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03 2015 EDUCATION Challenges in timbering technology: JENNMAR - Global Competence in timbering technology

Dipl.-Ing Stefan Meyer

Solar projects, energy efficiency and load shifting for an optimized energy management in the mining industry

Dr. Thomas Hillig

Jennmar Corporation | Germany

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Challenges in timbering technology

JENNMAR - Global Competence in timbering technology Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Meyer Jennmar Corporation

JENNMAR® - Global Competence in timbering technology The global, family-owned company is leading the way in timbering technology for mining, tunnelling and civil construction and strives to be a technology leader in the industry. Since 1972 we have focused on developing and manufacturing a wide range of high quality products. Today our product range includes reliable solutions for ground control. Basically, these include rock bolts, current stakes, support arches, lagging systems, arch girder sets and roof bolt bonding.

We attach particular importance to providing our customers with products that increase safety and efficiency of their work. With over twenty production sites worldwide and our global network of subsidiary enterprises we hold a unique position in the market and can consistently serve our customers with high quality. For years JENNMAR® has been on a growth curve, and we will continue to walk this path. While pursuing this goal we always keep our efforts focused on the most important – our client! We are convinced that keeping a close cooperative partnership with each one of our clients is of major significance, as it is the only way to understand and solve various needs and challenges of our clients.

Figure 1: Headquarters in Pittsburgh, USA (Photo: JENMAR Corporation)

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Figure 2: Consulting and planning in timbering, geology and geotechnical engineering. (Photo: JENMAR Corporation)

This is our understanding of an excellent customer service. Our promise to our clients can be summarized in three words: Safety, service and innovation.

Key Stone Mining Service (KMS) – Research and Development GFounded in 1997, the Key Stone Mining Service (KMS) is a subsidiary enterprise for research, development and consulting. KMS is a one hundred per cent subsidiary of the JENNMAR® cooperation and is located within its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh/USA. Apart from new product development, KMS offers consulting, assessment and detailed planning services in the fields of timbering technology, geology and geotechnical engineering. All consulting services of KMS are free of charge for our customers. The KMS team consists of experienced mining engineers, geologists and development engineers, who prepare detailed recommendations and reports, based on client conditions and characteristics. If needed, KMS also plans

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and oversees implementation of recommendations, using the „Roof Instability Rating“(RIR) method. This method allows for classification of a wide range of mining and deposit conditions, based on geological and geotechnical load and strain systems. The continuously updated RIR catalogue presents the most favourable measures for all defined types. Experiences gained from previous projects are included in assessments of new challenges in form of a standardized best-practice comparison. Another essential component of the RIR method is calculation and prediction on the basis of finite-elementmodels (FEM). Regular site visits to compare predictions with occurred effects, collection, processing and assessment of all measurement data and continuous monitoring of our team supplements all assessments.

Case study: Planning and overseeing a longwall face move in low depth The following case study aims at presenting the work of Key Stone Mining Services, which is a basic component of comprehensive business activities of JENNMAR®. In particular, the case study takes into consideration experiences from similar longwall face moves. The client

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Figure 3: Diagram of the timbering technology (Photo: JENMAR Corporation)

had requested to implement the longwall face equipment without the usual disassembly of shield support. In order to do so, a drift that would meet the demand of needed space for such a move was needed. Before starting preparation for the longwall face move, detailed recommendations for amount and type of needed timbering was developed and the layout for a suitable roadway target was planned.

The mean depth of the mining area is only 60 to 80 m. Directly above the „Mammoth“ seam there is shist, which is overlaid by a sandstone seam prior to the „Rhedern“ seam.

Figure 4: JENNMAR® Initiative for occupational safety (Photo: JENMAR Corporation)

From the very beginning the structure of overlying beds posed a particular challenge. The entire mining area on the seam „Mammoth“ (thickness ~3,00 m) is covered by an alternating sequence of shist, foliated grit and sandstone, as well as by the „Rheder“ seam.

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Therefore an extended system of fully solidified rope anchors was used to support the already foreseen system anchorage in form of fully cemented complete rod anchors made of steel. This allowed for an extension of anchorage into the layers of competent sandstone mass. The applied alignment of the mine layout, and planning and implementation of the previously discussed recommendations resulted in a significantly faster movement of the entire longwall face than usually seen in mines. The good cooperation between clients and JENNMAR® made it possible to successfully move the longwall face within 15 days instead of the usual 21 to 30 days. Maintenance of high safety standards was mainly achieved through daily instruction of involved staff. It is noteworthy that the entire project was implemented without a single accident, which is a great success. Through this it was possible to show that the JENNMAR® initiative for occupational safety – „absolute ZERO“ , which has the important goal of avoiding all work accidents, is more than wishful thinking.

About Jennmar Corporation: We’re JENNMAR, a global, family-owned company that is leading the way in ground control technology for the mining, tunneling and civil construction industries. Since 1972 our mission has been focused on developing and manufacturing quality ground control products. Today we make a broad range of reliable products, from bolts and beams, to channels and trusses, to resin and rebar. We’re proud to make products that make mining, tunneling and civil construction safer and more efficient. And with more than twenty manufacturing plants around the world, we are uniquely positioned to react to ground control needs anywhere, anytime. A Single Source Provider Our network of affiliates includes engineering services, resin and rolled steel manufacturing, custom steel fabrication, chemical roof support and sealing products, and even includes our own trucking company. This ability to provide a complete range of complementary products and services ensures quality, efficiency and availability resulting in reduced costs, reduced lead times and increased customer satisfaction! JENNMAR continues to grow, but our focus will always be on the customer. We feel it is essential to develop a close working relationship with every customer so we can understand their unique challenges and ensure superior customer service. Our commitment to the customer is guided by three words; Safety, Service and Innovation. It’s these words that form the foundation of our business. It’s who we are. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

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Sales Director of Mining for Europe JENNMAR Corporation Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Meyer

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Solar projects, energy efficiency and load shifting for an optimized energy management in the mining industry Introduction In many parts of the world, low commodity prices have recently increased the pressure on mining companies. On the cost side, the biggest blocks are labor and energy. The price for labor is often very difficult to control. Traditionally, mining companies have tended not to consider energy as one of their core competencies. Their main objective is to quickly install a power source, not to establish an efficient and reliable supply structure. This is especially the case at remote locations, where power is generated with rental diesel gensets that are often not very cost efficient. The increasing price pressure on the commodity side is changing the situation. More and more mining companies have identified energy costs as a strategic differentiator. Energy costs – mostly for electricity – comprise typically between 15% and 25% of the overall costs. At remote mines, the transport costs for energy are usually very high; tax and theft are other cost blocks that are added into the equation and lead to very high electricity prices. In the solar–diesel hybrid plant concept, solar plants are added to existing diesel gensets and reduce the diesel consumption during daytime. In comparison to expensive diesel electricity, solar energy is very cost competitive. Usually, the cost reduction potential is in the range of 25%–30%, and sometimes well above. Other levers for reducing energy costs are energyefficiency measures and load shifting. These actions require lower capital expenditure (CAPEX) and are normally also economical for gridconnected mines. The study explores the isolated advantages of solar–diesel hybrids, energy efficiency and load shifting at mines, and in a second step, it analyzes additional benefits derived from a simultaneous approach. CRONIMET Mining AG was the first mining company to adopt the hybrid solar application in the MW-class, integrating Photovoltaic (“PV”) into one of their chrome mines in South Africa (CRONIMET Chrome Mine). The installation remains the biggest PV–diesel hybrid plant in the mining sector. The experiences with this plant have resulted in the founding of CRONIMET Mining Power Solutions GmbH (“CRMPS”), which is dedicated to energy solutions for the mining industry. The entity’s main business areas are solar technology, energy efficiency and load

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shifting. Using its long experience of solar technology, CRMPS also builds utility-scale grid-tied PV systems. CRMPS finished in April 2015 Namibia’s first and with 5.16 MWp biggest photovoltaic power plant in the Omaruru District in the Erongo region of northern Namibia. The study is based on CRMPS’ experience in the renewable-energy sector, especially with mines and power plants and on several external consulting references that CRMPS has for energy management and load shifting. Expert interviews suggest that the findings are not CRMPS specific, and that they can also be transferred to other cases.

Methodology and design of the study Expert interviews are the methodological framework of the study.1 Twenty-six experts from different backgrounds were interviewed: 20 from the mining industry and six from the energy sector. The interviews were conducted by phone or in personal meetings. The interviewed experts are from three different continents with a strong focus on Africa. The experts from the mining industry are COOs, energy managers and mine managers. On the energy side, half of the interviewees are managing directors. The others are responsible for engineering and business development. To complement the findings CRMPS supplied technical knowledge from their experience in planning and designing PV hybrid systems worldwide. Additionally CRMPS provided operational data from the 1 MWp PV hybrid system in South Africa operated at the Thabazimbi chrome ore mine. It is located in the South African Limpopo province, about Bogner, A., Littig, B. and Menz, W. (eds.) (2009). Interviewing Experts: Methodology and Practice. Basingstoke England: Palgrave Macmillan.

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Energy management based on energy efficiency and load shifting Main consumers in typical mining operations Energy is one of the main cost blocks in mining. The energy costs can make up around 25% of the total costs in an underground mining operation. The exact figures depend very much on the specific case. In the following some general figures for a typical underground mine are given based on expert interviews.2 In such a typical underground mining operation, the main electricity consumers can be categorized as follows: • Compressed air systems • Ventilation • Material handling • Pumping • Crushing • Milling

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Compressed air The compressed air system is used predominantly to drill but also to power pumping and pneumatic systems for ore-pass box fronts. In big mines, it may be used to deliver instrument air. Compressed air can comprise 25% to 50% of electricity costs at underground mines.3

Ventilation The purpose of ventilation in mining operations is to replace air in working areas with fresh air at a lower air temperature. Ventilation can account for one-third of an underground mine’s total electricity costs. 4 Typical values are around 15%. In deep vertical shafts ventilation and refrigeration may comprise up to 60% of the total load.

Material handling Material handling mainly consists of conveying and stockpiling. Typical electricity consumption is around 15% of the total electricity consumption of a mine.

Pumping Water is normally sent underground by gravity and later pumped out. If required, pumps also dewater the pit. Up to 11% of the electricity cost of a mine is due to the pumping of water.5 Usually, electricity consumption of pumps is in the range of 5–10% of overall electricity consumption.

Crushing In crushing, machines are used to reduce raw material, such as mined ore, into smaller rocks or gravel. Mining crusher machines apply pressure and mechanical force to the raw materials, breaking them down at an efficient pace and rate of processing. Crushing normally comprises 10–15% of the total electricity consumption.

For opencast mining, the energy consumption is typically much lower, especially as compressed air and ventilation are less important. 3 Cunha, I. F. da (2007). Implementing a Sustainable compressed air leak program – lessons learned and best practices. 2

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EDUCATION Milling Finally, milling, or fine grinding, is the process of reducing materials to a powder size. It is distinct from crushing, which means size reduction to rock or grain size. Typically, another 10–15% of the total electricity consumption can be attributed to milling.

Energy efficiency The term “energy efficiency” describes the ratio of the benefit gained to the energy used.6 In other words it is a measure of the intensity of use of electricity per unit of production. In the context of mining a good example is how much electricity a processing plant consumes to crush a specific amount of ore to a specific size. If the particle size and feed rate remain constant the amount of energy used is referred to as a baseline. With production and sizing remaining constant the more energy the plant consumes for the same output the less energy efficient it is becoming and vice versa. In the following, some examples of possible energyefficiency improvements are indicated:

Compressed air A study from the Ontario Mining Association7 shows that up to 70% of compressed air is wasted through leaks; the problem of leaks in compressed air lines is very costly. The study shows that a single 1/2-inch-diameter leak, assuming energy costs of $0.10/kWh, can sum up to $47,850 for a three-shift operation. In a typical mining operation, leaks in compressed air lines can number in the hundreds, resulting in wasted energy costs of more than $100,000 a year.8 Another popular method of controlling air to the workings is through either level control valves or surface control valves. Through the control of a valve air consumption can be shut down to a level (or entire shaft) based on the times when the shaft is not being manned. Through making use of an actuated valve, flow to the workings can be controlled and delivered when required. This eliminates air lost through leaks (when the shaft is not in production i.e. dead shifts, holidays or prior and after blasting) as well as air lost due to it being used to supplement ventilation in the form of open ended pipes.

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The legal requirement (in many countries) to have a constant flow of compressed air to the safety zones in the workings can be overcome by a bypass valve which feeds the workings with a constant flow of low pressure air. Although costly actuated valves can save up to 10% of the energy required to power compressors. This saving is very dependent on how compressors are sized, controlled and maintained at various operations.

Material handling Material handling is largely performed through the use of either Trackless Mobile Machines (TMM) or conveyors. With regards to conveyors there are many ways in which energy can be saved. It is preferred that conveyors that are not conveying load, are switched of manually or by means of interlocking. Keeping belts well maintained and cleaned will also assist although the saving cannot easily be quantified. Ensuring that power transmission from the motor to the belt occurs as efficiently as possible may in itself prove to delivering savings of up to 5%. Belt slippage is the most common inefficiency on a conveyor installation. Conveyor speed is critical and should be matched to that of required production throughput whenever possible through the use of variable speed drives. The use of TMMs to convey material is a more complex and capital intensive way in which to transport ore/material. Good fleet management systems will enable theft, losses and inefficiencies to be highlighted and addressed on a daily basis. The theft of diesel fuel is a problem experienced by most mines across the world. Optimizing vehicle routes and regular scheduled maintenance will also improve energy efficiency in terms of fuel consumption.

De la Vergne, J. (2003). Hard Rock Miner‘s Handbook. Tempe/North Bay: McIntosh Engineering. 5 Rautenbach, W., Krueger, D.L.W. and Mathews, E.H. (2005). Reducing the electricity cost of a Three-Pipe Water Pumping System – a case study using software. 6 Irrek, W. and Thomas, S. (2008). Defining Energy Efficiency. 7 See also Cunha, Ivor F. da (2007). Implementing a sustainable compressed air leak program – lessons learned and best practices 8 Here in Canadian dollars. At the end of 2007, a Canadian dollar was approximately equal to the U.S. dollar. 1 Canadian dollar was equal to 1.0123952301 U.S. dollars. 4

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EDUCATION Pumping Leakage is a major problem of the water system. Repair and upgrade of pipes and the pumping system can create additional electricity savings.

Another good example of load shifting is to only hoist use the winding engine when underground storage capacity has been reached or when the cost of using energy is at its lowest. This methodology must be considered taking into account the constraints of each mine.

Motor management and control (in most of the outlined processes)

The objective of the load-shifting approach is to decrease the load during peak times, when electricity prices are elevated or the on-site power plant, normally diesel gensets, do not have the capacity to generate the necessary power.

It is important to run motors at the operation point that provides optimal efficiency. A standard motor running at 90% speed can require only 70% of the electricity compared to a motor that runs at full speed. Variable-speed drives are a possibility for managing the existing motors in such a way that they are run more efficiently. When motors need to be replaced it is always an important consideration to replace them with motors that are of a higher efficiency rating (IE2 or IE3) than the motor currently being used. Even though the initial capital expenditure may seem high, the saving will prove to exceed the upfront cost. Were possible mines should always keep track of motor repairs. Rewinding motors, and the quality of such work being done, can always greatly impact the efficiency of the motor due to varying amounts of copper that the components are rewound with.

Lighting Optimization of the lighting system can often bring considerable energy savings. This could include rather expensive new systems such as LEDs or rather inexpensive voltage-optimization devices. Typical total electricity savings due to such energyefficiency measures are between 5% and 20%.

Load shifting In mining, some loads are not time critical and are, to some extent, flexible. An example is dewatering pumps. Specialized equipment such as pressure sensors, electrically actuated valves and logic controllers allow for shifting the usage of dewatering pumps to off-peak periods.

Another example can be found in South Africa. Gridconnected mining operations try to avoid non-critical loads during daytime peak hours, and they shift flexible loads to the nighttime when electricity is usually cheaper. The opposite effect appears if the mine operates a PV plant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in that case, the cheap daytime energy has to be utilized optimally. In off-grid mines, highly automated control systems also permit the shifting of smaller flexible loads and run diesel gensets within their most efficient power range. In this example, there is a certain overlap between load shifting and energy efficiency. The optimized management of the loads leads to a more efficient operation of the generators, which increases the energy efficiency and thus reduces the electricity costs. Typical total electricity savings due such energyefficiency measures are between 5% and 10%. The following data is based on patterns of CRONIMETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chrome SA (Pty) Ltd. chromium mine in Thabazimbi.9 It illustrates the potential of load shifting for a mine in South Africa with and without solar. The duration curve is shown in dark blue. This illustrates the electric power demand for all 8760 hours of the year sorted by the maximum demand. The dark grey curve shows the demand with subtracted solar power. Comparing both shows the effect of the solar power on the consumption of other power sources. The solar power production (light grey curve) is primarily used to cover the peak power demand from the mine. This is achieved by working with stockpiles and operating the crusher only during daytime. The value of this peak power energy is even higher than the base load energy. The load shifting strategy is different without a solar plant. The following paragraph discusses typical scenarios in South Africa without solar based on exemplary daily load profiles. The data and graphs for the following example were provided by CRONIMET Mining Power Solutions GmbH

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Fig. 1: Duration curve of the power demand of a medium scale mine, with (dark blue) and without (dark grey) the share of a solar pv power plant (light grey).

Electricity prices in South Africa are typically high during the morning and evening of a working day and particularly low during the night. The strategy is to shift flexible loads toward night time. In the example, the dark grey load (Load Shift-) is shifted toward the period from 22:00 to 6:00 (Load Shift+). The economics change completely when solar power is

taken into consideration. The following scenario describes strategy as discussed with the duration curve above. The direct cost of solar power is very low. The grey curve shows that PV production is typically a bell curve with its peak in the early afternoon. Flexible loads are now shifted from night, early morning and evening (Load Shift-) toward the middle of the day (Load Shift+). The example illustrates that load shifting can be a powerful tool. Nevertheless, an efficient load shifting requires a thorough knowledge of mining processes in order to identify and shift flexible processes.

Fig. 2: Exemplary load shifting with regards to the utility power tariff.

The 60% solar power refers to the combined apparent peak power of diesel gensets (kVA) and the solar plant. Also, the coefficient is called the penetration rate.

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Solar energy Many mines are located very remotely or in areas where the grid is not very stable. Often, mining companies have their own power plants, normally diesel generators. In particular, in remote locations, the transport costs of diesel are high, and theft during transportation is an additional problem. Even with the recent decrease of the oil price, electricity produced from diesel generators is very expensive. The cost per kWh is frequently above 300 Euro/MWh. Given that the prices of PV plants have decreased considerably during recent years, solar energy is an attractive alternative.

plant does not deliver constant energy. The diesel gensets are run in a way that they can provide enough spinning reserve if, for example, clouds lower the power generation from the PV plant. Frequently, even without additional storage 60% solar power and more are the energy-cost optimum. 10 This ratio strongly depends on the operation, electricity cost, and type of power station, solar potential and financial aspects like the interest rate. It has to be determined for every project independently. The figure 4 shows exemplary levelized costs of electricity for different energy sources in South Africa.

Hybrid power plants combine at least two different energy types. In mining, the combination of diesel gensets and solar power is rather common. Usually, the existing power plant with diesel gensets remains and a solar PV power plant is added. The idea is to replace expensive electricity from the diesel gensets during daytime with cheaper solar power. With some systems there is also a grid connection with limited capacity available. Special controllers facilitate the integration of the solar power plant and allow for a smooth operation, even at times when the PV power Fig. 4: Exemplary levelized costs of electricity for different power sources

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EDUCATION These energy production costs model the investment and operational costs including fuel prices for every power source over its lifetime. The price after the expected project lifetime (e.g. 20 years, blue box) gives the price of each kWh in that period. The modeled price depends on various parameters (energy demand, interest rate, fuel price, electricity and fuel price inflation, solar irradiation, etc.) of each energy source and has to be examined for every project and no general price can be derived. Doubtless is, however, that the price for fossil fuels and especially in southern Africa the price for electricity from the public utility grid will rise. Solar energy can be used to hedge that price risk as the main cost driver of the technology are the capital expenditures for construction in year one, but the overall costs decrease with a longer project lifetime as there are no fuel and very low maintenance cost. The opposite applies for diesel gensets. The invest costs are significantly lower but the fuel cost and the estimated fuel price inflation lead to much higher costs per kWh considering whole lifetime. Typical cost savings from the PV power plant are in the range of 25–30%. In very remote locations with elevated electricity prices, the savings can amount to more than 70%.

Energy management through a combined optimization of energy efficiency, load shifting and solar technology There are several advantages to an approach combining all of these three measures: • energy efficiency, • load shifting, and • integration of a solar power plant.

Load shifting and basic energy-efficiency measures, such as the elimination of leaks in the compressed air system, are normally not very cost intensive and usually provide the best return on investment. In addition, a thorough energy-efficiency optimization in combination with an analysis of the load-shifting potential is the perfect basis for the dimensioning of the solar power plant. Solar power is characterized by very low direct costs. After the plant has been constructed, the operational costs are almost zero, as the plant has no moving parts and does not need any fuel. For the integrated optimization approach, this means that the solar energy with almost no

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marginal costs, should be fully used, and energy-intensive processes that are flexible should be performed during the day when the solar output is at its maximum. If certain loads can be controlled in an automated way, less spinning reserve is needed for situations when clouds decrease the output of the solar plant. Instead of covering these cases with a large spinning reserve from the diesel gensets, a more cost-efficient method is to reduce flexible loads such as water pumping. The optimal configuration and operation of the solar power plant depends on many mining process-specific details and is much more complex than engineering and operating a gridconnected PV plant. Knowledge and experience of mining, and of utilizing solar energy, are a prerequisite. A combined approach can reduce the necessary CAPEX considerably.

Summary and outlook The study gives an aggregate overview of the main electricity-consumption processes in typical mining operations. In the next step, examples are given for energy-cost savings in the fields of energy efficiency, load shifting and the construction of a solar power plant. The experience from CRMPS and the output from the expert interviews underline that in all three subareas lies a considerable savings potential for energy costs. The highest savings potential comes from the solar power plant, which is usually in the range of 25–30%. The study highlights that the best results can be achieved if all three subareas are optimized. Normally, load shifting and basic energy-efficiency measures do not require high investment costs and are characterized by an excellent return on investment. At the same time, energy efficiency and load shifting are the basis for an optimal planning of the solar power plant. If the mine is optimized regarding energy efficiency, less energy is needed. On the one hand, this results in lower diesel consumption, and on the other hand, the size of the PV plant can be optimized, which can decrease the CAPEX requirements considerably. Automated load shifting of flexible mining processes is the most cost-efficient way to balance power fluctuations of the PV plant due to temporary shading of the solar modules. The study shows that an optimal approach requires knowledge and experience of mining processes and of solar power plants.

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EDUCATION In mining, CRMPS has built so far the only PV–diesel hybrid power plant in the MW-scale. In the last two-anda-half years, the plant has allowed for intensive testing and further improvements of the combined approach that CRMPS applies. The market for solar–diesel hybrid power plants in the mining industry is likely to grow quickly in the near future. The expectation is that, on the one hand, quite a few large solar power plants will be built at mining sites, while on the other hand, the integrated approach will allow for many excellent business cases that sometimes will not require very big solar power plants as their energy consumption was reduced beforehand through energy-efficiency measures. To reduce the overall energy cost, it is therefore important to not only have excellent knowledge of designing solar systems but also to bring operational experience with regards to the mining application and to understand sitespecific mining requirements. Bringing together the needs and benefits from optimized demand and supply sides will result in an optimized power system.

The Author: Dr. Thomas Hillig Energy Consulting (THEnergy) THEnergy assists companies in dealing with energy related challenges. Renewable energy companies are offered strategy, marketing and sales consulting services. For industrial companies THEnergy develops energy concepts and shows how they can become more sustainable. THEnergy combines experience from conventional and renewable energy with industry knowledge in consulting. In addition to business consulting, THEnergy is active in marketing intelligence and as an information provider in select fields such as renewables and mining through the platform www.th-energy.net/mining.

CRONIMET Mining Power Solutions GmbH (CRMPS) FOR INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

THEnergy – Dr. Thomas Hillig Energy Consulting Dr. Thomas Hillig Phone: +49-152 3618 6442 thomas.hillig@th-energy.net

CRONIMET Mining Power Solutions GmbH Sabrina Steinhauser Fon: +49 (0) 89-919290178 sabrina.steinhauser@crm-ps.com Dr. Georg Wirth Fon: +49 (0) 89-919290176 georg.wirth@crm-ps.com

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CRMPS specializes in development, financing, construction and long term operation of captive power solutions for the global mining and industrial sectors. CRMPS provides its clients with innovative and bankable power generation facilities and cost saving solutions. CRMPS’s hybrid power integration expertise allows remote businesses such as mines that often rely on increasingly expensive diesel or HFO gen-sets for prime power to significantly cut operating costs by integrating renewable energy (solar, hydro, wind, biomass) into their energy mix. Its portfolio ranges from energy efficiency advisory services to PV/Diesel Hybrid Power, IPP Development, trade financing to turnkey EPC contracting. CRMPS is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and with subsidiaries in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Together with its mother company, the CRONIMET AG, CRMPS is acting globally with 54 offices worldwide (www.crm-ps.com).

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BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG: Belt conveying systems or trucks which of them ensures more efficient bulk material transport?

Finally it should be sustainable

In difficult terrains the transport of bulk material by truck would cause considerable detours, slow down transport times and raise costs. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

odern cropping technologies require systems capable of transporting bulk materials quickly and efficiently from the quarry to the destination, and through rough terrain as well. Often trucks are used in this regard. Depending on the nature of the terrain, however, trucks rapidly reach their limits as they need, for example, well-developed roads. The costs arising for construction, maintenance and possible extension are not insignificant. In addition, all of this implies serious landscape changes. The emissions caused by truck traffic are undoubtedly high, both with regard to toxic substances and to noise and dust. BEUMER develops and installs curved belt conveying systems, which ensure efficient and environmentally safe transport also in rough territories. A comparison follows.

Belt conveyer or truck? This question was raised at Asia Cement Group, a large building material manufacturer headquarter in Taipeh (Taiwan): approximately 30 km separate the quarry from the newly constructed plant. The requirements were clearly defined: the limestone has to be transported rapidly to the plant, which is provided with two kiln lines each having a daily output of 4,200 tons. For this, Asia Cement Group needs daily 14,000 tons of raw material. The building material manufacturer had the option of choosing between

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transport by truck or belt conveying system. Due to the fact that the terrain consists of mountains and bamboo woodland, the trucks would have had to drive mostly via public roads. This would have caused detours, slowed down transport times and raised costs. Asia Cement chose the troughed belt conveyor of the intralogistics expert BEUMER as the cost-efficient solution.

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Now Asia Cement Group relies on the advantages of the BEUMER belt conveyor. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

Considering ecological, economic and social aspects Several companies have to take this decision if they intend to transport large quantities of bulk material such as ore, coal, gravel or sand from the quarry, the mine or the sand pit to the plant or to the harbour as costefficiently and quickly as possible. In this regard, trucks present many disadvantages. To build roads is expensive and implies considerable landscape changes. Especially roads dimensioned for dump trucks require a width of approximately 30 metres. Moreover, roads must be maintained. Operational costs and emissions caused by trucks are to be added as well - including fuel consumption and personnel costs, as well as noise and dust. The more raw materials have to be transported from the quarry to the plant, the more truck loads have to be undertaken.

Belt conveyors - an efficient alternative Therefore in practice companies must take a closer look at the alternatives. With its belt conveyors, BEUMER provides an economical and environmentally protective solution for bulk material and piece good transport. The belt conveyors are able to navigate long distances, high

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angles of inclination and tight curve radii, and can be adapted individually to the respective application and topography. The landscape changes are minimal and meet even the highest environmental protection requirements. Durable conveyor belts guaranteeing tensile strength are used. BEUMER makes use of different dimensioning programmes to determine the ideal belt design. In this way, tractive forces or loads arising by acceleration and delay also can be calculated - and this always considering the net weight of the belt and material transported. Possible curve radii are also calculated with this programme. BEUMER provides preliminary feasibility studies in this regard. Furthermore, the belt position in the corresponding curve radius is pre-calculated for empty and loaded belts thus enabling the optimal adaptation of the belt conveyors to the local environment. Due to their slight routing, the belt conveying systems negotiate rugged terrain and other obstacles, such as rivers, streets, buildings or train tracks. Horizontal and vertical curves can even overlap. Except for support columns and steel structure that need to be constructed, the landscape is not subject to changes. Companies save significant costs, including those typically arising for example in connection with earthwork, and even in difficult environments the construction work for these systems is minimal. In addition, belt conveyors represent an environmentally friendly solution, which can therefore be adopted also in nature reserves.

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The advantages of the Pipe Conveyor are, for example, the protection of the material from the elements and protection of the environment by means of dust-free transportation. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

The direct routing enables a considerably faster material transport than by truck. In addition, fewer personnel is required for operating the belt conveyors. A further advantage related to the use of belt conveyors instead of trucks and implying additional cost saving is the minor energy consumption that at the same time reduces the CO2-emissions. Depending on the project, belt conveying systems require up to 90 % less primary energy than comparable truck transports. A concrete project-related comparison discloses that, merely due to the consumption of diesel fuel, trucks require a specific primary energy of 11.4 kwh for each ton of transported material. In contrast, the belt conveying system that was constructed later requires only 1.44 kwh. If, as in this case, 7.5 million tons raw material are transported annually, the use of belt conveyors means a total saving of 74 million kwh per year. This corresponds to an energy consumption of more than 20,000 single-family houses. Solely by saving diesel fuel, the operational costs of the company are reduced by more than 5.5 million Euro per year.

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Environmentally friendly transport Depending on the requirement, BEUMER provides open troughed belt conveyors for higher throughput, larger mass flows as well as larger curve radii, and closed Pipe Conveyor for products that need to be protected against environmental stress. These are used also in topographically challenging terrain that requires small curve radii and large angles of inclination. In order to minimise dust formation during transport, the open troughed belt conveyors can be covered or encased. This sealing ensures a dust-free transport. However, things are completely different for trucks: considerable dust quantities arise during transport. The dust is dispersed on the loading space and causes substantial environmental pollution. In order to minimise this, roads are for example sprinkled with water. This represents not only an immense expenditure, but in regions suffering water shortages this process is simply impossible. In addition this water - mixed with oil, tyre abrasion or bound contaminants - flows back into the ground water. Belt conveyors are additionally provided with environmentally safe electric drives and low-energy belts. Therefore, especially in times of climate change and increasing greenhouse gas emissions they are considered a â&#x20AC;&#x161;preferred optionâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;. The motors - which, depending on

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY the topography are run in motor-driven and regeneration mode - are mostly adjustable. This permits an optimum load distribution on the drive unit in different operating conditions. If the belt conveying system conveys downhill, the system works in generative operation. The generated electric energy is fed to the mains by a regenerative feedback unit. This way the operating costs of the complete system can be further reduced. A further advantage of the belt conveying system is the low noise emission. They operate quietly and meet also strict environmental regulations. Specific idlers, noisereduced bearings and low-noise electric drives make sure that belt conveyors are so quiet that they are often the only alternative to material transport in nature reserves or in inhabited areas. Dump trucks, on the other hand, generate a very high level of noise. A 180 tons truck can generate a noise level of up to 123 dB and is therefore approximately as loud as an alarm siren. Compared with a belt conveying system this, noise is seven to ten times louder. Furthermore, there is the noise generated while loading and unloading the trucks.

