Gichner Shelter Systems - Mobile Tactical Shelters

GichnerEurope is a subsidiary of Gichner Systems Group, the world's largest manufacturer of military shelters, electronic equipment enclosures and ancillary products. Gichner has been in the business of designing, developing and manufacturing lightweight mobile tactical shelters for the world's military and non-military users for over thirty-three years.

Gichner has supplied over 80,000 shelters for use by military agencies worldwide. The European Division has been established in order make the experience and expertise of the industry leader more readily available to the European market. Gichner has an experienced staff of 400 employees in three business units. Shelters and shelter-related products are our only business, which allows us to focus our resources to ensure that our customers are serviced properly.

SYSTEM-TAILORED SHELTERS

Gichner introduces a new concept in system design: Have Gichner design a shelter around your system. Don't be forced into designing your system around someone else's idea of a shelter! Gichner designs and manufactures a wide range of shelters, from small, trailer-mounted units to large semi-trailers. Construction materials range from steel to lightweight aluminum alloy.

Our most popular panel construction is comprised of lightweight aluminum framework and facings with rigid foam core structural insulation. We also produce less expensive steel shelters, should the need demand. We understand that system-level requirements drive the shelter design, and pride ourselves in responding to those demands by designing shelters, which complement the system as opposed to compromising it.

NATO ACE II AND ACE III SHELTERS

GichnerEurope has manufactured and delivered NATO ACE II and III to the European market. These shelters were designed and tested to the requirements of Allied Command Europe's Standard Shelter Technical Specification 6516/SHCPR/88. Current customized designs include a fuel shelter, generator shelter, and radio shelter. The basic NATO ACE II and III shelters may be readily customized to your specific system requirements.

ISO SHELTERS

Gichner has produced over 8000 twenty-foot ISO shelters. The majority of these shelters were designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with ISO 1496/1 and ANSI MH5.1, 5.1.1 and 5.4, and are CSC Certified. Gichner's inventory of basic 20ft ISO shelter designs consists of seven basic shelter configurations, including single- and double side opening units which allow for complexing of shelters side-by-side to form large, unobstructed work areas. Gichner also has an extensive design inventory of alternate ISO shelters, ranging in size and construction, including steel containers.

GRASS SHELTER

The Gichner Re-locatable Accommodations Shelter System (GRASS) is a large-area modular enclosure. It is transported in a single 20ft ISO shelter or conventional shipping container. The GRASS unit can be set up by four men in four hours, and provides over 65m² of unobstructed workspace with a headroom of 2.1m (83in). The GRASS unit may be joined to the transport shelter in order to provide an additional 13.7m² of workspace. Additional sections may be added, each adding an additional 10.8 m² of unobstructed workspace. Uses of the GRASS include operations centers / command posts, accommodations shelters, mess halls, medical clinics / wards, briefing rooms, etc.

S-250 SHIELDED AND UNSHIELDED SHELTERS

Gichner offers two versions of the popular S-250 shelter: with conventional lift rings or ISO corners. Both shelters meet today's demanding environmental and mobility requirements, and the proven design has withstood the test of time. S-250 shelters are available in shielded and unshielded versions.

LARGE SHELTERS

On the right is a sample of Gichner's capability to design and manufacture larger, more complex shelters, in this case a HEMP-shielded semi-trailer. Gichner's capabilities and experience cover a wide range of shelter sizes, construction types, and custom electrical and mechanical modifications.