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Modelling and Multifactorial Sensitivity Analysis of Electricity Production Costs for the Energy Supply System of Kosova for a Long Term Period (2012-2030)

Argjent Ramadani Hälg Building Services Group | Schwitzerland

Method „Uncertainties caused by future variability of parameter are key features of modeling development scenarios and need to be assessed for rational decisions to be made (Beermann, M.; Wolfbauer, J., 2005)”. It is difficult to provide information on modeling, especially in cases of long term investments, because it requires evaluation on alteration of different factors such as prices, regional development or sales market in a long term period. This is particularly the case with big projects of power generating plants, since their production costs depend on energy sources, technology line and other complex factors.

It is essential to aknowledge uncertainties and possible risks, in order to give a solid ground to the results of data collection. This shall clarify if there is a difference on electrical energy production costs in significant manner for selected scenarios.

The researched scenarios by A. Ramadani (see „Prognoseund Entscheidungsmodell für Entwicklungsszenarien einer umweltschonenden nachhaltigen Neugestaltung der Energieversorgung des Kosovo“,A. Ramadani, 2009) with 10% renewable energy, shall not be discussed separately, since the participation of 10% of renewable energies do not have a significant impact on production cost. It is therefore important to determine the key factors which affect the production costs. This analysis can be used on attempting to find the depencies on the important factors and therefore the risks involved on changing one such factor.

The method Monte Carlo (Pratt et. al. 1996) is used, in order to accomplish this survey. This approach method offers a „powerfull and precise method for assimilating the uncertainity and variability of a scenario according to the patterns of the all individually estimated distributions of numerous variables (Beermann, M.; Wolfbauer, J., 2005)”. For more details of Monte Carlo method, see R. Y. Rubenstein, 1981; K. K. Sabelfeld, 1991; M. Beermann und J. Wolfbauer, 2005.

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The production costs for a power plant are calculated from variables and different factors, for example: • Neto coefficient of efficiency, • Specific investment, • Interest, • Fossil fuel price, • Exploitation or use, • Operational expenses etc.

This analyse shall be realized in three stages:

A model was created in the first step for one factor sensitivity analyzes or so called „one factorial sensitivity“ method (see A. Ramadani, 2009). Afterward, this model was adopted for multifactorial analyses with a modification that medium production costs of electrical energy were replaced with annual production costs for the research period that gives results on the role of these factors.

Calculation were done in function of parameters such as fuel prices, neto-efficiency, exploitation, investment etc.

Calculation of uncertainties for production cost is made at this stage.

This answers an important question: what is probability of having lower prices of production costs of a power Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) compared to lignitebased power plant.

In addition, it determines whether these differences are significant.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Calculation and change of production cost is made through a timeline discretized into time units. The modelling through a timeline makes this research unique. Furthermore, in order to determine which parameters need special attention during a decision, the influencing factors are extracted in results.

The calculation is made in that way that for each uncertainty parameter a random value can be generated in accordance with probability and in this case the values of results are calculated and recorded. Through this distribution, the most probable values of model results can be found by repeating this many time, in usual cases several thousand times. The quality of calculation depends on number of repetition of simulation; usually 1000 steps are enough (M. Beerman, J. Wolfbauer, 2005). For this simulation, the Crystal Ball of Oracle Company was used and calculations are accomplisched through 20000 steps.

Databases The prices of fuels are based on EIA prognosis (Energy Information Administration, 2009 for the years 2010 until 2030). This prognosis shows the lignite price increase of around 30%, from 1.00 €/GJ in 2010 to 1.295 €/GJ in 2030.

The prognosis for gas price shows increase of around 85%, from 4.0 €/GJ in 2010 and 7.4 €/GJ in 2030.

Uncertainty of influencing factors Based on plausible hypothesis with different distribution, the uncertainty of different parameters was described.

During the description of the uncertainties three distributions were used as follows: • Triangle distribution (defined by maximum, minimum and the most probable value).

• Normal distribution (average value is probable value and the distribution is symmetric toward average value).

• Lognormal distribution (distribution of values is asymmetric, limited at 0 and unlimited above)

The distribution of a few important parameters is described below. Normal distribution has been chosen for maximum usage (Diagram 1) where the maximum is chosen as 80% of max utilisation coefficient. This is chosen as the 100% and distribution is between 60% and 100% of the original value (these limits appear as 75% and 125% on Diagram 1).

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Diagram 1: Load faktor normal distribution for both technologies

Regarding the operational costs as a part of investment cost, a normal distribution is also chosen which is a limited interval from 2% up to 4%.

Regarding fossil fuel cost, according to the EIA prognosis, uncertainties are modeled with a log-normal distribution for each year (Diagram 2) and it is considered that by the time, the uncertainties will grow.

Specific investment costs per MWel. are modeled with a normal distribution (Diagram 3).

Efficiency modeling was made also through a normal limited distribution (Diagram 4). Lower limit is based on the fact that the actual technology is applied for the new projects and it is pointless to invest in lower efficiency machinery than existing ones.

As distribution are modeled in total, over 50 parameters and included in the results.

Results The below results derive based on the given assumptions.

Even though they are based on the current figures, they still suffer uncertainties. In this sense, the results are analyzed through a scientific method, according to the current acknowledgment situation.

Nevertheless, the uncertainties still exist. At this point, it must be emphasized that other conditions and assumptions would lead to different results, concerning future developments.

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Diagram 3: Normal distribution of specific investment costs per MWel. for lignitbased and Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant

As expected, the longer is the time interval; subsequent risk (uncertainty) is greater.

Diagram 7 presents the comparison of distribution probability of the production cost for 2012 and 2030.

This result shows that the production costs are higher in gas processes comparing with lignite power plant.

Nevertheless, in both years exists an overlap.

Diagram 2: Gas and lignite energy sources lognormal distribution for time period 2012 and 2030

Probability of distribution for electrical energy production costs Two below diagrams (Diagram 5 and 6) show the probability of production costs distribution in a production process with natural gas, respectively a lignite power plant (CCGT).

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Diagram 4: Efficiency normal distribution for lignitbased and Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Thus, an increase of interest is independent of the type of plant and it applies to both types the same. According to all predictions, a gas power plant of lower costs also occurs when the coal plant costs are also low.

Diagram 5: Electrical generating costs distribution per MWhel. for long term period; 2012-2030 for Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant

In order to consider this dependence, the difference of production costs (PKgas-PKlgn) is calculated and presented in Diagram 8. This diagram shows that probability to have lower price of electrical energy from lignitebased power plant is 94%. Based on these results it can be said that the lower production cost in a lignitebased power plant can be significantly lower compared to the cost in CCGT gas power plant.

Sensitivity analysis The result on sensitivity or final sensitivity of different parameters is calculated based on correlation among different factors and the result. The results for the years 2012 and 2030 are presented in diagram 9 and diagram 10.

Diagram 6: Electrical generating costs distribution per MWhel. for long term period; 2012-2030; lignitbased power plant

This shows that for a certain period of time, it is possible that production cost of lignite power plant can be higher than of a gas power plant. This result does not show the dependency of both production costs.

Red marked zone (negative values) indicates the probability that the electricity costs of a lignite based power plant are higher than those of a CCGT power plant (Year 2012)

Red marked zone (negative values) indicates the probability that the electricity costs of a lignitebased power plant are higher than those of a CCGT power plant (Year 2030)

Diagram 7: Comparison of the probability distribution of the electricity production costs per MWhel for CCGT power plant and lignitebased power plant for long term period 2012 - 2030

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Diagram 8: Production electricity cost difference per MWhel for long term period 2012 and 2030; for lignitebased power plants and CCGT

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY It is obvious which parameters have greater impact on final result (production cost â‚Ź/MWhel). Negative values indicate that the correlation is reversed, it means, the greater the rate of exploitation, the lower the costs of production. Positive values indicate that a direct correlation exists which means that the higher the prices of fuel, the higher are the costs of production.

Lignite power plant At the lignite plant, it is noticeable that the coefficient of exploitation in the first years has greater impact. The reason for this lies in the huge cost of investment. Apparently, this occurs due to the impact of interest which is higher than at the gas plant. By the time, the depreciation of plant and the lignite price increase, the latter becomes more important.

In 2030, lignite prices will have a greater impact on the cost of electricity, wich is about 70%.

Gas plant (CCGT) In 2012, the fuel price had greater impact on CCGT gas plant compared to lignite plant, due to the lower investment cost and high fuel cost of about 80%. With a lower but not negligible impact are net rate of exploitation and plant efficiency. In 2030, the electrical energy production cos twill almost be determined for 100% by the natural gas price. The result indicates that a dependence risk from natural gas price exists in a CCGT power plant.

Above all, this is very critical, since the price development contains a large uncertainty.

Diagram 9: Parametres influence on the variance of electricity production costs for lignitebased power plants

Conclusions from sensitivity and risk analysis Here are taken into account risk (uncertainties) in the future based on recognized scientific achievements up to date, wich are introduced in the calculation by the Monte Carlo method. This analysis shows that from the period 2012 to 2030 the electricity production cost with a lignite power plant is significantly lower than with a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant.

Diagram 10-1: Parametres’ influence on the variance of electricity production costs for Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant

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Referenzen [1] Balamuralikrishna, R. & Dugger, J.C. (1995).

SWOOT Analysis: A management tool for initiating new programs in vocational schools. Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 12 (1); Electronic journal retrieved Sep 12, 02 from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JVTE/ v12n11/Balamuralikrishna.html

Diagram 10-2: Parametres’ influence on the variance of electricity production costs for Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant

It should be taken into account that these results are based on current knowledge so that conclusions and predictions for the future always contain a risk (uncertainty).

Acoodingly, these results apply to the assumptions made and data basesused.

Furthermore, key factors from which consists the electrical production cost, are determined in correlative manner

[2] Beermann, M. ;Wolfbauer, J.: Sensitivity analysis of key indicators in options/projects of regional development; Integrated decision support in spatial planning for sustainable rural development in areas along the former Iron Curtain, Proceedings of the Iron Curtain International Symposium; 2005; S. 73-78; ISBN: 3-95019290-5; Budapest [3] Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2009 (AEO2009), DOE/EIA-0383(2009), (Washington, DC, February 2009).

[4] Pratt, J., Raiffa, H., Schleiffer, R., 1996.

Introduction to statistical decision analysis.SouthWestern College Publishing, Cincinnati [5] Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI).2004.:Energie-Spegel Nr.12, November 2004 [6] Prognos AG: Die Rolle der Braunkohle in einer wettbewerbsorientierten, nachhaltigen Energiewirtschaft.

Köln, (Hg.) Basel, 2002

For the lignite power plant, it is obvious that in the first years, the exploitation coefficient is of critical importance.

Fossil fuel prices and interest charges are also important.

Over the time, fuel prices become increasignly important.

The importance in 2030 becomes decisive. At the gas plant, the gas price dominates the production cost.

[7] Ramadani, A., Dissertation: „Prognose- und Entscheidungsmodell für Entwicklungsszenarien einer umweltschonenden nachhaltigen Neugestaltung der Energieversorgung des Kosovo“. Leoben, 2009

This result indicates risk of dependence on the gas price, which in the future, until 2030 contains more risk (uncertainty).

[9] Steger U. at. al.: Nachhaltig entwicklung und Inovation im Energiebereich, Berlin, Heildelberg, New York, Hongkong; Mailand; Paris; Tokio: Springer-Verlag, 2002.

This analysis is limited only in economic aspect of electrical energy production. Ecological aspects such as climate relevant emissions were not considered. It should be noted that these are different for a lignite power plant and gas CCGT power plant. These aspects can be taken into account and will be cost relevant in the future.

[10] Szarka, N.; Dobrosi, L. (2001): The Balanced Benefit Score Card Model, EC-Project Contract No. QLKSCT-2001-01401 “Iron Curtain”

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[8] Scholz, Roland W. / Tietje, Olaf: Embedded Case Study Methods: Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Knowledge, Sage 2002.

[11] Szarka, N.; Wolfbauer, J. (2005): Balanced Benefit Score Card (BBSC) for Decision support in developing environmental competitiveness in the frame of the new agricultural policy

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY [12] SATW Schweizerische Akademie der Technischen Wissenschaften (Hg.) Nachhaltige Energieversorgung Bericht zum SATW-Jahreskongress 2004 Zürich, ISBN: 3–908235–10–3;Oktober 2005 [13] Waut van Wezel (2001): Tasks, Hierarchies, and Flexibility [14] User Guide for LEAP; 2005 Stockholm Environment Institute-Boston, Boston, USA [15] Software: Oracle-Crystallbball, 2007, http://www. oracle.com/technology/products/bi/crystalball/index.html

Argjent Ramadani Head of building technology GU/TU

Summary Recently, the modelling of energy systems is experiencing a continuous progress in order to provide a sustainable and stable energy supply to the customers. In case of Kosova, this problem seems to be more emphasised, due to the fact that Kosova’s energy system was destroyed in a large scale before and during the war, in 1999.

To enable decision making factors - state and its institutionsto establish sustainable policies on reformation of energy supply system of Kosova, it is neccessary to work on scientific modelling and studies.

Among others, an important factor in forecast energy system studies is the modelling of possible development of energy sources which are and can be used. The study presented here aims modelling and comparison of these energy sources, taking into consideration all possible factors that influence the decision-making on reformation of energy system for the long term period; in this case until 2030.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Hälg Building Services Group Argjent Ramadani, Head of building technology Hälg & Co. AG Lukasstrasse 30 9008 St. Gallen www.haelg.ch Phone: +41 71 243 38 34 Fax: +41 71 243 38 66 Mobile: +41 79 937 30 17

Sustainability Mission Statement The Hälg Group combines the best of everything that is necessary for a smooth and successful completion of building technology projects. We combine years of experience with innovative thinking and practices, in-depth expertise with customer-oriented services and reliable order processing with dynamic market development.

Thus, we are able to develop the best, most efficient and sustainable solution for every customer and every order. From planning to installation and maintenance. For buildings value-added sooner or later..

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Since the forecast studies of possible development are always followed by uncertainties or „uncertainties caused by future variability of parameter“; in order to minimise or at least to take into consideration these “uncertainties” during the decisionmaking, here are used, accepted and proved scientific methods such as “Monte Carlo” simulations.

This method, which originates from game theory and game mathematic modelling, is adopted for scientific studies and has always been giving great results.

Specific to this model is that all risk factors taken into consideration for forecast and modelling of possible energy system development were researched and tested through a new method known as: “combination of formative scenario analysis with quantitative energy system models” which respectively were chosen for modelling.

This new method was developed by the author on earlier work (see „Prognose- und Entscheidungsmodell für Entwicklungsszenarien einer umweltschonenden nachhaltigen Neugestaltung der Energieversorgung des Kosovo“, A. Ramadani, 2009).

The results of this research have shown that the forecast prices of fossile fuels and interest charges on relevant investments are of great importance. By the time, the prices of fossil fuels are becoming more important and in 2030 are expected to be a determining factor. The cost of energy production from Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), for example, is dominated by the price of the natural gas. This result shows the risk dependency from gas price, which by 2030 will contain a greater risk than lignite.

It is important to emphasize that this study on its own cannot determine the decision making on reformation of an energy system but, of course, it is a “tool” that helps calculating the production cost of electrical energy. Kosova’s energy supply system with its all specifics was modeled for a period of time up to 2030, using the proposed model as a validation test. The results are encouraging for a reformation of energy supply system, which undoubtedly need to be based on the natural resources of Kosova.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Dr. Fabian Hese | Dr. Reinhard Kirsch State Agency for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Areas Schleswig Holstein (LLUR) Flintbek | Germany

Cross-border Survey of Geothermal Potentials in Northern Schleswig-Holstein and in Southern Denmarks

Near-surface geothermal energy is increasingly gaining importance in Schleswig-Holstein and Denmark. In contrast, projects or facilities for hydrothermal use of the deeper underground are only available in few locations in Denmark (e.g. Kopenhagen, Thisted, Sønderborg). The reasons for this are, among others, the exploration risks and short-term high investment costs for setting up a geothermal heating plant. Apart from winning or storing heat, the deeper underground can also be used for interim storage of energy, such as wind energy. However, there is a need to further research effectiveness of available methods (e.g. compressed air storage in salt caverns).

GeoPower Project Within the framework of the INTERREG 4a program for the Sønderjylland/Schleswig region, the GeoPower research project is supported by the EU. The project aims at developing cross-border planning criteria for geothermal usage of deeper basement and for interim storage of renewable energy (Fig.1), in order to facilitate and support planning of geothermal or energetic usage of the underground. Danish and German scientists cooperate in this project, together with the Geological Service of Schleswig-Holstein (in the State Office for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Areas of Schleswig-Holstein, Flintbeck), the Geological Service of Denmark and Greenland (De Nationale Geologiske Undersøgelser for Danmark og Grønland, GEUS, Kopenhagen), and the Geoscientific Institutes of Kiel and Aarhus universities.

Key aspects of the project are: • Lithological and petro physical characterization of reservoir formations • Development of a geological 3D model of the underground in the project region • Development of a temperature model • Disseminating project results to potential users, as well as to interested general public

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Geological services deal with lithological and petro physical characterization of hydrothermal reservoir formations and focus on sandstones of middle bunter (bunter sandstone Fm), upper Keuper (Gassum Fm. or Rhaetian) and the middle Jurassic (Haldager Sand Fm., not common in south Juetland). Initially, available drillings, as well as seismic profiles (which are mainly used for hydrocarbon exploration) are analysed to map the underground through geological 3D modelling. Later, existing structure types are checked and corrected (Geotectonic Atlas of NW Germany, Baldschuhn et al. 2001).

The recording and illustration of relevant lithostratigaphic levels between basis Tertiary and basis upper Permian, as well as the recording and examination of salt diapirs and faults, which lead to loss or displacement main formations, are of interest. In addition, geophysical measurements were carried out in the Flensburg area by the Institute of Geo-science of Kiel university, because the complex underground structure of the area was inadequately explored by the available data. These were gravimetric measurements, as well as seismic reflection, which were carried out with cooperation of the Leibniz institute for applied geophysics (LIAG, Hannover).

Based on the geological model, geoscientists of the Aarhus university developed a 3D temperature model of the region. In order to do so, temperature logs of drillings, as well measurements in drilling cores were analysed to determine technical parameters (thermal conductivity and capacity).

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Fig. 1: Location of the study area (white and red box), structure domains and salt structures of the North German basin in the German-Danish border area.

The project area lies at the northern border of the North German basin, which ends directly north of the area under investigation at the Ringkoebing-Fuenen high area. The underground is structurally divided into two sections – the northern Glueckstadt graben, which lies in the East and South East, and the Westschleswig block, which lies in the West. In the South of Juetland, these basin areas are limited or discontinued by the Rømø fault zone. (Fig. 1) Primary input data of diverse studies are deep boreholes and seismic reflection profiles (Fig. 2). Many areas have good data coverage. Gaps are mainly seen in the North and at the West coast. 18 drillings, as well as 360 seismic profiles are available for the Danish area. Many drillings end in the pre upper Permian and therefore capture the entire sequence of the basin. Seismic profiles are mostly of medium to good quality. In the German project area 210 drillings and 955 seismic profiles are available. Most of the drillings lie in potentially prospective areas of the East and West Holstein trough and end in the Jurassic.

There are only few drillings available for the investigation of deeper reservoir formations of the Rhaetian and the

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middle bunter (Rhaetian: 18, middle bunter 8). Two thirds of the available seismic profiles have been developed before the year 1965 and are of low resolution. Due to the methodic developments in that time, later sections have a medium to good resolution. This study includes all available drillings and a selection of relevant seismic profiles. (North SH: approx. 65 sections for the review of the Geo-tectonic Atlas of NW-Germany, South DK: approx. 250 sections for re-mapping of the underground).

Diverse derived data, which were produced during the last decades, mostly in research projects, are also available.

The Geo-tectonic Atlas of NW-Germany (Baldschuhn et al. 2001, BGR Hannover, 1:300,000) was produced in the 80ies and 90 ies. The Atlas contains 14 depth contour lines of basis lithostratigraphic levels between the basis of the middle Miocene and the basis of the upper Permian (depth contour lines, distribution boundaries, fault marks); it has accompanying texts, geological maps and profiles.

Approximately 80- 90% of the currently existing data were used in its development.

Apart from overview maps in bigger scales for the South Juetland region (e.g. Southern Permian Basin Atlas, Doornenbal und Stevenson 2010), single horizon maps with higher resolution are also available (e.g. Top / Base Chalk: Vejbaek et al. 2007, Top Pre-Zechstein: Vejbaek 1997). In

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Seismic 1941-1964 Seismic 1965-2010

Drillings

addition, there are generalized maps for the depth position and thickness of geothermal reservoir formations, which were developed in a geothermal potential study of the GEUS (Mathiesen et al. 2009)

Fig. 2: Seismic reflection profiles and drillings in the study area (KW-data bank of the federal state of Germany LBEG, Hannover, oil and gas database GEUS, Kopenhagen).

These data are used for the development of a geological 3D model (GOCAD, paradigm). The model consists of triangulated border areas of lithostratigraphic units, faults and salt diapirs. The boundary surface model allows deriving volumes, stratigraphic lattice models or 3D Voxets.

An initial model was developed on the basis of existing structure types and drillings (Fig. 3). A second detailed model will be designed, following time-depth conversion of seismic reflectors.

Combined with the temperature model, the generated geological model should allow for an effective planning of geothermal sites. The overview display of the results is published as a map, in which distribution, depth, thickness and temperature of hydrothermal reservoir levels are shown. Lithological and hydraulic characteristics are also presented. This map will be made available in hard copy, as well as in the geothermal information system GeoIS of ILAG, at least for the Schleswig Holstein project area.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY basic level of bunter sandstone + salt diapirs

basic level of Upper Permian - basic level Tertiary

thickness of bunter sandstone Fig. 3: Preliminary geological 3D model (vertical exaggeration x3), which shows the basis of middle bunter, together with the interfacial areas of salt diapirs and in-depth drillings (above left). The geological model forms the basis to derive geological sections (above right) and virtual drilling profiles. In addition, maps are derived to present geometrical, lithological and petro physical attributes (below).

In order to conduct a detailed preliminary planning of geothermal sites, a synthetic drilling profile can be developed for a potential location through the geological model, which displays depth, thickness and temperatures of all strata of the underground, including geothermal reservoir levels. Through this, the suitability of these locations for geothermal use and the necessary drilling effort can be estimated. Synthetic geological sections can show the surroundings of the location, and initial starting

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points of drilling for conveyance and injection drilling can be determined. The 3 D presentation of the underground will contribute to knowledge of structural relations in the surroundings of a potentially geothermally promising location. Despite the fact that this model, which includes all available information, has a high value, targeted surveys in the respective location, such as seismic reflection measurements are essential to validate the decision for drilling.

The project is supported by the European Union through the European Fund for regional development, within the framework of the INTERREG 4A program Syddanmark Schleswig- K.E.R.N.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY References [1] Baldschuhn, R., Frisch, U., Kockel, F. (2001): Geotektonischer Atlas von Nordwest-Deutschland und dem deutschen Nordsee-Sektor. – Geol. Jb., A 153, Hannover (BGR).

[2] Doornenbal H. und Stevenson A. (Eds.): Petroleum Geological Atlas of the Southern Permian Basin Area. – EAGE Publications, 2010, 349 Seiten.

[3] Mathiesen, A., Kristensen, L., Bidstrup, T., Nielsen, L. H. (2009): Vurdering af det geotermiske potentiale i Danmark. – Danmarks og Grønlands Geologiske Undersøgelse Rapport 2009/59, Kopenhagen.

