Interpipe supplies customized micropiles for bridge renovation in Slovakia

Due to challenging subsoil conditions, however, standard-sized piles proved impractical. Interpipe provided an alternative solution: pipes with a diameter of 108 mm used as compact micropiles.

Structural steel S355J2, widely used in construction and machine building due to its balance of strength, weldability, and impact resistance, was required for this project.

Vitaliy Sinelnikov, Pipe Sales Manager for European markets at Interpipe: "Railway bridges carry the weight of numerous loaded freight and passenger trains and must remain safe in operation for decades. The supporting structure is crucial to a bridge’s long-term integrity. Micropiles can withstand the same loads as traditional piles, while requiring significantly less effort for ground preparation. We’ve already supplied similar solutions for several building contractors in France facing the same challenge."

About the company:

Interpipe is global producer of steel pipes and railway products based in Ukraine. The company’s products are marketed in more than 50 countries all around the world via the network of sales offices located in key markets of Europe, North America and the Middle East. In 2024, Interpipe supplied 511 kt of pipes and 115 kt of railway products. Railway products are sold under the KLW brand.

The total number of Interpipe’s employees is about 9.5 thousand people. The number of our employees who serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine or other law enforcement agencies is at the level of 1070 people.

During 2024 the Company transferred a record amount of paid taxes and fees - UAH 5.5bln - to the budgets of all levels and extra-budgetary funds.