Imtech: 'green' head office for BNP Paribas Fortis in Brussels
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Gouda / Brussels - Imtech (technical services provider in Europe) wonthe order for sustainable (energy) technology in the renovation ofthe BNP Paribas Fortis head office in Brussels (Fortis Bank Belgiumbecame part of BNP Paribas in May 2009). This 'green' head officewill become one of the most sustainable offices in Belgium. The orderis valued at more than 20 million euro.René van der Bruggen, CEO of Imtech: 'More and more big organisationsare deciding to make their head offices completely sustainable in thename of corporate social responsibility. Imtech capitalises on thistrend to create 'green head offices' with sustainable, integrated andintelligent technical solutions. This order confirms our strongposition in the European market for 'green' buildings. With orderswon for the 'green' revitalisation of the Deutsche Bank head officein Frankfurt (120 million euro) and sustainable technology in theRoyal Netherlands Army headquarters in Utrecht (60 million euro),this order is another important sustainability reference.'High-tech (energy) technology leads to 50% energy savingsThe BNP Paribas Fortis head office in Brussels is made up of fiveintegrated, historic buildings on the stately Warande Park. Amongother things, Imtech will be providing the high-efficiencyco-generation plant (the combined generation of heat and power). Theresidual heat released is used to heat the building. In addition, aninnovative Borehole Energy Storage (BES) system is being laid. Thesystem uses 100-metre-deep boreholes to temporarily store cold energydeep underground. This air is then transferred to the building via aningenious, energy-conserving piping network, for climateconditioning. Solar panels are placed on the roof to preheat warmwater for the building's restrooms. Various other high-tech,energy-efficient solutions are implemented, such as anenergy-conserving heat pump, which yields a considerable extra energysaving in combination with the BES system. Other examples include theuse of high-tech, high-efficiency cooling units, the presence of twoair units with energy reclamation and the application of specialcooling towers. In the context of optimum climate conditioning,innovative cooling beams will be placed, which periodically make useof energy that is available in the outside air, based on the'free-cooling' principle. Special high-efficiency condensing gasfurnaces handle additional heat generation. Compared to traditionalenergy solutions, the results of the mix of these integrated,sustainable solutions are an energy saving of about 50% and asubstantial reduction in CO2 emissions. Imtech will also integrateall of the electrical solutions in the building in a sustainable way,including the sustainable high and low voltage grids, as well as theenergy-conserving lighting and the energy-efficient data network.Safety is the top priorityImtech will also implement a number of advanced safety facilities,such as the innovative access control system, the complete cameramonitoring system and building automation. In the parking garage, ahigh-tech smoke and heat removal system will be implemented. Thissystem is automatically activated in case of fire and immediatelyremoves all smoke and dangerous substances released. This will allowa fast and problem-free evacuation and keep the building accessibleto emergency services.Finished in 2011Since 2007, Imtech has been working as the technology partner in abuilding team comprised of contractor Besix, Storme/Van Ranstarchitects, and stability specialist ELD and Boydens consulting firm.Over the course of time and partly as a result of the economiccrisis, the original plans have been cut back and adapted, thoughthere is still an aesthetic and sustainable metamorphosis takingplace. Imtech will complete and deliver all the sustainable and safetechnology solutions in 2011.More informationMedia: Analysts & investors:Pieter Koenders Jeroen LeenaersManager Corporate Manager Investor RelationsCommunications T: +31 182 54 35 04T: +31 6 5574 6585 E: jeroen.leenaers(at)imtech.euE: pieter.koenders(at)imtech.eu www.imtech.euwww.imtech.euImtech profileImtech N.V. is a European technical services provider in the fieldsof electrical engineering, ICT and mechanical engineering. With over22,500 employees, Imtech achieves annual revenue of around 3.8billion euro. Imtech holds strong positions in the buildings,industry and infrastructure/traffic markets in the Netherlands,Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Eastern Europe, Nordic, the UK, Irelandand Spain and in the global marine market. In total Imtech serves19,500 customers. Imtech offers added value in the form of integratedand multidisciplinary total solutions that lead to better businessprocesses and more efficiency for customers and the customers they,in their turn, serve. Imtech also offers solutions that contributetowards a sustainable society, for example in the areas of energy,the environment, water and mobility. Imtech shares are listed on theEuronext Stock Exchange Amsterdam, where Imtech is included in theMidkap Index. Imtech shares are also included in the Dow Jones STOXX600 index.http://hugin.info/130755/R/1340236/320233.pdfThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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