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Top technology for your project success

Proven Performance: over 6,200 successful projects worldwide

In addition to outstanding technology, our focus is on a clear value proposition, measurable customer benefits and a spirit of teamwork.

As the world market leader for integrated technical solutions in mechanized tunnelling, we offer our project partners the broadest and deepest product portfolio on the market. From tunnelling technology at the very highest level of German engineering to comprehensive additional equipment and all-round service packages, you get everything from one source. Whether for challenging tunnel projects, the development of new raw material sources or for environmentally friendly pipeline installation – one thing is clear: we stand for absolutely reliable premium quality made by Herrenknecht and a team that gives everything for your success.

The perfect technology for your challenge

AVN Machine
0.4–4.8m
Soft ground Heterogeneous ground Rock
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EPB Shield
1.7–16m
Soft ground
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Mixshield
3.7–19m
Heterogeneous ground
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Double Shield TBM
2.8–12.5m
Rock
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Multi-mode TBM
2.4–19m
Heterogeneous ground Rock Soft ground
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Gripper TBM
2–12.5m
Rock
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HDD Rig
0.2–2m (8–80")
Soft ground Rock
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Direct Pipe®
0.8–1.5m (30–60“)
Soft ground Heterogeneous ground Rock
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Pipe Express®
0.9–1.5 m (36–60“)
Soft ground Heterogeneous ground
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E-Power Pipe®
0.5-0.98 m (20–39") excavation diameter
Heterogeneous ground
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Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine (VSM)
4.5–18m
Soft ground Heterogeneous ground Rock
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OFD®
3-12m
Soft ground Heterogeneous ground Rock
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Auger Boring Machine
0.1–1.4m
Soft ground Heterogeneous ground Rock
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Partial-face Excavation Machine
2–12m
Soft ground Heterogeneous ground Rock
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Deep Drilling Rigs
170 - 750 t
up to 8,000 m
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SDD-Rig
up to 2,000 m
Soft ground Heterogeneous ground Rock
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Our premium quality – your advantage

All our products are intelligently designed, for high performance, maximum safety and a long service life. This pays off for you: we stand for maximum machine availability during the entire project duration. For you that means on-time project completion with high efficiency. In other words: with Herrenknecht's tunnelling technology you'll win every showdown with the underground. Our robust and reliable high-end technology ensures you reach your destination safely even in the face of unexpected challenges.

Your full range solution for seamless interfaces

We are the only supplier on the market to offer full range solutions for mechanized tunnelling. Thanks to a comprehensive range of products, additional equipment and services from a single source, all processes on your jobsite integrate seamlessly. Tunnel advance and logistics pull together to make sure everything goes according to your plan – from project start to breakthrough.

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Guidance system

Navigation and laser technology for the precise control of tunnel boring machines

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EPB Shield

TBM for cohesive soils with high silt or clay content and low water permeability

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VSM

Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine VSM for the mechanized construction of shafts of all kinds, even in narrow jobsite conditions

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Separation plant

Separates the muck from the slurry; the treated liquid is fed back into the slurry circuit

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Launch shaft

Inner-city launch shaft with gantry crane for supplying the TBM and the additional equipment below the surface

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Rolling stock or multi-service vehicles

Rail or trackless transport systems for the movement of building materials and people

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Rolling stock or multi-service vehicles

Rail or trackless transport systems for the movement of building materials and people

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Belt conveyor system

Efficient muck removal by belt conveyor and a vertical belt storage system for belt extension

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Navigation and laser technology for the precise control of tunnel boring machines

TBM for cohesive soils with high silt or clay content and low water permeability

Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine VSM for the mechanized construction of shafts of all kinds, even in narrow jobsite conditions

Separates the muck from the slurry; the treated liquid is fed back into the slurry circuit

Inner-city launch shaft with gantry crane for supplying the TBM and the additional equipment below the surface

Rail or trackless transport systems for the movement of building materials and people

Rail or trackless transport systems for the movement of building materials and people

Efficient muck removal by belt conveyor and a vertical belt storage system for belt extension

Your contact person Contact us

Steffen Dubé President and General Manager Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems USA Inc.
Gerhard Goisser Commercial Manager Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems USA, Inc.