LANCO tents were supplied to the regional units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and local city councils as part of the USAID's assistance provided through its Energy Security Project to shelter people in emergencies. This included:
- 24 units to the Department for Civil Protection and Defense Work of Chernihiv Oblast State Administration
- 25 units to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Lviv Oblast
- 10 units to Rivne City Council
- 11 units to Kharkiv City Council
- 15 tents to the Kharkiv City Council.
LANCO delivered all the necessary equipment with the AZF inflatable tents, such as an inflation kit, RIS inner liners, 5Kw diesel generator, indirect oil heaters, reparation, and staging kits.
Why AZF? During military and emergency interventions requiring rapid response, structures that can be easily transported, assembled, and used are critically important. Pneumatic technology of AZF enables prompt deployment of safe shelters. The manufacturing materials make the tent completely waterproof and resistant to mold. The structure does not require any specific maintenance and can be easily repaired in case of need. Therefore, the AZF inflatable tent is an ideal solution for all operations requiring rapid and swift intervention.
Other AZF characteristics can be summarized as follows:
- Reduced weight if compared to metal frame structures similar in size and performance.
- Low maintenance
- Easy assembling and dismantling procedures.
- Repairs can be easily made by the personnel on the field.
- The structure can be easily moved, packed, and assembled.
- Reduced volume and therefore less space-consuming when packed.
- Waterproof, thanks to the water-repellent materials to the component assembling technique (HFW) in critical areas such as windows and doors.
For the USAID Energy Security Project, the model used was AZF 6-78, resisting up to 20 kg snow load per m2 and 100 km/h wind speed. The useful internal surface is approx. 76 m2, 12.35 m in length, 6.30 m in width, and 3.12 m in height. This tent can accommodate about forty people. The tent floor is made of polyester fabric sheets, coated on both sides with PVC, and covers the whole tent surface.
We are happy that we could contribute what we know best, supporting those in need at challenging times. More information about the AZF tents range is available here.