BEUMER Group The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the manufacture of intralogistics for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employs about 3,000 people and achieves an annual turnover of about 450 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, the BEUMER Group is present in many industries the world over. For more information visit www.beumergroup.com.

Contact: Media contact BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Regina Schnathmann: Tel. + 49 (0) 2521 24 381 Regina.Schnathmann@beumergroup.com Verena Breuer: Tel. + 49 (0) 2521 24 317 Verena.Breuer@beumergroup.com www.beumergroup.com Agency a1kommunikation Schweizer GmbH Dr. Matthias Schweizer Tel. + 49 (0) 711 9454161 0 info@a1kommunikation.de www.a1kommunikation.de

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BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG - CeMAT Russia: As a single-source provider, BEUMER Group presents innovative conveying, loading, palletising and packaging technologies, and sortation and distribution systems:

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EUMER Group was presenting itself at the CeMAT Russia (September 22 to 25 in Moscow) as a single-source provider for conveying and loading technology, palletising and packaging technology, and sortation and distribution systems, and presented information on its innovative solutions. The company was pursuing its objective of providing its customers with sustainable systems and machinery of consistently high quality standards for all needs, from one single source.

CeMAT Russia In the field of conveying and loading technology, the system supplier will present information on belt conveying systems with horizontal and vertical curves, belt bucket elevators, high-capacity belt bucket elevator type HD for particularly large delivery rates and heights, as well as apron conveyors for clinker, blending beds and circular stockpiles. In addition to supplying complete machines and controls for the plants, BEUMER is also often responsible for the entire end-to-end implementation process. This includes planning the project and designing the entire system, as well as coordinating and supervising the installation and commissioning. BEUMER Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s strength lies in its ability to efficiently combine individual installations and systems with intelligent automation. The company also delivers everything from one single source, for filling, palletising and packaging technology. The BEUMER fillpac can be flexibly integrated with existing packaging lines. The filling system is equipped with calibration-capable weighing equipment. The weighing electronics ensure that the BEUMER fillpac always achieves precise degrees of filling.

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BEUMER has developed a new machine from the BEUMER stretch hood model range. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

Special software supports permanent communication between the balance and the filling spout. Users can thus optimise their packaging lines because there is no longer a need to remove bags with an incorrect weight from the process. BEUMER Group has also developed a new highly efficient form fill seal system (FFS system) for chemical products. It forms a ready-made PE tubular film into a bag and fills it with the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s technical plastic materials like PE, PP, PA or PS. Reliable, gentle and sustainable filling is also possible for salts, building materials, fertilisers and food products. Like the BEUMER fillpac, this system is also equipped with a weighing unit, which ensures the correct quantity of the material filled. To be able to stack paper, PE and PP bags on pallets of different sizes in a flexible, precise, stable and even more efficient way, the intralogistics supplier offers the BEUMER paletpac high capacity layer palletiser, which has recently been completely revised for more efficiency. The user benefits from improved accessibility, shorter assembly period, higher flexibility and, as a result, lower costs. The palletiser can be equipped with a twin-belt turning device, so that bagged bulk material can be stacked on pallets

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in a gentle, fast and precise way. If required, BEUMER Customer support can simply upgrade the systems with this solution. BEUMER also offers the BEUMER robotpac, a spacesaving, fully automatic articulated robot, which is able to perform even complex palletising and depalletising tasks reliably and efficiently. A new machine from the BEUMER stretch hood model range will efficiently package the palletised stacks. The high capacity packaging system was given a complete redesign. Various components have been analysed and optimised by the BEUMER experts during its development. In Russia, the demand for sortation and distribution systems is also rising, especially in the CEP market. E-commerce plays a significant role here. For this demand, BEUMER has systems in its portfolio that can be equipped with different modules and functions. In addition, BEUMER Group‘s OptiDrive offers an efficient force-locked drive technology for high-performance sorters. This works in both directions of action – when accelerating and braking. The contact pressure of the drive wheel is automatically set depending on the required driving power. This increases efficiency by 85 percent.

At the trade fair, visitors could also learn everything about BEUMER‘s customer support. It comprises intensive customer service, flexible service agreements, individual modernisations, efficient spare parts supply, extensive training for the users and a residential service.

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SKF GmbH:

Pump up the volume - SKF’s Lincoln P212 multi-line pump keeps the lube flowing in the most demanding environments – from mining to tunnelling

new high performance pump from SKF promises to deliver larger volumes of lubricant under the toughest conditions.

Pump up the volume The Lincoln P212 multi-outlet pump is designed for use in multi-line lubrication systems or as a centralised pump in large progressive systems. It was developed with demanding environments in mind: machinery for tunnel boring and mining – including open-cast mining – rubber mixing equipment, steel plants and a host of stationary machines with high lubricant consumption. It can also be used to dispense selected sealing compounds. The pump delivers high volumes of grease or oil, and uses up to 12 pumping elements. Its modular design makes it economical – and simple to both install and maintain – because it no longer requires tubing to combine two or more pump elements. A powerful 0.55 kW (400 V AC) motor ensures that delivery volumes per outlet can easily be adjusted from 150 to 1,480 cm³/hour – using a 50 Hz motor – or from 180 to 1,776 cm³/hour using a 60 Hz motor. It is sealed to IP55 class.

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The pump’s maximum operating pressure is 350 bar (5,070 psi), and it works efficiently from -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F). Its 30 litre reservoir is available with an optional ultrasonic sensor for level control. An integrated stirring paddle keeps the lubricant smooth and easy to feed, even at low temperatures.

Heavy-duty mining machinery such as conveyor bridges and bucket-wheel excavators are also a target for the company. Realistically, any large machine that needs a high delivery volume of lubricant could benefit from the P212 pump.

The P212 supersedes SKF’s earlier P215, which had a lower delivery volume, per pump outlet and needed these combining to achieve customer requirements. The new P212 can provide up to eight times more delivery volume per pumping element: the P212 can pump 1,480 cm³/hour, where a normal pump might handle 180 cm³/hour.

Designer benefits

Tough applications This increased pumping volume has led Herrenknecht, the German manufacturer of mechanised tunnelling technology, to specify the new pump on one of its tunnel boring machines – which is currently being used to construct a tunnel underneath the River Neva in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The enhanced power and flexibility of the new pump offers many benefits to any design engineer looking to specify this kind of system. Firstly, installation is made easier, cheaper and faster because there is no combining of pump elements. In addition, because pump elements are separate – and not connected to any others by tube – they can be changed more easily, so are simpler to maintain.

Tunnelling machines are just one example of equipment whose temporary failure – due to inadequate lubrication – has huge economic ramifications in terms of downtime, and the subsequent cost of repairs. SKF has its eye on other challenging applications as potential applications for the pump. Rubber kneading machines, for example, must combine stirring, kneading and extrusion. Their needs are highly variable, meaning that lubricant delivery volumes must be regulated through the revolution speed of the motor. SKF is already in the process of specifying such a system for Harburg-Freudenberger, a German manufacturer of rubber mixers.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The P212 is also more reliable in operation because lubricant cannot flow back into the pump, even in the case of a defective back pressure valve. Lubrication points can be supplied with adequate lubricant more easily and reliably, and also at lower cost. This can apply equally to systems that have many lubrication points, or those with lubrication points that need more lubricant because their bearings are under high load or are very large. Other advantages include: a more stable lubricant reservoir, helping it to better withstand challenging conditions on a constant basis; greater pumping volume, thanks to the increased motor size from 0.18 kW to 0.55 kW; and increased variability – allowing delivery volumes to be adjusted easily. There is an increasing trend in manufacturing to ‘go electric’. Whether it is ‘steer by wire’ cars or all-electric injection moulding machines, many traditional pneumatic and hydraulic technologies have been replaced with electronics and motors. In many cases, it is justified on the grounds of accuracy, safety or efficiency. Some things however, just cannot be replicated by electronics. Until lubrication can be delivered digitally - in large enough volumes - there is still no suitable replacement for an accurate, controllable pump that can do this.

SKF Group SKF has been a leading global technology provider since 1907. Our fundamental strength is the ability to continuously develop new technologies – then use them to create products that offer competitive advantages to our customers. We achieve this by combining hands-on experience in over 40 industries with our knowledge across the SKF technology platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. Our success is based on this knowledge, our people, and our commitment to SKF Care principles. The focus of SKF’s technology development today is to reduce the environmental impact of an asset during its lifecycle, both in our own and our customers’ operations. The SKF BeyondZero product portfolio is the latest example of what SKF has to offer in this area.

Contact: SKF Group Headquarters SE-415 15 Göteborg Sweden Phone: +46 31 337 10 00 Fax: +46 31 337 17 22 Nia Kihlström SKF Group Communication Global Press Manager Phone: +46 (0)31 337 2897 Mobile: +46 (0)706 67 2897 Email: nia.kihlstrom@skf.com Monique Turner SKF Group Communication Global Press Manager Phone: +1 267 4366 836 Mobile: +1 215 801 8722 Email: monique.turner@skf.com www.skf.com

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Wirtgen GmbH:

AustraliA: Surface mining takes over from conventional coal mining

The challenging geological facts in New Acland suggest the use of the surface mining technology. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

he New Acland Mine (NAC), located adjacent to the township of Acland (Queensland), is part of the Australian based New Hope Group. Since opening of the mine, coal and interburden have been extracted by means of bulldozers fitted with ripper teeth and assisted by wheel loaders. However, a sharp drop in coal prices compelled the NAC management to look for alternative, more efficient mining methods.

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interburden. Compared to conventional methods, the selective surface mining technology simplifies the mining process, thus reducing operating costs and supplying coal of higher quality to the neighboring processing plant.

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The high-performance conveyor loads high quality thermal coal into a 200-tonne dump truck. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

6-month trial phase completed successfully

The advantages of Wirtgen Surface Mining

Wirtgen surface mining has proven its worth as a triedand-tested technology in numerous coal mining projects. It was no surprise, therefore, that the 6-month trial phase with defined target performance levels agreed upon between NAC and Wirtgen was a resounding success: the 4200 SM achieved the projected cutting performance of up to 3,000 t / h in the tough everyday mine environment. The pointattack cutting tools used were subjected to in-depth trials and optimized to fit the specific application as they were required to cut not only coal but also hard interburden material. Cooperation with the Wirtgen customer service, which was on permanent stand-by, was also perfected at an early stage. This enabled many areas which typically offer room for improvement when introducing an entirely new technology to be identified and optimized quickly. Since all of the targeted performance rates were met during the trial phase, NAC decided to purchase the 4200 SM.

To maximize exploitation of the coal deposit, the highperformance 4200 SM cuts and loads the material in a single machine pass, producing an even and easily trafficable surface in the process. It was additionally established during the trial phase that, while offering the same performance, the surface miner replaces two bulldozers and one wheel loader. The resulting savings, mainly in labor and fuel, lead to a significant reduction in operating costs. Additional marks in favor of the 4200 SM include emission measurement results showing significantly reduced machine vibrations and noise levels. Paired with the ergonomically designed cabin, impacts on the operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health are thus minimized particularly in the long run. A camera system designed exclusively for this operation enables the machine operator to conveniently differentiate between coal and interburden, thus significantly improving coal quality. The strict safety regulations and machine standards specified by the Australian coal industry were fully met by making the relevant machine modifications prior to shipment.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The cutting drum has been specially designed for operation in soft rock and is ideally suited to mining not only coal (unconfined compressive strength = 20 MPa) but also the significantly harder interburden layers (50 MPa). The 4200 SM mines coal in a selective process at exactly the specified cutting depth, producing a clean cutting surface and guaranteeing high degrees of purity. As a result, there are less truck travels required to transport the material to a special coal-washing plant for further processing and to return the separated tailings to the mine. Compared to the mining method used to date, the 4200 SM also produces a smaller percentage of fines (grain size < 2 mm) and a higher percentage of the end product fraction (grain size < 38 mm). In the final analysis, this also improves the efficiency of the processing plant.

Positive conclusion by the management “I am impressed with the economical, modern and environmentally friendly Wirtgen surface miner. NAC saves hard cash as soon as the miner is in operation,” says Andrew McDonald, Managing Director at NAC, praising the highly productive giant machine.

One of the Wirtgen surface miners’ most important features is their ability to load the cut material directly onto trucks. The conveyor belt can be pivoted through 90° on either side and adjusted in height. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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Project data: • Mined material: Thermal coal (brittle) • Unconfined compressive strength: 20 MPa • Surface miner type: Wirtgen 4200 SM • Number of machines in operation: 1 • Production rate per hour: up to 3,000 t

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

Wirtgen – a strong brand of the Wirtgen Group Wirtgen GmbH offers a full range of mobile machines and high-quality services on everything relating to road construction. In our Windhagen brand headquarters, engineers develop products and technologies for cold milling, soil stabilization, cold recycling, hot recycling, concrete paving and surface mining. All machine models in our comprehensive product divisions are manufactured in our plant in accordance with state-of-the-art production methods. Owing to its long-standing experience and high degree of innovation, Wirtgen GmbH is the market leader worldwide in the cold milling machine business.

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SM 2200 SM 3.8: The new Wirtgen Surface Miner

2200 SM 3.8 – More coal for the customer

he first Wirtgen 2200 SM 3.8 surface miner is being used in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. With immediate effect, this newly advanced surface miner is replacing the conventional mining equipment used locally. Wirtgen experts are providing support for

Project support from A to Z

Good project planning is crucial

The Yihua Xinjiang Wucaiwan coal mine is situated in the north-west of China near the borders with Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Contractor Xinjiang Jianyun Engineering Co. Ltd. has been mining coal here for about one-and-a-half years, making use of the eco-friendly surface mining technology. Previously, the sought-after fossil fuel was mined using conventional methods, i.e. drilling and blasting. However, this often resulted in fires in the mine, as the coal was highly flammable at the open coal faces damaged by blasting. In order to increase safety at the mine, the mine operator decided to introduce surface mining as the new mining method. This move simultaneously boosted the cost effectiveness and quality of mining.

However, simply choosing the right machines for the specified mining output is not the sole criterion when planning mining projects. Factors such as the geological properties of the area, sedimentation and on-site logistical conditions are also key factors. This is where expertise and best-practise experience are called for – and with more than 30 years of experience in surface mining, these are qualities that Wirtgen can contribute to every project. „The Wirtgen specialists provided us with in-depth advice right from the start and assisted us in developing the ideal solution,“ said Chen Jianyun.

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The owner of Xinjiang Jianyun Engineering Co. Ltd. values the partnership-based cooperation and the reliability of the surface miner.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY He and Wirtgen first set out the requirements in preliminary talks. The area being mined is 2 x 300 x 35 m so manoeuvrability was the key factor for the machine in question. Also, the operator wanted to increase production from 3,000 t to 7,000 t per day. This proved to be the only way to meet the enormous demand from the main customers, who operate a cogeneration plant and a fertilizer plant that is currently undergoing construction. What‘s more, the coal is extremely fragile and finegrained. Consequently, it produces a great deal of dust. Various requirements on the gradation of the cut material and the coal seam (with a thickness ranging from 1.3 to 10.63 m) had to be taken into consideration during the planning stage. „Once we‘d been apprised of the underlying conditions, we advised our customer to use the new 2200 SM 3.8 surface miner. Though based on the same machine concept as the 2200 SM/3800, its production capacity is approximately 25 % higher and the specific fuel consumption approximately 15 % lower,“ explained Bernhard Schimm, Manager of the Mining Division of Wirtgen GmbH. The newly advanced machine selectively mines soft rock, achieving a maximum in performance and cost efficiency.

„We scrutinized the results of tests with the prototype of the new 3.8 generation in an Indian coal mine and concluded that the 2200 SM 3.8 ideally fulfils our requirements,“ said Chen Jianyun.

Selective mining: Top quality with maximum output The centerpiece of the compact, yet powerful 2200 SM 3.8 is the 3.8-m-wide cutting drum which offers numerous innovative features. It cuts coal or salt with unconfined compressive strengths of up to 35 MPa and deposits the material in three windrows behind the machine. This results in maximum cutting performance with optimum utilization of the engine capacity. Other benefits are its low fuel consumption, the optimized use of cutting tools and minimized content of fines due to the gentle material transport system. The modified drum speed combined with a reduced cutting depth and travel speed enabled the grain size distribution to be additionally optimized on site and the fines content to be reduced by a further 10 %.

The 2200 SM 3.8 has a cutting width of 3.8 m and a cutting depth of up to 350 mm. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Two side plates which can be raised and lowered hydraulically reliably seal the cutting drum. With the drum effectively sealed, the formation of dust during milling is reduced considerably. Furthermore, the miner is also equipped with an additional dust protection plate for this application. The effectiveness of these measures to reduce the formation of dust was already evident during the six-day practical test. The mechanical cutting drum drive system with its three power belts also proved highly efficient on the test site. The virtually loss-free transfer of power ensures maximum efficiency and tremendous daily output rates combined with simple maintenance. Maximum output during selective mining of the coal seam is ensured by three material discharge openings in the scraper plate that allow large quantities of cut rock to be deposited as a windrow. Wheeled loaders subsequently load the material onto trucks independently of the cutting process.

Saving time when it becomes critical

Meanwhile, the large ground clearance with individually height-adjustable crawler tracks allows operation on uneven terrain and reversing. What‘s more, the selectable hydraulic differential lock ensures optimum traction on any surface. The enormous gradability and longitudinal slope of the surface miner allow it to operate in difficult peripheral areas and to produce separate access roads and ramps. The 2200 SM 3.8 is thus also a valuable asset for job site routing.

24/7 On-site service Surface miners are usually in operation around the clock. In Zhundong coal field, the 2200 SM 3.8 works 24 hours a day for 330 days in a year. Consequently, a reliable supply with original parts and the deployment of excellently trained Wirtgen service engineers are extremely important, as Chen Jianyun is fully aware: „Every minute that the surface miner is not working costs money and minimizes our profit. The knowledge that we could always rely on support from Wirtgen was a key factor in our choice of partner.“

Operating in the confined space of the mine, the 2200 SM 3.8 truly came into its own. The large steering angle of the smooth hydraulically adjustable all-track steering results in a turning radius of just 2.5 m. The crab steering mode allows rapid manoeuvring.

The 2200 SM 3.8 surface miner operates according to the windrowing method: after cutting the material, it deposits it in three windrows behind it. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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Wirtgen Mineral Technology Days 2015 International Industry Get-Together at Benninghoven

enninghoven GmbH & Co. KG hosted the Wirtgen Group‘s eighth international industry get-together in 2015. More than 2,500 trade visitors from over 100 countries were treated to a demonstration of practically oriented and pioneering solutions from the Wirtgen Group mineral technologies business sector at the home of the asphalt mixing plant specialists in Mülheim an der Mosel. The industry specialists were given an in-depth look behind the scenes during the tours of the Benninghoven plants in Mülheim and Wittlich. The considerable vertical manufacturing range and the handling of the enormous components used in the production of the gigantic steel structures were very impressive, as was the machinery exhibition that provided a superb overview of the sophisticated product range in the Wirtgen Group mineral technologies business sector. This event offered an ideal opportunity for industry experts to compare notes.

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Application expertise and project support for customer success In addition to our premium products, the range of services offered by the Wirtgen Group in the mineral technologies business sector is based on sound applications expertise and reliable after-sales solutions. In the project business, in particular, expert knowledge and best practice are crucial if potential is to be harnessed to the full, using the correct machine or plant for every application.

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Product range bursting with innovations

The applications experts at the Wirtgen Group staged exciting live demonstrations of how things can actually work in practice. The two surface miners 2200 SM 3.8 and 2500 SM are representative of the wide range of applications for which the Wirtgen machines are used in the productive extraction of soft to hard stone.

No fewer than 19 exhibits – a cross-section of the Wirtgen Group‘s comprehensive product range in the mineral technologies business sector – were presented to trade visitors at the machinery exhibition. Visibly impressed by the exhibits and their sheer size, the visitors were particularly drawn to the innovations that were being unveiled for the first time at this event in Mülheim an der Mosel.

The 111-t Wirtgen surface miner 2500 SM operated at an impressive 1,065 HP when mining material and loading it directly onto trucks via a conveyor belt. Kleemann was notable not only for its interlinked machine combination consisting of the jaw crusher MC 110 Z EVO, the cone crusher MCO 9 EVO and the screening unit MS 16 D for crushing natural stone in various high-quality final grain sizes in a three-stage process chain. Once the mobile impact crusher MR 130 ZS EVO 2 had clearly demonstrated how even large quantities of natural stone can be processed, the Kleemann jaw crusher MC 110 Z EVO showed how both machines can also deal effortlessly with high-performance concrete and construction waste recycling. Host of the event, Benninghoven, hit the mark with its granulator MBRG 2000-2 and the gentle granulation of RAP with subsequent separation into two fractions. And, that’s not all! The operation and control of the asphalt mixing plant TBA 3000 was demonstrated on site, covering the material flow from the cold feed stage through the drying and heating processes to the actual mixing process and subsequent loading of the finished mixture.

Presentations by international specialists International specialists shared their knowledge and practical experience in talks on such topics as polymer bitumen and recycling technologies. Themed exhibitions on the technological core competencies of the Wirtgen Group product brands are a recurrent feature at the Group‘s gettogethers. During the 2015 Mineral Technology Days, trade visitors were invited to explore the fascinating world of Wirtgen cutting technology, the highlights of the Kleemann EVO series and the modern Benninghoven recycling management system, from RAP processing to the feed systems for the asphalt mixing plants.

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Wirtgen Wirtgen showcased a new cutting drum unit for the flagship surface miner 4200 SM that was specially designed for the windrowing method. Delivering a 15% increase in output and a 15% reduction in tool consumption compared with the standard cutting drum unit, this innovation is set to maximize the cost-efficiency of mineral deposit extraction. Mining companies will profit financially from the new camera system for detecting rock interfaces. Providing a simple visualization of the interface between valuable mineral and interburden based on the different colors and/ or structures of the two minerals, it will raise the efficiency of selective mining to new levels. Thanks to this precision mining process, a greater quantity of material with a high degree of purity can be extracted and upgraded in the processing plant. For mining companies, this promises a reduction in the downstream processing costs and a significant increase in profits.

Kleemann The MOBICONE MCO 9 EVO was the centerpiece of the Kleemann exhibits. This track-mounted mobile cone crusher fills one of the last remaining gaps in the Kleemann range of models. Like the other Kleemann crushers in the EVO series, the MCO 9 was specially developed to meet the needs of customers in the contractor market and owes its appeal to its user-friendly operation and easy transport, in addition to optimum interlinking options. The live demonstration clearly illustrated what a perfect match the MCO 9 EVO is for the mobile jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 110 EVO. Teamed with the mobile tripledeck screening unit MS 16 D, the machines formed a very productive interlinked machine combination for processing natural stone.

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Wirtgen Group: Complete process chain

The majority of the products on display in Mülheim were contributed by the asphalt mixing plant specialist, Benninghoven, which presented as many as 14 exhibits. The new hot gas generator was a particularly big attraction. The indirect heating of RAP in counter flow using a hot gas generator is a particularly environmentally friendly and efficient technique that Benninghoven has been applying and continually advancing for decades. With the company‘s new hot gas generator, it will be possible to increase the input of recycled material while reducing emission levels. One key advantage of this is the positive overall energy balance.

Having welcomed Benninghoven into the fold, the Wirtgen Group now offers a complete range of solutions in the mineral technologies business sector for the extraction of mineral deposits, the processing of mineral raw materials and recycling materials and the production of asphalt. The Group now covers the entire cycle from road to mineral technologies and back again, servicing the complete road construction process chain with its own technologies: processing, mixing, paving and compaction and then rehabilitation.

Wirtgen – a strong brand of the Wirtgen Group Wirtgen GmbH offers a full range of mobile machines and highquality services on everything relating to road construction. In our Windhagen brand headquarters, engineers develop products and technologies for cold milling, soil stabilization, cold recycling, hot recycling, concrete paving and surface mining. All machine models in our comprehensive product divisions are manufactured in our plant in accordance with state-of-the-art production methods. Owing to its long-standing experience and high degree of innovation, Wirtgen GmbH is the market leader worldwide in the cold milling machine business.

The Wirtgen Group provides bespoke customer solutions for the mineral technologies business sector. This includes Wirtgen surface miners, Kleemann crushers and screens and Benninghoven asphalt mixing plants. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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Innovation: Wirtgen Surface Miners

detect more and extract more

The increased tool spacing of 75 mm allows for a greater flow rate of the mined minerals. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

irtgen has developed two innovations: a camera system for rock interface detection and a cutting drum unit for the flagship Surface Miner 4200 SM that is set to sustainably optimize the mining of mineral deposits.

Wirtgen surface mining is an attractive option for many companies due to its high level of mining quality and efficiency, optimum exploitation of mineral deposits and environmentally friendly process. After all, where the conventional mining method requires different equipment for the individual steps involved â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be it drilling, blasting, crushing or loading â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a surface miner, a single machine takes care of everything.

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Innovation: Camera system for rock interface detection Selective mining is a key feature. Here, Wirtgen surface miners successively remove up to 83 cm of the surface material in layers. Because the cutting depth can be adjusted and regulated precisely, even thin seams of valuable mineral can be extracted precisely from along the dividing layer with the dead rock (intermediate rock veins, i.e. unworkable material).

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One camera on the right and one on the left, mounted at the level of the cutting drum. The photos of the surface are â&#x20AC;Ś (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

With the new camera system, selective mining is now even more precise thanks to simple visualization of the rock interface. To this end, two cameras are mounted at the level of the cutting drum. In order to compensate for the slope of the layers, which are not always horizontal, one camera is attached on the left and the other on the right. These cameras transmit 1:1 photos of the surface to a double monitor in the cabin.

The machine operator can accurately detect the transition from valuable mineral to interburden based on the different colors and/or structures of the two minerals and can then adjust the cutting depth, if required. Thanks to this precision mining process, a greater quantity of material with a high degree of purity is loaded onto the trucks and transferred to the processing plants while the interburden remains in the mine.

â&#x20AC;Ś transmitted to two monitors in the cabin so that the machine operator can keep a close eye on the surface and can precisely adjust the cutting depth at any time, as required. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The result: fewer truck loads and above all greater efficiency in the processing plants. This significantly reduces downstream process costs. At the end of processing, a much larger quantity of highquality, sellable minerals remains than when the useful minerals are extracted by conventional means. For mining companies, this equates to an increase in profits.

Innovation: Windrow cutting drum unit 4200 SM The second innovation also maximizes profits. This is because Wirtgen‘s newly developed cutting drum unit for the Surface Miner 4200 SM has been specially designed for the windrowing method. Capable of outputs up to 15% higher than a standard cutting drum unit, it will also reduce tool consumption by up to 15%. These advancements are the result of an optimized milling drum design. The essential feature here is the increased tool spacing of 75 mm – this being the horizontal distance between the tool cutting tracks. This boosts the cutting performance so that more minerals can be deposited behind the Surface Miner in windrows. Increased tool spacing also means that there are fewer cutters on the cutting drum – and that means fewer tool changes. The immediate effect: Downtime is also reduced. Overall, the surface miner can mine more minerals over a longer period of time than was possible to date working with a standard cutting drum in windrow mode.

Offering a wide variety of cutting drum configurations, Wirtgen can deliver the most productive cutting drum unit for each application and to match the composition of the material to be mined, both for windrowing and for direct loading via a conveyor belt.

The cutting drum is fitted with fewer cutters than the standard drum working in windrow mode. This cuts tool consumption. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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Kleemann GmbH:

The Kleemann-EVO-Series: powerful mobile crusher plants for flexible application

ith its EVO series, Kleemann GmbH offers the whole range of robust crushing plants for the professional crushing contractors - from the jaw crusher MOBICAT and the impact crusher MOBIREX to the cone crusher MOBICONE. All plants are equipped with the latest technology, which makes them particularly suitable for flexible use in natural stone processing and recycling. They are characterised by a high output and costeffectiveness, combined with low rates of wear.

Flexible plants for high productivity

MOBICAT jaw crusher

All EVO machines have a compact design and are easy to transport. This makes them the right choice for work in changing operation sites. The set-up times are short because the hopper walls and side discharge conveyor can be moved quickly into operating position with hydraulic support. During the development of the EVO series, great importance was attached to a productive material flow. The Continuous Feed System (CFS) thus regulates feeding of the crusher as a function of its filling level. If there is too much material in the crusher, material feed is restricted and, when crusher utilisation is low, the feed is accelerated again without a delay. An optimum material flow is thus guaranteed. A further highlight of the EVO plants is the powerful diesel direct electric drive. The crusher is driven directly, and thus with low losses, via a fluid coupling. The integrated generator generates the current for driving the chutes, screens and conveyor belts. This means that the fuel consumption of the plants is significantly lower than comparable plants with fully hydraulic drives.

The robust jaw crushers MOBICAT MC 100 R EVO and MC 110 R/Z EVO are used both for natural stone extraction as well as recycling. The „R“ version offers a vibrating feeder with integrated slotted grate and the „Z“ version an independent grizzly. The elevated crusher jaw prevents the formation of blockages in the crushing jaw. The crushing gap is determined conveniently at the touch panel and is adjusted hydraulically. As with all EVO plants, control is by means of a clearly arranged and simple-to-operate touch panel.

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MOBIREX impact crusher The MOBIREX impact crushers MR 110 Z EVO 2 and MR 130 Z EVO 2 are equipped with double-deck grizzlies. As the material flow through the plant becomes wider, the throughput is comparable with that of larger impact

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY crushers. MOBIREX plants are equipped with the awardwinning Lock & Turn system, which guarantees safe maintenance. Access to the plant is only possible via a multi-stage safety system and the rotor can be locked conveniently in any position to change the rotor ledges.

MOBICONE cone crusher The cone crushers MOBICONE MCO 9 EVO and MCO 9 S EVO are mainly used in the secondary or tertiary crushing stage. The „S“ version is offered with an optional screening unit. The design of the EVO plants takes all elements into consideration and ensures that all machine components are easily accessible and maintenance tasks are easier to perform. As the tool change of the cone crusher does not require sealing compound, it can be carried out considerably faster than with similar cone crushers.

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

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Plant interlinking for high output For particularly demanding tasks, the EVO plants can be linked with one another without any problems because they have the same drive system. As an optimum material flow was also a focal point in the development of plant interlinking, such combinations also ensure high productivity. The MC 110 Z EVO and MCO 9 EVO, in particular, are ideally tuned to one another and offer a high-quality end product.

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 the United States of Brazil, India and China. Worldwide customer support is provided by 55 own sales and service companies.

