Direct shuttle from B to C

When you say A, you have to say B too. In terms of steinexpo 2014 this means that if you visit B, you will quickly end up at C. This instantaneous link is made possible by a passenger lift between the exhibition areas laid out on the different stone quarry levels.

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The steinexpo creators have always been very enterprising when it came to creating special highlights. The idea to ascend the quarry face in the Nieder-Ofleiden stone quarry with some kind of lift was already mooted for steinexpo 1996. Back then it was not possible to implement the idea for various reasons, but now the idea has matured into becoming actual reality. In a first, a 30-metre high passenger lift will connect two levels of the basalt quarry in Nieder-Ofleiden for steinexpo 2014. For 25 seconds, seven passengers per ride can enjoy a unique view over large parts of the fairgrounds.

The relevant mining authority granted a special permit for the construction of the lift system including its peripherals. The actual installation is done by the competency centre for lifts and elevators of Zeppelin Rental GmbH & Co. KG. This team of experts is facing a challenging task. Since the wall is not completely vertical, but has an inclination typical for a quarry, sophisticated special scaffolding is required first. The transition from the lift to the upper quarry level represents a further challenge Stable and sturdy anchoring of the entire unit to the quarry wall provides the necessary safety.
What is certain is that it will not be possible not to gaze up in awe at the steep lift in the exhibition quarry. Not only its size will contribute to this, but also the fact that the scaffolding erected for it will double as an eye-catching advertising medium for exhibitors.