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SNOWEXPERTS
THE TECHNOALPIN MAGAZINE 1/2011
TECHNOALPIN PUTS POWER INTO FOLGARIA SNOW-MAKING SYSTEM 4 COOLTECH RANGE OF COOLING TOWERS 6 OVERSEAS PROJECTS 7
ENGINEERING AWARD FOR TECHNOALPIN & CORONET PEAK 8
SUCCESS STORY IN KYRGYZSTAN 12
SNOW MADE BY... 9
PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD 14
PRODUCT-PRESENTATION 2011: ATASSPLUS 10
DID YOU KNOW… 16
T40 & V3: HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY 18
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Collaboration between Trentino ski resort Carosello Folgaria Ski and TechnoAlpin began in 2003. Since then the
snow-making system has been gradually extended in several stages and now all
slopes have the TechnoAlpin technology.
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Even slope coverage all the way from the
mountain top to the valley floor from the
fall right through to the spring – such is
the challenge in snow-making technology. The new version of ATASSplus sets
new standards in fully automatic snow
generation.
Contents
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Kyrgyzstan may not exactly be known as a
skiing nation by the rest of the world but
it does indeed have a tradition in alpine
skiing. The resort Orlovka has blossomed
into an attractive ski resort and is a success story in Kyrgyzstan.
TECHNOALPIN PUTS POWER INTO FOLGARIA SNOW-MAKING SYSTEM
COOLTECH RANGE OF COOLING TOWERS
OVERSEAS PROJECTS
ENGINEERING AWARD FOR TECHNOALPIN & CORONET PEAK
SNOW MADE BY...
PRODUCT-PRESENTATION 2011: ATASSPLUS
SUCCESS STORY IN KYRGYZSTAN
PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD
DID YOU KNOW…
T40 & V3: HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY
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Everybody is talking about “innovation” at the moment. Everything suddenly has
to be innovative, and everybody wants to be innovative – innovation is seen as
a cure-all. This sudden commotion about the term innovation is a mystery to us.
Has a company ever been successful without being innovative? From its very first
day, TechnoAlpin has been a hive of research, invention and development, bringing to market a constant stream of new “innovative” solutions. It doesn’t take a
trend to be genuinely innovative, or experts explaining how important innovation
The T40 fan gun and the V3 lance made
their debut appearance in the spring of
2010. After the first snow season there
is positive feedback from all parts of the
world. The new products proved their
worth in the winter.
is. You just need to be innovative – it’s as simple as that.
Therefore we will continue to research, invent and develop in order to keep supplying the market with new solutions. Only last year the new T40, V3 and MTS
snow guns reached the stage of commercial viability. This year a fully revamped
version of ATASSplus comes onto the market. A new range of cooling towers has
been designed for optimum water temperature and the new valve technology for
optimum water supply. TechnoAlpin stands for innovation right across the board
– and has done since 1990.
Walter Rieder and Erich Gummerer
SNOW EXPERTS EDITORIAL
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Dear Customers and Readers,
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Folgaria
TechnoAlpin
going great guns
Collaboration between Trentino ski resort Carosello Folgaria Ski and TechnoAlpin
began in 2003. Since then the snow-making system has been gradually extended in
several stages and now all slopes have the TechnoAlpin technology.
The Folgaria ski resort is situated in the southern Dolomites not far
from Trento. It extends from 1200 - 2000 meters above sea level.
With 100 kilometers of slopes there is something to suit every ski
enthusiast. And since 2003, TechnoAlpin has been catering for
perfect slope conditions as well. In the first few years until 2008
TechnoAlpin delivered 102 snow guns to Folgaria, with 19x M10,
20x M12, 10x M15, 43x M18, 5x M20 and 5x T60 installed on
lifts, towers and arms, or supplied as mobile machines.
The reservoir in the Martinella North area was extended to 28,000 m³
uring the same period and the pumping plant of the same name
with an output of 3x 200 kW or 120 l/s was built. Eight 132 kW
compressors were also supplied. In 2006 TechnoAlpin converted
the control system of the existing Costa pumping plant and integrated the plant in the ATASSplus control software system.
243 fan guns and ATASSplus
Further upgrades were needed in order to guarantee snow coverage from the beginning of December until April. In 2009 the
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system was bolstered by 8x T60, 23x M18 and 3x M12. The biggest expansion to date was in 2010 when 74x T40, 9x T60, 19x
M18 and 5x M12 almost doubled the number of snow guns in one
foul swoop. Some of the new snow guns have replaced the nonTechnoAlpin snow guns on the Serrada and Ortesino facile slopes.
