SubscribeWith the continuous increase in air traffic, air security system providers have to constantly optimise their technologies. BAN 2000 GmbH is a pioneer in the ATC tower development sector. With operations around the world, our innovative enterprise is currently focusing on the distribution of a unique portable ATC tower.
Founded in 2000 by five shareholders, BAN 2000 has established itself in the market as a developer and producer of Air Traffic Management Systems. The enterprise’s headquarter in the German town of Bismark and the Branch office in Dahlwitz-Hoppegarten near Berlin are responsible for the coordination of single projects.. Our staffs are our major asset, and therefore we employ a team of highly skilled engineers and certified ATC service staff.
In our capacity as a service provider in the air traffic management system sector, we specialise in system integration of ATC equipment, which generate 90% of our annual turnover. Our portfolio is complemented consultancy, engineering and by a comprehensive service range, including also the conception and construction of ATC towers, hangars and small terminals.
Between 2002 and 2003, we increased our turnover by 75%. Operating on a global level, we produced some 80% of our turnover in 2003 through business transactions abroad, collaborating with clients in regions such as the British Virgin Islands, the Czech Republic, the Slovakian Republic, Poland, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Georgia and other countries.
Currently, BAN 2000 has completed the reconstruction of the Airfield Ground Lighting System at Beef Island in the Caribbean. Another great milestone was the opening of the new ATC Tower and Operational Block at this Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on the British Virgin Islands. The prefabricated TWR Cab of the new 85-feet tall building was delivered and assembled by BAN 2000.
One of the main requirements for the glass panes was, to withstand a wind load of 4kN/sqm (app. 230 km/h) and that by such dimension for each glass pane like appr. 8 sqm.
The delivery and installation of the complete ATC and Meteorological equipment was also realized by our staff.
The Chief Minister D. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith and the Minister for Communication & Works, Hon. Paul P. Wattley pointed out, that the runway extension, with a total operation field length of 4.600 feet, and the new ATC Tower will enhance safety of aircraft operations at BVI and meets the operational and safety requirements of aircrafts to serve TB Lettsome International Airport to the year 2015.
Another major project is the reconstruction of the navigation system of the Slovakian Air Force during the next three years, and most recently, the company has been employed for the construction of a new ATC Tower for the German Air Force at Neubrandenburg-Trollenhagen Airport.
BAN 2000 is one of only four manufacturers of portable and stationary ATC towers in the world. In the entire market, we are the only one to offer a unique portable tower made of MonoPan. An absolute novelty in the market, MonoPan is corrosion-proof – which is of importance especially in the off-shore sector – and combines the ultimate in stability with is very light weight: Traditional mobile towers made of steel weigh up to 4.5 tons, whereas our Portable ATC Tower NT 1.6 weighs only 1.6 tons. In addition, it offers excellent visibility: 360° horizontally and 80° vertically, as well as outstanding heat and acoustic insulation properties.
Thanks to its modular structure, this ATC tower can be easily assembled together with different types of prefabricated buildings and as mobile version on trailer or track with related tilting device for lifting up to 6m.
Being well aware of the working conditions of tower staff, we construct our towers around the air traffic controllers, adapting the technique to the user and not vice versa. All our towers are constructed in accordance with each of our client’s requirements, and we always offer the perfect solution by developing each tower with regard to its individual location.
