Reel GmbH
Booth number: C340J
www.nkmnoell.com/
About us
The company story starts in 1824, with a "blacksmith’s shop concession", founded by Johann Matthias Noell (born 1800) in Würzburg, Germany.
In our days, REEL is a global leader and worldwide supplier of complex lifting, handling, and transportation systems for high-safety applications in the field of Nuclear Power Plants, Aluminum Smelters, Aeronautics and Defense, Steel Mills and Waste Incineration Plants. REEL GmbH is a member of the French REEL Group since 2002.
With more than 3400 employees and decades of experience in design, engineering, fabrication, testing, installation, and lifecycle maintenance, REEL operates through a well-established global network to deliver tailored solutions for highly demanding industrial environments. By combining state-of-the-art technologies with robust engineering expertise, we provide innovative and reliable systems, along with comprehensive after-sales services, to meet the specific needs of our customers.
With a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, and sustainable innovation, we also maintain a strong emphasis on automation, digitalization, and system modernization to increase operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. As a customer-oriented company, we continuously work to maintain long-term partnerships and deliver tailored solutions for the most critical industrial processes globally.
Key Industries and Expertise:
1. Nuclear Sector
REEL is a trusted partner in the nuclear industry, providing state-of-the-art handling systems and lifting equipment to ensure efficiency and safety in nuclear power plants, fuel handling, maintenance, and waste management. We have extensive experience meeting strict regulatory and safety requirements.
2. Aeronautics
Custom handling solutions for the aeronautics sector, including ground support equipment and precision tools, enable safer and more efficient operations, supporting major players in the industry.
3. Aluminum & Steel Industry
REEL specializes in advanced material handling equipment for the aluminum and steel industries, optimizing industrial processes like smelting, rolling, and material transport with high-performance solutions.
4. Energy and Other Industries
Beyond nuclear, REEL also supports hydroelectric power generation, renewable energy projects, oil and gas operations, as well as specialized solutions for port terminals and the marine sector.
In the aerospace sector, we provide high-precision ground support and handling solutions for both civil and military applications, including custom-designed equipment for aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, such as tools for handling engines, fuselages, and wings. Collaborating with leading aerospace manufacturers, we deliver efficient, safe, and reliable systems, to ensure productivity, operational excellence, and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.
For further information, visit the official websites at www.reelinternational.com and www.nkmnoell.com
Address
Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 1
97209 Veitshöchheim
Germany
E-mail: franziska.remmel@nkmnoell.com
Phone: +49 931 40473-1275
Internet: www.nkmnoell.com/
Contact person:
Jonas Bundschuh
E-mail: jonas.bundschuh@nkmnoell.com
Products & Services
Passenger Boarding Bridge
As part of a comprehensive modernization project for Fraport AG, we have modernized a passenger boarding bridge to the latest state-of-the-art technology and equipped it with numerous innovative features that sustainably enhance both safety and performance.
For significantly more efficient handling, the modernized passenger boarding bridge features an automatic pre-positioning for the respective aircraft and further automatic functions, which simplifies the docking procedure for the operator considerably.
Additionally, the passenger boarding bridge features an automatic height adjustment functionality, which adjusts the position of the docked passenger boarding bridge in real-time to accommodate changes in aircraft height caused by loading or unloading processes. This ensures a precise and stable connection to the aircraft door at all times.
An essential element of the modernization is the contactless collision protection system, which monitors the distance between the passenger boarding bridge and the aircraft, ensuring that no damage can occur during docking operations. This feature is accompanied by a contactless undercarriage protection system, which ensures reliable detection of people and obstacles beneath the passenger boarding bridge. As soon as a potential hazard is identified, the bridge automatically stops to prevent collisions with people or objects. Furthermore, an innovative anti-collision system has been implemented to prevent collisions with the adjacent passenger boarding bridge, allowing movements only within the available workspace.
Passenger and personnel safety has been further enhanced with the installation of a light grid. This system monitors the access areas of the rotunda and the cabin of the passenger boarding bridge. As soon as an unauthorized person enters the bridge during movement, the operation is halted immediately to prevent potential hazards.
Numerous additional functionalities complete the safety and technology concept of the modernized passenger boarding bridge. Intuitive operator terminals with touchscreens ensure easy handling and operation, while state-of-the-art sensors for detecting length, height, position, and angle of inclination of the passenger boarding bridge enable precise control. An integrated camera system, which includes a damage detection camera with recording functionality, supports the monitoring and documentation of operational procedures. Additional safety measures, such as the cabin and tunnel brake, monitoring of the cabin chain and a system for detecting broken tunnel cables provide additional layers of security. A reliable emergency control system ensures functionality of the bridge even in the event of an unexpected system outage. Moreover, the passenger boarding bridge is fully integrated into the airport’s network and monitoring systems. This allows for seamless integration into the existing infrastructure and facilitates centralized monitoring and control.
With this extensive package of measures, the modernized passenger boarding bridge is optimally equipped to meet the complex demands of an international aviation hub. It combines the highest safety standards, intuitive operability, and forward-thinking technological solutions to ensure efficient, safe, and seamless operations – thereby setting new benchmarks for modern airport infrastructure.