The other snow guns have been installed on the new slopes by the
names of Strafexpedition, Bersaglieri and Ribes Rosso. The snow
guns, numbering 243 at the last count, are controlled by the latest
version of the TechnoAlpin control software, ATASSplus. The new
version which is setting new standards, mainly due to the clarity
of the user interface, was actually installed in Folgaria before its
official launch.
The lavish investments in Folgaria have not stopped at snow-making technology. Three new lifts have just been installed to maximize
the choice on offer for the ski enthusiast. The high plateau east of
Trento is well worth a visit – not just for devotees of alpine skiing.
There are also challenging cross-country ski runs which seem to
stretch endlessly through the rugged landscape.
Further extension contracts
The system is scheduled for yet another extension in 2011. A
100,000 m³ reservoir will be established in the ex Base Nato zone.
The pumping plant output will be 8x 35 l/s and 1x 20 l/s. A pipe
(1x 90 kW) and five pits will optimize the snow coverage of the
cross-country ski runs in future. 18 more fan guns will be delivered
to Folgaria.
www.folgariaski.com
Cooltech range of cooling towers
Energy conservation
thanks to
efficient water cooling
The temperature of the water is one of the key factors in the process of snow-making. Using water at the ideal temperature improves the performance of the individual snow guns. TechnoAlpin
has therefore designed its own cooling towers for use with our
snow-making systems. The cooling towers in the “Cooltech” range
have a honeycomb-type cooling system which works by redirecting
the water. All the components are designed for extreme working
conditions and can withstand high pressures. The cooling of the
water has a positive impact on the snow output and therefore on
the energy consumption of the snow guns. Each snow gun can
produce 45% more snow on average if supplied with water at the
right temperature. This means 45% more output with little change
in energy consumption. Moreover, the snow-making process can
begin earlier if a water cooling system is installed. This translates
into an enormous commercial advantage for the ski resort.
The cooling towers have been in use this year in Gerlitzen (AUT).
Two towers, each boasting a throughput of 90 l/s, have been installed in the Carinthia ski resort. The water is delivered to the
cooling tower at a temperature of 9.3 °C. The temperature of the
water at the output is 2°C – corresponding to a cooling capacity
of 2,732 kW per tower. Thanks to the ingenious honeycomb-type
system, this cooling capacity can be achieved with very low energy
consumption. The two towers consume 90 kW in total which corresponds to 1.6% of the cooling capacity actually achieved. Thanks
to the increased snow output, the cooling towers are bringing about
a significant reduction in energy consumption in Gerlitzen. Taking
account of the total energy consumption of the Gerlitzen system,
consisting of snow guns, pumping plants and cooling towers, the
higher snow output leads to a cost saving of 25%.
SNOW EXPERTS PROJECTS
Overseas projects
The Canyons
“The Canyons Mountain Resort” is Utah’s largest ski resort and one
of the largest resorts in North America. Business relations have
existed with TechnoAlpin since 2005. Three pumping plants have
been built in recent years with outputs of 90 l/s, 60 l/s and 30 l/s.
In 2006 the first lance – an A9 – was delivered. The system has
gradually been upgraded little by little.
The biggest expansion to date was in 2010 when 35x M18 were
added, both tower- and arm-mounted models. The system is controlled by the ATASS software in order to guarantee consistent snow
conditions. A new reservoir has also been constructed to improve
the water supply. This holds 75,000 m³ and took just 75 days to
build. Optimum supply of the snow guns is absolutely essential
given the high number of downhill runs in “The Canyons Resort”.
With 128 slopes, most of them in the intermediate and advanced
segments, “The Canyons Resort” offers variety and thrill-packed
skiing. All of these slopes are served by 19 ski lift systems. The
resort extends from about 2000 m to just over 3000 m above sea
level.
www.thecanyons.com
Nakiska
“Nakiska’s snowing”, rang the cry through the corridors at the
TechnoAlpin headquarters in mid-September. Nakiska was one of
the first ski resorts to start snow-making operations in the fall of
2010, once again demonstrating the strengths of the TechnoAlpin
snow guns in borderline temperatures. The early start is necessary,
mainly because Nakiska is a popular training venue with a number
of national ski teams. TechnoAlpin has been involved in supplying
ideal training conditions since 2006. At the beginning the resort
mainly relied on fan guns. There were 10 machines to start with
- M20 and M18 models. 2008 saw the erection of three pumping
plants with a total of 10 pumps, each boasting an output of 20 l/s
or 250 kW. The latest addition to the system is a total of 40 lances.
20 manual lances were supplied in 2009 followed by 20 automatic
ones in 2010. The system is controlled using the ATASSplus control
software.
Nakiska ski resort is in the Rocky Mountains 80 kilometers west of
Calgary, on the eastern slope of Mount Allan which is 2819 m high.
