SOLETANCHE BACHY CHILE
Soletanche Bachy is the result of a merger that took place in 1997 between two French companies : Soletanche , founded in 1931 , and Bachy , created in 1926 . 2016 marked 50 years that the company — which focuses on mining and construction — has been present in Chile . In 2007 , Soletanche Bachy became part of the Vinci SA group of companies , whose business units are also engaged in various specialties in the fields of construction , mining , infrastructure , tunnels , geotechnics , as well as products and related activities .
Soletanche Bachy is not the only company from the Vinci group that has established itself in Chile . Due to its 50-year presence in the country , Soletanche Bachy provides an important support for other group companies , such as Bessac , Freyssinet , Vinci Airport and Vinci Construction Grand Projets , among others , in its territory .
Soletanche Bachy Chile has been a pioneer in introducing to the country most of the technology related to soil and geotechnical engineering in general . Applied knowledge , as well as the machinery and equipment at the disposal of Soletanche Bachy , are for more than just building foundations ; they are also used by other sectors , such as construction and energy . For example , the mining industry relies heavily on the company for the development of tunnels and other underground infrastructure .
94 May 2016