Wibe Mastbroschyr Eng

Mast and Tower Systems

WIBE. Or something equivalent?

What does equivalent mean here? Many things can be judged more or less objectively. Surfaces, wind loads and other basics are just some examples. But when it comes to mast and tower systems, where does equivalent start? With site surveys and landowner negotiations? Where does it end? With installation and testing? Experience has taught us certain things. For WIBE there is no end. There is always a next time. Furthermore, no two projects are exactly identical. Irrespective of whether it is a question of modifying an old mast, or building a completely new one. We are the market’s largest supplier of mast and tower systems. The maximum height of our masts and towers is 350 metres. For mobile telescopic masts, the upper limit is 30 metres. Our experience includes thousands of completed projects. It embraces everything from planning, assembly and erection to start-up, fine-tuning and servicing. This experience is something we very much like to pass on. Why? Because there is no equivalent to WIBE.

Communication masts

“This is the news…” “Today’s shipping forecast…” “Hi, it’s John, is Pete there..?” We have over 50 years experience of mast and tower systems for radio, TV and mobile communication antennas. In the past few years alone, we have manufactured, delivered and erected more than 1,000 masts for GSM and 3G networks in Sweden and Norway. Alta, our modular mast, is probably one of the most widely used in the world. Mobile network operators are currently the largest users of our services. However, our customers come from all sectors where mast and tower systems of high quality are required for efficient communication. We work closely with, for example, local authorities, rail networks and the emergency services.

Even though towers and masts are our main products, we offer a complete range of services. Everything from finding a site and negotiating with landowners to rebuilds and beyond. That no two customers are exactly the same is another thing experience has taught us. That is why we have no off-the-shelf concepts. Instead, we have a “palette” of services. Using this, and taking your needs as the starting point, we shape a solution that is unique for you. This may be a step-by-step process. Mutual understanding develops. Needs can evolve.

Finding the optimum site: Working from the “radio plan”, and keeping coverage and best overall economy firmly in mind, we search out the most suitable location. In the subsequent report, we analyse: the technical construction requirements at each site; what permits are required; and, with which landowners agreements must be signed. All further contact is then handled by our project managers. The administration too!

Getting the system in place: We are not just the largest manufacturer of masts and towers. We are also one of the very biggest installers. We take care of the entire site. This includes buildings and foundations. To the customer’s benefit, these are often supplied in a prefabricated format. Our engineers always work very closely with the customer. This means that any alterations can be rapidly implemented while the project is in progress.

Getting the technology in place: Our expertise covers all phases of rollouts. Installation, start-up, etc. included therein. For example, we install radio, transmission, AC/DC and TMA equipment. Where required, we connect any external alarm functions. We start up all kinds of equipment. In both new and already operational networks, we integrate radio and transmission installations. Of course, we also take care of the on-site testing and verification of equipment. This includes, amongst other things, Drive Test, TEMS measurements, etc. And after that...: We are more than happy to take responsibility for continuous maintenance. Both extremely complex and absolutely mundane! Furthermore, if capacity or coverage ever needs increasing or extending, we can take care of the necessary reconfigurations. This covers tilting or redirection of antennas, sectorisation, sector splitting, etc. Finally, coming full circle and returning to our core area of towers and masts, we can optimise existing infrastructure. We can, for example, increase tower height. Or, to give yet another example, increase the load bearing capacity of a mast or tower. We do all the above. You choose the palette!

Vi tänker länge.

Telescopic masts

Mobile telescopic masts in aluminium for all weather conditions and heights up to thirty metres... Over the years, we have supplied well over 10,000 telescopic masts. They have many users: emergency services (e.g. during forest fires); mobile operators (as backup masts and alternatives for redirecting antennas to cover temporary needs); police authorities; and, of course, defence services. We are expert engineers. We know how to optimise strength and weight. We know how to design ingenious mounts that are both strong and flexible. Thus, WIBE is more than mast and tower systems. WIBE is complete, tailored solutions.

Lighting towers

You see them at the junctions of major roads. They turn night into day at sports arenas. They add to the anticipation at airports and ports! Wherever you see a floodlight, it is, in all probability, mounted on one of our Alta or Delta towers.

Alta is a highly flexible modular system. It enables you to choose the variant that exactly meets the requirements specification. The maximum height is 42 metres. Delta is also modular. As the total volume never exceeds that of the base section, it is very economical to transport.

WIBE was founded in 1929. Then as now, its headquarters were in Mora on the shores of Lake Siljan. Solidarity and cooperation are still ways of life here. Equally pervasive is an energy that has shaped both the company and the people who work here. We are now one of Mora’s largest employers and are continuing to grow. Growth is both inside and outside Scandinavia, where we are already market leaders in our two main product areas – mast and tower systems and cable support systems.

Mora inspires and drives.



WIBE is the market’s leading supplier of telescopic masts and masts for lighting and communication. Our experience comes from thousands of completed projects. It embraces everything from planning, assembly and erection to start-up, fine-tuning and servicing. We are also market leaders in cable support systems. Our product range here includes cable ladders, cable trays, lighting trunking and installation rails, steel wire systems, integrated ceilings and, under the DEFEM® trademark, mesh trays. WIBE is part of the worldwide Schneider Electric group of companies. This includes Telemecanique and Thorsman.

AB WIBE Box 401 SE-792 27 Mora Tel: +46 (0)250-280 00 Fax: +46 (0)250-103 92 E-mail: [email protected] www.wibe.se

January 2007. Production Olai & Lindgren. Photos Niklas Palmklint and Peter Karlsson

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