Exploring the green

TUNNELLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR TODAY AND THE FUTURE

In the quest for sustainable mobility and efficient utility networks, underground infrastructure is where the future lies. As a global technology leader, Herrenknecht has been delivering innovative solutions that drive forward tunnelling for almost 50 years. With the help of high-tech engineering, digital applications and service expertise we pave the way for efficient and sustainable projects below ground.

Green Tunnelling

TAKING sustainability iN tunnelLING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Herrenknecht is utilizing innovative technology and sustainable rebuilding solutions to reduce CO₂ emissions and clear the path to a more environment-friendly future in tunnelling.

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Technological Progress

HEADING SAFELY INTO THE FUTURE

Robotics, automation and digitalization are helping Herrenknecht to advance the development of established tunnelling technologies and, in so doing, maximize the safety and efficiency of your projects.

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Service Experts

HARD AT WORK AROUND THE WORLD TO MAKE YOUR PROJECT A SUCCESS

Applying a carefully tailored approach, our service experts prepare your team for all the challenges of tunnelling – either onsite or at our headquarters in Schwanau. For greater safety, efficiency and success in every project.

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Utility Trends

TUNNELLING FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION OF TOMORROW

We deploy flexible tunnelling technology to meet the demands of a changing world – from the energy transition and climate change to modern urban infrastructure.

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Herrenknecht wins the bauma Innovation Award 2025

Herrenknecht AG teamed up with partner PORR AG to win the bauma Innovation Award 2025 in the “Machine Technology” category – for the development of the company’s Tunnel Enlargement System (TES). The award is recognition of a technology that enables safe modernization of tunnel systems.
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WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON

Green Tunnelling

Herrenknecht is taking a holistic approach to sustainable tunnelling – tailored to the customer’s specific requirements in each case – with a focus on energy efficiency and resource conservation. To make projects not only economically viable but also ecologically sustainable, the company is breaking new ground with the use of innovative technologies and environmentally conscious processes, while also optimizing the effectiveness and durability of the systems involved.

Technological Progress

With trailblazing innovations across all areas of technology, Herrenknecht is underscoring its technological leadership and helping its customers to successfully implement ever more challenging projects. Here, we focus in particular on achieving exceptional levels of efficiency and safety, and providing sustainable solutions capable of meeting the challenges of the future.

Utility Trends

Herrenknecht develops tailored solutions for the demands of an ever-changing world. Whether it’s a case of managing the energy transition, dealing with the effects of climate change or creating resilient infrastructure, Herrenknecht brings innovation and dependability to the table. By applying our technologies we help put in place sustainable utility infrastructures and meet future challenges with farsighted thinking and precision.

Service Experts

Herrenknecht’s extensive service offering, highly trained specialists and comprehensive training program all reflect the company’s customer service philosophy. Our diligence and expertise come to the fore to maximize safety and efficiency in operating tunnel boring machines (TBMs). We work in partnership with our customers to deliver every project to its full potential – from planning and execution to optimizing operations.

Digital Insights

Herrenknecht is bringing renewed momentum to the digital transformation in tunnelling. Continuing progress with the development of digital tools allows us to raise the bar in the optimization of machines, entire fleets and complex onsite processes. This platform enables seamless integration of data and processes, which not only boosts efficiency, but also enhances real-time transparency and monitoring. The digital transformation is opening up new scope for collaborative working, in-depth data analysis and profitable project management. We use these progressive solutions to help our customers maximize the long-term value of their projects.

Group Brands

The Herrenknecht Group Brands make up a seamlessly integrated portfolio that provides complete and tailored solutions for all your tunnelling needs. Whether it’s navigation and monitoring systems from VMT, tunnel lining from Herrenknecht Formwork, separation systems from Herrenknecht Separations, tunnel logistics from H+E Logistik and Techni-Métal Systèmes or professional staff from GTE – let’s team up to keep your site running smoothly.

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Patrick Billian

Patrick Billian

Head of Group Marketing