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02 2015 EDUCATION Australia in Turmoil: A Consequence of the Current International Minerals Market

Dr.-Ing Frank Leschhorn

Munich Mining & Industry Consulting GmbH | Brisbane

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Australia in Turmoil: A Consequence of the Current International Minerals Market The Situation After more than a decade of unprecedented boom, which globally triggered huge investments, the international minerals market has returned back to normal. Since the height in mid-2011, the commodity trade is characterized by dramatically falling prices, which applies to the energy sector with crude oil and thermal coal as well as to coking coal and metals. The Chinese economy is in transition from an investment- to a consuming- driven structure, which leads to reduced demand for commodities. As a consequence of the paramount share China used to have in the consumption of raw materials, the markets have turned into oversupply. This time nearly all commodities were affected, meaning that even companies, which had enjoyed the benefits of producing a variety of minerals, as they often don’t rise and fall parallel, are now facing strong headwinds. Since Australia used to deliver more than half of the Chinese import demand for iron ore and coal, these developments are the reason, why Australia is in turmoil.

The Importance of the Mining Industry for Australia The mining industry currently contributes about 10% to the Australian Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It directly employed roughly 255,000 people in 2014, from which about 98,000 new jobs were created only during the last five years. Together with the depending parts of the service and manufacturing sectors, mining is the economic driver of the country. The earnings from minerals and energy exports reached $195 billion in the last financial year. They account to nearly 60% of all Australian exports. Image 1 shows that iron ore and coal are by far the dominant export earners, followed by LNG, which soon will surpass coal, when Australia will overtake Qatar as the world’s largest LNG exporter. The next important minerals are gold, copper, aluminium products, nickel and zinc.

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This picture shows, how the contribution of mining exports increased, while the share of the agriculture sector fell over the same period. The Chinese appetite for iron ore, coal and metals had fuelled a mining boom in Australia, but it also created a political dependence. The nation’s commodity industry is coming under growing pressure, as the outlook for iron ore, thermal coal, coking coal and oillinked LNG prices worsens while the cost of doing business in Australia stays comparatively high. As a result of lower income tax and royalty payments, the current federal and state budgets are running into heavy deficits.

The Situation in Iron Ore Australia is the world’s largest exporter of iron ore after increasing its share in the global trade to 750 million tonnes, mostly to supply the Asian market. China imported 900 million tonnes in 2014 from which 60% was shipped from Australia. Most of the remainder was delivered from Brazil. The world seaborne iron ore capacity has a volume of 1.35 billion tonnes, but it is currently oversupplied by about 150-200 million tonnes and there is more trouble to be expected with consequences for Australia.

Fig. 1: Australia’s Major Minerals Exports

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month ago. During may 2015 the price increased again to above $US 60/t but many analysts expect the price to fall to $US 45/t or even lower in the coming years.

Image 3 shows how the iron ore spot price for immediate delivery at the Chinese port Tianjin developed. There was an early “writing on the wall”, when, after an all time peak of $US 192/t in 2011, the price collapsed to below $US 90/t the following year. This event was not thoroughly analysed and widely ignored by the investors. There were already voices, realising that “the party was over”. But the main stream in the mining industry and many analysts thought, the mining boom would go on without limits, until China would reach a predicted peak steel production of 1 billion tonnes after 2025. Then, after a second high, the iron ore price fell again to reach a low of less than $US 46/t just a

This graph shows the comparative cost position for selected producers at that time. While Rio Tinto (Rio), as the world’s lowest-cost producer and its rival BHP Billiton (BHP), still enjoy reasonable margins, all the others were under water, as Rio’s boss Sam Walsh said. Even the world’s largest producer, Vale in Brazil and the No.3 in Australia, Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) were losing money. Vale was suffering from the transportation cost disadvantage and FMG from inferior product quality. There is no probability for a substantial price recovery, because the fundamentals of the market have not changed and the situation will become even worse in the face of new low-cost production entering the market.

China in Transition On the demand side, we have the situation that China is in transition from past two-digit annual growth rates to a “new normal” of 7% and lower. But China should not be viewed only by its growth rate, as the Chinese Ambassador in Australia said. Since the release of the 12th Five Year Plan, which expires this year, China has entered into a phase of structural adjustments. To guarantee economic sustainability, it focuses now on “quality growth” including environmental protection, energy

Fig. 3: Iron Ore Spot Price 2010-2015

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EDUCATION Fig. 4: Break Even Costs Iron Ore

On the supply side, this development has massive implications on the exporters of iron ore, coking coal and thermal coal. Image 5 shows the new reality. During the last 14 years, the Chinese steel production rose to more than 800 million tonnes per year, pushing global competitors out of the market. In line with the normalisation of the construction sector, which consumes about 60% of the steel supply, China’s total iron ore demand is now widely expected to peak at around 1.2 billion tonnes. In the way the Chinese domestic iron ore production will fall, the annual imports from the seaborn market could increase to 1 billion tonnes.

efficiency, improved infrastructure and innovation. China’s service sector, which overtook manufacturing two years ago, is already contributing to more than 50% of the GDP. Of course, the basic demand for industrial minerals and agriculture products will remain and the urbanisation will continue, but now at a reduced growth rate of demand for steel and energy. The implication on employment will be immense. As a result, China is increasingly exporting steel to prevent large production capacities from closing down. That already rings alarm clocks in the steel industry around the globe.

As image 6 shows, the cost of China’s domestic iron ore production is far above the global market price. Only 50 million tonnes of Chinese capacity are competitive. About 200 million tonnes remaining subsidized high-cost capacity connected to an employment of thousands of workers is not an easy case for further adjustments, but this might happen. What led to the current situation in iron ore was a strong misjudgement by the global producers and by some foolish analysts. They just believed in the assumption that the spike of the iron ore prices would remain the norm. The iron ore price in the $US 100/t range had globally induced “exuberant” expansions in capacity, as the investors followed a study by McKinsey, saying that the Chinese steel demand will peak at around 1 billion tonnes in the middle of the next decade. This had become a convenient and magic number, which was never questioned. The number became the basis of business plans and was part of numerous presentations by the big four to keep the shareholder value high and to justify their plans for further production increases.

Fig. 5: China Iron Ore Demand Outlook

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EDUCATION Andrew Forrester, its founder and owner, well known as Twiggy, had accused his Australian competitors of flooding the market with new low-cost production. While Rio (and similar BHP) increased their highquality brownfield production at extreme low marginal costs, FMG invested in new mines with lower quality ores at high specific costs. As a result of the current situation, Rio and BHP are pushing high-cost competitors out. This is subject to heavy disputes in Australia because there are currently several new projects under construction. In an unexpected deal, that will reshape the global situation, China last week agreed to fund a 90 Mill t/a low-cost mine expansion in Brazil and to invest in huge 400,000 t ships that will transport high-quality ore into Australia’s backyard in Asia at lowest cost.

Fig. 6: China’s Iron Ore Cost Curve

The War in Iron Ore A war in iron ore has started globally, but it especially became a national fight in Australia. Australia had accounted for 95% of the global production growth during the last years where the newcomer FMG, currently the world’s fourth-largest producer, contributed to 35% of the “new” capacity, more than BHP and Rio have increased.

The Situation in Coal Australia is the largest supplier of coal in a seaborne world-market which just grew by 5% to 1.2 billion tonnes. Its export volume is 380 million tonnes, of which 180 million tonnes are coking coals. Australia is followed by Indonesia (all thermal coals) and Russia, which has emerged as the third-largest coal exporter at 132 million tonnes of which about 30 million tonnes are coking coals. Russia could improve its competitive situation due to the low rouble value. It plans to further increase its trade into the Asian market with new mines and port infrastructure.

Coking Coal The seaborne trade for coking coal is growing and it is expected to reach about 320 million tonnes in 2015. Especially the premium hard coking coal producers in Queensland, lead by BHP, are controlling the market. Under a new Free Trade Agreement, imports from Australia could further replace low quality domestic production in China. The other main customers in the seaborne market are Japan, India and Korea. India is regarded as the future main customer overtaking China by 2020. The current quarterly contract price for premium Hard Coking Coal is about $US 110/t. Semi-soft qualities are traded at $US 84/t and PCI at $US 92/t. At those prices more than 50% of the global supply is without profit margins. Fig. 7: Cartoon Twiggy

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EDUCATION India is moving slowly, but steadily into the role of the driver for the global coal trade. It has 135 GW of new coal-fired power stations under construction but struggles to increase the domestic coal production. The official government target of producing 1 billion tonnes has to be questioned. By knowing about the past Indian conduct of business, some experts expect instead an increase of coal imports to 300 million tonnes by 2020. Additional coal-fired capacity in other countries of the region will grow by 45 GW.

Fig. 8: The Seaborne Coal Trade in 2014

Thermal Coal Since the oil prices and the connected gas prices are falling, the market for thermal coal has changed dramatically. The spot price of thermal coal has fallen from US$ 150/t in the boom times to below US$ 60/t. New contract prices are not significant higher. In the current situation of huge oversupply, more than 60% of the coal producers are losing money, including one third of the Australian miners. For many Australian producers the take-or-pay rail- and port-contracts, which were signed in the good years, are now causing problems. Since these obligations are accounting for $15-30/t over many years, it was often better for the producer to operate at a loss than to pay the fees.

The use of nuclear power will rise in China and India, while the future of nuclear power in Japan is still uncertain. The future of the seaborne market for thermal coal has become highly speculative. What will be the peak demand and when will it happen? Recently about 200 million tonnes of high-cost capacity have fallen out of the market, including in China and Indonesia but that was offset by additional exports from Australia, South Africa, Russia and Colombia. Uncertainty lies in the future of the planned mega coal mines in the Galilee Basin of Queensland, where hundreds of million tonnes of new capacity could be installed. The first in operation could be the $US 16.5 billion Adaniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carmichael mine which shall have secured already 70% of future sales to India. The project will finally produce 60

It should be noted that coal will still remain the dominate fuel for electric power production, especially in fast growing Asian area. China burned about 4 billion tonnes of coal including more than 200 million tonnes of imported coal. It is already successful in reducing its growth in coal consumption. Under these circumstances the expectations of some analysts saying, that the Chinese demand will significantly rise further, seems to be very optimistic. China is replacing old power stations with new technology and massively increasing non-fossil energy use. Fig. 9: Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Exports of Thermal and Coking Coal

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EDUCATION Fig. 10: Thermal Coal Price Development

Mill t from six open pits and five longwall mines. There are still environmental challenges and employment issues to be solved while the future operating costs have to meet the market price for a low quality coal.

The Situation in Metals Mining The market for metals is far from being homogenous. Gold, like other metals shows a rollercoaster market, with prices going up and down. There is no clear trend to see. As a result of low metal prices, the world-wide nonferrous metals exploration spending was down 25% in 2014. The cash reserves of the junior mining companies are dwindling and raising fresh capital is the toughest it has been, since the early 1990s. Many mines were closed or put on care and maintenance. But the Australian producers are generally doing well under the circumstances. Since not much new capacity was developed in recent years, there could be a bright future, once the markets have recovered.

Strategies for Survival - Comparative Costs and Productivity

But short-term cost cutting, including high-grading, will not help in the long run. One activity for longterm cost cutting is automation, what Rio impressively showed. A reason for being the lowest cost iron ore producer was the early application of remote control. Rio has installed an operations centre next to the Perth airport, which is 1,500 km away from its Pilbara operations. 15 mines, equipped with automated trucks and drilling rigs as well as the infrastructure of railway lines, ports and power stations are controlled and monitored. Rio also uses its â&#x20AC;&#x153;processing excellence centreâ&#x20AC;? in Brisbane in concert with a new analytics centre in India to collect and process the flood of data from its global operations for further optimization. BHP is just a step behind, while other companies need years to follow.

Conclusion Australia is in turmoil, because its mining sector is currently in down-turn. The strong dependence on Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy, which led to an unprecedented mining boom in the last decade, has now become a burden. Since China is structurally changing, it is impossible to predict the future demand for commodities. Due to falling income tax payments and royalties, the federal and state government budgets are depleted. The big miners are still creating profits at low prices, but the small and mid-tier companies are fighting for survival. Fortunately the weak Australian dollar brings some relief. The first cost reducing actions are massive redundancies of personal but skilled workforce is needed to implement technical and structural changes in the future. The governments are trying to help by streamlining approval processes, cutting red tape and granting other aids. ($ = A$ unless otherwise stated)

Cost cutting is the new game amongst the Australian miners. Redundancy actions are reported daily and more than 30,000 jobs were already lost. The mining sector has realised, that the imperative is to adapt as quickly as possible to the changed conditions. Mergers of mining companies and other ways to use synergies have already started, even between competitors.

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The Current Situation of German Coal Mining Energy and Climate Policy In line with the energy transition, German coal mining keeps loosing its importance. In social perception mining belongs to a long passed epoch. Coal production and conversion of coal to electricity are considered dirty and cannot be reconciled with requirements of climate protection and energy transition, just as nuclear energy cannot be reconciled. The electricity of the future needs to be green, and its production should be sustainable and preserving the environment. Energy structures should be designed in a way, that in the future renewable energies will constitute the supporting pillar of energy supply in Germany.

Dr.-Ing. Heinz-Werner VoĂ&#x; RAG Deutsche Steinkohle AG

Fig. 1: The Energy Concept of the Federal Government: Target in Timeframe

Photovoltaik â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and wind power stations are increasingly forming the landscape: Sun and wind instead of coal and nuclear energy, this has also been requested by the energy concept of the Federal Government, whose plan is unquestionably one thing: ambitioned. Within the next fifteen years the portion of gross renewable final energy consumption should be increased by the factor 2.5 to 30 percent. The target for greenhouse emissions is even more drastic: Compared to the reference year 1990 the CO2 emissions should be reduced by 40 percentin 2020, by 2050 even by 80 percent.

Fig. 3: Coal Quantity in Germany 2013 (steaming coal, coking coal and coke)

Fig. 2: Global Coal Production and Usage 2013

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Fig. 4: Coal Mines and Locations in Germany

475 million tons SKE. In comparison, the coal production of Europe was far behind with 98 million tons (all data are from 2013).

The biggest reduction potentials are seen in the power industry, as this sector produces most greenhouse emissions. In order to observe national climate targets anearly shutdown of coal-fired power stations in Germany is also considered. Initial considerations have dealt with closing of approximately ten Gigawatt of older brown coal and stone coal capacity, which provoked immediate protests of power companies, the industry, as well as the IG BCE and other trade unions. Although targeted national climate protection share is altogether considered possible, but it will not happen without resulting in higher electricity tariffs, as well as losses in supply guarantee, added value and employment. The Federal Minister of Economics, Mr. Gabriel, sees electricity generated from coal to be an indispensable building block of energy conversion and reminds, that “it is not possible to simultaneously get out of nuclear energy and coal electrification.” The companies should decide with their own responsibility about the modality of reduction, and a legal basis for this concept should soon be launched. China continues to be the global lead in coal production. In 2013 it produced 3,171 million tons coal equivalent. China was followed by North America with 835 million tons SKE, Central-Asia with 507 million tons SKE and India with

By the end of 2018 the production of German coal will definitely be stoppedthere is no back-door. Therefore it is not surprising that in the year 2013, 87 per cent of the coal used for electricity generation in Germany was imported, 61 million tons SKE in sum.This value has almost been doubled over the last 25 years, along with energy dependency. One fifth of the current coal quantity in Germany is provided by Russia (21 per cent). USA/Canada (20 per cent) and Columbia also distinctively contribute a share.

Situation of the RAG Let us now jointly take a look at the specific situation of German coal mining. The political decisions related to coal are still in force, with regard to socially acceptable termination of subsidized coal mining by the end of the year 2018. The adjustment of production and employment capacities is going well andaccording to plan. Following the termination of mining at the Saar and the left side of the lower Rhine river in 2012, production in the German coal mining decreased for the first time below the mark of ten million tons in 2013. There is no doubt: German coal is in the process of being discontinued. Currently, under the umbrella of RAG, domestic coal is produced in three locations: After the Auguste Victoria mine in Marl will stop production at the end of this year, Prosper-Haniel and Ibbenbueren will continue production until the end of 2018 – resulting in complete termination of coal production in Germany within the next four years. In 2014 the total production amounted to approximately 7.6 million tvF – just a short historical insertion: this amount corresponds to almost one tenth of the production in 1990 (71 million tons SKE). In sum 21 working faces contributed to this result.

Fig. 5: Production of Coal RAG Mining in Millions tvF

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Sooner or later the consequences will be felt in all areas, this adaptation is particularly evident in advances. The groundwork is reduced step by step from 24.8 km in 2013 to only 15.2 km in 2015. The advances for the last production enterprise will already be completed by 2017. It is noteworthy to mention the bandwidth of the various mines, as well as the resulting flexibility, which is being requested from staff, and from the applied machines. When we compare seam 51 in the Ibbenbuerenminewith the seam Zollverein in the Prosper Haniel mine, the applied technique masters a setting range of approximately 0.6 to 5.2 m.

In addition to the shifts in the area of production, the required adaptation of staffing levels is also continuously being moved forward. The attribute „socially acceptable“ is of highest priority; nobody falls into the free ground. By the end of 2014 the workforce was reduced across the group by approximately 2,300 to 10,195 employees – another retrospect of the history of the enterprise: In 1990 over 130,000 staff were still employed. The closedown of the past years has made shifting of employees a necessity, the stream of relocating of around 800 employees which started in 2009 between Saarland and Ibbenbueren is unprecedented. Inevitably the number of trainees is also reduced step by step.

Fig. 7: Marketing of Coal RAG Mining Million tons tvF

By now approximately 90% of the domestic coal is being sold to the power industry. Only 0.4 milliontvFeach are delivered to the steel industry and the heat market. Based on sales, production will annually decrease by 15 per centin the coming years.

The subject of occupational health and safety continues to be of highest priority in coal mining, occupational safety comes before production – always and without any compromise. The accident ratio – a quotient that provides information on the number of reportable accidents per one million man-hours – amounted to 4.9 at the end of the year. This value is a genuine indicator that guarantees the high safety standard for the mining. Many measures are taken and events organized to further sharpen the risk awareness of employees and to make them mindful of potential sources of danger. The preventive promotion of health with targeted workshops on subjects like fitness and nutrition are well received.

Fig. 8: Preparatory Efforts RAG Mining in km

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The solution for endless dewatering seems to be the most complex task. It is estimated that in the future over one hundred million cubic meters of mine water will have to be pumped – and there is no closing date in sight – this is the reason that dewatering is counted as one of the so-called eternal burdens.

Fig. 9: RAG AG: Employees and Shifts 2007 – 2018

Fig. 10: Workforce Development RAG Mining – Employees at the End of the Year

Special Theme: Challenge Discontinuation In the year 1968, only 50 years after the establishment of Ruhrkohle AG, subsidized coal mining in Germany was stopped – a historical event. Out of the more that 170 mines in the 1950-ies, only 3 mines are operational today, which is an unequalled shrinking process. While for decades mere production targets determined daily actions, for some time we have been turning our attention to the timeafter mining. The discontinuation process has started. Pulling out of the mine and demolition of surface installations are part of a complex process that calls for ultimate technical knowledge. The negative effects of industrial mining must be avoided to the best possible. We use our entire knowhow to carefully plan and diligently prepare for a clean pull-out from the mine.

The structural change accompanying the discontinuation of the German coal mining poses great challenges to the Ruhr district and Munsterland. The intensive search for sustainable concepts for subsequent use of mining surfaces a magnitude of approximately 11,000 hectares – has already started. It is necessary to find a fresh start to manage this turning-point, one which can be borne by the people in the region. It should not be forgotten that the imminent stop in production will by no means be a mere economic cut. For centuries mining has shaped the environment and gradually has created its own culture. To be a miner has long been more than a profession, but an attitude towards life and an identification, which needs to be compensated. While preparing for the time after 2018, renewable energies are coming more and more into the focus of RAG. The number of currently running projects reflects the fact that the issue has advanced to a significant field of action. In a total of 70 projects, the enterprise, together with its subsidiary company RAG Montan Real Estate creates fertile areas for production of alternative energies. Apart from wind and sun energy plants on dumps and open areas and the usage of geothermal energy and mine water heat, renewable resources such as biomass play an increasing role. Consequently, a 22 hectare biomass park has been established on the former mine Hugo in Gelsenkirchen. Furthermore, the enterprise is looking at possibilities to apply underground pump storage energy plants for local energy supply. A conclusive concept is planned to be available by the year 2018.

Fig. 11: Adaptation in German Coal Mining 1990 to 2013

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Fig. 12: Occurrence of Accidents December 2014 Coal Mining of RAG

Each mine damage is a specific case and its settlement requires individual consideration and processing. The personal support is of highest priority – this will of course also be valid during the time following the termination of production. Even after the termination of subsidized coal mining, the RAG will settle mine damages reliably and in a costumer-oriented way. This is guaranteed by the certified quality management in this area.

Summary For a long time German coal has contributed significantly to the national energy supply. The end of this era is socially desired and has politically been decided. Although financing by RAG foundation and RAG corporation is secured through multi-layer concepts, doubts remain whether “eternal tasks” can ever be overcome. The reason for this is deeply rooted in the human being: It is difficult to anticipate a time beyond the

generation of our great-grandchildren. Nevertheless, all plansaim at indefinitely fulfilling the responsibilities of the mining company. After the termination of production,the party that is financially accountable for the “eternal” and the “finite” burdens is strictly differentiated: As such the RAG foundation is responsible for water-related endless burdens (polder measures, ground water purification and aftercare, as well as mine dewatering), whereas the RAG corporation will tackle further endless tasks (inspection, securing and refill of shafts,as well as permanent personnel costs) and the finite burdens (mine damages, near-surface cultivation, restoration of old shafts, retirement pensions, personnel handling costs and other inherited liabilities). The termination of production of the German coal mining is a huge challenge. But it is more than that, it is also a prospect. Structural change is no new phenomenon, and if anybody is familiar with that, it is us. Together with experts we will give back “their region” to the people of the area.