The ski resort was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics which were
held in Calgary. Today the resort covers an area extending from
1525 m to 2260 m above sea level. Four chairlifts and two magic
carpet lifts are provided for transportation. Snow-making facilities
are in place to supply 95% of the 29 ski slopes with snow.
www.skinakiska.com
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TechnoAlpin and Coronet Peak win
Engineering Award
in New Zealand
TechnoAlpin and the Coronet Peak (NEZ)
ski resort have been jointly awarded the New
Zealand Engineering Excellence Award for
the “Coronet Peak Ski Area Snow-Making
Infrastructure and Reservoirs” project. The
project was submitted in the Water, Waste
and Amenities category. The winners in
each of the categories are automatically
entered for the Supreme Award. The project
won the individual category and secured the
Supreme Award as well.
It is particularly pleasing that the prize was awarded in recognition
of the efficient water management system in the Coronet Peak resort. Careful stewardship of resources is essential for a company
which works with and in the natural landscape. Coronet Peak is
located close to Queenstown in the south-west of New Zealand
at an altitude of 1287 - 1624 meters. Before the start of modernization work in 2008, the local snow-making system consisted
of two reservoirs, very limited water circulation and 61 manual
snow guns. Today Coronet Peak has a modern and fully automatic
snow-making system. With 124 fan guns and 78 lances, it is the
largest system of its kind in the southern hemisphere. 20 kilometers of water pipes, air pipes and electrical cables were also
laid to complete the system. Water is taken from five groundwater wells and three surface sources. The water is now stored
in five reservoirs (three of which are new) with a total capacity of
252 million liters.
The water supply is guaranteed by existing surface sources and
through extraction from groundwater wells. Rainwater and snowmelt ensure that the groundwater supply is maintained, with used
water flowing back into the ground as meltwater and being used
again. Five fully automatic pumping plants and the interaction of
all the extraction facilities together create a functioning extraction and refilling cycle. The changes made to the water supply
system proved their worth right at the start of the 2010 snow
season, with Coronet Peak being one of the first ski areas in
the southern hemisphere to start generating snow. Now, following
completion of the work, the amount of snow that can be produced
has increased by 300 %.
The Engineering Excellence Awards were introduced in 2005
and have been divided into two categories right from the start.
The Awards Recognising People are given to young engineers in
recognition of excellence while the Project and Product Awards
go to outstanding projects in engineering. The winner of the
Supreme Award is ultimately chosen from the winners of all the
Project and Product Awards. The award-winning projects are
those which stand out from the others. The awards are now
regarded as the most prestigious accolade in New Zealand engineering and are coveted by international companies.
www.nzeeawards.org.nz
SNOW EXPERTS PEOPLE
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SNOW MADE BY …
Claudia Mannheim
and Sabine Vieweg
… two sisters who run the family ski resort
of Beuerberg (GER) together with their
parents.
Every year the Mannheim family would play the same waiting
game – waiting for the snow. They were never really certain
whether it would be possible to start operating the ski lift in Beuerberg. In 2008 the family grew tired of waiting and bought a
mobile snow gun from TechnoAlpin. Since then the two sisters,
Claudia and Sabine, have been making sure that there is snow
in Beuerberg.
“Our ski resort is small but select. That’s why we only have one
fan gun”, said Claudia Mannheim. The job of the two sisters is
to position the mobile machine with its autonomous pump in the
right place and to lay the power and water lines. The two sisters
naturally drifted into what has traditionally been a man’s job. “We
come from a ski-mad family – our parents established the ski
lift in Beuerberg. It’s our second home. We have always loved
being here and working here”, continued Claudia Mannheim. “We
grew up with the ski lift”, added her sister Sabine, “our family was
always obsessed with the snow, waiting and wondering whether
there would be enough to use the slope. We used to shovel snow
all day long in those days, moving it by hand to the places where
there wasn’t enough. It was really hard work. So it’s a real blessing to have the security that TechnoAlpin brings of knowing for
sure that there will be snow”. The appeal of working outside in
the fresh air and the unique atmosphere on the slope at night are
what Claudia and Sabine love best.
The Beuerberg ski lift is situated to the south of Munich near the
Starnberger See lake and was established in 1970 by Otto and
Inge Mannheim. Their two daughters Claudia and Sabine used
to ski down the slope every day when they were children. Today
they are responsible for the snow coverage and also run the ski
school there.
www.skilift-beuerberg.de
Product-Presentation 2011
Intelligent snow-making technology - simple and efficient
New version of ATASSplus
sets new standards
Even slope coverage all the way from the mountain top to the valley floor from the fall
right through to the spring – such is the challenge in snow-making technology. A guarantee of careful stewardship of resources is also imperative. TechnoAlpin attempted to
meet these requirements years ago with the market launch of its ATASSplus control
software. The in-house software department is always busy working on improvements
and further developments to the software. A completely new version of ATASSplus
came out this spring.