The EVO series provides the suitable mobile crusher for a wide range of tasks. (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

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Flexible energy saver:

Asphalt mixing plant BA 4000 in Hauconcourt

The 40 m high plant is completely enclosed. This allows Hauconcourt Enrobés to clearly reduce energy consumption. Another highlight: the lift for personnel and loads. (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

ne of the most modern mixing plants is in operation in Hauconcourt – the BA 4000 with the recycling system RA 180 from Benninghoven. The operator of the plant, Hauconcourt Enrobés, is a company with involvement of the Luxembourg group of companies KarpKneip and the French companies Stradest and Colas and sets great store by energy efficient operation. The plant was therefore equipped with numerous energy saving options from the outset. In addition to this, the operating team is continuously working with Benninghoven to further improve the energy balance – and with great success. The mixing plant has been producing asphalt in Hauconcourt since the autumn of 2011 – even around the clock when required. “We produce everything except mastic asphalt here,” explains mixing foreman Michel Prange. He manages the mixing operation of the BA 4000 from Benninghoven. It is all in the name BA 4000: The heart of the plant – the mixer – has a capacity of four tons. The stationary plant has a mixing capacity of up to 320 t/h. It is still possible, however, to produce individual batches from as little as 500 kg. This allows mixing foreman Prange to supply his customers with standard and special asphalt for large and small construction projects. The required flexibility is provided by the bitumen supply in six separate chambers as well as the large loading silo with sufficient volume for over 400 tons of asphalt mixture. Equipped

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with this, Hauconcourt Enrobés also supplied the asphalt for work on the A4 motorway in 2012 with enormous daily volumes – overall an impressive 90,000 tons were used for the refurbishment.

Careful use of resources The issues of energy efficiency and the careful use of resources were top priorities already during planning of the plant. The mixing plant at Hauconcourt Enrobés is consequently equipped with the recycling system RA 180, a separate drum for processing reclaimed asphalt. “The supplied recycling material is broken down to a maximum

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY size of 10 mm here on the premises,” explains Kai Steffen who is the technical manager for the mixing plant. “Adding 30 % recycling material for load-bearing and binder courses is now standard in France. This allows us to produce material for new road surfaces while still saving precious resources.”

Further development of the recycling drum Kai Steffen, a trained energy systems electrician, is responsible for three mixing plants of the Karp-Kneip group of companies. “In collaboration with Benninghoven, we succeeded in further reducing the energy consumption of the already economical BA 4000.” (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

Re-use of asphalt also presents new challenges, though: “The recycling of milling material can lead to the drums becoming glued up with bitumen.” A close cooperation with the Benninghoven developers in Mühlheim has therefore been working continuously on a further development. This work is of immense importance for Kai Steffen, as he knows: “Asphalt recycling will become increasingly important. Re-using asphalt several times will tend to make the bitumen which we will have to recycle in a few years harder. We will be confronted with this changed situation before long and that is why we are already supporting Benninghoven with the development of solutions now.”

Best possible flexibility through two burners Michel Prange (right) controls the operation from the mixing control station. The monitor on the far right shows the image from one of 10 cameras which are positioned in crucial locations. They always provide him with a good overview of the condition of the entire plant. (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

One highlight of the plant in Hauconcourt is the fuelling using combination burners which can use two fuels: coal dust and oil. Technically the coal dust fuelling features good efficiency and fast adaptation of the fuelling output. “But sometimes oil is significantly cheaper or easier to source. The market is very dynamic,” explains purchaser Pierre Mallinger from Hauconcourt Enrobés. To make flexible use of the fuels despite the volatile market and without energy loss, the company decided on a combination burner. The Benninghoven technology allows fast changeover from one fuel to the next without interrupting the mixing operation. “This cannot be found elsewhere on the market with this level of quality and presents a real advantage for us,” plant specialist Kai Steffen explains.

Lab assistant Loïc Reimringer checks each batch at his own laboratory on site. (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Further improving the good energy balance Hauconcourt Enrobés is also doing well with regard to the energy balance, as the Benninghoven plant is one of the most economical of its kind. It was fully enclosed in a housing from the start to minimise heat losses. Benninghoven is currently working on an intelligent energy monitoring which is to further decrease consumption. The electrical development department at Benninghoven explains the concept as follows: “In the future, we will be monitoring many energy consuming elements in the plant with sensors. Units which are only running under partial load or in no-load operation will then be turned down or even shut off completely. This reduces peak loads while also lowering energy and heating requirements.” Practical feedback comes from Kai Steffen at Hauconcourt Enrobés.

Foamed bitumen also available

Controlling the combination burners: The plant is equipped with two burners of this type which are operated with oil or coal dust. Changeover can be effected quickly without interrupting operation. (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

Everything spotless: Industrial extractors on each level ensure a clean plant (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

In addition to the four ton mixer, a tour through the plant reveals state-of-the-art technology in the form of foamed bitumen addition. It is one of the solutions requiring little energy. The reason: During asphalt bitumen production with foamed bitumen, the mineral grain has to be heated significantly less than in conventional production processes. Hauconcourt Enrobés is experiencing increased demand for this as more and more projects require an energysaving mixing process.

Great praise for the service In addition to all technical features, the service is also an essential aspect for the success as a supplier of asphalt mixtures. Kai Steffen is full of praise for Benninghoven on this: “The service works extremely well. And if we have a defective part, we get a replacement within the shortest time possible to keep production running. That is the service as we have known and appreciated it for many years and we can see that the service level has remained unchanged even now after integration of Benninghoven into the Wirtgen Group. In summary: ‘We are very satisfied!’ ”

Technical data: • Max. mixing output: 320 t/h • Max. recycling addition: 180 t/h • Capacity of loading silo: > 400 t • Bitumen capacity: 6 x 45 t (3 double chamber tanks)

Metering systems for granulate, pigment, wax • Polymer bitumen production plant • 12 RAP hoppers with 12 m³ each • 2 RC hoppers with 15 m³ each

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Primarily produced asphalt mixtures: • BBS 0/10 asphalt concrete • BBSG 0/10 asphalt concrete for BS and DS • BBSG = Béton Bitumineux Semi-Grenu, thickness approx. 6 cm. • EME base - Enrobé à Module Élevé • GB 0/14 Grave-Bitume (crushed stone base?)

Operation of the plant with 4 persons: • Mixing foreman: Michel Prange • Man at weighing / mechanic: incent Brausch • Wheel loader driver: Michael Vaguenez • Lab assistant; Loïc Reimringer

More than 12 RAP hoppers for new mineral materials and 2 RAP hoppers for recycling materials provide the cold feed system. The materials are fed into the mixer according to the recipe over belt weighers and precise weighing systems. (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

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Contact: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG Lars Henrich Industriegelände 54486 Mülheim an der Mosel Germany Tel.: +49 – 6534 – 189 0 Fax: +49 – 6534 – 89 70 E-Mail: info@benninghoven.com Internet: www.benninghoven.com

Benninghoven – a strong brand of the Wirtgen Group Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG is a member company of the Wirtgen Group, an expanding and international group of companies doing business in the construction equipment industry. This Group includes the five well-known brands, Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann and Benninghoven with their headquarters in Germany and local production sites in Brazil, India and China. Worldwide customer support is provided by its 55 own sales and service companies. Within Wirtgen Group, Benninghoven offers innovative sollutions to the asphalt industry, provides a complete range of mobile and static asphalt plants and their components.

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TOTAL COMMITMENT: COMMISSIONING A

“TBA 4000 UC” IN NORWAY

he Benninghoven team brought their entire experience and know-how to bear to ensure that the asphalt mixing plant for Veidekke in Norway could be started up punctually despite the tight schedule and specific requirements. The Concept type “TBA 4000 UC” asphalt mixing plant towers a full 33 m into the blue Norwegian sky over Sörli. “I feel proud whenever a plant starts mixing for the first time and the customer is happy,” says Rolf-Bernd. Leimbrock, Sales Manager for Benninghoven. Strenuous weeks lay behind him and the entire Benninghoven team before the plant was able to start mixing for the Veidekke company in May 2014. “The schedule was really tight, and we had to meet special requirements as well as various logistics obstacles during transport, but they did not deter us, for precisely that is our job.” The teams in Mülheim (Mosel) and Wittlich started their planning work even before the order was officially received from Norway at the end of January, following intensive consultations and successful negotiations. The reason for their early

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start was that Veidekke was counting on the plant and its mixing capacity of 320 tons per hour being available for an important project not later than May. The biggest challenge for the Benninghoven engineers was the minimum stack height of 20 m prescribed in Norway. “Because the plant was to be built on mobile foundations, our development team had to adapt the standard plant to meet the individual requirements,” reports Leimbrock. For this reason, Benninghoven developed a special foundation frame for the stack and filter dust collection unit allowing both components to be freely positioned without bracing. “The narrow time frame specified called for additional concepts in order to make up time during assembly,” explains Leimbrock. The required modules were therefore

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Mobile foundations allow the plant to be relocated without difficulty in Sörli, Norway. (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

are always fraught with uncertainties. Delays in the official processing of applications are everyday occurrences when preparing deliveries. But for the accompanying police vehicles to be deployed to other locations at short notice was a new experience – and one that delayed the journey for several days. “After all, we’re not sending small parcels by surface mail; we’ve knocked down a tenstorey building into its individual parts and sent them off,” says Leimbrock. That’s why you simply have to be prepared for all eventualities. The mixing plant was handed over on schedule thanks to early planning, an efficient production phase, an ample buffer in transport route planning and quick assembly through the use of ready-to-operate sections that had been prefitted with wiring and piping. But first there were intensive training courses for the Veidekke personnel

selected by the Engineering department even before the order finally arrived from Sörli, thus minimizing possible delays in the event of confirmation.

A giant on the move In the run-up, coordinated production planning simplified the task of organizing the collection dates for individual components, since no fewer than 58 trucks and heavy goods vehicles were needed for the 1,500 km journey from the Eifel region to Norway. As Leimbrock commented, “Considering the immense number of complex transports required, it is important that all work steps dovetail perfectly, as it is by no means certain that all the required transport permits will be available in good time.” In this project too, Benninghoven and its logistics partner once again discovered that international transports of heavy goods Successful handover: Ingvald Askeland, Hans-Petter Skjedsvold and Rolf-Bernd Leimbrock (from left to right). (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY introducing them to the new technology and modern BLS control system which records all the parameters needed for calculation and simplifies cost control. “Qualified training is an integral part of the start-up procedure and helps the customers, no matter how experienced, to make full use of a plant’s capacities from the very first day,” explains Leimbrock. And that is exactly what Veidekke is doing. Thanks to the new plant, the company can load up to ten trucks per hour with asphalt. The mixing capacity of 320 tons per hour is attributable, among other things, to the variable-frequency drying drum, the combined burner for liquefied gas and oil, as well as the six-deck screen. Other characteristic features of the plant include the two-line system supplying bitumen, a hot aggregate bin unit with a capacity of 80 tons, a mix storage silo for 346 tons in six compartments, and the multi-variable feed option for up to 40% recycling material. Mobile foundations allow the “TBA 4000 UC” to be relocated without difficulty. Generously dimensioned walkways to all sections ensure optimum access for maintenance and inspection. The plant went into operation in May 2014. After one year of operation, in which it processed 170,000 tons by the reckoning of Veidekke’s Hans-Petter Skjedsvold, the longstanding customer decided in March 2015 to purchase another plant from the mixing plant specialists. The company ordered a TBA 3000 which is scheduled to start operation in Norway in June 2015.

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Benninghoven – a strong brand of the Wirtgen Group Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG is a member company of the Wirtgen Group, an expanding and international group of companies doing business in the construction equipment industry.This Group includes the five well-known brands, Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann and Benninghoven with their headquarters in Germany and local production sites in Brazil, India and China. Worldwide customer support is provided by its 55 own sales and service companies. Within Wirtgen Group, Benninghoven offers innovative sollutions to the asphalt industry, provides a complete range of mobile and static asphalt plants and their components.

The plant processed 170,000 tons in its very first year. (Photo: Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG)

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Sandvik jaw crusher UJ310

Sandvik AB | Sandvik Construction Stockholm | Sweden

Customer demand sees European premiere for UJ310 jaw crusher

Since the end of May the Sandvik UJ310 has been working in armorstone and aggregates production in the Polish sandstone quarry Kamienołom Barwałd. (Photo: Sandvik)

andvik Construction has extended its offering into the European market with the introduction of a wheeled jaw crusher, the Sandvik UJ310. The first such UJ310 in Europe has been S delivered to Polish sandstone producing company, Kamieniołom Barwałd, in May of this year. Its unique features are playing a key role in meeting the companies demanding production targets. The fully electrical system on the crusher makes it suitable for recycling and quarrying companies who require the productivity of Sandvik Equipment, but without the onsite mobility of tracked solutions.

Since the end of May 2015, the CE certified Sandvik UJ310, the first delivered into Europe, has been working in the south of Poland. Acquired by the sandstone producing company Kamieniołom Barwałd, the 52.5 ton plant was supplied by Sandvik’s Polish distributor Grausch & Grausch, to work as a primary crusher on its armorstone and aggregates production line. Although wheel mounted, the UJ310 has proved able to still deliver a more flexible solution than semi-stationary plants, being easily relocated to where it is most needed.

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Proven concept fills “European“ gap Compared to their track mounted mobile counterparts, wheeled crushers with performances of around 300 tph are rarely found in Europe. In Asia, and other markets however customer requirements have proved quite different, with Sandvik Construction supplying a range of semi-mobile crushers that have proved ideal for customers’ real needs. A portfolio of wheeled units within the 35-50 tons range consists of 15 models. This covers all relevant crushing technologies for virtually any application and production stages in the mineral and aggregates industries.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Normally mounted on the chassis, the central electronic unit with energy management and operation control has been placed in Barwałd beneath the Sandvik UJ310. (Photo: Sandvik)

widely autarkic units they can work standalone or are easily integrated components in multi-stage production lines.

High standards at work Built to international manufacturing standards, the models are produced at Sandvik Asia’s facilities in Pune, India. Proven and renowned, Sandvik’s core components (crushers, feeders, conveyors, etc.) all guarantee the plant’s high performance characteristics. The company’s high standards on quality, safety and environmental sustainability are met through modern construction technologies drawing on cooperation with and the expertise of Sandvik’s worldwide operations. Developed and built for the actual practicalities of customer operations, the plants are designed for a quick set-up even within difficult working conditions. The features found on the range deliver a reliable, trouble-free operation with easy maintenance with user-friendliness inbuilt. As

At the heart of the UJ310 is the single-toggle CJ411 jaw crusher with a large opening of 1045 x 840 mm and maximum feed size of 750 mm. Material is fed into the 15 m³ standard hopper and through the vibrating feeder, SW1253H, which has a 1.5 m grizzly section with adjustable gaps of 90/105/120 mm. Fines and intermediate fractions are removed, and an optional wire cloth screen beneath the grizzly (900 mm x 1160 mm) is available to separate the fines from the intermediate fraction. The fines are then removed onto a side conveyor; the intermediate fraction is re-circulated through a by-pass chute on the 1000 mm main conveyor to be stockpiled together with the crushed product or fed onto the next production stage. This configuration guarantees the plant’s high output capacity, which in quarrying operations can achieve up to 325 tph at a CSS of 125 mm.

Left: With the hopper extension the feeder volume of the Sandvik UJ310 on three-axle chassis was increased to 55 m³. (Photo: Sandvik)

Right: The 1000 mm main conveyor discharges to the 1200 mm stack conveyor which was also supplied by Grausch & Grausch. (Photo: Sandvik)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Celebrating a successful European premiere (from left): Tymoteusz Pilor, Product Manager Grausch & Grausch, Rafał Sowula, Vice President Kamienołom Barwałd, President Tomasz Kasprzyk. (Photo: Sandvik)

The total power of the electrical drive is 134 kW (crusher: 110 kW, feeder: 2 x 6.63 kW, main conveyor: 11 kW). All drive controls are housed in a central control panel unit and power is supplied through a mains or separate power set. The fully electrical drive ensures high energy efficiency with low emissions and easy operation of the plant. A frequency inverter allows the step less control of the feeder speed via remote control with emergency stop, which controls the feed rate and local control of the feeder speed.

All structural and chassis components of the 52,2 ton three-axle unit have been optimized for static and dynamic characteristics using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). This ensures safe transport via a low-loader, but enables short setup times with quick positioning on six landing legs. Spacious and solid maintenance platforms allow easy access for carrying out service and safe monitoring of the plant. Safety guards and covers on all moving parts are supplied as standard, as well as dust suppression through water sprinklers which are fitted on the crusher feed and discharge conveyor chutes.

In Barwałd natural fines are discharged by a side conveyor. The intermediate fraction is recirculated to the main product conveyor via bypass cute. (Photo: Sandvik)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Customer provides the impetus Sandvik Construction’s Polish distributor, Grausch & Grausch, recognized that the technical concept of the UJ310 could meet the needs of European customers. This gave Sandvik the impetus to complete the CE-certification of the model, which has proved to be particularly successful in the Indian market. The first European model has replaced a 150-200 tph primary crusher of Polish company Kamienołom Barwałd, a longstanding customer of Grausch & Grausch. Founded in 1997, the company is based some 40 km south-west of Krakow. Its primary operations are quarrying sandstone, which is partially converted into natural building stone products, but is mainly processed into armorstones (63/130, 130/200, 130/350 mm) and road construction material. Annual production is in the region of 250,000 to 300,000 tons, with demand for the quarry’s products being very high.

The wheeled jaw crusher has been integrated as primary unit in the existing installation. (Photo: Sandvik)

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The use of the UJ310 has been driven by the needs and requirements of Kamieniołom Barwałd. “With this background and taking into consideration the easier integration into the quarrying organization and existing processing lines, the customer favored a semi-stationary solution from the start,” says Tymoteusz Pilor, Grausch & Grausch’s Product Manager for Sandvik crushing and screening technology. “Of course we evaluated the ‘stationary’ operation of a tracked machine or the installation of a modular crusher unit, but economic aspects had to be considered, especially regarding Sandvik’s wheeled crusher technology, specifically adapted with hopper extensions and additional product conveyors have proved quite attractive. In fact the UJ310 meets the actual and future performance requirements very well and ensures low operating costs due to the exceptionally low power consumption.” The unit was manufactured and fully tested, gaining CE accreditation, and complies with all current safety regulations. Due to the customer’s specific requirements, and working with a local engineering specialist, Grausch & Grausch provided a 55 m³ hopper extension and two additional conveyors for natural fines and the feeding of the follow-on processing stages.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Convincing concept After the first month’s production Tymoteusz Pilor is convinced about the success of the project and recognizes further market opportunities for the wheeled Sandvik UJ310. “Customer feedback from the start has been very positive. After the usual fine adjustments, the operation is running trouble-free in combination with the existing processing stages. Our customer has already noticed the low energy requirements and cost savings and is delighted with the outcome. After just one month’s operation the fully electrical UJ310 has saved our customer almost 10-15,000 Euro compared to a similar diesel driven unit.” Due to the success of the UJ310 at Kamieniołom Barwałd’s quarry Pilor already sees new projects on the horizon. “In addition to smaller and medium-sized quarry companies we also expect great interest from stationary recyclers. Together with cost advantages, the highly productive UJ310 brings advantages for both sectors with regards to simplification of permits compared to stationary plants.” He concludes with an optimistic assessment for the future of the UJ310 in Europe: “With the wheeled jaw crusher, Sandvik offers a unique product to the market with very few comparable alternatives. The fact that the Sandvik UJ310 is a ‘global product’ with many units produced also positively effects investment costs.” Grausch & Grausch, founded in 1993, is a construction equipment specialist headquartered in Złotkowo, near Poznan. In 2007 the company had 50 employees and began marketing the Extec range of mobile equipment, which following Extec’s acquisition by Sandvik seamlessly led to the cooperation with Sandvik Construction in 2011. Since 2013 Grausch & Grausch is also the authorised distributor for the Sandvik Construction stationary crushing and screening as well as surface drilling product lines.

Sandvik Group Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering advanced products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We have 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 2014 the Group had about 47,000 employees and representation in approximately 130 countries, with sales of about 89,000 million SEK. Sandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group providing solutions for virtually any construction industry application encompassing such diverse businesses as 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 2014 sales were about 9,000 million SEK, with approximately 3,000 employees.

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Since the end of May the Sandvik UJ310 has been working in armorstone and aggregates production in the Polish sandstone quarry Kamienołom Barwałd. (Photo: Sandvik)

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Velardeña, Mexico: Zeroing in on zinc

The crew of Sandvik employees on site help the mine, and its equipment, run smoothly. (Photo: Sandvik / Joshua Drake)

elardeña, Mexico: Among arid, sparsely populated hills sits Mexico’s most productive zinc mine. Every day, 6,000 tonnes of rock are hauled out of the mine, the bulk of them on 40-tonne V Sandvik Mining trucks. Those trucks, and other equipment maintained around the clock by an on-site Sandvik Mining team, keep the mine moving.

In the rocky hills of northern Mexico, thickly covered with prickly desert brush, an area rich with minerals and mining history is meeting modern technology. Mexican mining company Industrias Peñoles acquired the Velardeña mine in 2005 and is now breathing new life into the region, having discovered a 30-million-tonne zinc deposit there.

support the mine as it is excavated. On top of the equipment, Sandvik has a service and maintenance agreement with Peñoles to ensure all the machinery is constantly running efficiently. The relationship has proven valuable.

A complete solution To meet ambitious production goals for the Velardeña mine, Peñoles uses six Sandvik Mining trucks to haul thousands of tonnes of zinc out of a section of the underground mine that stretches across two kilometres and descends 200 metres into the earth. The company also uses 15 Sandvik underground loaders, seven mining jumbos to drill through rock and three rock support drill rigs to

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One of the challenges for the mine is maintaining its production goal of 6,000 tonnes every day. (Photo: Sandvik / Joshua Drake)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY On-site assistance Some 200 metres below the earth, on the mine’s seventh level, Sandvik has a workshop where workers provide preventive and corrective maintenance. In contrast to some of the darker tunnels, the workshop is a brightly lit underground oasis, with even some potted houseplants adding a bit of green to the atmosphere. Sandvik provides support service for the equipment to ensure that it’s always available. (Photo: Sandvik / Joshua Drake)

“Having the maintenance done by Sandvik, with its own mechanics, gives us an assurance of proficiency, and we don’t have to worry about the upkeep of the equipment,” says Hugo Alberto Palacios Martinez, general manager at Peñoles. Palacios Martinez oversees all operations at the Velardeña mine, and he believes the service programme is a big part of the mine’s successful operation. With its fleet of six Sandvik TH540 trucks, Velardeña is the first Peñoles mine to use the low-profile trucks. “For us it’s something new,” Palacios Martinez says. “We’re the first Peñoles mine in Mexico using this type of vehicle. Normally traditional 20- to 30-tonne trucks are used.”

Keeping productivity and safety levels high Because Sandvik technicians are on hand around the clock, the 40-tonne capacity trucks are always ready to haul zinc out of the mine faster, requiring fewer trips to meet the mine’s high production demands.

“As part of the service agreement, Sandvik has three groups of about 10 technicians who take shifts working in the mine,” says Daniel Calderon, Sandvik contract supervisor at Velardeña.

About Industrias Peñoles: Peñoles, a Mexican mining and chemicals group owned by the business conglomerate Grupo Bal, is the world’s largest producer of refined silver and metallic bismuth. It’s also a major producer of zinc and sodium sulphate and a leading regional producer of gold and silver. Its operations include nine underground mines, two open pit mines and the refining complex Met-Mex Peñoles in the Mexican state of Coahuila. The Mexico City-based company was founded in 1887. It started operations at the Velardeña mine in May 2013, and the site has quickly become the country’s leading producer of zinc.

Upon entering the modern Velardeña mine site, the company’s commitment to safety and efficiency becomes readily apparent. Productivity is evident immediately as truck engines hum constantly and crushed rock pours continuously into a massive dome that helps reduce dust at the site as minerals are pulverized before making the trip to the company’s refining complex in Torreón. With the Sandvik crew helping to keep the vehicles running safely and efficiently, drivers have more confidence when handling the equipment. (Photo: Sandvik / Joshua Drake)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Given that the mine is in constant operation, Sandvik employees are key to making sure that downtime doesn’t hold up productivity. “We provide support service to the equipment all the time to maintain it and ensure that it’s always available,” Calderon says. That aspect is crucial for Peñoles. “One of the challenges for the mine is maintaining its production goal of 6,000 tonnes every day,” says mine supervisor Gabriel Duran Lopez, who manages Velardeña’s underground operations. Not only do Sandvik trucks haul heavier loads than traditional ones, they also fit better and manoeuvre more effectively in the underground caverns. Because it takes fewer trucks to carry material out of the mine to be pulverized up in the massive dome, that means fewer vehicles are spewing emissions into an enclosed space. Also, with the Sandvik crew helping to keep them running safely and efficiently, drivers have more confidence when handling the equipment.

Training expertise “My crew doesn’t necessarily have the expertise to provide all the needed maintenance to Sandvik equipment, and for that reason it’s beneficial to have the Sandvik team on hand to tune up their own equipment,” says Luis Sifuentes Diosdado, head of maintenance, Peñoles. That service is of utmost importance for someone like Maria Isabel Avila Torres, who drives one of the trucks hauling minerals out of the mine. “Driving a vehicle of that size was challenging at first,” she says. “And while it’s still not necessarily easy, I’m able to live up to the task with the training I’ve received.” Safe driving in the tight confines of the mine is crucial, and knowing that the Sandvik team has provided complete service adds to her confidence. Avila Torres’s hometown is Velardeña, the village that sits directly beside the mine, and she says Peñoles has played an important role in the community, giving people job opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t exist. “It’s very important because right now there’s no other employment,” she says. On a global level, Mexico is among the world’s top 10 producers of zinc. Last year, before Velardeña completed its first year of production, Mexico was the world’s seventh-

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largest zinc producer, according to the US Geological Survey’s Mineral Commodity Summaries 2014. Ultimately, that zinc will become a key component in providing corrosion protection for galvanized steel or an important ingredient in many nutritional supplements, as the mineral is necessary for the healthy growth of humans, animals and plants. Mining isn’t new in Velardeña, an area with deposits of lead, copper and gold, and the small village there is largely dependent on the mining economy. “It’s been more than 400 years since the discovery of ore here, and it has been worked on in different eras, from the Spanish colonial era to the present,” Palacios Martinez says. The mine is situated in an arid, sparsely populated, geologically diverse area in the Mexican state of Durango, just across the state line from Coahuila where the Peñoles refining complex is located.

The most important resource Peñoles and Sandvik both work hard at Velardeña to use the latest technology to extract valuable materials from the earth in a cost-effective manner, but an essential component is people. While providing hundreds of jobs for locals who otherwise might not have one, the mine aims to create a safe working environment for those workers and reduce the environmental impact on the area. These values are carried throughout the work of Industrias Peñoles and Sandvik, and they are clearly evident at Velardeña.

Sandvik equipment at Velardeña • 11 Sandvik LH410 underground loaders • Six Sandvik TH540 underground trucks • Six Sandvik DD311 mining jumbos • Three Sandvik LH517 underground loaders • Two Sandvik DS310 rock support drill rigs • One Sandvik LH307 underground loader • One Sandvik DS311 rock support drill rig • One Sandvik DD310 mining jumbo

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Sandvik maintenance at Velardeña: Velardeña is the first Industrias Peñoles mine to use Sandvik TH540 underground trucks, which are specifically designed to carry heavy loads and manoeuvre in tight conditions. Peñoles uses six of the trucks at Velardeña. Other Sandvik equipment at the mine includes 15 underground loaders, seven mining jumbos and three rock support drill rigs. A key component of the Sandvik role at Velardeña is the service and maintenance agreement it has with Peñoles. The mine is in constant operation, and that means all equipment must continuously run safely and efficiently. To ensure a high level of service, Sandvik has a roughly 40-member unit overseeing equipment at the mine. That includes three teams of technicians – two groups with 10 members and one with nine – who rotate shifts servicing the equipment. Each group has its own facilitator, and a fourth facilitator oversees the entire service agreement. In this way, Sandvik employees provide preventive and corrective maintenance to all their equipment at the mine. In addition, there’s a Sandvik representative monitoring security, another overseeing stock and equipment and one handling scheduling, giving the company a fully operational team at the site.

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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Hugo Alberto Palacios Martinez, general manager at Peñoles, believes the service programme is a big part of the mine’s success. (Photo: Sandvik / Joshua Drake)

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Midas touch: Midas is a tiny town with huge history

Only a handful call the tiny town of Midas home year-round, and some who grew up here have moved back to retire. (Photo: Sandvik / Eric Gourley)

idas is a tiny town with huge history. Born from a gold discovery more than 100 years ago, this sleepy community in remote northern Nevada isn’t the bustling hub of activity it once M was. Today, a replica of a 1920s-era gas station sits in the middle of Main Street, a tree-lined dirt road where boxing legend Jack Dempsey famously trained for his heavyweight comeback during the same decade. An hour’s drive northeast of Interstate 80 along a series of state routes and unpaved but well-maintained access roads, Midas sits at the base of the Snowstorm Mountains, a favourite regional recreation area for hiking, fishing and big game hunting. Only a handful call Midas home year-round, and some who grew up here have moved back to retire. The Midas Saloon and Dinner House, the town’s only operating business today, draws diners from large nearby towns Battle Mountain (80 kilometres away), Winnemucca (100 kilometres) and even Elko (145 kilometres) for its burgers and prime rib dinners. The saloon’s weekly reservationsrequired Mexican night always sells out and the Friday night potluck is also popular. On Saturday nights, the “buckaroo” happy hour features steeply discounted drinks — cowboy hats required.

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Golden history

Midas was born from a gold discovery at the base of the Owyhee Bluffs in 1907. Initially named Gold Circle but later renamed Midas by the federal government, the mining district produced millions of dollars of gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc over the next 15 years. Mining continued in the area for another two decades until the U.S. entered World War II. The government’s War Production Board issued Limitation Order L-208 in October 1942, classifying gold production as non-essential and closing most mines so workers could instead support the war effort.

The Midas Saloon and Dinner House (Photo: Sandvik / Eric Gourley)

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Klondex acquired the Merrill Crow processing facility and milling equipment with its purchase of the Midas operation in February 2014. (Photo: Sandvik / Eric Gourley)

More than 50 years later, Newmont brought mining back to the district on a scale that likely would have been incomprehensible to the area’s first miners. The Midas mine beneath the hills a stone’s throw east of the town started producing gold and silver in 1998, and churned out around 200,000 ounces of gold during its peak years — more in one year than the district’s first 90 years combined. All told, the high-grade, narrow-vein epithermal deposit produced around 2 million ounces of gold and 27 million ounces of silver between 1998 and 2013.

New life Klondex Mines Ltd., a growing gold and silver producer developing its flagship Fire Creek property 160 kilometres to the south, acquired the Midas operation from Newmont in mid-February 2014. The acquisition included the underground mine, related support infrastructure and mining equipment and, perhaps most importantly, the Merrill Crow processing facility and milling equipment.

More importantly, reducing our operating costs allows us to operate at different metal prices. If gold were to drop below 700 dollars an ounce, Klondex remains economic. This is what’s very different and exciting about our company.”

Happy homecoming Huet and mine manager Sid Tolbert, like many of their 100-plus colleagues at Midas, have history at the mine. Huet, a 26-year industry veteran, spent 10 years mining underground in his native Canada before returning to school to finish a four-year mining degree. Upon completion, he took a general foreman job at Midas and was promoted three times during a seven-year stint under Newmont ownership, only leaving his General Manager position to build the Hollister mine 18 miles east.