Fig. 13: Historical Development

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Fig. 15: Real Estates

Fig. 16: Renewable Energies

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Fig. 18: Financing, Accountability for Burdens of Termination of Mining

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Small-bore Drilling for Blasting and Anchoring Engineering -

current status and trends of development viewpoints of manufacturers and users

Dipl.-Ing. Karl-Heinz Wennmohs Atlas Copco MCT GmbH | Germany

During the past decades, the technology of underground drilling equipment in blasting and anchoring engineering has primarily been driven by developments to increase drilling speed. At the same time the available computer systems have been used for control and automation of drilling systems. In recent years this development has not been continuously followed, as limits of drilling speed have been identified, which have posed new challenges to users and manufacturers.

Drilling engineering and methods in small-bore drilling engineering The advancements made in small-bore drilling equipment for blast borehole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and anchoring engineering in borehole diameters of 28 -64 mm have all been made with the goal of increasing drilling performance. Within the few measurable activities in handheld drill hammers, the increase of the net drilling speed has been in the forefront, while in mechanized drilling equipment - the drilling jumbo, the main goal of developers has been (is) the interplay of net drilling speed and quick repositioning actions of carriage and drill arm. This has been in line with wishes of users. Parallel to these partly spectacular developments, the computer generations of the time were used for control and automation of drilling systems. The mechanizing of small-bore drilling through the application of drilling jumbos has not yet fully been implemented in all mining regions. Handheld pneumatic hammers and rotary drilling machines - at times without drill support - are still shaping drilling technology, which as such can be used without high investment. This simple, undemanding and low-cost technique is also key to the selection of drilling equipment. In this regard the performance in drill meters/hours is not important, as this

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Fig. 1: Pneumatic hammers with drill columns in the drive (Photo: Atlas Copco)

simple technique can be used with personnel costs and available workforces. The main field of application of this drilling technique lies in areas such as heading, sinking of shafts, in the field of mining the technique is used to establish blast holes and, if necessary anchor holes. The borehole diameters lie at 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 45 mm. In order to achieve higher drilling speeds, smaller diameters are preferred in harder geological formations. In some regions extraction drilling with longer boreholes up to approximately 6.0 m length is still used.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Fig. 2: The „Swedish Method“ , one person per rock drill (Photo: Atlas Copco)

globally used. In these systems the backstroke of the main piston is used for the left-rotation. During the past 30 years there have been no significantly new constructions in rock drills, as they have only been adapted to new guidelines through downstream exhaust air dampers in noise levels.

The current state of the art Drilling devices with and without jacklegs

In terms of performance, pneumatic hammers are linked to the available pressurized air supply and a decline in dynamic pressure leads to a high drop in performance. In many countries, the above-mentioned fact, as well as the insufficient supply of pressurized air and operating pressure in the widely ramified mine openings have

The weight category of the applied pneumatically driven bore hammers lies between 18 and 35 kg per drill column. Hereby it has to be taken into consideration that drill hammers above 25 kg of weight are only used with drill column. In this performance category the so-called „total weights“, consisting of rock drill and drill columns, are 40 -50 kg. This size can also be used with one person. In terms of performance, the weight category and the respective usage of pressurized air classifies the performance of a device with an impact performance, normally at a dynamic operation pressure of 6.0 bar. In the applied weight categories this impact performance lies between 1 and 2.5 kW. The design of drill hammers is approximately 70 years old and still consists of the two rotation systems, the locking wheel and the locking axis rotation, which are Fig. 4: Hand-held hydraulic rock drill with drill column (Photo: Atlas Copco)

Fig. 3: Rotation systems of pneumatic hammers (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Fig. 5: Anchor rock drill „stoper“ (Photo: Atlas Copco)

The impact performance of these rock drills will be significantly above 2 kW, which would consist of a double impact performance compared to electrically and compressed-air driven drill hammers (at 4 bar). For anchoring works and for making of boreholes in heaves and chute holes a classic „stoper“ - a drill hammer that is powered by compressed air – in the weight categories of 40 -50 kg is used with drill support. In these works the available air-pressure is also of importance, not only during drilling, but also during the setting of adhesive anchors, when a high torque is needed for mixing. A particular design feature of these anchor rock drills is the built-in right-rotation, in order to tighten the screw nut. All „normal“ drill hammers work with left rotation.

paved the way for the application of electrical equipment and hydraulics instead of pressurized air. Regarding the weight of rock drill and drill column, electrically driven rock drills of today are approximately in the same weight categories as pneumatic hammers. Impact performances lie at 1.0 – 1.5 kW. Since the supply of electrical energy is significantly easier and almost without loss, there is no loss of power in drilling performance due to insufficient energy supply, such as with pressurized air. Important steps can be development of supported hydraulic rock drills, which are equipped with an electrically driven power pack.

Fig. 6: Pneumatic rotary drill with drill column (Photo: Hazemag & EPR GmbH)

In rock formations with low compression strength, the hand-held rotary drill in combination with a drill column is a proven solution for drilling tasks.

Mechanized drilling equipment/drilling jumbos The development of drilling jumbos has significantly been supported by the available impact performances of hydraulic drill hammers. The development of impact performance with a current level of 40 kW has apparently not yet reached its limits. In small-bore drilling it is known that the extent of the impact energy is limited by the available drilling equipment, such as shank, drill rod and drill crown, and that the service life of these tool components eventually has a significant influence on the cost-effectiveness of the drilling. This does not only Fig. 7: Percussive performance development of hydraulic hammer drills (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Fig. 8: drill carriage with 4 drill arms and loading basket (Photo: Atlas Copco)

apply to mere equipment costs, but also considers drill equipment downtimes due to tool outage. Currently the impact performance can only be increased through impact frequency, if an overload of drilling equipment is to be avoided. An increase of single impact energy calls for a completely new drill steel generation. Globally almost all manufacturers have standardized the piston form of the currently produced hydraulic rock drills for small bore drilling. This has happened in response to the knowledge that only piston forms and corresponding piston speeds that are adjusted to the drilling tools, i.e. to the drill steel diameter, allow for high impact performances without overloading and destroying the drilling tools. Currently, impact frequencies of more than 100 Hz are possible, and there is no end to these developments.

kinematic systems. In addition to achieving the highest possible degree of relocation from borehole to borehole, it has been possible to also achieve a repeat accuracy with a maximum jib length, in a borehole diameter range of 50 mm. This technique allows for one person to operate up to four drill arms plus a loading basket on one device. Drilling and relocating of anchors is increasingly being mechanized, which is an important step in improving occupational safety and is globally seen as high priority by all big mining companies. With the advance of mining activities into the depth, and the necessity for more support resistance, there is a need for longer anchors with high tensile strength. At the same time the desire for the highest possible anchor placing performance per hour is increasing, which might possibly lead to the development of new anchoring systems, which can be coupled with the possible drill performances of the available drill hammers. The required anchor lengths are 4- 6.0 m.

In parallel to the development of impact performance, the control systems for drill hammers, drill arms and carriage operations have been tied to available computer generations. One of the important prerequisites for this has been advancement in drill arms, with their partly complex Fig. 9: Anchor drill and placing device with mat hanger type Boltec EC (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Development Trends Mining operations and manufacturers know that – due to various reasons- in all operations it is not possible to achieve maximum drill performances and advances of 6.0 m. Based on experiences made in previous years, a market segment will emerge for this high technology in small bore drilling technique in large mines, provided that the available infrastructure for maintenance and training of operators is in place. In the coming years there will be a strengthened cooperation between mining companies and manufacturers. This will be triggered by the high development costs for manufacturers, but also due to the possibility of obtaining technological advances with mine operators for some time. These development packages will include innovative drill techniques and methods. The market for handheld drills will still be relevant in the coming years, and the known pneumatic hammers will continue to be produced in high numbers. Rotary drills will also be applied in the possible market segment, its price being an important criterion for decision. Although significant changes in technique will not be possible, there can be improvements in details of pneumatic hammers, e.g. in the shank area (7/8“ and 1“) with the connection for mud flush through the flush pipe. This area is a weak point in the drilling system. Furthermore, the pressure problem still remains difficult, as the pressure has to be manually adjusted by the drill with each change in angularity of the drill column. Therefore the issue of too much or too little pressure is a balancing act for the drill. This often results in too low of a pressure, as this is a much easier way for the drill. The above problem needs to be solved by future generations of electrical and hydraulic drills. In particular the new hydraulic drill hammers can control these techniques more easily, since the hydraulic hammer mechanisms provide information on pressure. Furthermore

improvements in the shank area through new drill steel systems are both desirable and possible. This point is of particular importance, since the mud is an important factor in higher drill performances. Mechanised drilling for tunnelling will be possible with simple drill carriages that are partly equipped with direct hydraulic control , currently with an impact performance of 20 – 30 kW. But the limitations in this segment have become clear, to the effect that particularly in the starting phase of the drilling there is a danger of using too much impact energy, which in the end is counterproductive. Parts of the machine and drilling tools are overloaded by the infinite hammer energie and a precise start of drilling is prevented. In this important drilling phase it is difficult for the operator to receive a precise feedback on the drilling status to the achieved progress in the respective drilling situation. Another factor in these drilling systems, which should not be underestimated, is the wear and tear of the drill bit. The high available impact performance allows for acceptable drill speed for a few drill meters in particular rock formations, even with overdrilled drill bits. In case of a significant fall in drill speed, the drill bit is often destroyed, and so-called long-term damage to the involved equipment and tools has occurred. In order to avoid this, manufacturers have reinforced the critical front elements in hydraulic rock drills, and have made HD (heavy duty) versions available.

Outlook The market segment of small-bore blast borehole technique will change in the coming years. Significant efforts have been made in the field of tunnelling engineering to improve mechanical loosening techniques through new cutting techniques. The target is to mechanically loosen geological formations of above 200 Mpa compression strength.

Fig. 10: COP 2238 HD (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Within the framework of these projects, the automation of the cutting process and the remote control of machines, respectively, are of highest priority, particularly if mining is done in depth. Since these new technologies need an effective support technology, anchor drills and setting devices are set up, based on the status of the drill technique. This includes small high performance drill hammers with the aim of minimizing the so-called dead lengths of the carriages. Currently it is possible to operate drill hammers with a total length of below 400 mm, at an impact performance of 5-10 kW. In future the question of drill tools, particularly drill bits, will be of particular importance. In this regard the button bit has proven its value. Current modifications in design of bits and in hard metal allow for longer grinding intervals at higher drilling speeds. For handheld drill hammers it is significantly easier to start the drilling with a button bit than with a chisel bit. Furthermore the rotation system runs quieter in all drill hammers, compared to straight bit or cross-cut bit. This has a positive impact on controlling the downforce. The current power range of hydraulic rock drill hammers of 40 kW has not yet reached its peak. Parallel to these impact performances, new drill steel systems with other threads have been developed, since loosening of a screw joint in this power range can be a problem.

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Furthermore it would also be possible to open up completely new dimensions with electrically run devices. In future the cooperation between mines and manufacturers will increasingly lead to partnering teamwork. This will include user-oriented new developments, in particular training programmes for operators of these devices. In addition, producers offer on-site support for service and maintenance. Such cooperation is beneficial for both sides, as the user will receive customized solutions, and the manufacturer can plan and further support the user with trainings and services. In future years there will continue to be a high demand for small bore drilling technique in mines at the global level. The scope of application for rock bolts will increase, and consequently the usage of high-performance roof bolt drilling and setting devices will go up. Drilling and blasting continues to be a cost-effective method for mining of minerals, thus all involved parties will continue their research on possibilities for optimization.

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The Challenges faced by Drilling Engineering in Changing Rock Types Dipl.-Ing. Attila Baki Atlas Copco MCT GmbH | Germany

The alternating geological formations in mining and tunnelling pose new challenges to today’s drilling engineering. Currently speeds of up to 6 m/min can be achieved during hammer drilling. Here the drilling fluid for the borehole cuttings plays an ever-increasing role. Adapted drilling fluid, such as water, water fumigation and air is only suitable for limited use in certain geological formations. A particular challenge is posed by rock formations, which have a tendency to swell in case of water application. Generally, the phenomenon of swelling of various rock types leads to mining risks, not only at the time of excavation, but also many years later. The related efforts, e.g. the safeguarding of drifts through additional anchoring measures or the renewal of formwork, leads to additional security problems and costs. The articles and conditions of future construction projects point out that blast- and anchor boreholes can only be developed with (absolute) dry drilling method. This not only is a challenge to the contractor, but also to the machine manufacturer. An example of the geological longitudinal section in the Stuttgart 21 project reveals that various rock formations have to be cut through (see figure 1). Hereby the biggest challenge is the anhydrite, as the process of „anhydriteswelling“ is relevant in terms of structural engineering. When anhydrite is exposed to water, it is transformed from anhydrite to gypsum, increasing in volume by up to 61%

(see figure 2). The occurring swell pressures (crystallization pressures) can theoretically reach a pressure of up to 100 MPA. The energy released by this process can be observed in geothermal drilling in Staufen. The penetration of various rock formations requires an adapted flushing method for removal of drillings. Currently the following drilling fluids are applied in practice. • Water • Air • Water-impregnated air

Fig. 1: Geological Longitudinal Section (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Fig. 2: Swelling of Anhydrite (Photo: Atlas Copco)

Pure dry drilling is done with rotary drilling. Hereby the borehole cuttings are transported from the borehole depth with the help of an „auger drill rod“. Currently the drilling- and the accompanying control technique allow for an increase in drilling speed. Hereby the flush technology plays an increasing role, since the drilling speed depends on the carry-off of the borehole cuttings from the bottom of the borehole. As for hammer drilling, operators demand a system, which keeps the heading face dust free during the drilling, is mobile and at the same time is suitable for mining and tunnelling. In this regard the available inventory should be used without major modifications and cuts in productivity and availability, and a maximum drill performance should be achieved at minimum costs, without influencing the borehole quality for blasting.

Theoretical Approach In many places the water-nebulization system is applied as flushing system in mining and tunnelling. Therefore it is better to replace the medium water by a fluid medium. This medium should have the following characteristics: • No reaction with anhydrite -> swelling of anhydrite does not occur • No environmental hazards -> the rock pile must continue to be Z0; occupational safety in blast and handling must be ensured

The following substances have been identified and analyzed as promising substance groups: • Non-water based, industrial „non aqueous“ drilling fluids • Natural vegetable oils (Triglycerides)

The application of such water-free fluids seems promising, since it can be assumed that fluids that do not contain or set free H2O, cannot trigger swelling of anhydrite. However, with regard to environmental and health safety, the application of mineral oil and mineral oil containing products should be critically viewed. Probably the bad degradability and the hazard to water are a criterion for exclusion with regard to application in mining and tunnelling. Further theoretical approaches have not been taken into account.

Practical approach Following the fact that the theoretical approach has not lead to the desired goal, other systems available in the market were examined. Figure 3 shows a suction plant DCT 60 of Atlas Copco company, which is completely integrated into the drill carriage. In this method an additional component is attached to the carriage. This system belongs to the product portfolio of the Atlas Copco company and is used in Permafrost. The suction plant has been optimized for small bore blast boreholes of up to 48 mm. Applications needed for the project Stuttgart 21, like drillings of up to 125 mm in diameter, with a length of 25 m, cannot be economically implemented with this system. Here a loss in drill speed was anticipated, since the occurring volume of cuttings cannot be sucked off as quickly as needed. This led to the realization that there is a need for a stronger suction plant. After discussions with various manufacturers, the concept of CFT company sounded promising, since the company has long years of experience in the field of suction and de-dusting. (see figure 4). In a first step the requirements of the system were discussed with CFT company. After a short time the next steps became clear.

• Biologically degradable hydraulic oils • Other substances

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Fig. 3: Atlas Copco DCT 60 (Photo: Atlas Copco)

the suction hood at the carriage and the size of the suction pipe were optimized and the filter system was equipped with an integrated coarse material impact separator. After completion of all technical alterations on site, all further tests were successful. At the suggestion of our service technicians, it was also tested to extract the cuttings by suction through the drill rod. In order to run the test, a special drill bit of W+K company and a standard drill rod was used. Special features of this drill bit are the big jetting openings in the drill head. In order to do the suction through the drill rod, the front part and the shank were modified. Hereby a shank with an external rotary swivel from the injecting area was used. (see figure 6)

The first tests were run after completion of components in a mine with similar geology (Stuttgart 21). The installations of drill carriages were quickly completed. The adaptation of the suction plant with the drill carriage was completed without much effort (see figure 5). Initial results from the interplay between drill carriage and suction plant components show that the performance of the suction plant exceeded expectations. The plant could draw grain sizes of approximately 5 cm, which led to an outage of the plant. In order to avoid reduction of suction performance,

Fig. 4: Suction plant of CFT company (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Fig. 5: Atlas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Copco Boomer with CFT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Suction Plant (Photo: Atlas Copco)

The first drill tests revealed that the suction of the drill cuttings was not effective, due to the drilling speed. After approximately 40 cm the bit and drill rod were blocked up to the shank. The test was stopped and not continued further.

Summary Based on experiences in various rock formations, the demands on drilling engineering will increase. Apart from drill performance, the issue of drilling medium will come to the fore. Apart from the drilling medium water, air and waterimpregnated air, dust-free dry drilling will gain increasing importance in the small-bore range.

Although the theoretical research on usage of waterfree fluids sounded promising in the beginning, it cannot be used without concerns, due to the risks to wildlife and habitat. With regard to hammer-drilling there is currently no technically integrated solution, which allows for dust-free drilling without water. It is only possible to drill economically dry and dust free with the support of a suction plant. The technical specifications and the related usage determines the size of the component. The formation CFT and Atlas Copco offers the most flexible solution for the operator, as it observes the requirement of using the standard drill tool and, in case

Fig. 6: Internal Rotary Swivel with integrated intake fitting (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Fig. 7: Atlas Copco Compressor with CFT Suction Plant (Photo: Atlas Copco)

of dry drilling, adapting the suction plant without much effort and in the shortest time. Hereby it offers the possibility of varying the size of the suction plant with the number of drill arms. The extraction through the drill rod is also a solution. However, it needs to be optimized in further tests, so that the expected drill speed of the operator can be achieved. The unity between drill and suction plant is currently used in tunnelling and has achieved very good results. (see figure 7) Therefore the integration of the CFT component into the drill control can lead to further optimization in the future.

The Author: Attila Baki Atlas Copco products are built to last. Each and every one delivers superior performance in the most efficient and cost-effective way, even under the toughest conditions. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than a machine. We back up your equipment with sustainable solutions that deliver better safety, higher productivity and peace of mind. The Atlas Copco Service global offering is loaded with reliability and the highest availability. Atlas Copco Service aims to contribute to your profitability and add value to your operation. Always with your best interests at heart. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

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Advances in C&D waste recycling technology recognised at EQAR Awards

he European Quality Association for Recycling (EQAR) recently held their annual conference in Rotterdam and gave a recognition award to CDE Global for recent innovations introduced to their equipment for the recycling of construction, demolition and excavation waste. The award was given in recognition of the various product innovations launched by CDE Global and first introduced on a project in Stuttgart, Germany for Feess Erdbau GmbH. Commenting on the award CDE Regional Manager for Europe and Russia, Mr Eoin Heron said “The project we have completed with Feess Erdbau in Stuttgart is a culmination of over a decade of experience in the design and delivery of recycling plants for construction and demolition waste. Our initial project portfolio has been built in the UK market and this has expanded into Europe in recent years with great success.” The Stuttgart project saw the launch of the R2500 primary screening unit as the feed system for C&D waste recycling plants. “We developed the R2500 specifically for use on projects where difficult materials are being processed” explains CDE product development manager, Kevin Vallelly. “The machine allows for the efficient delivery of C&D waste material to the washing plant as a result of the large capacity feed hopper which can accommodate up to

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20 tonnes of material. This ensures that the plant operator can charge fill the plant and is also free to complete other work on site which eliminates the requirement for a dedicated person to feed the recycling plant.” The R2500 removes any +100mm material from the feed and this is discharged via the oversize stockpile conveyor. Meanwhile the -100mm material is delivered to the M2500 mobile washing plant. The most significant development of the M2500 sees the introduction of the new Infinity P275 bolted screen – a 5mx1.5m (16x5) aggregate screen which has been awarded a global patent as a result of the construction of the side walls of the screen. “Going back to day 1 of the design process we took our lead from the aerospace industry and how aircraft wings are designed. The only assumptions we made from a design perspective were that the screen was to be rectangular and have one, two or three screening decks”

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The top deck of the Infinity P2-75 screen removes the +45mm material while the 8mm to 45mm material progresses to the scrubbing phase. This involves the AggMax portable logwasher (Photo: CDE Global)

says Neil Mullan, Senior R&D Engineer and product specialist for the CDE screening range. According to CDE the Infinity screen range is able to generate the same acceleration as conventional screens with less weight, which results in a reduction in power consumption, reducing operational costs. “The focus on reducing power consumption is evident in several of the design innovations within the Infinity range and is achieved in balance with using power efficiently” says Neil Mullan. Ferrous metals are also removed at this stage of the process through the deployment of an overband magnet on the M2500 feed conveyor with the metals stockpiled in a skip. The top deck of the Infinity P2-75 screen removes the +45mm material while the 8mm to 45mm material progresses to the scrubbing phase. This involves the AggMax portable logwasher which subjects the material to extreme attrition in order to liberate the recycled aggregate material and effectively remove the fine silts and clays from the C&D waste feed. It is here that lightweights and other contaminants are also removed including organics, wood, plastics, paper and polystyrene. After passing through the AggMax the recycled washed aggregates are sized into 8-16mm, 16-32mm and 32-45mm products. The 0-8mm material is pumped from the M2500 sump to the integrated EvoWash sand washing plant where a 0-2mm sand and a 2-8mm grit product are dewatered and stockpiled into product bays ready for market. The

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EvoWash removes all the unwanted -63 micron material and this, along with the wastewater from the plant is delivered to the AquaCell thickener. The AquaCell is the latest development of the AquCycle range and has been specifically designed for sites where space is restricted. “The AquaCycle is tried and tested water recycling technology but we developed the AquaCell for this project for two main reasons” explains Kevin Vallelly. “The first is to ensure that operators with severe space restrictions are still able to avail of the opportunity that these washing plants offer. Secondly, as the AquaCell is designed to fit within the footprint of two standard 40ft shipping containers it makes transport a lot easier.” Another new feature of the AquaCell thickener is the new built in sludge concentrator which ensures the delivery of a consistent sludge density to the sludge management stage. “This consistent feed to the decanter centrifuge ensures optimised performance at this stage of processing” says Kevin Vallelly. “We are able to maximise the performance of the sludge management stage while also ensuring that the production capacity of the washing plant can be maintained which ensures that production volumes are maintained and our customers can continue to meet the increased demand for their washed recycled sand and aggregates.”

