Ruukki's structures used to build Finland's largest Ikea store

The project will also make use of Ruukki's structural fire design to ensure fire safety of the steel structures in the event of fire and to choose the most effective fire protection method for the different parts of the construction project. When completed, the largest Ikea store in Finland will have a floor area of 35,000 square metres.

 

"We're focusing on solutions and systems deliveries that include design and installation. This contract is a good example of our focus on this front. Our way of working and technical solutions are cost-effective and speed up the construction process," says Sami Eronen, Senior Vice President, Infrastructure and Northern Europe, from Ruukki Construction.

 

The Ikea superstore is in the Lahdesjärvi district of Tampere and will open in summer 2010.

 

Ruukki has earlier been involved in Ikea construction projects in Finland, Sweden, Russia, and Poland.

Read more about Ruukki's deliveries to Ikea in Russia.

 

A consortium of Lemcon Ltd and Rakennustoimisto Palmberg Oy has ordered the frame from Ruukki and Rovakate, which is part of the Icopal Group, has ordered the panels.

 

For more information, please contact: Sami Eronen, SVP, Infrastructure and Northern Europe, Ruukki Construction, tel. +358 20 592 5173

 

Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integrated systems to the construction and engineering industries. The company has a wide selection of metal products and services. Rautaruukki has operations in 26 countries and employs 13,000 people. Net sales in 2008 totalled EUR 3.9 billion. The company's share is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). The Corporation uses the marketing name Ruukki.