Dr. Fabian Hese Summary Recently, the modelling of energy systems is experiencing a continuous progress in order to provide a sustainable and stable energy supply to the customers. In case of Kosova, this problem seems to be more emphasised, due to the fact that Kosova’s energy system was destroyed in a large scale before and during the war, in 1999.

[4] Vejbæk, O. V. (1997): Dybe strukturer i danske sedimentære bassiner. – Geologisk Tidsskrift, 4, 1-31.

[5] Vejbæk, O. V., Bidstrup, T., Britze, P., Erlström, M., Rasmussen, E. S., Sivhed, U. (2007): Chalk depth structure maps, Central to Eastern North Sea, Denmark. – Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin 13, 9–12, Kopenhagen.

State Agency for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Areas (LLUR):

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: State Agency for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Areas Schleswig Holstein Dr. Fabian Hese Division 6 - Geological Survey Department 64 - Engineering geology, energy resources

State Agency for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Areas Schleswig Holstein Division 6 - Geological Survey Department 64 - Engineering geology, energy resources Hamburger Chaussee 25 24220 Flintbek Tel.: 04347/704-665 Fax: 04347/704-502

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The State Agency for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Areas (LLUR) came into existence through a merger of the State Offices for Rural Areas, the State Environmental Offices and the Sate Office for Nature and the Environment and has been operating with 8 departments since January 1, 2009. These departments comprise the fields of agriculture, fisheries, nature conservation, water management, geology and soil management, technical environmental protection and the development of rural areas.

Besides our headquarters located in Flintbek, we provide our services in 15 other locations that are easily accessible for the citizens of Schleswig-Holstein.

As a higher state authority affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Areas, the LLUR is part of a network of agencies that secure the uniqueness, diversity and beauty of Schleswig-Holstein’s natural surroundings by implementing sustainable land management strategies.

It have a wide range of responsibilities as for example: •

regulating land use and development and promoting the so-called ActiveRegions,

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implementing European directives concerning water and soil as well as the Natura 2000 directives.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG

DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG: delivers 8-axle panther to Macedonia

The 8-axle extendible semi-trailer, type S8ES3F_3+5. (Photos: Gerlach Fronemann)

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he panther series of DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG is a great success. Heavy-duty carriers have a high regard for its largely patented construction. One of them is the Austrian company Felber Transport GmbH which has been using a novel panther version with eight axles since August 2013.

8-axle panther to Macedonia

DOLL panther Maiden trip from Weiz, Austria to Macedonia (Photos: Gerlach Fronemann)

The company based in Sinabelkirchen (Steiermark) is one of DOLL’s long¬standing customers appreciating the efficient high quality vehicles. With the internationally known panther series company director Michael Klamminger came across a vehicle which absolutely fulfils his requirements due to its sophisticated construction of 12 t axle load, a steering angle of 55°on all axles as well as a hydraulic suspension with a lift of 405 mm. As a matter of fact the new DOLL panther is characterised by a large number of special features. The technical gross weight is 85,000 kg at a motorway speed of 80 km/h whereas the payload is 66,350 kg (87,550 kg / 68,900 kg at 60 km/h, 93,500 kg / 74,850 kg at 40 km/h and 105,000 kg / 86,350 kg at 20 km/h). The 8-axle extendible semi-trailer, type S8E-S3F_3+5, disposes of the patented individual wheel suspension with a suspension travel of ¬70/+335 mm. Furthermore, the vehicle offers the DOLL specific hydraulic positive steering and a hydraulically detachable gooseneck. As the third and fourth axle are partitioned it is either manoeuvrable as a semi-trailer with five axles or as a low-loader with eight axles.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The semi-platform as a reinforced version was adapted to the heavy loads of the 8-axle combination and is equipped with a section frame avoiding deflection and being extendible by 5,800 mm. Felber Transport GmbH additionally ordered two low-beds of 8,000 and 5,000 mm length which can also be hooked in.

The rear platform features stanchion pockets (5 pairs of 100 x 50 mm), lashing points (5 pairs, 5,000 daN) on the outer frame and pivoting lashing shackles (3 pairs, 20,000 daN) next to the central frame. In addition to that, lashing shackles (4 pairs, 10,000 daN) can be mounted to tighten excessively wide loads underneath the loading area of the low-bed platform.

Maiden trip from Weiz, Austria to Macedonia The Steiermark-based carrier uses the new DOLL panther S8E with a Scania R730 8x4. The vehicle’s total size is 16.45 m in unextended state whereas the semi-trailer’s size is 12.41 m. Like the panther itself the truck has full air suspension and is therefore capable to compensate road irregularities by means of the long suspension travel. Besides, it can manage to unilaterally change the suspension travel and in this way avoid dangerous shifts of the centre of gravity.

The vehicle combination is driven by Andi Prem (47), a well-experienced heavy-duty carrier, who collected the semi-trailer from the manufacturer in Oppenau and after a few short test drives now does his first long-distance trip.

The load consists of a generator of 54 t and the supporting frame of 5 t, which will also be loaded on the return trip. All in all, the vehicle combination weighs 42,800 kg when empty of which the Scania truck makes 13,080 kg. Despite the very heavy load, the 8-axle panther does not deform a single centimetre.

However, with a width of 2.75 m it is still very narrow, but Andi Prem manages to stay on a safe course, pays and continues his trip. “The steering is incredibly exact. It immediately responds and holds the vehicle on track.”

This is also an important fact during the further drive. Due to narrow roadwork sites, lanes with height differences have to be changed very often. Here again, Andi Prem is very enthusiastic about the panther’s driving stability.

The escorting police only allow a speed of 60 to 65 km/h, which the driver is not very amused about. With a gross vehicle weight of 95.9 t on four plus eight axles, he could easily drive at a speed of 80 km/h and in this way build up driving time reserves. As in Serbia axle loads exceeding 8.5 t are not permitted, he cannot make full use of the partitioned panther axles as well.

Two breaks, including one pit stop, and the trip continues in direction to the Macedonian border followed by yellow revolving light. The escorting police changes quickly every 50 to 70 km. Some policemen take a brief glimpse at the documents, others agree upon “changes on the fly” with waiting policemen. Around 7 pm, we reach the city of Niš at a motorway service station, where the routes to Bulgaria and Greece part ways. Continuation of the journey is scheduled for 4.15 am.

The next escort overtakes on time and we are on our way to the border point, where Andi Prem parks the vehicle after having steered it skilfully around some obstacles.

The vehicle combination is driven by Andi Prem (47), a wellexperienced heavy-duty carrier. (Photos: Gerlach Fronemann)

From Belgrade on we accompany the whole transport coming from the Hungarian frontier. Andi Prem shortly stops at the tollgate, where the police and escort of heavy-duty transports have already secured the broad lane for the convoy.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY There is not a big run on the Serbo-Macedonian customs.

The same situation shows up on the motorway: only a few trucks and passenger cars from countries of the former Yugoslavia as well as some trucks from Turkey and Austria.

The once heavy transit traffic was shifted to sea routes.

Our Macedonian escort vehicle is already expecting us. The manager itself has come along in a limousine excitedly trying to accelerate customs clearance whereas his son his son takes a look at the documents asking for the escorting police from Skopje. After one hour we exit the motorway towards an industrial area. Rectangular crossroads, bridges, parking cars – Andi Prem manoeuvres the 12-axle cleverly between the obstacles until we reach the customs office. “I am absolutely impressed by the easy manoeurvrability of the new panther”, says Andi Prem.

We could not leave the customs office with two escorting vehicles until 4 pm due to a delay in the bank transfer. Then we continue our way on a fourlane road in direction to the mountains of Ohrid.

After 55 km the car driving in front of us turns right into a side road. Again Andi Prem manages to drive the DOLL panther around obstacles and dangerous spots like parking cars, pedestrians, oncoming tractors and children on bicycles. The 8-axle exactly follows the track of the truck engine until we reach our destination, the hydro-electric power station of Brutok. It is around 6 pm, but the workers and technicians of the Austrian manufacturer Andritz Hydro are expecting us to discuss tomorrow’s unloading. After circling around, Andi Prem parks the vehicle next to a rock wall. Despite the narrow radius the tyres do not leave deep wheel marks on the still hot asphalt. This is as well a great advantage of the new DOLL panther: reduced tyre wear and road protection and in this way lower consumption as well as high efficiency.

The next morning, the responsible persons anxiously watch how Andi Prem steers the heavy haulage vehicle into the tunnel and then manoeuvres the first bend. The undertaking is extremely facilitated by the steering technology with remote control. Christian Manninger is well-experienced in this and therefore entrusted with this task. After a quarter of an hour we reach the unloading point which is a square opening in the concrete ceiling.

Andi Prem releases the load securing whilst the crane drivers are waiting curiously preparing further proceedings.

DOLL panther Driving backwards through a narrow tunnel (Photos: Gerlach Fronemann)

Driving backwards through a narrow tunnel The hydro-electric power station has been carved out of the living rock. Therefore, Andi Prem has to move backwards several hundred metres in a tunnel of 4.5 m in width to unload the vehicle.

Several bends make it even more difficult. Together with Christian Manninger, technician of the power station builder Andritz Hydro, he carefully examines the tunnel’s entry and its further continuation into the rock.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY They apply a newly constructed holding device to unload the generators. When lifting the colossus, the front part oscillates at an angle of approximately 60°. H owever, there is still not enough space above the vehicle. Therefore, some crap parts behind the semi-trailer have to be cleared away before Andi Pram can back off the vehicle a few metres.

Christian Manninger signs the crane driver to continue to lift the generator. Close attention! The space is just sufficient and the 54 t colossus is lifting slowly. Now all that is needed is enough crane height to drive the generator towards the round opening. Again the excitement rises, followed by relief as the valuable cargo is hovering above the floor a few centimetres and then drops into the round hole.

Journey home with light return freight Also Andi Prem cannot hide his relief as it is eventually Thursday around noon and the journey home is being drawn out by customs formalities. After having accurately packed away the load securing, chains, winches and tensioning belts into the spacious stowage boxes as well as on the loading platform of the gooseneck, the shipping documents are signed and it is about time to say goodbye. Andi Prem again managed to deliver another valuable cargo for Macedonia’s current supply in good condition and on time: „I really love my job and the new 8-axle semi-trailer makes the ride a pleasant experience. I highly appreciate the steering’s and suspension’s precision with which height differences, e.g. on roadwork sites, can be compensated and which is another very important safety factor. From the first moment on, I was also convinced by the steering angle of 55°aswell as bythequick andproperresponse ofthe panther’s steering for the vehicle had to contribute a great deal.” This also applies to the heavy haulage specialist Andi Prem, who has seen quite a lot of Europe and who loves to travel to Balkan countries in contrast to many of his colleagues: „You have to take people as they are. I am always pleased about their friendliness and if customs formalities overrun their time, then that is the way it is. In exchange, you are rewarded by the people you meet and beautiful landscapes with charming villages and farms.

And last, but not least, my employer Felber Transport GmbH provides me with a well¬equipped 730 HP Scania and the new DOLL panther.”

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DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG is a family-managed company in the fourth generation which has established itself in its markets as a high-tech specialist for transport solutions.

With the management oft the chairpeople of the executive board, Brunhilde Rauscher-Doll and Dr. Manfred Münch, and the strength of its employees the company turns the DOLL brand guidelines into market success.

The fundamental conditions are: • alignment of the products and services to the market and customer requirements • systematically structured product lines • sustainable promotion of innovative spirit • the best possible production flexibility • incorporation of team and subs-suppliers into the companys‘ objectives • optimal use of all synergies between DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG in Oppenau, its production sites and ots service and sales partners worldwide The DOLL headquarters are located in Oppenau in the Black Forest. Export activities with a focus on Africa and Asia have always been important for the development of the company. Many of the contacts in these regions come from the DOLL sales offices in North Africa and Singapore as well as from a joint venture with the company CTV in Thailand.

Furthermore, DOLL has sales and service partners in many countries.

In 2009, DOLL opened a new production site by taking DOLL Sachsen GmbH in Mildenau into operation. Part of the DOLL product range is produced here.

FORE MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG Mrs. Nadja Paulus Industriestrasse 13 77728 Oppenau /Germany Tel. +49 7804 49-341 eMail: napaulus@doll-oppenau.com Internet: www.doll-oppenau.com

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Kleemann GmbH

Kleemann MC 110 Z EVO:

New generation of mobile jaw crushers in use by customers!

MC110Z_Grathwohl: MC 110 Z in mixed rubble at Grathwohl (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

At this year‘s Bauma, Kleemann presented for the first time its all-new mobile jaw crusher, specially developed to meet the requirements of contract crushers. Easy transport and plant versatility are important for this target group. Furthermore, such plants must also be extremely efficient and operating costs must be kept as low as possible.

MC 110 Z EVO in building material recycling One of the first series production plants is in operation at ‚Grathwohl Erdbau und Abbruch GmbH‘ in Grünstadt, in Germany‘s Plantinate region. This plant is primarily used in the recycling of demolition material. „We mainly process mixed rubble and concrete, some of which is strongly reinforced. In such applications the plant simply has to complete its task reliably,“ says Managing Director Nadine Grathwohl. „Some of our applications often contain substantial amounts of fine material, so effective pre screening is particularly important to us,“ adds Grathwohl.

This is why the company selected the „Z“ version, which is ideally equipped for this task thanks to its active double-deck pre screen. However, appropriate service and support also play an important role. Ms. Grathwohl: „We feel we are in the best possible hands with the responsible sales offices of Wirtgen Windhagen.“

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MC110Z_Decremps: All systems go in concrete recycling (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

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MC110Z_Glendinning: High output and efficient operation with natural stone (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

Concrete recycling in France The company Décremps, based at Amancy, France, not far from Lake Geneva, has been operating in the field of structural and civil engineering for over 40 years and is also active in earthwork and demolition. The latter mainly involves the fast and efficient crushing of concrete. In most cases, feeding material with a maximum feed size of 600 mm is crushed to a final product of approx. 0 / 60 mm. Because the material often has a high iron content, it is important that there is sufficient space under the crusher to prevent blockages caused by the exposed reinforcement bars. The MC 110 scores very highly with its generous clearance and if a blockage should occur, this area is very easily accessible. However, it is the output of the plant that is particularly impressive. Décremps states it is significantly higher than that of similar competitors and has a considerably lower diesel consumption.

was impressed by its highly effective operating principle.

Glendinning was also impressed by the well-thought-out material flow, the low fuel consumption and the highquality design of the plant. All of this contributed to a very successful plant demonstration – indeed so successful that Glendinning purchased a plant of this type only a few weeks later.

For information about the above companies, visit: • • •

Grathwohl Erdbau und Abbruch GmbH: www.grathwohl-gruenstadt.de/ Décremps: www.decremps-amancy.fr E & JW Glendinning Ltd: www.ejwglendinning.co.uk

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Natural stone in England The company Glendinning in south-west England has been a successful supplier of concrete, asphalt and aggregate materials for many years. Its activities include operating two of its own quarries. The company was searching for a new mobile jaw crusher in the 1100 mm class for its quarries. As a completely new development, the MC 110 was met with great interest and a plant demonstration was arranged and carried out. „The test material was very coarse sandstone, in part sticky. In the directly following crushing stage it was further processed by a cone crusher for subsequent screening of different end products.

Because it was followed by the cone crusher, very good pre screening was particularly important,“ explains Michael Schwarz, Kleemann Sales Manager Europe, describing the general conditions. The double-deck pre screen was therefore of very importance and Glendinning

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Kleemann GmbH Mark Hezinger Manfred-Wörner-Str. 160 | D-73037 Göppingen Phone: +49 – 71 61 – 206 – 209 Fax: +49 – 71 61 – 206 – 100 eMail: mark.hezinger@kleemann.info Internet: www.kleemann.info

Kleemann GmbH Kleemann GmbH is a member company of the Wirtgen Group, an expanding and international group of companies doing business in the construction equipment industry.

This Group includes the four well-known brands, Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm and Kleemann, with their headquarters in Germany and local production sites in Brazil, India and China. Worldwide customer support is provided by its 55 own sales and service companies.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY TAKRAF GmbH

TENOVA TAKRAF Transport Crawlers

RT 250 transport crawler when relocating a conveyor return and material feeding station.

(Photos: Takraf GmbH)

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ransport crawlers are indispensable for the transport of large and heavy subassemblies of any kind, but also of complete opencast mining equipment, head or tail stations of conveyor systems or semi-mobile crushing plants. Basically, transport crawlers can be used for all heavy transport tasks according to their specified payload. The TAKRAF series for transport crawlers starts at a payload of 250 t and ends at 1200 t including a gradeability of up to 20 % (1:5).

TENOVA TAKRAF Transport Crawlers Main component of a transport crawler is the substructure with two travel gears which are normally rigidly connected with each other in case of the smaller machine sizes. Hinged crawler girders are, however, used in the bigger machine sizes from 500 t. The lifting platform including centric guide is arranged on top of the substructure. The platform supports itself via hydraulic cylinders on the substructure. Fixed to the substructure as well, the transport crawler can optionally be provided with an operator’s cabin. The transport crawler is operated from the operator’s cabin or by radio control. Opposite the operator’s cabin the diesel engine coupled with the hydraulic drive components is installed as central unit in the substructure. All TAKRAF transport crawlers are diesel hydraulically driven.

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RT 420 transport crawler when relocating a conveyor drive station. (Photos: Takraf GmbH)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY To date TENOVA TAKRAF has developed, designed and built nine transport crawlers and supplied them to clients in Thailand, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Germany and China. Supplying four transport crawlers of the 1 x RT 420, 2 x RT 350 and 1 x RT 250 design sizes, the past four years were particularly successful for TAKRAF. All transport crawlers being supplied are built, assembled and put into operation in the Lauchhammer works.

These are the technical data in brief of the last three transport crawlers supplied:

Design size RT 420: Country of operation: Australia. (Photos: Takraf GmbH)

Design size RT 420: Country of operation: Australia • • • • • •

Max. centric payload: Max. length: Max. width: Min. height: Lifting height: Drive power:

500 t 11.2 m 7.6 m 2.0 m 0.58 m 325 kW

Design size RT 350: Country of operation: China • • • • • •

Max. centric payload: Max. length: Max. width: Min. height: Lifting height: Drive power:

440 t 11.2 m 7.6 m 2.3 m 0.7 m 480 kW

Design size RT 350: Country of operation: China. (Photos: Takraf GmbH)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Design size RT 250: Country of operation: Germany • • • • • •

Max. centric payload: Max. length: Max. width: Min. height: Lifting height: Drive power:

300 t 8.4 m 7.0 m 1.7 m 0.6 m 186 kW

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

TAKRAF GmbH Torgauer Straße 336 D-04347 Leipzig Fon.: +49(0) 341 24 23 5 00 Fax: +49(0) 341 24 23 5 10 eMail: sales@takraf.com Internet: www.takraf.com

Pressebüro Beatrix Gebhardt-Seele Leonrodstraße 68 D-80636 München Fon: +49(0) 89 500315-0 Fax: +49(0) 89 500315-15 eMail: pressebuero@gebhardt-seele.de Internet: www.gebhardt-seele.de

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Design size RT 250: Country of operation: Germany. (Photos: Takraf GmbH)

Tenova TAKRAF is a competent partner for the development, planning, design, manufacture and supply of machines and technological plants of all kind, in particular plants, systems and equipment in the area of open cast mining and bulk materials handling.

Our bulk material handling equipment is utilized in ports, stockyards, power stations, steel making plants, in the cement industry and many more.

Mining companies from all over the world trust in the reliability of equipment, such as bucket wheel excavators, spreaders, crushing plants and belt conveyors made by Tenova TAKRAF as backbone of their mine production.

The wide variety of materials Tenova TAKRAF has handled over the decades combined with its know-how and the use of most modern technologies guaranty that the clients‘ needs are best served. Whether iron, copper, gold or nickel ore, coal, ash, petroleum coke, lignite ore any other bulk material; Tenova TAKRAF provides the solution.

The TAKRAF GmbH is part of the Tenova Group www.tenova.com.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Beckum | Germany

BEUMER Customer Support ensures reliable intralogistic processes world-wide:

Getting You Up-to-date in No Time

The highly qualified personnel of the BEUMER Customer Support offer technical support and machine maintenance world-wide. (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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achine malfunctions and breakdowns can cause long downtimes, especially in intralogistics, causing production and delivery to come to a complete halt. High-quality systems can help prevent such costly consequences beforehand, but they still require maintenance and service. This is where the BEUMER Group Customer Support experts come in: BEUMER offers qualified maintenance and service world-wide to ensure a high level of system availability.

One customer, for example, is Dangote, a cement manufacturer in Nigeria, where BEUMER specialists successfully increased the capacity of one of the older bucket elevators, using the latest heavy-duty technology.

African company Dangote, based in Lagos, Nigeria has two ambitious goals - to compete with the leading cement manufacturers world-wide and prepare for an upcoming construction boom. Africa is an emerging continent, where the demand for cement is steadily increasing due to the continuously growing population and the need for infrastructure development. Dangote has been using BEUMER systems such as loading systems, belt conveyors and bucket elevators for years. Systems from third-party suppliers are also used. „When it came to a belt misalignment on a bucket elevator used for feeding silos with a height of more than 60 meters, we repeatedly had to endure production downtimes“, explains Kornelius Thimm, head of Customer Support for BEUMER in Beckum, Germany. This is a typical problem, according to Thimm.

The system had to be stopped repeatedly for the workers to correct the error. In the long run, however, this needed to be corrected.

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Comprehensive Service The cement manufacturer had made various service agreements with BEUMER Customer Support. „On principle, our agreements are specially designed to meet the individual requirements of the customer“, explains Thimm. In order for them to be optimally tailored to meet the customer‘s needs, a BEUMER service technician evaluated all of Dangote‘s on-site systems. The agreements can range from only maintenance and inspection to a long-term placement of service personnel on site. BEUMER Belt Management, for example, helps to avoid downtime through regular inspections and timely replacement of bucket elevator belts. The Residential Service comprises technical support, preventive maintenance and inspection, emergency plans, system and process analyses and optimisation as well as spare parts and facility management.

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When necessary, the technicians arrive quickly on site so as to prevent long downtimes. (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

Modernisation that Pays Off Quickly BEUMER specialists work together with the customer to find a sustainable solution. „Our goal is to further improve trouble-free intralogistic processes in order to guarantee value-added material flow“, explains Thimm. In this case, the modernisation of the plant was recommended. „We didn‘t just want to repair the errors, but actively support the company to meet upcoming capacity and technology requirements“, says Thimm. After an in-depth consultation with BEUMER specialists, the belt and the buckets were replaced with the latest heavy-duty technology developed from BEUMER. This solution offers buckets that are mounted firmly to the back of the belt by segments and bolts. Belts with wire-free zones are used for the heavyduty bucket elevators just as with all BEUMER belt bucket elevators. The buckets can be fastened to the belt without damaging the steel wires or even cutting them. The traction forces of the bucket elevator belt are maintained to the full extent. The new bucket shape also allows for smoother running and therefore less noise generation.

Furthermore, the return pulleys were replaced. „The new conveyor belts are more resistant against mechanical wear, and they can transport coarse-grained material and high mass flows. All this makes the new heavy-duty bucket elevator the preferred product for this customer“, explains Thimm. This solution helps the cement manufacturer to increase the availability of the bucket elevator, reduce energy consumption and extend service life and makes the company more competitive in the long term, as opposed to the replacement of only one belt. „If we assume that the

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new BEUMER solution lasts twice as long as the old belt, the modification would have paid off after a short period of time“, confirms Thimm.