The new ATASSplus is simpler to use and faster then previous versions. The entire system can be controlled with a few clicks of
the mouse. The system boasts a number of new features which
simplify the operation of the system, such as a new start-stop
assistant and help facilities to provide support in case of malfunctions. There are fundamental changes to the user interface of the
program. The machines are shown in a chart pane and can be
operated from this view. The charts now have infinite zooming and
repositioning capability.
Any changes to data are relayed in what virtually amounts to realtime, giving the user access to the latest information at all times.
Control at a glance
All the machines can be operated via the device manager. It is possible to select and manage more than one machine at the same
time. Other new features include the simplified search facility for
specific machines and the filter option. This means that a clear
overview can be maintained even with large systems. ATASSplus
also supports the analysis of all data. Temperature sequences, water consumption and operating hours can easily be monitored and
analyzed.
It is also possible with ATASSplus for several users to work on the
system at the same time. As such, the different operators in the
various stations can respond as required in their particular circumstances – without delay. Each computer can be used autonomously. This saves valuable time.
The system has a communication functionality which is integrated
in the interface and allows simple configuration and individual
adjustment of profiles at any time. ATASSplus sends personalized
SMS messages via this function. The members of the snow-making team can therefore respond on the spot and save valuable time.
Only fully automated systems allow simple and efficient exploitation of the increasingly shorter snow-generation windows – when
the temperature is at its optimum – or instant responses to relevant
parameter changes. The ATASSplus software collects data from
snow guns and meteo stations and optimizes the snow production
according to the prevailing conditions. This provides the basis for
clever water and air management and continuous energy control.
Operational states and the consumption of resources can thus be
monitored and evaluated with maximum accuracy, optimizing operating costs and guaranteeing consistent snow quality down the
entire length of the slope. As such, ATASSplus is far more than a
mere means of automatic snow-making. The latest version is an
intelligent system combining sophisticated engineering with simple
operation.
Always up to speed with the latest developments
The TechnoAlpin software department is permanently engaged in
making improvements to ATASSplus. The new version is a big step
forward, and further updates are already in the pipeline. By entering into an update contract, customers can make sure that they
always have the latest version of the software. Any further developments will then automatically be fed into their system. Customers
who have already installed a version of ATASSplus will automatically receive the new version of ATASSplus if they take out an update contract.
SNOW EXPERTS THE NEW ATASSPLUS
Intelligent snow-making with ATASSplus
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Success story
In the beginning was a vision
Success story in
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan may not exactly be known as a skiing nation by the rest of the world but it
does indeed have a tradition in alpine skiing. The training facilities in the state north-east
of China were popular in the Soviet era with many athletes.
For 40 years the country has had the ski resort of Orlovka, located about 100 km south-east of the capital Bishkek. In 2006
the owner Vladimir Kuzmin applied to the European Development
Bank for funds to give the resort a makeover. Hans-Peter Pleisch
from Davos, who had years of experience in running Swiss mountain railways, was asked to process the application. Despite his
positive assessment, the application was turned down in the fall
of 2006. Pleisch decided to put his own hand in and invest in
Orlovka with Kyrgyz businessman Alimjan Tashmatov. Together
with Vladimir Kuzmin they set up Jet Ski GmbH which is the owner
of the ski resort to this day. The aim of the company is to develop
Orlovka into a winter sports resort of European standard. This
includes lift systems, slopes, accommodation, restaurants and
sports facilities.
Cost-efficient modernization
The three visionaries have made great progress with the modernization of the resort in the past few years. One strategy adopted in
Orlovka is to buy used machines and systems from Central Europe.
A two-seater chairlift was acquired from Flumserberg AG (SUI) in
2006, for example. The ski resort now has two chairlifts, one T-bar
lift and one baby lift. The slopes are prepared with two Kässbohrer
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snowcats. They even bought a Kässbohrer pipe shaper to build a
half-pipe.
Guaranteed snow thanks to TechnoAlpin
The climate in Kyrgyzstan is dominated by hot summers and cold
winters. It is very dry all year round in the mountainous country. So
the resort managers in Orlovka could not rely on natural snowfall.
In terms of snow-making technology, therefore, they have found a
reliable partner in TechnoAlpin. The first snow-making system was
built in 2006 with 1200 m of pipelines and seven snow guns. The
system was expanded in 2009 by another 1800 m, and six more
snow guns were purchased.
Investments were also made in the infrastructure. The car park and
access road were extended, the restaurant was refurbished and an
open-air bar opened. There are ski hire facilities which are very well
kitted out with used ski and snowboard equipment from Switzerland. There are 300 pairs of skis and 80 snowboards altogether
plus accessories. A shop selling sports equipment has been built,
the existing sauna and swimming pool have been refurbished, and
accommodation has been constructed for staff and tourists.
