What exactly does our sister company TH-Silesia in Gliwice do?
This question was also asked by our design engineer Markus Edeling, M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, who took the opportunity to find the answers himself during a week-long stay on site.
TH-Silesia Sp. z o.o. is based in Gliwice (formerly Gleiwitz) in Upper Silesia, Poland, – a traditional industrial location that today forms the design centre for underground track expansion in tunnelling and mining within our group of companies as well as other structures from general steel construction.
Among other things, precise construction drawings for complex shaft and tunnel construction projects, such as sophisticated junctions made from TH profiles, are produced in Gliwice. The development of solar carports is also part of TH-Silesia’s portfolio. Some of the successfully completed designs are also on display there as 3D print models – a real eye-catcher for visitors.
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Markus Edeling
Who is behind TH-Silesia?
During his stay, Markus had the opportunity to meet the three key contacts at TH-Silesia in person:
Łukasz Jaszczyk – Dr.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering, Managing Director and CEO. Together with the design team, he is responsible for the technical implementation of our projects.
Marek Uszko – Sales Manager and Member of the Management Board. He was the director of a Polish mine and chairman of one of Europe’s largest coal companies. He brings extensive expertise in mining to the table. Marek supports customer service and project management.
Marek Srokocz – trained welder with further qualifications in CAD design. His practical experience in manufacturing flows directly into the planning process – a real advantage when it comes to implementing technical details.
Practical experience for our design projects
Markus looks back on an intensive and informative week:
“The most exciting part for me was designing a shaft section that had to be supported with steel profiles. Starting with a simple customer sketch and an as-built survey plan, we first modelled the shaft contour in the 3D-CAD program Inventor and then incorporated the profiles with a precise fit. This way of working was particularly instructive for me.”
There was also plenty of opportunity for collegial exchange:
“I was given a very warm welcome, was able to ask questions at any time and really appreciated the open and helpful atmosphere within the team.”
Markus returns with new ideas and is looking forward to incorporating the impressions he has gained into his daily work at Bochumer Eisenhütte.
“I am grateful for the insights and would love to return to Gliwice at any time.”
More than just design: trade & cooperation
In addition to design work, TH-Silesia also handles trade jobs within our group of companies. Typical traded goods are special components for mining, such as tube bolts, straps and clamps. Thanks to a broad network of suppliers, TH-Silesia can procure these components cost-effectively and deliver them to both local customers and Bochumer Eisenhütte.