More than Just Service For the BEUMER Group, Customer Support is more than just service. Customer Support is a separate department on its own, independent of conveying and loading technology, palletising and packaging technology and sortation and distribution systems. „It‘s basically a company within the company“, explains Thimm. „We have our own Sales department, which allows us to implement projects independently.“ The goal is to support the customer for even better results. The head of Customer Support identifies a pronounced trend: There are still customers who invest in their own skilled maintenance personnel, but more and more companies want to delegate this responsibility.

BEUMER offers the customers an all-inclusive service everything from one source. BEUMER Group employees take on the responsibility for operating times, performance and economic efficiency of the systems and are trained regularly to stay up-to-date with the latest technology so the customer can concentrate on their core business. „Overtime, the number of technicians assigned to Dangote will increase to ensure machine availability as the increasing requirements will require a tremendous amount of time and work, impossible for one technician alone to accomplish“, explains Thimm.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY If the customer wishes to use their own maintenance personnel, Customer Support specialists can provide training to bring machine operator up-to-date and introduce new employees to the systems. This method ensures maximum operating time for the systems. Training is required for the initial installation, as well as a follow-up several months after the system has been running. At this time, the customer has the opportunity to ask questions related to their specific needs. „The training programmes are tailor-made for the customer and their systems“, Thimm points out. In the event there is still a system downtime that the customer is unable to correct on his own, qualified Customer Support technicians offer around-theclock support every day of the year worldwide, reducing downtime to a minimum. Our technicians can perform remote analyses, indicate corrective measures and offer quick and reliable solutions to correct the malfunctions, so the systems can be put quickly back in service. Additionally, we will also find the cause for the malfunction to prevent it from happening again.

Projects World-wide BEUMER Group implements projects world-wide. For example, BEUMER is the main contractor for the new distribution centre of a large iron ore exporter off the shore of Malaysia which consists of 17 troughed belt conveyors and a total length of twelve kilometres. The conveyors will ensure swift transport of iron ore from super-size freighters to the mainland. BEUMER will deliver and install the conveyors, put them into operation and take full charge of

engineering, all according to a strict timetable. At the port of Callao in Peru, BEUMER will be installing pipe conveyors with a length of around three kilometres for transporting copper, lead and zinc concentrates by the year 2014. In Canada, BEUMER is currently installing a conveyor with a length of 3.48 kilometres for a large mining concern. This will convey up to 6,000 tons of iron ore per hour. This large conveying system must withstand extreme temperatures of -40 degrees and heavy snowfalls. BEUMER has designed all mechanical and structural elements to withstand extremely low temperatures. This system is equipped with a feeding belt conveyor and a discharge belt with shuttletype discharger. With the takeover of Enexco Teknologies India Limited in 2011, BEUMER Group has expanded its business activities in India as well. This increased the company‘s market presence in the cement industry in one of the most important growth markets world-wide. These are only a few examples of BEUMER Group‘s world-wide presence. Our Customer Support experts are available at any time, so the customer will receive optimal support and a high level of machine availability from installation through the entire operating period.

Speaking the Same Language BEUMER sets high standards for their Customer Support employees. When systems are installed and used in other countries, BEUMER believes that the customer should have access to a Customer Support technician that originates from the same cultural background and speaks the same language. „For this reason we cannot just send any

BEUMER can upgrade bucket elevators with the heavyduty technology to increase their capacity. The new bucket shape ensures smoother running and less generation of noise. (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY colleague from Beckum to Africa or Southeast Asia“, says Thimm. Successful customer support requires successful communication. How is the customer positioned? What are their goals and how do they want to develop in the future?

These questions require tactfulness and cultural knowhow. BEUMER is a global company and capable of meeting this challenge. „We are in permanent contact with the company“, explains Thimm. BEUMER is not just dropping by for one or two days to do the basic maintenance work.

The goal is long-term support. „As all of the systems used by the customer need to be complementary, we also take into account the technical improvements of parts produced by third-party manufacturers“, says Thimm. Therefore, the technicians suggest adaptations to the mechanics and controlling systems of products that interact with BEUMER machinery. „Of course, we know our competitors and their differences“, he explains. For products that are not part of the BEUMER portfolio, Customer Support assumes the function of a general maintenance department: „In case of malfunctions, we correct them and carry out the maintenance work as indicated by the third-party supplier“, explains Thimm. In Nigeria, there are many Chinese suppliers in the market.

Dangote uses many Asian systems besides the BEUMER systems. „That is why we have a service technician on site who has also a lot of experience with the Chinese market and its products“, says Thimm.

The BEUMER Group The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employs about 3,500 people and achieves an annual turnover of about 512 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, the BEUMER Group is present in many industries the world over.

For further information visit: www.beumergroup.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Oelder Str. 40 59269 Beckum | Germany Internet: www.beumergroup.com Regina Schnathmann Tel. + 49 (0) 2521 24 381 eMail: Regina.Schnathmann@beumergroup.com Verena Breuer Tel. + 49 (0) 2521 24 317 eMail: Verena.Breuer@beumergroup.com

The new belts for the heavy-duty high capacity belt bucket elevators can be designed with a tensile load of up to 3,300 N/mm. (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY

Innovative and Efficient Solutions for challenging tasks in extraction, surface mining and surface forming.

T1255 Terrain Leveler

Vermeer has transcribed its long-standing experience in the area of rock mills into its new surface mill.

The T1255 is characterized by protected technology, intelligent design, excellent production and system stability.

Meanwhile the Terrain Leveler can process an area of up to 3.7 m width and 61 cm depth in one single run.

The machine has been designed to ablate all kinds of rocks, gypsum, coal and other material (e.g. concrete). This is done using a big, hydrostatically steered milling drum, which ablates the rock in a more efficient way and with a higher cutting depth.

The result: More coarse material with a low proportion of fine fraction.

www.vermeer.de Deutschland GmbH Puscherstr. 9 90411 Nuremberg, Germany

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NEWS & REPORTS DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG

DOLL at bauma Africa 2013 successful premiere!

esides Munich the largest trade fair for construction equipment worldwide has also established itself successfully in China and India. This year from 18 to 21 September the B South African metropolis Johannesburg was chosen to be the fourth exhibition venue. As Africa is currently experiencing a boom in the construction industry, more than 750 exhibitors from more than 38 countries and almost 15,000 mainly South African visitors contributed to an outstanding and successful event.

Also DOLL has recognised the potential of the African construction industry. Therefore, it was a matter of course that the leading manufacturer of transport solutions for this branch took part in this year’s bauma Africa; not least because the continent has always been an important pillar regarding its export activities. In cooperation with the local partner TFM Industries DOLL presented innovative heavy haulage vehicles of its product range especially tailored to the African market on an exhibition space of 250 m² in the outdoor area.

“The response of the international audience was highly positive and we were very satisfied with the number of trade visitors that we could welcome at our stand. But what especially impressed us was the quality of the visitors and their enquiries”, says Pierre Marx, DOLL’s sales representative for Africa.

The exhibition’s focus was mainly on the DOLL S4L, a semi low-loader with extendible frame, which was well received by the audience due to its multifunctionality. The 3-in-1 concept makes it possible to carry either construction equipment up to 60 t payload, ISO containers of 20” to 40” or long materials up to 22 m and is therefore the optimal and most modern transport solution for all transport companies.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG Mrs. Nadja Paulus Industriestrasse 13 77728 Oppenau /Germany Tel. +49 7804 49-341 eMail: napaulus@doll-oppenau.com Internet: www.doll-oppenau.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Caterpillar inc.

Cat® 770G and 772G Off-Highway Trucks

Have New Control Features, Refined Drive-Train, Designed-In Fuel

Economy, and Easy Serviceability

The new Cat® 770G and 772G off-highway trucks have been designed with major advancements in emissions technology, transmission and traction control systems; frame, drive-train, and cooling system enhancements; added operator amenities; and serviceability improvements.

Many of the outstanding features introduced on larger Cat G Series trucks are being incorporated on the new 770G and 772G models. With nominal rated payload capacities of 40 and 52 tons (36.3 and 47.1 mt), respectively, the new trucks use Cat C15 (770G) and C18 (772G) engines, with net power ratings of 477 (770G) and 550 (772G) horsepower (356 and 410 kW).

Engines and cooling Available in Tier 2/Stage II, Tier 3/Stage III, and Tier 4-Final/Stage IV configurations, the engines can be programmed to achieve the customer‘s specific fuel CAT 772G (Photo: CAT)

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economy goals. Two programmable modes are available: Economy and Adaptive Economy.

Economy Mode lets the customer select a derate value between .5% and 15%. Then, at the touch of a button, Economy Mode applies that steady power deration across all portions of the haul cycle.

With Adaptive Economy Mode, the truck monitors power demand, delivering fuel savings when possible and horsepower when needed, to optimize fuel economy throughout the haul cycle.

For further fuel savings, the new Auto Neutral Idle feature automatically places the transmission in Neutral gear after the brake is applied for more than 15 seconds while in a forward gear. This reduces parasitic drive-train loads and provides major fuel efficiency improvements.

Once the operator removes his foot from the brake, the transmission re-engages. This is completely transparent to the operator. Also, a hydraulically driven, on-demand cooling fan reduces power draw on the engine by operating only when required and only at the speed required.

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NEWS & REPORTS CAT 770G (Photo: CAT)

Tier 4 Final Components Caterpillar‘s solution for Tier 4 Final exhaust emissions on the C15 and C18 engines is Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). This technology has several stages.

The Cat Clean Emissions Module injects Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF, a solution of about 33% urea and 67% demineralized water) into the exhaust to react with any residual NOx to create ammonia. This exhaust is routed through an ammonia oxidation catalyst where it reacts with oxygen to create inert water and nitrogen.

The 21.2 L (5.6 gal) DEF tank, located next to the fuel tank, is formed of tough plastic. The DEF tank will need to be refilled at the same time as the diesel fuel tank, so service personnel can fill both tanks at the same time. The cab gauge cluster includes a DEF level gauge.

Because our trucks work in extreme temperatures, engine coolant is routed to the DEF injector to keep it cool, and to the DEF tank to thaw frozen DEF.

Drive-train, frame refinement The new transmission control system, Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy (APECS), provides a number of benefits, including improved shift quality, faster acceleration, better speed on grade and faster cycle times.

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torque spikes during shifts; reduces stress on the drive train which increases drivetrain component life; provides greater operator comfort and control, and reduces material spillage.

An optional advanced Traction-Control System uses the service brakes instead of the park brake components to modulate wheel slip. This change in design makes the system much more responsive to traction loss in the lower speed ranges, and improves speed on grade in wet, slippery conditions. This new system also assesses front wheel steering angle when determining traction slippage and adjusts the degree of allowance in wheel-speed differential that naturally increases between the inside and outside wheels when the machine is turning.

By assessing steering angle, it compensates for the outside wheel turning at a higher speed to improve traction.

Wheel stations feature a one-piece wheel-and-hub design that simplifies servicing and reduces leak potential.

The single-piece design reduces removal and installation time and the risk of brake cooling oil leakage. The new 19-inch Duo-Cone™ seal is a cast design that optimizes sealing performance by reducing linear velocities at the sealing interface. Additionally, cooling oil velocity has been reduced, lowering pressure at the Duo-Cone seal and further reducing the potential for leaks. Wheel stations are interchangeable (left and right), reducing the number of replacement parts. In addition, the design reduces the number of seals, improving reliability and simplifying the system.

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NEWS & REPORTS Frame designs for the 770G and 772G have been modified to more precisely balance weight and durability requirements, providing frames tailored to the truck‘s payload capacity, while maintaining the robust service life customers expect from Cat frames. Welds in critical stress areas are double-sided and ultrasonically tested to ensure integrity. High-strength steel is used throughout the frames to absorb the stress of impact loads, while proven box section construction manages torsion loads.

The Truck Payload Management System (TPMS) incorporates speed based re-weighing capability to monitor and store up to 2400 cycles of payloads and productivity data.

Operator environment and safety

Serviceability

The 770G and 772G have a new four post ROPS/FOPS structure that is integral with the cab. The center cab position provides ample interior room and creates a walk-in style cab, allowing the operator to easily enter and exit. The cab is resiliently mounted to the frame to dampen sound and vibration, and with the new Cat Series III Optimized Seat System, the 770G and 772G provide the operator support and comfort throughout the day with long-term durability.

All routine service points are accessible from secure platforms or from ground-level access, enhancing technician safety. Three spin-on fuel filters ensure fuel cleanliness, and the primary fuel filter incorporates a water separator and an electric priming pump.

To further enhance operator comfort, the cab comes standard with a left-hand power window and a right side sliding window for excellent cross ventilation. Also standard is an electronically controlled air conditioning system that allows the operator to set a preferred temperature that the system will maintain throughout the day.

Operator safety is enhanced with handrails, lighting, and a low-effort stair step system using a star pattern tread plate on the walkways, allowing the operator to safely get on and off of the truck. A new rear hinged door provides immediate accessibility to the cab, and new hand rails on the ROPS posts facilitate safely cleaning the front windshield.

Information Systems The 770G and 772G now come standard with VIMS™ 3G, Caterpillar‘s Vital Information Management System, Truck Production Management System (TPMS), TMPH (Ton Mile Per Hour) / TKPH (tonne Kilometer per Hour) tire management system, and Product Link (Standard or Cellular). The Advisor display in the cab provides an onboard interface for these information systems.

The TMPH (Ton Mile Per Hour) / TKPH (tonne Kilometer per Hour) system notifies the operator when manufacturer tire capacity (TMPH/TKPH) has been exceeded and provides operator with a warning.

Filters in the steering, braking, and transmission/torque converter circuits are sized to provide 1,000-hour service intervals, and a brake-wear indicator on the rear wheel groups is a standard feature. The new trucks also feature a warning system that alerts the operator when tire capacity limitations are exceeded, and an in-cab, fluid-monitoring system is available.

In addition, the Cat ET (Electronic Technician) service tool provides access to stored diagnostic data through the Cat Data Link, including the status of all engine parameters (throttle position, speed, timing, and fuel flow/consumption), plus data from transmission controls, including gear selection and shift times.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Caterpillar Corporate Trade Press Relations Francine Shore Tel: +44 (0)1455 826651 eMail: Shore_Francine_M@Cat.com

VIMS 3G provides diagnostic and prognostic information on the machine‘s critical components allowing for maximum uptime and improved maintenance and serviceability.

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NEWS & REPORTS Caterpillar inc.

Cat速 725C/730C Articulated Truck

Bare-Chassis Models Expand Customer Capability by

Accommodating Virtually Any Specialty-Equipment System

CAT 725C (Photo: CAT)

The Cat速 725C and 730C articulated truck bare-chassis models combine the proven durability, reliability and superior performance of Cat C Series articulated dump trucks with the capacity to mount specialty equipment, including application-specific bodies (coal and trash, for example), water tanks and spray systems, fuel- and lube-service components, hook-lift systems, containertransport systems, and flat-bed dump platforms. Through direct interaction with Caterpillar, Cat dealers and OEMs are prepared to work with customers in designing bare-chassis models to accommodate rear-mounted equipment systems that meet the requirements of virtually any application.

The 725C and 730C articulated truck bare-chassis models are available in two wheelbase lengths, standard and long. The long configuration allows Cat dealers and OEMs to design application-specific derivatives that can accommodate larger equipment systems, provide optimal payload capacity, and can lower the center of gravity for added stability-while leveraging the features and capabilities of the new C Series articulated truck.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Caterpillar Corporate Trade Press Relations Francine Shore Tel: +44 (0)1455 826651 eMail: Shore_Francine_M@Cat.com

CAT 730C (Photo: CAT)

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BROAD SERVICE SPECTRUM The BBM Group is active in a variety of future-orientated business areas: Our core business comprises mining, structural, underground and civil engineering as well as assembly. In addition, as an innovative company we have also embarked on the development and marketing of new IT technologies. Our services at a glance:

CONTACT: Operta-BBM

Dieter-aus-dem-Siepen-Platz 1 D-45468 Mülheim an der Ruhr PHONE +49 (0) 208 459 59-0 FAX +49 (0) 208 459 59-59 EMAIL info@operta-bbm.de

OPEN CAST MINING Excellent raw materials for successful construction projects Our quarries produce first-class rock for structural and civil engineering. Our stone fractions, high quality fine flints and architectural stone are used primarily in road construction and concrete production, and also in the chemical industry. BBM is also increasing in demand as a contract mining supplier for raw materials extraction.

MINING Top quality services based on experience BBM is an outstanding supplier of specialist underground mining services, in particular in Germany. Working on behalf of large mining companies, we assume responsibility of complete lots or provide personnel for all forms of mining and assembly work. Our teams are available for flexible application right across Europe. Our own workshop maintains our fleet of machines. BBM has also succeeded in making a name for itself as a contract mining supplier in the underground mining sector.

DIVERSE ACTIVITIES ACROSS EUROPE The proprietor-managed BBM Group has enjoyed success on the market since 1990 and is active in a wide range of business areas. Networked with internationally renowned cooperative partners, we support demanding projects throughout Europe. In doing so we apply the skills of around 1,000 highly qualified employees, who work with competence and commitment to ensure the seamless fulfilment of our orders. It is with maximum flexibility that we set benchmarks in quality and reliability. Thanks to rapid decision-making and the central steering of all activities, we offer integrated solutions from a single source and generate tailored solutions – in all business sectors.

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NEWS & REPORTS BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

New at BEUMER:

Andre Tissen takes over

the Cement business unit!

Andre Tissen (43) has been Manager of the Cement business unit at BEUMER Group in Beckum since October 2013. In this function, he controls and coordinates the global competence center for this industry. Tissen is responsible for the marketing of the product portfolio, the strategic development and strengthening of the international sales team, the optimization of the overall sales structure and for smooth communication between the factories throughout the world. „I will continue to promote our international alignment with this global competence center“, says Tissen. In order to create even more benefit for the customer, he will be combining the synergies of all subsidiaries in the BEUMER Group which are active in this field. „My objective is to extend the existing market leadership, which we enjoy in various sectors, to the whole of building materials handling.“ Previously, Andre Tissen has already held various responsible sales positions in companies which are internationally active in the cement industry. Before joining BEUMER, he worked as Sales Manager, Europa & Key Accounts, at a conveyor equipment specialist.

Andre Tissen is Director, Business Unit Cement, at BEUMER Group in Beckum.

(Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Oelder Str. 40 59269 Beckum | Germany Internet: www.beumergroup.com Regina Schnathmann Tel. + 49 (0) 2521 24 381 Regina.Schnathmann@beumergroup.com Verena Breuer Tel. + 49 (0) 2521 24 317 Verena.Breuer@beumergroup.com

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About BEUMER Group BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, BEUMER Group employs about 3,500 people and achieves an annual turnover of about 512 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, BEUMER Group is present in many industries worldwide. For further information visit www.beumergroup.com.

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NEWS & REPORTS HAVER & BOECKER

Dr. Reinhold Festge elected president of the VDMA Karl Haeusgen and Carl Martin Welcker elected vice presidents

Dr. Reinhold Festge, Managing Partner of HAVER & BOECKER in Oelde, Germany, has been elected as the new president of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) for the next three years.

(Photo: HAVER & BOECKER)

Dr. Reinhold Festge elected president Dr. Reinhold Festge, Managing Partner of HAVER & BOECKER in Oelde, Germany, has been elected as the new president of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) at a gathering of its members in Stuttgart on 18 October 2013. He succeeds Dr. Thomas Lindner of the Groz-Beckert KG in Albstadt who served as president of the VDMA since 2010.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: HAVER & BOECKER DRAHTWEBEREI UND MASCHINENFABRIK Carl-Haver-Platz 3 | 59302 Oelde Tel.: +49 2522 30 0 | Fax: +49 2522 30 403 eMail: info@haverboecker.com Internet: www.haverboecker.com

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Reinhold Festge was born in Oelde on November 10, 1945. After completing his medical school studies he majored in Business Administration and then became managing director of Haver + Beumer Latinoamericana in Brazil. From 1985 to 1987 he served as managing director of HAVER FILLING SYSTEMS in the USA. Since 1987 he has been the personally liable managing partner of HAVER & BOECKER in Oelde. HAVER & BOECKER was founded in 1887 and currently employs over 2700 workers worldwide. In 2012 the group had a sales turnover of 402 million euros. The company’s product range extends from products for packing and mineral processing technology to wire weaving and woven wire products for industrial and architectural application.

Festge is a member of the restricted board and sits on the main board of the VDMA. From 1998 to 2004 he was chairman of the VDMA professional association for construction and building material machinery. He was chairman of the VDMA state federation of North Rhine Westphalia from 2005 to 2011.

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Komatsu:

Komatsu Australia

GROUND-BREAKING TECH STANDS UP TO THE TEST!

“Geotech has been committed to using KVX equipment since it was incorporated 14 years ago” A leading New Zealand-based geotechnical engineering company has found success in country-wide ground engineering projects, thanks in part to utilising Komatsu’s advanced ground-engaging tools.

Geotech’s general manager Neil May said “the burgeoning company had been committed to KVX groundengaging tools since its incorporation in 2000.”

“Geotech has been committed to using KVX equipment since it was incorporated 14 years ago,” he said.

“At the heart of it, it comes down to the steel – it’s just good steel, pure and simple.

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​ Geotech‘s Komatsu PC1250SP with KVX GET (Source: Komatsu Australia)

“The KVX system’s fantastic metallurgy means KVX tools just won’t break or come loose and fall in the crusher, but instead deliver fantastic penetration for thousands of hours.

“We don’t use anything else; be it on our excavators, wheel loaders or boggers, anything we can fit the KVX system to, we do.”

Beyond enduring the hard-rock environments in which Geotech operates, Mr May said “the unique design of Komatsu’s KVX system produced consistently strong results in various applications.

“We’ve been working through solid granite to get down to the coal, but the KVX system seems unfazed by the hard rock,” he said.

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NEWS & REPORTS “And when we get down to the coal, well, KVX goes through coal like a hot knife through butter.

“You can stand back and watch the operators for a while – with KVX, they get a full bucket every time.

“KVX equipment is easy to swap and simple to use, plus you can get double lifespans out of each engaging tooth by rotating them – that’s just good tech.”

Mr May said the first consideration for any new piece of equipment on Geotech’s fleet is to fit Komatsu’s KVX system.

“If your machines have KVX, it’s a good match – you’ll always be using the right tooth for the job.

“Komatsu manages a range of different sites to ensure we have a full supply of KVX teeth and wear bars, so we know we can rely on our equipment 100 per cent of the time.”

Based on the West Coast of New Zealand, Geotech Ltd is a ground engineering company that specialises in large scale mining, hard and soft rock tunnelling, slope stabilisation, pressure grouting, bulk to precision blasting, industrial rope access and geotechnical ground investigation.

Geotech is focused on high-end contracting in extreme, challenging and in environmentally and culturally sensitive sites.

Current major projects include being the primary contractor onsite at Strongman mine, under the guidance of long-term client Solid Energy.