Moving on up
The ski resort now has nine slopes of varying degrees of difficulty.
Night-time skiing has also been possible since lighting was erected
in 2009. Orlovka boasts a toboggan run and the first half-pipe in
Central Asia. A racing school for children aged between 6 and 12
was opened in 2010, offering professional childcare facilities all
year round.
Orlovka has blossomed into an attractive ski resort in just four
years. The resort is open from the beginning of December until the
middle of March thanks to the snow-making system. The number
of overnight guests is increasing due to the improvement in the
accommodation and infrastructure. Jet Ski GmbH already employs
50 people year round. The region also benefits from the economic
value added by the resort. Meanwhile the operators are already
making further plans. Another two-seater chairlift and two rope
tows are in the pipeline. Plans are also on the table for a mountaintop restaurant, a new hotel, shops and apartments. As they hatch
their plans for the future, the visionaries are not limiting their sights
to Orlovka. They want a company which builds chairlifts and the
transfer of expertise in Kyrgyzstan.
www.orlovka.kg/en
Projects around the world
Darbandsar
Iran as a nation is not famous around the globe for its skiing. However, skiing is becoming increasingly popular there. Conditions in
the high mountain ranges are ideal. There are now more than 15
ski resorts in Iran which are adapting more and more to the techni-
Ruhpolding
cal standards found in the West. For example, the first fully automatic snow-making system arrived in Iran in 2010 - in Darbandsar
to be precise - 60 kilometers north-east of the capital Teheran. The
design and installation of the turnkey system was all TechnoAlpin’s
work. The company supplied a pumping plant, cast iron pipes and
seven of the new T40s. The entire system is fully automatic and is
controlled by the ATASSplus software.
Darbandsar Ski Area is the newest ski resort in Iran and has been
in operation since 1982. The lowest point in the ski resort is 2600
m and the highest point is 3050 m. The ski season runs from the
beginning of December right through to late April.
The logistics posed a major challenge in building the system. All
TechnoAlpin snow guns are made at the company’s main base in
Bolzano and are delivered from there all over the world. The consignment had to be transported 4,997 kilometers to get to Iran,
passing through nine countries on the way.
The Biathlon World Championships will be held in the Chiemgau
Arena Ruhpolding (GER) in 2012. A total of 16 million euro has
been invested in preparation for the big event. The competition
routes have been improved and new bridges and tunnels have been
constructed. The Arena’s snow-making system has also been extended. The work called for the expertise of TechnoAlpin.
There are 13 fan guns (2x T60 arm-mounted, 2x T60 tower-mounted, 3x T60 mobile, 4x T40 mobile, 2x M20 mobile) snow-making
for the future world champions. The water to make the snow comes
from a 50-meter-deep groundwater well. Three cooling towers
bring the water to the perfect temperature to make the snow. The
system’s pumping plant has an output of 74 l/s. In the “Brücke”
engineering room TechnoAlpin is also installing a pressure booster
station for the Arena’s drinking water. A depot has been set up in
Ruhpolding where the man-made snow is stored in the summer in
order to be as well prepared as possible for the start of the season.
A new main service building has also been built. The new stadium
has capacity for 30,000 visitors. The new Arena passed its first
test at the World Cup races in January 2011 in what proved to be a
successful “dry run” for the World Championships which are due to
start on 29.02.2012.
www.biathlon-ruhpolding.de
The ski resort of Kopaonik in the south of Serbia first blossomed
back in the 1980s. The political turmoil of the 1990s kept foreign
visitors away, however, and gradually sapped the popularity of the
ski resort. As a result of the conflicts Serbia was cut off from the
coastline and turned its attention and its investment to Alpine tourism. The ski resort of Kopaonik attracted particular interest. The
state-owned “Skijalista Srbije” (Ski Resorts of Serbia) is the owner
of the resort today and has carried out extensive modernization
work. Hotel accommodation and lifts were included in the refurbishment program and a snow-making system was installed. The
first section of the snow-making system was put into operation in
2008. Further extensions followed. Today Kopaonik boasts one of
Tauplitz
Tauplitz (AUT) has also seen heavy investment this year in snowmaking technology. The existing snow-making system was upgraded with the addition of a total of 31 fan guns and 38 lances. The
31 fan guns include 14 of the new T40 model mounted on 3.5 m
towers. Snow will also be guaranteed in future by nine of the topof-the-range T60 snow guns, also mounted on 3.5 m towers. All
have a central air supply system. Eight more fan guns of the mobile
variety were also supplied for added flexibility. 38 V3 lances with
central air complete the arsenal of snow guns.