“Despite the outstanding upside of Fire Creek, we were always missing something, and that was a mill,” says Paul Huet, Klondex President and CEO. “Toll milling in Nevada is not always easy. Having our own mill allows us to provide our own destiny. We can pour gold whenever we generate it. We can reduce our operating costs. Klondex will employ five different mining methods at Midas to shrink dilution and produce quality ounces. (Photo: Sandvik / Eric Gourley)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Mine general foreman Tim Crouch and mine manager Sid Tolbert oversee the Midas operation for Klondex. (Photo: Sandvik / Eric Gourley)

Sid Tolbert, mine manager. (Photo: Sandvik / Eric Gourley)

“This is why Midas is so unique to us,” says Huet, who joined Klondex less than two years ago to build its Fire Creek operation. “I’ve got a lot of experience, a lot of good history here. This is an amazing site. Many of the employees that I’m having the opportunity to work with I hired myself here 10 years ago, so this is a very interesting time in my life. Coming back to buy the asset is a huge, huge step and a real thrill for all of us.”

“Midas has primarily been a long-hole stope mining method and we’re going to change that,” Tolbert says. “We’re going to be bringing in some much narrower-vein mining methods, some cut-and-fill, some shrink-stope style mining. We’ll have five different mining methods here at Midas, mainly looking at how we can mine quality ounces without all the tonnes, shrink our dilution down and just mine quality ounces.”

Tolbert spent 14 of his 22 years in the mining industry at Midas under the operation’s previous owners. He also ascended the ranks, arriving as a miner in 1998 and departing in 2012 as operations superintendent before returning as mine manager for Klondex.

Klondex also initiated an underground exploration drilling program in March 2014 to develop the southern portion of the mine’s eastern veins, drilling 3,702 metres during the first quarter.

“I’m excited to be back here at Midas to continue what we started when I was here previously,” Tolbert says. “The potential at Midas is huge. We’ve got some good targets for drilling and extending the mine life and continuing to advance and grow this resource.”

Eager to explore Klondex’s initial blast rounds at Midas just days after assuming ownership exposed high-grade gold and silver veins in an area along strike from the existing workings on the 905 vein. Since encountering the zone, Klondex has extended the drift 28 metres along strike of the vein. It will serve as a primary drilling and mucking horizon for future long-hole stoping, one of several mining methods Klondex plans to employ at Midas.

“We’ll primarily be looking at the east in the short term and then district-wide we’ll be starting to look all over our land package for new opportunities,” Tolbert says.

Eliminating maintenance hassles Klondex is able to focus on production and its core business processes thanks to an asset reliability agreement with partner Sandvik Mining. Under the contract, Sandvik

Longtime miner Bob Crouch operates a Sandvik DD311 single-boom jumbo at Midas. (Photo: Sandvik / Eric Gourley)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Klondex President and CEO Paul Huet and mine manager Sid Tolbert, like many of their 100-plus colleagues at Midas, have history at the northern Nevada operation. (Photo: Sandvik / Eric Gourley)

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About Klondex: Founded in 1971, Vancouver-headquartered Klondex Mines Ltd. explores, develops and mines gold and silver deposits in north central Nevada. Klondex is currently operating an ongoing bulk sampling program at its flagship Fire Creek property, an 11,000-acre (17-square-mile) area situated at the cross-section of the Northern Nevada Rift and the Battle Mountain Trend. The high-grade, narrow-vein epithermal deposit is similar to Klondex’s producing Midas mine, which is located around 160 kilometres north of Fire Creek. Klondex acquired the Midas mine and ore milling facility in early 2014. The company currently has three other gold exploration properties in Nevada. handles on-site maintenance of all mobile equipment at Midas and Fire Creek, which includes many of the OEM’s own drills and loaders. “We have a lot of advantages using Sandvik,” Huet says. “They’re experts in repairing equipment, sourcing the equipment and providing spare parts. Having Sandvik as a partner reduces our risk. For us, having a partner like Sandvik is very critical to our overall costs.”

Missing link Klondex began operating its much-needed mill on February 19, 2014, only a week after assuming ownership. The mill can process as many as 1,200 tonnes per day and is fed a blend of mineralized materials from Midas and Fire Creek, the latter of which is trucked in at a haulage cost of around 32 USD per tonne.

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Over the last five weeks of Q1 2014, the mill processed nearly 14,000 tonnes of Midas material and 7,766 tonnes of Fire Creek material containing a combined 11,253 ounces of gold and more than 150,000 ounces of silver. Klondex poured its first gold and silver bars in March 2014 and soon earned the first revenue from sales of precious metals in the company’s history. “Last year and this year are pivotal years for the company,” Huet says. “They’re transformational, in the fact that the company’s gone into production. For the first time ever, Klondex is actually pouring doré gold bars. These are truly exciting times.”

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Sao Luís, Brazil: The bigger, the better

Efficient port operations ensure Vale meets all of its productivity goals. (Photo: Sandvik / Annika Sundström)

ao Luís, Brazil. Sandvik PL400, the biggest shiploaders the world; Vale, the world’s biggest iron ore producer; Carajás, the world’s biggest open pit iron ore mine; Valemax, a fleet of the world’s biggest bulk cargo ships. Everything about the Pier IV operations at the Ponta da Madeira Terminal is big. With Vale’s S11D project under way, it is set to become even bigger.

The colossal Sandvik PL400 shiploaders move with extreme precision on South Pier IV at the Ponta da Madeira Terminal in the harbour of São Luís, just south of the equator in northern Brazil. The shiploaders are the biggest ones in the world and position themselves alternatively over the cargo ship’s huge loading compartments. As one of them moves towards a new compartment, the other is already in place over another and immediately starts to jet iron ore onto the ship.

loaded and ready to leave for destinations in Asia (China, Korea and Japan), the Middle East (Oman) and Europe (Germany and England). The efficiency of these huge ships results in a 35 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne of ore transported.

Within 48 hours, the Valemax ship, the largest ore carrier in the world with a transportation capacity of 400,000 tonnes, is fully

Vale‘s productivity benefits from the attention to safety, as that reduces the chance of losses from accidents. (Photo: Sandvik / Annika Sundström)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Vale has exported iron ore from the Ponta da Madeira Terminal for nearly 30 years, but now operations are even more efficient than ever. (Photo: Sandvik / Annika Sundström)

Vale has been exporting iron ore from the Ponta da Madeira Terminal for nearly 30 years. The company is the world’s largest producer of iron ore and pellets (small lumps of iron ore particles), essential to the manufacture of steel. Its partnership with Sandvik has been going for 10 years.

The export increase follows the S11D project at Carajás, Vale’s biggest operation, located in the Amazon region in northern Brazil. The project, a USD 19.5 billion investment, was started in 2013 and aims to mine iron in a less expensive and more environmentally friendly way.

“Sandvik equipment makes things run a bit more smoothly,” says Jorge Candreva, operational leader, Vale. “It’s a good partnership. The communication between us is very straightforward, and we benefit from the high-quality products and deliveries from Sandvik.”

Best in class

Vale has signed contracts for two berths, South and North, at Pier IV with a total of four Sandvik PL400 shiploaders. The South berth is already in use and has boosted annual exports to 150 million tonnes. When the North Pier IV is ready, that number will increase to 230 million tonnes per year.

The iron ore from Carajás is considered the highest quality in the world, and production is expected to start in the second half of 2016. By 2018, production will reach 90 million tonnes per year. Right now, 504 kilometres of new railway are being built, and 226 kilometres of existing railway are being upgraded. Once finished, the project will use rail systems – which are better for the environment and also solves the costly issue

Huge Sandvik PL400 shiploaders move with precision on South Pier IV at the Ponta da Madeira Terminal in the harbour of São Luís in Brazil. (Photo: Sandvik / Annika Sundström)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY of finding skilled staff in the remote area. The project will result in less consumption of water and fuel – reductions of 93 percent and 77 percent respectively – which in turn will cut greenhouse gas emissions in half. Electricity consumption will also be reduced by 18,000 megawatthours per year. Iron rocks from Carajás are already being delivered to the port in São Luís by the longest trains in the world, measuring 330 railroad cars. The material is dumped in the stockyard in São Luís by the railcar dumpers, and reclaimers put the material on the Sandvik PC200 in-plant conveyor belts that transport the iron ore some three kilometres out to the pier. Operations are carried out 24 hours a day, every day. “The operations require a large staff,” says Ricardo Fonseca, manager of the port operations at Vale. One of the people involved in this giant operation is operator trainee Sonale Lima. Supervised by Fonseca, she is working in the cabin some 25 metres above the ground in one of the Sandvik shiploaders at South Pier IV. Lima is supervising the iron ore streaming right below the command cabin at the end of the long boom. The boom can turn from side to side, back and forth, and up and down to distribute the product evenly in the ships. “The shiploaders are very easy to use,” Lima says. “The cabin is comfortable, and it’s simple to operate the bridge.” Suddenly she stops everything and stands up, leaning forward to get a better look into the cargo space below. The ore waits on the loading belt until she sits down and restarts the process.

About Vale: Vale, a Brazilian multinational mining company, is the world’s largest producer of iron ore, with a system capacity of 423.4 million tonnes per year. It supplies customers all over the world. It currently employs more than 100,000 people globally, including outsourced workers. The Ponta da Madeira Marine Terminal is the second-largest port in Brazil in terms of cargo loaded. The terminal handles ships with capacity up to 400,000 tonnes. Pier IV, with the fifth and sixth shipping lines completed, will increase Vale’s export capacity from 110 million tonnes a year to 230 million tonnes.

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S11D project The Serra Sul S11D and CLN S11D projects, consists of development of a mine and processing plant located in the Southern range of Carajás, in the Brazilian state of Pará, with an estimated nominal capacity of 90 million tonnes of iron ore a year. The CLN S11D project includes investments in railways and ports, increasing the estimated nominal logistics capacity of the Carajás Railway and of Ponta da Madeira maritime terminal to about 230 million tonnes a year.

She was checking that the material is loaded evenly, an extremely important part of the process. As the shiploaders move above the compartments on the big vessel, they distribute the ore in perfect balance and get the most material possible into the cargo space. Operations are managed by two joysticks and are automated through a touch-screen computer that tells the exact volume of iron ore that is loaded onto the ship. It’s precision work executed by mammoth equipment. Back on the ground, equipment operator Jose de Oliveira describes the novelty of having two alternating shiploaders load ore onto the ship. “As we can see, one of the shiploaders is positioned over the hold and the other shiploader is finishing loading a hold on the other end, thus eliminating the time of switching holds,” says Oliveira, who has worked at Vale for 28 years. “The traditional switching operation demands the iron ore flow to be interrupted, and during this time there can’t be material on the belt conveyor, so that they can manoeuvre the loader to the next hold,” he says. “At Pier IV, since we have two loaders that work alternately, we can eliminate the switching time. While one is operating, the other is already positioning itself in the next hold, and then switching is done without interrupting the iron ore flow. The change between loaders can be made without idle time. This is a significant gain for the company in terms of productivity, because it makes the process faster and more efficient.” The shiploaders each have a capacity of 20,000 tonnes per hour. The loading sequencing is done with the help of a loading plan, which is executed by the operator and the ship’s master along with the port’s boarding inspector. “We receive a document with the hold sequence, and from that moment on, the loading is completely commanded

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY by us operators, who switches holds and calculates the amount of cargo that must be put in the hold,” Oliveira says. “The process is accompanied by the inspection on the ship.”

Efficient loads This monitoring and exchange between operator and inspector occur throughout the loading process, until the ship is loaded with the right amount of cargo. Oliveira points to the huge equipment towering behind him.

A productive package: Pier IV at the Ponta da Madeira Terminal in São Luís, in Brazil’s Maranhão state, operates 24/7. There are no breaks other than for scheduled maintenance. The collaboration between the companies is detailed. Sandvik has worked closely with Vale from the very beginning of the project and strongly supported the dual-shiploader solution, helping Vale to get a system with the highest productivity.

The end of the load demands extra attention. The operator needs to make sure the load is to the client’s specifications, so big efforts are made to match the amount of loaded ore with the amount allocated by the automated system.

In the supplier’s package for the fifth shipping line (with a sixth shipping line currently in production), Sandvik has provided two PC200 belt conveyor systems with a capacity of 20,000 tonnes per hour and a dual quadrant ship-loading system, consisting of two Sandvik PL400 shuttling-boom shiploaders with spillage conveyors, also with a capacity of 20,000 tonnes per hour. Sandvik conveyor components such as pulleys, rollers, belt cleaner systems and a sampling system were also included in the delivery, as well as automation, erection services, commissioning, testing and training of personnel.

All the space in the cargo holds need to be filled, so that the material is well stowed to ensure that it doesn’t move during the sea voyage. The iron ore needs to be completely secured and distributed evenly throughout the hold.

“Even though the shiploaders are big, complex pieces of equipment, they are very easy to maintain,” says Marco Antonio Salgado, engineering manager for Pier IV. “The design is very well thought-out, and the maintenance can be executed very simply.”

“Now the boom is advancing, positioning itself above hold number one, which is one of the most difficult to operate because it is operated at the loader’s limit of reach,” he says.

During the day as the tide comes and goes, and the ocean surface rises and sinks, the shiploaders are adjusted so that they reach the right height to operate above the large ship as they follow the ups and downs of the waterline. The scale that weighs the ore flow is located about two kilometres from the shiploader. “We do the totalizing over there and the diverter change is here, done automatically by the system so that the exact cargo that was weighed gets to the hold,” Oliveira says. At the busy workplace, on-site safety gear is worn at all times, and safety regulations are to be followed to the letter. “Vale pursues excellence in health and safety,” says Magno Silva, Health and Safety Implementation Leader of the Offshore Project at Vale. “Some safety equipment is common in all areas, like helmets, goggles and safety shoes. Other safety gear is determined according to each area’s risks, which means there are differences between different areas.” Silva explains that the company’s productivity benefits from the attention to safety, as that reduces the chance of losses from accidents. “Vale’s main value is life, and it always prioritizes this principle,” he says. “When there is no loss, productivity remains intact.”

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Eco-friendly design Sandvik shiploaders, including radial quadrant models, are equipped with advanced PLC control systems and can be tailored precisely to protect the environment. Sandvik quadrant bridge type shiploaders are constructed in proven eco-friendly designs. Central to the Sandvik philosophy is minimal disruption of the port during installation of the shiploader and its supporting equipment. The process for off-site construction, assembly, testing, commissioning and heavy-load transportation is highly advanced and follows the eco-friendly philosophy of Sandvik. When the PL400 shiploaders were erected on Pier IV, the Sandvik team was in place and assisted through the whole process, giving Vale peace of mind. “The participation by the Sandvik representatives was crucial because they monitored everything from the beginning of the manufacturing, and this avoids the need to later correct or add to the safety system after the equipment is assembled,” Silva says.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Cesar Martini, electromechanical erection manager at Vale, has been involved in the process to get the shiploaders in place at Pier IV. “The most impressive part of the Sandvik equipment is the simplicity of the maintenance,” he says. Antonio Martins, Sandvik site manager for the São Luís project, agrees. “Much of the electric equipment in the machine has been moved to an outer substation,” he says. “Normally, machines such as shiploaders, reclaimers and stockers carry that substation inside them. In this case, with the substation on the outside of the machine, it makes maintenance much easier.” The partnership between Vale and Sandvik at the São Luís Pier IV Project has been very successful, and both parts express pride in how the project has developed. “The big challenge in this site was the pre-assembly of all the parts of the shiploader, especially the bridge, which was pre-assembled in seven parts, transported to the assembly site and finished there,” Martins says. Jorge Candreva, pointing with both hands at the magnificent view of the shiploaders out on the pier, says, “This is what we want to show. It is a very important step for us. A big step.” But then, everything about the project is big.

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 Mining: as the mining industry demands better productivity to ensure profitability, we’re providing the cutting-edge solutions needed to succeed. Our equipment and services help our customers in every corner of the world mine safer and more productively. Our offering covers rock drilling, cutting and crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling.

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Efficient port operations ensure Vale meets all of its productivity goals. (Photo: Sandvik / Annika Sundström)

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Shake, rattle and roll:

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It’s no secret that miners work in tough environments

t’s no secret that miners work in tough environments, and large equipment operators can be subject to heavy vibrations for up to 12 hours a day. Reducing these vibrations is a key objective for Sandvik. The colossal Sandvik PL400 shiploaders move with exOccupational health therapist Barbara McPhee, author of Bad Vibrations: A Handbook on Whole Body Vibration Exposure in Mining, has long questioned whether the mining industry is doing enough to tackle the issue of “whole body vibrations.” She argues that miners are particularly vulnerable because they often have to work on rough roads in equipment that sometimes lacks adequate protection. Sometimes, the industry underestimates the seriousness of the impact of vibrations on workers’ health. “It’s very hard sometimes to make the call if you’re not aware of it or if you don’t understand it very well,” she says. Over time, exposure to loud noise can lead to serious complications such as loss of balance, permanent hearing loss, stress, tinnitus and chronic fatigue. Constant vibrations can cause operator discomfort, spinal issues and neurological and vascular disorders. “It seems that the spine fatigues with this constant vibration, but there are other types of disorders like gut

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disorders and circulatory disorders that may occur as a result of vibration,” McPhee explains. The good news is that awareness of whole body vibrations is improving as both regulatory authorities and mining companies and suppliers step up their efforts to reduce the impact of noise and vibrations on mine workers. For example, Australia’s Department of Natural Resources and Mines for Queensland includes whole body vibrations in its health and safety priorities, recognizing the importance of the issue. Academic institutes are teaming up with mining companies to research the long-term impact and come up with tools such as whole body vibration measurement devices to reduce vibrational exposure. Other companies, like Sandvik, have long been focusing on reducing the noise and vibration levels for operators using its equipment. Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) issues are part of the company’s DNA. Minestories examines the development of four products from Sandvik and the work that’s gone into them to make

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Rubber liners at the bottom of trucks can reduce the strength of vibrations and noise to which drivers are exposed. (Photo: Sandvik Mining)

them as noise- and vibration-friendly as possible for operators. Besides making life more comfortable for operators, these features often have additional benefits for the mine. Sometimes they can lengthen the lifespan of the equipment or deliver fuel savings. And most importantly, a healthier and happier worker can mean fewer lost time incidents, which makes for more efficient mining operations at the end of the day.

Rubber liners on the truck box Often, the roads in mines are rough and drivers are shaken around, not to mention the noise level when manoeuvring heavy underground trucks. Using rubber liners on the bottom of the truck can reduce the strength of the vibrations and noise for the driver, as rubber absorbs much more energy than a steel liner. For example, if a rock hits a truck box with a steel lining, all the energy will hit the chassis, resulting in a loud bang and strong vibrations. If the truck has a rubber lining the impact is much quieter. “Structural vibrations are around five times less compared to a steel lining,” says Oskar Larsson, product manager for wear protection at Sandvik. “The noise is cut by at least 15 decibels. The rubber liners reduce the noise from 95 decibels to less than 80 in the cabin, and from 100 decibels to around 80 when measured 30 metres away from the truck.”

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During the development process, Sandvik conducts material tests to select the best rubber compound and thickness to minimize the level of noise and vibrations. “It’s a challenge to find the best balance between making sure the rubber reduces the impact of noise and vibrations as much as possible, and ensuring it can withstand abrasive wear and tear,” Larsson says. Using a rubber lining on the truck box instead of a steel one also has benefits for mining companies. A Sandvik rubber lining lasts around five times longer than a steel lining, which means lower operating costs over time.

The new Sandvik DR461i drill rig cabins Launched in early 2015, the cabins on the new Sandvik DR461i drill rigs are insulated to dampen the noise level. As these drill rigs are engineered to operate in the harshest conditions, Sandvik used a company that specializes in noise and vibration reduction to design the cabin, and employed a third party to test the noise and vibration levels. All cabins are certified with the falling object protection system (FOPS). The cabin is mounted on vibration isolators, which limit the strength of the vibration reaching the operator’s seat; the seat itself has its own air suspension system.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY To make an operator‘s shift more pleasant and less tiring, there are more ergonomic controls in the armrest with automated functions. (Photo: Sandvik Mining)

Load and haul cabins

To make the operator’s shift more pleasant and less tiring, there are more ergonomic controls in the armrest with automated functions. The Sandvik Compressor Management System isolates the compressor, eliminating the need to maintain pressure when not drilling. This option also has a benefit for the mine: it can deliver fuel savings of 20 to 35 percent. Less fuel also means less engine noise. “This newly designed cabin is quieter than its predecessor because it has an improved airtight enclosure,” says Tab Siegrist, product line manager for surface drills at Sandvik Mining. “It also has top-grade insulation and a canopystyle roof. This canopy along with the windows helps to reduce heat inside the cabin. Our goal is to have these kinds of cabins on all our drills to ensure consistent quality and standards.”

Unlike other equipment that is stationary or moves slowly, underground loaders and haul trucks play a major role in mining operations – their efficiency directly influences the mine’s output. Equipment working underground operates in even tougher conditions – roofs on tunnels and roadways are often low, and because visibility and space are limited it’s inevitable that sometimes a vehicle will collide with the rock walls. Making life comfortable for machine operators means they will be more relaxed and focused during their workshift, which can reduce the risk of accidents. Reducing the impact of noise and vibrations for the operator is an important part of this. “This means we have to develop products that can tackle tough tasks but at the same time offer the best possible safety features for the operators and other people in the mine,” says Jani Tapanainen, load and haul project engineer.

Darlene Dutcher, product safety manager for surface drills at Sandvik Mining, adds, “Our standards are for noise to be less than 80 decibels. Vibration levels are also under acceptable levels according to ISO regulations. The next step will be to limit noise from the engines and compressors.”

Making life more comfortable for machine operators means they will be more relaxed and focused during their shift, which can reduce the risk of accidents. (Photo: Sandvik Mining)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Sandvik haul trucks have an extensive suspension system – including rubber tyres, machine axle suspension and operator seat suspension – to reduce vibrations for the operator. The cabin fixing method and damping system are also part of the suspension system. Each suspension system is tested and fine-tuned in the best way so that it can work on different road conditions and cope with light to heavier vibrations. The cabin installation method reduces noise entering the cabin through the machine’s frame, and sound insulation provides an extra layer of protection. “We test the interior acoustics in the cabin during development,” Tapanainen says. “The materials we use on the interior and the layout of the cabin play a major role in soundproofing the inside of the cabin. The slightest gaps or small openings in the cabin’s frame can ruin the good sound insulation, so every door sealing, cable inlet and the like needs to be designed to fit as seamlessly as possible.”

Dust extractors on bolter miners Cutting through rock creates dust. Therefore, it’s important to make sure that the air containing suspended dust is fed into an appropriate exhaust system or dust extractor system to keep the air in the workplace as pollution-free as possible. Many Sandvik products have integrated onboard dust extractor systems. This is especially useful in areas where space is limited for external systems. For example, nearly all bolter miner orders for China are equipped with such filtering units. Even though these air-filtering systems are important to improve air quality for workers, they can create additional noise.

“To isolate the vibrations of the extractor fan from the scrubber box, Sandvik has applied an elastic-mounted fan, and we also developed a new kind of rear silencer,” says Egmont Lammer, product manager EHS underground coal and minerals. “These features are unique in our industry, and we have filed two patent applications.” The new filtering systems have reduced noise levels by eight to 10 decibels, depending on the operator’s proximity to the machine. “Our customers appreciate not only the benefits of suppressing and extracting dust, but also of keeping noise to a minimum level for their operators’ health and productivity,” Lammer says.

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 Mining: as the mining industry demands better productivity to ensure profitability, we’re providing the cutting-edge solutions needed to succeed. Our equipment and services help our customers in every corner of the world mine safer and more productively. Our offering covers rock drilling, cutting and crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling.

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New air filtering systems in bolter miners have reduced noise levels by eight to 10 decibels. (Photo: Sandvik Mining)

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Sandvik MB670-1: Bolder than ever

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The new bolter miner offers a fully automatic cutting cycle, enabling even more efficient planning. (Photo: Sandvik / Måns Berg)

andvik MB670-1 represents the newest generation of the company’s innovative bolter miners that have proven themselves in demanding continuous mining applications for more than 30 years. The revamped machine delivers dozens of significant productivity and EHS improvements.

Sandvik MB670 bolter miner is the company’s flagship product for developing roadways in longwall mining. This method of mechanical continuous mining, also involving hydraulic roof supports and longwall shearers, is mainly used for coal in countries including Russia, India, Australia and China; in fact, more than 90 percent of global longwall installations are found in China. With several hundred units delivered globally over 20 years, Sandvik is a leading supplier of longwall development machines. However, even great machines need continuous improvement to meet customers’ evolving needs. Sandvik aims to proactively keep and strengthen its position against other premium bolter miners, as well as help new customers and markets improve their safety and productivity. One aspect is the modularization of electrichydraulic systems between different flame-proof standards and different machine offerings. The basis of Sandvik MB670-1 and all the legacy models is the patented design concept of a sump mechanism that incorporates two different operations and functions – cutting and bolting – into a single machine. Practically this means the capability to sump into the face to be

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cut independently of the mainframe and tracks, and to simultaneously bolt the roof and the rib of the roadway. Feedback that Sandvik received from the field indicated that the customers’ needs could be summarized in five main points: The machine should allow data logging and an automated cutting cycle; there is constant need to reduce operating costs and the total cost of ownership; the mean time between failures must be increased; safety requirements are ever more stringent; and there is constant pressure to improve productivity. Sandvik set out to methodically address these needs in order to offer improvements that translate into tangible benefits for mining companies and contractors as well as individual operators and maintenance mechanics. Sandvik MB670-1 for the first time offers a fully automatic cutting cycle, in which the cutter head moves to predetermined coordinates within a predetermined time window. The same cycle is consistently repeated time and again, which enables more efficient planning. More even roadway floors result in less equipment damage and better safety. Coal sizing is more accurate thanks to adjustable

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Sandvik MB670-1 uses a sump mechanism design concept that incorporates two different operations, cutting and bolting, into a single machine. (Photo: Sandvik / M책ns Berg)

will automatically prevent the machine from starting up if it detects a spool in an open position that would lead to an instant movement of a component when starting the machine.

sumps. The bolter miner itself suffers less wear and tear. All these things increase productivity and lower the total cost of ownership. The electric and hydraulic systems of the new Sandvik MB670-1 have also undergone significant upgrading, including features such as a new simplified hose and connection point layout and a new, more compact power pack, as well as new electric panels and displays and remote control systems. Perhaps the two most important improvements over the old versions in this respect are the new spool monitoring systems and strategically placed emergency stops. Essentially a safety feature, the spool monitoring system

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The mechanical parts and systems have also received a lot of attention during the upgrade process, including a new capability of removing cutter pick sleeves by means of oil injection in the cutter drum, new wear materials to ensure longer lifetime in the boom, slide mechanism and loading device, and a number of individual structural and maintenance improvements. The common thread tying all of these together is better safety thanks to less need for manual work as well as increased productivity and lower total cost of ownership through simplified maintenance needs.

The new spool monitoring system will automatically prevent the machine from starting up if it detects a spool in an inappropriate position. (Photo: Sandvik / M책ns Berg)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Tech Specs: Dimensions • Total length: 11.16 m • Total weight: approx. 105 t • Height in tramming Mode: 2.65–3.3 m • Machine body width: min. 4.36 m • Cutter drum retraction per side: 0.25 m • Floor clearance: 0.27 m

Operational data • Cutting width: 5.2–6.24 m • Cutting height: 2.8–5.0 m

One of the most important innovations in the subsystems of Sandvik MB670-1 is the new wet scrubber exhaust system. The redesigned scrubber emits much less noise than the predecessor model. Mean noise levels have decreased by more than 10 percent, from around 90 to 100 decibels, depending on the scrubber version, to around 77 to 90 decibels. As in all industries, mining operators are keen to utilize the possibilities afforded by the modern data acquisition and transmission systems. The live view data logging features of Sandvik MB670-1 enable simple web-based, device-independent reviewing of the machine status, runtimes, counters and other customizable content, potentially from any computer connected with the mine network and without any need for installed software. The machine provides that data via OPC data interfaces into the mine-based network environment.

• Sump depth: 1.0 m • Ground pressure: 29 N/cm2 • Four wet roof bolting rigs DO200 • Two wet rib bolting rigs DO800

Power ratings • Total installed power: max. 546 kW

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• Cutter motor: 1 x 270 kW • Hydraulic drive motor: 1 x 132 kW • Loader motors: 2 x 36 kW • Conveyor motors: 2 x 36 kW

Key Sandvik MB670-1 improvements • Improved user-friendliness, less trainingintensive, higher productivity, less operator fatigue • Improved safety and ergonomics – engineered with features to help avoid LTIs, better operator satisfaction • Improved productivity – higher tonnage per operating hour • Longer lifetime of components, easier maintenance, lower total cost of ownership

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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 Mining: as the mining industry demands better productivity to ensure profitability, we’re providing the cutting-edge solutions needed to succeed. Our equipment and services help our customers in every corner of the world mine safer and more productively. Our offering covers rock drilling, cutting and crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling.

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ROCK ‘N’ GOLD: Drilling through hard rock

Sandvik TH663 trucks help Barminco reach productivity targets, currently running in the order of 220,000 tonnes of ore per month. (Photo: Sandvik / Minco Photography

unrise Dam, Australia. Drilling through hard rock in the harsh, burnt orange environs of the Australian Outback is how Barminco gets to the gold at Sunrise Dam in Western Australia.

A change in the aircraft’s engine tone signals its descent. Below, the terrain’s dark red, the signature colour of the Australian Outback, is slowly changing to brilliant white. Sunrise Dam looms ahead, a tiny oasis in a dry sea of the iridescent salt lakes that are a feature of this remote area.

Despite massive fan-driven ventilation systems throughout the underground workings, the air is warm and clammy. This is the environment in which Barminco, the underground mining contractor at Sunrise Dam, operates its load and haul fleet for two 12-hour shifts every day.

It’s a gentle hint of things to come – a precursor of the harsh conditions in which mining is carried out in this part of the world, throwing down a stern challenge for both man and machine.

A tight fit

Sunrise dam, 220 kilometres north-east of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, is owned by AngloGold Ashanti Australia Ltd (AGAA), a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Ltd, the world’s third-largest gold producer. The mine began production as an open cut operation in 1997, and from 2004 until 2014 ore came from both opencut and underground sources. The open pit was finally completed at a depth of 490 metres in early 2014, and AGAA now sources its ore exclusively from its rapidly expanding underground mine – a veritable rabbit warren of more than 12 kilometres of tunnels extending nearly 800 metres below ground level.

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To the uninitiated, the massive Sandvik TH663 trucks seem to fit into the narrow tunnels as snugly as pistons. In reality there is a metre of clearance on either side of the truck, which is a testament to the skills of the highly trained driver of a vehicle that weighs over 100 tonnes fully laden, working in absolute darkness relieved only by the headlights. The loader fills the truck in just three passes with its massive bucket. The truck heads off to the surface and within minutes is replaced by another. The next stage in the load and haul process is at the portals, the entry points to the mine. Trucks emerge from the portal of the mine every five to 10 minutes and dump their ore just a few hundred

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The in-built jack system provides a much faster and safer means of changing a wheel in the event of a tire blowout. (Photo: Sandvik / Minco Photography

metres away on a stockpile. From there it is transferred to giant surface trucks and transported to the mine’s crusher. Gold is extracted from the pulverized ore by a conventional carbon-in-leach and gravity process. Sunrise Dam is recognized as a world-class ore body, but most of the gold is very finely disseminated and only occasionally visible to the human eye. The average grade of ore hauled from the underground mine is 3.5 grams per tonne. A laden truck emerging from the portal carries, on average, 55 to 57 tonnes of ore. This mass of rock, when processed, will yield just under six ounces of gold. Sunrise Dam’s geology is highly complex, so identifying where the gold is, and then designing the best way to extract it economically, is challenging. Extensive drilling and geological interpretation have determined that bulk mining methods are the most effective. As most of the operating costs are fixed, this means that operational efficiency is vital – the more ore you mine and treat, the more gold you will produce, bringing costs down.