​ Geotech‘s Komatsu PC1250SP with KVX GET (Source: Komatsu Australia)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Komatsu Australia Sean Taylor Managing Director & CEO, Komatsu Australia Across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia Phone: Australia : 1300 566 287

New Zealand : 0800 566 2878

New Caledonia: +687 435 306 eMail: kcsc1@komatsu.com.au Internet: www.komatsu.com.au

About Komatsu Komatsu was founded in Komatsu city in 1921. Komatsu built its first crawler tractor more than 65 years ago and has since developed the world’s most extensive range of earthmoving, mining, construction and utility equipment. Komatsu Australia today offers a full product line up with quality parts and reliable service to meet all our customers’ needs in the earthmoving industries. Komatsu products are directly marketed, serviced and supported throughout Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia by Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd. Komatsu Australia’s factory ownership and national coverage ensure the shortest possible lines of communication between factories and our distribution outlets, allowing Komatsu Australia to respond to customer needs and special requests in a timely and efficient manner – and to offer a ‘user-friendly’ consistency of services and commercial arrangements nationwide.

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Komatsu:

Komatsu Australia

HIGH-CAPACITY WA900S WIN OVER OPERATORS AT WHYALLA IRON ORE LOADING FACILITY!

​​Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader (Source: Komatsu Australia)

Komatsu‘s WA900-3 Wheel Loader put to the test at Whyalla BIS Industries has recently taken delivery of four Komatsu WA900-3 wheel loaders – chosen for their ability to handle higher capacities in confined spaces – to handle iron ore in a ship-loading facility at Whyalla, South Australia.

Bis Industries, a leading provider of logistical support solutions to the mining and resource sectors and related industries, was recently awarded a contract by Arrium Mining (formerly OneSteel) to provide ore handling services at Arrium’s Whyalla steel works.

According to Hadyn Shepherd, Bis Industries’ General Manager, Mining Services SA, the ore is railed from Arrium’s Middle Back Ranges mine to an ore stockpiling shed at Whyalla. Here the WA900s load the ore into a hopper, which feeds a conveyor feeding the facility’s ship loader.

With the ore having a density of 2600 kg per cubic metre, the loaders are fitted with 8.9 cu m buckets.

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Two WA900s were delivered in November 2012, with another two delivered in late June 2013.

The loaders’ hours of operation revolve around when they are required to load ships; currently they are likely to be doing 3000-4000 hours annually, but this could potentially go up to 6000 hours, said Hadyn.

Since being delivered, he said the new loaders had turned in a very good performance.

“We’ve had no issues with them, and the operators love them.

“We had an initial problem of ‘it’s not another brand’, but once they started driving the Komatsu machines they were a lot happier with them – they have better operator comfort, they don’t bounce around as much.”

Hadyn said capacity of the WA900s was a key issue in deciding to go with Komatsu loaders.

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NEWS & REPORTS “Being inside a shed, turning circles and dimensions are pretty critical for us.

“With the Komatsu loaders, from a turning circle point of view, compared with an equivalent sized machine in another brand, the capacity is around 20% more.

“Because we are feeding a hopper, and we are contracted to feed it at a certain rate, every bit more per bucket that I can get in there, the quicker our feed rates are,” he said.

“We also use WA900s in Western Australia, in another part of our business, and I got some feedback internally, which told me there was no reason not to buy them.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Komatsu Australia Sean Taylor Managing Director & CEO, Komatsu Australia Across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia Phone: Australia : 1300 566 287

New Zealand : 0800 566 2878

New Caledonia: +687 435 306 eMail: kcsc1@komatsu.com.au Internet: www.komatsu.com.au

“Another key reason for us moving to Komatsu was Andrew Fowkes [Komatsu Australia Account Manager, Northern Area, South Australia].

“We have been predominantly another brand, but Andrew has put a lot of work in and convinced me to give these a go,” Hadyn said.

About Komatsu Komatsu was founded in Komatsu city in 1921. Komatsu built its first crawler tractor more than 65 years ago and has since developed the world’s most extensive range of earthmoving, mining, construction and utility equipment. Komatsu Australia today offers a full product line up with quality parts and reliable service to meet all our customers’ needs in the earthmoving industries. Komatsu products are directly marketed, serviced and supported throughout Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia by Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd. Komatsu Australia’s factory ownership and national coverage ensure the shortest possible lines of communication between factories and our distribution outlets, allowing Komatsu Australia to respond to customer needs and special requests in a timely and efficient manner – and to offer a ‘user-friendly’ consistency of services and commercial arrangements nationwide.

​​Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader (Source: Komatsu Australia)

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Komatsu:

Komatsu Australia

OZCON HAS STRONG PREFERENCE FOR D375 DOZERS IN MINE WORK!

D375 DOZERS IN MINE WORK Paul Molinari, owner of WA-based mine rehabilitation specialist Ozcon Enterprises, has a strong preference for Komatsu D375A dozers over any other model – having owned more than 30 of the units over the past 20-odd years.

Paul is currently working on projects in the Pilbara region as well as Perth subdivisions, after starting out in the Kalgoorlie and Eastern Goldfields region, where on one mine he had six D375As working around the clock for 11 years.

Currently he owns two D375A-5s, three D375A-5EOs and a D375A-6 delivered in March 2012.

“The main reason I go with the D375As is the reliability and machine life before you have to start spending big money on them,” he said.

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​​ Paul Molinari with his D375A dozer (Source: Komatsu Australia)

“I’ve run these dozers up to 22,000 hours and put no replacement components into them.

“They can certainly rip; they’ll outperform any other dozer by far in ripping, and they are as good as any other machine in dozing,” said Paul.

“For example, in our Perth subdivision work we rip that hard limestone, which people think they need the larger dozers for, but the D375As handle it quite well.”

He also finds that more experienced operators prefer the Komatsu dozers.

“The more experienced blokes, who really can operate a dozer, they really like them.

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NEWS & REPORTS “I’m talking about the older, experienced operators – some of who have been with me for 11 years – and they sit in them and do their 2000-2500 hours each year and they are still going.

“Now, whether it is a myth or whatever that gets into these kids’ heads, they do say that Komatsu dozers are rougher to ride in, but, like I said, you get more experienced blokes and they reckon that they are more comfortable, have better vision, are quieter, and have a nicer feel.

“If the ground is rough, they just slow down a bit – and when you are tramming over bloody big blue rocks, it doesn‘t matter what machine you are in, it‘s going to be rough,” Paul said.

And while he hasn’t driven the latest Dash-6 dozer, reports from his operators are very positive.

“The feedback from the guys is that it’s very nice inside the cab, plus they have another 100 hp more, so they are certainly a very powerful machine,” he said.

In terms of service and support from Komatsu Australia, Paul “has never had a drama”.

“We do a lot of the servicing work ourselves, but I’ve never had any issues with Komatsu.

“Under warranty, they do what they have to do, and if I ever call their fitters or electricians, I don’t have any dramas.

“They’ve always given me good service and support; it’s all good,” said Paul.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Komatsu Australia Sean Taylor Managing Director & CEO, Komatsu Australia Across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia Phone: Australia : 1300 566 287

New Zealand : 0800 566 2878

New Caledonia: +687 435 306 eMail: kcsc1@komatsu.com.au Internet: www.komatsu.com.au

About Komatsu Komatsu was founded in Komatsu city in 1921. Komatsu built its first crawler tractor more than 65 years ago and has since developed the world’s most extensive range of earthmoving, mining, construction and utility equipment. Komatsu Australia today offers a full product line up with quality parts and reliable service to meet all our customers’ needs in the earthmoving industries. Komatsu products are directly marketed, serviced and supported throughout Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia by Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd. Komatsu Australia’s factory ownership and national coverage ensure the shortest possible lines of communication between factories and our distribution outlets, allowing Komatsu Australia to respond to customer needs and special requests in a timely and efficient manner – and to offer a ‘user-friendly’ consistency of services and commercial arrangements nationwide. ​​ Paul Molinari with his D375A dozer (Source: Komatsu Australia)

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Komatsu:

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Komatsu America’s Complimentary Maintenance Program Komatsu CARE Celebrates Milestone!

Rolling Meadows, IL, November 2013 — Komatsu America Corp. and its distributor Power Motive Corporation celebrated the completion of Komatsu CARE®’s 10,000th service interval. Komatsu America pioneered the construction industry’s complimentary maintenance programs for its Tier 4 machines with launch of Komatsu CARE in 2011.

Komatsu CARE Celebrates Milestone Whether the equipment is leased or owned, Komatsu CARE covers all factory-scheduled maintenance intervals on Tier 4 Interim Komatsu® construction equipment for the first 3 years or 2,000 hours (whichever occurs first), as well as two complimentary Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter (KDPF) exchange units for the first 5 years, or 9,000 hours, whichever comes first. The complimentary maintenance program is available at all North American distributors and is transferable to new owners, upon resale, within the United States and Canada.

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“Programs, like Komatsu CARE, strengthen the relationship between the customer and distributor and demonstrate the unrivaled product support that Komatsu provides in this industry,” said Mike Hayes, Director of Service Marketing and Distributor Development for Komatsu America Corp. “Komatsu is committed to programs like Komatsu CARE because they protect the customer’s investment and ensure that their assets remain productive.” Hayes continued, “We also work closely with our distributors like Power Motive to ensure that they have

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The Komatsu CARE program is similar to complimentary maintenance programs that have been very successful within the luxury auto industry. Those programs, like Komatsu CARE, can increase residual values on lease returns, increase the price of used vehicle sales, and increase the longevity of component life. Over 96 percent of our Tier 4 Interim customers have received at least one Komatsu CARE complimentary maintenance service since its launch in 2011.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Power Motive Corporation Phone: (303)-355-5900

New Zealand : 0800 566 2878

New Caledonia: +687 435 306 eMail: info@powermotivecorp.com Internet: www.powermotivecorp.com Komatsu America Corp.

One Continental Towers 1701 W. Golf Road Rolling Meadows, IL. 60008 | U.S.A. Tel. 1 (847) 437-5800 Internet: www.komatsuamerica.com

About Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., the world’s second largest manufacturer and supplier of earth-moving equipment, consisting of construction, mining and compact construction equipment. Komatsu America also serves forklift and forestry markets. Through its distributor network, Komatsu offers a state-of-the-art parts and service program to support the equipment. Komatsu has proudly been providing high-quality reliable products for nearly a century. Visit the website at www.komatsuamerica.com/ for more information.

About Power Motive Corporation Power Motive Corporation was founded in 1959 as a distributor of small industrial construction equipment. Through the years, the company has expanded its product offerings and industries served which consists of: construction, utility, energy, agricultural, forestry, infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, quarry, recycling, transport, paving and several others. PMC represents worldclass manufacturers who are leaders in their industry. PMC is the Komatsu dealer in Colorado and Wyoming, but also represent some other prestige global suppliers including: KPI-JCI, Astec, Takeuchi, Sakai, Sandvik, Morbark, NPK, Fecon and more.

Should you have any questions, concerns or comments about PMC, please give us a call at (303)-355-5900 or send us an email at info@powermotivecorp.com. ​​ Komatsu America Corp. and its distributor Power Motive Corporation celebrated the completion of Komatsu CARE®’s 10,000th service interval (Photo: Komatsu America Corp.)

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New “S” type Gyratory Cone Crushers launch event a great success:

Sandvik Mobiles New “S” !

Over 100 customers, distributors and members of the press joined Sandvik Construction Mobiles on the 7th and 8th October, as the New “S” type gyratory cone crusher range received its official launch in Northern Ireland.

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ver 100 customers, distributors and members of the press joined Sandvik Construction Mobiles on the 7th and 8th October, as the New “S” type gyratory cone crusher range received its official launch in Northern Ireland. At the launch event the guests were treated to excellent hospitality at a local hotel, undertook a tour of the Sandvik Ballygawley facilities, participated in interactive seminars / presentations, and most importantly, saw the QS441 and QS331 demonstrated at a local quarry.

New “S” type Gyratory Cone Crushers launch event a great success Sandvik’s “S” type gyratory cone crusher has proven itself in stationary applications for over 30 years, becoming one of the most reliable, versatile and productive cone crushers on the market today. This proven piece of technology has now been incorporated into self-contained, diesel driven, track-mounted plant, offering customers superior performance, and high product quality, in a fully

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mobile version. The two models which mark the launch of the new mobile range comprise of the larger QS441 56 ton unit, which features the class leading CS440 cone, and the smaller, more compact 36 ton QS331, which incorporates the CS430 cone crusher.

The launch of the new mobile “S” type gyratory cone crusher range, which will enable customers to benefit from Sandvik’s expertise in cone crushers, but now in a mobile platform, required a launch event to match these exciting developments. Hence, customers, members of the press and Sandvik stakeholders from around the world, were all

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invited to join with Sandvik Mobiles at a two day event in Northern Ireland on the 7th and 8th of October, in order to see the QS441 and QS331 at first hand.

Hospitality and accommodation were arranged at the outstanding 5 Star Loch Erne Resort, near Enniskillen (the location of this year’s G8 Summit), with the first day of the launch event enabling guests to become familiar with the crushers and facilities. The guests were invited to join in a “walk-round” of the crushers, then participate in presentations and seminars on the new machines, as well as ones on recycling and quarrying.

On the second day of the launch event a full schedule of activities was laid on, with the guests being warmly welcomed to the Ballygawley facility, before being taken to a local quarry. Here the QS441 and QS331, as well as two other new additions to the Mobiles’ Premium range, the QE141 Scalper and QI341 Prisec™ Impactor, were demonstrated to general acclaim. After a buffet lunch reception the guests were then given a full tour of the Ballygawley production facilities.

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Over 100 customers, distributors and members of the press joined Sandvik Construction Mobiles on the 7th and 8th October, as the New “S” type gyratory cone crusher range received its official launch in Northern Ireland.

(Photos: Sandvik Construction)

The two day launch event in Northern Ireland proved to be the perfect occasion for the introduction of the latest additions to the Sandvik Mobiles product range. The activities laid on enabled Sandvik to fully introduce the features of these new products, help customers identify how they will be able to benefit from them, as well as seeing Sandvik’s first class Ballygawley facilities at first hand.

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Over 100 customers, distributors and members of the press joined Sandvik Construction Mobiles on the 7th and 8th October, as the New “S” type gyratory cone crusher range received its official launch in Northern Ireland.

(Photos: Sandvik Construction)

Contact:

Sandvik Construction Melissa Baker Marketing Communications, Mobile Crushers and Screeners Tel. +44 (0) 1283 212121 eMail: melissa.baker@sandvik.com Internet: www.construction.sandvik.com

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Sandvik Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2012 the Group had about 49,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of more than 98,000 MSEK..

Sandvik Construction Sandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group providing solutions for virtually any construction industry application encompassing such diverse businesses as surface and underground rock quarrying, tunneling, excavation, demolition, road building, recycling and civil engineering. The range of products includes rock tools, drilling rigs, breakers, bulk-materials handling and crushing and screening machinery. In 2012 sales amounted to more than 9,700 MSEK, with approximately 3,300 employees (pro forma rounded numbers).

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Rammer 7013 hydraulic hammer:

Breaking Glass in Switzerland!

A Rammer 7013 hydraulic hammer, mounted on a Demlone excavator, is playing a key role in the demolition of a former safety glass manufacturing plant in Switzerland. (Photos: Sandvik Construction)

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Rammer 7013 hydraulic hammer, mounted on a Demlone excavator, is playing a key role in the demolition of a former safety glass manufacturing plant in Switzerland. Through the deployment of a formidable array of specialized equipment, the arduous process was satisfactorily completed, even though some of the heaviest beams were more than a meter thick, with the contractor also required to process around 10,000 cubic meters of concrete, and 1,000 tons of steel.

In 2012 the Temperit Company, located in Hinwil, Switzerland, a key producer of safety glass, ceased manufacturing. The cessation of operations at the plant resulted in the premises being demolished, with the materials from the site being recycled where possible, with the resulting demolition and recycling of 77,000 cubic meters of material, in an enclosed space, being undertaken over a contract period of approximately 10 weeks.

Custom-Built Solution In order to facilitate the demolition and recycling of the Hinwil factory, demolition and construction specialist, Toggenburg AG Winterthur, was brought in. Founded 85 years ago, the company now has approximately 300 employees, and 32 machines, that are used in a variety of demolition, earthmoving and environmental applications. To cope with this demolition in the required time, Toggenburg put its newly-delivered CAT Demlone DEM100 demolition

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excavator to work on the site. The excavator, the first that Toggenburg has had custom-built to its own specifications, is based on a large CAT385C excavator, but is fitted with a 34 meter high reach boom. Additionally the machine is equipped with an OilQuick coupler, and with attachments the machine is able to deal with weights of up to 5.1 tons at full height.

In the preplanning, and realization of the Temperit project, Toggenburg’s Marcel Stadler and his team, relied on the experience of longtime partner, Avesco, which has supported the company for several decades. „Avesco not only has the products, but also the training and aftersales support capabilities,” Stadler says. “After so many years, we know each other very well, and we appreciate these personal relationships.” The resulting co-operation ensured that the new DEM100 machine was well prepared for the site in Hinwil, with attachments including a concrete cutter weighing over 10 tons, a ripper tooth almost two meters tall, and a 5.8 m3 capacity bucket.

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A Rammer 7013 hydraulic hammer, mounted on a Demlone excavator, is playing a key role in the demolition of a former safety glass manufacturing plant in Switzerland. (Photos: Sandvik Construction)

Big Hammer To remove the massive 3 x 3 x 1.5 meter machine foundations from the old factory system, a newly-acquired Rammer 7013 was deployed. Weighing in at seven tons, the Rammer hammer delivers optimum demolition power and performance, with Toggenburg reporting that the constant blow energy of the Rammer 7013 afforded by its FBE system was a key consideration in its use. Furthermore the unit’s noise and vibration damping made it the obvious choice to ensure maximum protection of the carrier machine, and the lowest possible noise levels. Further efficiencies were derived from a permanently filled energy accumulator, with this latter feature fully utilizing the energy from the excavator, and keeping this part of the hydraulic hammer maintenance free.

The performance and reliability of the Rammer hammer came as no surprise to Toggenburg, as the company has been a Rammer customer, and advocate, for more than 20 years. “This is the tenth Rammer hammer to join our fleet,” commented Marcel Stadler, who concludes, “and based on what we have seen so far, it will not be the last.”.

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Contact: Sandvik Construction Rafael Lopez, General Manager, Sales Tel. Mobile: +34 609 33 10 50 | Tel. Office: +34 96 132 30 10 eMail: rafa.lopez@sandvik.com | Internet: www.rammer.com

Sandvik Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2012 the Group had about 49,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of more than 98,000 MSEK.

Sandvik Construction Sandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group providing solutions for virtually any construction industry application encompassing such diverse businesses as surface and underground rock quarrying, tunneling, excavation, demolition, road building, recycling and civil engineering. The range of products includes rock tools, drilling rigs, breakers, bulk-materials handling and crushing and screening machinery. In 2012 sales amounted to more than 9,700 MSEK, with approximately 3,300 employees (pro forma rounded numbers).

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Sandvik Construction at Bauma Africa!

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andvik Construction took the opportunity of the first ever Bauma Africa to display core elements of the total solutions offering that has enabled Sandvik to become the partner of choice for the African construction industry. The exhibition itself proved an excellent show case opportunity for Sandvik Construction, with stand visitor numbers reaching unprecedented levels, whilst the products displayed, and the successful launch events, served to illustrate Sandvik’s focus on African customer needs.

Given the importance of the Bauma Africa to the continents construction industry, Sandvik introduced not only the very latest developments from the world leading product ranges, with a very African focus, but also emphasized commitment to customers, and their specific business requirements. In fact the Sandvik theme for Bauma Africa 2013 encapsulated this approach – “your needs; our focus”.

Bauma Africa thus enabled Sandvik Construction to meet with African customers, introduce the Sandvik offering to companies and individuals lacking familiarity, and proved to be the perfect opportunity to launch new products. The latter included: • DH 350 - a diesel powered, crawler mounted, selfcontained down-the-hole drilling rig.

• CH 550 - part of the new generation of compact cone crushers providing optimum performance and good cubical shape.

• MCH 430 – a new modular plant.

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With the requirements of the African construction industry to the fore, Sandvik Construction highlighted solutions for Africa’s very specific business requirements.

Satu Ramo, Global Marketing Communications Manager, Sandvik Construction commented: “The Sandvik Construction range of equipment is perfect for African customers; the ranges enable the processing of materials from virgin rock right through to demolition residue, which can then be recycled for continued use. This customer focused approach saw Sandvik Construction unveil some new, and exciting, products and services, very much aimed at our African customers, all aimed at enhancing their profitability, improve efficiency, and yet minimize environmental damage.”

Sandvik hope that visitors to Bauma Africa enjoyed the opportunity to acquaint themselves with Sandvik Construction, see the new products with their particular African focus, and benefit from what was truly a “must see” show.

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NEWS & REPORTS Given the importance of the Bauma Africa to the continents construction industry, Sandvik introduced not only the very latest developments from the world leading product ranges, with a very African focus, but also emphasized commitment to customers, and their specific business requirements. In fact the Sandvik theme for Bauma Africa 2013 encapsulated this approach – “your needs; our focus”.

(Photos: Sandvik Construction)

Contact: Sandvik Construction Satu Ramo Global Manager Marketing Communications Mobile: +358 40 537 4020 Office Phone: +358 205 44 161 Fax: +358 205 44 160 www.construction.sandvik.com

Sandvik Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2012 the Group had about 49,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of more than 98,000 MSEK.

Sandvik Construction Sandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group providing solutions for virtually any construction industry application encompassing such diverse businesses as surface and underground rock quarrying, tunneling, excavation, demolition, road building, recycling and civil engineering. The range of products includes rock tools, drilling rigs, breakers, bulk-materials handling and crushing and screening machinery. In 2012 sales amounted to more than 9,700 MSEK, with approximately 3,300 employees (pro forma rounded numbers).

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CDE M2500:

M2500 employed on silica sand washing plant for Tooperang Quarry

Tooperang Quarry has announced the completion of a silica sand washing plant at a new site near Adelaide, South Australia.

The plant has been supplied by CDE and is producing glass sands for use by Owens-Illinois (O-I) (Photos: CDE Global)

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ooperang Quarry has announced the completion of a silica sand washing plant at a new site near Adelaide, South Australia. The plant has been supplied by CDE and is producing glass sands for use by Owens-Illinois (O-I) at its glass bottle manufacturing plant in Adelaide.

M2500 employed on silica sand washing plant for Tooperang Quarry Dezember 2013 - Die kontinuierliche Entwicklung neuer TeThe new turnkey plant includes a range of equipment from the CDE product portfolio including the M2500 with integrated Counter Flow Classification Unit (CFCU), EvoWash fines recovery system, fine sand screens, attrition cells and spirals. The plant configuration also includes an AquaCycle thickener which reduces the volume of fresh water required to feed the washing plant by more than 90%.

The design feed rate to the plant is 100 tons per hour and this produces 50 tons per hour of glass sand with an additional 30 tons per hour of concrete sand. The plant accepts -120mm feed to the M2500 hopper and this material is then transferred to the integrated ProGrade double deck rinsing screen. The top deck removes the 40120mm material to a stockpile while the bottom deck sends the 7-40mm material to another stockpile.

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The 0-7mm material collects in the ProGrade sump and is then pumped to a five deck fines screen. At this point the silica sand is screened at 0.43mm and the 0.43mm to 7mm material is sent to a separate EvoWash sand washing plant to allow for the production of concrete sand. Meanwhile, the 0-0.43mm material is sent to an EvoWash fines recovery plant where following delivery to the EvoWash sump the material is then pumped to the integrated hydrocyclone which removes the -63 micron material. The cyclone overflow containing the waste material is then sent to the AquaCycle thickener.