A new reservoir with a capacity of 77,500 m³ was built to guarantee an optimum supply of water. TechnoAlpin installed a pump station with an output of 3 x 70 l/sec and a pressure booster station.
www.skijalistasrbije.rs
The water pressure and also the temperature of the water are key
factors in snow-making technology, therefore a cooling tower from
the new Cooltech range was also installed in Tauplitz. The new
system in Tauplitz is a fully automatic system which is controlled by
the ATASSplus software. Fully developed by TechnoAlpin, the software adds a touch of clever sophistication to snow management.
The ski resort in Tauplitz extends from 896 m to 1965 m above sea
level. There are 42 kilometers of slope for the ski enthusiasts. The
resort is particularly good in terms of offering various alternatives
and has something to suit everyone. Another unique feature of the
resort is its mountain village “Tauplitzalm-Dorf”. The village is situated 1650 m above sea level and offers accommodation for 1000
people. Cozy traditional chalets and charming restaurants make
the atmosphere really special. Moreover, the “Alm” or mountain
pasture is a car-free zone in the winter. Snowcats and Ski-Doo
sleds are used as public transport.
www.dietauplitz.com
SNOW EXPERTS AROUND THE WORLD
Kopaonik
the largest TechnoAlpin systems in the Balkans comprising:
• 57 fixed snow guns (19x M18, 35x T40, 3x T60)
• 212 lances with central air (43x A9, 18x A30, 151x V3)
• 10 mobile snow guns (1x M18, 6x T40, 3x T60) with 45 mobile
supply connections.
The snow guns are supplied by two pumping plants with a total
output of 150 l/s and four compressor plants. Over 18,000 m of
cast iron pipeline and over 20,000 m of electric cable were laid in
2010 alone.
Kopaonik now enjoys prominence as the main ski resort of Serbia,
due in part to its guaranteed supply of snow. Further extensions are
planned, the main priority being the guaranteed supply of water.
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Did you
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…that lances needn’t always be fixed installations?
TechnoAlpin also makes lances on mobile undercarriages. These are particularly suitable for demonstrations. Mobile lances are also useful for finding out the optimum lance
position. The lances can be positioned and tried out in different locations. This helps to
determine whether the lance is in the right position.
…that TechnoAlpin has now earned the trust of over 1,000 customers since this year began?
In the last 20 years the customer base has grown steadily to the point where there are now over 1,000 customers in 42 countries relying
on the experience of TechnoAlpin. “The fact that so many customers worldwide place their trust in us is a great honor and naturally makes
us proud”, said Managing Director Erich Gummerer. “But the confidence of our customers also means a great deal of responsibility for us.
It is our duty and our wish to live up to this responsibility at all times”, added Gummerer.
…that TechnoAlpin Austria GmbH has been sponsoring the professional Austrian skier Michael Walchhofer since December 2010?
“Skiing is our capital. We had therefore been supporting various skiing events and
sports groups for years. But we wanted to make our mark in professional sport too”,
explained Martin Eppacher of TechnoAlpin Austria. “Michael Walchhofer grew up in
a skiing area. So he knows how important snow-making technology is for adding
value to entire regions”. Walchhofer too considers TechnoAlpin Austria GmbH to be an
ideal partner. “We are dependent on snow-making technology, both in the events and
for our training”, he continued, “and TechnoAlpin ensures that conditions are ideal
and, more importantly, that conditions are consistent on many World Cup slopes and
training runs”. The skier from Zauchensee has proved on several occasions how at
home he feels on TechnoAlpin snow.
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…that TechnoAlpin snow guns needn’t always be
yellow?
In the Alta Ski Resort in Utah (USA) the snow guns should be inconspicuous and attract as little attention as possible. Whereas
the bright Signal Yellow is welcomed in other ski resorts for safety
reasons, it was more important for the snow guns in Utah to blend
in with the scenery. Fan guns and lances were therefore supplied
in black. There has also been a fan gun in NATO Green since 2010.
…that the ski resort of Trysilfjell in Norway set a new snow record in the winter of 2010/2011?
1.5 million m³ of snow were generated in 1200 hours. This took 35 fan guns and over
100 lances working at full power. The pumping capacity in Trysilfjell is 400 l/s. Trysil
is in south-east Norway. There are 66 different slopes and 71 kilometers of slopes to
inspire the ski enthusiasts. Incidentally, the population density in Trysil is two inhabitants per km².
1st birthday
Snow gun T40 and Lance V3
Happy
first birthday
The T40 fan gun and the V3 lance made their debut appearance in the spring of 2010.
After the first snow season there is positive feedback from all parts of the world. The new
products proved their worth in the winter.