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY CDE Programme Manager for this project was Marc Jennings and he reports that the overall objectives of the project to maximise material recovery, reduce waste volumes and ultimately increase the value of recycled sand and aggregates have all been achieved. “The innovations we have introduced to our C&D waste recycling systems will allow operators to increase the value of recycled sand and aggregates from C&D waste and also expand the range of applications for the final washed products. This will further improve the return on investment for these advanced processing systems as the potential for these products to provide a sustainable alternative to virgin material becomes fully apparent.”

CDE Global CDE Global is the leading provider of washing & classification equipment for quarries, mines and C&D waste recycling applications. CDE Global operates in 4 sectors – Construction & Recycling, Mining, Industrial Sands and Environmental – and across 7 global regions – UK & Ireland, Europe & Russia, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, North America, Asia and Australia. The global headquarters of the company are in Northern Ireland and there are also regional offices in India, Brazil and the USA. There are a number of regional websites for the company to represent their activities across the regions:

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

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Another new feature of the AquaCell thickener is the new built in sludge concentrator which ensures the delivery of a consistent sludge density to the sludge management stage. (Photo: CDE Global)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Sandvik AB | Sandvik Construction Stockholm | Sweden

Sandvik Construction proud of the highest standards of safety

e have long held the belief that the construction industry is not only served by providing the best quality equipment, supported by state of the art aftermarket support, but also by pro-active commitment, and responsibility, towards all areas of safety.

Our Environmental Health and Safety commitment is strongly based on our own corporate culture that has arisen from the very values on which the Sandvik business is based. These values are fully integrated into the way we do business, and relies on all our personnel being committed to our vision, and taking personal responsibility for their actions. This core operational concept is often found in many business areas, but is almost unique within the construction industry.

PROTECTING OUR CUSTOMERS; PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT It is not just our own operations that are affected as we are committed to minimizing any negative safety impact of our products when used by our customers. Hence, through an effective health and safety strategy we aim to further

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reduce injuries, illnesses as well as work related incidents, thereby improving health and well-being among employees both at Sandvik and customer facilities.

SOME OF THE LATEST SAFETY FEATURES FOUND ON OUR NEW EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: QS331 Tracked Cone Crusher â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Remote camera for visibility of the crushing chamber from ground level Hydraulically driven cooling fan with auto reverse function to back flush dust from the radiator

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Automatic level sensor above the crushing chamber to control the feed rate and minimize operator intervention

Ranger DX800 • • •

Safety cage around the feed beam to protect operators Protective sleeves have been fitted over hydraulic hoses in coolers and the power pack for fire protection 3D hole navigation system, together with the drilling pattern design program, significantly improves safety and productivity of the drilling-blasting process

Sandlock Lifting Device For Cone Crushers • • •

Designed as a lifting tool for changing wear parts which can weigh anywhere between 732-1131 kg Self-locking jaws attach and release easily from the wear parts, eliminating the need to weld on attachment points Handles the weight of the main shaft and is designed to fit new and worn crushing chambers

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PRISECTM 3 CI531 & CI532 HSI Crushers •

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A unique key safety interlock system ensures safe maintenance of the crusher and prevents accidental opening of the crusher and inspection doors even in multiple installations No operator intervention inside the crusher, nor heavy lifting gear required to deal with crusher blockages Energy efficient overload protection which relieves pressure, and setting, when un-crushable objects enter the crusher

TCAD+ • • • •

Improves drilling accuracy based on pre-designed drilling plans in combination with more automated drilling Works with Sandvik iSURE software for drill pattern and blast design according to the planned tunnel dimensions of excavation Records drilling performance and progress for analysis and monitoring

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY A CORPORATE CULTURE REFLECTING OUR SAFETY VALUES These are just some of the Safety developments to be found on some of the latest equipment from Sandvik Construction. These reflect the corporate culture and system of values that have been developed over the last 150 years, contributing to what makes Sandvik the global company it is today, with Health and Safety not an afterthought, but a core element of all activities and processes.

Contact: Sandvik AB | Sandvik Construction Kungsbron 1 111 22 Stockholm Sweden Phone: +46 (0)8 456 11 00 Email: info.cns@sandvik.com

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Sandvik Group is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 2013 the Group had about 47,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of about 87,000 million SEK. Sandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group that provides solutions and applications for the rock processing and construction industries, encompassing businesses like surface 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 2013 sales amounted to approximately 8.6 BSEK, with 3 200 employees.

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Sandvik Construction: GO Drilling employ Sandvik tools and rigs to follow a straight line to success

or 31 years GO Drilling from Ottawa, Ontario, in Canada, has been leading the way in drilling straighter, and more productively, than the competition. As the leading drill & blast contractor in the area, the company attributes its success to the skills of its employees, its vast array of Sandvik Construction drill rigs and tools, as well as its excellent relationship with Sandvik‘s distributor, Selix Equipment.

GO Drilling GO Drilling sinks bits into rocky terrain all over the Canadian province of Ontario. The company specializes in drill-and-blast operations in quarries and construction projects including right-of-way clearance and anchoring foundations, with drilled holes ranging from 25-150 mm. A recent project has seen GO Drilling complete works on a 300-home development by Ottawa based Taggart Construction Ltd., with its drillers creating trenches for placement of sewer lines and water and storm drains. Solar panel projects have also kept GO Drilling operators especially busy in recent years. The Ontario Power Authority is pushing to diversify its power sources and make the province a leader in the renewable energy industry. A recent Authority project was a 10-megawatt solar installation about 30 miles from Ottawa that featured 44,000 solar panels on 80 acres. GO Drilling drills rock for foundations for solar panels and blasts trenches for power cables running from panel fields.

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The company itself was founded 31 years ago by Gary Oswald, after he decided to work for himself, following a period of working on drilling and blasting projects for other companies. After acquiring his first drill rig he soon switched to Sandvik, with his fleet of machines quickly growing along with his work load, first on construction sites, and then in quarries. Today Gary‘s son Mat heads the family company that he first joined 14 years ago. His younger brother, Nicholas, operates drills, and is learning the delicate work of blasting, whilst managing the company‘s work with solar projects. „It is a lot easier to work in a family business,“ Mat says. „The working relationship is a lot closer.“ Mat adds that, besides family, the unpredictability of his work energizes him. „What I like about my job is that every day is different. There never is one day the same as another. Every day the job and the drill surprise me. I always have something new.“ One thing that is always the same for Mat and GO Drilling is that the company prides itself on the quality of its work. This has proved to be vital to its customers as drilling straight holes in unstable rock formations is a skill and GO

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Drilling Inc. has the reputation for doing it all the time. This has allowed the company to now enjoy a reputation as a „straight-shooter“. „We face lots of different types of rocks in Ontario: soft rocks easy to drill, soft abrasive rocks, and hard granite with lots of seams,“ says Mat, who adds, „The seamy rock is especially challenging. It is our biggest challenge in keeping straight holes and accuracy.“

and counterweighted for optimum stability on uneven terrain, with it being suitable for drilling holes 76-127 mm in diameter. The DP series has proved equally productive being able to drill holes 89-152 mm in diameter, and are equipped with powerful CAT engines, with the series being of robust construction supported by oversized components and strong feed.

Seams are tricky because when a drill bit strikes a fault, the unequal pressure encourages deviation from a true course. Cohesion of the drilled material also becomes problematic and the binding force along cleavage planes is reduced. This results in the vertical hole starting to wander. In short, it‘s a tough job descending from here to there in a straight line; yet GO Drilling routinely succeeds at it. „We are known for drilling straight holes,“ Mat says, matter-offactly. „We have taken work from our competitors for being able to produce straight holes through fractured rock.“

„Sandvik drills always have been good for us,“ says Mat. „They are very powerful drills, very reliable, and it is easy to keep parts for them because they are all the same. Personally, I don‘t think there are any other drills like them. We have demoed other brands, but they don‘t seem to hold up to Sandvik‘s production.“ And, of course, the machines drill straight. Mat explains: „They do very well in drilling through the seams to give us straight holes.“

Mat credits his drills and his skilled crewmembers for the company‘s performance, with GO Drilling being the first in Canada to turn to Sandvik Construction hydraulic drills. Today, they own 17 Sandvik rigs. These range from one Commando hydraulic unit, to five Pantera 1500 top hammer drills. Other Sandvik models in the equipment yard include one Pantera 1100, a DP1500 and a DX800. The DX800 in particular has proved to be a highly productive piece of equipment, with its articulated boom riding on a work platform that can be rotated up to 180 degrees to keep work in front of the operator. The superstructure is powered by a CAT diesel engine

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Some of the drills‘ accuracy is attributed to the Sandvik Rock Pilot system incorporated in each rig. The sophisticated monitoring system typically keeps course deflection to under 2%. The practical consequences for operators are fewer drilled holes for placement of charges, quicker completion of a drilling operation, and less stress and fatigue on the drill string. The tools used by GO Drilling include the Sandvik GT60 drilling system, which the company employs for blast holes. The GT60 features larger-dimension rods that can ream out holes between 92 and 150 mm in diameter; an unusually broad range, with the rods being fabricated in the only rolling mill in the world that exclusively rolls drill steel. Making the tool particular effective is that leading the way down a hole is a Sandvik pilot tube that sets a sure course. „The GT60 has great

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY quality,“ Mat says, adding that tools from other makers tend to break: „We have found that Sandvik tools last quite a bit longer than other brands.“ For equipment and support the company relies on an Ottawa sales and service firm, Selix Equipment, which is the Ontario-wide distributor for Sandvik Construction drills and components. „It has been very good for us that Selix is so close,“ says Mat. Selix representative Mario Roussel agrees: „Proximity is important to a busy company like GO Drilling. Our goal is to keep the drills turning.“ Roussel continues, „To that end, we have factory-trained mechanics, fully equipped service vehicles and a large inventory of Sandvik parts. We coordinate with Sandvik to make sure our priority is prompt service.“ The other key contributors to all those straight holes are GO Drilling employees who operate the machines and maintain them. The company has 15-25 employees, including drillers, blasters, excavator operators and shop technicians, with the number depending on the season. A company garage handles most drill servicing and repair. Mat Oswald takes pride in the fact that some employees have been on the payroll for two decades, a statement about company loyalty and expertise. „We have some of the best drillers there are. Certainly all of our customers think so! We train until we produce the best. We spend a lot of time and money training our drillers, making sure they are up to our standards.“ With his father now acting as a consultant on decisions, Mat moves smoothly between estimating jobs, blasting rock, and repairing drills. It is an eclectic routine worthy of a company that is wide open to job opportunities. Says Mat: „We drill everything and anything that there is.“ With

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drill rigs and tools from Sandvik Construction, supported by Selix Equipment, the company is sure to carry on drilling straight and true for many years to come, dealing with the requirements of its many customers.

Contact: Sandvik AB | Sandvik Construction Virginia Varela-Eyre Marketing Manager, North America Office Phone: +1 404 589 2823 Mobile: +1 404 263 8788 eMail: virginia.varela-eyre@sandvik.com Sandvik Group 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 2013 the Group had about 47,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of about 87,000 million SEK. Sandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group that provides solutions and applications for the rock processing and construction industries, encompassing businesses like surface 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 2013 sales amounted to approximately 8.6 BSEK, with 3 200 employees.

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Sandvik Construction: New Sandvik DT922i – the ultimate allround tunneling jumbo

andvik Construction is introducing a completely new tunneling jumbo to its extensive offering: the new, fully automated, DT922i tunneling jumbo. This will bring to customers true tunneling quality, reliability and exceptional versatility. With a new articulated carrier, it features a next generation cabin supplying 25 % increased visibility, and noise level of less than 69 dB at all times. Intelligent, state-of-the-art control system, and Sandvik‘s iSURE ® excavation management tool, create a combination which will change the future of tunneling.

New Sandvik DT922i – the ultimate all-round tunneling jumbo The DT922i is a fully-automated electrohydraulic two-boom tunneling jumbo with a completely new articulated carrier. It offers unique intelligence, true power and ultimate versatility to handle any tunneling job that comes along. Designed to improve the tunneling quality through its novel automation and planning function, the DT922i has been developed for excavating cross sections up to 125m², including face drilling, bolt hole drilling, and long-hole drilling. „If you want a jumbo that will be able to perform all different tunneling excavation, this is the one for you,“ says Tommi Salo, Product Line Manager, Tunneling, Sandvik Construction, who adds: „Our aim was to create an all-round jumbo that is high in performance, reliable in use and possesses the same intelligence like our other i-series

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jumbos, but at the same time is able to offer the customer the flexibility they were after in terms of new carrier and improved automation. Looking at the end result, I think we have succeeded very well.“

Maximized versatility The DT922i comes with many new features that increase productivity simply through the machine‘s genuine adaptability to different working sites. The new articulated carrier enables the jumbo to operate in tight tunnels with narrow corners. Moreover, the new optional cabin lifting

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system gives improved visibility, but at the same time allows to tram in low tunnels. The hydrostatic transmission system and joystick control enables very precise dynamic control of tramming speed and steering. The practical multi-voltage concept for different electric voltages allows easy and fast shift to different working sites. Combined with the efficient RD525 rock drill, intelligent drilling and boom control systems, as well as the iSURE® tunnel management system, the DT922i offers an unbeatable combination for any tunnel excavation.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Advanced drilling and boom control systems Optimized performance with amplified drilling automation, corner stones for the design of the new tunneling jumbo, has resulted from the use of Sandvik Intelligent Control System Architecture (SICA). This is a well-proven and intelligent drilling control system with nine different hole type settings, and three alternative control methods: manual drilling control, feed percussion follow-up, and intelligent torque control. The DT922i also possesses a new easy-to-use boom control system with three different modes for manual boom control. With this new technology the accuracy of drilling is brought to a completely new level which facilitates enhanced and maximized performance.

EHS features in-built Environmental, health and safety issues have not been forgotten in the design of the new DT922i. All lights of the new jumbo are based on LED-technology, which when compared to the more commonly used High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights, have up to 500 % increased lifetime, and consume 50 % less energy. In addition, the laser scanner access detection system optimizes personnel safety. The DT922i is available with the fuel efficient and emissions friendly Tier 3 diesel engine (119 kW) as standard, or the optional Tier 4 Final (122 kW), which provides even greater levels of reduced emissions, with the powerpack consisting of two 75kW IE3 compliant electric motors. These being just examples of the new jumboâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s EHS-features, which enable the DT922i to be a trailblazer in modern underground drilling, not just from a productivity perspective but also an EHS one.

Efficient drilling Equipped with the powerful Sandvik RD525 rock drill which provides 17 % higher penetration rates, 40 % longer tool life for the shank, as well as 17 % for the bits (when compared to its predecessors), the DT922i delivers superb performance in any conditions. Its two accurate SB100i booms are equipped with stiff square shape profile giving maximized support to the rock drills and further add to the precision in drilling.

Operator comfort with modern, ergonomic cabin and state-of-the-art user interface The DT922iâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s brand new cabin comes with improved ergonomics and maximized safety. The new design delivers 25 % greater visibility sector, reduced dust levels and provides more operator space. With noise levels under 69 dB at all times, it thus supplies a comfortable and safe working environment for the operator. Additionally the new state-of-the-art user interface, with touchscreen, is easy to work displaying comprehensive diagnostics with all drilling and carrier parameters split into logical subsystems and shown on one display.

Technical Specifications: Hydraulic rock drill

Sandvik RD525

Drill feed

Sandvik TF5i (14' to 20')

Boom

Sandvik SB100i

Control system

Sandvik SICA

Automation levels

Gold (standard) / Platinum (optional) packages

Coverage area

14 800 x 9 000 mm (125mÂ˛)

Hole length

Up to 5 880 mm

Turning width (T-section)

5 300 mm

Transport / Drilling width

2 500 mm* / 3 500 mm

Transport height

3 190 mm** / 3 590 mm

Transport length

14 990 mm

Total weight

30 000 kg (depending on options)

* 2 570 mm with THR. ** Minimum 3 190 mm with cabin lifting system.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Automated drill planning Two automation levels are also offered: gold and platinum. The standard gold package facilitates drilling according to predefined drill plans. This automation level includes features such as drilling to predefined depth, drill plan visualization, rig navigation and an option for automatic long hole drilling. It also integrates the iSURE® tunnel management tool for creating accurate plans for drilling, charging and blasting, as well as data collection and analysis tool for improving work cycle and process. The enhanced platinum package includes all features from the gold package, but enables full automatic face drilling with „iDATA“. The new DT922i tunneling jumbo is set to be introduced during the second and third quarters of 2015 at several local customer focused events around the world.

Sandvik Group 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 2013 the Group had about 47,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of about 87,000 million SEK. Sandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group that provides solutions and applications for the rock processing and construction industries, encompassing businesses like surface 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 2013 sales amounted to approximately 8.6 BSEK, with 3 200 employees.

Contact: Sandvik AB | Sandvik Construction Katri Miss Marketing Communications Manager Surface Drilling and Tunneling Office Phone: +358 205 44 4029 Mobile: +358 50 3609969 eMail: katri.miss@sandvik.com

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Sandvik Construction: Russian Quarry seminar focuses on drill and blast

andvik Construction Russia, together with official distributor Quarry-Service, recently held another highly successful Quarry Seminar, this year located in Yekaterinburg. This was focused on the drilling and blasting needs of our customers, and enabled us to share Sandvik‘s industry knowledge with other companies involved in the Russian quarrying industry.

Russian Quarry seminar focuses on drill and blast Following on from last year‘s highly successful Russian event, Sandvik Construction and official distributor, QuarryService, held another Quarry Seminar, which was focused on drilling and blasting. This featured the expertise and knowledge of Arne Lislerud, one of the ley figures within Sandvik‘s now famous Quarry Academy. The event was held in early March in Yekaterinburg, and was attended by eight representatives each from six of the leading regional quarry companies. During the latest Russian Quarry Seminar participants were able to discuss the cornerstones of blast hole drilling. This saw such topics of interest as safety issues being covered, as well as examining the experiences of successful companies in Norway and Canada. Other topics included the reduction of fines and oversize rock levels in blasting. A great deal of interest was also shown in the productivity and lifespan of Sandvik equipment, and how such equipment has successfully benefitted companies throughout the world.

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The second day of the program saw a visit to the Nadezhdinskoye quarry in the Privolzhsky region. Here the Quarry Seminar participants could see for themselves how state of the art initiatives were implemented, and draw on these experiences to develop successful strategies for increasing the quality of final products at their own quarries. After seeing blasting undertaken, and following a thorough analysis of the deposits, Arne Lislerud discussed possible actions and suggested several measures which might improve blasting efficiency. These included how to achieve the best possible results with respect to the geological make-up of a quarry, and how a few relevant parameters could be changed in such areas as blast direction, hole diameter, drill plan and delay intervals. „The Quarry Seminar perfectly demonstrated the importance of successful drilling and blasting in aggregates production, especially when you‘re aiming to achieve superior quality and perfect cubic shape of the product while keeping a low level of flakiness. Even the most advanced machines can‘t solve each and every problem if the production process is faulty. Sometimes you find the rock which is really hard to deal with. Then you

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should perform a thorough analysis of relevant blasting parameters and focus on efforts to make the most of your equipmentâ&#x20AC;&#x153;, commented Alexey Sesorov, Sales manager for Surface Drill rigs, Sandvik Construction Russia. We would like to thank everyone who gave up their valuable time to attend the latest Quarry Seminar. Without the delegates input and enthusiasm the event would not have been as successful as it was. We are particularly grateful for the help and assistance of the owners of the Nadezhdinskoye quarry, who proved to be perfect hosts.

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Contact: Sandvik AB | Sandvik Construction Anna Tyurnina Marketing Specialist, Sandvik Construction Mobile Phone: +7 (917) 561-87-35 Office Phone: +7 (495) 980-75-56 (ext. 252) eMail: anna.tyurnina@sandvik.com

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Sandvik Construction: Sandvik’s QE341 impresses on Spanish biomass project

andvik Construction Mobile Crushers and Screen‘s QE341 scalper has been put to work supporting production of electrical energy using biomass in Andalusia, Spain. Demonstrating S its flexibility and efficiency the QE341 is producing a high quality final product of 0-20mm at an impressive rate of 165tph.