The underflow from the cyclone is delivered to the EvoWash dewatering screen before being transferred to the attrition cells. The function of the attrition cells is to assist with the removal of iron oxide and other deleterious materials from the silica sand. The iron oxide is adhered to the silica particles and must be scrubbed from the surface of the particles to allow removal later in the process.

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NEWS & REPORTS Refractory heavy minerals and iron oxide particles are then separated from the silica sand through the introduction of spiral classifiers. As these particles have a higher specific gravity than the silica sand particles, the spirals are able to perform the required separation. The rejects from the spirals – a sand product containing the liberated heavy mineral and iron oxide – is delivered to the EvoWash sand washing plant sump and is destined for the concrete sand product. The silica sand slurry is delivered to the sand sump on the M2500 where it is then pumped to the integrated counter flow classification unit (CFCU).

The CFCU unit is used to remove the <106um particles from the sand as required by the specification. The CFCU is an upward flow classifying unit which operates on the principle that an upward flow of water will cause the lighter particles to rise and the heavier particles to sink.

This facilitates the removal of any remaining fines while the silica sand slurry is then delivered to a dewatering screen.

The dewatered silica sand is transferred via an integrated stockpile conveyor. The fine material removed in the CFCU was sent to the concrete sand Evowash for recovery into the concrete product.

From an initial iron oxide (Fe2O3) content in the feed of 0.3% the glass sand is required to achieve 0.25% Fe2O3 in line with O-I’s sand specification for coloured glass.

The final product has less than 0.1% iron oxide. The FE2O3 content in the final silica sand product is reduced to 0.1% ensuring that it meets the specification required

by O-I at their Adelaide plant. “We are achieving the 0.1% figure consistently which is as important as achieving the reduction in the iron content” explains Chris McKeown, CDE Project Manager.

plants O-I employs around 900 people and produces almost 860,000 packed tonnes of glass products or around 3.4 billion containers each year.

Following successful completion of the project CDE have obtained Preferred Supplier Satus with O-I to support future sand processing requirements. O-I Procurement Director, David Abela said “The achievement of a consistent sand specification at Tooperang Quarry in accordance with our requirements, proves CDE’s silica sand processing capabilities. CDE also delivered the project in a very professional manner through its Project Management system and it is for this reason that we will continue to work with CDE to investigate glass sand supply opportunities in other parts of Australia.”

Contact: CDE Global LTD Peter Craven, Head of Marketing T: +44 28 8676 7900 eMail: pcraven@cdeglobal.com Internet: www.cdeglobal.com

Both the dewatered silica sand and concrete sands are subsequently stockpiled using 26m radial conveyors which ensure a stockpile capacity of 5000 tons. From an initial silica content of 93% for the excavated material the final product achieves +99% silica.

Waste water from the plant is processed by the AquaCycle thickener which recovers 90% of the water for re-circulation around the washing plant. The plant requires 400m3 per hour of water for its operation and the introduction of the AquaCycle ensures that the top up water supply is only 40m3 per hour. The sludge from the AquaCycle thickener is pumped to on-site settling ponds.

The glass sands produced by Tooperang Quarry will be used at O-I’s Adelaide plant in West Croydon which produces mainly wine bottles to supply Australia’s renowned wine industry. O-I’s Adelaide plant is one of four Australian O-I facilities. Across its four production

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Tooperang Quarry has announced the completion of a silica sand washing plant at a new site near Adelaide, South Australia. The plant has been supplied by CDE and is producing glass sands for use by Owens-Illinois (O-I) (Photos: CDE Global)

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Get Voting ...

CDE Global Reach National Finals of European Business Awards

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DE Global will today compete for the title of ‘National Public Champion’ in this year’s European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM International, as the public vote opens for the first time.

CDE Global Reach National Finals of European Business Awards Already named as one of the national champions in the UKTI Award for innovation category in the internally judged part of the competition, CDE has created and submitted an online video entry, giving an in-depth story of their business and its successes. CDE will now compete against all other country national champions for the public vote and the company with the most votes will be named ‘National Public Champion’ for UK on 14th January.

David Watters, Managing Partner at RSM McClure Watters (left) with Brendan McGurgan, Managing Director of CDE Global. (Photos: CDE Global)

This first phase of the online voting is open from 11th November to 2nd January. All the videos for this year’s National Champions can be found at the European Business Awards website, www.businessawardseurope.com, the CDE Global video entry can be found at www. businessawardseurope.com/vote/detail/unitedkingdom/8213.

Brendan McGurgan, Managing Director, CDE Global says: “With just over 7 weeks for people to register their vote online, we are hoping that the public will support us. The public vote means a great deal for us because we, as a company, see this as a way for our existing and potential customers and clients to give their approval to our success. Our video entry showcases our growth to date and more importantly our continuous focus on innovation.”

The second public vote will take place between 14th January and 25th March and the result of this final round of voting is the selection of one overall ‘European Public Champion’ who will be announced and awarded at the Awards Gala event in May 2014.

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Contact: Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards said: “The public vote is a very important part of the Awards as it gives these entrepreneurial companies another way of showcasing their achievements to a wider audience across Europe. It was a huge success last year, with over 35,000 votes cast.”

He continued: “This year’s videos show some of the most successful and sustainable companies in Europe and we hope that anyone interested in business will take some time to watch the videos, either from their own country or from other countries, and then cast their vote.”

Separately the video entries from all 527 National Champions representing 31 countries across Europe will be reviewed and scored by the European Business Awards’ panel of judges and on 14 January 2014, the Chairman of Judges will announce the 100 Ruban d’Honneur recipients.

The overall European winners of the ten European Business Awards categories will be announced at the same time as the European Public Champion at the Gala Event in May.

To register your vote for CDE Global, please visit www.businessawardseurope.com/vote/ detail/united-kingdom/8213 For more information on the European Business Awards, please visit www. businessawardseurope.com.

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CDE Global LTD Ursula O’Dowd Marketing Executive T: +44 28 8676 7900 eMail: uodowd@cdeglobal.com Internet: www.cdeglobal.com

About CDE Global Over the last 20 years CDE Global has grown to be recognised as the leading supplier of washing equipment for quarries and mines on the global market.

We are unique, bold and original in everything we do. We have sold, installed and commissioned more compact washing plants than any other company in the world.

Our areas of expertise include sand washing, dust washing, lignite removal, construction & demolition waste recycling and various areas of waste water treatment. A combination of substantial industry experience and a team of dedicated, highly skilled engineers, have established CDE as a global market leader with a reputation for product development, innovation and excellence.

We have a track record of bringing new products to market which enhance the efficiency and productivity of your washing plant. In the last 2 years these developments have included the M2500 mobile washing plant, our Aggmax attrition system, the Rotomax logwasher, significant enhancements to the range of Aquacycle thickeners that we produce as well as our S:Max sludge screen and D:Max grit classification system for application in the processing of waste from municipal waste water treatment.

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Trained Operators Are Valuable Assets, ... Not Just a H & S Compliance ...

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lobal Service Manager for CDE, Ryan Barker explores the advantages of ensuring plant operators and site engineers receive regular and adequate training…

We are all aware of the tight legislative requirements when it comes to onsite safety and the operation of machinery.

Quarrying has inherent dangers and it’s from this premise that this industry is so heavily governed by Health & Safety laws. There is a legal onus on companies to provide adequate frameworks of training to ensure that everyone working within this type of environment is competent for the work they carry out on a daily basis as laid out in The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Part 2 Regulation 9 (1).

But what about the other affects that the provision of adequate training can have on both general site operations and your business as a whole?

CDE Global Service Manager, Ryan Barker.

(Photos: CDE Global)

Very often employers don’t recognise the added value of trained operators over and above legal requirements. The primary focus for a company is obviously to provide a safe working environment for employees but other benefits exist and are often undervalued.

In the UK training is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for any employees who will operate quarry equipment.

It has therefore become standard practice to ensure that operators are properly trained to have the experience and knowledge to work safely at all times and part of this basic requirement includes the delivery of onsite inductions for all new individuals to site.

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NEWS & REPORTS Benefits to the Employer, More than just a legal tick-box exercise?

Setting aside the legislative tick-box exercise of which training is a prerequisite, adequate job-specific training can lead to substantial benefits for the employer and the workforce. This can include enhancing morale by raising operator confidence, reducing accidents and work-related injuries, reducing any potential damage to the plant, minimising plant repairs and increasing overall plant uptime and productivity. These benefits can help to substantially improve overall site processes and ensure smooth operation of the plant.

From recent experience, a company who did not wish to pay for on-site labour assistance assigned one of their untrained operators with the task of replacing a vibrating motor.

Vibrating motors need to be torqued to the correct level to ensure that the motors remain secure given the intensive vibrating. However, in this particular example, the motor dismounted itself after just a short period of time from being replaced and damaged the upper screening deck. This resulted in the cost of replacement parts and days of downtime before the plant was back in operation.

Having competently trained operators is critical as in this instance the problem would have been avoided had the appropriate training been put in place. With plant specific training, the savings would have been substantial for the customer here.

Most providers of quarry equipment offer training programmes that can be tailored to a specific company’s requirements. The most valuable approach is training conducted onsite within the environment where the operators will be working daily. Moreover, companies who provide tailored plant solutions should understand that your training requirements should reflect this and their programmes should be designed and delivered with this in mind.

Training at an advanced level will allow operators to fully appreciate all the intricacies of the plant in question and how each part affects the overall process. This could focus on optimisation techniques ensuring that individuals have the skills necessary to operate, maintain, optimise and recommission the plant.

When an operator fully understands how their plant operates from the initial feeding of raw material to the stockpiling of the commercial end product, they are aware

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of the mechanics of the plant and therefore the operational requirements. Whether it is from a virgin aggregate quarry, a mine or a C&D recycling plant, the raw material is subject to change and as a result of this, the operational requirements will need to be modified accordingly. To maximise the commercial value of the product, it is essential that an operator can succinctly identify any change in raw feed and have the specific knowledge to make the necessary plant modifications. Changes to the end products can range from cleanliness, levels of contamination, grade of material and chemical make-up which can all have an effect on the quality and value of the end product. A trained operator will have the knowledge to implement changes to avoid this.

Moreover, if companies have their own ‘in-house expert’, this will ultimately save money by avoiding costs associated with on-site labour charges. Trained, competent operators will have the required skills to change complex parts of the plant and diagnose or prevent any potential issues which will ensure maximum uptime.

Refresher Training & Recertification Although companies today are more meticulous about operator training and credentials for new employees, employers must also consider the benefits of refresher training. Operators who have been previously trained and only require an updated focus on certain aspects of the plant or at perhaps a more advanced level to enhance their knowledge of for example certain maintenance tasks should be afforded the opportunity to build on this. Training of this nature should focus on specific needs where an operator has been found less competent in certain aspects of plant operation rather than the adoption of a blanket approach.

This will result in a more efficient, skilled operator as opposed to just another administrative exercise. Not only will the operator in question have improved and enhanced their knowledge of a particular aspect, the employer will have a site operator who is able to perform and operate tasks competently without supervision.

The work here however doesn’t end once an operator is trained initially. We strongly recommended that all plant operators’ performance be re-assessed and recertified at least once every three years and this responsibility lies solely with the employer. The purpose of this is to identify any training gaps or requirements that would aid the operators performance and ultimately benefit the company overall. It is imperative therefore that employers certify and document appropriately trained operators and

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NEWS & REPORTS retain a record of their performance. A re-evaluation of a previously trained operator is also necessary where an operator has perhaps shown to underperform in certain tasks or had involvement in an accident or near miss situation. What is also imperative is that training is delivered for those operators who have been assigned to a different type of plant or the plant has been developed or changed in some respect. Regardless of the area and level of training, relevant copies of certificates should also be issued by the company delivering the training and this should reflect the nature of what was covered.

If training is not delivered, is not adequate or is not properly documented, regulatory bodies can levy fines on a company that is not compliant with the requirements.

Additionally, a company may hire a new plant operator who was recently trained by his or her previous employer.

This does not remove the onus however from the current employer, the company is still under a legal obligation to evaluate this new operator to ensure that the appropriate training specific to their plant is suitable and adequate.

Operator Training, A Valuable Investment Everyone working with plants in quarries and mines and other similar working environments must be competent for the work they do. They must be properly trained and have the experience and knowledge to work safely. In addition, training will often be required for people taking on new responsibilities or using new features of the plant in question. The benefits of having trained operators are therefore manifestly obvious; the primary benefits are twofold. Aside from the legal requirements and for a fraction of annual expenditure, training is a cost effective strategy which can result in a high-return on investment through reduced maintenance costs, increased productivity and high quality products.

About CDE Global Over the last 20 years CDE Global has grown to be recognised as the leading supplier of washing equipment for quarries and mines on the global market.

We are unique, bold and original in everything we do. We have sold, installed and commissioned more compact washing plants than any other company in the world.

Our areas of expertise include sand washing, dust washing, lignite removal, construction & demolition waste recycling and various areas of waste water treatment. A combination of substantial industry experience and a team of dedicated, highly skilled engineers, have established CDE as a global market leader with a reputation for product development, innovation and excellence.

We have a track record of bringing new products to market which enhance the efficiency and productivity of your washing plant. In the last 2 years these developments have included the M2500 mobile washing plant, our Aggmax attrition system, the Rotomax logwasher, significant enhancements to the range of Aquacycle thickeners that we produce as well as our S:Max sludge screen and D:Max grit classification system for application in the processing of waste from municipal waste water treatment.

Contact: CDE Global LTD Ursula Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dowd Marketing Executive T: +44 28 8676 7900 eMail: uodowd@cdeglobal.com Internet: www.cdeglobal.com

CDE Global Service Engineer on site (Photos: CDE Global)

Training is a critical factor in providing site operatives with an understanding as to how they can support and maximise the achievement of a maximum throughput of material.

Properly trained employees better understand the operation of the plant, resulting in more efficient operations.

Training is time and money well spent; it is an investment rather than an expense which can result in fewer injuries and lower insurance premiums. An effective plant operator training programme can maximise uptime and increase productivity, benefiting the employee, the company and the ultimately the customer.

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ContiTech Supports Mine Development with Intelligent Conveyor Belt Solutions

ContiTech AG

• Energy-optimized conveyor belts reduce energy consumption by up to 25% • Modern belt monitoring systems like Conti®Protect and Conti®Inspect ensure safe and reliable operation with minimal maintenance costs

ContiTech Supports Mine Development with Intelligent Conveyor Belt Solutions

Innovative product solutions protect the environment

Hanover, December 2013. A large-scale project is now under way, and the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group is delivering conveyor belts and belt monitoring systems for the development and expansion of the Chilean copper mine in El Teniente, which is run by mine operator Codelco. More than 20 kilometers of steel cord belts are to be installed between 2013 and 2017. „We are absolutely delighted to be involved in this large-scale project and to support the expansion with our innovative products,“ says Claus Peter Spille, head of the Mining World segment at the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group. ContiTech conveyor belt systems have already been used in previous projects of Codelco.

The conveyor belt specialist received this latest order via Tenova TAKRAF from Leipzig.

The project Nuevo Nivel Mina is intended to open up new copper reserves in deeper layer of the mountain so that mining can now take place underground. With the new conveyor belt system, which will transport the mined rock, the mine operator implements energy-saving solutions.

The steel cord belts from ContiTech are manufactured with an XLL Compound, a special, energy-optimized rubber composition. Since this rubber compound significantly improves visco-elastic properties, the indentation rolling resistance on the conveyor belt system is minimized. In comparison with conventional conveyor belts, this enables energy consumption during the transport of raw materials to be cut by up to 25%. In this way, energy costs and CO2 emissions can be significantly reduced.

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NEWS & REPORTS Improved safety and reliability thanks to electronic monitoring Alongside energy-optimized steel cord belts, the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group is supplying innovative electronic conveyor belt monitoring and inspection systems for El Teniente. These systems are well suited for the diverse challenges of the copper mine and guarantee a high degree of safety and reliability.

Conti®Protect monitoring systems protect conveyor belt systems against serious damage, thereby making a major contribution to enhanced operational reliability by reducing the number and length of malfunction-related downtimes.

Conti®Protect Splice Elongation Measurement is designed to monitor larger conveyor belt systems and uses magnetic markers to detect irregularities in splice length. „On conveyor systems with ever more stringent safety factors and ever increasing conveyor belt strengths, monitoring the splice increases operational reliability,“ says Arndt Bunzel, application engineer in the Mining World segment at the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group. Conti®Protect Belt Rip Detection uses conductor loops vulcanized into the conveyor belt to detect longitudinal slits as early as possible. With improved conductor loops and low susceptibility to electromagnetic interference, the belt monitoring system prevents error messages and, in turn, costly conveyor downtime.

Online support is also available. On request, the experts from ContiTech can log into the system and remotely check and optimize processes.

Conti®Inspect systems provide data that can be used to derive reliable forecasts about the remaining service life of the conveyor belt, allowing operators to estimate investment costs more accurately. This makes a vital contribution toward reducing operating costs and protecting the environment. With the aid of laser sensors, the mobile Conti®Inspect Belt Thickness Measurement system determines the thickness of the conveyor belt across the full width of the belt. Surface damage can be detected at an early stage thanks to the revolutionary Conti®Inspect Continuous Surface Inspection system.

State-of-the-art scanning technology is used to examine the surface of the conveyor belt and generate a detailed image of the belt surface and its condition. The Conti®Inspect belt monitoring systems can be used while the belt system is in operation. This avoids conveyor downtime for time-consuming inspections and reduces the expenses

Electronic monitoring systems like Conti®Protect Belt Rip Detection increase process reliability. (Photo: ContiTech)

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NEWS & REPORTS involved in conveyor belt inspections. Conti®Inspect Cord Monitoring uses magneto-inductive technology to monitor the steel cords of the tensile member and thereby improve the safety and reliability of the conveyor belt.

In the development of its electronic monitoring systems, ContiTech uses synergy effects across the corporation and builds on the know-how of the Continental Automotive Group, which among other things develops and produces pioneering electronic systems for the automotive and commercial vehicle industry. From this collaboration derive innovative solutions for more security in conveyor belt systems. The newly developed belt monitoring systems of the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group meet the high standards of the automotive industry and guarantee a high level of reliability.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Mario Töpfer Head of Technical Media Relations, ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hanover Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-1304 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-1305 eMail: mario.toepfer@contitech.de Jens Fechner Director Market Communications,ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hanover Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-14019 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-14025 eMail: jens.fechner@contitech.de

With sales of €32.7 billion in 2012, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has more than 177,000 employees in 46 countries.

The ContiTech division numbers among the leading suppliers of a host of technical rubber products and is a specialist for plastics technology. The division develops and produces functional parts, components and systems for the automotive industry and other important industries. ContiTech currently has a workforce of approximately 29,500 employees. In 2012, it achieved sales of about €3.7 billion.

The energy-optimized conveyor belts from ContiTech minimize indentation rolling resistance. In this way, energy consumption during the transport of raw materials can be reduced by up to 25%. (Photo: ContiTech)

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NEWS & REPORTS Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG The Chinese mining company Xishan Jinxing Energy Co. Ltd relies on the powerful Voith 866 TPKL fluid coupling. (Photo: Voith Turbo GmbH)

Where top performance is demanded:

Voith fluid couplings are used in a 4.8 MW belt conveyor drive in China

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hen high reliability and power are needed, the mining company Xishan Jinxing Energy Co. Ltd relies on the fillcontrolled 866 TPKL fluid coupling from Voith. A total of three fluid couplings are used underground in the powerful 4.8 MW drive of the main belt conveyor in the Xiegou No. 12 coal mine in Shanxi Province, China.

Where top performance is demanded!

Three 1600 kW (1900 HP) drives power the 1900 metre (6200 feet) long main inclined belt conveyor. This conveyor transports 3 800 metric tons of coal every hour. Powerful and reliable couplings are required. For the mine operator, the 866 TPKL fluid coupling from Voith is the best solution on the market.

Through controlled application of torque, the fluid coupling pretensions the belt slowly and permits smooth conveyor start-up. This controlled soft start protects the belt and driveline components and extends their lifetime.

As a result, the Voith fluid coupling reduces unplanned

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downtime â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the operator benefits from lower maintenance costs and continuous production. Regardless of the load state of the belt, start-up times of up to three minutes are possible. Thanks to stand by cooling of the operating oil, the 866 TPKL fluid coupling also permits multiple conveyor start-ups in succession, even when the belt is loaded.

The mine operator is very satisfied with the performance of the 866 TPKL. In contrast to other solutions, the compact fluid coupling is also very capable of withstanding extreme environmental conditions such as dust, dirt, moisture, heat or cold.

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Powerful 866 TPKL fluid coupling from Voith protects the belt conveyor as well as the drive components against damage and prevents unplanned downtime.

(Photo: Voith Turbo GmbH)

As in every hydrodynamic coupling, power transmission in the 866 TPKL is virtually wearfree. For the operator, this translates into lower maintenance and repair costs for the coupling. In addition, motors start up independent of the machine load, and through sequenced starting of the motors, the fluid coupling reduces the load on the power supply circuit.

An additional benefit of the 866 TPKL is its ability to operate with reduced filling to drive an empty conveyor at a reduced speed. During the creep speed operation, less power is transmitted and the belt runs more slowly.

This function is useful for the visual inspection of the belt and splices. In the Xiegou No. 12 coal mine, the fluid couplings were operated in the partially filled mode during commissioning to be sure that the belt was tracking properly. With the fluid couplings operating in the partially filled mode, the belt speed could be reduced to 1.2 – 1.7 m/s instead of operating at the rated speed of 4.5 m/s.

Until now, the coal mine has been operating at the initially planned production capacity of 15 million metric tons of coal per year. The operator plans to increase production capacity in the next one to two years. This will require the main belt conveyor to be upgraded with a fourth drive. For this, the operator plans on installing an additional 866 TPKL fluid coupling from Voith.

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Voith Turbo GmbH Voith Turbo, a division of Voith GmbH, specializes in intelligent drive solutions and systems. Our customers in the oil and gas, energy, mining and metals processing, marine propulsion, rail and utility vehicles industries rely on solutions from Voith.

Voith sets the standards in the energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transportation & automotive markets.

Founded in 1867, Voith employs more than 42,000 people, generates €5.7 billion in sales, operates in over 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG Voithstraße 1 D-74564 Crailsheim Telefon +49 7951 32-429 Fax +49 7951 32 665 Internet: www.voith.de

Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG Alena Eisele Tel. +49 7951 32-429 eMail: alena.eisele@voith.com Internet: www.voith.de

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NEWS & REPORTS Deutsche Messe AG

CeMAT 2014 extends its range of exhibits;

for the first time dealers presenting used industrial trucks

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anover, Germany. With over 1,100 exhibitors, next year’s CeMAT is the world’s leading event for the intralogistics industry. From 19 to 23 May 2014 manufacturers and sole agencies will be presenting a complete range of Industrial trucks, cranes and hoisting gear, access platforms, shelving systems, factory equipment, pallets, containers, loading equipment, as well as complete plant installations at the Hannover Exhibition Center.

Now CeMAT has extended its range of exhibits, and for the first time is offering selected dealers in industrial trucks the opportunity to present used vehicles at the show. “In consultation with the manufacturers we have decided to give dealers a prominent space on the open-air site at CeMAT, where they can display a selection of used vehicles. This is an important and fast-growing market in itself, and as the world’s leading trade fair in this sector we think we should be giving it a platform at CeMAT. In a world where sustainability matters, used vehicles have an important part to play”, says Wolfgang Pech, Senior Vice President at Deutsche Messe AG. “The used vehicle business is becoming more and more important. Today more than 50 per cent of vehicles are on leasing or rental contracts, and that figure is growing.