“Barminco is focused on maximizing the value of our projects for our clients,” he says. “Having equipment that enhances the safety and productivity at our operations is key to our success. Sandvik TH663 held high promise of being a cost-effective unit now and in the long term. So far, it’s delivering for us.” Sandvik TH663 brings to the table outstanding reliability, the biggest tub capacity in the business, low fuel consumption, low diesel particulate emissions and, for a vehicle that weighs well over 100 tonnes fully laden, incredible manoeuvrability and speed across open ground. Barminco‘s alternate project manager at Sunrise Dam, Craig Metzke, is impressed with the safety features and comfort of the TH663. (Photo: Sandvik / Minco Photography

Productivity is paramount Monthly targets are currently running in the order of 220,000 tonnes of ore. To meet these targets, consistent productivity is demanded, first from the drill and charge-up operators and then from the load and haul teams. Barminco Chief Operating Officer Victor Rajasooriar explains that the increasing demands on production had prompted the company’s decision to purchase five Sandvik TH663 trucks for use at the mine.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY But from the perspective of Craig Metzke, Barminco’s Sunrise Dam alternate project manager, possibly the biggest single attribute of the new truck is the attention that Sandvik designers have paid to operator comfort and safety. “The trucks have a front axle suspension specifically designed to cushion operators from the jarring they experience in every other underground truck in the business,” Metzke says. “They also have a driver-friendly five-point harness and a level of soundproofing so good that many of our operators feel like they’re driving on a highway,” he says. “These safety attributes together have made a direct and measurable impact on driver productivity. With five Sandvik TH663s we are consistently shifting more ore than we did with our previous fleet of six trucks of a similar load capacity.”

Efficient operations Not only was the fleet moving more ore, he says, but it was using substantially less fuel in the process. Current consumption at Sunrise Dam is 15 percent less compared with earlier vehicles. Sandvik TH663s are also delivering a significant reduction in diesel emissions compared with earlier fleets operated by Barminco. This allows the fleet to operate in sometimes sub-optimal ventilation areas, where the emissions from earlier haul trucks might have posed a hazard.

AngloGold Ashanti and Barminco: The Sunrise Dam mine is owned by AngloGold Ashanti Australia Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. Since its inception in 1997 the mine has produced almost 6 million ounces of gold. All underground work at Sunrise Dam is handled by leading Australian mining contractor Barminco, which was awarded the original contract in 2003. The current contract covers all underground development work as well as production. At the time it was signed in 2011, it was one of the largest mining contracts ever awarded in Australia. About 500 people are employed at Sunrise Dam, including the Barminco workforce of 220.

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Tech specs – Sandvik MR340 Roadheader: • Sandvik TH663 weighs in at 43 tonnes, eight tonnes lighter than the model it replaced, with a resultant drop in fuel consumption. • The truck is powered by a Cummins QSK19 Tier 2 diesel unit rated at 567 kW, which gives a maximum haul speed of 42.5 km/h. • Operator comfort and safety is enhanced by an ergonomic and noise-suppressed ROPSand FOPS-certified safety cabin, 35% larger than on earlier models. • Sandvik TH663 service points are accessible from the ground using an built-in jack system. • With an overall length of 11.58 metres and a width of 3.48 metres, the truck has an outside turning circle radius of 9.35 metres.

Metzke has warm praise for the Sandvik technical crew that has helped Barminco to commission its new fleet. This technical backup is still in place, and Sandvik technical staff are regular visitors to the mine. Barry Martin, Sandvik product support, load and haul, is currently working with Barminco staff on site setting up a wireless data logging system that will ultimately enable data to be remotely accessed from any point in the mine by Barminco and Sandvik personnel at the mine site or even at their respective Perth offices. “The system will transmit production information to enable management to track performance against target,” he says. “Operational data will tell training staff whether individual operators can be helped to amend their technique in order to maximize production and minimize unnecessary stress on the equipment, for example by over-revving. But the main benefit is the maintenance data transmitted. This gives early warning to maintenance crews of developing problems, enabling these to be dealt with quickly at an early stage, which minimizes both downtime and the cost of repairs. “In short,” Martin says, “with the system fully operative, we’ll see further improvement in machine availability, faster and more economical maintenance and optimal performance from our operators.” A unique safety feature of Sandvik TH663 that has particularly endeared Sunrise Dam is its in-built jack system.

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Sandvik solution Sandvik equipment features prominently in Barminco’s underground fleet at Sunrise Dam, with five Sandvik TH663 underground trucks, all delivered in 2014, two development drills and three production drills. An additional truck is scheduled for delivery early in 2015. Currently each truck hauls more than 800 tonnes per shift, giving a fleet total of more than 8,000 tonnes a day.

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Sandvik technical staff members maintain a regular presence at Sunrise Dam, helping to bed down the new fleet and working with Barminco management, mining supervisory staff and operators to further refine its products.

“Because of the very confined space underground, which limits the amount and type of equipment you can bring to bear on the problem, it can take half a shift or more to effect a wheel change,” Metzke says. In the past there has been no easy solution. Manually moving a portable jack into position in such a restricted space is a potentially hazardous operation and has been the cause of many injuries in the industry in the past.

Sandvik Mining: as the mining industry demands better productivity to ensure profitability, we’re providing the cutting-edge solutions needed to succeed. Our equipment and services help our customers in every corner of the world mine safer and more productively. Our offering covers rock drilling, cutting and crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling.

One metre of clearance on either side is more than enough for the Sandvik TH663 in the narrow tunnels at Sunrise Dam. (Photo: Sandvik / Minco Photography

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NEWS & REPORTS Metso Mining and Construction

The new Metso NW Series offers full-scale crushing & screening plant setup in 12 hours

The new Metso NW Series offers full-scale crushing & screening plant setup in 12 hours. (Photo: Metso)

Metso, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s leading industrial company in the mining and aggregates industries and in the flow control business, has introduced the game-changing Metso NW Series crushing & screening plant solution to the global market. The solution enables rapid plant setup in less than 12 hours without heavy cranes. This allows customers to make even the most challenging crushing sites more profitable and move to the next site more easily than ever. Metso NW Series is the first and only wheel-mounted crushing plant on the market that fits compactly into standard 40 ft (12 m) containers so that it can be shipped quickly and cost efficiently overseas or by railway transportation.

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NEWS & REPORTS A complete plant in a single day. Anywhere

Increased production and full process control

The combination of Metso NW106 primary jaw crushing plant and the NW220GPD secondary cone crushing plant with a large dual-slope screen has been optimized to be relocated regularly. Hydraulically fine-adjustable support legs, hopper walls and screen lifting facilitate fast installation and dismantling. The plant has also been designed to be very easy and safe to operate and maintain on site.

Typical capacity of the Metso NW Series portable plant with very hard feed material and four calibrated end products is 20% higher compared with any conventional solution now available in the same size class. The increased capacity is mainly achieved by the powerful Nordberg GP220 cone crusher and the new dual-slope screen. The screen enables higher screening performance, and the whole process can be precisely adjusted by the Metso‘s new process control system.

„Setting up a conventional portable crushing and screening plant often requires preparations with foundations and other site conditions. The new Metso NW Series plant solution is designed to avoid all these challenges, and only minimal preparations on site are required,“ emphasizes Eric Lavieville, Global Product Manager, Portable Plants, Metso. Metso‘s completely new plant conveyor design with fewer support legs makes setup quick and simple. No heavy cranes or concrete foundations are needed. Service platforms on the conveyors make your daily operations much easier and safer if you decide to stay on site for a longer period of time.

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The new Metso IC50C process control system is designed to form a seamless combination between the primary crushing stage and the secondary crushing & screening stage of the plant. The whole process can be started and stopped by the push of a single button, making daily operations easy and safe.

The new Metso NW Series offers full-scale crushing & screening plant setup in 12 hours. (Photo: Metso)

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NEWS & REPORTS The IC50C system has been developed to meet customer expectations for consistent production, safety and easy control of the whole process. Feed and discharge conveyor control, wear compensation, auto setting adjustment and computer remote control are just a few of the many benefits the system offers. The innovative Metso IC50C system comes standard with the Metso NW Series crushing & screening plant.

About Metso Metso is a leading process performance provider, with customers in the mining, oil and gas, and aggregates industries. Metsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s cutting-edge services and solutions improve availability and reliability in minerals processing and flow control, providing sustainable process and profit improvements. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. In 2013, Metsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s net sales totaled EUR 3.8 billion. Metso employs approximately 16,000 industry experts in 50 countries. Expect results.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Eric Lavieville Global Product Manager Portable Plants, Metso Tel: +358 40 587 2298 Email: eric.lavieville@metso.com Internet: www.metso.com

Jussi Ollila Vice President Global Communications, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: jussi.ollila@metso.com

The new Metso NW Series offers full-scale crushing & screening plant setup in 12 hours. (Photo: Metso)

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NEWS & REPORTS Metso Mining and Construction

Metso´s Nordberg® GP220(TM) cone crusher: With its deep industry knowledge and leading technology, Metso continues to support the development of the South American aggregates industry

Metso´s Nordberg® GP220(TM) cone crusher: With its deep industry knowledge and leading technology, Metso continues to support the development of the South American aggregates industry (Photo: Metso)

South America‘s first Nordberg® GP220(TM) cone crusher is in operation and yielding good results at Arenas y Gravas La Fontana in Colombia. The new cone is increasing the company‘s monthly production by 114%. The crusher is designed according to the highest quality standards, which makes it the best in its class and offers La Fontana the opportunity to increase productivity while adhering to strict environmental regulations. In addition to the crusher, Metso‘s delivery included two primary screens, Nordberg® CVB 1540-1P and Nordberg® CVB 2050-3.

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NEWS & REPORTS Nordberg® GP220(TM) cone crusher

About Metso

„The GP220 helps us to increase our monthly production from 14,000 tons to 30,000 tons. At the moment, its performance has already exceeded our expectations. These results demonstrate why we chose Metso. We know the brand and the quality of the equipment and the level of service they offer. Metso is our first choice,“ notes Anderson Salinas, General Manager of Arenas y Gravas La Fontana.

Metso is a leading process performance provider, with customers in the mining, oil and gas, and aggregates industries. Metso‘s cutting-edge services and solutions improve availability and reliability in minerals processing and flow control, providing sustainable process and profit improvements. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. In 2013, Metso‘s net sales totaled EUR 3.8 billion. Metso employs approximately 16,000 industry experts in 50 countries. Expect results.

The new crusher offers the customer big advantages for several reasons. It combines high performance with operational flexibility, and its high-quality components maximize availability. In addition, thanks to its low energy consumption of only 200 KW, the GP220 has a capacity 20%-30% higher than other cone crushers in the same size class. The crusher weighs 10,500 kilograms and has a maximum feed size of +200 mm. „The Colombian market has always pioneered in adopting the latest crushing technologies, and Arenas y Gravas La Fontana is no exception. Together with the CVB1540-1P and CVB2050-3 screens, the arrival of the GP220 marks a milestone in the development of aggregates to introduce world-class technology,“ says Diego Alejandro Pulido, Dealer Manager, Pacific Rim at Metso.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Diego Alejandro Pulido Dealer Manager, Pacific Rim Crushing and Screening Equipment, Metso tel: +57 317 3660625 e-mail: diego.pulido(at)metso.com Internet: www.metso.com Jussi Ollila Vice President Global Communications, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: jussi.ollila@metso.com

The production plant of Arenas y Gravas La Fontana is located in a rural area of Garagoa, Boyacá, in Colombia. The company produces and trades aggregates. At the moment, its main customer is Cemex, one of the major cement and concrete producers in the region.

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NEWS & REPORTS Metso Mining and Construction

the world‘s largest high-pressure grinding roll: Metso provides an innovative energy efficient solution with the world‘s largest high-pressure grinding roll -The HRC(TM)3000 at Freeport-McMoRan‘s copper mine in Morenci, Arizona, the U.S.A.

Metso provides an innovative energy efficient solution with the world‘s largest high-pressure grinding roll -The HRC(TM)3000 at Freeport-McMoRan‘s copper mine in Morenci, Arizona, the U.S.A. (Photo: Metso)

Energy efficiency is the key to success at modern mines and quarries. The most potential for energy and cost savings can be realized in the comminution process, where ore is ground and crushed into smaller particles. With the HRC(TM)3000, the largest fully operating high-pressure grinding roll (HPGR) in the world, Metso provides an energy efficient solution with an impressive range of industry-leading features, aimed at getting more value from every ton of ore.

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NEWS & REPORTS The HRC(TM)3000

About Metso

The HRC(TM)3000 was the result of a close collaboration between Metso and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. The goal was to develop a highly efficient HPGR crushing circuit for the newly constructed Metcalf concentrator at Freeport-McMoRan‘s copper mine in Morenci, Arizona. In approximately 4 years, the team went from a design concept to the largest fully operating HPGR in the world.

Demonstrated efficiency The HRC(TM) 3000 started operating at FreeportMcMoRan‘s copper mine in May 2014. The installed unit is the largest of its kind in the world, allowing for fewer lines of equipment which reduces the amount of ancillary equipment. To date, the unit has operated for over 8,400 hours and has crushed more than 34 million tons of porphyry copper ore. Metso‘s solution has provided the Morenci mine with several benefits, including an estimated 13.5% increase in energy efficiency over traditional HPGRs based on pilot scale testing. The HRC(TM)3000 is the first full scale HPGR to incorporate revolutionary design features like the flanged tire design and the patented Arch-frame. Depending on the application, the total capacity of this HPGR can exceed over 5,400 tph of ore. „In addition to boosting the equipment‘s energy efficiency, our main goal was to innovate and to push the existing boundaries in order to ensure a valuable solution to our customer. This HPGR is not only a larger scale version of what was currently available to the market, but also applies technological solutions to overcome some inherent concerns typically associated with traditional HPGRs, including skewing and edge effect, „ says Victoria Herman, Product Manager, HRC(TM) High Pressure Grinding Rolls.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Victoria Herman Product Manager, HRC(TM) High Pressure Grinding Rolls Minerals, Metso Tel. +17 17 849 7241 Email: victoria.herman@metso.com Internet: www.metso.com Jussi Ollila Vice President Global Communications, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: jussi.ollila@metso.com

The sixth international conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology (SAG) to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from September 20-24, 2015, offers a special opportunity to learn more about the development of the HRC(TM) 3000 from Metso experts.

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Metso Corporation: Metso‘s services solution results in 4 times less downtime in minerals transportation for Chilean mining company Doña Inés de Collahuasi

Metso‘s services solution results in 4 times less downtime in minerals transportation for Chilean mining company Doña Inés de Collahuasi (Photo: Metso)

Implementing Metso‘s integrated service and product offering has resulted in a significant efficiency boost for the minerals transportation process of Doña Inés de Collahuasi in Chile. The Metso solution, delivered about a year ago, includes gathering and analyzing field data from the chutes, a new liner design, the manufacture and assembly of three discharge chutes for the mine, as well as performance follow-up and further optimization to ensure the continuous improvement of the process.

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NEWS & REPORTS Metso‘s services solution results in 4 times less downtime in minerals transportation Doña Inés de Collahuasi is Chile‘s third largest producer of copper. The company‘s close co-operation with Metso has already resulted in important changes in the design of the chute liners to improve the maintenance conditions by streamlining the changeover of anti-wear plates. The original design had a medium time between faults of approximately 20 days; this interval is now is 4 times longer and we are aware that this can continue to be optimized. „As a company, we look for suppliers who provide an integrated service that includes engineering, manufacturing and assembly. Metso knew how to respond to our deadlines and objectives. In minerals transportation we‘ve already seen the time between faults rising from 20 to 80 days, and we know that the number can be optimized even further,“ explains Manuel Vera, Asset Management and Reliability Manager at Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi. According to Mauricio Carrasco, Wear Products and Conveyor Belt Manager at Metso, providing integrated solutions is a key demand in the mining industry today. „Our customers are familiar with Metso‘s knowledge and solutions in these types of processes. They know that our service experts have both the field experience and the factory certifications. This kind of an approach comes naturally to us, and it also saves our customers the time of having to coordinate with many different contractors working on the same project,“ says Carrasco.

About Metso Metso is a leading process performance provider, with customers in the mining, oil and gas, and aggregates industries. Metso‘s cutting-edge services and solutions improve availability and reliability in minerals processing and flow control, providing sustainable process and profit improvements. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. In 2013, Metso‘s net sales totaled EUR 3.8 billion. Metso employs approximately 16,000 industry experts in 50 countries. Expect results.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Eduardo Nilo Vice President, Services Operational Hub Pacific Rim Services Sales South Cone, Metso Tel. +56 9 99690665 Internet: www.metso.com Jussi Ollila Vice President Global Communications, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: jussi.ollila@metso.com

The liners covered in Poly-Cer® are designed to be resistant to strong abrasion even with a high material tonnage and at high speeds. Compared to the classic liner design, Poly-Cer® is designed to increase liner wear life thanks to greater resistance, with an estimated operation of more than 150 days from change-out. This lining is usually up to ten times more wear-resistant than its steel counterpart and combines the best properties of ceramic (1400 HB) and rubber to offer high wear resistance and to effectively absorb impacts. Mining company Doña Inés de Collahuasi is Chile‘s third largest producer of copper. It specializes in the extraction and production of copper concentrate and copper cathodes as well as molybdenum concentrate..

Metso‘s services solution results in 4 times less downtime in minerals transportation for Chilean mining company Doña Inés de Collahuasi (Photo: Metso)

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NEWS & REPORTS Flexco Europe GmbH

Keeping belt conveyors perfectly clean

Flexco precleaners and secondary cleaners for conveyor systems provide superior performance and require little maintenance

Belt cleaners keep material from sticking to the belt after it leaves the transfer point. (Photos: Flexco Europe GmbH)

Operators of conveyor systems in coal mines, underground mines, steel mills and wood-processing mills need to keep their belts as clean as possible. That’s because carryback can be a significant cost factor. The best results are usually achieved with a combination of precleaners and secondary cleaners. Flexco Europe GmbH offers easy-to-mount, low-maintenance cleaners for standard and heavy-duty applications. Users can put together their own systems to meet their individual needs. The materials, such as salt, hard rock, iron ore, cement or sand, that are transported by conveyor belts from the excavation point to a plant or port facility can be very diverse, and their properties can differ as well. They can be moist, sticky, dry, acidic or abrasive. Environmental temperatures, which can be extreme underground, are another problem. In all these conditions, belt conveyors must be cleaned in an efficient manner. This task is handled by precleaners, which are mounted on the pulley and by secondary cleaners, which are usually located just past where the belt leaves the head pulley.

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Flexco’s precleaners have blades made of polyurethane which glide smoothly over mechanical splices without damaging the belt. The spring tensioning system allows the blades to avoid obstructions. Operators can perform all maintenance work without difficulty. Blade retensioning and replacement are easy to carry out. On request, Flexco can also provide blades with high resistance to heat and chemicals. Blades are available for all standard belt widths. Flexco offers precleaners to meet the requirements of various applications, including low heights and temperatures up to 163°C. For mining they are available

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NEWS & REPORTS in standard-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty versions. The MMP heavy-duty precleaner, for example, is made of stainless steel and comes with dual tensioners. All PU blades have a faceted profile design that renews the blade edge as it wears, ensuring constant cleaning performance over the blade’s entire lifetime. The HV precleaner is designed for the high temperatures encountered in underground mining. Its carbide tips deliver superior cleaning performance with vulcanized belts. Precleaners can be used at belt speeds of 2.5 to 7 m/sec. Secondary cleaners increase the cleaning efficiency to more than 90 percent by removing fine material as well. They are equipped with wear-resistant carbide blades and are available for all standard belt widths. The blades have C-tips for mechanical fastener applications or V-tips for vulcanized belts. Patented cushions maintain optimal belt contact. Designs are available for low installation heights, standard-duty to heavy-duty applications, and special cases such as cupped belts and belts with worn centres. The poles are designed to resist the powerful twisting forces caused by continuous belt motion. Together with Flexco, operators of conveyor systems can analyse their needs and select the solution that is best for them.

Belt cleaners keep material from sticking to the belt after it leaves the transfer point. (Photos: Flexco Europe GmbH)

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Flexco Europe GmbH Flexible Steel Lacing Company (FLEXCO), headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois in the USA, is the leading international specialist for mechanical conveyor belt fastener systems, belt cleaners, belt positioners, impact beds and pulley lagging for light- and heavy-duty applications. With the company‘s innovative solutions, endusers can substantially reduce downtime and increase productivity. FLEXCO Europe GmbH is the German subsidiary of FLEXCO, and is headquartered in Rosenfeld, where the company currently has 60 employees. For more information, see: www.flexco.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Flexco Europe GmbH Leidringer Str. 40-42 72348 Rosenfeld Press contact: Jörg Schairer Managing Director phone +49 7428 9406 176 jschairer@flexco.com www.flexco.com Agency a1kommunikation Schweizer GmbH Dr. Matthias Schweizer phone + 49 (0) 711 9454161 0 info@a1kommunikation.de www.a1kommunikation.de

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NEWS & REPORTS SICK

Distance – Speed – Precision – Small

PowerProx MultiTask photoelectric proximity sensors: The fantastic four

aldkirch, September 2015 – The new standard for reliable detection with an extended sensing range cannot be measured with a conventional yardstick. After all, with sensing ranges from 5 cm to 3.8 m, no object goes undetected by the PowerProx MultiTask photoelectric sensor. To achieve this, not only has SICK packed all the advantages of time-of-flight technology into the world‘s smallest housing, they have also increased detection speed. Thanks to PowerProx, now even objects being conveyed at high speed, small and flat objects, and jet black and shiny objects can be reliably detected over a high sensing range. The photoelectric sensor also provides stable detection results over a large detection angle and is immune to ambient light.

The small PowerProx MultiTask photoelectric sensor housing combines time-of-flight technology, eye safety at the level of laser class 1, outstanding optics, and fast signal processing. The MultiTask photoelectric sensor is adjusted by means of a potentiometer or teach-in button. There are versions available with either one or two separately adjustable switching thresholds, depending on the application. IO-Link can be used to define up to eight switching points and to make use of the smart sensor functions. The VISTAL® housing ensures the device is sufficiently rugged.

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PowerProx Distance for reliable detection with unrivaled range Thanks to its extended sensing range of up to 3.8 m and two separately adjustable switching points, the PowerProx Distance is the ideal solution for occupied bay and clearance detection, pallet handling, and collision protection in storage and conveyor technology.

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NEWS & REPORTS An extended sensing range is also essential for a system which is used to protect doors and gates. Photoelectric retro-reflective sensors and through-beam photoelectric sensors always require a reflector or a receiver system, while PowerProx works by monitoring the returned light from the target, with reflectors and receivers not being required. With its extended sensing range of up to 3.8 m and high ambient light immunity, this photoelectric proximity sensor is therefore ideal for protecting doors and gates.

PowerProx Speed for high speed detection Quick response times, high switching frequencies, and reliable object detection at extended sensing ranges of up to 2.5 m make the PowerProx Speed variant ideal for use in the packaging industry or in any application that relies

on detection at top speed, such as high-speed counting. Accurate edge detection for wooden boards is one of many other applications made possible by the quick response time, high switching frequency and high-precision laser beam.

PowerProx Precision for detection of the smallest of objects and object properties With a sensing range of up to 1.8 m, PowerProx Precision detects even the smallest of objects, cutouts and recesses from a considerable distance. It handles changing materials and surfaces with ease, even in front of shiny or reflective backgrounds, which is ideal for quality control within the automobile and components industry, or for checking the pick-up point on a robot within handling and assembly.

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NEWS & REPORTS PowerProx Small for a great sensing range in a small package

MultiTask photoelectric sensors: Specialists in efficient automation

The PowerProx Small combines time-of-flight technology, sensing ranges of up to 2.5 m, and high switching frequencies of up to 1,000 Hz in the world‘s smallest housing. The laser technology is classified as laser class 1, ensuring that there is no danger to eyes during operation.

Resolving special applications without any special effort – that‘s the philosophy that SICK has been pursuing with its innovative MultiTask photoelectric sensor cluster.

This MultiTask photoelectric sensor is adjusted by means of a potentiometer. There are versions available with either one or two separately adjustable switching thresholds, depending on the application. Thanks to its versatile connection options, the PowerProx Small is extremely flexible and can be used in a wide range of different fields. Every member of the PowerProx product family is also available with two adjustable switching points. This means that control tasks, such as slack control in the printing industry, the tire industry, or during sheet steel processing, can be carried out efficiently and easily. Depending on additional requirements relating to speed, precision, sensing range, or size, all four PowerProx photoelectric sensor variants are ideal for this. Not only does the PowerProx pack time-of-flight technology into the world‘s smallest housing for the first time, its improved optics and electronics, high level of ruggedness, and smart sensor functions also offer a range of advantages, including outstanding detection properties over extended sensing ranges, high switching frequencies, and a low minimum distance between object and background.

The solutions can be characterized both as further developments of existing opto-electronic sensor designs offering even greater safety, reliability and strength, as well as being of a type that, through a new detection or evaluation approach, influences implementation and machine design – that is, that represents an evolutionary paradigm shift. In this way, the MultiTask family deals with a range of application types, ensuring compact, elegant and economically efficient solutions, often extending well beyond their original industry sector.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: SICK AG Erwin-Sick-Str. 1 79183 Waldkirch | Germany Press germany Antje Stein + 49 7681 202-0 +49 7681 202-3322 Antje.Stein@sick.de Press international Silvia Puckl +49 7681 202-4183 +49 7681 202-3322 Silvia.Puckl@sick.de

SICK Sensor Intelligence SICK is one of the world’s leading producers of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with headquarters in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous representative offices, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. In the 2014 fiscal year, SICK had about 7,000 employees worldwide and achieved Group sales of EUR 1,099.8 million.

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NEWS & REPORTS DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH

DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH

New 8-axle trailer went on its maiden voyage

Company Bauer (Schrobenhausen, Germany) inaugurated their new 8-axle panther semi low-loader on the route from Berlin to Munich. (Photos: DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH)

Company Bauer (Schrobenhausen, Germany) inaugurated their new 8-axle panther semi low-loader on the route from Berlin to Munich. Yet in 2011, Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH ordered a 6-axle trailer with the newly launched panther technology. Now the choice for their new trailer fell again on the proven single wheel suspension developed by DOLL. The first drive of the 8-axle semi low-loader from Berlin to Munich was the transportation of a drilling unit weighing 80 t. By purchasing this trailer the company wants to carry especially heavy and bulky loads such as constructional equipment. The vehicle of type S8E-S2 can be extended from the first axle and is equipped with a 25 t compensating gooseneck, double ramps and 12 t axles like all panther trailers. Driver Steve was overwhelmed by the very low loading height and the newly developed control system DOLLtronic which is based on CAN-bus. The possibility to control all functions from one central station makes handling much easier.

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DOLL wishes company Bauer many more pleasant drives.

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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NEWS & REPORTS RUBBLE MASTER HMH GmbH

RUBBLE MASTER HMH GmbH: RM shares its

expertise in mobile crushing with Hong Kong University

On the occasion of UN World Environment Protection Day this June, RM CEO Gerald Hanisch held a lecture as keynote speaker in front of some 80 industry representatives and students at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His main message was: Start recycling now and turn waste into money! In a colaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University, RM Sales Partner “Earth Products China”, RUBBLE MASTER and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, the Regional Austrian Trade Commission, organised the industry and consulting seminar on “Highways & Construction Materials Recycling Management”. The diverse and exciting agenda proved the broad usage of technology in the field of pavement & highway material recycling and construction waste material recycling.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: RUBBLE MASTER HMH GmbH Mag. Gabriele Hametner Marketing Support gabriele.hametner@rubblemaster.com Tel: +43 732 73 71 17 – 312 Fax: +43 664 96 21 816 www.rubblemaster.com

It was the personal wish of Gerald Hanisch to travel to Hong Kong to share his vast knowledge of mobile crushing with both students and industry representatives. The megacity of Hong Kong is known for its powers of innovation, the urge to leave the old behind and constantly create something new. As a result, the recycling of construction waste is useful both economically and environmentally. Additionally, RM mobile crushers are able to work perfectly in the urban surroundings of Hong Kong as they fulfil every demand in terms of noise protection and dust suppression.

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NEWS & REPORTS Case Construction Equipment

Case to Showcase Full Offering at Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015

Case to Showcase Full Offering at Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

Case Construction Equipment will participate in the second edition of the Bauma Conexpo Africa exhibition, which will be held in Johannesburg from September 15 to 18, 2015. In collaboration with its distributor CSE, the brand will showcase its full line of equipment and complete solutions for construction businesses, which include retail financing, expert service support and strong parts backup. On the back of the success of its first edition in 2013, expectations for Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 are of a high attendance – as many as 20,000 visitors with the majority coming from South Africa and other Sub-Saharan African countries. With its presence at this event, Case aims to raise its profile and create awareness of the comprehensive support it is able to provide customers in South Africa and other markets in the region through its strong dealer network.

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“The African continent offers great opportunities of growth,” explains Andy Blandford, Vice President CNH Industrial Construction Equipment for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. “The Maghreb region and Sub-Saharan Africa – and in particular South Africa – are key markets for us. Bauma Conexpo Africa provides us with the perfect platform to meet our customers and show them how we are able to help them to get the job done and run their

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NEWS & REPORTS business effectively. Case has strong dealers in most of the larger African markets and offers the type of equipment that our customers need: robust, reliable machines able to operate in the toughest conditions, and at the right cost of ownership.”

A full line of equipment to meet the specific needs of African construction businesses The products that will be on display on the Case stand are representative of the brand’s wide offering and showcase its ability to offer customers a complete solution for their specific needs. On show will be the Case skid steer loaders and backhoe loaders, both trademark product lines in the brand’s offering in African markets.

Complete solutions to help construction businesses operate with success Case provides expert sales and service support through its network of strong dealers, which covers effectively most of the major African markets and with the backing of the powerful resources and organization of CNH Industrial. Case customers in the region can also benefit from the tailored financing packages and extended warranty programmes offered by Case dealers and provided by CNH Industrial Capital, a specialist in financing for the construction industry with over 50 years’ experience.