Sandvik’s QE341 impresses on Spanish biomass project With an increasing focus on finding alternative energy resources, the use of biomass provides significant environmental benefits. It is an abundant and sustainable resource that reduces atmospheric emissions and eliminates the need to import fossil fuels. In Andalusia, Southern Spain, biomass is the renewable source which most contributes to the energy infrastructure with a large quantity of residual biomass being produced by the olive sector. There are 1.4 million hectares of olive crops in Andalusia producing an average of 4 million tons of olives each year, and the left over materials from this process can be converted into biomass.

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The company Agroenergetica De Baena, runs a biomass power plant based in Andalusia that generates, transmits and distributes electrical energy to private and commercial customer throughout south central Spain. The company has recognized the commercial and environmental benefits of utilizing biomass for energy and has established this plant to produce usable biomass from residual olive material.

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Sandvik Constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s QE341 mobile scalping screen is now part of this project, with Agroenergetica De Baena having acquired the machine from its local dealer for the region, Volmaquinaria.

uninhibited material flow, making this model one of the most advanced and complete mobile scalpers yet designed.

Volmaquinaria, part of the Portugal-based Ascendum Group, possesses a global reach. Now one of the largest suppliers of equipment for construction and infrastructure projects it has operations across the world including in the USA, Turkey, Mexico and Spain. Volmaquinaria has established itself as the leading supplier of construction equipment in Spain, and has a keen focus on only providing the very best equipment to their customers backed by their own excellent customer service.

The QE341 features a wealth of features that have been designed to optimize production. A robust, one-piece rigid hopper is fitted for quick set-up times and its apron feeder, which is fitted as standard, is designed to accept tough feed material and ensure a smooth delivery to the screenbox. The heavy duty, two deck scalping screen provides a key advantage to the customer on this specific project as it has a unique high 9mm throw, and operates at 1030rpm shaft speed, ensuring a highly aggressive action. It has also been designed with wider screenbox outlets for unrestricted oversize material flow.

On this particular biomass application, Agroenergetica De Baena had set up a plant that utilizes a range of different equipment to meet their specific needs. The QE341 is no exception, as this pioneering solution can work alongside a primary crusher or as a standalone unit, offering ultimate flexibility. Tough materials can be handled effectively and the QE341 is able to deliver huge stockpiling capacity with

Further enabling the QE341 to deliver on the biomass project, Agroenergetica De Baena was able to choose from a variety of screen media. Options include mesh, punch plate, grizzly, finger tines or impact plate on to tines for the top deck, with the choice between mesh or cascade fingers on the bottom deck. In this case the feed material is 0-400mm; hence Agroenergetica De Baena has utilized

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY a variety of screening media to best achieve their desired product size. Heavy duty tines are fitted on the top deck at 30mm, and mesh on the bottom deck at 20mm. The final product produced is 0-20mm with exceptional production of 165tph being enjoyed. What Agroenergetica De Baena has particularly found to be of benefit is that the QE341 also comes complete with features designed to improve the experience for the operator, hence aiding efficiency and productivity. These include a one-touch sequential start / stop facility with color-coded numerical push button functions. The power pack also provides easy access for maintenance through three canopy doors, and there are rigid and spacious hydraulically folding walkways that enable easy and safe access to the screen for maintenance. To help keep operating costs to a minimum the QE341 is powered by a CAT C4.4 engine, with fuel consumption on this application being an exceptional 8–10 liters per hour. The flexibility and wealth of standard features on the QE341 has made it a wise investment for the biomass project and Agroenergetica De Baena is seeing at first-hand how productive and reliable the model is. The company proudly states: „This is an unusual project and the first of its kind for the region. We chose from the Sandvik range as they have a good reputation for building solid, reliable and efficient equipment. We have not been disappointed as the QE341 has worked very well in helping us to achieve our goals. The material being produced is cleanly separated without the need for further screening. We have been pleased to be able to keep our operating costs to a minimum and maximize our investment with high production rates.“

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Contact: Sandvik AB | Sandvik Construction Melissa Baker Marketing Communications, Mobile Crushers and Screens Tel: +44 (0)1283 212121 eMail: Melissa.baker@sandvik.com

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Sandvik Construction: The New Ranger DX800 passes quarry testing in Turkey

andvik Construction recently tested the new Ranger DX800 hydraulic rock drill at various quarries throughout Turkey. At one location, the Ege Del-Tas limestone quarry, the DX800 delivered 60-65 meters per hour drilled whilst only using 22-23 liters of fuel per hour. These levels of low fuel consumption and exceptional penetration rates greatly impressed the company with the Ranger DX800 exceeding all its expectations.

The New Ranger DX800 passes quarry testing in Turkey A series of tests of the new Ranger DX800 hydraulic drill rig were recently undertaken at designated quarry sites in Turkey. Throughout the test the DX800 delivered high levels of performance with lower fuel consumption and deeper penetration with each shift the machine was used on. Test data indicated that the new Ranger DX800 has a fuel consumption level of 22-23 liters per hour, with a drill depth of 62 meters per hour, meaning that that fuel consumption by depth was 0.36 meters per liter (the tests were performed at limestone quarries upon moderately broken ground. Operator experience levels were normal). These results were well received by the owners of the quarries who believe that the new Ranger DX800 is a machine that has a great future especially considering the reasonable levels of initial investment and after sale costs.

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Maximum drilling performance As a result of the intense research and testing process, Sandvik has brought together a series of features to ensure that the Ranger DX800 operates in the most efficient way possible. The Ranger DX series delivers increased performance with minimal fuel consumption and enhanced overall performance that does not require the use of electronic systems or any inter-system complexities. High performance and low fuel consumption have thus been combined to ensure that the drill rig offers enhanced productivity in a simple and reliable design.

Ege Del-Tas: satisfied with the results One of the companies participating in the tests was Ege Del-Tas. Jointly owned by Emre Atasoy who graduated from the Dokuz Eyl端l University, Department of Mining Engineering and who has worked extensively in project engineering for many years before establishing Ege DelTas Madencilik together with Ahmet Birinci,. The company

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now provides drilling and detonation services, explosives procurement, project based field applications and consulting services. Emre Atasoy states that the company closely follows the development of technology in the sector, working with the core values of innovation, scientific development and discipline, completing important projects with a team of expert engineers and staff while prioritizing occupational health and safety.

Test in limestone quarry Emre Atasoy explained why the company jumped at the opportunity to conduct drilling tests. „We believe that companies must be aware of developments in the sector in order to ensure self-development. For this reason, it was important for us to observe the efficiency of the Sandvik RANGER DX series in comparison with our existing machinery and processes, as drilling operations are an important part of our activities. This started with a conversation with Erdinç Çetin, Sandvik Construction Turkey Surface Driller and Tunneling Group Manager, about the new RANGER DX series. We informed him that we wanted to take part in field tests and our request was approved. The test machine was sent by Sandvik to our limestone quarry located in Torbalı, Dzmir, in a very short space of time. 3 mining engineers working at our Torbalı site, 3 drilling operators and some of the Sandvik sales and after sales service staff took part in the tests.“

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Drilling speed and fuel consumption Concerning the test activity in the field, Atasoy commented about the innovations and advantages of the fuel consumption and drilling speed of the new Ranger DX800 model: „Firstly I must say that we had some concerns regarding the accuracy of the machinery performance data, as the formations in which the machine had previously been tested were unknown. However, during the test carried out at our facility, we were pleased to see that the performance was true to the data that had previously been reported. The Sandvik Ranger DX series hydraulic gun pressure and impact setting, the high drilling power despite low energy consumption and 60 to 65 meters per hour drilling performance with fuel consumption of 22 to 23 liters per hour, meaning that fuel consumption per meter was as low as 0.38, creates a significant advantage for us in terms of drilling costs.“ „Furthermore, we think that the rotary structure of the machine, as with the previous DX series, has an important contribution to drilling performance. The most significant innovation seemed to be the optimization of compressor performance and when we asked about this feature, we were told that the company had moved onto dual stage compression, which plays a significant role in creating the drilling depth and fuel consumption advantages as mentioned above. When faced with obstacles such as cracks, caves or cavities, the „Rock Pilot“ automatic control system comes online, assisting the machine in rapidly overcoming such obstacles and minimizing the usage of expendables.“ Added Atasoy.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Drilling depth Throughout the ten day test process, the Ranger DX consistently offered high performance drilling with low fuel consumption, much to the delight of Emre Atasoy. „When choosing a new machine, we consider the volume of work to be performed. The machinery in the designated segment is evaluated according to the initial investment and operating costs dimensions. Naturally, for drilling machinery the drilling speed, diesel fuel consumption, maintenance costs and service quality are very important. When we evaluate the Ranger DX series according to our criteria, I can easily say that throughout the test the performance of the machine and the technical services exceeded our expectations.“

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Contact: Sandvik AB | Sandvik Construction Satu Rämö Global Marketing Communication Manager Sandvik Construction Office Phone: +358 205 44 151 Mobile Phone: +358 40 537 4020 eMail: satu.ramo@sandvik.com

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Sandvik Construction: Well-proven in well drilling, the RH460 from Sandvik Construction

Swedish company, Nibu Borr, is enjoying the benefits of using one of the latest developments in rock drills from Sandvik Construction, the RH460 hammer. This is the latest member of A the down-the-hole range which continues Sandvik’s extensive portfolio of rock tools that are

world renowned for combining advanced materials technology with skillful design focusing on performance, simplicity and endurance.

Well-proven in well drilling, the RH460 Nibu Borr is a drilling company based in Stockholm and Gävle, Sweden. Since its establishment in 1979, the company has developed an excellent reputation for its work on a range of applications. Nibu’s main activities are focused on water well and energy drilling, with the company also undertaking drilling for piles and reinforcements on a variety of construction projects. Success in the drilling business, says Daniel Knutsson, head of Nibu’s well drilling, depends on two main factors - “Knowledge and dependability as no two jobs are the same.” He continues, „You never really know what you’re

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going to encounter until you start. Your experience and your equipment are your livelihood, so you need to be sure you have products you can depend on without question.“ Knutsson further explains that preparation is key to the success of a job: “You have to get it right from the start. The right equipment set-up is crucial, including key parameters such as rotation speed. Being confident in your set-up demands equipment that you know and trust, that way you get a good result without headaches.“ With these aims very much the focus of its drilling activities Nibu has recently been using the Sandvik Construction RH460 hammer. The company switched to the

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY use of this key tool in order to improve reliability, and have so far not been disappointed. “The hammer is naturally one of our most important pieces of equipment,” Knutsson says, before adding, „Its performance can make a big difference to the profitability of a job. The Sandvik RH460 runs more evenly than the one we used to use. It feels more secure. That is critical to us. The hammer’s performance has also had an effect on profitability. The smooth and even running means that bits and shafts now last longer, which means a saving on consumables. Bits are also easier to regrind.“ Knowledge is the other key element in Nibu’s business, and the relationship with Sandvik has enabled a valuable sharing of information. Knutsson explains: “We don’t just need a supplier – we need a knowledgeable supplier. Sandvik understands our business and is a proactive partner. We have a close relationship and exchange information. They advise us on the use and operation of the hammer, and how to get the best results for different conditions, as well as aspects such as whether bits are wearing in the right way, and what changes might be needed. Our input helps Sandvik in developing the next generation of products. It’s a win-win.“ The new Sandvik RH460 series of hammers is now available in 4”, 5”, 6” and 8”, with all versions being designed to utilize bits with generic shank types. The 5”, 6” and 8” hammers are also available in heavy duty versions. Due to the success the company has experienced with the RH460, Nibu Borr has now begun testing other Sandvik’s drill bits, and hopes to gain further performance improvements.

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Contact: Sandvik AB | Sandvik Construction Maria Davidson Marketing Communication Specialist, Tools, Consumables & Services Sandvik Construction Office Phone: +46 26 26 21 10 Mobile Phone: +46 70 616 79 69 eMail: maria.davidson@sandvik.com

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Benecke-Kaliko: 10 Years of Success in China

• German–Chinese joint venture Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim is one of the leading companies for motor vehicle surface materials in China • Partner of choice for automotive manufacturers and highly sought-after government advisor • Joint venture set to expand • Partners to celebrate the 10th anniversary on May 20–21 in Zhangjiagang

Proud oft the achievements and the cooperation in the past decade: Lianghua Zhang (Deputy General Manager Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim), Uwe Wüst (General Manager Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim), Dongfang Bian (Vice Mayor Zhiangjiagang), Dr. Renfa Gu (Chairman Jiangsu Changshun Group). (Photo: ContiTech)

Hanover/Zhangjiagang, May 20, 2015. Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim (Zhangjiagang) and its partners celebrated ten years since the founding of the joint venture. Together with the employees, customers, partners, and local politicians, they celebrated a success story – one that looks set to continue for a long time.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY For ten years now BeneckeChangshun Auto Trim convinces customers with products of highest quality. (Photo: ContiTech)

For the past ten years, the Continental ContiTech business unit Benecke-Kaliko and its partner company, the Jiangsu Changshun Group, have been writing their own German–Chinese success story. „We can look back in pride on what we have achieved together and on our long and amiable partnership, which is the basis of our current outstanding market position for high-quality, low-emission vehicle interior materials in China. We intend to continue strengthening this position,“ says Dr. Dirk Leiß, Chairman of the Executive Board of Benecke-Kaliko AG. „As one of the world‘s leading manufacturers, it is our goal to be wherever our customers need us – and this is a promise that we have kept for the past decade now. This country is one of our key global markets and, as such, a cornerstone of our economic success. The deep-rooted trust of our customers and partners in industry, trade, and research encourages us each and every day to further strengthen our long-term commitment to China.“ The company currently operates two production and development locations in China. Today in Zhangjiagang, where Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim was founded in 2005 and which was the first location, 450 employees work on the manufacture of foils for automotive interiors exclusively for the Chinese market. „Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim is one of the leading chemistry companies, which focuses on eco-friendly products and innovative technology. In cooperation with the Continental Corporation, the joint venture not only gains the advanced technology to produce high-quality products, but is also able to pursue market trends and provide a fast response to the market. This is a very crucial factor to success,“ says Dr. Renfa Gu, Chairman of Jiangsu Changshun Group.

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At the end of 2015, operations will commence at the new plant in Changzhou, where up to 250 employees will produce Acella Eco in the future. This cover material for car seats, door panels, and consoles is a top-seller in China. Acella features particularly low emissions and non-allergenic properties. This has generated so much customer interest that Benecke-Kaliko has spent around €40 million on the construction of a second plant in China. This is the biggest investment in the company‘s history and part of the ongoing expansion strategy on the Asian market.

Local expertise and development, sustainable production „This new plant is our response to the very high demand for our products and solutions on the Chinese automotive market,“ says Benecke-Changshun general manager Uwe Wüst. Automotive manufacturers in China are increasingly demanding motor vehicle interior materials that are both high-quality and eco-friendly. In this way, automotive manufacturers are not only heeding the wishes of car buyers but also complying with the Chinese government‘s objective of improving air quality inside vehicles. „As a specialist in low-emission surface materials, we are now also contributing our knowledge in an advisory role to the country‘s government. For example, we are helping to define standardized methods for measuring air quality in automotive interiors,“ says Wüst. The aim here is to avoid health impacts from solvents or synthetic materials. „Benecke-Kaliko is an international pioneer in lowemission interiors that are safe for human health. We are

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Signing of the contract in 2005: BeneckeKaliko and Jiangsu Changshun found the joint venture Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim (from left): Dr. Renfa Gu (Chairman, Jiangsu Changshun Group), Dr. Dirk Leiß (Chairman of the Executive Board of Benecke-Kaliko AG). (Photo: ContiTech)

currently the supplier on the local market whose materials can completely meet the strict legal requirements, meaning that we are doing our bit to ensure that the air inside China‘s cars is healthy,“ says Wüst. Benecke-Kaliko utilizes its global development knowledge and worldwide market presence to optimally serve individual customer needs with local designs over short transport routes. Thanks to this local expertise and uniform material and process standards, Chinese customers receive the same product, engineering, and service quality as customers on every other continent. „For the past ten years, our customers in China have benefited from the fact that we invest sustainably in innovation and quality,“ says Leiß. Sustainably particularly in relation to the production conditions. „This is because our understanding of a future-oriented commitment involves not only producing eco-friendly products but also, and above all, engaging in energy-saving and environmentally friendly production. This means the greatest possible level of protection for people, the air, and water. This benefits us as a company, our employees, and the local population where we are based. It also benefits our business customers and partners.“

Equally strong is Benecke-Kaliko‘s commitment to acting as a fair and responsible employer promoting the bestpossible working conditions at all international locations. This includes not only investing in training and promoting young talent but also implementing industrial safety and health management measures. All these factors are what make Benecke-Kaliko so successful in the field of automotive interior foils. In 2014, the company employed more than 2,250 people in development and production at its six locations worldwide, most of them in the four plants in Zhangjiagang (China), San Luis Potosí (Mexico), Hanover, and Eislingen (both Germany). On November 1, 2014, Benecke-Kaliko acquired two plants run by the Belgian Mecaseat Group in Pamplona (Spain) and Wagrowiec (Poland) with almost 140 employees. Sales last year amounted to €469 million.

Groundbreaking ceremony kicking off construction of the plant for the Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim joint venture in Zhangjiagang. (Photo: ContiTech)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY 10 years of Benecke-Changshun – milestones of a success story • 2005: Benecke-Kaliko and Jiangsu Changshun found the joint venture Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim. Construction begins on the Zhangjiagang plant. • 2006: Start of production in Zhangjiagang.

Changshun Eco Trim Co., Ltd. In the first stage of expansion, up to 250 employees in Changzhou can produce ten million square meters of PVC surface materials for motor vehicle interiors every year. • 2015: The Design Center is opened in the Zhangjiagang plant, which is designed to support customers initially in China and Korea and later customers from the entire ASEAN region (Australia, India, Japan, etc.).

• 2008: Benecke-Changshun becomes one of the leading manufacturers of PVC foam laminates in China. • 2009: The Zhangjiagang plant expands production to include PVC composites. • 2010: The Zhangjiagang plant produces more than three million square meters of cover materials. • 2011: Benecke-Changshun is the first company in China to use water-based lacquers in the production of surface materials. • 2012: Establishment of the Technology Center which further develops production processes and products for the Chinese market. • 2012: Benecke-Changshun is certified as a statelevel enterprise.

• 2013: Awarded the prize for the best material innovation by the world-renowned online platform Gasgoo.

The ContiTech devision is one of the world‘s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. It develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Together with U.S. company Veyance Technologies Inc., which was acquired at the beginning of 2015, ContiTech generated sales of approximately €5.4 billion (pro forma basis) in 2014 and currently employs approximately 41,000 people in 34 countries worldwide.

• 2014: Start of mass production of TPO foils in Zhangjiagang. The annual capacity of the plant now stands at ten million square meters of compact foil and foam laminates (Tepeo) and eleven million square meters of PVC materials (Acella Eco).

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• 2013: Benecke-Changshun achieves several invention patents: automotive interior materials manufacturing process, automotive interior leather with titanium dioxide pigment color paste preparation method, special PVC formulation of interior.

• 2014: The „Technology Center“ in Zhangjiagang receives an award from Jiangsu Province in the „Foreign Research Center“ category. • 2014: The Auto & Parts magazine presents Benecke-Changshun Auto Trim with the Chinese „Environmental Production Award“ in Shanghai for the environmentally friendly cover material Acella Eco green. • 2015: Construction begins on the new plant in Changzhou, for which Benecke-Kaliko and Jiangsu Changshun found the joint venture Benecke-

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Antje Lewe Head of Technical Media Relations, ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hannover Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-1304 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-1305 Mobil: +49 160 4767260 eMail: antje.lewe@contitech.de Kerstin Porsiel-Voges Head of Communications, Benecke-Kaliko Group ContiTech AG Telefon: +49 511 938-1121 eMail: kerstin.porsiel@contitech.de

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Continental Signs a Cooperation Agreement with Siemens and ThyssenKrupp • Cooperation provides for the development and marketing of steep-angle conveying systems in opencast mining • Increase in the possible angle of inclination up to 50 degrees • High nominal belt breaking strengths for steep conveying angles, great conveying heights, and mass flows • Exploitation of new market segments possible

ContiTech signs a cooperation agreement with Siemens and ThyssenKrupp for the development and marketing of the Chevron Megapipe tubular belt conveying system. F.l.t.r.: Hans-Jürgen Duensing and Dr. Michael Hofmann (ContiTech), Dr. Franz-Maria Wolpers (ThyssenKrupp), Cornelis Rahner and Norbert Becker (Siemens), Detlev Schröder (ThyssenKrupp). (Photo: ContiTech)

Northeim, May 2015. ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group, Siemens AG Process Industries and Drives Division, and ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions are concluding a cooperation agreement for the development and marketing of the Chevron Megapipe tubular belt conveying system, setting a milestone for a reduction in conventional heavy-duty traffic in opencast mining. High-strength ribbed pipe belts with an outer diameter of up to 900 mm are available as fabric or steel cord belts. They have low-elongation, high-strength carcasses and will enable the efficient conveying of ores and overburden over mine slopes with angles of inclination of 30 to approx. 50 degrees. The well-known advantages of the MegaPipe are retained, namely closed-trough transport of large mass flows up to 9,500 m3/h and lump sizes up to 350 mm directly from the primary crusher. Issue 02 | 2015

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Ribbed Chevron-Megapipe can negotiate steep angles and tight 3D-curves where space is restricted as well as high mass flow rates in opencast and underground mines. (Photo: ContiTech)

„To develop and market new technology, we need experienced and reliable partners which undeniably include ThyssenKrupp and Siemens. At the end of the 1980s, ContiTech and ThyssenKrupp further developed pipe belt technology in Germany and successfully implemented it worldwide. „In this consortium, we are now continuing the successful cooperation in the development of pipe belt technology,“ says Hans-Jürgen Duensing, Member of the Executive Board of Continental AG and Head of the ContiTech Division. The design features of a Chevron Megapipe require highperformance drives with a so-called direct drive concept without the usual intermediate gear box. The integration of these megawatt (MW) drive units on the head pulley of a conveyor system as well as their activation is resolved by Siemens. Initial feasibility studies have demonstrated a safe transmission of up to 8 MW.