These vehicles are returned after the contractual leasing or rental term and then put onto the second-hand market.

Once our used forklift trucks have had a complete workshop overhaul, they are indistinguishable from a new vehicle, both visually and mechanically – the only difference is the number of hours on the clock”, adds Marco Riewe, Head of the Rental/Used Vehicle Division of STILL GmbH. Buying a used forklift truck is an affordable and safe alternative for many customers. In southern and eastern Europe especially more and more businesses are choosing to buy used vehicles. There is also a growing demand for

used vehicles in the fast-growing markets of the BRIC countries. Deutsche Messe AG also stages regional CeMAT shows in these countries.

About CeMAT CeMAT – the world fair for intralogistics – is staged in Hannover, Germany. The next CeMAT will be held from 19 to 23 May 2014, and thereafter every two years. The most recent CeMAT (2011) featured more than 1,000 exhibitors from 39 countries and attracted some 53,500 trade visitors from around the world. Half of the exhibitors and a third of the visitors were from outside Germany. CeMAT is now so important to the international logistics industry that its organizers, Deutsche Messe, have launched CeMAT spin-offs in four of the world’s fastest-growing regions: CeMAT INDIA (17 to 20 December 2013 in Delhi), CeMAT RUSSIA (September 2014 in Moscow), CeMAT ASIA (27 to 30 October 2014 in Shanghai) and CeMAT SOUTH AMERICA (30 June to 3 July 2015 in São Paulo). Related events also organized

by Deutsche Messe AG are MATERIALS HANDLING EURASIA (19 to 22 March 2014 in Istanbul) and INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA (19 to 23 May 2015).

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Deutsche Messe Messegelände | 30521 Hanover Brigitte Mahnken Tel.: +49 511 89-31024 | eMail: brigitte.mahnken@messe.de

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CeMAT RUSSIA impresses with high

Deutsche Messe AG

visitor quality

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anover/Moscow. CeMAT RUSSIA ended on a high note last Friday, with the show’s 197 exhibitors reporting they were extremely satisfied with the quality of the visitors they encountered and the new orders that flowed from those encounters. CeMAT RUSSIA 2013 ran from 24 to 27 September in Moscow, and if there’s one clear message to have emerged from the show, it’s this: intralogistics products are enjoying strong demand in Russia, thanks to the continued positive growth of the Russian economy. Interestingly, this demand is not just coming from locally owned firms; foreign-owned companies, too, are investing in intralogistics solutions in order to achieve their market objectives and enhance their competitiveness. These companies come from a wide range of backgrounds, including retail, wholesale, distribution, logistics and manufacturing.

Motivated buyers meet expert providers This year’s CeMAT RUSSIA put in an excellent performance, attracting 4,550 visitors and occupying 9,770 square meters (105,160 sq. ft) of exhibition space. It also generated record levels of serious inquiries from logistics managers, who expressed interest in investing in all kinds of logistics technologies – everything from industrial trucks for automated warehouse systems to fully automated highrack warehouses. There is a clear trend in the Russian intralogistics market towards automation. Some buyers are automating their existing systems by networking their

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reach trucks, narrow-aisle trucks, order pickers and the like with their warehouse management systems via mobile data terminals, while others are planning and building automated warehouses from the ground up.

Stefan Demmig, Managing Director of Jungheinrich Lift Truck OOO, Moscow, noted a marked increase in the number of decision makers compared with last year’s CeMAT RUSSIA. “Our visitors came from an extremely wide range of industries. As in past years, their inquiries related to industrial trucks of virtually all kinds, with a strong focus on long-term leasing. But we also noticed a clear trend towards integrated solutions comprising warehouse

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These are the areas in which we saw strong demand.”

About CeMAT

Alexander Edelmann, Head of Logistics at PSI Logistics, Moscow, also received a lot of project-specific inquiries at the fair. His statistics show a high percentage of visitors from the spare parts logistics segment. “In terms of company size across all sectors and segments, we encountered a significant number of small and medium enterprises.”

CeMAT – the world fair for intralogistics – is staged in Hannover, Germany. The next CeMAT will be held from 19 to 23 May 2014, and thereafter every two years. The most recent CeMAT (2011) featured more than 1,000 exhibitors from 39 countries and attracted some 53,500 trade visitors from around the world. Half of the exhibitors and a third of the visitors were from outside Germany. CeMAT is now so important to the international logistics industry that its organizers, Deutsche Messe, have launched CeMAT spinoffs in four of the world’s fastest-growing regions: CeMAT INDIA (17 to 20 December 2013 in Delhi), CeMAT RUSSIA (September 2014 in Moscow), CeMAT ASIA (27 to 30 October 2014 in Shanghai) and CeMAT SOUTH AMERICA (30 June to 3 July 2015 in São Paulo). Related events also organized by Deutsche Messe AG are MATERIALS HANDLING EURASIA (19 to 22 March 2014 in Istanbul) and INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA (19 to 23 May 2015).

Vanderlande Industries B.V (Veghel, Netherlands) noticed an equally strong level of interest in spare parts logistics among this year’s CeMAT RUSSIA visitors.

Frans J.B. Louwarts, Director, Vanderlande Russia: “The inquiries received at our stand centered around automated solutions for materials handling and order picking. As well as Russian visitors, we met a number of representatives of companies from the Ukraine and Belarus.”

Efaflex is a German-based manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors. Its Sales Director, Christian Scheck, shares his thoughts on this year’s fair: “Companies in Russia are investing in intralogistics, and this, not surprisingly, is also driving demand for high-speed doors. We’ve noticed that our Russian customers, like their counterparts elsewhere, are now much more interested in minimizing the energy losses associated with opening and closing doors than they were a few years ago.”

The final word on this year’s show goes to Bernd Rohde, Deutsche Messe’s project manager in charge of CeMAT: “This year we were able to write another chapter in the CeMAT RUSSIA success story. The fair proved highly effective at matching supply with demand. That said, the Russian market still harbors a great deal of untapped potential for the intralogistics industry. We therefore have every confidence that Russian demand for intralogistics solutions will be equally strong at the next CeMAT showcase in Hannover, Germany.”

CeMAT RUSSIA is organized by Deutsche Messe AG subsidiary OOO Deutsche Messe RUS in partnership with the ITE Group Plc., a UK-based trade fair company with offices in eleven countries. Every year, ITE operates 50 exhibitions and conferences in Russia alone.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Deutsche Messe Messegelände | 30521 Hanover Brigitte Mahnken Tel.: +49 511 89-31024 | eMail: brigitte.mahnken@messe.de

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NEWS & REPORTS Wirtgen GmbH

Reliable solution:

The innovative geometry of the carbide tip of generation X combines the advantages of cylindrical tips with those of cap-shaped tips. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

new generation X point-attack cutting tools from Wirtgen – higher machine availability with lower operating costs Cutting technology is one of the essential core competences when developing and building cold milling machines; the optimum interaction between milling drum, toolholder and pick is decisive for obtaining a perfect milled result. Wirtgen GmbH therefore attaches particular importance to the continuous further development of all cutting technology components. The newly developed point-attack cutting tools of generation X further enhance the performance and cost-efficiency of cold milling machines. In everyday operation on the job site, that means additional optimization of the milling costs and perfect milled results.

Improved details „The new cutting tools incorporate practical experience in particular, as well as the feedback obtained from our customers,“ says Benjamin Grüber, Wirtgen Product Manager Cutting Tools. Many details relating to machine availability and lower operating costs have been optimized in close collaboration with the system partner Betek.

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Innovative carbide form for optimum performance Wear resistance, for instance, has been improved by optimizing the composition of the carbide material. „Having the right mixture of coarse and fine tungsten carbide is important in simultaneously determining both the wear resistance and the breaking strength of the carbide tip,“ explains Thomas Lehnert, responsible for cutting tool development at Wirtgen. The cylindrical part of the carbide

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NEWS & REPORTS The Kutter company was highly satisfied with the tests: the new point-attack cutting tools improved the rate of advance and significantly extended the cutting toolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC; service life. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

tip is reinforced by the relocation of carbide material in the tool tip, as revealed by the notching at the base. In this way, the intelligent carbide tip ensures higher utilization of the carbide material and maximizes the service life of the pick. Productivity is boosted by around 17% by the prolonged, high penetrating ability.

Distinctive centering cone for optimized rotation Milled particles penetrating between the toolholder and wear plate always produce an abrasive effect. The centering cone on the bottom side of the wear plate has been increased by 140%, thus reducing the tipping movement of the tool during the cutting process. This reduces the ingress of milled particles and extends the service life of the toolholder in relation to longitudinal wear.

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Reinforced wear plate The outer edge of the wear plate has been made 75% stronger. This improves protection of the toolholder when milling potentially abrasive asphalt material.

Perfect positioning with Twin-Stop clamping sleeve The clamping sleeve specially developed by Wirtgen with two stops longitudinally arranged in parallel (TwinStop clamping sleeve) ensures limited axial backlash and drastically reduces the risk of deformed sleeves, as well as the number of broken tools. Optimized positioning of the stops in generation X reduces the risk of shafts breaking by a further 45%.

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NEWS & REPORTS Generation X point-attack tools are available on the market now. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

Successfully tested in the field by Kutter And what do customers say about the new point-attack tools? Their opinion decides whether new or improved developments are truly successful and yield the desired added value. The Kutter company has already tested the new generation X point-attack cutting tools in practice, using them on various cold milling machines from Wirtgen.

The conclusion reached by Ernst Lang, Kutter‘s specialist for wearing parts in Memmingen, after the tests was positive: „The point-attack tools‘ cutting performance has been optimized and the results are extremely promising.

Milling output has been increased in difficult paving conditions and the pick changing intervals optimized.“

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Wirtgen GmbH - Press and Public Relations Michaela Adams, Mario Linnemann Reinhard-Wirtgen-Straße 2 53578 Windhagen | Germany Tel.: +49 (0)26 45 - 1 31-0 Fax: +49 (0)26 45 - 1 31 499 eMail: presse@wirtgen.com Internet: www.wirtgen.com

Customers profit from high machine availability

Wirtgen - a strong brand of the Wirtgen Group

„Companies can further boost their machine availability with the new point-attack cutting tools and complete their projects even more cost-effectively overall,“ says Grüber.

Generation X is available on the market now

Wirtgen GmbH is a member company of the Wirtgen Group, an internationally active group of companies in the construction equipment industry. The group comprises the four renowned brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm and Kleemann, all headquartered in Germany, as well as local production facilities in Brazil, China and India.

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NEWS & REPORTS Terex Corporation

GRUPO MEXICO MINING COMPANY TAKES DELIVERY OF TEREX® AC 350/6 ALL TERRAIN CRANE!

EXICO DF, MEXICO, December 2013 - Grupo Mexico Mining Company has taken delivery of its first AC 350/6 all terrain crane. Supplied by Megamak, the regional Terex Cranes M distributor, it is currently on site at Cananea Mine, Sonora, Mexico - one of the company’s 13 copper mines currently in operation - where its main tasks are moving and maintaining heavy mining equipment such as crushers, screeners, drilling machines and trucks.

350t 6-axle crane supplied by Terex distributor Megamak With a main boom length of 64 m, maximum system length of 126 m and a capacity class of 350 t, the 6-axle all terrain crane is fitted with the Terex® lC-1 control system delivering intuitive operation via a touch screen interface.

“Rather than hiring each time, we wanted our own crane for more control and flexibility. The AC 350/6 means we can respond quickly and effectively to the day-to-day demands of the business.”

Grupo Mexico’s Operations Manager, Ing. Armando Juarez commented : “In an industry that demands the highest levels of safety, we chose this crane not only for its capacity, reach and flexibility, but because of its safety features.”

“We enjoy an excellent relationship with Megamak and they were extremely helpful and informative at every stage of the purchase. They were our preferred supplier from the start.”

“The lC-1 control system makes lifting and rigging simple and efficient for our operators. They welcome how it maximizes accuracy and speeds, and simplifies the way the crane works when handling even the most demanding of lifts.”

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Megamak’s Ing. Osvaldo Munguia Sanchez added: “We are delighted to have supplied this crane to one of Mexico’s leading companies. We look forward to helping them maximize the crane’s productivity by providing local, responsive support.”

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NEWS & REPORTS About the Terex AC 350/6 all-terrain crane One of the most compact 6-axle all terrain crane in the 350-tonne (400 US-t) capacity class currently available on the market, the TerexÂŽ AC 350/6 boasts exceptional lifting capacity and operator safety.

Featuring a state-of-the-art fall arrest system for safe access during work at height and patented Terex Easy Luffing Jib Rigging System, the AC 350/6 all terrrain crane enables fast, easy rigging and safety. Offering a maximum telescopic boom length of up to 64 meters (210 ft) for an impressively compact maximum system length of 125.7 meters (412.4 ft), this powerful, versatile 6-axle crane can out-lift the performance of larger cranes in the 400-tonne (440 US-t) capacity class in a number of jobsite situations. Additional attachments can be loaded onto conventional trucks within a width of 8.4 ft (2.55 m).

About Grupo Mexico Mining Company Grupo Mexico Mining Company is part of GMexico, a major company in Mexico, Peru and the US and one of the leading copper producers in the world. Established over 70 years ago, it employs the latest techniques and technology for the exploration and extraction of metallic and non-metallic ores. It currently has 13 mines in operation and is engaged in a further13 exploration projects. The company prides itself on its environmental, social and economic track record in and around those regions and communities where it operates.

About Terex Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment that is focused on delivering reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information can be found at www. terex.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Terex Corporation Agustin Dominguez Associate Marketing Manager Communication Tel.: + 49 / 6332 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 83 1023 eMail: Agustin.Dominguez@terex.com Internet: www.terrex.com

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INTEGRATED LOGISTICS TAKES POSSESSION OF THE TEREX® AC1000, THE LARGEST AND MOST POWERFUL ALL TERRAIN

CRANE IN THE TEREX LINE!

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HMADI, KUWAIT, November, 2013 – Kuwait based Integrated Logistics recently expanded its fleet and lifting capabilities with the acquisition of a Terex® AC 1000 all terrain crane.

Being in the 1,200-tonne (1323-US ton) capacity class, the AC 1000 is the largest mobile hydraulic crane in Integrated Logistic’s 400-crane fleet. „We needed a high-capacity crane that would offer quick mobilization, even in congested areas, for singlelift jobs,“ says Mr. Saleh Al Huwaidi, CEO of Integrated Logistics. „We found exactly what we were looking for in the AC 1000 crane. We also selected Terex because they provide responsive service and technical support for our maintenance team.“ As the world‘s largest easy-rigging mobile crane that can be driven on public roads with its standard 50 m (164 ft) main boom attached, the AC 1000 gives this leading heavy lift cargo handling and heavy lifting contractor a mobile crane that is quickly rigged once on-site.

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company a competitive edge by offering low transportation costs and short rigging times,“ says Christian Kassner, international sales manager for Terex Cranes. „Their jobs are often in large, congested areas where a maneuverable crane is a must, and the Terex AC 1000 unit delivers on this as well.“ One of the crane‘s first planned projects for Integrated Logistics is a highway expansion project in Kuwait City. „We will be placing a 200-tonne (220.5-US ton) steel girder in a tandem lift with our Terex AC 500-2 all terrain crane,” says Al Huwaidi. „It will be working close to the city where availability of space is limited, a perfect test for the crane’s capabilities.“

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NEWS & REPORTS About the Terex® AC 1000 All Terrain Crane The nine-axle Terex AC 1000 is the world’s most powerful all-terrain crane that can travel on public roads with its 50-meter (164-ft) main boom attached. At 20.3-m (66.6-ft) long, the AC 1000 is remarkably compact and maneuverable for a 1,200-tonne (1,323-US ton) capacity class crane. The machine can travel with its main boom on public roads to nearly any location in the world and has the fastest setup times of any crane in its category, thanks to its patented luffing jib erecting system. With its maximum system length of 163 m (534.8 ft), the wide selection of extensions and attachments for the unit have been designed for transportation on standard trailer trucks, eliminating the expensive and time-consuming process of obtaining permits and the requirement of special-purpose vehicles.

The AC 1000 crane is available with a 50- or 100meter (164- or 328-ft) main boom, which is equipped with a patented, open-nose sheave that makes attaching additional boom segments fast and easy. This delivers short rigging times to reach a 100-m (328-ft) lifting height.

In addition, the optional SSL system increases the machine’s lifting capacity for a variety of applications, including general construction, infrastructure, power plants, petrochemical industries, tower crane rigging and erection of wind turbines.

The ergonomically designed crane cab, which can be tilted up to 20°, is equipped with an integrated IC-1 touchscreen control system. This system allows operators to have quick access to important information such as wind speed, wind direction, hook load, rated lifting capacity, reach, boom length, and calculated and actual outrigger loads by simply tapping the screen.

The Terex AC 1000 all terrain crane reaches travelling speeds of up to 80 km/h (49.7 mph). A variable-ratio steering system with active, speed-sensitive, electronically controlled rear axle power steering provides excellent maneuverability and cornering stability.

About Integrated Logistics Company Integrated Logistics is a leading company in heavy lift cargo handling, erection of heavy lifts, transportation of over dimensioned cargo and the supply of various types of construction and lifting equipment to support the oil and gas, fertilizer and petrochemical plant, steel structure, refinery, wind turbine, power and construction sector projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries. Integrated Logistics’ fleet exceeds 2000 units, which includes mobile cranes ranging from 25- to 1,200-tonne (28to 1,323-ton), crawler cranes with capacities from 50- to 1600-tonnes (55- to 1,764-tons), 200 axle lines to transport the heavy lifts, a tower lifting gantry system of 1,100-tonne (1,102-ton) capacity and other construction equipment. Integrated Logistics operates 72 Terex cranes, including the high capacity CC 8800-1 crawler and AC 1000, AC 700, and AC 500-2 all-terrain models.

With headquarters in Kuwait, Integrated Logistics has business hubs in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, employing more than 2500 people.

For more information on Integrated Logistics, visit www.integrated-me.com.

About Terex Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment that is focused on delivering reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information can be found at www.terex.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Terex Corporation Agustin Dominguez Associate Marketing Manager Communication Tel.: + 49 / 6332 – 83 1023 eMail: Agustin.Dominguez@terex.com Internet: www.terrex.com

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TEREX® SUPERLIFT 3800 LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER CRANE RECEIVES 2013 RHEINLAND-PFALZ DESIGN AWARD!

From left to right: Uwe Hüser, Secretary of State for the Ministery of Economy Rheinland-Pfalz; Uwe Henzelmann, Designer, Terex Cranes; Thomas Heusser, Director Advanced Purchasing Cranes Europe, Terex Cranes; Winfried Altmayer, owner Agentur a design; Rüdiger Zollondz, Director Product Marketing, Terex Cranes; Francois Truffier, Vice President Marketing, Terex Cranes; Hans-Peter Franzen, Project leader Research & Development, Terex Cranes (Photo: Terex)

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WEIBRÜCKEN, November 27th, 2013 – The new Terex® Superlift 3800 crawler crane has already demonstrated its technical qualities in a multitude of projects and getting significant praise within the industry in a short time. Now, the Superlift 3800 crane has received further recognition, but from an entirely different party this time: On November 26th, in Koblenz, Germany, a jury of experts awarded the Superlift 3800 crawler crane the 2013 Rheinland-Pfalz Design Award in the “Products” Category.

“At Terex Cranes, we believe in investing in product design, both operational and aesthetics. The result: we created a crane that operators are delighted with, delivers the performance to get a job done quickly and efficiently, and that carries a recognizable look amongst all of our cranes.

We have come a long way in building one brand within Terex Cranes and product design contributed significantly to this. We can see it today, as all new products carry the Terex Cranes family look. We are proud that this effort was awarded the 2013 Rheinland-Pfalz Design Award,” comments Francois Truffier, Vice President Marketing, Terex Cranes.

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The new Terex Superlift 3800 crane raises the bar in terms of performance and comfort where function meets form. A good example is the operator cab’s layout, which was developed with a particular focus on ergonomics with the help of extensive customer feedback. “We worked with experts in design and ergonomics, got extensive customer input, and collaborated with Porsche Engineering to create patented cabs for all of our cranes. In fact, the shape of the cab is one of the attributes that make our cranes immediately recognizable, especially in our Superlift 3800 crawler crane,” says Rüdiger Zollondz, Director Product Marketing, Terex Cranes. In addition to the visual cues from the cab, other attributes include the shape of the

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NEWS & REPORTS counterweights. All crawler cranes from our Zweibrucken location and the AC 1000 all terrain crane share the same counterweight, meaning that they can be swapped when necessary. During design and engineering, Terex Cranes puts a special focus on efficiency and resource utilization.

This is why our products have a modular design, like with counterweights, they are versatile and compatible with each other – an aspect that the jury also praised: “The Superlift 3800 combines excellent lifting performance with well thought-out details that are part of its overall design. The designers involved cooperated closely – even throughout the conception stage – and were thus able to develop innovative functions for the end-users. The jury based its decision on the consistent product ‘language’, the quality of the engineering detail as part of the complete system, and on the compelling ergonomic design of the working environment.”

The Terex® Superlift 3800 lattice boom crawler crane The Terex® Superlift 3800 lattice boom crawler crane, featuring a lifting capacity of 650 t and a maximum load moment of 8,484 mt, was designed with cost-effectiveness in mind. Every single component is designed for worldwide transportation and to reduce erection times and the need for additional equipment. A wide array of safety features, including the award winning Terex fall protection system, come standard. The Superlift 3800 crawler crane can be delivered with an integrated wind kit in a universal main boom system: the crane is capable to erect wind turbines of 117 meters (384 ft) without using the available superlift boom configuration. This configuration also eliminates the need for an assist crane when setting up the main boom.

About Terex Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment that is focused on delivering reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information can be found at www.terex.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

Terex Corporation Agustin Dominguez Associate Marketing Manager Communication Tel.: + 49 / 6332 – 83 1023 eMail: Agustin.Dominguez@terex.com Internet: www.terrex.com

From left to right: Uwe Hüser, Secretary of State for the Ministery of Economy Rheinland-Pfalz; Uwe Henzelmann, Designer, Terex Cranes; Thomas Heusser, Director Advanced Purchasing Cranes Europe, Terex Cranes; Winfried Altmayer, owner Agentur a design; Rüdiger Zollondz, Director Product Marketing, Terex Cranes; Francois Truffier, Vice President Marketing, Terex Cranes; Hans-Peter Franzen, Project leader Research & Development, Terex Cranes (Photo: Terex)

The Superlift 3800 is the first Terex crawler crane to feature the our latest patented cabin design. Providing operators with an excellent working environment, it was developed with extensive feedback gathered from customer workshops, leading industrial stylists and experts in ergonomics. The Superlift 3800 lattice boom crawler crane conforms to both the European norm EN 13000 and the US standard ASME B30.5. It can lift a maximum load of 650 tonnes (716 US t) at a radius of 5 to 12 meters (16 to 39 ft).

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Volvo Construction Equipment

set to acquire hauler business from Terex

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olvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that it has agreed with the Terex Corporation to acquire the hauler manufacturer Terex Equipment Ltd, including related assets and intellectual property. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, includes the main production facility in Motherwell, Scotland and two product ranges that offer both rigid and articulated haulers. It also includes the distribution of haulers in the U.S. as well as a 25.2% holding in Inner Mongolia North Hauler Joint Stock Co (NHL), which manufactures and sells rigid haulers under the Terex brand in China.