Case to Showcase Full Offering at Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

Andy Blandford, Vice President CNH Industrial Construction Equipment for EMEA. (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Case Construction Equipment Press contact: Lynn Campbell TLC PR for ALARCON & HARRIS Tel: +44 (0) 1704 566354 Email: lynn@tlcpr.co.uk

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 world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industryleading 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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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 Messe München GmbH

BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA: Top event for the sector in the growth market of sub-Saharan Africa

• Significant increase in professional attendees from Southern Africa • 616 exhibitors from 42 countries More visitors from sub-Saharan Africa, and high-caliber participants: BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA, which took place from September 15 to 18, 2015 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, has established itself as the most important event for the sector in Africa. 14,300 visitors from 75 countries attended the second edition of the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles. 13 percent of the visitors came from outside of South Africa with a significant increase in percentage from sub-Saharan Africa. The top five visiting countries from Africa besides the host country were (in this order): Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique and Botswana. In addition, for the first time there were delegations from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia. Stefan Rummel, Managing Director of Messe München, expressed his satisfaction: “We have achieved our goal of welcoming more and higher-quality visitors from the sub-Saharan region. BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA has now without doubt established itself as a platform for the industry that brings together African and international companies.” Megan Tanel, Vice President for Exhibitions at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), agrees: “Africa continues to be an important market for our North American equipment manufacturers. BAUMA

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CONEXPO AFRICA is the event to not only enter into the market but also to engage with existing customers.” In total 616 exhibitors from 42 countries showcased their new products and innovations for the African market on 68,000 square meters of exhibition space. The top ten exhibiting countries were (in this order): South Africa, China, Germany, Italy, the UK, India, the US, France, Turkey and Spain. Despite the economic climate, the exhibitors made special mention of the quality of the visitors at this year’s BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA. Stephen Jones, Marketing

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Director at Bell Equipment, was satisfied: “The quality of the visitors has been really good – there were proper buyers.” John Beukes, Managing Director at ITR South Africa, was also very positive: “Here at BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA the quality of visitors, the seriousness is a lot more intense compared to other shows. It’s a great mix of local visitors and neighboring countries. We had really serious people from the sub-Saharan region.” For the mining sector BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA was once again the most suitable show, as Pierre Roche, Sales Manager at AARD, confirmed: “BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA definitely is the right platform for the mining sector in Africa.

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We have seen our major clients but also new customers. We had visitors from countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe or Botswana. The sub-Saharan region was definitely well represented.” Rocco Lehmann, General Manager at Ammann, summed up the mood: “BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA is the most important show in Africa. You have to be at BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA – it’s a must.”

Construction machinery trade shows of Messe München Organizing trade shows for the international construction machinery sector is a core competence of Messe München. Its portfolio includes not only the world´s leading trade show, bauma in Munich, and the brand event bauma China in Shanghai – it also cooperates with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in the organization of BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA in Gurgaon/ Delhi and BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA in Johannesburg.

Messe München Messe München is one of the world’s leading tradeshow companies. It organizes some 40 trade shows for capital and consumer goods and key high-tech industries in Munich alone. 14 of those events are number 1 in the world in their respective industries. Each year more than 30,000 exhibitors and some two million visitors take part in events held at the Messe München trade-fair center, the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München and

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the MOC Veranstaltungscenter München. In addition, Messe München International organizes trade shows in China, India, Turkey and South Africa. Messe München has a global business presence with affiliates in Europe, Asia and Africa and more than 60 foreign representatives serving more than 100 countries.

About the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) AEM is the North American-based international trade group representing the off-road equipment manufacturing industry. AEM is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with offices in the world capitals of Washington, D.C., Ottawa and Beijing. It represents more than 850 companies in the agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors. AEM has an ownership stake in and/or manages several world-class exhibitions, including CONEXPOCON/AGG, one of the world‘s largest gathering places for the construction and construction materials industries.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Messe München GmbH PR Manager Sabine Wagner Tel. +49 89 949-21478 sabine.wagner@messe-muenchen.de

AEM PR Manager Patricia Monroe Tel. +1 414 298-4123 pmonroe@aem.org

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NEWS & REPORTS Volvo Construction Equipment

A Volvo Century for Morris Leslie:

Morris Leslie Plant Hire Ltd continues its ambitious expansion programme with the purchase of 100 new Volvo compact excavators for its nationwide hire fleet

oming out of the industry’s worst recession Morris Leslie Plant Hire Ltd embarked on an ambitious expansion programme to grow its self-drive hire business nationwide and in the space of two years has acquired in excess of 2100 items of mobile plant with an investment in excess of £80M. In 2014 the company purchased its first Volvo machines, the ECR88D reduced swing excavators and has continued this year with the purchase of a further 25 88s together with 25 ECR25D’s and 50 of the latest edition to Volvo’s range of compact excavators – the ECR50D.

“Selecting equipment that has a good pedigree in terms of quality, reliability and a high degree of user acceptance is critical to us,” comments Morris Leslie’s Group Operations Director Graham Ogilvie. “We found the initial batch of Volvo machines satisfied that criteria and were well received by our client base and our national depot network. Therefore, it wasn’t a difficult decision to choose more Volvo’s as part of our expansion plan this year which already has amounted to some 1300 items of plant with a value of £45M,” he continues. “Another important factor is building a solid relationship with our core partners and again we are enjoying a very positive association with the team at Volvo.”

Saltash, Stockport and Woking. “With Volvo’s network of customer support centres and utility dealers strategically placed around the country we know we can rely on their after sales support nationwide,” continues Mr Ogilvie. Morris Leslie Plant Hire Ltd is part of the Morris Leslie Group which was established in 1974 and has its headquarters located near Perth in Scotland. The company has nine hire depots offering a range of construction equipment including excavators, telehandlers, dumpers & rollers, which is continually being renewed thanks to rigorous investment planning, making its fleet one of the youngest in terms of age in the UK.

The new machines have been distributed evenly across Morris Leslie Plant Hire’s hire branches located in Burgess Hill, Exeter, Newark, Northampton, Perth, Plymouth,

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

Volvo Construction Equipment Anne Bast VP Corporate Communication Sales Region EMEA (Europe – Middle East – Africa) Tel: + 46 16 5415906 eMail: anne.bast@volvo.com

Hannah Kitchener Amy Metcalfe Marketing Communications Manager Tel: 01223 836636 Fax: 01223 832799

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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) Volvo CE‘s products and services are offered in more than 125 countries through proprietary or independent dealerships. Customers are using Volvo machines in quarries & aggregates, energy related industries (oil & gas), heavy infrastructure, utilities, road construction, building, demolition, recycling industry, industrial material handling, and forestry industry. Our product range includes wheeled and crawler excavators (diggers), articulated haulers (dumpers, dump trucks), scraper haulers, wheel loaders, pipelayers, demolition equipment, waste handlers, motor graders, pavers, compactors, milling equipment, tack distributors, road wideners, material transfer vehicles and a range of compact equipment such as mini loaders, mini excavators, backhoe loaders and skidsteer loaders.

Morris Leslie Group Errol Airfield, Errol Perth, PH2 7TB Tel: +44 (0) 1821 642940 Fax: +44 (0) 1821 642939 Email: enquiries@morrisleslie.co.uk

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NEWS & REPORTS Volvo Construction Equipment

Flagship loader is the new King Coal at Bristol Port Company

new Volvo L350F loading shovel complete with a 12.8m³ rehandling bucket has been delivered to The Bristol Port Company Ltd and takes over as the prime mover on train loading duties at the coal stock yard on the Royal Portbury Dock, Avonmouth.

Resplendent in its striking red and white livery the new 52 tonne L350F joins two Volvo L330E machines originally supplied to the company back in 2006. “Both our L330E’s have performed well, working virtually 24/7 and clocking up around 20000 hours in the process,” comments Bristol Port Company’s Director of Operational Engineering Martin Downey. “They have been good, reliable machines which has been the key to us selecting the new L350F. The support from Volvo when required has been equally impressive,” he continues. The L350F will now take over as the prime loading shovel on site supported by the younger of the two L330E’s. Together they will load a rake of twenty three, 72 tonne rail wagons in the space of one and a half hours. Equipped with a 12.8m³ rehandling bucket the L350F is capable of loading a wagon in just five passes and in the course of a year’s work will dispatch 1.5M tonnes of coal from the yard.

535hp, maximum torque reached at just 1400RPM, stronger hydraulics, a Volvo transmission with lock-up and Volvo designed and manufactured axles. As a result, the L350F is easy and comfortable to operate, leading to fast cycle times, sustained high performance throughout the working day and reduced operator fatigue. The machine features CDC (Comfort Drive Control) as standard, automatic lubrication, a heavy duty air filter, wide core radiator and a fire suppression system. Access to the Volvo Care Cab, where the operator will enjoy a spacious air-conditioned interior that is insulated from noise, dust and vibrations is via the rear steps on the machine. Safety features on the L350F include all round visibility aids, flashing rear lights and a white noise reverse alarm. To enhance lateral stability The Bristol Port Company opted for the recently introduced Goodyear 875/65 L4 sized tyre as opposed the traditional 35/65 L5 size. The main feature is the tyre width which measures 904mm with a diameter of 2079mm.

The new L350F will offer significant efficiencies in terms of fuel economy and productivity thanks to the combination of the machine’s Stage III 16 litre Volvo engine producing

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NEWS & REPORTS Supplied with a Volvo Blue service agreement whereby the machine will be properly maintained by a qualified Volvo service engineer, the new L350F is expected to live up to the reputation of its older Volvo relatives and give an effective service life of 25000 hours. Working around the clock the combined machines are expected to load up to 12 trains a day dispatching up to 6 million tonnes of imported coal to the major power stations in the UK including Fiddlers Ferry, Rugeley, Ratcliffe and Aberthawe. Volvo Construction Equipment markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, graders, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

Volvo Construction Equipment Anne Bast VP Corporate Communication Sales Region EMEA (Europe – Middle East – Africa) Tel: + 46 16 5415906 eMail: anne.bast@volvo.com Hannah Kitchener Amy Metcalfe Marketing Communications Manager Tel: 01223 836636 Fax: 01223 832799

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NEWS & REPORTS Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo ECR145E and ECR235E provide a powerful performance that lasts

he new E-series crawler excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment deliver increased productivity and fuel efficiency, while ensuring a low total cost of ownership.

The ECR145E and ECR235E from Volvo Construction Equipment are equipped with a powerful, efficient Tier 4f/ Stage IV engine and have been designed with a short swing radius for operation in confined spaces without compromising on performance. The ECR145E and ECR235E offer an integrated working mode system to optimize fuel efficiency, reduce running costs and increase productivity. The operator can choose the best work mode to ensure the correct configuration for any job. These machines have been built to tackle a range of applications, and an excellent system design is combined

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with a durable undercarriage to ensure impressive tractive force when climbing gradients, as well as when traveling over both rough and soft terrain.

Comfortably in control Built with the operator in mind, the newly designed Volvo cab is equipped with a roll-over protection structure (ROPS) for increased operator safety. The spacious cab features a large glass front and side for high visibility and

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NEWS & REPORTS ease of operation, and a wider entrance ensures improved access. A well-positioned, long vertical windshield wiper provides the best possible coverage for the front window for comfortable and accurate operating. An improved climate control system, displayed on an 8” LCD monitor, allows for easier controllability and greater operator comfort. An industry-leading air circulation and defrosting system speeds up the heating and cooling process for a more comfortable working environment. To further enhance controllability, these machines feature a keypad that allows operators to navigate through different settings on the 8” LCD monitor and activate machine functions in a safe and comfortable way. The functionality of the camera, air conditioning and lights can be customized through the keypad and configurations can be saved for added convenience. Bluetooth and a handsfree function have also been added so the operator can

Machine Specifications ECR145E Engine .. Rated output at .... ISO 9249/SAE J1349 net Breakout force* (Normal/Boost) SAE J1179 Bucket capacity Max digging reach* Max digging depth* Lifting capacity along undercarriage* ... at reach / height Operating weight

connect to wireless functions. In addition, the windshield wipers, camera, audio mute and power max function can be assigned to a shortcut button located on the joystick, so the operator can control the selected function by pressing a button.

A winning combination The ECR145E and ECR235E have been designed to provide a low total cost of ownership. A winning combination of enhanced hydraulics, improved ECO mode and convenient service access contributes to lower overall costs and higher productivity. An optimized hydraulics system is combined with the fully electronic control system to improve controllability and response time. This system works in harmony with Volvo’s unique ECO mode, which optimizes the hydraulic system to reduce flow and pressure losses in order to lower fuel consumption. To further lower fuel consumption,

Metric D4J 33 r/s (2 000 r/min) 89 kW 80.5 / 85.4 kN 0.25-0.82 m3 8 360 mm 5 530 mm 3 700 kg 6.0 / 1.5 m 14 435-16 677 kg

Imperial D4J 33 r/s (2,000 r/min) 119 hp 18,100 / 19,200 lbf 0.33-1.07 yd3 27'5" 18'2" 7,960 lb 20 / 5 ft 31,770-36,790 lb

* 4.6m boom, 2.5m arm / 15'1" boom, 8'2" arm

ECR235E Engine .. Rated output at .... ISO 9249/SAE J1349 net Breakout force* (Normal/Boost) SAE J1179 Bucket capacity Max digging reach* Max digging depth* Lifting capacity along undercarriage* ... at reach / height Operating weight

Metric D6J 30 r/s (1 800 r/min) 128 kW 125.0 / 132.2 kN

Imperial D6J 30 r/s (1,800 r/min) 172 hp 28,100 / 29,710 lbf

0.36-1.44 m3

0.47-1.88 yd3

9 890 m 6 755 m 7 790 kg 6.0 / 1.5 m 23 700-27 840 kg

32'5" 22'2" 16,770 lb 20 / 5 ft 52,250-61,440 lb

* 5.7m boom, 2.9m arm / 18‘8“ boom, 9‘6“ arm

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NEWS & REPORTS these machines are equipped with an auto idle and engine shutdown feature, which reduces engine speed to idle when the controls are inactive for a pre-set amount of time between three and 20 seconds. If the machines are left idle for longer, the optional auto engine shutdown feature will automatically turn off the machine. Punched anti-slip plates and handrails ensure superior grip and added safety when performing maintenance checks and services. The ECR235E is further equipped with foldable guardrails to ensure safer access and ease of transportation. To increase machine longevity, Volvo has designed both of these machines with grouped filters and centralized greasing points, accessible from ground level.

Work with the best These excavators are compatible with a range of durable attachments to increase versatility. A password protected attachment management system allows storage of up to 20 different attachments, allowing the operator to pre-set hydraulic flow and pressure inside the cab through the monitor. The machines can be equipped with a General Purpose or Heavy-Duty bucket, each perfectly matched for digging and rehandling in all conditions. They provide maximum productivity, long life and feature original Volvo wear components.

Volvo also offers a full range of quick couplers, including its dedicated S-type and symmetrical couplers that reduce a loss of break-out force and perfectly match Volvo attachments. The HB-Series of hydraulic breakers are optimized to the specific weights of Volvo machines and tailored to Volvo quick couplers for swift, safe and simple attachment changes. They are available with a full assortment of tools. Volvo’s tilt rotator can be ordered factory-installed with multifunctional joysticks and a color display that’s fully integrated into the machine’s system. The new series of Volvo Aggressive Cut excavator buckets are perfectly matched to the factory-installed tilt rotator. The ECR145E and ECR235E are available in North America and in regulated markets in EMEA and APAC.

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NEWS & REPORTS Volvo Construction Equipment

TSL Contractors Ltd adds more Volvos to the fleet

aving purchased their first Volvo excavator 12 months ago, Argyll based construction company TSL Contractors Ltd has made a significant investment in purchasing further Volvo Construction Equipment products, all of which are incremental to the fleet.

This recent package of machines purchased by TSL Contractors Ltd will be utilised to deliver contracts awarded to the Company which is currently undertaking substantial hydro-electric projects over a wide geographical area of the country from Gairloch in the North West to Callander in the South. The new additions include a brace of fourteen tonne EC140D’s, three - twenty two tonne EC220E’s, an EC300E 30 tonne excavator and two A25G articulated haulers. “Since we purchased the EC300D last year, we’ve been very impressed with the machine’s performance and reliability especially on heavy duty rock breaking applications which are commonplace on the typical work we undertake,” comments TSL’s Managing Director Andrew Knight. “With our expanding portfolio of hydroelectric projects for both the private and public sectors we needed to make a significant investment in new equipment, so based on our experience with the one year old machine together with a competitive package on offer, we opted for more Volvo equipment,” he continues.

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The new machines have been spread across Scotland working on a variety of hydro-electric schemes. The main activities include the construction of access roads to these remote job sites and preparing trenches for laying large bore water pipes in the ground. Typically this involves a good deal of rock breaking on site and consequently, the EC300E and EC220E’s have been supplied complete with hydraulic hammers. The twenty two tonne capacity A25G articulated haulers are deployed on hauling crushed stone to construct the access roads and move overburden on site. One of the trucks has been supplied with optional 750/65R25 floatation tyres giving the benefit of reduced ground pressure which is ideal for coping with more boggy conditions and minimising the impact on fragile ground.

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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE)

The EC140D machines have been supplied with Steelwrist Tilt Rotators and are used primarily on re-instating the ground around the pipelines once the water pipes have been laid and covered. The ability for both the machine and tilt rotator to accomplish re-instatement of the surrounding area including profiling and finishing simultaneously instead of using a variety of equipment to do the job makes economic sense and more importantly, lessens the impact on the environment according to Andrew Knight.

Volvo CEâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s products and services are offered in more than 125 countries through proprietary or independent dealerships. Customers are using Volvo machines in quarries & aggregates, energy related industries (oil & gas), heavy infrastructure, utilities, road construction, building, demolition, recycling industry, industrial material handling, and forestry industry.

TSL Contractors Ltd was established thirty six years ago operating a small quarry on the Isle of Mull and has developed into a major construction, civil engineering and groundworks company operating in an area from the very North of Scotland to the Trossachs. The company specializes in hydro-electric schemes, major building projects such as affordable housing contracts for the Scottish Government and contracts for Scottish Water and other national contractors. It also continues to maintain a presence in the extractive, aggregates and ready-mix concrete industries. The company which employs 115 personnel has its head Office on the Isle of Mull, its hub construction office in Oban and satellite construction offices in Fort William, Loch Lomond and Aberfeldy. Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

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Our product range includes wheeled and crawler excavators (diggers), articulated haulers (dumpers, dump trucks), scraper haulers, wheel loaders, pipelayers, demolition equipment, waste handlers, motor graders, pavers, compactors, milling equipment, tack distributors, road wideners, material transfer vehicles and a range of compact equipment such as mini loaders, mini excavators, backhoe loaders and skidsteer loaders. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Thorsten Poszwa Director, External Communications Volvo Construction Equipment Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 Email: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com

Amy Metcalfe Marketing Communications Manager Tel: 01223 836636 Fax: 01223 832799

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‘Quality and value for money….’

ummarises the purchasing decision for a brand new Volvo EC380E according to Paul Drayton, Area Production Manager for Hampshire based New Milton Sand & Ballast Ltd.

New Milton Sand & Ballast is a family run business that has been producing sands and gravels in South Hampshire and East Dorset since 1936. The company has had a long association with Volvo operating various Volvo loading shovels at its facilities since the early 1980’s. It has now has added a thirty eight tonne EC380E to its fleet which takes charge as the prime mover at the company’s Hurn Court Farm Quarry. “We needed to replace the existing machine with a larger capacity excavator to assist in reducing cycle times as the extraction area gets further from the plant here at Hurn Court,” explains Mr Drayton. “We had tried the smaller EC220D on loan to us from one of our associate companies for a short period and were impressed with its performance and production capabilities and not least our operator’s positive feedback. All of this together with a competitive package on offer including a service contract for the larger EC380E meant we were buying a quality product and getting value for money at the same time,” he continues.

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Equipped with a Stage IV Final 13 litre engine, the EC380E develops 306 nett hp and is ideally matched to its automatic sensing mode hydraulic system. The machine’s hydraulics are perfectly matched to the engine and are controlled by an advanced system which provides on-demand flow and reduces power losses within the circuit. Volvo’s unique ECO mode contributes to significant fuel savings without any loss of performance in most operating conditions. As well as improving fuel efficiency, this increases controllability for more precise performance. Otherwise, Volvo’s integrated work mode system offers the operator a choice of five work modes according to the task in hand – I (Idle), F (Fine), G (General), H (Heavy) or P (Power max) – for optimum efficiency and machine performance. When the controls have been inactive for a pre-set amount of time, the excavator can be programmed to automatically reduce engine speed or even shut down to further reduce fuel consumption and noise. Operators can keep track of both current and average fuel consumption via a simple gauge in the cab.

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NEWS & REPORTS Besides fast cycle times, the EC380E offers exceptional digging geometry with a forward reach of 11.0 metres, a generous dig depth of 7.3 metres and a load over height of 7.2 metres. The machine supplied to New Milton Sand & Ballast has been supplied with a hydraulic quick fit, a general purpose bucket and a heavy duty grading bucket. “So far we’ve not been disappointed with our purchasing decision,” says Paul Drayton. “The machine is certainly ticking all of the boxes.” New Milton Sand & Ballast is the premier processor in South West Hampshire and West Dorset for construction aggregates and sands. The company also supplies recycled sands and aggregates as well as a large range of decorative shingle and chippings from local and nationwide sources. It specialises in reprocessing waste into recycled materials, supplying ready mixed concrete and screed as well as bagged products to trade and retail customers. Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

Amy Metcalfe Marketing Communications Manager Tel: 01223 836636 Fax: 01223 832799

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Volvo EC160E and EC180E enhance efficiency and endurance

olvo Construction Equipment’s new E-series crawler excavators incorporate a powerful Tier 4 Final/Stage IV engine into a durable design, providing excellent fuel efficiency and a robust performance in tough applications.

The new EC160E and EC180E crawler excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment are designed with a range of new features to ensure fuel efficiency is a priority in all applications. Incorporating Volvo’s Tier 4 Final/Stage IV compliant D4 engine, these machines combine low fuel consumption and heavy-duty performance to maximize uptime and reduce emissions. Increased engine power guarantees highly responsive operation and travel for maximum productivity. For outstanding efficiency, the hydraulic system is optimized to operate in harmony with this powerful engine, working alongside a fully electronic control system and Volvo’s advanced ECO mode to reduce power loss and improve controllability and response time. The ECO mode works together with the main control valve and machine software to ensure efficient electronic pump control.

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To reduce cycle time, a boom float function allows pump power from boom lowering to be saved or used for other functions. The EC160E and EC180E further improve efficient operations by reducing the amount of time the machine is idling – the engine will automatically switch off when the machine is inactive for a pre-set amount of time.

Tough and ready These E-series crawler excavators incorporate the latest innovative designs to guarantee durability in all operations. Volvo CE pays attention to even the smallest detail, and every component is carefully crafted to ensure an excellent performance every time. Silicone caulking is used to prevent rust, waterproof harnesses

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NEWS & REPORTS and connections are installed, as well as heavy-duty door hinges and bolted-on protection for framework lights. A reinforced steel roll-over protection structure (ROPS) offers maximum protection for the operator, and the durable undercarriage is built to withstand all elements and terrain. An intelligently designed X-shape lower frame enables even weight distribution at all times. The robust boom and arm design includes internal plates positioned to support pressure points during a range of applications, dispersing stress from high-pressure areas to ensure maximum productivity during the most demanding of applications.

An easy ride The EC160E and EC180E offer a superior operator experience including a productive working environment and easy serviceability. All machine interfaces, including joysticks, keypad and large LCD monitor, are ergonomically designed for ease of use and optimum efficiency. The number of switches has been reduced and climate control has been integrated into the keypad for easy adjustments. A short-cut key has been added to the joystick to allow the operator to select functions such as windshield wipers, cameras, auto-mute or power max during the operation for minimum disruption.

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For enhanced safety, optional side-view cameras can be installed on these machines to cover the operator blind spot. Both views are displayed on the color monitor, creating a safer working environment. The EC160E and EC180E are also designed for hasslefree servicing. Convenient access to the hydraulic tank and fuel tank, as well as filters grouped together and accessible from ground level, facilitate the speed and ease of servicing. Well-positioned punched anti-slip plates provide superior grip and durability for easier, safer access when cleaning. The radiator, charged air cooler and hydraulic oil cooler are easily reached from ground level by simply opening the side door. Real-time service alerts are displayed on the color monitor to enable speedy diagnostic

Switch it up The EC160E and EC180E have been built to maximize productivity and profitability by adapting to a wide range of operations. The machines can be adjusted to take a variety of hydraulic lines, which are factory fitted with breaker and sheer piping, as well as rotator piping. The password protected management system allows storage for up to 20 different attachments. It pre-sets and permits hydraulic flow and pressure to be adjusted within the cab, which enables the use of various attachments for increased versatility. An electric pedal offers precise

EC160E

EC180E (EU only model) Volvo D4J Volvo D4J EU; 109 kW @ 2000 r/min 109 kW @ 2000 r/min NA; 109 kW (146 hp) @ 2000 r/min

Engine Rated output at .... ISO 9249/SAE J1349 net Max. lifting capacity along undercarriage 1.5m/6.0m (5 ft /20 ft) Max. digging reach* Max. digging depth* Max. Breakout force* – bucket (Normal / Power boost) ISO6015 Tear out force, SAE J1179 (Normal/Boost) Operating weight

EU: 4880 kg NA: 5150 kg (11090 lb)

5660 kg

8980 mm (29'6") 6070 mm (19'11")

8980 mm 6070 mm

115.3 / 121.9 kN (25920 / 27400 lbf ) 81.7 / 86.4 kN (18370 / 19420 lbf) 16430 – 20860 kg (36222 – 45988 lb)

115.3 / 121.9 kN 81.7 / 86.4 kN 17330 – 19830 kg

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NEWS & REPORTS control and the attachment response sensitivity can be adjusted using the keypad for maximum impact in different environments. Durable Volvo attachments have been purpose-built to work in perfect harmony with these machines. These attachments include Volvo GP, HD and XD buckets – the perfect tools for digging and re-handling in all conditions – and the HB-18 hydraulic breaker, optimized to the specific weight of the machines and tailored to Volvo’s quick couplers for quick and easy attachment changes. Volvo offers a full range of quick couplers featuring Front Pin Lock technology, compliant with the latest safety regulations of ISO 13031 and EN474-1 and designed to fit perfectly with Volvo.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

Volvo Construction Equipment Thorsten Poszwa Director, External Communications Volvo Construction Equipment Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 Email: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com Brian O’Sullivan SE10 London Tel: int +44 77 333 50307 Email: osullivan@se10.com

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Gorrel’s Hit for Six

orrel Equipment Solutions Ltd, part of the Walters Group, has opted for another Volvo package of six L110H loading shovels to satisfy a long standing prestigious hire contract in the glass recycling industry.

The nationwide self-drive plant hire company that has developed a long tradition for uniquely specifying equipment to satisfy its clients’ exacting needs for demanding applications with wheeled loaders, material handlers, excavators, tele-handlers and dumptrucks selected the new Volvo L110H shovels based on the performance of the six L110G’s they replace, according to Gorrel’s General Manager Nigel Chilcott. “All six machines which are spread over three glass recycling sites are expected to work 24 hours a day clocking up around 6000 hours a year so it’s essential we can rely on their performance and uptime,” says Mr Chilcott. “The G models the new machines are replacing are just two years old and have performed very well indeed. Furthermore the Volvo machines are popular with our client’s operators and when it is required, our own back up and support along with the Volvo support network gives complete peace of mind,” he continues. The new L110H loading shovels have been supplied with standard boom configuration, hydraulic quick fits and bespoke 3.2m³ High Tip buckets which have been strategically reinforced with weld to counter the abrasive nature of cullet (broken glass). In addition the machines have been specified with Goodyear RL5K heavy duty tyres to prevent punctures on site, reversible fans, Lincoln

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autolube greasing systems and Loadrite weighing devices. Powered by a Tier IV final Volvo 8 litre engine developing 258 nett hp with a maximum torque of 1250Nm at just 1450rpm, the nineteen tonne L110H also benefits from Volvo designed and manufactured driveline components designed to offer considerable fuel savings each shift. Fuel savings are further enhanced by the Volvo Eco pedal encouraging the operator to run the machine at its optimum rpm in the engine’s torque curve.

Volvo Gorrel Gorrel Equipment Solutions can trace its roots back over the past 30 years and has always been associated with Volvo Construction Equipment products. It currently operates over 100 Volvo loading shovels in its fleet in a wide range of applications across the whole of the UK. Whilst the company specialise in bespoke long term selfdrive hire contracts it can also offer mid-term and spot hires to the industry at large. The Company became part of the Walters Group of Companies based in South Wales four years ago.

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NEWS & REPORTS Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, graders, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Thorsten Poszwa Director, External Communications Volvo Construction Equipment Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 Email: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com

Amy Metcalfe Marketing Communications Manager Tel: 01223 836636 Fax: 01223 832799

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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) Volvo CEâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s products and services are offered in more than 125 countries through proprietary or independent dealerships. Customers are using Volvo machines in quarries & aggregates, energy related industries (oil & gas), heavy infrastructure, utilities, road construction, building, demolition, recycling industry, industrial material handling, and forestry industry. Our product range includes wheeled and crawler excavators (diggers), articulated haulers (dumpers, dump trucks), scraper haulers, wheel loaders, pipelayers, demolition equipment, waste handlers, motor graders, pavers, compactors, milling equipment, tack distributors, road wideners, material transfer vehicles and a range of compact equipment such as mini loaders, mini excavators, backhoe loaders and skidsteer loaders.

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First Volvo EC140E goes to LRD Plant Hire

ollowing its launch at this year’s Plantworx exhibition in June, the first fourteen tonne Volvo EC140 E series machine has been delivered to Stafford based LRD Plant Hire Ltd.

LRD Plant Hire Ltd specialises in the construction of concrete flooring for large industrial and agricultural buildings along with the associated works for ground preparation. Looking to add another machine to his fleet, proprietor Lindsey Dickin had the opportunity to operate the larger EC220E at a Volvo open day event earlier in the year. “I was particularly impressed with the controllability and gradeability of the machine,” says Mr Dickin. “These features are very important for the work we undertake in getting the groundwork absolutely correct and level prior to laying concrete. Since it was time to add another machine to my fleet and having run Volvo excavators for the last eight years I was happy to stick with what I know best so opted for the new EC140E,” he continues. The EC140E completes the line-up of Tier IV final E series excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment. The Tier IV final 4 litre Volvo engine in the latest fourteen tonne model

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develops 121 nett horsepower. Operators can select the best work mode for the task at hand, ensuring optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Modes include: I-idle, F-fine, G-general, H-heavy or P-power, with the machine automatically setting the appropriate engine speed for the work mode and ECO mode is a new feature that works in G to H or P mode. Pump flow is controlled for combined digging and swinging operations to reduce the flow loss through the overload relief valves, while maintaining digging power and maximum swing torque. Eco mode provides better fuel efficiency without loss of performance in most operating conditions. The Volvo Care Cab offers a large roomy interior with plenty of leg room and foot space. The excellent all round visibility is enhanced by pressurised and filtered cab air supplied by a 14 vent, climate control system. An adjustable easy to read LCD colour monitor provides

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NEWS & REPORTS real time information of the machine functions, important diagnostic information and a wide variety of work tool settings. The screen also doubles as a monitor for the rear view camera. Hammer / shear hydraulics are offered as standard on the EC140E, as are hose rupture valves on the boom and dipper cylinders. To aid the gradeability and control of the machine yet further, LRD Plant Hire utilises a Spectra Laser device which is simply mounted on a bracket attached to the bucket linkage. With the combination of machine and laser Mr Dickin is able to prepare large surface areas prior to concreting to within tolerances of 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15mm. LRD provides the construction of long life commercial/ industrial concrete floors for a degree of applications. This can be either joint free suspended slabs or conventional construction for warehousing, distribution depots, industrial/commercial units, external yards and storage areas and all other major structures for production and application, which can be tailored to end user needs. Based near Stafford the company offers a nationwide service. Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in Great Britain. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Thorsten Poszwa Director, External Communications Volvo Construction Equipment Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 Email: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com

Amy Metcalfe Marketing Communications Manager Tel: 01223 836636 Fax: 01223 832799

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Volvo octet for Ashcourt Group

he Hull-based Ashcourt Group has added a further eight machines to its growing plant fleet from Volvo Construction Equipment. In total the company has now purchased no less than 27 Volvo’s since October 2013.

