Logistics Hall in Klagenfurt Built with Glued Laminated Timber (GLT) for Riegler Transporte GmbH

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• Logistics Hall Klagenfurt: New building for Riegler Transporte GmbH with the aim of expanding capacity and optimizing operational processes
• Traditional Company: Family-owned business specializing in transport and relocation logistics.
• Project Partners: STRABAG and Klagenfurt Hochbau as general contractors, planning by APB Plaschke GmbH.
• Timber Structure: Approximately 180 m³ of glued laminated timber (GLT) supplied by the HASSLACHER group in strength class GL32c.
• Services: Production and prefabrication at the HASSLACHER group site in Hermagor, transportation to Klagenfurt via four special transports.
• Tailor-made Solution: GLT saddle roof girders measuring 38.8 m in length, featuring a 70 mm camber and weighing approximately 7.7 tonnes each.
• Prefabrication: Dovetail routing for suspended purlins, drilling for wind bracing, and pre-markings for efficient on-site installation.
• Efficient Implementation: High degree of prefabrication enabling fast and precise assembly on site.
• Sustainable Hall Construction: Timber construction for economical and functional logistics facilities.

New Logistics Hall in Klagenfurt

With its new logistics hall in Klagenfurt, Riegler Transporte GmbH has taken another step in the development of its long-established family business. Located in one of Carinthia’s key logistics regions, the new facility provides additional capacity, improves operational efficiency, and creates space for future growth. The project focused on expanding operational capabilities, optimizing workflows, and delivering a functional hall layout tailored to everyday logistics requirements.

Project Partners for the Riegler Transporte Logistics Hall

The project was delivered by STRABAG together with Klagenfurt Hochbau as general contractors. Planning was carried out by APB Plaschke GmbH, while DI Rico Schön was responsible for the structural engineering design.

As a third-generation family-owned company, Riegler Transporte GmbH continuously invests in the development of its Klagenfurt location. Decades of experience combined with dedicated employees provide the foundation for responding flexibly to evolving customer and market demands.

Timber Construction Products and Services by the HASSLACHER group

For the hall's supporting structure, the HASSLACHER group supplied a total of 180 m³ of custom glued laminated timber components. For this project, the HASSLACHER group manufactured the components at its Hermagor site (HASSLACHER Holzbausysteme GmbH).

The structure incorporates saddle roof girders in strength class GL32c. The design is based on a long-span primary load-bearing system with a span of approximately 39 m, a girder width of 220 mm, and a height of 2,835 mm at mid-span. To optimize structural performance, the girders were manufactured with a 70 mm camber. Produced using a curved press process, the camber compensates for deflection caused by permanent loads. Combined with the high modulus of elasticity of strength class GL32c, this results in a particularly resource-efficient structural solution.

A high level of prefabrication contributed significantly to the efficiency of the installation process. Dovetail routings for suspended purlins, drillings for wind bracing systems, and the necessary pre-drillings and positioning marks for on-site assembly were completed at the production facility. This preparation enabled optimized construction workflows and reduced assembly efforts on site.

One of the project's greatest challenges was the size of the timber components. Each girder weighed approximately 7.7 tonnes and featured exceptional dimensions. As a result, transport logistics and handling required careful coordination. Delivery to Klagenfurt was completed through four special transport operations, carried out by highly specialized personnel of HASSLACHER Holzbausysteme GmbH in Hermagor, which has extensive experience in handling transports of this kind.

Sustainable Timber Hall Construction in Carinthia

The logistics hall of Riegler Transporte GmbH demonstrates how the renewable resource wood can be used efficiently, economically, and resource-consciously in industrial and commercial construction. Timber construction combines functional requirements with innovative material solutions and is particularly well suited for hall structures where load-bearing capacity, long spans, and planning reliability are essential.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Logistics Hall in Klagenfurt

What was the objective of the project? The logistics hall was constructed to create additional capacity for Riegler Transporte GmbH, optimize operational processes, and better accommodate future requirements at the Klagenfurt site.

What role did the HASSLACHER group play? The HASSLACHER group supplied the custom glued laminated timber components for the hall’s structural system and coordinated the logistics required for timely project delivery.

Which glued laminated timber components were used? Custom GL32c glued laminated timber components were used. The main girders were designed as long-span saddle roof girders with a 70 mm camber and a length of 38.765 m.

Which prefabrication services were carried out? Dovetail routings for suspended purlins, drillings for wind bracing systems, and pre-drillings and positioning marks for site installation were completed in the production facility before delivery.

Were there any particular challenges during project execution? Yes. The large dimensions of the timber components and the weight of approximately 7.7 tonnes per girder required detailed planning for transportation and installation.

How were the girders transported? The custom glued laminated timber components were delivered via four special transport operations, handling component lengths of up to 38.765 m. HASSLACHER Holzbausysteme GmbH, part of the HASSLACHER group in Hermagor, specializes in this type of transport logistics.

Why was glued laminated timber selected? Glued laminated timber combines low self-weight with high load-bearing capacity, allowing for large spans and economical construction. These characteristics make it particularly suitable for logistics facilities, industrial buildings, and commercial hall structures.