NHL is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Commenting on the rationale of the deal Volvo CE’s president, Pat Olney said: “This is a strategic acquisition that offers Volvo CE considerable scope for growth. The addition of a well-respected range of rigid haulers extends the earthmoving options for customers involved in light mining applications.”

In 2012, the businesses in the acquisition (excluding NHL) had net sales of approximately USD 370 M (approx. SEK 2.5 billion) and an operating income of approximately USD 33 M (approx. SEK 220 M). In the first nine months of 2013 net sales amounted to approximately USD 172 M (approx. SEK 1.1 billion) and operating income was approximately USD 5.5 M (approx. SEK 35 M). The holding in NHL will likely be accounted for using the equity method in accordance with

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IAS 28 (one-line consolidation). The purchase consideration amounts to approx. USD 160 M (approx. SEK 1 billion) on a cash and debt free basis. The acquisition will increase the Volvo Group Industrial Operation’s net financial debt

by SEK 1billion.

The acquisition includes five models of rigid haulers, with proven designs and payloads ranging from 32 to 91 tons. The introduction of rigid haulers will extend Volvo CE’s position in light mining; an industry area that is complementary to general construction, oil & gas, aggregates & quarrying and road building – segments that Volvo CE is already active in.

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NEWS & REPORTS The deal also sees a further three models of articulated hauler added to the Volvo portfolio, with payloads ranging from 25 to 38 tons. These machines support Volvo CE’s already established position in the articulated hauler segment, offer an extensive field population and opportunities for considerable growth in emerging economies.

If approved, the acquisition adds some 500 employees to Volvo CE’s existing workforce. It also allows for the continued use of the Terex brand name on the relevant machines for a transitional period.

The transaction is expected to be finalized during the second quarter of 2014. For implementation, approval is required from relevant authorities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Klas Magnusson Tel.: +32 (0)2 482 5065 eMail: klas.magnusson@volvo.com Internet: www.volvoce.com Volvo Construction Equipment Brian O’Sullivan SE10 | London Tel.: +44 (0)77 333 50307 eMail: osullivan@se10.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

Volvo Construction Equipment set to acquire hauler business from Terex (Photo: Volvo CE).

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Martin Weissburg new President of Volvo CE

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artin Weissburg has been the President of VFS since 2010, and prior to that he served as President of Volvo Financial Services Americas from 2005 to 2010. Within his position at VFS, Weissburg has worked in close relationship with Volvo CE dealers for many years and has extensive and in-depth knowledge of the Volvo CE business.

Martin Weissburg new President of Volvo CE (Photo: Volvo CE).

„I am extremely satisfied to see Martin as President of Volvo CE“, says Volvo Group President and CEO Olof Persson. „During his time with VFS, Martin has proven to be a strong and dynamic leader who has taken VFS to higher levels. He is a proven operational expert who drives efficiencies and profitable growth, as well as develops talent and internal culture, and I am certain that he will continue to deliver very well as in his new role“.

Prior to joining the Volvo Group, Weissburg has many years of global leadership experience tied to distribution and sales of heavy equipment. Weissburg has served as President of Great Dane Financial, and as President of the manufacturing company Woodard LLC. He started his professional career in the field of construction equipment when joining Caterpillar out of university as a marketing management trainee. He has a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and an MBA in international business from George Washington University.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Klas Magnusson Tel.: +32 (0)2 482 5065 eMail: klas.magnusson@volvo.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

„It is with great pride and excitement that I take on this new position within the Volvo Group“, says Martin Weissburg. „During my time as President of VFS, I have worked with very close ties to Volvo CE and I look forward to driving and developing the Volvo CE business in all markets and customer segments“.

The search for a replacement to Martin Weissburg has begun.

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Lomas Distribution Ltd adds rock to road

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ore accustomed to beating the tarmac with its impressive fleet of road transport nationwide, Lomas Distribution Ltd has diversified its portfolio with the addition of a Volvo L220G loading shovel and a twenty two tonne EC220D excavator for its logistics operations.

Since its inception back in 1986, Lomas Distribution Ltd, a family run business headed up by Managing Director Richard Lomas has grown literally from a one man and a van operation into a major national logistics provider employing 300 plus employees running over 200 HGV tractors, 300 bulk tanker trailers and a significant quantity of rigid and articulated bulk tipping trailers. With its bespoke headquarters built just six years ago at Water Swallows on the outskirts of Buxton Derbyshire incorporating a state of the art workshop featuring a VOSA approved test lane, MOT and tachograph calibration facility, Lomas Distribution Ltd has taken a further step in diversification with the addition of a Volvo L220G wheeled loader and an EC220D crawler excavator.

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“We wanted to offer an additional service to our existing customers by providing bulk storage and a rehandling service for commodities such as rock salt, crushed aggregates, wood chip for bio-mass and similar materials,” says Richard Lomas. “Since approximately half of our transport fleet is powered by Volvo and supported fully by the manufacturer, we wanted to look at the offering from Volvo’s construction equipment division and on taking advice from several third parties, opted for the L220G wheeled loader and EC220D excavator.”

The new 33 tonne loading shovel has been supplied with a 5.4m³ straight lipped rehandling bucket and to full quarry specification including XLDD2A tyres, red and white chevrons on the rear of the machine along with the usual

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NEWS & REPORTS reversing and visibility aids. Featuring a 13 litre Stage IIIB compliant 371hp engine, optishift transmission and axles all designed and manufactured by Volvo, the L220G has a full turn tipping load of 16.8 tonnes and an impressive breakout force of 201.1kN. This coupled to the engine output with high torque at low engine rpm has resulted in faster cycle times and increased productivity. Two variable displacement load-bearing axial piston pumps deliver flow and pressure when needed providing superior control of the load and attachments, as well as high breakout force, faster lifting and tilt functions. Fuel savings are further enhanced by the Volvo Eco pedal encouraging the operator to run the machine at its optimum rpm in the engine’s torque curve.

The new EC220D has been similarly specified to allow it, when needed, to work in the quarry environment, however the machine has been purchased ostensibly to carry out a variety of duties ‘in house’ such as groundworks on a proposed new extension to the Water Swallows facility and other general maintenance around the company’s sites.

The EC220D benefits from the use of Volvo’s Stage IIIB D6 engine, delivering 175hp (129kW) of power and 849Nm of torque, coupled to an improved hydraulic system with larger pumps which in turn significantly improves hourly fuel consumption with shorter cycle times. Operators can select the best work mode for the task at hand, ensuring optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Modes include: I-idle, F-fine, G-general, H-heavy or P-power, with the machine automatically setting the appropriate engine speed for the work mode and ECO mode is a new feature

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that works in G to H (or P) mode. Pump flow is controlled for combined digging and swinging operations to reduce the flow loss through the overload relief valves, while maintaining digging power and maximum swing torque.

Eco mode provides better fuel efficiency without loss of performance in most operating conditions.

Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, graders, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Marketing Services Mark Gunns Tel.: 01223 251720 Fax: 01223 832799 Mobile: 07974 973408 eMail: mark.gunns@volvo.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

Lomas Distribution Ltd adds rock to road (Photo: Volvo CE).

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SRC Aggregates selects the Volvo EC220D

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RC Aggregates has selected a new Volvo EC220D crawler excavator to take over primary extraction and bulk muck shifting duties at its Crown Quarry facility on the outskirts of Colchester.

The new EC220D takes over from a Volvo EC210LC that was originally supplied back in 2007 for the Colchester site which has since taken up residence at the company’s other sand and gravel extraction quarry near Dunmow. “The performance and reliability of the EC210 cannot be faulted and this was the primary consideration when we looked to add another excavator to our fleet,” comments director David Hunter. Performance and reliability aside, SRC Aggregates looks forward to significant fuel savings with the EC220D and together with a weight and specification advantage will find even more improvements in overall performance.

The EC220D benefits from the use of Volvo’s Stage IIIB D6 engine, delivering 175hp (129kW) of power and 849Nm of torque, coupled to an improved hydraulic system with larger pumps which in turn significantly improves hourly fuel consumption with shorter cycle times. Operators can

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select the best work mode for the task at hand, ensuring optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Modes include: I-idle, F-fine, G-general, H-heavy or P-power, with the machine automatically setting the appropriate engine speed for the work mode and ECO mode is a new feature that works in G to H (or P) mode. Pump flow is controlled for combined digging and swinging operations to reduce the flow loss through the overload relief valves, while maintaining digging power and maximum swing torque.

Eco mode provides better fuel efficiency without loss of performance in most operating conditions.

The new ‘smart’ hydraulics system is designed for high productivity, high digging capacity, easy manoeuvrability and class leading fuel economy. It features improvements that increase total flow and cycle times. Independent and simultaneous movements of the digging equipment are controlled by an ‘automatic sensing work mode’. It can

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Besides general extraction of sand and ballast, the new EC220D is also being utilised to construct a large reservoir on the 160 acre Crown Quarry site commissioned by the Ardleigh Reservoir Committee. The new excavator joins a mixed fleet of equipment including articulated haulers, loading shovels and excavators.

SRC is a well-known Essex firm specialising in the construction of agricultural reservoirs and supplying aggregates to the major aggregate companies and construction industry. As a family run business with many ties in the Essex area, SRC prides itself on providing a reliable service and quality materials to all its customers.

Crown Quarry at Ardleigh (north of Colchester) produces high quality sand, gravel and other aggregates for the Essex area.

Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, graders, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Marketing Services Mark Gunns Tel.: 01223 251720 Fax: 01223 832799 Mobile: 07974 973408 eMail: mark.gunns@volvo.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

SRC Aggregates selects the Volvo EC220D (Photo: Volvo CE).

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Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo A25F Articulated Haulers for Flannery Plant

Volvo A25F Articulated Haulers for Flannery Plant (Photo: Volvo CE).

“We hire our equipment to major civil engineering consortiums and large contractors nationwide so it’s imperative the products we purchase are productive and reliable,” comments joint Director Martin Flannery. “The six Volvo A25s we originally purchased with low hours on them have proved their worth time and time again in terms of reliability, performance and most importantly client acceptance so as we needed to add to the fleet it made perfect sense to opt for the latest trucks from Volvo,” he continues.

The A25F hauler from Volvo meets the requirements of Stage IIIB emissions legislation being powered by an electronically controlled, six cylinder 235hp turbo charged Volvo V-ACT diesel engine. This features high torque at low engine speeds, resulting in good fuel efficiency, high performance, quicker engine response and less wear, i.e. long service life. Purpose built by Volvo, the engine is designed to exactly match the Volvo drive train, ensuring the best use of power and torque, even in tough working conditions. It is matched to a torque converter with built in lock-up function and fitted with a fully automatic fast adaptive transmission. The rest of the Volvo designed and built powertrain has been reinforced to cope with the higher torque output of the engine. The A25F is not only more environmentally friendly, it is also more fuel efficient than the previous D & E-Series machines – by up to 4%. This is a remarkable achievement given that the E-Series was the class leader when it came to low fuel consumption.

since both the two new arrivals have been deployed on a long term major railway rejuvenation project taking place in the Borders region of Scotland joining approximately 100 items of other general heavy plant supplied by the company.

With a carrying capacity of 24 tonnes and heaped capacity of 15m³ the Volvo A25F has a maximum speed of 53kph. The trucks supplied to P Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd have the optional cantilever tailgates fitted for maximum load retention. They are also fitted with CareTrack as standard, which is Volvo’s telematics system that enables remote monitoring of a wide range of machine functions (e.g. location, fuel consumption, service reminders etc.) thus optimizing customer operations. This will prove beneficial

Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, graders, Volvo Utility Equipment and Volvo Road Equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout Great Britain.

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P Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd is a family run business which was incorporated by Patrick Flannery the founder and current Managing Director back in 1972. With his two sons, Patrick and Martin, Mr Flannery celebrates 41 years in business, his company becoming one of the leading plant hire specialists providing nationwide coverage. The company’s headquarters is located at Wembley North London with depots based in Hampshire and Cheshire.

The company is committed to safety for its employees and the machines and equipment it operates and has a robust and comprehensive in-house training facility covering all relevant areas of the business.

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The Volvo A30F: “It’s the best truck...”

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o says Dougie McCracken, proprietor of Airdrie based JD Plant Hire Ltd as he takes delivery of his new Volvo A30F articulated hauler.

JD Plant Hire Ltd is no stranger to running Volvo articulated haulers having run an A25E for several years in its plant fleet alongside a mix of excavators and dozers.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that the Volvo articulated hauler is the best truck on the market to go for,” says Mr McCracken. “Our A25E has performed very well and proved to be highly productive. As we were in the market to change we decided to stick with Volvo for these reasons, but increase the size of the truck to the A30F which is what our customers are now asking for – especially with the floatation tyres and full tailgates,” he continues. “The other positive point is the residual value of the machine when it’s ready to trade in as we’ve just discovered.”

The A30F hauler from Volvo meets the requirements of Stage IIIB emissions legislation being powered by an electronically controlled, six cylinder 265hp turbo charged

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Volvo V-ACT diesel engine. This features high torque at low engine speeds, resulting in good fuel efficiency, high performance, quicker engine response and less wear, i.e. long service life. Purpose built by Volvo, the engine is designed to exactly match the Volvo drive train, ensuring the best use of power and torque, even in tough working conditions. It is matched to a torque converter with built in lock-up function and fitted with a fully automatic fast adaptive transmission. The rest of the Volvo designed and built powertrain has been reinforced to cope with the higher torque output of the engine. The F-Series hauler is not only more environmentally friendly, it is also more fuel efficient than the E-Series machine, by up to 4%. This is a remarkable achievement given that the E-Series was the class leader when it came to low fuel consumption.

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NEWS & REPORTS With a carrying capacity of 28 tonnes and heaped capacity of 18.1m³ the Volvo A30F has a maximum speed of 53kph. The truck supplied to JD Plant Hire Ltd has the optional cantilever tailgate for maximum load retention.

The A30F is fitted with CareTrack as standard. This is Volvo’s telematics system that enables remote monitoring of a wide range of machine functions (e.g. location, fuel consumption, service reminders etc.) thus optimizing customer operations.

JD Plant Hire Ltd is based in Airdrie Lanarkshire hiring its range of equipment to major civil engineering contractors with operators throughout the whole of Scotland and northern England. The family run business has been in existence for the past 19 years and evolved from the family’s previous business of owning and operating several open cast coal sites in the Central Belt.

Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, graders, Volvo Utility Equipment and Volvo Road Equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout Great Britain.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Marketing Services Mark Gunns Tel.: 01223 251720 Fax: 01223 832799 Mobile: 07974 973408 eMail: mark.gunns@volvo.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

The Volvo A30F: “It’s the best truck...” so says Dougie McCracken, proprietor of Airdrie based JD Plant Hire Ltd as he takes delivery of his new Volvo A30F articulated hauler. (Photo: Volvo CE).

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Collaborative Volvo CE package for Caldwell Construction

Collaborative Volvo CE package for Caldwell Construction (Photo: Volvo CE).

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aldwell Construction Ltd of Stoke on Trent has taken delivery of four EC140D crawler excavators and six Volvo compact excavators in a collaborative deal between Volvo Construction Equipment and Seddons (Plant & Engineers) Ltd - Volvo’s utility equipment dealer for the area.

The four new Volvo EC140D’s were selected following a competitive tender process but in particular thanks to the reliability and performance of their EC140C machines purchased back in 2008. “Basically we have trust in the Volvo brand in terms of performance and reliability,” comments Caldwell Construction’s buyer Chris Hopwood.

“Our EC140C’s have performed well and when it comes to the mini excavators, we chose Volvos again thanks in part to good reliability but also due to the fact that Seddons, the local dealer are right on our doorstep providing first class support for parts and service.”

Joining the four fourteen tonne machines are three Volvo EC27Cs and three of the latest ECR88D models.

All ten machines have been fully deployed working on a growing portfolio of prestigious multi-million pound housing construction projects for major house building contractors in the Greater Manchester and Merseyside conurbations. The machines join a mixed fleet of equipment which is specifically used on all of Caldwell Construction’s projects in the north, the north west of England, and the Midlands. The complete package represents an increment to Caldwell’s fleet of equipment which includes excavators, site dumpers and rollers and other mixed equipment totaling around 100 items of plant.

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Caldwell Construction Ltd, a family run business is a groundwork contractor for many construction projects from new build homes, car parks to industrial units and commercial premises offering a complete civil engineering package for the construction industry.

Seddons (Plant & Engineers) Ltd is Volvo Construction Equipment’s appointed dealer for the range of Volvo utility equipment covering the north west of England.

Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, graders, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Marketing Services Mark Gunns eMail: mark.gunns@volvo.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Basalt quarry Nieder-Ofleiden: The quarrying process and the backfilling of central areas significantly change the steinexpo 2014 exhibition areas compared to previous trade fairs. (Photos: Geoplan)

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Complete new framework for the industry event of next year!

August 2013: With a full year to go before opening day, steinexpo already promises to be the industry event of 2014. Exhibitors have already firmly booked more than half of the available exhibition areas, even though the areas are no longer the same. The ongoing rock mining and the extension of the landfill in Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s largest basalt quarry have changed the layout quite substantially. For this reason, the project team of the organiser Geoplan arranged several on-site presentation events in the summer of 2013 to familiarise exhibitors with the new spatial concept of steinexpo 2014.

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NEWS & REPORTS The ninth steinexpo will again take place in the MHI Nieder-Ofleiden basalt quarry from 3 to 6 September 2014. Apart from the surprises that this live demonstration exhibition always has to offer, and the more subtle changes of recent years, which still allowed for some recognition of the terrain, the exhibition quarry has changed considerably. “The mining conditions in Nieder-Ofleiden necessitate an entirely new layout planning for steinexpo 2014. This has meant that our exhibitors had to reorient themselves in terms of the spatial changes,” explains trade fair director Dr. Friedhelm Rese.

on developments. Almost all the market leaders in the fields of construction machinery and processing technology will be represented at steinexpo 2014 and in many cases have booked significantly larger areas for their exhibits than in the past. The new demo area for the moderated joint demonstration of the construction machinery industry is already fully occupied.

Ambitious exhibitor intentions

Fortunately, the market leaders in the processing technology segment do not lag behind this commitment in any way whatsoever. Companies such as Sandvik and Terex Finlay will demonstrate their innovations live on areas of up to 4,000 m² in size. Even among those exhibitors who will present their products and services in the large pavilions, the current increase in bookings points to the great interest in the trade fair.

At the on-site presentation meetings the exhibitors gained their first three-dimensional impression of how their exhibition space will look like at the next event. Dr. Rese was surprised by the great response at the on-site meetings and even more so by the scale of the binding inquiries. Influential exhibitors have already announced that they want to become even more involved in next year’s steinexpo, despite a somewhat cautious future business outlook. “For us at this early stage, this is as mush an affirmation as it is gratifying,” is the trade fair director’s satisfied take

Regular exhibitors and visitors have learned long ago that no two steinexpo events are the same. This is, however, not only due to the changing quarry conditions or the variations in the presentations of loyal exhibitors, but also to the gradual growing internationality of the exhibits. The outstanding importance of steinexpo for resource extraction companies has also spread internationally and is underscored by the growing number of international exhibitors. At present, Geoplan is registering an increase of around 16% in new suppliers from all over the world.

Presentation on site: Dr. Friedhelm Rese (left with documentation) explains to representatives of the exhibitors in the MHI Nieder-Ofleiden quarry what the fairground will look like for steinexpo 2014. (Photos: Geoplan)

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NEWS & REPORTS Presentation on site: Dr. Friedhelm Rese (left with documentation) explains to representatives of the exhibitors in the MHI Nieder-Ofleiden quarry what the fairground will look like for steinexpo 2014. (Photos: Geoplan)

“It is already apparent that steinexpo 2014, with an even wider range of technology and services for the reclamation, processing and refining of mineral raw materials, is going to be the ultimate meeting point of the European raw and building materials industry.

In addition, our visitor analysis of the last three trade fairs has shown a regular increase in the share of visits by decision makers from the construction industry and especially from the sectors for earthworks, road construction and civil engineering. It seems to have become more important that the exhibiting companies also prepare for these visitors with

offerings that would interest them. Of course, this only applies if they have secured a stand as an exhibitor at steinexpo 2014. I want to appeal to all those interested to busy themselves with the arrangements of their trade fair participation as soon as possible, so we can offer you the right exhibition space that will meet your interests and wishes as far as possible,” summarises Dr. Rese following the positive experiences of the last few weeks.

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steinexpo As the biggest and most significant stone quarry demonstration exhibition on the European continent, the steinexpo had its premiere in the Nieder-Ofleiden stone quarry in September 1990. The trade fair is held in a three-year cycle. By means of impressive live demonstrations against the backdrop of the magnificent stone quarry, manufacturers and dealers of building and processing machinery, utility vehicles and heavy vehicles as well as plants for reclamation and treatment of materials put their service performance on display. The recycling of mineral building materials represents another focus point. The steinexpo is organised by Geoplan GMBH, Iffezheim.

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helps Saint-Gobain achieve safe, efficient production

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ilrijk, Belgium, November 2013. Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials (Mudanjiang) Co., Ltd., China, primarily manufactures green silicon carbide. In 2009 Atlas Copco supplied the company with a modular AIRnet® piping system, which allows simple reconfiguration of the factory whenever required.

Installed at the same time were ZT Series oil-free screw compressors enabling the company to meet the ISO 8573-1 “0” standard for oil content in the compressed air. Atlas Copco has now become a strategic global supplier to the Saint-Gobain Group.

Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials (Mudanjiang) Co., Ltd., is located in the city of Mudanjiang in Heilongjiang Province.

In 2009, with the leap-forward development of photovoltaic industry, the demand for silicon carbide increased sharply and Saint-Gobain expanded its production capacity. “We selected Atlas Copco from two world-class air compressor suppliers,” relates Mr. Liu Guanzhan from Saint-Gobain‘s purchasing department . “Our choice was based on multiple factors, including product quality, market share, etc., in combination with reputation in the industry.”

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Modular system gives maximum flexibility The layout of the Saint-Gobain factory requires frequent adjustments. Atlas Copco’s AIRnet® air piping system is a modular concept allowing simple reconfiguration.

Individual components can be removed and re-installed repeatedly as the configuration of the factory is changed.

The components are made from robust, lightweight, powder-coated aluminum tube. It is designed for easy, low-cost installation with a large selection of engineered polymer fittings. The AIRnet® system conveys high-quality air from the compressor to any point in the process without loss of pressure.

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NEWS & REPORTS Stringent requirements on compressed air quality Since many of the raw materials for the silicon carbide manufacturing process are in powder form, there are extremely stringent requirements on the power source for the manufacturing process in terms of the moisture content of the compressed air, including oil. The Atlas Copco ZT Series of oil-free screw compressors meet the latest ISO 8573-1 „0“ standard for oil content in the compressed air and this has been confirmed by TÜV based on stringent measurement and testing. In the ZT Series, a two-stage compression system minimizes energy consumption.

A relationship based on trust “After the collaboration with Saint-Gobain in Mudanjiang project, we are pleased to see Saint-Gobain has an in-depth understanding of the technologies, products and services provided by Atlas Copco,” says Kevin Wu, Atlas Copco AIRnet product specialist. “The parties have established a good relationship of trust and cooperation.”

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Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials (Mudanjiang) Co., Ltd., China, primarily manufactures green silicon carbide. In 2009 Atlas Copco supplied the company with a modular AIRnet® piping system, which allows simple reconfiguration of the factory whenever required. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area provides industrial compressors, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment and air management systems. It has a global service network and offers specialty rental services. Compressor Technique innovates for sustainable productivity in the manufacturing, oil and gas, and process industries. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Belgium, Germany, the United States, China and India.