This latest package of machines is a mix of loading shovels and crawler excavators ranging from 15 to 38 tonnes and all are incremental to the Ashcourt fleet. These include a D and an E series reduced swing ECR145 – the latter equipped with a Steelwrist Tilt rotator, a twenty two tonne EC220E, two 30tonne EC300E’s and a 38 tonne EC380E. All of the new excavators will be deployed on both existing internal and external contracts currently being undertaken as well as new projects to be started by the Ashcourt Group. The two loading shovels – namely a 9 tonne Volvo L50G and the larger Tier IV final L120H have been purchased specifically to take charge of a new recycling facility and concrete batching plant located in Hull, recently acquired as a new venture and an important addition to the Ashcourt Group’s portfolio.

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The L50G complete with hydraulic quick fit and 2.5m³ materials handling bucket is fully occupied running the concrete batching plant loading sands and ballast material into the various hoppers and bins. The machine is fitted with optional boom suspension to maximise load retention and an RDS Loadmaster 8000 weighing system. The larger 20 tonne L120H powered by a Volvo Tier IV final 8 litre engine developing 276 hp becomes the prime mover at the newly acquired recycling facility handling a wide range of inert materials. Equipped with a quick fit 3.8m³ rehandling bucket, the new L120H also benefits from the optional boom suspension system to aid maximum load retention on load and carry duties. The machine is deployed sorting and handling incoming materials, rehandling crushed product and loading material out onto both Ashcourt’s fleet of predominantly run Volvo FMX tippers as well as external contractors vehicles.

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NEWS & REPORTS Volvo-Ashcourt-wheel-loader Commenting on the recent arrivals, Ashcourt’s Plant Manager Andy Nicholson said, “Since purchasing our first Volvo machines two years ago we’ve been impressed with the overall quality of the product, their reliability and fuel efficiency. Our operators certainly appreciate the cab comfort and the way the machines perform.” And Mr Nicholson’s sentiments apply to the complete mix of machines that have so far been purchased by Ashcourt which includes not just the excavators and loading shovels but articulated haulers and a soil compactor as well. “It’s not just the machines themselves, we are absolutely delighted with the level of after sales support we get from Volvo and in particular, Luke Powell their local mobile engineer who goes the extra mile to assist us when it’s needed,” continues Andy. The Ashcourt Group has a range of operating divisions, from constructing purpose-built luxury student accommodation through to new build housing and civil engineering projects. This led to a demand for quality aggregates that saw Ashcourt purchase two quarry operations in Yorkshire last year and just recently the acquisition of a concrete batching plant and an inert materials recycling facility. In addition, the Company has a growing transport fleet that includes Volvo FH low loaders and Volvo FMX eight-wheeler tippers.

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

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Walters add new Volvos to growing fleet

package of twenty two Volvo articulated haulers and four excavators has reestablished a long standing relationship between The Walters Group of Hirwaun, Aberdare and Volvo Construction Equipment.

In all, eight Volvo A25Gs, six A30Gs and eight A40Gs along with two Volvo thirty eight tonne EC380Es and a couple of smaller twenty two tones EC220Es have been added to the Walters fleet which now totals some 350 items of plant. 2015 has been the Company’s busiest year ever for bulk muck shifting projects in the highways and quarrying sector according to Group Director Huw Richards. “We’ve had many years of experience operating Volvo products in many applications and their pedigree is sound in terms of reliability, good residuals and a strong support network throughout the country. As we needed to invest in additional equipment to satisfy the projects we are currently undertaking nationwide, our past experiences together with a competitive package on offer were the deciding factors on opting for the latest Volvo products,” he said.

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The addition of the new Tier IV final A25s, A30s and A40s brings the total number of Volvo articulated haulers to 57 in a fleet of articulated trucks numbering 100. “We opted for these models basically to balance the fleet out so now we have an appropriate mix of twenty five, thirty and forty tonne trucks at our disposal,” says Huw. The trucks have been deployed across the whole of the UK on bulk earthmoving contracts currently being undertaken by the Walters Group. For example, they can be found hard at work on the Heysham to M6 link, the A556 Knutsford to Bowden link, the A160 / A180 Port of Immingham improvement, the A5 to M1 link and the A465 Heads of the Valley 2 project in South Wales. In addition they can be found on a relatively new and major multimillion m³ muck shift contract the Company is undertaking as earthworks provider to a major quarrying company in Leicestershire.

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NEWS & REPORTS The latest G series haulers from Volvo meet the requirements of Stage IV final emissions legislation being powered by electronically controlled, six cylinder turbo charged Volvo V-ACT diesel engines. These feature high torque at low engine speeds, resulting in good fuel efficiency, high performance, quicker engine response and less wear, i.e. long service life. Purpose built by Volvo, the engine is designed to exactly match the Volvo drive train, ensuring the best use of power and torque, even in tough working conditions. Delivering exceptional fuel efficiency, it is matched to a torque converter with built in lock-up function and fitted with a fully automatic fast adaptive transmission. The rest of the Volvo designed and built powertrain has been reinforced to cope with the higher torque output of the engine.

The Walters Group was established in 1982 by Chairman Dave Walters. With the main core of the Group’s business focused on equipment solutions for quarrying and surface mine operations, civil engineering and demolition, in recent years the Group has secured several prestigious load and haul contracts in a number of large quarries throughout the UK. This will involve the annual movement of some 10M³ of rock on a face to crusher load and haul basis.

With carrying capacities of 24, 28 and 39 tonnes respectively the haulers can attain a maximum speed of 53kph for fast and productive cycle times. The haulers are also fitted with CareTrack as standard, which is Volvo’s telematics system that enables remote monitoring of a wide range of machine functions (e.g. location, fuel consumption, service reminders etc.) thus optimizing customer operations.

The two new Volvo EC380E and two new EC220E excavators have been added to the fleet to replace some older machines which are approaching 10000 hours of service life. “Again it has been a while since we last took Volvo excavators into the fleet, but decided it was time to look seriously at their new E series range of machines and added them to the overall package. So far we haven’t been disappointed with them and they are doing a good job for us,” says Huw.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE)

Again, the new E series excavators from Volvo now come with the Tier IV final engine treatment delivering high digging and breakout forces alongside reduced emissions and maximum fuel efficiency. The machines’ hydraulics are perfectly matched to the engine and are controlled by an advanced system which provides on-demand flow and reduces power losses within the circuit. Volvo’s unique ECO mode contributes up to 9% of the machine’s total efficiency – without any loss of performance in most operating conditions. As well as improving fuel efficiency, this increases controllability for more precise performance. Otherwise, Volvo’s integrated work mode system offers the operator a choice of five work modes according to the task in hand – I (Idle), F (Fine), G (General), H (Heavy) or P (Power max) – for optimum efficiency and machine performance. When the controls have been inactive for a pre-set amount of time, the excavator can be programmed to automatically reduce engine speed or even shut down to further reduce fuel consumption and noise. Operators can keep track of both current and average fuel consumption via a simple gauge in the cab.

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The Group employs in excess of four hundred staff throughout the UK, the majority being plant operators and service engineers with an average length of service exceeding eight years which is pretty exceptional for the industry. Many employees have been with the Company since its establishment.

Volvo CE‘s products and services are offered in more than 125 countries through proprietary or independent dealerships. Customers are using Volvo machines in quarries & aggregates, energy related industries (oil & gas), heavy infrastructure, utilities, road construction, building, demolition, recycling industry, industrial material handling, and forestry industry. Our product range includes wheeled and crawler excavators (diggers), articulated haulers (dumpers, dump trucks), scraper haulers, wheel loaders, pipelayers, demolition equipment, waste handlers, motor graders, pavers, compactors, milling equipment, tack distributors, road wideners, material transfer vehicles and a range of compact equipment such as mini loaders, mini excavators, backhoe loaders and skidsteer loaders. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Thorsten Poszwa Director, External Communications Volvo Construction Equipment Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 Email: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com Amy Metcalfe Marketing Communications Manager Tel: 01223 836636 Fax: 01223 832799

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Integrated Design for Cat® 340F and 352F Long Reach Excavators Provides Ample Digging and Lifting Capability at Extended Distances

The new Cat® 340F Long Reach and 352F Long Reach Excavators are specifically designed for applications that require exceptionally deep digging or excavating at extended distances, such as working in sand and gravel pits, shaping long slopes, and cleaning settling ponds. The new models are equally capable of digging and lifting applications, with large buckets and heavy-duty high/wide undercarriages that provide added stability over the side. These special-application machines are designed by Caterpillar engineers and manufactured in Caterpillar factories, resulting in an integrated design that ensures the optimum reliability, performance, and serviceability that customers have long experienced with Cat D models. The 340F Long Reach excavator will be available in third quarter 2015 while the 352F Long Reach excavator will be available in first quarter 2016.

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The 340F Long Reach features a Cat C9.3 ACERT™ engine and the 352F Long Reach Excavator features a C13 ACERT engine, both meeting EU Stage IV emission standards. The excavators also incorporate a special heavy-duty upper frame, swing bearing and carbody - the massive structure that joins the swinging upper frame to the track frames. These heavy-duty members combine with added counterweight to provide maximum-reach dimensions at ground level of 18 080 mm for the 340F and 19 640 mm for the 352F. Maximum digging depths are 13 050 mm and 13 040 mm, respectively.

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NEWS & REPORTS Hydraulic capability Implement hydraulic systems for the 340F Long Reach and 352F Long Reach Excavators have ample hydraulic flow at high pressures to accommodate the special demands placed on these machines, delivering power and maximum control for a range of excavating buckets and hydraulic work tools.

The cab’s large glass areas enhance visibility, and special sealing and insulation help keep the operator‘s environment clean and quiet. The large, high-resolution, LCD monitor is designed for easy navigation and provides critical operating information.

Serviceability/technology

For overall system efficiency, major hydraulic components are located in close proximity - allowing shorter connecting tubes and hoses that reduce frictional losses and pressure reductions. The result is reduced loading on the system for added fuel savings. The main control valve also is designed to respond proportionally to control-lever movement for precise controllability of hydraulic functions.

Routine maintenance points are easily accessed from ground level, including greasing points, fluid taps, filters, and drain tubes. Service-compartment doors are designed to prevent debris entry and latch securely in the open position for machine maintenance. The side-by-side cooling system is designed for optimum efficiency and easy cleaning.

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LINK technologies, such as the Product Link™ system, allow fleet owners to increase productivity and lower operating costs by tracking critical items, such as machine location, hours, fuel usage, diagnostic codes, and idle time via the online VisionLink® interface.

Cabs for the 340F Long Reach and 352F Long Reach Excavators are spacious and comfortable, featuring an automatic climate-control system that maintains consistent temperatures. Low-effort joystick controllers are mounted in height-adjustable consoles that complement adjustable armrests and a fully adjustable, high-back seat.

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NEWS & REPORTS Machine Specifications Engine Power, net kW Max. operating weight, kg Max. digging depth, mm Max. reach, ground level, mm Hydraulic flow, L/min Hydraulic pressure, kPa Lift mode Swing speed, rpm Drawbar pull, kN

340F Cat ACERT C9.3 228 43 600 13 050 18 080 570 35 000 38 000 8.8 291

352F Cat ACERT C13 304 59 400 13 040 19 640 770 35 000 38 000 8.7 330

Caterpillar For nearly 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. With 2013 sales and revenues of $55.656 billion, Caterpillar is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three product segments - Resource Industries, Construction Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.

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Cat® 340F Delivers Enhanced Operator Comfort and Safety, Fuel-Efficiency, Powerful Hydraulics, Durable Structures, Ease of Maintenance

The new Cat® 340F hydraulic excavator has a maximum operating weight 42 800 kg (94,350 lb.) and is powered by a Cat C9.3 ACERT™ engine, which meets EU Stage IV emission standards and has a net power rating of 226 kW (310 hp). The 340F’s powerful hydraulic system, with a maximum flow of 570 L/min (150 gpm), delivers powerful digging and lifting forces, as well as ample power for hydro-mechanical work tools. The 340F features heavy-duty main structures for long-term durability, spacious operator’s station, simple routine maintenance, and fuel-saving systems that reduce operating costs in a range of applications. Fuel-saving features include two power modes standard and economy - that allow operators to select an engine operating speed to match the application. In addition, an automatic engine-speed control adjusts engine rpm to match the machine‘s operating load, and an engine-idle shutdown system stops the engine after a pre-set idling interval. These systems not only save fuel, but also reduce emissions and extend service intervals. Emissions controls for the C9.3 ACERT engine are transparent to the operator and cause no interruption of work cycles. The 340F’s hydraulic system features Caterpillar SmartBoom™ technology, a design that enhances productivity by reducing stress and vibration transmitted to the machine during such operations as rock scraping or hammering. For overall system efficiency, major hydraulic

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components are located in close proximity - allowing shorter connecting tubes and hoses that reduce frictional losses and pressure reductions. The result is reduced loading on the system for added fuel savings. The main control valve also is designed to respond proportionally to control-lever movement for precise controllability of hydraulic functions. In addition, electrically controlled regeneration circuits for the boom and stick cylinders reduce the oil volume required from the main pumps, thus reducing engine load, saving fuel and further enhancing controllability. Available couplers and auxiliary hydraulic circuits expand the 340F’s capability by equipping it to handle an extensive range of Cat work tools - including buckets, hammers, grapples, shears, multi-processors, and rippers.

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NEWS & REPORTS Structures The 340F’s booms and sticks are fabricated with premium steel plate and use high-strength castings and forgings in high-stress areas. Fitted with the heavy-duty 6,5-m (21.3ft.) reach boom and 3,2-m (10.5-ft.) stick, the 340F has a maximum digging depth of 7 480 mm (24.5 ft.). An available mass-excavation boom is paired with a 2.55-m (8.2-ft.) stick and is designed for high production in large-scale earthmoving and heavy-material applications. Special boom and stick geometry, bucket linkage, and cylinders provide added durability in these difficult operations. Proven, heavy-duty construction of the 340F’s upper frame, carbody, and track frames ensures structural durability in the most severe applications, and the upper frame incorporates special mountings to support the ROPS cab. The heavy-duty undercarriage - featuring massive track roller frames and high-tensile-strengthsteel components - provides a stable working base for excavating and lifting. Track chains are grease-lubricated to reduce internal pin-and-bushing wear, thus extending undercarriage life and reducing travel noise.

Operator’s station The 340F’s cab is spacious and comfortable, featuring an automatic climate-control system that maintains consistent temperatures. Low-effort joystick controllers are mounted in height-adjustable consoles that complement adjustable armrests and a fully adjustable, high-back seat. Seat options include air-suspension, heating, and cooling. The cab’s large glass areas enhance visibility, and special sealing and insulation help keep the operator‘s environment clean and quiet. The large, high-resolution, LCD monitor is designed for easy navigation and provides critical operating information (in 42 languages).

Machine Specifications Engine Gross power, kW (hp) Max. op. weight, kg (lb.) Max. dig depth, mm (ft) Max. fwd reach, mm (ft) Swing speed, rpm Hyd. flow, L/min (gpm) Relief pressure, kPa (psi)

Cat C9.3 ACERT 226 (310) 42 800 (94,350) 7 480 (24.5) 11 020 (36.2 8.8 570 (150) 35 000 (5,075)

Serviceability/technology Routine maintenance points are easily accessed from ground level, including greasing points, fluid taps, filters, and drain tubes. Service-compartment doors are designed to prevent debris entry and latch securely in the open position for machine maintenance. The side-by-side cooling system is designed for optimum efficiency and easy cleaning, plus the system can be upgraded for highambient conditions.

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Cat® 352F Combines Fuel-Efficiency with Powerful Hydraulics, Durable Structures, Ease of Maintenance, and Operator Comfort and Safety

The new Cat® 352F hydraulic excavator, with a variable-gauge undercarriage, has a maximum operating weight 53 300 kg and is powered by a Cat C13 ACERT™ engine meeting EU Stage IV emission standards and having a net power rating of 317 kW (ISO 9249). The 352F’s pilot-operated hydraulic system, with a maximum flow of 770 L/min., delivers powerful digging and lifting forces, as well as ample power for hydro-mechanical work tools. The 352F features heavy-duty main structures for long-term durability, a spacious operator’s station, simple routine maintenance, and fuel-saving systems that reduce operating costs in a range of applications, including quarry, roadbuilding, and heavy earthmoving. Fuel saving features include three power modes - high, standard, and economy - that allow the operator to select an engine operating speed to match the application. In addition, an automatic engine-speed control adjusts engine rpm to match the machine‘s operating load, and an idle shutdown system stops the engine after a pre-set idling interval. These systems not only save fuel, but also reduce emissions and extend service intervals. The C13 ACERT engine’s emissions controls are transparent to the operator and cause no interruption of work cycles. The 352F’s hydraulic system is designed with major components in close proximity - an arrangement that allows shorter connecting tubes and hoses to reduce

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frictional losses and pressure reductions, resulting in reduced loading on the system for added fuel savings. The main control valve is designed to respond proportionally to control-lever movement for precise controllability of hydraulic functions. In addition, electrically controlled regeneration circuits for the boom and stick cylinders reduce the volume of oil required from the main pumps, thus reducing engine load, saving fuel and further enhancing controllability. Available couplers and auxiliary hydraulic circuits expand the capability of the 352F by equipping it to handle an extensive range of Cat work tools - including buckets, hammers, grapples, shears, multi-processors, and rippers.

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NEWS & REPORTS Structures The 352F’s booms and sticks are fabricated with premium steel plate and use high-strength castings and forgings in high-stress areas. Fitted with the heavy-duty 6.9-m reach boom and 3.5m stick, the 352F has a maximum digging depth of 7 510 mm. An available mass-excavation boom can be paired with either of two sticks and is designed to deliver high production in large-scale earthmoving and heavy-material applications. Proven heavy-duty construction of the 352F’s upper frame, carbody, and track frames ensures structural durability in the most severe applications, and the upper frame incorporates special mountings to support the heavy-duty cab. The variable-gauge undercarriage featuring massive track roller frames and high-tensilestrength-steel components - provides both a wide, stable working base and a reduced shipping width. The track chains are grease-lubricated to reduce undercarriage noise and internal pin-and-bushing wear, thus extending undercarriage life.

Operator’s station The 352F’s cab is spacious and comfortable, featuring a pressurization system that provides positive, filtered airflow to resist dust intrusion. Low-effort joystick controllers are mounted in height-adjustable consoles that complement adjustable armrests and a fully adjustable, high-back seat. Seat options include air-suspension, heating, and cooling. The cab’s large glass areas enhance visibility, and special sealing and insulation help keep the operator‘s environment clean and quiet. The large, high-resolution, LCD monitor is designed for easy navigation and provides critical operating information, including alerts for filter-

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For the operator’s convenience, a radio is standard with an MP3 audio port, and for added safety, a bolt-on falling objects protective structure (FOPS) is available, as are halogen boom lights and cab-mounted working lights with a time delay.

Serviceability/technology Routine maintenance points are easily accessed, including a remote greasing block on the boom that delivers grease to hard-to-reach locations. Service intervals for engine oil and filter are extended to 500 hours, and quick drains are available for engine oil and hydraulic fluid. The radial-seal air-filter system alerts the operator when restriction reaches a pre-set level, and a water separator has a primary fuel filter and is easily accessed. Standard oil-sample and pressure ports allow easily monitoring machine condition. Cat Connect makes smart use of technology and services to help improve jobsite efficiency. Optional GRADE technologies like Cat Grade Control Depth and Slope help operators work more productively and accurately and upgrade to 3D capability when job requirements change. LINK technologies, like the optional Product Link™ system, helps fleet owners manage equipment productivity and lower owning and operating costs through the online VisionLink® interface by tracking critical items, such as location, hours, fuel usage, diagnostic codes, and idle time.

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Machine Specifications Engine Gross power, kW Max. op. weight, kg Max. dig depth, mm Max. fwd reach, mm Swing speed, rpm Hyd. flow, L/min Relief pressure, kPa

change intervals. The monitor also displays images from the standard rearview camera, which can be supplemented with available Cat DETECT technologies to increase the operator’s awareness of the machine’s surroundings.

Cat C13 ACERT™ 317 53 300 7 510 11 710 8.7 770 35 000

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New Cat® PL72, PL83, and PL87 Pipelayers

Feature Purpose-Built Frames and Cab, Heavy-Lift Capacities, Precise Hydraulic Control, Integrated Power Train, and Operator Comfort

The Cat® PL72, PL83, and PL87 Pipelayers - long the standard in the pipe-laying industry for powerful performance, reliability, and durability - feature an integrated, all-Cat power train with differential steering and an electronically controlled hydraulic system that places total control of lifting functions into one single joystick. Independent, variable-speed winches for the boom and hook provide precise control, and the enhanced counterweight system ensures a low center of gravity for optimum performance. A new Roll-over Protection Structure (ROPS) provides added safety for both open and enclosed operator’s stations. The new, purpose-built Pipelayer cab is now pressurized and incorporates new operator-comfort and convenience features. The new Cat Pipelayers are designed to meet the demands of the pipeline industry for increased lift capacity, enhanced slope capability, ease of operation, performance, and transportability. Rated lift capacity (at tipping point) for the PL72 is 90,000 pounds (40 823 kg); 170,000 pounds (77 111 kg) for the PL83; and 216,000 pounds (97 972 kg) for the PL87. A non-suspended, elevated-sprocket undercarriage provides ample track-on-ground for added stability, and the new models’ massive mainframes and main cases resist operating stress.

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The PL72’s Cat C9.3 ACERT engine has a maximum power rating of 257 horsepower (192 kW); the Cat C15 ACERT engine in the PL83 and PL87 has a maximum power rating of 363 horsepower (271 kW); all engines meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions standards. The new models feature Cat’s torque divider and electronically controlled 3F/3R power-shift transmission.

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NEWS & REPORTS Operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment The new Cat Pipelayers offer added operator-comfort features, such as a quieter cab, adjustable armrests, and heated/ventilated seat options. A dash-mounted LCD display provides on-board diagnostic information for the operator, allows operators to create individual profiles and operational settings, and provides access to multiple switch-controlled functions.

Durable, efficient lift components The compact-profile winch assemblies for the new pipelayers feature oil-disc brakes to provide smooth operation and positive retention of boom and hook positions; the modular, pin-on design of the winches allows fast service in the field. Counterweight segments are contoured to provide optimum lifting performance and are extended hydraulically for efficient load balance and clearance. A new electronic kick-out switch for the PL83 and PL87 ensures that counterweights are retracted to the correct position. The lightweight, durable boom features high-tensilestrength-steel construction and a narrow design that enhances visibility to the work area. Replaceable boommount bearings are designed for long life and easy service. The new PL83 and PL87 now use two booms in common, 24-foot (7.31-m) and 28-foot (8.53-m) configurations. The PL72 also features two booms, 20-foot (6.1-m) and 24-foot (7.3-m).

The available enclosed cab is new and designed by Caterpillar specifically for pipeline applications, allowing truck transport with the ROPS in place. The cab is fully sealed and supplied with filtered, pressurized air for a clean interior environment. Expansive glass surfaces allow unhindered visibility around the machine and into the trench, and a large skylight with sliding shade provides a clear view to the boom and block. A low-effort joystick and a single-lever steering tiller places complete machine control at the operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fingertips, including hook and boom, counterweight position, throttle, transmission, and steering. A planetary differential turns the machine by speeding one track and slowing the other to maintain full power to both tracks for added maneuverability in congested areas and for enhanced slope capability.

The short-profile block set enhances visibility to the work area and extends the working range of the boom. Heavy-lifting components include hook and boom blocks with sleeve bearings, forged hook with latch, ductile iron sheaves, and heavy-duty frame structures pinned together for strength and durability.

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NEWS & REPORTS Machine Specifications Engine Net Power (Rated), hp (kw) Lift capacity, lb. (kg) Operating weight, lb. (kg) Maximum hook speed, ft/min. (m/min.)

PL72 Cat C9.3 ACERT 257 (192) 90,000 (40 823) 68,945 (31 278) 144 (44)

PL83 Cat C15 ACERT 319 (238) 170,000 (77 111) 111,316 (50 492) 72 (22)

PL87 Cat C15 ACERT 319 (238) 216,000 (97 976) 121,795 (55 426) 50.8 (15.5)

The new models are factory equipped to accept a load-monitor indicator (LMI), with new hydraulic circuitry, integrated mounting hardware, and ready-mount power supply to facilitate installation. The LMI-ready system enables installation without opening the hydraulic system, thus preventing contamination. Remote monitoring with the Cat Product Linkâ&#x201E;˘ system improves overall fleet management effectiveness, providing event and diagnostic codes, machine location, fuel level, idle time, working time, and other detailed information (including fault codes for not using seat belts) that is transmitted to the Cat secure web-based application, VisionLinkÂŽ.

Safety, serviceability For added job-site safety, a wideangle rearview camera enhances visibility to the work area, and a standard operator-presence detection system allows the machine to idle when the operator is not seated, but locks out the power train to avoid unintentional movement. To facilitate routine maintenance,

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NEWS & REPORTS hydraulic pressure taps allow quick pressure monitoring, and ecology drains for the radiator, hydraulic tank, engine, transmission, and main case add to service convenience and prevent spills. The radiator, charge-air cooler, and hydraulic oil cooler are packaged in a single plane, making cleanout easier, and the zero-speed, reversing hydraulic fan operates only as needed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Cat Trade Press Media Representatives Americas Sharon Holling eMail: Holling_Sharon_L@cat.com Johanna Kelly eMail: Kelly_Johanna_L@cat.com

Caterpillar For nearly 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. With 2013 sales and revenues of $55.656 billion, Caterpillar is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three product segments - Resource Industries, Construction Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.

Europe, Africa, Middle East Francine Shore: eMail: Shore_Francine_M@cat.com

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New CatÂŽ 16M3 Motor Grader Delivers Greater Fuel Efficiency and Power, and Provides Enhanced Durability, Safety and Operator Convenience

The new CatÂŽ 16M3 Motor Grader features engineering enhancements that boost fuel economy, increase structural durability, simplify maintenance, add operator convenience and promote the safety of both the operator and those around the machine. The 16M3 is available in configurations to meet engine emissions standards worldwide. The 16M3 motor grader is an essential machine for building and maintaining mine haulage roads - to keep trucks running most efficiently and at the lowest cost per ton of material moved. The 16M3 has a 16-foot (4.9-m) moldboard and an average operating weight of 71,454 pounds (32 411 kg). The motor grader is optimally sized for operations using 150-ton (136-tonne) or smaller trucks. The 16M3 features a Cat C13 ACERTâ&#x201E;˘ engine with the Cat Optimized Variable-Horsepower system, which provides net power ratings from 290-348 horsepower (216259 kW). The engine is available in three configurations to

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satisfy global emissions standards: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final); Tier 3/Stage IIIA /Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent; and Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent. A new ECO mode, standard for Tier 2 equivalent and Tier 4 engines, is designed to improve fuel economy by optimizing engine speed to 1,900 rpm in working gears when possible with no compromise in performance. This operator-selected feature delivers fuel savings estimated at up to 4 to 5 percent, compared with working in comparable

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NEWS & REPORTS The 16M3 front frame, hitch area, and rear frame have been specifically designed to ensure long-term durability with the added weight and power of the new model. The center-shift section is now a heavy-duty steel casting designed to effectively distribute stress and enhance durability in this highly loaded area of the mainframe. The rear frame is lengthened, incorporating two bumper castings for added counterweight, and the hitch plates (at the articulation joint) are 50 percent thicker than those of the 16M. The longer frame improves machine balance and steering control and provides easier access for routine maintenance. light- to moderate-load applications with the system deactivated. An additional engine control system feature provides consistent power to the ground by continually adjusting the engine to compensate for power losses to the cooling fan. Also new for the 16M3 is the “OK-to-Start” system, which automatically checks the engine coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic oil levels when the key is turned to the on position. The system also monitors these levels and the trans-axle oil level during operation, and it alerts the operator if levels drop too low.

Drive train and structures

In the cab The new full-color touch-screen display, with an intuitive menu structure, allows the operator to monitor machine performance, set parameters to suit operating situations, and access service information for initial troubleshooting. The new display also shows Cat Grade Control Cross Slope readings and DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) level. In addition, a new keypad with lighted, one-touch buttons replaces most of the three-position switches used previously, further easing the operator‘s job. Advanced Control joysticks (a retrofit option) enhance control of the Cat Grade Control Cross Slope or AccuGrade™ systems and also have provision for auxiliary-hydraulic control.

The Cat direct-drive, power-shift transmission, with eight forward and six reverse gears, incorporates the Cat Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy (APECS) system, designed to smooth gear changes and promote productivity. The modular trans-axle now has a standard automatic differential lock, which ensures appropriate locking/unlocking for optimum traction and maneuvering, thus averting possible damage from ill-timed manual control.

Also standard for the 16M3 is the Caterpillar Vital Information Management System (VIMS™), which provides real-time information about machine health and surroundings, trends, events, and other vital machine information to support production and planning.

The 16M3 also features nearly 15 percent greater dynamic braking torque at the rear tandems, achieved by enlarging both the brake disc diameter and the piston area. A new manual brake wear indicator simplifies disc wear measurement, eliminating having to remove the brake pods to check wear.

The standard rearview camera system presents crisp images on the new information display or on an optional LCD screen above the rearview mirror. Also standard is a seat belt indicator, which alerts the operator that the belt is not fastened and records the incident as a fault code.

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NEWS & REPORTS The optional enhanced-access platform provides ladders, walkways and handrails that allow access to the cab or engine compartment from either side of the machine. An available service access configuration has ladders, walkways and handrails for convenient access to the engine compartment from either side. Double doors provide open access to the engine and use stainless steel barrel hinges for easy removal. An available firesuppression-ready package facilitates installation of most recommended fire-suppression systems suitable for the 16M3.

In the engine enclosure, clearance above the valve cover allows injectors, compression brakes and valves to be serviced without removing any major components. The modular design of the rear axle allows removing the final drives in-chassis, significantly decreasing service time.

Key service intervals have been extended for the 16M3: engine air filter and pre-cleaners have twice the life, compared with the 16M, and service intervals for the main hydraulic, pilot and transmission filters have doubled from 500 hours to 1000 hours when S•O•SSM sampling and Cat filters are used. In addition, transmission/rear-axle fluidchange intervals are extended from 1000 hours to 2000 hours with S•O•S sampling.

A durable metallic fuel tank is modular in design and can be serviced with fast-fill fuel systems delivering up to 150 gpm (567.8 liters). The new radiator shunt tank is fabricated of metal. On models equipped with a DEF tank it has been strategically positioned at ground level for easy filling when the fuel tank is being filled.