„Standard trough-shaped conveyor belts with and without ribbing, as well as smooth pipe belts, allow the transport of bulk material with angles of incline of up to a maximum of 30 degrees, depending on the material properties. In the future, the ribbed Chevron MegaPipe conveyor belt system will make it possible to create systems with angles of incline of up to 50 degrees. Steepangle conveying for unbroken material in a range of between 50 and 90 degrees can be realized with a skip conveyor from ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions and with Flexowell or Pocketlift systems from ContiTech for primary crushed bulk material,“ confirms Dr. Franz M. Wolpers, head of the Materials Handling Division at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions, describing the steep-angle conveying opportunities for handling large capacities.

„Our direct drive system for belt conveyors is the ideal drive for the Chevron Megapipe because on the one hand, the torque transmission can only be operated with a one drive pulley because of the belt profile on the carrying side and, on the other hand, a substantial gradient resistance must be overcome in the steep-angle conveying. The direct drive technology developed by us has already proven highly successful in various installations,“ says Norbert Becker, Vice President of Siemens Mining and Excavation & Transport and adds: „Siemens can also look back on a successful cooperation with ThyssenKrupp and Continental. For example, in 1985 the 3.8 km long ThyssenKrupp conveyor was installed at RAG ProsperHaniel with two 3.1 MW AC Siemens direct drive systems. At that time, Siemens not only implemented the world‘s first direct drive system for conveyors but Continental also

Ribbed Chevron-Megapipe can negotiate steep angles and tight 3D-curves where space is restricted as well as high mass flow rates in opencast and underground mines. (Photo: ContiTech)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY supplied the ST7500, the world‘s strongest conveyor belt, for RAG‘s underground conveyor ascending approx. 800 meters.“ In addition to extra low loss conveyor belts and monitoring systems, the Chevron Megapipe belt is another product from the Conveyor Belt Group, which reduces investment and operating costs and increases the efficiency in mines at the same time. „In recent years, the Conveyor Belt Group has become one of the world‘s leading specialists in the continuous steep-angle conveying of all types of bulk material. We have managed to create a product that combines our expertise in the development and manufacture of conveyor belts for steep-angle and vertical conveying with our know-how of pipe belts and high-tensile steel cord conveyor belts up to ST10.000 to exploit the advantages of all three technologies for our mining customers,“ explains Dr. Michael Hofmann, head of the segment at the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group.

Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs approximately 200,000 people in 53 countries. The ContiTech devision is one of the world‘s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. It develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Together with U.S. company Veyance Technologies Inc., which was acquired at the beginning of 2015, ContiTech generated sales of approximately €5.4 billion (pro forma basis) in 2014 and currently employs approximately 41,000 people in 34 countries worldwide.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONEN AND CONTACT: Antje Lewe Head of Technical Media Relations, ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hannover Jens Fechner Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-1304 Director Market Communications,ContiTech AG Fax: +49(0) 511 938-1305 Vahrenwalder Straße 9 Mobil: +49 160 4767260 D-30165 Hannover eMail: antje.lewe@contitech.de Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-14019 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-14025 eMail: jens.fechner@contitech.de

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Benecke-Kaliko Synergistically Expands into New Sectors • New brand name: Benecke-Kaliko’s diversified products portfolio is named Dynactiv Surfaces • Upholstery, protective clothing, power supply: Product portfolio significantly extended • Pooling forces: Customers benefit from global development and design expertise

Dynactiv Power combines efficiency with a dual benefit: This is the first system to combine such an effective means of water protection with climate-protecting energy production. (Photo: ContiTech)

Frankfurt, May 2015. Benecke-Kaliko has greatly diversified its product portfolio outside of the automotive industry under the brand name Dynactiv Surfaces, offering a full range of innovative surface materials for a large number of consumer and contract industry sectors. The ContiTech business unit is exhibiting its new product and service offering at Booth D32 in Hall 3.0 at Techtextil. “We are doing this to show our customers that, in addition to a wide product range of high-quality automotive interior materials, we also have a very great deal to offer many other sectors,” says Dr. Claus Zürbig, Managing Director at Benecke-Kaliko.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Benecke-Kaliko has bolstered its diversified business by acquiring plants in Pamplona, Spain and Wagrowiec, Poland from the Belgian Mecaseat Group. The new locations offer a broad range of products that extend across 9 industry sectors. But Benecke-Kaliko has also been manufacturing surface materials for a variety of industries for decades in Germany, too. “The new locations will enable us to pool our forces and offer our customers significant added value. They will benefit from an even broader premium-quality product portfolio and optimal local service. In addition, we are focusing our global development and design expertise, our worldwide network and our know-how even more sharply on the sectors served by our Dynactiv solutions,” says Zürbig.

Dynactiv: Eight new product groups supply surface solutions for industry The eight product groups of the Dynactiv Surfaces portfolio are divided into the following sector applications: Hospitality, Health, Home, Fashion, Mobility, Protection, Power and Blend. Whenever the need is for toughness, hygiene and easy cleaning of furniture and equipment, Benecke-Kaliko’s Dynactiv Hospitality products deliver winning solutions – for example, in hotels, restaurants and bars, movie theaters and shopping malls. In seniors’ homes, care homes, hospitals and doctors’ offices Benecke-Kaliko contributes to ultra-high levels of hygiene with its innovative Dynactiv Health products. The Dynactiv Home series of surface materials for indoor and outdoor furniture are highly resistant to daily wear and tear and weather effects and are also of outstanding quality. For companies driven by fashion and requiring highquality materials Dynactiv Fashion products from BeneckeKaliko are the solution. Interior trim materials in aircraft and on ferries, cruise ships and yachts, on the other hand, have to be extremely tough, flame-retardant and especially lightweight. That is precisely what the Dynactiv Mobility surfaces offer. Dynactiv Protection materials from Benecke-Kaliko meet the most stringent global safety standards and are used, for instance, for protective clothing, workwear and uniforms. The focus for Dynactiv Blend products is on added value and reuse. These exclusive blends, granulates and recycled material blends can be used for almost every imaginable application.

Doubly sustainable: Self-sufficient electricity and water supply One of the highlights of the Dynactiv portfolio are the Dynactiv Power series surfaces for self-sufficient water and power supply in arid regions. These materials with their integral solar modules are highly sustainable and are landmark products for countries with long periods of drought. The light-impermeable film completely covers large water surfaces and reliably protects the reservoirs against dirt and evaporation. Up to 40 percent more water is retained as a result which can then be used to irrigate arable land. In addition, photovoltaic modules laminated to the film make solar power available to surrounding households or to operate pumping stations. “With the introduction of Dynactiv Surfaces we now have our eye on the trends and technologies not only of the automotive industry but also of many other industries,” emphasizes Zürbig. “The two areas will be mutually inspiring and therefore result in new innovative solutions.” Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs approximately 200,000 people in 53 countries. The ContiTech devision is one of the world‘s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. It develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Together with U.S. company Veyance Technologies Inc., which was acquired at the beginning of 2015, ContiTech generated sales of approximately €5.4 billion (pro forma basis) in 2014 and currently employs approximately 41,000 people in 34 countries worldwide. FOR MORE INFORMATIONEN AND CONTACT: Antje Lewe Head of Technical Media Relations, ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hannover Kerstin Porsiel-Voges Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-1304 Head of Communications, Fax: +49(0) 511 938-1305 Benecke-Kaliko Group Mobil: +49 160 4767260 ContiTech AG eMail: antje.lewe@contitech.de Telefon: +49 511 938-1121 eMail: kerstin.porsiel@contitech.de

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UGOL Effective and Cost-Saving: ContiTech Presents Conveyor Belt Systems for the Mining Industry

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• ContiTech specialists train mine workers on their own systems • Flexowell and Pocketlift convey bulk materials, even up vertical ascents • MegaPipes transport high volumes at angles of up to 35 degrees

The high-strength steel-cord MegaPipe is a space-saving solution for underground mines. It transports large volumes of materials at steep angles and around tight bends. (Photo: ContiTech)

Hanover, 2015. Safe transportation of bulk materials on ascents of up to 90 degrees: The ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group’s special systems for steep and vertical conveying offer a host of multifaceted solutions for the mining industry. A selection of items from the company’s innovative product and service range will soon be on show at the specialist UGOL ROSSII & MINING trade fair in Novokuznetsk, Russia. The ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group exhibit will be at Booth 1.C9 from 2 to 5 June.

Effective and Cost-Saving “When it comes to highly efficient, cost-saving transportation solutions for the mining industry, ContiTech is the way to go,” says Thomas Neumann, Head of Sales Mining Eastern Europe. “Our production solutions make us the ideal partner for Russian businesses, be it for updating old infrastructures in underground or open-cast mines or for entirely new projects.” The ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group has been active in this market for decades and has

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been running its own sales office in Moscow since 2014. The product portfolio is gradually being enhanced to better meet the needs of the Russian market. As a special service for its Russian customers, the conveyor specialist recently launched its Belt Academy, which forms part of an initiative to set up a Centre of Excellence for Conveyor System Technologies in Russia. “Our goal is to give people practical training to develop and enhance their expertise,” Neumann explains. The course

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY consists of nine different modules that offer mine workers a basic understanding of conveyor systems, ranging from construction and splicing to maintenance and repairs.

joints. With capacity of up to 6,000 m3/h, the modular construction can cover unlimited lift heights, making this the most effective system available for continuous vertical transportation of bulk goods.

Expertise in steep and vertical conveying

Meanwhile, ContiTech’s super-rigid steel-cord MegaPipes help make underground and open cast mines cost-effective to exploit. Compared with standard Troughed Conveyor Belts, the closed MegaPipe conveyor is able to handle steeper angles and transports up to 9,500 m3/h of bulk materials, with piece sizes of up to 350 mm. The MegaPipe meets a whole series of important requirements: As well as safely transporting bulk goods on inclines of up to 35 degrees, it negotiates tight 3-dimensional bends with few or no transfer points and no soiling along the route; it can also be ideally adapted to suit the landscape and, being compact in its construction, it is a space-saving solution that keeps transportable materials clearly separate from the environment.

ContiTech is demonstrating its special expertise first and foremost in steep and vertical conveying at angles of up to 90 degrees. A variety of conveyor systems are available for customers to choose from, depending on context of use. Flexowell, for example, is a low-noise, eco-friendly solution that transports up to 6,000t/h. A single belt can cover a variety of gradients, from horizontal to vertical. The tried-and-tested Flexowell technology also forms the basis for the Pockelift system, which is ideal for use not only in underground mines but also out in open quarries. Pocketlift picks up materials for transportation in its textilereinforced rubber pockets and works entirely without

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ContiTech: New Applications, New Compounds:

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Phoenix Compounding Technology at the DKT • New international compounding location in the future market of China • Market-proven, reliable silicone compounds • Lectures focus on ContiTech technologies

Phoenix Compounding Technology, a business unit of ContiTech AG, operates compounding plants at a number of locations worldwide (Photo: ContiTech)

Hamburg, June 2015. Specialist compounder Phoenix Compounding Technology is exhibiting its latest developments and showcasing its international locations at Booth 213, Hall 12 at the Deutsche KautschukTagung 2015 (DKT - German Rubber Conference) in Nuremberg from June 29 to July 2, 2015. The focal point of its trade show presence are compounds in various delivery forms which all meet the current requirements of the REACH regulation. More of ContiTech’s technologies will be unveiled during the lecture program. On its stand the ContiTech-owned company will be presenting its comprehensive product range, which also includes compounds in endless strips in widths of 15 to 180 mm for loading extruders and automatic injection molding machines. Phoenix Compounding Technology offers calendered sheeting or slabs, produced on a fourroll calender in widths up to 1,400 mm and thickness from 0.3 mm to max. 10 mm, for manufacturing flat products.

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Silicone compounds are manufactured in a reliable process using a closed mixer and shipped in various forms. Compounds with relatively high Shore hardnesses can also be manufactured as pellets measuring 2-5 mm in size. They are being increasingly used for continuous filling of extruder systems and can be supplied in big bags, cartons or Poolboxes.

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NEWS & REPORTS Comprehensive online database A comprehensive online database, which will be on display at the booth, allows users to find details of the properties of more than 500 compounds on the internet. These formulas meet the current requirements of the REACH regulation. Due account is taken of sustainability constraints when determining the formulation and the compounding procedure. Certifications to EN ISO 9001, EN ISO 14001 and EN ISO 50001 are also a formal confirmation of this commitment. Phoenix Compounding Technology is one of the leading specialists in the development and manufacture of rubber compounds. The company, with its approximately 800strong workforce, manufactures its compounds at its European sites in Hamburg and Waltershausen, Germany and Nyiregyhaza, Hungary. Phoenix Compounding has also set up further compounding capacity in Changshu, China. A new compounding plant will go into operation there in July 2015, from where external customers in the region will also be supplied. The annual production of all the company’s compounding plants totals more than 150,000 metric tonnes of finished compounds.

ContiTech technologies featured in lectures ContiTech is also actively involved in the DKT conference: Matthias Maisner from Germany’s Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute and co-author Michael Möschen from the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group will deliver a paper entitled “Use of Rubber Conveyor Belt Materials at Navigable Waterway Constructions” between 4:30pm and 5:00pm on June 29 in the Paris Room of the NürnbergConvention Center. Conveyor belting material is already successfully being used for dams. Its main feature is its high resistance to vandalism. Another application with conveyor belting, which is helping to provide a lasting seal for concrete joints in locks, is already successfully in operation for the first time in the field. “Silanes for Energy Efficient Elastomers” is the title of the paper by Prof. Anke Blume from Evonik Industries and the University of Twente (NL) between 2:30pm and 3:00pm on June 30, 2015, also in the Paris Room. The results were obtained in the ENEFEL project funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research, which was coordinated by ContiTech R&D materials experts Dr. Wolfram Herrmann and Dr. Stefan Sostmann. The findings gained from this will be used in development projects aimed at increasing the sustainability of various ContiTech products.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Antje Lewe Head of Technical Media Relations, ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hannover Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-1304 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-1305 Mobil: +49 160 4767260 eMail: antje.lewe@contitech.de

Jens Fechner Director Market Communications,ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hannover Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-14019 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-14025 eMail: jens.fechner@contitech.de

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ContiTech: New PIC is Online

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• The Product Information Center is now available in 16 languages • Effective immediately, parts lists for all kits will show profile images of all the belts contained • 35 new Technical Instructions available – 70 more in preparation

Even more comprehensive, even more intuitive: The new Product Information Center (PIC) is now available in 16 languages – for computers and mobile devices.(Photo: ContiTech)

Hanover, 2015. Even more comprehensive, even more intuitive: The ContiTech Power Transmission Group’s new Product Information Center (PIC) is now available in 16 languages – for computers and mobile devices. Thanks to a completely new design, it offers an even clearer and more understandable structure despite its expanded functionality.

New PIC is Online Even before the revamp, the PIC was available in nine languages. To these have also now been added a Romanian, Dutch, Croatian, Swedish, Finnish, Greek and Czech version. In all 16 languages the new PIC is completely embedded in the ContiTech website and linked to the online catalog. All the new product groups – from torsional vibration dampers

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to overrunning alternator pulleys and mounting sets and on to multi-V belt kits – have been incorporated in the PIC. Profile images of the belts contained are now also included in the parts lists of all the kits.

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NEWS & REPORTS “In the new PIC we have focused very much on articlespecific information,” says Jens Heitkemper from Technical Service. “General information has been moved very much into the background. Our intention in this is to guarantee that all the key details are significantly easier to find.” The PIC can still be accessed at www.contitech.de/aam – the navigation bar on the ContiTech website contains a button that leads to the PIC. The Product Information Center can also be accessed directly via www.contitech. de/pic. All the QR codes and links referring to the PIC from brochures, flyers and product packaging, among other things, remain valid.

Technical Instructions: 35 new instructions On more and more product pages in the PIC ContiTech is offering comprehensive fitting instructions under the name of Technical Instructions. The online documents serve as digital product inserts which are always absolutely up to date. 35 new Technical Instructions have been available in 15 of the PIC’s language versions since the end of March – with the Russian versions to follow shortly. This means ContiTech now offers a total of 132 Technical Instructions. And the intention is to further expand the offering continually. “Another 70 Instructions are currently in preparation and will be published in the course of this year,” says Heitkemper. “Our aim is to offer dedicated fitting instructions for all the current belts and kits.”

VDO Autodiagnos VCI: Another way of accessing the PIC Formerly known as ContiSys, the VDO Autodiagnos VCI – VDO’s multifunctional diagnostic system – has one more function: Continental’s electronics and mechatronics specialist has linked the diagnostic system to the Product Information Center. In future, therefore, users will be able to find the relevant ContiTech articles directly. The link to the current PIC catalog is contained in the Autodiagnos DSI software version 3.1.2, which has now been published.

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FOR MORE INFORMATIONEN AND CONTACT: Antje Lewe Head of Technical Media Relations, ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hannover Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-1304 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-1305 Mobil: +49 160 4767260 eMail: antje.lewe@contitech.de

Sibylle Engel Head of Communications, Power Transmission Group Automotive Aftermarket ContiTech AG Telefon: +49 511 938-14024 eMail: sibylle.engel@contitech.de

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ContiTech: Added Features in F.O.C.U.S.

ContiTech AG

• Benecke-Kaliko offers the additional benefit of optimized products and service solutions with “Enhance and F.O.C.U.S.” • Customer-specific solutions create unique features • More efficient and effective production processes

Visual branding keeps optimization in the forefront of product selection and concisely communicates the enhanced value of the respective solutions (Photo: ContiTech)

Hanover, 2015. Benecke-Kaliko established the “Enhance and F.O.C.U.S.” program to offer customers the extra benefit of optimized product and service solutions.

„the value of better interiors“

from their competitors, strengthen their appeal as suppliers and increase customer satisfaction.

The guiding principle of “The value of better interiors” is to create high-quality, contemporary interior solutions whose functionality and ambiance enhance every vehicle. Each of the high-quality products from Benecke-Kaliko can be endowed with additional qualities on request, thereby creating a genuine added value for the customers. The additional functions offer them the opportunity to stand out

“The ‘Enhance and F.O.C.U.S.’ program is a kind of toolbox for both product and service solutions to produce optimized, soft-touch interior surfaces which specifically appeal to customers’ emotions, underline the core of an automotive marque, strengthen its competitiveness and promote environmental sustainability,” declares Dominik

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NEWS & REPORTS Beckman, Global Head of Marketing at Benecke-Kaliko. F.O.C.U.S. stands for Feature Optimized Customer Unique Solutions. These refer to specific solutions which offer customers the greatest possible additional benefit that will enable them to best meet the desires and needs of the respective targeted car buyer market segment. The Benecke-Kaliko enhancements will also help the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to meet particular national regulations – such as those pertaining to air quality in the passenger compartment in China. This ensures exemplary compliance by vehicle manufacturers with their social responsibility. As soon as the necessary or desired enhancements are identified, the OEM customers also have the opportunity to make use of the benefits of Benecke-Kaliko’s F.O.C.U.S. portfolio. These added features express individuality, personality, lifestyle and values. Both the product enhancements and the F.O.C.U.S. portfolio help in increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the production processes of the tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. The Protect enhancement, for instance, offers high scratch resistance and enables wastage as a result of damage during the handling, processing or fitting of the material to the component to be reduced. Another example for F.O.C.U.S. is a material for glueless processing on the component which saves the tier 1 supplier a work stage and, in addition, improves the feel, and therefore also impresses the car buyer. The Surfvis 3D service solution, which saves time, effort and costs during product development, is also a F.O.C.U.S. feature. “Our ‘Enhance and F.O.C.U.S.’ concept helps both our direct customers and the vehicle manufacturers – and, in turn, their customers, the purchasers of their vehicles worldwide,” says Beckman, summing up the benefits.

Products with the Eco suffix are optimized in terms of environment-friendliness and environmental compatibility. This product family features extremely low emissions, low smell, renewable raw materials and contact allergenfree solutions. Light products such as Yorn Light, on the other hand, are extremely lightweight. Protect stands for scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, extra durable with superior cleanability. And, finally, the Lux category brings together materials with a particularly premium comfort feel and outstanding performance. The Hylite category also includes a wide range of possible enhancements, including translucent, luminescent and electrically conductive materials and materials with a metallic look. Benecke-Kaliko’s heatable seat materials are one such example. F.O.C.U.S. represents new, creative options for vehicle interiors. These include bi-tone materials, digital printing as the ultimate means to achieving individualization, and gradient surface technology for fascinating color effects. Micro-perforation offers the benefits of standard perforation in a luxury finish, providing a way of differentiating by means of design and enabling a seat-cooling/ventilation function. This category also includes new product development services that utilize Benecke-Kaliko’s exclusive Surfvis 3D simulation technology.

Creative options The optimized products now consistently include the additional designations Go!, Eco, Light, Protect, Lux and Hylite at Benecke-Kaliko. The cost-optimized option Go! is an entry-level product in the product families. It also offers what it takes to boost the presence of Benecke-Kaliko’s highly developed premium surfaces on growth markets outside of Europe. And the materials provide low-end models a means of standing out in the crowd with highquality interior materials.

