the customer,
a main priority in awarding the contract
was to improve guest services and infrastructure.
The new D-Line with its many innovations
will open up entirely new possibilities for the
resort. The vast majority of the lifts in the ski area
were supplied by Doppelmayr/Garaventa.
Olympic region as popular ski destination
The resort was the biggest venue for the
2014 Winter Olympic Games. In the 2019/2020
season, Rosa Khutor is to host a stage of the
women’s downhill and super-G events for
the FIS World Cup. As an all-year mountain
vacation resort, Rosa Khutor attracts some
20,000 visitors on a daily basis; in the 2017/18
winter season, the number of visitors was
almost 1 million and that figure is set to rise.
The additional lift on the southern slope will
reduce waiting times and speed up passenger
flows.
UN-Habitat:
Collaboration extended
New ropeway films
In spring 2019, Thomas Pichler, managing
director of Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH,
signed the agreement to extend the highly
successful collaboration with UN-Habitat, the
United Nations Human Settlements Program.
The two organizations, which have been collaborating
since 2016, are expanding their
agendas with respect to the challenges in the
area of mobility and taking another large step
toward the future. As the global leader in the
area of rope-propelled transport systems,
Doppelmayr is delighted to provide its expertise
with a view to driving forward new mobility
solutions for the urban environment of
the future and contributing to the development
of new ideas.
Exciting new ropeway films are available
on the Doppelmayr/Garaventa YouTube
channel. The Saanersloch lift in Gstaad is
Switzerland’s first D-Line gondola lift and
the world’s first ropeway installation with
elegant real-glass facades on the station
buildings. The important issue of wheelchair
accessibility on D-Line chairlifts is
highlighted in the film on the new Gampen
lift in Ischgl. The Kohlmais lift in Saalbach
is the first continuous-movement installation
to be equipped with the new OMEGA
V cabins. In Booysendal, South Africa, a
RopeCon ® system transports 909 tons of
platinum ore an hour. China’s first 3S lift
crosses the national park in Lushan – a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
View the new
fi lms here:

Ropeway technology
for the entire world
Components for a wide range of ropeway systems are manufactured
at the Hohe Brücke plant. Precision and top quality standards at
Doppelmayr’s biggest production facility are key to satisfied customers.
The Hohe Brücke plant in Wolfurt, the home
base for the family-run business, has been
operating at its current location since 2002
and is the Doppelmayr Group’s biggest production
facility. The entire site covers an area of over
12 hectares. A wide variety of steel parts are
made here, such as bullwheels, support structures
or parts for sheave assemblies and grips.
In some cases, the components are manufactured
manually; in others, using cutting-edge robots
and machine tools.
The plant’s 350-strong workforce processes
between 22,000 and 25,000 tons of steel on an
annual basis. The production methods used include
plasma and flame cutting, MAG welding
and stress-free annealing as well as machining
methods such as boring, turning and milling. “We
work in shifts as well as normal working hours,
while our factory loading is now high over the entire
year,” says production manager Karl-Heinz Zündel.

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Top requirements for quality and on-time delivery
Doppelmayr makes to order as well as to stock.
Ropeway manufacture frequently takes the form
of a “modular system”. This enables optimal
capacity utilization and on-time delivery. It
goes without saying that the quality has to be
right for all parts used in ropeway systems. For
this reason, products have to undergo a wide
range of inspections and testing before they
leave the factory. All components are subject to
continuous monitoring during production, which
is performed by skilled employees with the aid
of precision measuring equipment. Specially
trained employees are responsible for nondestructive
testing for cracks and surface fl aws
as well as for weld testing, and are required to
take part in regular training and certifi cation.
The machine infrastructure used at the plant
is designed for Doppelmayr’s special requirements
– in particular the machine peripherals.
The new assembly lines for the D-Line were
actually developed in-house.
Apprentices integrated into the production
process
The family-run company attaches great importance
to the education and training of its
production employees. This includes flexible,
cross-departmental offers within the company
as well as external courses. Apprentice training
is a major priority. At the present time, over
100 apprentices are being trained in Wolfurt in
the fields of steel construction engineering,
mechanical engineering, machining or electrical
engineering. The youngsters work on genuine
customer orders, which means they are
fully integrated into the manufacturing process.
“For our apprentices, this is very interesting
and valuable. That motivates them and they
are proud when they can then marvel at the
finished ropeway installation they worked on,”
says Karl-Heinz Zündel.
In spite of the size that we have now reached,
the family atmosphere is very important to
us in addition to quality – because satisfied
and motivated employees are our most
valuable asset.
Production Manager Karl-Heinz Zündel