Machine Specifications Engine make/model Net power range, hp (kW) Operating weight, lb. (kg)* Moldboard width, ft. (m) Transmission Gear ranges

Cat C13 ACERT 290-348 (216-259) 71,454 (32 411) 16 (4.9) Direct drive, power shift 8F/6R

* Typically equipped; maximum tested 84,877 lb. (38 500 kg)

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The 16M3 also uses a new modular cooling package, which facilitates removal and installation of components in the cooling system, providing an estimated time saving of 20 percent, compared with the 16M. Clean-out doors provide easy access to the cooling cores.

For more information about the new 16M3 Motor Grader, contact the local Cat dealer or go to: www.cat.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Terex Corporation

FEELING RIGHT AT HOME:

TEREX® SUPERLIFT 3800 LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER CRANE LIFTS CONCRETE BRIDGE IN ZWEIBRÜCKEN

ZWEIBRÜCKEN, Germany , September 2015 – It would be virtually impossible to come up with a more cost-effective first project: After picking up a brand new Terex Superlift 3800 lattice boom crawler crane, the fifth unit of the model in the company’s fleet, Trier-based Steil had it taken from the Terex factory in the small Palatinate town of Zweibrücken straight to its first work site at a residential area in the very same town. There, on behalf of the local utility, the Superlift 3800 crane lifted a 78-tonne concrete bridge that spanned the picturesque Schwarzbach river and joined what used to be two towpaths from the days before river boats started using engines. The residents of Zweibrücken are used to seeing large cranes – after all, the town is a manufacturing location for Terex crawler and mobile cranes. However, seeing a colossus in action practically in front of their living rooms was another thing altogether. “The residents were very easygoing about it and were even extraordinarily friendly and helpful when they had to move their cars out of the

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crane’s way so it could do its work,” reports Branch Manager Klaus-Michael Speicher, who works at the Steil branch that was in charge of the lift – Steil Saarwellingen. Ultimately, the people of Zweibrücken were treated to an exciting spectacle: On April 14, 2015, the Superlift 3800 crane’s first components left the Terex factory premises

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NEWS & REPORTS and started their short trip to the work site. To get to the site, the trucks had to move through the relatively narrow streets in the residential area, which required organizational skills and precision from the Steil team. “The access road to the bridge was particularly challenging. It was like going through the eye of a needle. We had to plan everything down to the very last detail and figure out when each component had to be delivered to the work site,” explains René Perlich, who is the leader of the Large Cranes Team at Steil’s headquarters in Trier and took over project management duties on the day of the lift. The extremely limited space that was available was one reason why the company decided on using the Superlift 3800 crane for the project: On one hand, the unit’s compact design helped it fit the tight work area. “On the other, the crane’s components are sized in such a way that they make it possible to maneuver even through narrow roads,” explains Terex Cranes Crane Handover Manager Thomas Beduhn, who assisted the Steil team during the project. Thanks to the unit’s ease of assembly and the help of a Terex AC 200-1 all terrain crane, setting up the Superlift TTEREX® SUPERLIFT 3800 LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER CRANE LIFTS CONCRETE BRIDGE IN ZWEIBRÜCKEN (Photo: Terex)

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3800 crane proved to be as easy as expected – within the scheduled timeframe of only three days. The crane was ready to lift the bridge after being configured with a main boom length of 42 meters, 253-tonnes of counterweight, and 50-tonnes of central ballast.

Extensive preparations the special conditions at the site meant expensive preparations prior to the lift. The bridge had large supply pipes running through it, making it necessary to cut them in advance. The pipes were then temporarily placed across the river with the use of a lattice framework structure so that they could keep doing their job until a new bridge was put in place. In addition, the concrete bridge featured massive reinforcements that also had to be cut through and that made it difficult to calculate the exact weight of the bridge before the lift. “That was another reason why we decided on the Superlift 3800 crane: namely the fact that it would have plenty of reserve capacity,” explains Project Manager Daniel Gödert, who works at Steil’s Saarwellingen branch.

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NEWS & REPORTS The team carried out a trial lift the previous evening so that there wouldn’t be any surprises during the lift on April 17. To do this, the team made core drill holes through the bridge and threaded hoist cables through them. “The reason this was necessary was that we couldn’t determine the bridge’s exact weight in advance, so there was basically no way we’d be able to balance it perfectly,” explains crane operator Thomas Klinger. In fact, the load’s actual weight was determined during the trial lift: at 78 tonnes, it was only four tonnes heavier than calculated – not a problem for the Superlift 3800 crane.

In the blink of an eye: a routine lift in 15 minutes Once all the preparations were complete, there was nothing else standing in the way of the actual lift on the next day: The team rigged the bridge again and the Superlift 3800 crane lifted the concrete structure to the required height of 10 meters at a working radius of 27 meters. The crane then moved back 4 meters while under load and shortened its working radius by lifting the boom by 1 meter, so that the bridge would not hit any of the trees close by when being swung away. Finally, the crane operator set the concrete bridge down on a neighboring meadow. Thanks to the perfect preparation work carried out beforehand, the entire lift ended up being a simple matter of routine that took a mere 15 minutes. The crane was also disassembled quickly, with the whole process taking only one day. “This lift just confirmed once again that the Superlift 3800 is an incredibly versatile crane that enables us to respond to an extremely wide variety of demanding requirements with utmost flexibility,” points out Perlich, whose company will soon be back in Zweibrücken to pick up yet another Superlift 3800 crane from Terex Cranes, bringing Steil GmbH’s Superlift 3800 cranes count to a total of six units.

About Steil Kranarbeiten GmbH & Co. KG “Heavy things made light” – this is the slogan behind Steil Kranarbeiten’s comprehensive range of services. The company, which is certified as per DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and Safety Certificate Contractors (SCC) standards, relies on a highly specialized fleet with state-of-the-art machines, as well as a highly-qualified team. Its services include not only special-purpose crane work for weights of up to 800 tonnes and heavy haulage services, but also recovery and towing services for trucks and buses and industrial and company relocation services. The company is headquartered in Trier, and additional Steil branches are located in Wittlich and Saarwellingen in Germany, as well as in Frisange in Luxembourg. The company’s customer base includes well-known companies such as the Bitburger brewery, BASF, Saarstahl, Deutsche Steinkohle, Dillinger Hütte, and all important wind turbine manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.steil-kranarbeiten.de

About 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 Terex Cranes Global Marketing Phone: + 49 – 6332 – 83 1023 E-mail: Damien.Bizjak@terex.com

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NEWS & REPORTS

Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco Service

Atlas Copco launches the RD 14S!

Atlas Copco launches a new 14kW low pressure rock drill for surface drilling applications.

Atlas Copco launches a new 14kW low pressure rock drill for surface drilling applications. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

The RD 14S is the first of a new line of rock drills designed for straight forward and reliable operation. It is intended for the customer whose top priority is to operate a reliable rock drill with consistent performance over time. The new RD 14S was created with two main bodies and a single dampening system to minimize the number of moving parts and was produced to ensure ease of maintenance and operation. Its robust design safeguards it delivers the consistent performance associated with Atlas Copco’s rock drills.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco Service David Jonsson Product Portfolio Manager - Gesteinsbohrhämmer für den Übertagebau und Rotationseinheiten Telefon: +46 (0)732 752244 E-Mail: david.jonsson@se.atlascopco.com Nicole Schoch Product Manager Telefon: +46 (0) 768 867 304 E-Mail: nicole.schoch@se.atlascopco.com Malin Wahlén Communications Professional Telefon: +46 (0)72 522 97 18. E-Mail: malin.wahlen@se.atlascopco.com

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“We are excited at this opportunity to have a new product with which we can approach a different and somewhat new style of customer; we are looking forward to the opportunities resulting” states David Jonsson, product portfolio manager. “The RD 14S is intended for customers which prioritize reliability and ease of maintenance rather than peak performance; for smaller operations where cost is critical this would be an optimum rock drill of choice.”

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and service focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2014, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 94 (BEUR 10.3) and more than 44 000 employees. Atlas Copco Service. Even the best equipment requires regular service to ensure optimal performance. Atlas Copco provides service solutions to safeguard the optimal relationship between productivity, availability and operational cost. Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique has over 3 300 technicians located in over 80 countries. By combining Atlas Copco genuine parts with the service provided by a certified Atlas Copco technician, you’ll have a winning combination regardless of where in the world you operate.

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NEWS & REPORTS Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique business area

Atlas Copco:

expands German assembly solutions facility

Stockholm, Sweden, September, 2015: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, will expand its SCA facility in Bretten, Germany, to meet growing customer demand for its innovative assembly solutions. Atlas Copco SCA, part of the Group’s Industrial Technique business area, has grown rapidly in recent years as customers increasingly use its dispensing equipment for effective assembly including adhesives and sealants. Adhesive solutions are used for example by automotive manufacturers that want to use lighter materials such as aluminum instead of steel to make the vehicles more fuel efficient. Traditional welding can be difficult with the lighter materials, opening up for alternative assembly technologies. Another increasingly popular assembly method is self-pierce riveting, where Atlas Copco became market leader with last year’s acquisition of Henrob. The German facility is one of seven SCA innovation centers worldwide, from China to the U.S. At the centers, customers get the opportunity to test adhesive solutions for their specific applications, giving them a key role from an early stage in shaping the solutions they need. For more information, please see www.sca-solutions.com.

Atlas Copco - SCA in Bretten Germany “ Our smart assembly systems truly help customers become more productive,” said Mats Rahmström, President of Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique business area. “The expansion of the facility in Germany reflects the growing demand we see from customers for our solutions.” The expansion of SCA’s German facility will increase the number of possible customer projects tested at the innovation center from about 250 to 500 annually. Increased space is also needed for customer and employee training, a new logistics system and more office space for existing and new employees. The project, which costs MEUR 6.8 (MSEK 65), will be completed in 2016.

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Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and services focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2014, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 94 (BEUR 10.3) and more than 44 000 employees. Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique business area provides industrial power tools and systems, industrial assembly solutions, quality assurance products, software and service through a global network. The business area innovates for sustainable productivity for customers in the automotive and general industries, maintenance and vehicle service. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Sweden, Germany, the United States, United Kingdom, France and Japan Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique business area Mats Rahmström, Business Area President Industrial Technique | +46 8 743 8000 Ola Kinnander, Media Relations Manager +46 8 743 8060 or +46 70 347 2455 | media@se.atlascopco.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Atlas Copco - Portable Energy

Atlas Copco introduces the DrillAir Y35:

A new benchmark in portable drilling efficiency

ntwerp, Belgium – Atlas Copco has launched the new DrillAir Y35 portable compressor. The DrillAir Y35 can drill two 4.5” geothermal wells in a single day, with its high penetration rates significantly reducing the fuel cost per metre drilled*.

Atlas Copco DrillAir Y35 Specifically designed for geothermal drilling applications, the DrillAir Y35 offers significant increases in drilling rates, fuel efficiency and reliability thanks to its 35 bar pressure and 34.8 m3/min (580 l/s) flow. “The DrillAir Y35 reduces the time and associated costs of geothermal drilling, representing a new benchmark in portable drilling efficiency” says Dmitry Karablinov, Product Marketing Manager, Atlas Copco Portable Energy. “Lower maintenance costs, less fuel consumption, increased uptime and faster drilling all make a positive contribution to a driller’s bottom line.” The DrillAir Y35 makes it possible for operators to drill both faster and deeper. Thanks to its 35 bar working pressure, drilling depths of 500 metres per day are achievable. One reason for this is the Y35’s integrated Dynamic Flow Boost technology that can be used to increase flow from 34.8 to 39m3/min (650 l/s), providing faster flushing and stem refill and ultimately a quicker finish time. When required, the working pressure range can also be set as low as 15 bar with Atlas Copco’s patented Extended Pressure

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Range (XPR) technology. This helps prevent soil cavitation during overburden drilling, as well as enabling the same compressor to be used for both geothermal and foundation drilling. The new compressor includes a reliable Scania engine that is compliant with Stage IV emission standards** for non-road engines. The DrillAir Y35 meets all the latest environmental standards, and is a low noise machine making it suitable for construction projects in built-up urban and residential areas. Other features including a built-in oil cleaner, saver ring and separate cylinder heads, contribute to an extended service life. The DrillAir Y35 was designed and built for reliable performance. A three-layer coating protects all bodywork to increase lifetime and residual value. Ease of transportation played a big part in the overall design of the DrillAir Y35. Its compact dimensions, including a short 4.1 metre compressor frame and lower weight, ensure that a single truck can carry both the compressor and the rig. This also provides for improved manoeuvrability on site.

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NEWS & REPORTS With the DrillAir Y35, maintenance and repair costs are fixed for the first two years or 4000 running hours with Atlas Copcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard warranty package. Service costs can also be fixed for the lifetime of the machine with a range of customisable service plans. The DrillAir Y35 is available across Europe. *The DrillAir Y35 consumes less than 2.2 litres of fuel per meter drilled, dependent on various operational parameters

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco Portable Energy Paul Humphreys Vice President Communications Telefon: +32 3 7508550 E-Mail: paul.humphreys@be.atlascopco.com

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and service focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2014, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 94 (BEUR 10.3) and more than 44 000 employees. Portable Energy is a division within Atlas Copcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Construction Technique business area. It develops, manufactures and markets portable compressors, high pressure boosters and generators for portable power worldwide. Products are offered under several brands to a wide range of industries including construction, mining, oil and gas, and rental. The divisional headquarters and main development center are located in Antwerp, Belgium. Production facilities are located around the world, mainly Belgium, Spain, USA, India, Brazil and China.

Atlas Copco introduces the DrillAir Y35 - A new benchmark in portable drilling efficiency (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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NEWS & REPORTS Atlas Copco Mining & Rock Excavation

Atlas Copco: strikes again

with new Diamondback drill rig. Safer, more versatile drilling rig to be showcased at Jubilee OMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Drillers get the rig they C need faster with the new Atlas Copco Diamondback drilling rig with optional sliding-angle mast and enhanced safety features. The rig’s bolt-on modular components – a new concept in rig design – shorten lead time while making it a truly multipurpose rig.

The modular design means Diamondback owners will be able to reconfigure their rig in response to changes in market opportunities without special kits, makeshift fabrications or having to purchase another rig.

The first production rig will hit the field this summer, with more coming out of the Atlas Copco facility in Garland, Texas, later this year.

Safety enhancements include features and options such as hands-free pipe handling and breakout, enlarged operator and helper stands, a table safety cage and catwalks that meet or exceed industry safety standards.

Modular design advantages

Powered by the truck’s 600 hp engine, drilling operations of the Diamondback are PTO-driven, like the Atlas Copco T2W and Atlas Copco TH60. An optional deck engine module is available for those who prefer a separate engine for drilling operations. The first series of Diamondback rigs is being introduced in the 40,000-pounds pullback class. Pulldown is rated at 30,000 pounds. Future additions will range from 25,000pound to 100,000-pound rigs.

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Tom Moffitt, Business Development Manager–Deep Hole Drills of Atlas Copco Mining, Rock Excavation and Construction, said the Diamondback rig’s modular design significantly shortens lead time due to bolt-on components, which share universal mounting locations and connection points. “Factory slots won’t have to be limited to just a few rigs of select models with little commonality among their rigspecific parts,” Moffitt explained. “Drillers just have to choose their options. One configuration doesn’t necessarily take longer than another to build for them, so wait time between order and delivery is less.”

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NEWS & REPORTS Customers specify air and mud package, rod carousel or box, automated rod handling systems (or none), rotary head type, spindle size, 34- or 38-foot tubular tower, and carrier-mounted or tower-mounted table. Only the towermounted-table configuration can be used for angle drilling, however. Two tables are available, offering either a 24-inch opening or 17-inch opening.

Truck and tower Named for an iconic symbol of the American Revolution, the Diamondback will be available globally. In the U.S., the Diamondback is built on a 600 hp Peter bilt carrier. The Diamondback features a tubular tower similar to the Atlas Copco T2W. The weight-to-strength ratio is superior to lattice towers, with an open design that leaves plenty of room at the deck to weld casing or work around pipe. The driller’s console pivots for good visibility of any operation taking place, even with the head slid to the right side for running casing. The Atlas Copco Diamondback also offers many other options and upgrades, with the promise of more in the future. Alex Grant, Product Line Manager for Deep Hole Rigs within Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions, said the modular

design of the Diamondback concept arose in response to recent, rapid market changes Atlas Copco saw customers experiencing. “We’ve all seen in recent years how contractors can find themselves suddenly needing to expand their drilling repertoire or even switching from one specialty to another. The Diamondback is the only rig on the market that allows owners to do that without intensive after-purchase modifications,” Grant said.

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and service focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2014, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 94 (BEUR 10.3) and more than 44 000 employees. Atlas Copco Mining & Rock Excavation is responsible for the sales, aftersales service and rental of equipment for surface and underground rock excavation, exploration drilling, rock reinforcement, ground engineering, water well, oil and gas drilling. The company is headquartered near Denver, Colorado. The business extends its reach through a nationwide network of sales and service stores and specialist distributors.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco Herman Matthyssen Vice President Marketing Road Construction Equipment Tel.: +49 (0) 173 7898571 Mail: herman.matthyssen@de.atlascopco.com Ulf Siemen Product Manager Large Pavers Tel.: +49 (0) 172 6663491 Mail: ulf.siemen@de.atlascopco.com

Atlas Copco strikes again with new Diamondback drill rig. Safer, more versatile drilling rig to be showcased at Jubilee (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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NEWS & REPORTS Case Construction Equipment

Leica Geosystems R&D Chooses Case Reliability to Test On-machine Control Solutions

Leica Geosystems R&D Chooses Case Reliability to Test On-machine Control Solutions (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

Case Construction Equipment has been selected by Leica Geosystems as the supplier of machines for use by their Research & Development team to test their machine control systems. The four units – a Case 1650M XLT dozer, a CX210C crawler excavator, an 836C AWD grader and a 621F wheel loader – have been hired on a one-year lease. At the end of the year, the machines will be replaced with new units and the lease renewed. Sten Kristensen, Director of Product Management at Leica Geosystems explains: „The machine control solutions from Leica Geosystems offer our customers leading edge technology. This is based on a comprehensive in-house R&D program where testing and evaluation with construction machinery is an invaluable part of the process. We have chosen to use Case machines at our main test site in Denmark due to the advanced technology and reliability that Case is known for. With the selection of

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Case machines that we now have, we can perform tests and gain valuable experience for all our major on-machine control solutions.“

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NEWS & REPORTS The four units have been delivered to Leica Geosystem’s R&D facility in Odense, Denmark, where they will be used in a variety of applications supported by 2D and 3D machine control solutions. The units will also be used for training activities with Leica Geosystems customers from around the world. “This collaboration fits within our long-term partnership with Leica Geosystems, who shares our vision of offering best-in-class machines with advanced technology to maximise our customers’ efficiency and return on investment,” concludes Mohamed Abd El Salam, Global Product Marketing Manager for Precision Solutions & Telematics.

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 world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industryleading 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

Leica Geosystems R&D Chooses Case Reliability to Test Onmachine Control Solutions (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)

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Case Construction Equipment Press contact: Lynn Campbell TLC PR for ALARCON & HARRIS Tel: +44 (0) 1704 566354 Email: lynn@tlcpr.co.uk

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THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER October 2015 01 - 02 Oct Einladung zum Clausthaler Kongress f端r Bergbau & Rohstoffe "Mining 2015"

Clausthal, Germany

www.bergbau.tu-clausthal.de

01 - 02 Oct Workshop on Security for mining operations

Chile

www.fuenteminera.cl

04 - 07 Oct SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) 2015

New Orleans, USA

www.spe.org

04 - 09 Oct Intl. Symp. on Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit & Exhibition (SIPS 2015)

Antalya, Turkey

www.flogen.org/sips2015

04 - 09 Oct Takano International Symposium on Sustainable Metals & Alloys Processing Antalya, Turkey

www.flogen.org

04 - 08 Oct Congress of Balkan Geophysical Society (BGS) 2015

Chania, Greece

www.eage.org

04 - 07 Oct GeoBerlin 2015

Berlin, Germany

www.geoberlin2015.de

04 - 07 Oct MEMO 2015

Edmonton, Canada

www.cim.org

05 - 06 Oct Energieeffizienz in der Sch端ttguttechnik

Hamlen, Germany

www.dsiv.org

05 - 09 Oct IBS 2015

Bali, Indonesia

www.metallurgy.itb.ac.id

05 - 07 Oct Coal Handling and Storage Conference & Exhibition 2015

St. Louis, USA

www.semcoproductions.com

06 - 07 Oct The MENA Mining Show 2015

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

www.terrapinn.com

06 - 07 Oct Mena Mining Show 2015

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/menaminingshow

06 - 08 Oct ECOMOF 2015 - 1st ECOWAS Mining & Petroleum Forum & Exhibition

Accra, Ghana

www.ecomof.com

06 - 09 Oct Optimizing Mine Operations Conference OMOC 2015

Toronto, Canada

www.miningoptimization.com

07 - 08 Oct Quebec Mining Exploration Convention Xplor 2015

Montreal, Canada

www.aemq.org

07 - 09 Oct Mining and Exploration Russia MINEX Russia 2015

Moscow, Russia

www.minexrussia.com

07 - 10 Oct XXXI International Mining Congress and Exhibit Acapulco Mexico 2015

Acapulco, Mexico

www.expominmexico.com.mx

07 - 08 Oct nextgen 2015

Warwickshire, UK

www.closerstillmedia.com

Hannover, Germany

www.norddeutsche-geothermietagung.de

08 - 09 Oct ExpoTunnel 2015

Milano, Italy

www.expotunnel.it

12 - 13 Oct 9th Indian Coal Market Conference

Kolkata, India

www.indiancoalmarkets.com

08 Oct 8. Norddeutsche Geothermietagung

13 - 15 Oct Sustainable Earth Science Conference & Exhibition 2015

Celle, Germany

www.eage.org

15 - 16 Oct iPAD DRC Mining and Infrastructure Indaba

Kinshasa , Congo

www.ipad-katanga.com

14 - 15 Oct Joburg Indaba 2015

Johannesburg, South Africa

www.kpmg.com

14 - 16 Oct Zimbabwe Mining & Infrastructure Indaba 2015

Harare, Zimbabwe

www.zimminingindaba.com

18 - 20 Oct The World Coal Leaders Network 2015

Barcelona, Spain

www.coaltrans.com

19 - 20 Oct Mine to Mill

Chile

www.training.jktech.com.au

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THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER October 2015 19 - 21 Oct Katanga Mining Week 2015

Katanga, Congo

www.ipad-katanga.com

20 - 22 Oct MiningWorld Uzbekistan 2015

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

www.ite-uzbekistan.uz

20 - 23 Oct CHINA MINING Conference and Exhibition 2015

Tianjin, China

www.en.chinamining-expo.org

20 - 29 Oct China Mining Expo & Road Mission 2015

Tanjiin, China

www.chinamining.com

21 - 24 Oct Conexpo Latin America 2015

Santiago, Chile

www.conexpolatinamerica.com

21 - 22 Oct Bulkex 2015

North Yorkshire, UK

www.mhea.co.uk/bulkex-2015

22 - 23 Oct Energy and Mines - 2015

Toronto, Canada

www.energyandmines.com/toronto

25 - 27 Oct CRU North American Steel 2015

Chicago, USA

www.crugroup.com

25 - 27 Oct

International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes- The Future Sudbury, Canada of Mining Research ICSMRI 2015

www.icsmri.cim.org

26 - 27 Oct Praxisforum Geothermie.Bayern

Munich, Germany

www.praxisforum-geothermie.bayern.de

26 - 27 Oct 14th Annual Longwall Conference

Lovedale, Australia

www.longwallconference.com.au

27 - 29 Oct HHP Summit

Dallas, USA

www.hhpsummit.com

27 - 29 Oct Met Coke 2015

Pittsburgh, USA

www.metcokemarkets.com

27 - 30 Oct Mining Investment Africa 2015

Abuja, Nigeria

www.spire-events.com

29 - 30 Oct GEC Geotechnik 2015

Offenburg, Germany

www.gec-offenburg.de

29 Oct - 01 Nov China Coal and Mining Expo 2015

Beijing, China

www.chinaminingcoal.com

29 Oct - 01 Nov World Mining Competition WMC 2015

Saskatoon, Canada

www.worldminingcompetition.com

02 - 04 Nov Der Geothermiekongress 2015

Essen, Germany

www.der-geothermiekongress.de

03 - 05 Nov Fennoscandian Exploration and Mining FEM 2015

Levi, Finland

www.fem.lappi.fi

03 - 05 Nov Metalic Mining Hall MMH 2015

Seville, Spain

www.mmhseville.com

04 - 05 Nov Recycling-Technik & Sch端ttgut 2015

Dortmund, Germany

www.easyfairs.com/recycling-de

04 - 05 Nov 6. Urban Mining Kongress 2015

Dortmund, Germany

www.urban-mining-kongress.de

04 - 06 Nov SRMINING 2015

Antofagasta, Chile

www.gecamin.com

04 - 06 Nov International Future Mining Conference 2015

Sydney, Australia

www.ausimm.com.au

04 - 05 Nov Global HSE in Mining 2015

Toronto, Canada

www.hse.americanleaders.com

04 - 05 Nov World Mining Summit 2015

Toronto, Canada

www.wms.americanleaders.com

November 2015

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THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER November 2015 04 - 05 Nov 2nd Coaltrans Middle East 2015

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05 - 06 Nov International Precious Metals & Commodities Show 2015

M체nchen, Germany

www.goldseiten.de

05 - 06 Nov HydroTech Georgia 2015

Tbilisi, Georgia

www.greenworldconferences.com

08 - 13 Nov Mine Planning & Equipment Selection MPES 2015

Johannesburg, South Africa www.saimm.co.za

09 - 10 Nov Annual Americas Iron Ore Conference

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

www.informa-resources.com

09 - 11 Nov Nigeria International Mining Investment Conference & Exhibition MINICE 2015

Abuja, Nigeria

www.minice.com

09 - 13 Nov International Mining and Resources Conference IMARC 2015

Victoria, Australia

www.imarcmelbourne.com

10 - 11 Nov Fr채stagung 2015 - Innovative Spanende Fertigung

Stuttgart, Germany

www.fraestagung.de

10 - 11 Nov Internationale Rohstoffkonferenz 2015

Berlin, Germany

www.bmwi.de

10 - 11 Nov 4th Coaltrans Emerging Asian Coal Market

Manila, Philippines

www.coaltrans.com

11 - 12 Nov 9th Annual Mining & Developing the Pilbara Conference

Karratha, Australia

www.informa.com.au

11 - 12 Nov Mine Tech Forum 2015

Santiago, Chile

www.fleminggulf.com

16 - 17 Nov GeoME 2015

Abu Dhabai, United Arab Emirates

www.skz.de

16 - 18 Nov ForumMIRO -Kongress f체r die Kies-/Sand- und Naturstein-Industrie

Berlin, Germany

www.bv-miro.org

17 - 17 Nov mineLatinAmerica 2015

Toronto, Canada

www.onthegroundgroup.com

17 - 19 Nov JMP 2015 - 6th International Mali Mining and Petroleum Conference & Exhibition

Bamako, Mali

www.jmpmali.com

17 - 18 Nov European Mining & Exploration Forum MINEX 2015

Wien, Austria

www.minexeurope.com

18 - 19 Nov iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum, in partnership with PwC

Abuja, Nigeria

www.ipad-nigeria.com

18 - 20 Nov Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention 2015

Winnipeg, Canada

www.manitoba.ca

22 - 25 Nov Bauma China 2016

Shanghai, China

www.messe-muenchen.de

23 - 24 Nov Project Financing in Oil and Gas

London, United Kingdom

www.smi-online.co.uk

25 - 26 Nov Africa Mining Summit 2015

Istanbul, Turkey

www.grvglobal.com

Zurich, Switzerland

www.swissmininginstitute.ch

26 - 28 Nov Mining Myanmar 2015

25 Nov Swiss Mining Institute Zurich Conference 2015

Yangon, Myanmar

www.besallworld.com

26 - 27 Nov Sustainable Mining LatAm 2015

Santiago, Chile

www.greenworldconferences.com

30 Nov - 01 Dec Oil and Gas Cyber Security

London, United Kingdom

www.smi-online.co.uk

30 Nov - 04 Dec Mines and Money London 2015

London, United Kingdom

www.minesandmoney.com

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THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER December 2015 01 - 02 Dec Forum Bergbau 4.0

Aachen, Germany

www.bergbau40.de

02 - 04 Dec Enviromine 2015

Lima, Peru

www.gecamin.com

03 - 04 Dec Balkan Sustainable Mining and Investment Congress 2015

Beograd, Serbia and Montenegro

www.greenworldconferences.com

03 - 04 Dec Tasmania Geoscience Forum 2015

Cradle Mountain, Australia

www.ausimm.com.au

07 - 08 Dec Energy from Waste

London, United Kingdom

www.smi-online.co.uk

15 - 16 Dec Minerals and Metals Production from Mine to Market

Cambridge, United Kingdom

www.iom3online.org

Event-Highlights 2015 01 - 02 Oct

Clausthaler Kongress f端r Bergbau & Rohstoffe "Mining 2015"

Clausthal, Germany

www.bergbau.tu-clausthal.de

04 - 07 Oct GeoBerlin 2015

Berlin, Germany

www.geoberlin2015.de

05 - 06 Oct Energieeffizienz in der Sch端ttguttechnik

Hamlen, Germany

www.dsiv.org

07 - 09 Oct Mining and Exploration Russia MINEX Russia 2015

Moscow, Russia

www.minexrussia.com

Hannover, Germany

www.norddeutsche-geothermietagung.de

20 - 23 Oct CHINA MINING Conference and Exhibition 2015

Tianjin, China

www.en.chinamining-expo.org

08 Oct

8. Norddeutsche Geothermietagung

20 - 29 Oct China Mining Expo & Road Mission 2015

Tianjiin, China

www.chinamining.com

21 - 24 Oct Conexpo Latin America 2015

Santiago, Chile

www.conexpolatinamerica.com

Praxisforum Geothermie.Bayern 29 - 30 Oct GEC Geotechnik 2015

Munich, Germany

www.praxisforum-geothermie.bayern.de

Offenburg, Germany

www.gec-offenburg.de

26 - 27 Oct

29 Oct - 01 Nov China Coal and Mining Expo 2015

Beijing, China

www.chinaminingcoal.com

02 - 04 Nov Der Geothermiekongress 2015

Essen, Germany

www.der-geothermiekongress.de

04 - 05 Nov Recycling-Technik & Sch端ttgut 2015

Dortmund, Germany

www.easyfairs.com/recycling-de

04 - 05 Nov 6. Urban Mining Kongress 2015

Dortmund, Germany

www.urban-mining-kongress.de

10 - 11 Nov Internationale Rohstoffkonferenz 2015

Berlin, Germany

www.bmwi.de

Berlin, Germany

www.bv-miro.org

Wien, Austria

www.minexeurope.com

Shanghai, China

www.messe-muenchen.de

Aachen, Germany

www.bergbau40.de

16 - 18 Nov

ForumMIRO

17 - 18 Nov European Mining & Exploration Forum MINEX 2015 22 - 25 Nov

Bauma China 2016

01 - 02 Dec Forum Bergbau 4.0

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