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Kerstin Porsiel-Voges Head of Communications, Benecke-Kaliko Group ContiTech AG Telefon: +49 511 938-1121 eMail: kerstin.porsiel@contitech.de

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NEWS & REPORTS Komatsu Europe International N.V.

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces The New PC210LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator More horsepower, consumes less fuel and one of the quietest cabs in its class

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces The New PC210LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator (Foto: Komatsu)

Rolling Meadows, Ill., June 11, 2015 - Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new PC210LC-11 hydraulic excavator, a versatile, all-purpose construction machine. Featuring a 165 horsepower, EPA Tier 4 final, SAA6D107E-3 engine, the new PC210LC-11 packs up to seven more horsepower than its predecessor and consumes up to six percent less fuel with no loss to performance or productivity. “If you need a machine capable of doing many things well - for example, going from loading trucks to excavating trenches to placing pipe and back again - this is the excavator for you,” said Kurt Moncini, Komatsu America product manager. “For versatility and long-term value, the PC210LC-11 is tough to beat,” Moncini said.

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A new viscous fan clutch improves cooling system efficiency and helps reduce noise levels. Three travel speeds help reduce non-productive time moving around the job site. A heavy standard counterweight (9634 lbs./4370 kg) provides improved over-the-front and over-the-side lift capacity. A standard pattern change valve makes it easy to switch joystick patterns to accommodate specific operator preferences.

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Six work modes match engine speed and pump flow to various applications. Operator ID provides the capability to view KOMTRAX® data by job, application or operator. Komatsu’s Closed-Center Load Sensing System (CLSS) provides quick response and smooth operation to maximize productivity. The wide, spacious ROPS and OPG Level 1 certified cab features design upgrades that help reduce cab noise by two decibels and elevate the cab to among the quietest in its class. KOMTRAX® level 5 technology feeds the operator machine data, such as fuel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) levels, Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), regeneration status, location, cautions and maintenance alert information. An updated, large 7” LCD monitor has a new splitdisplay mode, showing both a rear-camera view and key machine-gauge data at the same time.

Other operator-friendly enhancements include centralized engine checkpoints, providing easy access to engine oil and filter, the drain valve, fuel drain valve and water separator drain valve.

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The PC210LC-11 excavator and every other Komatsu Tier 4 Final construction-sized machine, whether rented, leased or purchased, is covered by the Komatsu CARE® program for the first three years or 2000 hours, whichever comes first. Komatsu CARE includes scheduled factory maintenance, a 50-point inspection at each service and up to two complimentary Komatsu DPF exchanges and up to two DEF tank flushes in the first five years. 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 stateof-the-art parts and service program to support its equipment. Komatsu has proudly provided high-quality reliable products for nearly a century. Visit the website at www.komatsuamerica.com for more information.

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces The New PC210LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator. More horsepower, consumes less fuel and one of the quietest cabs in its class (Foto: Komatsu)

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Komatsu America Corp. Komatsu America Corp. is an authorized licensee of Komatsu Ltd. KOMATSU®, Komatsu CARE® and SIGMADOZER® are registered trademarks of Komatsu Ltd. All other trademarks and service marks used herein are the property of Komatsu Ltd., Komatsu America Corp., or their respective owners or licensees.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Raleigh Floyd Jr. Komatsu America Corp. (847) 437-4585 rfloyd@komatsuna.com Internet: www.komatsuamerica.com Shawn-Laree O‘Neil (312) 725-3740 sl@emeriocommunications.com Internet: www.komatsuamerica.com

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces The New PC210LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator. More horsepower, consumes less fuel and one of the quietest cabs in its class (Foto: Komatsu)

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NEWS & REPORTS Case Construction Equipment

Case Motor Graders Awarded with Gold Medal at Intermasz 2015 in Poland

Case Construction Equipment has been awarded with the Poznan International Fair Gold Medal at Intermasz 2015, Polandâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s largest exhibition of construction machinery, vehicles and specialized equipment for the infrastructure sector that was held in Poznan from May 6th to 9th. The award was conferred for the new C Series of motor graders which took centre stage at the Case stand.

Case Motor Graders Awarded with Gold Medal

Case Motor Graders Awarded with Gold Medal at Intermasz 2015 in Poland (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

The 2015 edition of the Poznan International Fair Gold Medal competition awarded the Case C Series, the first European range of motor graders branded with Case livery. The Gold Medal and the Diploma were handed over to Robert Wrona during the official award ceremony held on May 6th. Case was also recognized with the Acanthus Aureus award for the Best Stand which rewards its architectural and graphic solutions that fostered direct communication with customers and emphasize the positive image of the company.

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NEWS & REPORTS Case Construction Equipment Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/backhoes, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. Through CASE dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner with worldclass equipment and aftermarket support, industryleading warranties and flexible financing. More information is available at www.Casece.com.

With more than 30 years of history, the Gold Medal competition is one of the most prestigious in Poland. This recognition is granted, after rigorous evaluation by top experts in the construction sector, to the highest quality products based on their innovation level, efficiency, operations costs, quality of the materials, usability, impact on the environment and even aesthetics.

Case Construction Equipment is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a World leader in Capital Goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNHI) and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa Italiana (MI: CNHI). More information about CNH Industrial can be found online at www.cnhindustrial.com.

Officially launched at Intermat 2015, Case C Series motor graders are the culmination of more than 30 years of development and outstanding grader design. The range offers two models with operating weights of 13 and 16 tonnes and it is available in 6x4 and 6x6 All Wheel Drive versions that match customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; key requirements of low operating costs, controllability and flexibility.

Case Motor Graders Awarded with Gold Medal at Intermasz 2015 in Poland (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Case Construction Equipment Press contact: Nuria MartĂ (ALARCON & HARRIS) Tel: +34 91 415 30 20 eMail: nmarti@alarconyharris.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Case Construction Equipment

Burlington Stone increases its fleet of heavy duty Case machines

Burlington Stone increases its fleet of heavy duty Case machines (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

Proven reliability and performance combined with reduced ownership costs were key reasons for Burlington Stone choosing a Case 1021 F Series Wheel Loader. Burlington Stone, one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading natural stone and slate producers has increased its quarry and earthmoving equipment fleet of Case machines to 10 with the addition of a new Case 1021 F series wheel loader, supplied by local Case dealer Dennis Barnfield.

Burlington Stone choosing a Case 1021 F Series Wheel Loader The company which operates eight quarries produces eleven different types of high grade stone and slate, that is then sold as roofing slate and as architectural stone for construction and building use. The slate is also used for floor tiles, flagstones, stone cladding and for bespoke design projects. The Case 1021F will join an existing Case fleet of 7 x 921F wheel loaders located at Burlingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kirby-in-Furness quarry, working alongside a Case CX350C and CX470B

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crawler excavators at the quarry face, loading the cut stone blocks onto trucks for transportation to secondary cutting, production, crushing and recycling facilities on site. To enable longer lengths of stone to be moved the 1021F has been fitted with tyre chains plus a V Profile special bucket. Specially designed to work in demanding quarrying and aggregate environments this machine offers high levels of fuel economy and reliability, and delivers class leading performance and productivity due to its SCR technology and advanced cooling technology, high bucket payload, and a Tier 4 Interim 9 litre Case/FPT diesel engine, producing 320hp.

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NEWS & REPORTS Burlington Stone increases its fleet of heavy duty Case machines (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

Burlington stone has been working Case machines for many years and their proven performance and reliability were key reasons for the company choosing a new Case 1021F as the successor to the 921E.

Burlington’s machine operators have also been impressed with the 1021F especially the new cab layout, which provides excellent visibility, and with Case’s joystick steering system which is integrated into the left hand armrest, repetitive loading duties are a much easier task. There is also the optional rearview wide-angle camera, which has a live feed to the colour monitor in the cab for additional security and improved safety on site. Mr Kelly adds “The Case machines we have used over the past 17 years have always been operator friendly but this new machine offers a totally different level of operator comfort to the previous ones, which is important if you are asking someone to work full shifts on it 5-6 days a week.”

“The Case 921E has been a great machine for us” said Ian Kelly, Quarry Manager at Burlington Stone. “We’ve been using Case loading shovels for 17 years and they have proved to be reliable and robust enough to handle working in what is quite a harsh environment on our sites. We have always had good productivity with the Case machines through very little down time, and the power delivered by the machine is great for handling the large blocks of slate we extract. Before purchasing the Case 1021F Burlington looked at other manufactures equivalents, Ian Kelly explains why they decided to go with another Case: “Without the proven reliability the Case machines offer we didn’t feel the others we looked at offered the best value for money. For us it was the complete package of a good purchase price, plus good fuel consumptions figures and low maintenance costs. We also have a very good working relationship with Malcolm Mackay at Dennis Barnfield, which has been built up over the last 17 years. They are fairly local to us and if we have a problem or need to fit a service in around our planned operations they always do their best to help.”

Case Construction Equipment

Burlington Stone increases its fleet of heavy duty Case machines (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Case Construction Equipment Press contact: Nuria Martí (ALARCON & HARRIS) Tel: +34 91 415 30 20 eMail: nmarti@alarconyharris.com

Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/ backhoes, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. Through CASE dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner with world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. More information is available at www.Casece.com. Case Construction Equipment is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a World leader in Capital Goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNHI) and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa Italiana (MI: CNHI). More information about CNH Industrial can be found online at www.cnhindustrial.com.

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NEWS & REPORTS DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH

DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH

Relying on proven technology

After 5 years the second trailer of the panther series found its way into the vehicle fleet of DOLL customer Deichelbohrer. (Photos: DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH)

After 5 years the second trailer of the panther series found its way into the vehicle fleet of DOLL customer Deichelbohrer. „It has to be light, versatile and flexible to ensure the transportation of concrete parts when driving trough Switzerland’s narrow curves or along narrow roads of new city areas“, was the requirement of Mike Deichelbohrer. No problem for the engineers of DOLL who quickly designed a trailer with the well-known axle technology panther fulfilling the specification of the international forwarding agency. The 2-axle panther semi low-loader does not only have the typical characteristics of the series; it also boasts a considerable payload of 32,100 kg combined with a dead weight of only 9,900 kg. When designing the trailer it was particularly important to ensure a safe loading and unloading of goods. As the concrete parts are often loaded on support trestles the trailer has to stand in a horizontal position for loading and unloading. Especially on uneven terrain the panther scores with its single wheel suspension for the right and left side of the running gear can be operated separately. In this way, the loading platform can

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be adjusted perfectly. Furthermore, the trailer is also able to transport other freight by installing an intermediate table which is another plus in flexibility. DOLL wishes its customer the utmost safety and sheer driving pleasure with the new trailer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH Nadja Paulus Industriestr. 13 77728 Oppenau Tel.: +49 7804 49-341 Fax: +49 7804 49-7341 eMail: napaulus@doll-oppenau.com Web: www.doll-oppenau.com

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Continuous training for the Mining industry: Advanced Mining Academy More information about the

“ADVANCED MINING ACADEMY“ you will find here:

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NEWS & REPORTS Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG

World first:

The new Batchmix 1250 for immediate use worldwide Screen and Mixing unit Batchmix 1250 (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

The brand new Batchmix 1250 developed by Benninghoven will be premiĂ¨red at Intermat 2015 in Paris. The new Benninghoven plant Batchmix 1250 was specifically developed to provide mobility and maximum flexibility in order to guarantee perfectly organised construction site projects. The plant can be installed in just 2 days, making relocation easy. Its close proximity to the project construction sites along with the resultant short travel distances make it possible to drastically reduce transport costs. This extremely short installation time

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means that the plant can move with the construction site at short notice during a project, in order to be deployed closer to where it is needed. The costs saved in this way can be calculated really quickly, hence this type of plant can be deployed specifically for project orders. The plant was designed and developed in close collaboration with specialists with practical experience, to respond to their market needs.

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NEWS & REPORTS The plant consists of the following units: Chassis 1 – Cold feed system: Implemented as a group with 4 Feed hoppers and a loading width of 3,300 mm, can be easily loaded using the wheel loader. The unit also features a loading ramp, which is folded away for transport. The cold feed system can also be expanded to include a 5th feed hopper or a power generator, which supplies the whole plant with electricity so that it operates completely independently.

Chassis 2 – Dryer drum and burner: The dryer drum and burner are located on the chassis with Benninghoven‘s customary high quality of design. Perfect coordination between dryer drum and burner ensures maximum productivity and efficiency. The dryer drum is insulated against heat radiation and provided with an aluminium sheathing. Optionally, a fuel oil tank can also be integrated into the chassis to prevent additional transportation and offer even more flexibility.

Chassis 3 – Filter and filler system: The usefully matched filter and filler unit enables our customers to transport these components in just one unit, rather than the conventional three. By exploiting the max. transport volume, the Benninghoven designers succeeded in developing the perfect combination for the filter and filler system. Here too, all guidelines with regard to recipe compliance, dosing accuracy and dust leakage have been perfectly adhered to. The filter system complies with the most stringent European standards of <20 mg/N³/h dust.

production. All mineral, bitumen and stone is meticulously weighed via electrical weighing systems and added to the mixer in measured doses. The mixer is equipped with two cardan shaft synchronised drives and can be completely folded away for maintenance purposes. At Benninghoven the follow-up maintenance costs are taken into account. Simple maintenance reduces costs and directly contributes to success.

Chassis 5 – Bitumen tank: A mobile bitumen tank with highly efficient insulation, together with a filling and dosing pump, is also supplied as standard. The system can expanded as required by adding other tanks. The tanks are generally heated via electrical systems and are effectively insulated against any heat radiation. Here too, Benninghoven is mindful of your operating costs.

Chassis 6 – Command cabin: A mobile command cabin with optimally positioned windows provides a perfect panoramic view of the mixing area. The air-conditioned cabin with control panel and a clearly-structured computerised control system offers the operator a complete overview of all processes that are taking place. The mixing processes are documented individually, enabling excellent plant statistics and cost calculation. All drives with a capacity above 9.2 kW are started via a soft starter, and the installed frequency converter technology only takes the power that is actually needed. This makes plant operation extremely efficient and makes it possible to constantly achieve optimal production conditions.

Chassis 4 – Mobile mixing tower: The entire mixing tower is set up in its working position using just one 30 t crane. The screen, which is also situated on the chassis during transport, is placed on the hot bin section in one stroke. The hot elevator is flangemounted to the side of the chassis and pivoted. When lifting the mixing tower, the hot elevator automatically arrives at the working position. The 4-deck screen is easily accessible and operates virtually maintenance-free with vibration motor technology. The 16 t hot mineral storage below provides sufficient capacity and enables constant

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG Lars Henrich Industriegelände 54486 Mülheim an der Mosel Tel.: +49 – 6534 – 189 0 Fax: +49 – 6534 – 89 70 eMail: info@benninghoven.com Internet: www.benninghoven.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Wirtgen Group

Intermat 2015:

Wirtgen Group – 4 plus 1

By integrating Benninghoven, the Wirtgen Group has become a one-stop supplier of integrated solutions covering everything from rock processing and asphalt mixing to the paving, compaction and rehabilitation of all kinds of roadways.(Photo: Wirtgen Group)

Premiere in Paris: The Wirtgen Group could make its first appearance with Benninghoven at Intermat, presenting the newly expanded team in its entirety Having welcomed a new company into the family fold, the Wirtgen Group now comprises five cutting-edge product brands, offering one-stop integrated solutions that encompass all process steps from rock processing and asphalt mixing to the paving, compaction and rehabilitation of all kinds of roadways. Visitors to Intermat could lookes forward to tailored solutions from the Road and Mineral Technologies business sectors, including world premieres from Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm and Benninghoven, the latest generation of track-mounted jaw and cone crushers from Kleemann and a selection from the Group‘s extensive service range.

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Benninghoven‘s integration: Synergies yield new solutions Benninghoven has been incorporated into the Wirtgen Group‘s Mineral Technologies business sector, a division which has hitherto included Wirtgen‘s surface mining technology and Kleemann‘s technologies for processing natural rock and recycled materials. „The degree of specialization at Benninghoven is particularly high. We are hence making use of the know-how and experience of the team from Benninghoven France. They know the market inside out and are now a part of the strong Wirtgen France team,“ says Benoît Etienne, Managing Director of Wirtgen

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NEWS & REPORTS France S.A.S., describing the successful integration of the experts from the asphalt mixing plant manufacturing company. „As a result,“ he adds, „our French customers can continue to count on competent support from their familiar sales and service contacts.“

Wirtgen France is restructured in the Mineral Technologies business sector Wirtgen France will be adapting its organizational structure in order to optimally meet customers‘ requirements in the asphalt mixing sector, too. „Wirtgen France‘s Benninghoven and Kleemann sales teams will be responsible for our Mineral Technologies business sector in future. Benninghoven‘s Service Manager and Parts Manager will be joining our service team and will also be able to benefit from the existing service infrastructure, which we are currently expanding,“ says Etienne, referring to the construction of a new service base near Lyons. This move was prompted by the positive development of the five product brands in the French market. Indeed, since Kleemann joined the Wirtgen Group in 2010, Wirtgen France has seen a steady rise in sales of mobile crushers and screens in particular. „Service is a crucial part of the Wirtgen Group‘s overall package. Thanks to our new Service Center, we can offer our customers even more targeted support, be it on the job site, with training courses for specialist staff or in our workshop. This will enable us to continue living up to our pledge to be „close to our customers“ in the future, too,“ says Etienne.

Trade fair highlights: Innovations from the premium supplier On the Wirtgen Group‘s exhibition area in Paris, innovations from the five product brands were stealing the limelight. Wirtgen was unveiling two cutting-edge models from its new small milling machine generation: the W 35 Ri and the W 100 CFi. Meanwhile, Vögele was displaying new machines from the „Dash 3“ generation – for instance the SUPER 1303-3i and the SUPER 1800-3i SprayJet. Hamm was also showcasing two innovative models: the tandem roller DV+ 70i VO with all-wheel steering and the compactor H 7i, a compact model for earth-moving applications. Kleemann was exhibiting two models, each from the latest generation – a MOBICONE MCO 9 EVO cone crusher and a MOBICAT MC 110 Z EVO jaw crusher. At its debut on the Wirtgen Group stand, Benninghoven was presenting

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the new mobile asphalt mixing plant Batchmix 1250 to specialists for the very first time, rounding off the Wirtgen Group‘s broad product range at the trade fair, too.

Intermat 2015: Wirtgen Group specialists on site Once again, the Wirtgen Group was also presenting leading technologies and a cross-section of its comprehensive service range at stand J 124 in hall 5 A. Experts from Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann and Benninghoven, both from the German brand headquarters and from Wirtgen France, were continually on hand to provide competent advice and answer any questions on the product range, special applications or technologies and service.

Wirtgen Group – a strong brand The Wirtgen Group is a group of expanding and international companies doing business in the construction equipment industry. The Group includes the five well-known brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann and Benninghoven with their headquarters in Germany and local production sites in Brazil, China and India.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Wirtgen Group Corporate Communications Michaela Adams, Mario Linnemann Reinhard-Wirtgen-Straße 2 53578 Windhagen Phone: +49 – 26 45 – 1 31 – 0 Fax: +49 – 26 45 – 1 31 – 4 99 eMail: presse@wirtgen.com Internet: www.wirtgen.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Wirtgen GmbH

Intermat 2015:

Wirtgen presented four premières

Thanks to the intelligent electronic steering and control system, precision concrete paving is guaranteed with the Wirtgen SP 15i. The tried-and-tested Ackermann steering ensures precise handling in bends and hence a perfect paved result. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

Wirtgen GmbH exhibited 12 machines for road construction and rehabilitation in Paris. The cold milling machines W 35 Ri, W 60 Ri and W 100 CFi and the recycler and soil stabilizer WR 250 „S-Pack“ celebrated their international trade show début. Among the premium products exhibited, attention were focused on the new generation of small milling machines. Along with the half-meter milling machine W 60 Ri launched in mid-2013, Wirtgen, the specialist for milling machines, presented also the brand-new W 35 Ri and the new W 100 CFi in the compact class.

Highly efficient W 100 CFi was the highlight of Wirtgen‘s exhibits A front loader, the W 100 CFi is equipped with the most eco-friendly engine technology in compliance with EU Stage 4 / US Tier 4 Final. Highlights include the great W 210i with cabin fine-milling the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands, Europe‘s most important motorcycle race track. Undulations as high as 3 to 8 mm were causing motorcycles to pitch and become uncontrollable when braking before the bend leading to the track‘s start-finish line. The roadway had to be profiled over an area of 3,000 m² to restore its skid resistance. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS With a milling width of 1 m and a milling depth of 0 - 330 mm, the new small milling machine W 100 CFi excels, among other things, when removing pavement layers or when producing tie-ins during rehabilitation jobs. The modified machine weight and compact dimensions mean that transport is simple, requiring no special permit. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

These two power packs are ideal for extensively removing complete roadways up to a milling depth of 33 cm.

improvement in milling output by as much as 15% – a leap which is partly attributable to the higher engine output. Precise milled results are assured by LEVEL PRO PLUS, Wirtgen‘s brand-new proprietary levelling system, which has been completely integrated into the machine control system. A host of new features allow the W 100 CFi to complete projects efficiently – such as rapid, automatic swiveling of the rear right-hand crawler track without lowering the milling drum, automatic tracking of the rear right-hand crawler when swiveled inwards, the larger steering angle of the front axle, or the extremely large conveyor slewing angle of 60° to the left or right for loading material even in difficult job site conditions. The compact large milling machine W 150i with milling widths of 1.20 and 1.50 m and the W 210i, a professional machine with cabin and a maximum milling width of 2.20 m, represent the world market leader‘s larger milling machines.