Reinhard Schmid, snow operations
manager, Belalp Bahnen AG (SUI)
“We were originally testing an A9 and an A30 lance and finally
decided on the then unknown V3 lance. And we were pleasantly
surprised. We saw an increase in water throughput and a decrease
in air consumption. Aside from the expected snow quality, the 42
V3 lances also produced a huge amount of snow with a considerable projection range and wide spray angle - ideal for our slopes
which are 40 - 60 m wide on average. I also love the slim and
practical lance stand which I can simply take down for the summer
and store in the pit. Bravo TechnoAlpin! Keep on researching and
developing your innovative products”.
Remo Gwerder, senior systems operator,
Sattel-Hochstuckli AG (SUI)
“The T40 produces excellent quality snow, even at borderline temperatures at 800 - 1500 meters above sea level. It is a very userfriendly machine and impressively easy to maneuver with its versatile undercarriage. The V3 also produces snow of a high quality
in borderline temperatures. It has the same air consumption as the
A9 but manages a much higher snow output. It is easy to control
which has yielded very good results in terms of both quality and
quantity. We have had lots of positive feedback about our slopes
and toboggan run this season. We are entirely satisfied and, more
importantly, so are our guests!”
SNOW EXPERTS 1ST BIRTHDAY T40&V3
Wegard Matsson,
snow operations manager, Trysilfjell (NOR)
“The T40 has been a great investment for us here in Trysilfjell. It
produces excellent snow in borderline temperatures and is impressively easy to handle and operate. The T40 did its first 500 hours of
service without any problems. One point of criticism we would raise
is the position of the display. In its current position it is easy for our
skiers to start the snow guns. Some sort of encryption, perhaps a
code, would be ideal”. **
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Rune Slåsletten,
Hafjell Alpinsenter AS (SWE)
“The T40 mobile is easy to work with and its strong performance
in borderline temperatures is impressive. We also have an armmounted T40 which works equally well in cold temperatures and
borderline temperatures. I have also been impressed with the V3
snow lance. We haven’t had any problems with ice build-up this
year, not even in cold temperatures”.
Bernard Baronnat, Praz Sur Arly (FRA)
Romuald Reydet,
Megève le Jaillet (FRA)
“The T40 has a modern design and is compact and powerful at the
same time. It is easy to service with the openings on the sides. I
am also impressed by the control panel which is mounted at eye
level. The main difference in the V3 compared to its predecessors
is the new compressor which manages with an output of 4kW. Both
snow guns live up to the good reputation of TechnoAlpin in terms of
snow quality and performance in borderline temperatures. The T40
produces snow at 2.0 °C wet bulb, the V3 at 2.5 °C.”
“We are making snow with the A9, the A30 and now also the V3.
We have noticed a steady improvement in the snow quality over the
years. We tripled our snow production this winter. Also, with the
efficient use of resources we are not expecting any nasty surprises
when we do the cost sheet. Lots of customers have commented
on the excellent slope conditions this year. The snow quality is
definitely the greatest advantage of the V3. And if our customers
are satisfied then they’ll come again”.
Vincent Lhomme, Métabief (FRA)
“The T40 is compact and light which makes it very easy to transport. What we liked best about the V3 was the valve on the outside. There were no problems putting the system into operation.
We connected the Hydromat valve to our network, hooked up the
electrics and off we went. The new Bluetooth control also makes
it easy to operate”.
** There is a control panel encoding facility in combination with ATASSplus.
Alain De Cian
Albert Messner
A. Rachetti
Alex Seebacher
Alexander Borgia
Alexander Ellecosta Alexander Fleischmann Alexander Klapfer
Alexander Mair
Alexander Leitner