Atlas Copco is an industrial group with worldleading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).

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GA18 compressor provides quality air for sensitive equipment

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ilrijk, Belgium, October 2013. Atlas Copco’s GA 18 VSD FF compressor meets the strict demands for clean, dry compressed air that MoldTech Modell- & Formenbau GmbH (MoldTech) in Salzburg, Austria, requires for the sensitive work their company performs.

MoldTech is a system supplier and contract manufacturing operator primarily for the automotive field with a focus on glass-fiber-reinforced and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic production. Using state-of-the-art computer-assisted drawing and computer-assisted manufacturing technology, MoldTech specializes in the fabrication of prototype tools, cubing, and design models, including models and molds, based on a customer’s requirements. To accomplish this, MoldTech uses equipment ranging from air guns and grinding tools to a CNC lathe and a new five-axial milling machine – and nothing works without compressed air.

VSD technology saves 35% energy on average

industry. MoldTech’s compressed air requirements are diverse, but as Managing Director Gunter Muhlbacher explains, “It is a cleanliness and dryness that are the defining components of our air supply. Due to the varying needs of our production, we have naturally chosen a variable speed-controlled compressor because of its effectiveness and cost efficiency.”

Atlas Copco’s GA 18 VSD FF is an oil-injected rotary screw compressor that is compact in size but easily meets MoldTech’s requirements. It is the ideal solution for production needs with fluctuating air demands. The variable speed drive (VSD) technology continuously adjusts the airflow to the demand, resulting in energy savings of 35 % on average.

But not all air is the same, and quality air is crucial when it comes to the sensitive equipment used to design and manufacture fundamental components for the automotive

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NEWS & REPORTS A very special application for MoldTech products MoldTech’s compressed air must not contain any dirt, moisture or oil, which could cause costly damage to the highly sensitive measuring systems used in production.

The integrated refrigerant dryer in the GA18 immediately reduces the water content in the compressed air, and Atlas Copco’s downstream pipe filters remove any remaining dirt. This increases the life of the company’s sensitive equipment and helps ensure the quality of the products they make, such as the precision accessory parts they produce for ice speedway racer Franky Zorn.Ice speedway racing is motocross on ice. Special motorcycles are ridden on natural or artificial ice rinks.

The extreme conditions in terms of temperature and “track” require special materials, which often have to be worked on under special conditions. The riders, like Franky Zorn, are responsible for the specially equipped motorcycles used in the sport. This is where MoldTech can offer its expertise. With their specialty milling and precise machining, they develop specialty parts from high-quality materials to produce spikes for the motorcycle’s wheels, which offer a good grip for optimum acceleration and extreme inclines on the bends.

Currently, the compressed air requirement at full operation for all production machines is approximately 2.4m³/min. With a design capacity to cover demands of 0.95 to 3.6 m³/min, the GA 18 VSD FF will be working for MoldTech well into the future to supply quality compressed air as the company grows and production increases.

Industrial Air is a division within Atlas Copco‘s Compressor Technique business area. It develops, manufactures and markets oil-injected and oil-free air compressors, vacuum pumps, gas generators, air treatment solutions and compressor controls and monitoring under several brands. In addition to serving a wide variety of industries, dedicated solutions are also available for marine, railway and oil and gas customers. The division‘s focus and main drive is to further improve its customers‘ productivity.

The divisional headquarters and main production center are located in Antwerp, Belgium.

Atlas Copco is an industrial group with worldleading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).

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Atlas Copco’s GA 18 VSD FF compressor meets the strict demands for clean, dry compressed air that MoldTech Modell& Formenbau GmbH (MoldTech) in Salzburg, Austria, requires for the sensitive work their company performs. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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Atlas Copco equipment plays crucial role in energy recovery system at semiconductor manufacturer

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ilrijk, Belgium, October 2013. Five Atlas Copco water-cooled, rotary screw compressors are providing semiconductor manufacturer Nanium SA with reliable, high-quality air, while an Atlas Copco ER900 heat recovery system enables the company to substantially reduce CO2 emissions and achieve exceptional energy savings.

Atlas Copco and Nanium SA, a semiconductor manufacturer in Vila do Conde, Portugal, have had a successful partnership focused on sustainable productivity for 16 years. From the beginning, Nanium chose Atlas Copco oil-free compressors combined with drying and filtering systems to obtain high-quality air. Carlos Costa, director of infrastructure management at Nanium, adds, “Atlas Copco had great experience in facilities for semiconductor factories with extremely high requirements in terms of reliability and air quality.”

Nanium currently has five Atlas Copco oil-free, watercooled rotary screw compressors installed at its facility – three ZR 300s, one ZR 315 VSD with variable speed drive (VSD), and one ZR 400. The compressed air is used almost entirely within the clean rooms, in direct contact with the products under manufacture. Therefore, each of them is combined with a heated blower purge desiccant air dryer, or BD dryer, to obtain a high-quality dewpoint (PDP < -40C).

Nanium also requires no oil and a low quantity of particles to standard ISO 8573 Class 0 to meet its strict standards.

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The company also chose Atlas Copco compressors to help improve energy consumption at the facility. “The selection was based on the possibility of having equipment working at full load, while the variable-speed compressor allows you to adapt compressed air production to the consumption of the facilities, always ensuring high levels of energy efficiency and optimal working conditions for the compressors,” Costa points out.

In addition to the five compressors, Nanium recently acquired an Atlas Copco ER 900 unit – a heated water management system for heat recovery in oil-free, watercooled compressors.

The ER 900 recovers heat from the compressors in the form of hot water. In order to meet Nanium’s needs, Atlas Copco changed the company’s compressor to discharge its cooling water at about 80°C. This hot water is pumped to a heat exchanger, whose secondary circuit circulates return water to the boiler. As a result, primary energy Gas input is dramatically reduced.

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NEWS & REPORTS “This gave us the possibility of practically stopping the use of our boilers with gas burners, which resulted in a huge reduction in CO2 emissions, as well as in the energy bill, ” Costa says. This, in turn, has reduced the consumption of natural gas at the facility by about 90 percent. In addition, the energy consumed by the compressors is also less expensive because of their role in the heat recovery system.

The partnership between the two companies is not only based on equipment, but also includes Atlas Copco equipment maintenance services, which Costa credits with keeping his “compressors working for 15 years, 24 hours a day without major problems and with a considerable savings.”

With a compressed air production capacity that exceeds current needs, Nanium does not anticipate an increase in installed capacity for the foreseeable future.

However, Carlos Costa stresses the level of satisfaction Nanium has in its partnership with Atlas Copco. “Without a doubt, I would recommend using Atlas Copco equipment to others.”

Five Atlas Copco water-cooled, rotary screw compressors are providing semiconductor manufacturer Nanium SA with reliable, highquality air, while an Atlas Copco ER900 heat recovery system enables the company to substantially reduce CO2 emissions and achieve exceptional energy savings. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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Atlas Copco is an industrial group with worldleading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).

Oil-free Air is division within Atlas Copco‘s Compressor Technique business area. It develops, manufactures, and markets worldwide oil-free and oil-injected air and gas compressors combined with air and gas treatment systems. The division focuses on sustainable solutions for all kind of industries where the gas quality is critical to the production processes. The divisional headquarters is located in Shanghai, China, and the production centers are in Antwerp, Belgium; Wuxi, China; Pune, India and São Paulo, Brazil.

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Variable Speed Drive technology from Atlas Copco helps flavours and fragrances producer achieve major energy savings

ilrijk, Belgium, November 2013. Choosing VSD compressor technology from Atlas Copco has helped W International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF), a leading global creator of flavours and fragrances for consumer products, achieve major energy savings at its UK manufacturing plant in Haverhill, Suffolk.

The plant is one of many IFF plants worldwide producing fragrances and flavours that are used in products such as beverages, sweets, dairy, savoury products, as well as fine fragrances, beauty care products, detergents, and household goods. The Haverhill plant recently underwent a significant expansion. A major part of the expansion was the upgrading of the plant’s Atlas Copco compressed air system.

IFF is a long-standing customer of Atlas Copco Compressors who, prior to the expansion programme, had originally installed an oil-free, fixed speed ZT3A together with a ZT290 machine on a service contract at the site.

The compressors provide 100% Oil Free air for process instrumentation, the operation of pneumatic valves for powder transfer and plant-to-plant product conveying.

Performance logging of the compressors, carried out prior to the expansion highlighted the fact that significant energy savings could be achieved with the installation of a single variable speed drive compressor to replace both existing units. The ZT160VSD was selected for its ability to match compressed output to demand in variable full load/

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variable load production cycles and its wide turndown range. This single compressor alone can provide all the air for the site while the old ZT3A has been retained as a standby unit.

The100% oil-free design of the Z machines is vital to eliminate even the slightest risk of contamination within the sensitive production environment. The ZT160VSD machine was supplied to IFF on a Service Investment Plan (SIP) contract rental arrangement that includes the Total Responsibility service provision. Not all compressed air users are able to undertake the major capital investment required to take advantage of the latest technological innovations to match their current and future needs. Atlas Copco Compressors’ SIP links into its service contracts, provides free site audits, delivers new energy-efficient compressors on a lease contract and requires no capital investment.

Engineering Manager, Matt Borrill commented: “We calculate that in the past year we have saved £10,000 pa on our energy bills and significantly reduced our carbon footprint. It’s a direct result of Atlas Copco looking after our

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NEWS & REPORTS interests under their Total Responsibility Plan. The plan lives up to its name. We get regular iTrak audits to monitor our compressed air use, and that means total peace of mind, plus full coverage of the unit including air ends, motor, electrical and electronic systems, coolers, etc with fixed annual costs for the agreed period. It means Atlas Copco technicians providing us with regular maintenance, engineering improvements, and breakdown repairs and machine overhauls if necessary.”

He went on to say how the two companies’ business philosophies were so alike: “We both value our environmental credentials and practice lean manufacturing techniques in our production processes. Also, the noisereduction characteristic of the new ZT compressor is a welcome asset in view of the plant’s proximity to residential properties.”

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Atlas Copco is an industrial group with worldleading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).

Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area provides industrial compressors, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment and air management systems. It has a global service network and offers specialty rental services. Compressor Technique innovates for sustainable productivity in the manufacturing, oil and gas, and process industries. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Belgium, Germany, the United States, China and India.

Choosing VSD compressor technology from Atlas Copco has helped International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF), a leading global creator of flavours and fragrances for consumer products, achieve major energy savings at its UK manufacturing plant in Haverhill, Suffolk. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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compressed air systems save energy at BIC No Sabe Fallar

ilrijk, Belgium, December 2013. No Sabe Fallar, S.A. de C.V. is the Mexican subsidiary of the W global BIC Group. Installed at its plant in Cuautitlán Izcalli are a group of Atlas Copco GA-type compressors, an energy saving ES control system and an AirConnect Visualization system.

Maintenance Manager Armando Guerra relates that, with these solutions and using its AIRScan survey tool, Atlas Copco helped the plant to achieve significant energy savings in the compressed air system.

At No Sabe Fallar compressed air is the main power source for assembly, injection molding and transportation machines, as well as screen printing and pad printing machines.

GA-type compressors The plant has nine Atlas Copco GA-type oil-injected rotary screw compressors – two GA 315s, two GA 90s, two GA 90 VSDs and three GA 160s. The element and motors in GA compressors are designed reduce energy costs and overall compressor lifecycle costs. The GA VSD (Variable Speed Drive) further reduces energy costs by automatically adjusting the air supply to demand with a large turndown operating range.

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Central control system No Sabe Fallar also has an Atlas Copco ES 130V central control system which provides monitoring and control of all compressors simultaneously, ensuring all units provide optimum performance for the process. The result is a dependable, energy efficient network.An Atlas Copco AirConnect Visualization system makes it easy to monitor the system and identify any areas that can be improved.

All information is at the user‘s fingertips, from installation status to trends and system performance.

AIRScan survey brought energy savings Atlas Copco performed an AIRScan survey to optimize the system. AIRScan is an independent Atlas Copco survey and reporting tool that pinpoints the areas where potential savings can be made in a plant. Armando Guerra, Maintenance Manager at No Sabe Fallar: “We needed reliable machinery of recognized brands that would ensure

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NEWS & REPORTS the continuity of our operations, and that is why we turned to Atlas Copco. Thanks to their support and their AIRScan tool, we have achieved average energy savings of up to 20% in the compressed air system.”

Founded in 1945 by French industrialists Marcel Bich and Edouard Buffard, today BIC has sales in 160 countries and 3.2 million retail outlets sell BIC® products.

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Atlas Copco‘s Compressor Technique PR Coordinator Michael Gaar Telefon: +32 (0) 3 750 80 88 eMail: Michael.gaar@be.atlascopco.com Internet: www.atlascopco.com

Atlas Copco is an industrial group with worldleading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).

Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area provides industrial compressors, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment and air management systems. It has a global service network and offers specialty rental services. Compressor Technique innovates for sustainable productivity in the manufacturing, oil and gas, and process industries. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Belgium, Germany, the United States, China and India.

No Sabe Fallar, S.A. de C.V. is the Mexican subsidiary of the global BIC Group. Installed at its plant in Cuautitlán Izcalli are a group of Atlas Copco GA-type compressors, an energy saving ES control system and an AirConnect Visualization system.

(Photo: Atlas Copco)

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AIRnet compressed air piping system saves energy at leading Indian textile plant

ilrijk, Belgium, December 2013. Siyaram Silk Mills Limited has installed AIRnet, a modular W compressed air piping system from Atlas Copco, at its plant at Tarapur, Maharashtra, India. AIRnet delivers quality air from the compressor to the point of use, and will offer annual energy savings for the plant of up to 56,000 kWh.

Established in 1978, Siyaram is a market-leading manufacturer of yarns, home furnishings and garments.

The company’s plant is equipped with the latest machinery for textile manufacture.

Easy installation, efficient operation Installing AIRnet is fast and simple as no welding, gluing or crimping is required. AIRnet’s modular system of corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum pipes are highly durable and feature self-aligning, fully sealed polymer fittings with integrated O-rings that eliminate any possibility of leaks.

The low friction factor of aluminum and the seamless connections minimize pressure drop. This, combined with bigger inner diameter, ensures high efficiency. In compliance with industrial standards, AIRnet pipes are pre-painted in blue (for compressed air) or green (for nitrogen gas) for easy network identification.

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Energy savings and reductions in CO2 emissions At Siyaram, the AIRnet piping system is connected to an Atlas Copco 250 kW Oil Free Air Compressor ZT 250 which enables the pressure drop by 0.2 bar, results in energy saving of 3.5 kW per hour. The compressor runs for about 8,000 hours per year, therefore annual savings in energy consumption will be close to 56,000 kWh. In turn, this reduces CO2 emissions by 54 tons per year which, over 10 years, is equivalent to planting 2,400 trees.

“Our relationship with Atlas Copco goes back more than 20 years,” says Mr. P. K. Archarya. Senior President (Technical), Siyaram Silk Mills Limited. “When we need ‘air’, it is always supplied by Atlas Copco equipment. We believe in Atlas Copco because they are a quality supplier.

Their services are good. They are way ahead of any other suppliers and just a phone call away. When we decide to expand further, we will definitely use Atlas Copco’s AIRnet system.”

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Siyaram Silk Mills Limited has installed AIRnet, a modular compressed air piping system from Atlas Copco, at its plant at Tarapur, Maharashtra, India. AIRnet delivers quality air from the compressor to the point of use, and will offer annual energy savings for the plant of up to 56,000 kWh. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco‘s Compressor Technique Business Line Manager - Service Bjorn Leempoels Telefon: +91 (0)20 39852313 Mobile: +91 9673995487 Internet: www.atlascopco.com

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Atlas Copco is an industrial group with worldleading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).

Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. started operations in 1960, and has 22 offices across India, the registered office being at Pune. In 2012, Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. had about 2 500 employees and in the period from 1st April 2012 to 31st March 2013, revenues of INR 2 600 cr (MEUR 400).

Compressor Technique Service is a division within Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area.

It provides a complete range of aftermarket services with the aim to maximize customers’ productivity. The division focuses on spare parts supply, professional service, air monitoring and connectivity solutions.

The divisional headquarters are located in Antwerp, Belgium.

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NEWS & REPORTS Atlas Copcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Compressor Technique

Atlas Copco

oil-free equipment and quality service support growing graphic arts company

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ilrijk, Belgium, December 2013. Lidergraf, a successful Portuguese graphic arts company, uses Atlas Copco compressed air, blower and vacuum solutions to meet its demand for 100 percent oilfree, high-quality air to ensure the quality of its products.

Increased capacity, increased demands

Main target achieved: zero risks

Since its inception in 1994, Lidergraf, headquartered in Vila do Conde, Portugal, has successfully and steadily grown to be one of the largest graphic arts companies in the country with 145 employees and annual revenue around â&#x201A;Ź20 million.

The company installed two ZT 132 VSD FF and ZT 110 FF oil-free compressors with integrated adsorption dryers, a ZS 55+ VSD oil-free screw blower, and a ZE oil-free screw vacuum pump. Featuring energy-efficient integrated dryers, both compressors provide 100 percent pure, clean oil-free air that complies with ISO 8573-1 Class 0 (2010) certification. This means zero risk of contamination; zero risk of damaged products; and zero risk of losses from operational downtime.

Today, with the construction of a new building and the acquisition of a second rotary machine, Lidergraf is able to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, the company also has had to increase the compressed air, vacuum and blower capacity to meet production demands.

Lidergraf chose Atlas Copco to provide 100 percent oilfree compressed air and blowers to ensure the high quality of their printed products.

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The ZT 132 VSD FF compressor and the ZS 55+ VSD oilfree screw blower both feature variable speed drive (VSD) technology. VSD technology adjusts the motor speed to the air demand automatically, achieving substantial energy savings of 35 % on average. In addition, VSD dramatically reduces the energy requirements in the overall production process.

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NEWS & REPORTS An excellent partnership For Antonio Crespo, company maintenance manager, Atlas Copco offers “reliable, high-quality and energyefficient equipment, especially in the speed variation compressor with integrated dryers.”

Lidergraf also has a full liability maintenance contract for the ZT 132 VSD FF and calls on Atlas Copco’s trained technicians to maintain the other equipment. Crespo indicates he would recommend Atlas Copco products and services without hesitation. “As the constant production of high-quality compressed air is very important for our production, the partnership with Atlas Copo proves to be excellent.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco‘s Compressor Technique PR Coordinator Michael Gaar Telefon: +32 (0) 3 750 80 88 eMail: Michael.gaar@be.atlascopco.com Internet: www.atlascopco.com

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Atlas Copco is an industrial group with worldleading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).

Compressor Technique Service is a division within Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area.

It provides a complete range of aftermarket services with the aim to maximize customers’ productivity. The division focuses on spare parts supply, professional service, air monitoring and connectivity solutions.

The divisional headquarters are located in Antwerp, Belgium.

António Crespo,responsible for maintenance at Lidergraf: Lidergraf, a successful Portuguese graphic arts company, uses Atlas Copco compressed air, blower and vacuum solutions to meet its demand for 100 percent oil-free, high-quality air to ensure the quality of its products. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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NEWS & REPORTS Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation

Atlas Copco

to launch mobile equipment for “opening holes” in mines

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tlas Copco is to launch a new mobile rig for boring so-called opening holes in mines. The new rig, called Easer, can perform both box hole boring and down-reaming with a hole diameter of 750 mm, as well as conventional raiseboring with a hole diameter of up to 1 200 mm.

The Easer: A new mobile rig from Atlas Copco, specifically designed to drill opening holes in mines Since its introduction in the mid-1960s, the raiseboring technique has been considered as the safest and most productive way of excavating raises in most mining applications. In block caving, and in most types of sublevel mining, a vast amount of short raises act as openings for the rock to expand into when blasting.

Traditional raiseboring machines typically require a concrete platform and tie-down bolts to keep the machine stable during operation. In the total turnover time for such short raises the actual boring time is often below 50%.

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The increased demand for a highly mobile and versatile rig specifically designed to create these opening holes safely and efficiently, has led to the development of the Easer. The rig can produce opening holes with a maximum diameter of 750 mm and a hole depth of up to 60 m. It uses standard 200 mm (8 in) boring rods with a 228 mm (39 in) pilot drill bit.

All the necessary operating equipment is part of the carrier, with the exception of the rods, and the setup procedure does not require any site preparation.

“Our mission in developing the Easer has been to speed up the operation,” says Johnny Lyly, Product Manager at Atlas Copco. “The timeframe for drilling a 40 meter opening hole, from setup to take down is less than 30 hours, and set up/take down is done in less than one hour.”

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NEWS & REPORTS The Easer offers the same drilling modes as traditional raiseboring rigs: box hole boring, down-reaming and conventional raiseboring. To switch from box hole boring to down-reaming, the gearbox is rotated 180 degrees – a simple operation that can be carried out in an underground workshop. In raiseboring mode, the Easer can drill up to 1 200 mm.

The name Easer is derived from the expression “ease off”, meaning to take off or release pressure, which is used in reference to the blast hole into which rock expands during blasting.

The Easer is scheduled for launch during 2014.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation Johnny Lyly, Product Manager Phone: +46 (0)73 80 90 162 eMail: johnny.lyly@se.atlascopco.com Patrik Johansson, Project Leader Marketing Communications Phone: +46 (0)70 602 1249 eMail: patrik.johansson@se.atlascopco.com Internet: www.atlascopco.com

Atlas Copco is an industrial group with worldleading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).

Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation is a division within Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area. It develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of tunneling and mining equipment for various underground applications worldwide. The division focuses strongly on innovative product design and aftermarket support systems, which give added customer value. The divisional headquarters and main production center is in Örebro, Sweden.

The Easer: A new mobile rig from Atlas Copco, specifically designed to drill opening holes in mines. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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Conference „Sensor-Based Sorting“ The sixth expert conference “Sensor-Based Sorting” will take place at the Eurogress convention centre, Aachen, Germany from March 11th to 13th 2014 addressing new developments and applications in the field of automatic separation techniques for primary and secondary raw materials. Organizers are the Department of Processing and Recycling (I.A.R.) and the Unit of Mineral Processing (AMR) of RWTH Aachen University and the GDMB Society of Metallurgists and Miners. Presentations will exclusively deal with sorting systems that recognize different characteristics without contact or destruction. Feed material is analysed with sensors and intelligent data processing in order to provide selective discharge of individual components.

Innovations and advances in the separation of industrial minerals, metal ores, coal, scrap, plastics, waste paper, refuse derived fuel, light packaging waste and others will be outlined in detail. Moreover, an accompanying exhibition will be arranged where manufacturers can present novel technologies of sensor-based sorting. The conference’s aim is to bring together plant operators, manufacturers and developers for an exchange of experiences. Due to its international character all presentations will be conducted in English language only. Further information concerning the conference is to be found at www.sbs.rwth-aachen.de.

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11th to 13th March, 2014; sixth expert conference “Sensor-Based Sorting” at the Eurogress convention centre, Aachen, Germany; Organizers: Department of Processing and Recycling (I.A.R., Prof. Pretz) and Unit of Mineral Processing (AMR, Prof. Wotruba) of RWTH Aachen University and GDMB Society of Metallurgists and Miners. New developments and applications of sensor-based sorting for processing of primary and secondary raw materials. Further information is available at www.sbs.rwth-aachen.de.

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