Peri targets emerging markets with new shoring system

Peri has developed a new lightweight version of its Variokit falsework system for emerging markets. The Alphakit system spans up to 25m, compared to 40m for its heavier sister, and can be assembled by hand until the final stages when a crane is required to lift the system into place. Still in the final stages of development, the Alphakit is not on show on Peri’s stand. However, Peri is taking customers from emerging markets to view the equipment at its factory in Germany. Like Variokit, Alphakit is aimed at
April 12, 2016 Read time: 1 min

298 Peri has developed a new lightweight version of its Variokit falsework system for emerging markets. The Alphakit system spans up to 25m, compared to 40m for its heavier sister, and can be assembled by hand until the final stages when a crane is required to lift the system into place.

Still in the final stages of development, the Alphakit is not on show on Peri’s stand. However, Peri is taking customers from emerging markets to view the equipment at its factory in Germany. Like Variokit, Alphakit is aimed at bridge, tunnel and other civil engineering applications.

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