Visitors to the Wirtgen Group exhibition area could not only be able to view the cold milling machines, but also the centrepiece of every milling machine, namely the milling drum. Wirtgen is an innovation leader in cutting technology too, and supplies the largest range of milling drums in the industry. The five exhibits showcased by Wirtgen – for large and small milling machines, from standard to fine milling – represent a selection of milling drums for a whole variety of applications.

Paving concrete with the slipform paver SP 15i Wirtgen supplies a variety of solutions in concrete paving, not only for roadway rehabilitation, but also for the construction of motorways or narrow paths and the production of monolithic profiles for concrete barriers or water gulleys. The SP 15i is the smallest slipform paver model for paving areas up to 1.8 m wide as well as monolithic

The binding agent tank is located directly above the milling and mixing rotor of the Wirtgen WR 250 „S-Pack“; the diesel tank is over the rear wheels. A few minutes is all it takes to refill with binding agent. A conventional silo train containing around 27 t can easily be emptied by the „S-Pack“ within the space of just two hours. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS profiles up to 1.3 m high. Numerous possible configurations allow the SP 15i to be used for a large number of offset concrete paving jobs. The model presented in Paris features a hydraulic vibrator, folding conveyor and the proprietary 3D machine control system Wirtgen Autopilot. Thanks to its compact design, the SP 15i is also easy to transport.

Recycler and soil stabilizer WR 250 „S-Pack“ premièred at the trade fair Boasting the largest range of machines for recycling and soil stabilization worldwide, this is just one more domain in which Wirtgen offers innovative solutions. The recycler and soil stabilizer WR 250 with integrated „S-Pack“ (spreader pack) had its trade fair début in Paris. Binder is deposited directly in front of the milling and mixing rotor via the spreader module and immediately mixed into the soil. The closed drum housing and an additional double curtain of rubber matting prevents the formation of dust clouds and ensures that the material is exclusively spread inside the milled lane. Thanks to the integrated spreader pack, binder can now be spread regardless of wind and weather and without drifting or displacement due to vehicles driving ahead or passing by. The WR 250 „S-Pack“ spreads the material with a high degree of precision and offers outstanding all-terrain mobility – advantages that really come into their own in sensitive locations, such as on commercial estates which are subject to restrictions due to food production facilities or at locations near airports, as well as on difficult terrain. The tractor-towed stabilizer WS 250 from Wirtgen is likewise used for soil stabilization. Its advantages are obvious: it is rapidly hitched, transforming a simple tractor unit into a „stabilizer“ in a matter of minutes. The WS 250 is specially designed for small to medium-sized construction projects.

Available to all contractors and expert consultants, the laboratory-scale foamed bitumen plant WLB 10 S from Wirtgen is an ideal aid for preliminary testing in cold recycling applications involving foamed bitumen. With this laboratory-scale plant, precise measurement series can easily be performed to determine the optimum foamed bitumen properties. The ideal mix is swiftly determined in combination with the optional laboratory-scale continuous twin-compulsory mixer WLM 30 from Wirtgen.

Wirtgen – a strong brand of the Wirtgen Group The Wirtgen GmbH is a member company of the Wirtgen Group, an expanding and international group of companies doing business in the construction equipment industry. The Group includes the five wellknown brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann and Benninghoven with their headquarters in Germany and local production sites in Brazil, China and India.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Wirtgen GmbH Corporate Communications Michaela Adams, Mario Linnemann Reinhard-Wirtgen-Straße 2 53578 Windhagen Phone: +49 – 26 45 – 1 31 – 0 Fax: +49 – 26 45 – 1 31 – 4 99 eMail: presse@wirtgen.com Internet: www.wirtgen.com

The binder spreader SW 16 MC from system partner Streumaster, the laboratory-scale foamed bitumen plant Wirtgen WLB 10 S and the laboratory-scale mixer WLM 30 round off the recycling and soil stabilization machines presented at Intermat. The Streumaster SW 16 MC, for instance, has a hopper capacity of 16 m³. Up to ten silo trains containing binder can be processed daily, thanks to the high performance and simple filling process via a quick-release coupling. The spreading and distribution of the binder are controlled electronically.

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NEWS & REPORTS Kleemann GmbH

Recycling aktiv 2015:

Kleemann shows a cross-section of its comprehensive Contractor Programme

The MC 100 R EVO introduced in 2014 from the new generation of mobile jaw crushers from Kleemann. (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

At this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s recycling aktiv at the trade fair centre of Baden Airpark, Kleemann was represented by a total of three plants: the mobile heavy-duty screening plant MOBISCREEN MS 13 Z, the mobile jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 100 R EVO and the mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 110 Z EVO 2. The MR 110 Z EVO 2 is the consistent further development of the series of mobile impact crushers successfully introduced in 2010. It impresses, among other things, with its outstanding material flow, which has been improved even more with the new Continuous Feed System (CFS). The plant achieves hourly outputs of 350 tons and more. The diesel-direct electric drive concept also guarantees optimum consumption data per produced ton. A further innovative feature is the new Lock & Turn system, which is a real safety and comfort bonus to operators. Rotor ledge changing has been simplified significantly by a novel and easy-to-operate stepless locking system for the rotor; a key transfer system ensures that danger zones can only be entered with the drive switched off.

The MR 110 Z EVO 2 is even more versatile and efficient than its predecessor. (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS Compact and powerful: MOBICAT MC 100 R Kleemann was also exhibiting the MC 100 R EVO, whose design is heavily based on the MC 110 R and has a very similar appearance. It is also characterised by very favourable consumption data, which permits the use of the diesel-direct drive concept already known from the other EVO crushing plants. The smaller overall system dimensions - the crusher inlet size is 950 x 550 mm – and a weight of approx. 30 tons, however, makes it considerably easier to transport than the MC 110 R. In spite of this, it achieves feeding outputs of up to 200 t/h and, just as the MC 110 R, is available with options such as electromagnet or permanent magnet, extended side discharge or crusher discharge conveyor, Continuous Feed System (CFS) for permanent crusher feeding or the crusher unblocking system. It can therefore also be adapted ideally to the requirements of the contractor-customer.

Mobile screening unit MOBISCREEN MS 13 Z: Perfect interplay As practical work not only involves crushing but also screening, Kleemann was exhibiting the MOBISCREEN MS 13 Z from its extensive range of mobile classifying and heavy-duty screens. The heavy-duty screening plant has two screening decks with a screening area of over 5 m² in

the upper deck or just under 4.8 m² in the lower deck and a max. loading output of 300 t/h. It matches the MC 100 R EVO perfectly but also operates very well on its own.

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

Kleemann GmbH is a member company of the Wirtgen Group, an expanding and international group of companies doing business in the construction equipment industry. The Group includes the five well-known brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann and Benninghoven with their headquarters in Germany and local production sites in Brazil, China and India. Worldwide customer support is provided by 55 of its own sales and service companies.

With an output of up to 300 t/h, the MS 13 Z is a perfect match for the MC 100 R EVO. (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS CDE Global

CDE Global ranked one of the fastest growing UK companies

Some of the recent recruits to the CDE team at the Factory in Northern Ireland. (Photo: CDE Global)

CDE Global has been ranked one of the fastest growing companies in the UK by the Investec MidMarket 100 for the second time. This biannual ranking report is made up of the fastest-growing private companies in the UK with a minimum turnover of £10 million. The global supplier of washing equipment for quarries and mines is also one of just six companies from Northern Ireland to make the list. Brendan McGurgan, Managing Director at CDE Global, commented on this achievement, „We are delighted to have made the Investec MidMarket list for the second time and it is confirmation that the decisions we are taking as a business are the right ones to deliver our growth ambitions. Over the next number of years there will be numerous opportunities for new people to join the CDE team across all the sectors and regions in which we currently operate. Our ambition for future growth remains strong and we are very confident of our future prospects as we continue to build our project portfolio across the world.“ CDE currently employs 140 people with a sister company, CDEnviro employing a further 28 people. With continued growth plans career opportunities are available in both the

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Cookstown Headquarters and internationally. Positions are available across a range of professions including engineering, design, marketing and sales. Information on current vacancies can be found on the website www. cdeglobal.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: CDE Global Lauren McMaster Sales Support and Marketing Executive T: +44 28 8676 7900 lmcmaster@cdeglobal.com www.cdeglobal.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Deutsche Messe AG

INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA 2015: “IT’S A TAKE!”

Attendance by Italian and foreign visitors at the fair was high and qualitative – 108,000 visitors in total with 16,000 present at INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA – Signs of recovery in the internal logistics sector -Minister Poletti visited many booths at the fair. 108,000 visitors in total: this is the figure that sums up the results of the 2015 edition of Ipack-Ima, the world exhibition for food and non-food processing and packaging technology held in Fiera Milano in Rho from May 19 to 23, a new format comprising three simultaneous events dedicated to the processing of fresh food for the packaging industry (MeatTech for meat, DairyTech for milk and dairy products, FruitInnovation for fruits and vegetables), and two specialized events: Converflex (converting and package printing) and INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA, the exhibition dedicated to products, transport, logistics systems and internal company processes, in its first edition, which was attended by 15,899 visitors, 25% of which were foreigners from 103 countries around the world. The simultaneous occurrence of INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA with IPACK IMA 2015 and its four complementary exhibitions (Meat-Tech, Dairytech, Fruit Innovation and Converflex) permitted several thousands of operators to obtain, at one time and in one place, an integrated view of the entire supply chain from processing to packaging to logistics. This new tradeshow format permitted the creation of a network between the various fairs, composed of skills and opportunities, which proposed in a single solution to the world‘s production, distribution and services sectors, generated a new perception of the trade show presented for first time from the production chain’s point of view. The experience acquired on the occasion and the positive results in terms of participation by and interest from the market have laid the foundations on which the future organisation of the event will be built. Particularly for INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA, the number of Italian visitors confirmed the strength of the product offer of a sector that did not have a major trade show in which to present the technical development and performance of all that is required for moving goods inside the workplace. Clear signs of recovery in the internal logistics market emerged from the fair and were marked by a renewed interest that the handling sector is encountering in all branches of industry, distribution and services.

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The quality of this meeting of supply and demand was the element that, even more than the figures, featured at INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA. The 85 companies taking part, which were visited by the Minister of Labour Giuliano Poletti on the event inauguration day, exhibited the best in internal transport production in an area of about 6,000 sq. m. During the five days of the fair the latest and most modern versions of trolleys, hoists, cranes, warehouse storage systems, automated systems and robots, responding to the needs of ever more attentive and demanding users, were presented. The visitors to INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA were the most interesting „surprise” of the fair. Highly qualified operators were able to initiate immediate and important business contacts with manufacturers attending the show. All the products attracted the attention of visitors with high decision-making ability. Attendance at the fair of more than 500 international buyers, 270 of which were guests thanks to incoming program funded by the Ministry of Economic Development, should be highlighted. The foreign delegations included very active Iranian representatives, who signed significant contracts for the purchase of „Made in Italy“ machinery and systems. The exhibitors’ satisfaction in relation to the high level of competence of the operators met at the stands is confirmed in the comments gathered during the tradeshow. Paolo Zanoletti from the TOPPY commercial service emphasizes the high degree of preparation and knowledge of the operators who have visited his company‘s booth.

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NEWS & REPORTS Many of these contacts, from emerging markets such as India, Kuwait, South Korea, and Russia and also from Poland and Bulgaria, appreciated the numerous worldwide patents in automation systems and pallet exchange lines. Also Deborah Spagnolo, head of communications of RITE-HITE Italy, recognized the high quality of visitors that rewarded the participation at the fair of her company, which has been operating on the Italian market for less than a year. Luca Giovenzana, marketing manager of the homonymous company, operating in the worldwide market for industrial applications components, declared the pairing of INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA with IPACK-IMA and its related exhibitions interesting and positive. The atmosphere at the HYUNDAI stand was extremely positive. The Korean multinational, seeking definitive consolidation in the Italian market for self¬propelled industrial trucks, made many important contacts to enhance and increase its market share for the sale of trucks in our country. Great satisfaction with the achievements at the fair emerge from the comments of important managers like Claudio Carnino, country manager of INTERROLL, and Francesca Bertotti, Head of Marketing at TELLURE RÔTA, leading companies in the field of industrial handling, which highlighted the good turnout of visitors and above all the quality and preparation of the interlocutors. „We met competent people who came to our stand to learn more about our company and its products -says Carnino. It was easy to tune in immediately to their needs. „ A very high number of foreign visitors was the comment by Emmanuel Béghin, CEO of MECALUX ITALY, one of the market leaders for storage systems and automated warehouses. „We were visited by both Italian buyers and by operators from countries in South America, the Middle East, Maghreb and Eastern Europe.“ The comments by Roberta Togni, marketing manager of AUTOMHA, were very positive. „The event was very satisfactory in terms of visitor flow and quality, and above all the Italian attendees. This demonstrates how our beloved Italy is optimistically taking on the logistics market and seeking new challenges in restructuring and improving efficiency. An event in Italy that explains what the new generation of intra-logistics solutions are – indispensable tools for organizational efficiency – could not be missing and a national company on a level such as AUTOMHA, a Bergamo based company which exports technology and Italian know-how around the world, could not miss it. „

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Anna Lisa Montesardo, Associate Partner of CLICK REPLY, a Reply Group company specializing in the design and development of integrated products for the supply chain, found visitors had a special interest in Warehouse Management solutions, in particular for their augmented reality solution which supports logistic processes (warehousing, manufacturing, quality, service, sales). This successful meeting between supply and demand was born from the partnership between Deutsche Messe and Fiera Milano Ipack-ima. The simultaneous occurrence with IPACK-IMA and other complementary fairs created positive synergies for the intralogistics sector. The convergence of exhibitions that fit thematically is a guarantee of certain success. The Fiera Milano location proved a winning choice for the launch of INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA, Ipackima, in turn, fielded its advanced know¬how acquired on industrial markets domestically and internationally. Deutsche Messe, as a partner, wanted to bring the quality of content and organizational standards that characterize its exhibitions around the world to Italy. All exhibitors have convincingly emphasized the excellent organization of the event, as well as the positive and the simultaneous pairing of INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA with IPACK-IMA which was a strategic choice to develop significant synergies and facilitate the participation at the fair of top clients and managers internationally. The presence of qualified visitors was equalled by the high quality of the products on display; in fact the new products proposed by exhibitors were many. In the lifting sector, new avant-garde systems and handling equipment, which can offer safe and economical movement of loads from 50 to 100,000 kg, were a key feature. Novelties were also presented in the sector of accessories that control these systems: new pendant stations and innovative, anti-disengagement safety contacts for loads were exhibited. Among forklift trucks, battery drive and diesel and LPG engines with low consumption and reduced pollution levels, which have an up¬to-date design and ergonomic solutions, were the centre of attention. In the warehouse products sector extremely highperforming automation systems for the multi-depth storage of pallets, with remote command and control panels, stood out. Warehouse components were enriched with innovative shelving systems with anti-seismic features and new versions of containers, boxes and trays for storage, picking and delivery of goods. For visitors, the centre of attention was on handling and integrated distribution systems for the retail, wide-scale distribution, textile, multimedia and e-commerce sectors.

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NEWS & REPORTS Innovative automated solutions, capable of handling different types of products that improve procedures and reduce product delivery times, were offered to specifically meet the needs of retailers operating in e-commerce. Participants at the fair showed even greater appreciation for the advisory and engineering services that proposed supply chain analysis, design and development of undeveloped areas, design and planning of warehouse processes and outsourcing of logistics activities. The new industry trends were analysed and debated in the rich and varied conference program that played host to more than 500 participants, including prominent business managers, experts and international professors and boasted the patronage of the Universities of Florence and Pisa and the Polytechnic Institute of Milan. The presentations from the various conferences at the event will be available soon on the website www. intralogistica-italia.com. The next edition of INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA will take place concurrently and simultaneously with IPACK-IMA in the pavilions of Fiera Milano in Rho from May 15 to 18 2018, concentrating the event in four days.

Deutsche Messe AG With revenue of 280 million euros (2014), Deutsche Messe AG ranks among the world’s ten largest trade fair companies and operates the world’s largest exhibition center. In 2014, Deutsche Messe planned and staged 134 trade fairs and congresses around the world – events which hosted a total of over 41,000 exhibitors and some 3.6 million visitors. The company’s event portfolio includes such world-leading trade fairs as CeBIT (IT and telecommunications), HANNOVER MESSE (industrial technology), BIOTECHNICA (biotechnology), CeMAT (intralogistics), didacta (education), DOMOTEX (floor coverings), INTERSCHUTZ (fire prevention and rescue), and LIGNA (wood processing and forestry). With approx. 1,200 employees and a network of 66 representatives, subsidiaries and branch offices, Deutsche Messe is present in more than 100 countries worldwide.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Deutsche Messe AG Andrea Biagini (Press) andrea@hfitaly.com Silvia Origoni (Project Manager) silvia@hfitaly.com Alessio Fineo (Project Manager) alessio@hfitaly.com Press Office Fabrizio Taricco press@intralogistica-italia.com fabrizio.taricco@martedizioni.eu

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NEWS & REPORTS Terex Corporation

GHHL INSTALLS FIRST 200 METER FLARE WITH THE TEREX® CC 8800-1 CRANE High capacity crawler crane delivers efficient transport, setup and configuration changes

YANBU, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia June 8th, 2015 – A country rich with oil, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unique equipment needs when it comes to the oil industry. Lifting and heavy hauling companies like Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift (GHHL), Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (K.S.A.), must be ready to quickly respond to projects demanding the specialized equipment necessary to build and repair oil refineries, critical to K.S.A.’s economy.

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NEWS & REPORTS Changing environmental regulation updates further complicate business practices by changing the design parameters of refining equipment, so lifting companies must have flexible equipment in their fleets in order to adapt to these evolving needs. For example, the Saudi Arabian Government’s environmental improvement program recently increased the height standards for flare stacks used to burn off flammable gas generated by the oil refining process. Saudi Aramaco was the first oil company to install a flare stack at its Yanbu, K.S.A. facility under these new environmental guidelines. The structure installed was constructed to a height of 200 m (656 ft). With stack structure segments weighing from 21 to 104 tonnes (23 to 115 US tons), GHHL was hired to provide the heavy lifting. The combination of structure weight and height and difficult site conditions meant that only one crane in GHHL’s fleets was the right choice to efficiently complete the job on time and within budget, the Terex® CC 8800-1.

Challenging Project The sheer size and weight of structure segments made the construction project difficult enough. However, the Yanbu refinery’s location, nearby the Red Sea, severely limited the time crews had to complete each lift. “Every day at approximately 11:00 hours winds would increase from a light breeze of 2 m/s (4.5 mph) to sustained gusts reaching 16 m/s (35.8 mph), and this would sometimes continue all afternoon and evening,” explained Sanjay Pachisia, general manager of GHHL. This was well outside the project’s permissible lift wind speed levels, which ranged from 4.1 m/s (9.2 mph) to 7.1 m/s (15.9 mph), depending on which flare section was being positioned. The project also required a low ground bearing pressure of 12 t/m2 (1.3 t/ft2) for constructing the crane’s boom configurations and lifting the flare stack. “The CC 8800-1 crawler crane has 2-m (6.6-ft) wide tracks and offers a wide 10.5-m (34.4-ft) stance to help disburse the weight over a wide area for heavy lift projects,” says Christian Kassner, Senior Sales Manager for Terex Cranes. A wide crawler stance plus the use of heavy-duty, 5-m-long x 2.8m-wide x 0.36-m-thick (16.4 ft x 9.2 ft x 1.2 ft) thick steel matting helped GHHL’s operators meet the project’s ground pressure requirements for the crane. Additionally, precise rigging and flare section placement was a must on this project. “The center of gravity for each

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section was not in the center of the flare structures due to the risers, nor was the section installed in the center of the structure,” says Pachisia.

Boom strategy saves time With the site challenges and flare section size and weight known, GHHL prepared and mobilized the CC 8800-1 crane components for the nearly 1,400 km (870-mi) trip from its Dammam headquarters to the Yanbu project site. “To move the crane, we used 7 heavy duty trailers, 12 lowbed trailers and 40 flat-bed trailers with 12-m (39.4-ft) deck lengths,” says Pachisia. Designed and built as a series, the 1,600-t (1,764-US t) capacity Terex CC 8800-1 crane has a standardized production process, so that transportation, rigging and maintenance ease are built into each crane. “Every component is less than 3.5-m (11.5-ft) wide, and most components have a shipping weight of less than 40 t (44 US t),” adds Kassner. “By making the crane as a production model, Terex offers significant advantages over competitive, one-off custom-design cranes that are made to meet a specific market’s need.” Once on site, GHHL’s five-person rigging crew began crane assembly. For the first lift, which placed the thirdlevel flare segment 100.3-m (329.1-ft) above ground level, the CC 8800-1 was equipped with 108 m (354.3 ft) of main boom and its superlift system to hoist the 104 t (114.6 US t) section into place. For the second and third lifts, which placed the level four segment and level five structure into position, crews simply reconfigured the crane by adding its luffing jib on the main boom. “We chose the crane configurations carefully, in a way that the change consisted of only adding luffing jib boom sections and not change the main boom length,” says Pachisia. “This way, we reduced crane reconfiguration time substantially.” Hydraulic pin connections between boom segments greatly simplified adding boom segments. The final three lifts for flare structure levels six through eight required one final configuration change. In addition to the main boom, crews used the luffing jib – configured to the maximum boom length of 216 m (708 ft) – and available Runner Winch, so they would have the necessary height and control to place these segments. In all, the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refinery Project required just 11 working days to complete the six complex

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NEWS & REPORTS lifts to finish placing the flare stack segments. Once completed, crews disassembled the CC 8800-1 crane and mobilized it back to GHHL’s Dammam facility, a process that took approximately 10 days. “We have received first-class service from Terex and the CC 8800-1 crane on this and other projects,” says Pachisia. “We appreciate every effort taken by the Terex after sales department to provide us with technical assistance, day or night, so we can be successful with difficult projects like the flare stack project in Yanbu.” “

Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift For over 34 years, GHHL has been the market leader in offering specialized heavy haulage and erection, engineering and planning, customs clearing and worldwide project cargo handling services to companies operating in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. GHHL specializes in the engineering, planning and execution of transporting extremely heavy and oversize cargo and delicate equipment. Its heavy erection services utilize the most modern heavy lift crawler cranes available on the market, ranging from the Terex CC 1800 to the massive 1,600-mt (1,764-t) capacity class Terex CC 8800-1 crane. GHHL covers the vast landmass from the Red Sea in the west to the Persian Gulf in the East from its well-organized operational offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Jubail and headquarters location of Dammam, K.S.A. With this infrastructure, GHHL servers all Gulf Cooperation Council and Middle East countries. For more information Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift, visit www.ghhl.net.

