Staircase Connections Revolutionizing the Construction Site
Nils Magne Dahle
CEO
For nearly 40 years, we have been refining the art of connecting precast concrete elements. Our pride and joy is the market's original telescopic connection system for stairs and landings. For you, this means a perfect combination of architectural freedom, installation safety, and a health and safety (HSE) standard that always puts security first.
Speed That Impacts the Bottom Line
Time is money, particularly in major construction projects. Our TSS and RVK units are meticulously designed to make site installation as rapid as possible. When you follow our proven methodology, you hold the blueprint for the fastest way to secure a staircase and landing element.
However, speed means little without control - and that is exactly where our telescopic solutions excel. They completely eliminate the need for welding, bolting, or cumbersome shimming on the construction site. You simply hoist the precast element into position, extend the inner section using a wire pull or a mechanical tool, and the connection is securely locked into place. It is a method we have perfected down to the finest detail, and one we are proud to describe as simple, safe, and fully certified.
At the same time, our installation method minimizes the exposure time for site workers under suspended loads. It also streamlines broader site logistics because the staircases can be put into service almost immediately after installation. This provides safe, immediate emergency egress routes and allows for the efficient transport of personnel between floors throughout the construction phase.
Documented Sustainability:
Engineering the future demands a commitment to reducing the building industry's carbon footprint. Our hidden staircase connectors contribute significantly to sustainable construction in two major ways:
- Less Concrete: By choosing IC connectors, structural engineers can often minimize the thickness of landing slabs and avoid thick support ledges. Using less concrete directly translates to reduced CO₂ emissions - a critical factor for many of our clients today.
- Verified Environmental Impact: We provide comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for our core solutions, giving you complete clarity and data-driven control over the carbon accounting in your building projects.
Architectural Freedom Without Corbels
Invisible Connections does exactly what the name implies: we makes the connections disappear. By utilizing our telescopic connectors, architects no longer need to design unsightly support corbels or visible steel angles under the landings.
This hidden engineering enables clean, modern architectural lines, seamless concrete joints, and cast surfaces that remain entirely undisturbed. It provides complete creative freedom to design minimalist, open-plan stairwells where the focus remains purely on aesthetics and spatial flow.
Summary of Benefits:
- Simple Fire Protection: Hidden inside the concrete, the connections naturally benefit from built-in fire protection.
- Standard Reinforcement: Integrates smoothly with standard rebar layouts without requiring complex bespoke reinforcement.
- No On-Site Welding, Bolting, or Shimming: Eliminates hot works and tedious adjustments on-site, dramatically cutting down assembly time.
- Immediate Staircase Usability: The stairs can be used safely by site workers shortly after being locked into position.
- Fully Certified and Documented: Engineered, tested, and approved according to rigorous international standards.
- Proudly Manufactured in Norway: Produced with uncompromising quality and precision from our facility in Åndalsnes, Norway.
40 Years of Trust
Behind every single telescopic connector, stands a team of dedicated professionals in Åndalsnes. We are truly passionate about our craft and our product portfolio, and we take immense pride in the fact that - from our beautiful home on the northwestern coast of Norway - we have delivered solutions to complex buildings both at home and abroad for four decades. Along the way, we have achieved steady, controlled growth, driven by powerful word-of-mouth recommendations among our clients. This is the reputation and dedication we bring into every single project.
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