Systemair bags Copenhagen Metro order

Will supply tunnel fans and allied equipment for emergency ventilation

Systemair has announced that it has been selected by the CMT Company (Copenhagen Metro Team) for the supply of tunnel fans and allied equipment for the emergency ventilation system for the new metro line in Copenhagen, the Cityringen, with a total order value of about EUR 4.5 million.

Systemair gave details of the project: the Danish capital is currently running “Project Cityringen”, which will develop a new line in the centre of the city, to serve major areas of Copenhagen, including the Danish Parliament, Central Station, the City Hall and the existing major S-train and metro stations. The line will consist of a twin tube tunnel of 17.4 kilometres in length each, with 17 new stations located 30 metres below ground level. Systemair air revealed that it will supply the main emergency ventilation fans, emergency and piston relief dampers, silencers and switchboards for a total amount of approximately EUR 4.5 million.

“This is the largest order we’ve received within tunnel ventilation. It proves that we have the ability to deliver large and complex projects,” said Gerald Engström, CEO, Systemair.

“This project is highly technically challenging due to its complexity and importance,” added Kurt Maurer, Product Area Director Fans, Systemair. “This also confirms our breakthrough in the European market for our infrastructure fans.”