Terex Terex Corporation is a lifting and material handling solutions company reporting in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment serving customers in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility, quarrying and mining industries. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. Terex uses its website (www.terex.com) and Facebook page (www. facebook.com/TerexCorporation) to make information available to its investors and the market. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Terex Corporation Damien Bizjak Marketing Communication Tel. + 49 / 6332 – 83 1023 eMail: Damien.Bizjak@terex.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Terex Corporation

AUTOKRANE KURTH RECEIVES TEREX® AC 100/4L ALL TERRAIN CRANE

ZWEIBRÜCKEN, June 2015 – “The Terex AC 100/4L is not only the narrowest and most compact four-axle unit on the market, but it’s also tremendously versatile and flexible. That means we can use it to cover an enormously wide range of projects for our customers in the industrial and trades sectors – it’s our all-rounder.” These were the words that Marcel Kurth, namesake and General Manager of Blankenheim-based crane service provider Autokrane Kurth, had to say when receiving the keys for his new machine from Michael Zieger, Sales Manager at Terex Cranes. The unit was handed beginning of June at the Terex Cranes Zweibrücken location, where Kurth traveled in person. With a 60-meter main boom and a main boom extension, plus an optional emergency relief system as an accessory, the Terex AC 100/4L has the perfect configuration for the company’s needs. Another advantage from the Terex customer’s perspective: With its width of 2.55 meters, it is the only crane in the 100 tonne lifting capacity class to fit within standard truck dimensions even when equipped with large tires. But the purchase decision was based on more than just technical advantages: “We know that we can always

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count on Terex to provide us with irreproachable service, which is something really important to us. Throughout the years, this has led to us developing a friendly relationship with our contact, Michael Zieger, who we feel takes really good care of us. That’s another important reason why we’re always glad to do business with Terex,” says Kurth.

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NEWS & REPORTS Kurth Autokrane GmbH & Co. KG “Cranes and more” – this is the slogan that has been behind Blankenheim-based Kurth Autokrane GmbH’s comprehensive services ever since 1999. These services go from crane services, such as towing, recovery, and special factory projects; through heavy haulage transportation services; all the way to training courses and aerial work platform rentals. This includes crane operation planning for loads of up to 500 tonnes throughout all of Germany. Kurth Autokrane also has operations in neighboring countries such as Belgium. For more information, please visit www.kurth-autokrane.de

serving customers in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility, quarrying and mining industries. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. Terex uses its website (www.terex.com) and Facebook page (www.facebook. com/TerexCorporation) to make information available to its investors and the market.

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Terex Corporation Damien Bizjak Marketing Communication Tel. + 49 / 6332 – 83 1023 eMail: Damien.Bizjak@terex.com

From left to right: Marcel Kurth, Alexandra Kurth, Michael Zieger, and Matthias Müller and Gerd Götz, who work as crane operators at Kurth. (Photo: Terex)

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NEWS & REPORTS HAVER ENGINEERING GmbH

Operator models for packing and processing plants: HAVER Engineering GmbH

expands its range of services at its new location

HAVER Engineering GmbH has been located in Freiberg, Germany, as of May 1, 2015. By combining the engineering offices and R&D Center in Freiberg, the affiliated institute of the Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg is expanding its range of services and placing special emphasis on efficiency and customer friendliness. HAVER Engineering structures its activities under the three areas of development, operation and process optimization through consulting, education and training. Thus customer requirements are more precisely targeted than before. In addition to the development activities for machines and processes of the processing engineering offered up to now, HAVER Engineering is offering its R&D Center for production and trial batches as an additional service. New is its mobile R&D Unit which can produce large trial batches directly at the customer’s location in accordance to individual requirements. Here customers are able to examine process improvements and test the employed machines directly on site. By conducting an audit, experts are able to open up possible improvement potential in the production at the customer and in this way optimize his plant. This can be done at new projects and alreadyoperating production processes.

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HAVER Engineering also offers specialized and practical technical seminars worldwide in the sectors of mining, mineral processing, recycling and material handling. Experienced specialists instruct participants in an ideal environment on practical topics at selected research centers or at established educational institutions. If requested the instruction can take place directly at the customer’s location. And in order to benefit from HAVER & BOECKER‘s decadeslong experience in machine and plant construction, HAVER Engineering is now offering various operator models for the construction and operation of machines and plants from HAVER & BOECKER’s world of technology. Whether it’s a

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NEWS & REPORTS packing plant for cement or a granulating facility for the manufacture of fertilizers – HAVER Engineering operates the plant, removes apprehension to investment, improves efficiency, trains the personnel, and hands the process chain over to the customer at the specified time point.

New address HAVER ENGINEERING GmbH Halsbrücker Straße 34 09599 Freiberg Phone: 03731 419700 Telefax: 03731 419701 hem@haverengineering.de www.haverengineering.de

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: HAVER ENGINEERING GmbH Halsbrücker Straße 34 09599 Freiberg Telefon: 03731 419700 Telefax: 03731 419701 hem@haverengineering.de www.haverengineering.de Sabine Trülzsch Team Assistance truelzsch@haverengineering.de

About HAVER & BOECKER HAVER & BOECKER is a traditional-conscious, familyrun, mid-sized company with headquarters in Oelde, Westphalia, Germany. Under the umbrella of HAVER & BOECKER OHG, one finds the Wire Weaving and Machinery Divisions. Together with over 50 subsidiary companies on all five continents, they make up the HAVER Group which has 2,972 employees and 150 representatives. In 2014 the HAVER Group posted a sales turnover of 428 million euros. The Wire Weaving Division produces woven wire mesh and processes it into engineered woven wire products. They are used for screening and filtration by the chemical, plastics, automotive, aviation, aerospace, electronics, foodstuffs and feed industries, as well as for architectural applications and analysis sieves. The Machinery Division specialises in packing and weighing technology. It develops, produces and markets systems and plants for filling and processing loose, bulk materials of every type. The product range includes packing and loading systems for powder-type and granulated materials, packing machines for filling food and animal feed, as well as filling stations and complete filling lines for liquid and pasty products. The product range is supplemented by screening machines, machines for washing, pelletizing plates, agitators, mixers, palletizing and loading systems, silos, ship loading and unloading equipment.

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CDE Global:

Applying CDE Technology to Foundry Sand Preparation

n the following article Dr Arabinda Bandyopadhyay, President of Technology & Business for CDE Asia discusses the composition required for foundry sand and the processes involved in producing this sand.

Applying CDE Technology to Foundry Sand Preparation Sand is essential in the manufacture of almost all items we see around us, for example, buildings, roads, glass and cast or moulded iron and steel items or glass. It is a compound of iron and silicon, forming almost 70% of the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crust. Sand takes different forms in different rock types such as granite, basalt or limestone and thus the sand produced from them have properties suitable for particular applications.

Applying CDE Technology to Foundry Sand Preparation: Dr Arabinda Bandyopadhyay, President of Technology & Business for CDE Asia discusses the composition required for foundry sand and the processes involved in producing this sand. (Photos: CDE Global)

The production of foundry sand requires specialist screening and classification systems and involves detailed analysis of feed material and sand grade specifications. Foundry sand (also known as casting sand) consists primarily of clean, uniformly sized, high-quality silica sand that is bonded to form moulds for ferrous (iron and steel) and nonferrous (copper, aluminum, brass) metal castings.

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The most common casting process used in the foundry industry is the sand cast system. Virtually all sand cast moulds for ferrous castings use green sand. Green sand consists of high-quality silica sand, bentonite clay (as the binder), water and coal (a carbonaceous mould additive to improve casting finish). The type of metal being cast determines which additives and what grade of sand is used. There is strict specification for the sand to be used in the foundry application and this is given in the table below: Property

Range

Silica Content (SiO2)

90% (Minimum)

Particle Size

-600 +100 microns

Grain Fineness

Range from 45 to 90 AFS

From the table above it is clear that particle size range is the most important criteria for the sand for foundry and also that it should not contain clay. If required the silica content can be enhanced thorough certain processes. CDE has a high level of expertise in the production of sand for foundry application, developing its own screening and classification technology. CDE have developed a process for accurately separating the oversize particles and removing clay though the hydrocyclone based washing system, which could be either single stage or double stage depending on the level of clay present. Finally the product is dewatered in the highly efficient dewatering screen resulting in a dewatered product having around 12% moisture. In most instances scrubbing is also necessary to release the clay which is bound to the ore. This is usually done through drum scrubbers and attrition scrubbers either before or after screening of the raw sand. During these processes the silica levels in the product is also enhanced.

screen (+600 micron) can be used for construction sand as all the silt has been removed. This makes our plant highly cost effective. The plants are also highly flexible and could be suitably modified by addition of scrubbing and gravity separation equipment to convert into plants for glass sand preparation if suitable raw material is available.â&#x20AC;?

About CDE Global CDE Global is the leading provider of washing equipment for quarries, mines and recycling operations on the global market. The CDE equipment range has applications across a wide range of materials and is delivering significant efficiencies in the construction and recycling, mining, specialist industrial sands and environmental sectors. Working across 4 sectors and 7 regions CDE has been co-creating with customers for over 20 years to deliver collaborative, imaginative and unique processing systems. The CDE Global Design Headquarters is in Northern Ireland and the company also has bases in Kolkata, India to serve the Asian market, Sao Paulo, Brazil to serve the Latin American market and North Carolina, USA, to serve the North American market. For further information on CDE please visit www.cdeglobal.com or www.cdeasia.com/

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: CDE Global Lauren McMaster Ballyreagh Industrial Estate Cookstown, Northern Ireland, BT80 9DG T: +44 28 8676 7900 lmcmaster@cdeglobal.com

Dr Bandyopadhyay, concluded by highlighting a number of additional benefits of the technology used by CDE, â&#x20AC;&#x153;CDE has supplied a number of plants in India for the preparation of foundry sand all of which are operating successfully. The added advantage of these plants is that the oversize of the

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CDE Global:

3 in a row for CDE at Workplace and Employment Awards

DE scooped the Managing Talent Award for the third year in a row at the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards at the iconic Titanic Belfast exhibition and conference centre on 17th June.

in a row for CDE at Workplace and Employment Awards The awards were attended by a record crowd of 550 for what is their 9th year and CDE were one of 15 winners to be announced on the night across a broad range of categories. Commenting on the award Brian McCullough, Head of Talent & Organisational Development at CDE said “We’re obviously delighted to pick up the Managing Talent award and to win it for three consecutive years is an endorsement of the culture that exists within the organisation and our commitment to continue to give all of our people the opportunity for personal and professional development.”

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A key factor in retaining the Managing Talent award is the involvement that CDE has with various professional bodies and the opportunities this provides for continuing professional development. This includes accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers which offers CDE people a route to Chartered Engineer status and also includes working with bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

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NEWS & REPORTS CDE has also been accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) as a Training Centre and over the course of the last 12 months has introduced their own Business Academy which they have called Stride. Brian McCullough explains “We have a unique business model for equipment manufacturers in our sector in that we have direct business development teams in all of the markets where we operate. This has involved extensive recruitment of business development roles in the last 12 months and Stride is the programme that we use to ensure we are able to continue to work in partnership with our customers to specify the most efficient materials washing plant while ensuring minimal environmental impact.” This award follows on from the company winning the Commitment to People Development Award in the UK Chambers of Commerce Awards in 2014. Commenting on the company’s latest success Managing Director, Brendan McGurgan said “The global success we have enjoyed in recent years is down to the people that make CDE. The culture of innovation, continuous improvement and dedication to delivering world class projects for our customers is driven by every CDE person and awards such as those we have received from the Irish News and the UK Chambers of Commerce help us to continue to attract the best talent available.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: CDE Global Peter Craven Head of Marketing T: +44 28 8676 7900 pcraven@cdeglobal.com

CDE receive the Managing Talent award from Patrick Kielty and Dr. Stephen Farry, Minister for Employment & Learning, NI Assembly. CDE have won the Managing Talent award at the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards for the 3rd year in a row and were presented with the award at a gala event in Titanic Belfast. (Photos: CDE Global)

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CDE Global:

CDE to host demonstration event at new glass sand washing plant

aterials washing specialists, CDE Global has announced a demonstration event to be hosted at a new turnkey glass sand washing plant in July 2015.

The event will be hosted in Bundaberg, Queensland at a site operated by Earth Commodities and will take place over three days from 21st to 23rd July. Visitors to the event will be given the opportunity to see the plant in action as well as meet with members of the CDE team in Australia and members of the team who are travelling to Australia for the event. “This is the second demonstration event we have hosted in Australia following a similar event at Tooperang Quarry, Adelaide in December 2013 where we have also installed a glass sand washing plant” explains Terry Ashby, CDE

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Regional Director, Australia. “The first plant supplies glass sands to the Owens Illinois (O-I) wine bottle production facility in Adelaide and it was the success of this project that provided the basis for us being awarded the contract with Earth Commodities in Bundaberg.” After completion of the project at Tooperang Quarry CDE were awarded preferred supplier status with O-I to support future sand processing requirements and at the time David Abela, Procurement Director, O-I said “The achievement of a consistent sand specification at Tooperang Quarry in accordance with our requirements proves CDE’s silica

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NEWS & REPORTS sand processing capabilities. CDE also delivered this 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.” The award of the contract for the Earth Commodities plant was a direct result of this new relationship with Owens Illinois and the plant includes a wide range of equipment from the CDE product portfolio. This includes the M2500 mobile washing plant with integrated CFCU (Counter Flow Classification Unit), high frequency screens, EvoWash sand washing plant, spirals, attrition cells and a variety of transfer and stockpile conveyors. Speaking about the new installation, Darren Wardle of Earth Commodities said, “To date we have been very pleased with the introduction of the new CDE plant, and we have been very pleased with the professional manner in which the CDE personnel have delivered this project overall. The plant itself is now producing seven products in one pass at an in feed rate of approximately 130 tonnes per hour which is exactly what we set out to achieve. The specification of all products delivered through the plant are meeting

the required targets that we put forth to CDE in the design phase of the project and we have now begun to service our market with these new products with market feedback to date being positive all round.” “The real upshot here for our business however is efficiency, we are currently utilizing the same number of employees to run the new CDE plant as we were previously to run the old plant at 25 tonnes per hour with three product splits. That along with the ability to target new markets on and offshore as well as service our existing contracts puts our business in a positive space moving forward.” “On the whole we are very excited about our future with this new plant.” CDE will be represented at the event in Bundaberg by Terry Ashby (Regional Director, CDE Australia), Paul Stevens (Business Development Manager, CDE Australia), Enda Ivanoff (Sales Director, CDE Global), Chris McKeown (Technical Department Manager, CDE Global), Brian McCullough (Head of Business Performance, CDE Global) and Kevin Vallelly (Product Development Manager, CDE Global).

CDE glass sand washing plant Australia from feed point (Photos: CDE Global)

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NEWS & REPORTS “This event provides an opportunity for anyone considering a new washing plant the opportunity to come and see how our focus on modularity has a series of benefits for our customers” explains Paul Stevens. “Our modular equipment range reduces the space required on site, minimises the civils requirement, reduces installation and commissioning time and ensures quick, easy and safe access for maintenance.” This is echoed by Terry Ashby who says “A key theme that runs throughout the development of our modular equipment range is that the move to modular must be achieved with no compromise on the capability or performance of the individual machines. All of our conveyors, screens, dewatering screens, logwashers that we have integrated onto the M2500, M4500, EvoWash and AggMax are the same machines as would feature on a static wash plant to ensure that plant performance is maintained in the most efficient way possible.” The demonstration event at Earth Commodities in July follows on from similar events in Germany and Brazil and additional events are planned for Norway, France and UK in the coming months. Further details of the full event schedule is available at www.cdeglobal.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: CDE Global Peter Craven Head of Marketing T: +44 28 8676 7900 pcraven@cdeglobal.com

CDE glass sand washing plant Australia showing spirals in centre and stockpile conveyors(Photos: CDE Global)

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2015

THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER July 2015 02 - 03 Jul Branchentag Windenergie NRW 2015

Düsseldorf, Germany

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06 - 08 Jul Copper Cobalt Africa - 8th Base Metals Conference 2015

Victoria Falls, Zambia

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08 - 10 Jul MinePlanning 2015 -4th Anniversary

Antofagasta, Chile

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08 - 09 Jul 9th Annual Mining the Pilbara Conference 2015

South Hedland, Australia

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13 - 15 Jul Iron Ore 2015

Perth, Australia

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13 - 15 Jul 12 th China Xinjiang International Coal Industry Exhibition (ICME) 2015

Xinjiang, China

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27 - 28 Jul Tailings and Mine Waste Management for the 21st Century 2015

Eveleigh, Australia

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27 - 28 Jul 6th Mozambique Coal Conference 2015

Maputo, Mozambique

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Beijing, China

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Cairo, Egypt

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Asia-Pacific International Congress on Engineering & Natural Sciences 29 - 31 Jul 4th APICENS 2015

Okinawa, Japan

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28 - 30 Jul

Chinese International Conference on Ground Control in Mining 34th ICGCM 2015

August 2015 01 - 03 Aug Botswana Coal and Energy Conference 2015

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19 - 20 Aug North America Mines Expo Sudbury N.A.M.E. 2015

Greater Sudbury, Canada

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Sudbury, Canada

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Sydney, Australia

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Sydney, Australia

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02 - 03 Sep 4th Kalimantan Coal Conference 2015

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01 - 04 Sep Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition AIMEX 2015

Sydney, Australia

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Hobart, Australia

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23 Sep Global Mining Finance Autumn Conference 2015 26 - 30 Sep

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Buchbesprechung Literarturvorstellung Die Energieversorgung wird zukünftig immer stärker an Bedeutung zunehmen. Die Sicherstellung der Energieversorgung aus natürlichen und regenerativen Energiequellen wird somit zunehmend wichtiger. Folglich wird auch die Bedeutung der Geothermie künftig stärker anwachsen und zur Sicherstellung der Energieversorgung beitragen. Im Vergleich zur herkömmlichen Energieversorgung stellt die Geothermie eine CO2-freie Energiequelle dar, die unabhängig von Jahres- und Tageszeiten zur Verfügung steht. Das „Handbuch Tiefe Geothermie“ stellt ein umfangreiches Fachbuch dar, welches alle Themen im Bereich der Tiefen Geothermie umfassend vorstellt. Es werden die Themen Prospektion, Exploration, Realisierung und Nutzung anhand mehrerer Fachbeiträge erläutert und diskutiert. Im Rahmen zweier abschließender Kapitel werden die zukünftigen Aussichten und Perspektiven der Tiefen Geothermie aufgezeigt und ebenfalls praxisnah diskutiert. Das Autorenteam besteht aus anerkannten Spezialisten und renommierten Experten der Geothermieforschung, denen es mit diesem Werk erfolgreich gelungen ist, Ihre Fachbeiträge so zu gestalten, dass alle Interessierten, unabhängig vom fachlichen Hintergrundwissen einen direkten Nutzen für Ihre Zwecke aus dem Fachbuch ziehen können. Das Werk versteht sich als Fachliteratur, welches praxisnah und allgemeinverständlich geothermische Fragestellungen erläutert, aber auch über das allgemeine Wissen hinaus tief auf wissenschaftliche Themen eingeht. Dementsprechend werden zugleich anspruchsvolles Fachwissen und theoretische Fragestellungen neben breit gefächertem Basiswissen ausgiebig diskutiert.

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Erstmals ist es dem interdisziplinären Autorenteam gelungen, ein Fachbuch in deutscher Sprache zu konzipieren, das fachübergreifend für alle Interessierte der Tiefen Geothermie ein hilfreiches und effizientes Handbuch darstellt. Die Hauptanwendung des Buches liegt nicht nur im Bereich der Forschung und Lehre, sondern ist auch als Leitfaden für Ingenieure, Planer, Auftraggeber und Auftragnehmer zu verstehen, der die Vernetzung diverser Arbeitsbereiche der Tiefen Geothermie sowie das Zusammenwirken von Fachgebiete für sinnvolle Planungsprozesse aufzeigt.

Fazit: Zusammenfassend stellt das „Handbuch Tiefe Geothermie“ ein weitreichendes Fachbuch dar, das sich gleichermaßen als Handbuch für ausgewiesene Experten und interessierte Fachleser empfiehlt, die in diesem Bereich tätig sind. Das Handbuch ist als Komplettlösung zu verstehen, welches Fachwissen auf der einen Seite detailliert und wissenschaftsorientiert darstellt, das teilweise bis tief in die Theorien der Wissenschaft eindringt, auf der anderen Seite beinhaltet das Buch aber auch gleichzeitig Wissen, das informativ und allgemeinverständlich dem Leser eine Beratung bietet.

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