ATLANTA — Siemens Energy & Automation’s Airport Logistics Division, today announced it was awarded a $22.8 million contract from the Indianapolis International Airport (IAA) for a new baggage handling and in-line security screening system designed for the new Midfield Terminal, part of the New Indianapolis Airport Project. The project, which is expected to be completed by late 2008, is intended to drive the airport’s effort towards LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, making it one of the first airports in the nation to receive the certification.
The $1 billion New Indianapolis Airport Project will comprise a completely new terminal between the airports’ twin parallel runways as well as a new air traffic control tower and a new highway access system. The new facility will almost double the size of the current facility, replacing the existing 750,000 square foot, 32-gate terminal with a 1.2 million square foot, 40-gate terminal.
Siemens will provide more than 13,000 feet of baggage handling conveyor and unique high-speed diverters to route all checked baggage through Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) equipment. These systems will make check-in easier for passengers and open up the airport lobby to improve the flow of traffic. Additionally, Siemens will provide six baggage claim units and an integrated software solution that monitors, controls and reports on system activity.
“Travelers want security and convenience at the airport. Siemens has proven that they understand airport logistics and can offer travelers in Indianapolis the technology and service to improve their experience at Indianapolis International,” said Richard Potosnak, president of Aviation and Capital Management, on behalf of the Indianapolis Airport Authority. “In addition, we tagged Siemens because we wanted a partner who was equally committed to improving the environment by pursuing ‘green’ building and operational technologies. This is an ambitious endeavor, but one that is important for the community and the right investment to make in the long-term.”
“Siemens’ first priority is to provide Indianapolis with the most sophisticated technologies, project management and customer support to minimize project risks and disruption to the airport’s normal operations,” said Art Kostaras, executive vice president, Airport Logistics Division, Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. “Furthermore, Siemens is using energy efficient components and recycled materials for the baggage handling system to help the Indianapolis Airport achieve one of the first LEED certified airports in the country.
”Siemens is dedicated to helping customers meet the requirements of LEED certification, a national consensus-based, market-driven building rating system designed to accelerate the development and implementation of green building practices. LEED is a leading-edge system for designing, constructing, and certifying the world`s most energy-efficient buildings.
In 2005, the Indianapolis International Airport served more than 8.5 million passengers, representing a 6.2 percent increase in passenger traffic from 2004. IAA currently offers flights to 39 non-stop destinations and is one of the top 50 airports in the U.S. in terms of passenger traffic.
About Siemens
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. is one of Siemens' operating companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga., Siemens Energy & Automation manufactures and markets one of the world`s broadest ranges of electrical and electronic products, systems and services to industrial and construction market customers. Its technologies range from circuit protection and energy management systems to process control, industrial software and totally integrated automation solutions. The company also has expertise in systems integration, technical services and turnkey industrial systems. For more information: www.sea.siemens.com.
Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) is one of the largest global electronics and engineering companies with reported worldwide sales of $96 billion in fiscal 2005. Founded nearly 160 years ago, the company is a leader in the areas of Medical, Power, Automation and Control, Transportation, Information and Communications, Lighting, Building Technologies, Water Technologies and Services and Home Appliances. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA has sales of $18.8 billion and employs 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Eleven of Siemens` worldwide businesses are based in the United States. With its global headquarters in Munich, Siemens AG and its subsidiaries employ 460,000 people in 190 countries. For more information on Siemens in the United States: www.usa.siemens.com.
About Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA)
Established as a municipal corporation by the Indiana General Assembly in 1962, the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is responsible for owning, developing and operating six airport facilities in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The IAA is governed by a board whose eight members are appointed by the mayor of Indianapolis and officials from Marion and Hendricks counties.
IAA facilities include Indianapolis International, Metropolitan, Mt. Comfort, Eagle Creek and Hendricks County Airport - Gordon Graham Field airports and the Downtown Heliport. Indianapolis International airport is served by 10 passenger airlines.