Even better service
quality worldwide
With the development of its customer support strategy 2030, Doppelmayr is setting
the benchmark for a harmonized service package for customers around the globe.
Doppelmayr offers comprehensive customer
service anywhere in the world.
An in-depth survey of customer requirements
was conducted to identify further
improvement potentials. This revealed a desire
for a service spectrum of greater depth
and breadth in some regions. The goal that
Doppelmayr sets itself is the capability to offer
all customers – irrespective of their geographical
location – the same high quality of service.
That is why the company developed its customer
support strategy 2030. The prime objective
is for customers around the globe to be able
to access harmonized service packages that
meet Doppelmayr’s usual high quality standards.
Same quality standards
The quality process is aimed at a precise internal
and external definition of services so
that customers worldwide always know what to
expect from a service and how to ensure
they are optimally prepared, i.e. how long the
service will take, how many people they have
to provide, how the process should take place
and how it must be documented in detail. In
other words: full transparency. This relates,
for example, to sheave assembly services,
ropeway inspections or repairs, and electrical
services.
SMART Ropeway in customer support
Digitalization plays a key role when it comes
to internationalizing services. In line with
Doppelmayr’s approach to digitalization under
the heading of SMART Ropeway, knowledge
management is employed on a cross-organizational
and cross-border basis. Digital
platforms improve direct communication and
information interchange, and systematically
focus operational know-how. The current
customer support website will be redesigned
to provide greater transparency, more download
options and a host of new features. This
will guarantee a more mobile, more flexible and
faster service. And customers will have faster
and easier access to important advisory services.
Another measure is the training drive. Doppelmayr
customers and personnel around the globe will
undergo in-depth training to ensure the same
high level of ropeway expertise worldwide.
The customer support strategy 2030 offers genuine
value added for customers. This will not
only simplify the collaboration with Doppelmayr
but also provide assistance for interactions with
government agencies.

In Brief
27
University course in Ropeway Engineering
& Management kicks off
Understanding the technology of ropeway
systems and managing ropeway operations
– these are the skills you will acquire
from a university course in ropeways that is
unique in Europe.
For the fourth time, the Vorarlberg University
of Applied Sciences (AUT) and Schloss Hofen
(AUT) are about to start the degree course
developed jointly with the Doppelmayr Group.
The course is based on the concept of 12-week
study blocks and has been designed in line
with the industry’s seasonal orientation. The
lectures are always held from September
through November and from April through
July of the respective semester. This enables
the students to combine work and education.
For the first time, as part of the fourth
degree course, one week out of one 12-week
block will be spent in Hallein, Salzburg, and
one week out of the other block in Bolzano
in South Tyrol.
INTERESTED?
Applications are possible
at short notice – the course
begins in September.
Further information at
seilbahnlehrgang.at
OMEGA V among
the best of the best
CWA has every reason to feel honored at receiving
the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019. Its
new OMEGA V cabin for continuous-movement
gondola lifts was awarded the Red Dot: Best of
the Best, which is the competition’s top accolade.
The OMEGA V convinced the jury with its clean
lines, its timeless, puristic shape and the premium
quality of its elegant interior. For the fi rst
time, the cabin suspension has been integrated
into the overall design of this latest generation,
which sets entirely new benchmarks. The optimal
ergonomics inside and the generously proportioned
glass construction ensure an exceptional
ride experience for passengers.
Winning the Red Dot: Best of the Best is a special
achievement. Only 1.5 percent of the submitted
products received this year’s award. The
Red Dot Award: Product Design is one of the
biggest design competitions worldwide, with
designers and manufacturers from 55 nations
entering over 5,500 products in 2019. The international
jury comprised of experienced experts
places the emphasis on criteria such as level of
innovation, functionality, formal quality, longevity
and ergonomics as part of its assessment.
red-dot.org/pd/winners
Legend
INTERALPIN 2019
Inclined length
Vertical rise
Number of towers
Capacity
Speed
Trip time
Carriers
Opened
D-Line
Max. inclination
Summer operation
Winter operation
The Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group showcased a
host of product highlights at INTERALPIN 2019.
The many visitors to the exhibition stand were
able to experience interactive exhibits and the
latest innovations, including a world premiere:
CWA’s new 3S cabin, ATRIA, was presented for
the first time. The new OMEGA V cabin for
continuous-movement ropeways, on show with
a wide range of styling options, also attracted
many admirers. The “Motion Cube” enabled
visitors to immerse themselves in a digital
world of experience and enjoy the cabin’s
many facets. The modular design of both the
OMEGA V and the ATRIA make them ideally
suited to winter or summer use as well as for
urban applications.
SMART Ropeway, the digital future, was presented
as a hands-on experience. Trade fair visitors
had the opportunity to try out the Doppelmayr
Connect ropeway control system live. The
D-Line ropeway generation was also extensively
showcased at INTERALPIN. The various material
and design samples as well as the many chair
exhibits impressively demonstrated its benefi ts
and the high level of customizing available.
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