Anniversary

Dr. Martin Herrenknecht turns 70

Dr. Martin Herrenknecht celebrated his 70th birthday in June. He’s able to look back on a practically unparalleled career and could rest on his laurels. But far from it: he still finds it a privilege to forge ahead with projects, come up with solutions and enjoy that particular atmosphere on site together with tunnellers that fascinates us all. At the beginning of June 2012, Dr. Herrenknecht took time out for an interview with tunnel to respond to the following questions.


This interview will be published in the September issue of tunnel so that you will have already celebrated your 70th...

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