A. Kompatscher
Anja Berents
Anton Puff
Armin Grasberger
Arnold Antoni
Astrid Torggler
Benjamin Pötz
Birgit Spitaler
Christian Bonini
Daniel Widmann
Daniela Stelzer
Daniele Neri
Dominik Psenner
Elisabeth Kofler
Elmar Kanestrin
Elmar Kaufmann
Elmar Rainer
F. Zambaldi
Franz Thaler
Frederik Danielsson Georg Reiterer
G. Reichegger
Gerhard Höller
G. Cassiolari
Horst Schmid
Irene Pancheri
Ivan Gross
Johann Kaufmann J. Untermarzoner
Jonas Mantinger
Manfred Winkler
Manuel Domanegg Manuel Furlotti
Manuel Nössing
M. Planötscher
Martin Noggler
Martin Verant
Matej Budaj
Matteo Paterno
Andrea Cavatton
Andrea Valmorbida Andreas Gutgsell
A. Schwingshackl
Christian De Brida Christian Jocher
Christoph Fischer
Dagmar Geis
Daniel Heiss
Daniel Lantschner Daniel Neulichedl
Elmar Walder
Erich Gummerer
Erika Marchio
Erika Unterweger
Federico Tricotti
Florian Holzer
Florian Schwalt
Florian Villgrattner
Giorgio Ghezzi
Hannes Pichler
Hannes Simonini
H. Hochwieser
Heidi Vonmetz
Heinz Viehweider
Herbert Plattner
H. Hochkofl er
Hermann Nock
Jozef Durˇcák
Juris Panzani
K. Terrabona
Kathrin Pfeifhofer Katja Obkircher
Klaus Bacher
Lasse Nordström
Luca Toffoli
Manfred Livi
Manfred Scherer
Marco Moratti
Marion Margesin
Markus Fischnaller M. Mahlknecht
Markus Pfeifer
Martin Eppacher
M. Gamberoni
Martin Hofer
Martin Lorefi ce
Martin Margesin
M. Centofanti
Mauro Ficara
Mauro Freno
Max Vieider
Meinhard Rassler Michael Prantl
Othmar Kanton
Patrizia Pircher
Paolo Alberti
Paolo Bagozzi
Paolo Nardone
Patrick Peintner
P. Platzgummer
Peter Mittermaier Peter Rottensteiner Peter Unterholzer
Roberto Begliatti
R. D‘Agostino
Rudolf Prantl
Sarah Winkler
Sergej Ragosin
Siegfried Göller
Siegfried Rieder
Stefan Egger
Thomas Faller
Thomas Lunger
Thomas Möltner
Thomas Nocker
Thomas Pichler
T. Strumpfl ohner
Albert Gomig
Bianca Zanona
David Dietrich
Georg Zeller
Hannes Resch
Ivana Kempf
Marco Albiez
M. Zurbriggen
Patrick Varonier
Didier Blanchard
Franck Tiffreau
Henri Philip
Jan Podmanicky
Jaroslav Kral
Eric Campbell
M. Hawlin
Alexander Pixner
Martin Coser
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Michele Marsonet Mirko Brunner
Monika Hornikova
Pierpaolo Salusso Ralph Anranter
Richard Reifer
Roberts Herbst
Robert Maoret
Thomas Burger
Thomas Damian
Stefan Malfer
Stefan Reinstadler Stefano Bruscagin Stefano D‘Amicis
Stefano Locatelli
Stephan Psenner
Thomas Unterholzer Ulrike Oberrauch
U. Marchesan
Verena Pattis
Walter Rieder
Walter Weger
Wolfgang Hanni
Wolfgang Lechner Wolfgang Psenner A. Aichhorn
H. Grünbacher
Jürgen Kremser
Manuel Schöpf
Markus Goller
Martin Ganzer
Martin Zeiser
R. Kramberger
Brice Lacorre
Damir Casu
D. Schatt-Orecchini Florian Grimm
Remo Bulgheroni
Stefan Gisler
Thomas Kempf
Alexander Reindl
Bernhard Maier
Gerti Zandt
Manfred Huber
Thomas Förster
Ulrich Gall
Aurelien Vaginay
Bernard Ligori
Corinne Vascon
Jérôme Vaudelin
Mathieu Verriere
Michael Payan
Michel Gallois
Valérie Vacher
Jan Danielewski
Alena Mihova
Anna Fablova
A. Turiakova
Branislav Kukula
Igor Schmidt
Jan Duchlansky
Jan Lietavec
Jozef Jablonicky
L. Podmanicky
Lowy Ladislav
Marek Vesely
Martin Klimik
Martin Merka
Milos Slosiar
Radoslav Martonik Roman Hotera
Zuzana Zidekova
Ben Siefert
C. Hemming
David Kennedy
Dennis Kinsella
Geir Vik
Jesse Collins
Kevin Jennings
Paul A.H. Lambert Sean McKinnon
Steve Daly
Peter Söderholm
Veikko Mantila
A. Olsson
Erik Reinholdsson
Jan Mangborg
Jan-Erik Nilsson
Magnus Hedlund
Martin Bergström
Sebastian Jalkmar
Jong Woo Won
Kwan Hee Won
Tae Ha Kim
Chris van den Berg Lue Shengming
Xing Xin
Hideki Urano
Toshiyuki Sakai
Hanspeter Pleisch
George Noulikas
Nikos Tzimogiannis A. Mechkov
Asya Mechkova
Martin Popov
S. Mechkova
Stefka Miteva
Ilker Cumbul
Stefan Ties
Ali Rahimi
A. Rodriguez
Ángel Jaraiz
Cristina Osado
Oscar Fernandez
Raul Garcia
Rosa López
L. Radovanovich
Slawa Kalugin
Petre Popa
Serban Sovaiala
Caba Gere
Gregor Vehovec
Anton Faltynsky
Katarina Murakhovska Serge Sirotko
Thomas Peintner
Paul A.H. Lambert Santiago Hardt
Cristian Chilea
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