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03 2016 EDUCATION Gregor Baumeister, Manager of the Palletizing and Packaging Systems Division: “Demand is more for solutions providers and not so much for product suppliers”

BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Beckum | Germany

TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Generation Y and Z – a short summary

Claudia Schmitz

BEUMER Customer Support ensures reliable intralogistic processes: Always supportive

BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

Gotthard Base Tunnel: Oversized fans ventilate the world’s largest and longest railway tunnel MTU 16V 4000: Titanic Tipper

AlpTransit Gotthard AG / TLTTurbo GmbH MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH

Future of haul trucks: “Gas engines are our future”

MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH

Intercommotion | Germany

Beckum | Germany

Friedrichshafen | Germany Friedrichshafen | Germany

Highest environmental standards during the European infrastructural improvements on the Brenner Sandvik Mining and Construction Base Tunnel Sensational tunnelling performance by an experienced Swietelsky tunnel construction Essen | Germany team and Sandvik drilling jumbo DT1131-SC Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

First upgraded Ranger DX800 in Germany impresses

Sandvik-Group | Germany

Keestrack in Ponzano Veneto: Strong tradition with perspectives

Keestrack N.V.

BEUMER Group Pipe Conveyor ensures dust-free transportation of ore concentrates: Without polluting the environment

BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

Steep-incline milling machine: Tour de force- Working on a 35° incline

Wirtgen GmbH

Wirtgen SP 1500: Dual-layer paving is first choice: Wirtgen SP 1500 efficiently paves exposed aggregate concrete on four job sites

Wirtgen GmbH

Impact crusher MF 16 S: Mobile impact crusher MF 16 S convinces with high throughput in recycling

Kleemann GmbH

Volvo Construction Equipment reveals prototype autonomous machines

Volvo Construction Equipment

CDE Global: William Thompson & Son turn landfill into stockpile with CDE Washing Plant

CDE Global

CDE Global: New modular sand & gravel washing plant for Raymond Brown at Roke Manor quarry

CDE Global

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Beckum | Germany

Windhagen | Germany

Göppingen | Germany

Ismaning | Germany

International

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03 2016 NEWS & REPORTS EDUCATION The new Sandvik Commando DC130Ri – tougher than ever

Sandvik Construction International

Versatility of the New Sandvik QE241 proves ideal in Austria

Sandvik Construction International

Tetsugen benefits from Sandvik’s renowned Cone crusher technology

Sandvik Construction

SRV Infra Oy “Keeps on Rockin” with Sandvik’s DT1131i

Sandvik Construction

J. O’Shea boosts production with the Sandvik QE441 mobile scalper

Sandvik Construction

CDE Global participate in major C&D waste research project - RE4

CDE Global

International

CDE Global

Four projects in 2016 for CDE with CEMEX

International

Deutsche Messe ’s industrial fairs in Shanghai: on the road to the year 2025

Deutsche Messe AG

KOMATSU strengthens presence in Germany

Komatsu Germany GmbH

Focus at MinEXPO 2016: Integrated Machine Technology and Improved Mine Performance

Komatsu America Corp.

The 980E-4 mining haul truck: Komatsu introduces the 980E-4 mining haul truck

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu introduces the new WA270-8 wheel loader

Komatsu America Corp.

Metso at Expomina 2016 in Peru: Focusing on solutions that help improve process efficiency and optimize mining operations

Metso Corporation

Metso presented its latest innovations for the mining industry at MINExpo, Las Vegas

Metso Corporation

Metso introduces advanced solutions for fine classification in wet minerals processing

Metso Corporation

Metso introduces integrated approach for in-the-pit operations

Metso Corporation

Metso MDR 300 slurry pump cuts downtime and power consumption in Turkey‘s only iron ore pelletizing facility

Metso Corporation

LTM 11200-9.1 hoists excavators over the roofs of Lyon – S.E Levage places its trust in Liebherr for used cranes as well

Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH

ContiTech Promotes Implementation of German Beer Purity Law by Ensuring Purity in Processes

ContiTech AG

Hanover | Germany

Hanover/Düsseldorf | Germany

International

Ehingen | Germany

Hanover | Germany

Continental Expands Product Portfolio for Agribusiness by New Drive Belts for Farm Machinery

Continental

Caterpillar Sponsors Hackathon to Create Innovative Solutions for Boosting Mining Equipment Operator Performance

Caterpillar Inc.

Hanover | Germany

International

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03 2016 NEWS & REPORTS EDUCATION Cat ® 794 AC Mining Truck Proves Performance

Caterpillar Inc.

Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance

Caterpillar Inc.

New M Series Medium Wheel Loaders Feature Added Power, Greater Fuel Efficiency, Drive-Train Refinement, Operator Comfort and Safety Enhancements

Caterpillar Inc.

New Cat ® 14M3 Motor Grader Has Larger Engine, Increased Fuel Efficiency, and Enhanced Features for Performance, Durability, and Safety

Caterpillar Inc.

International

Building the world we want to live in: Volvo Construction Equipment unveils futuristic innovations to Volvo Construction Equipment Ismaning | Germany drive sustainability and change The electrification of construction equipment represents ‘future of industr y’, says Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment predicts up to a 95% reduction in carbon emissions at electric site

Volvo Construction Equipment

IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016: Accident-free driving: Continental technologies making commercial vehicles safer

Continental

Continental brings the head-up display to commercial vehicles

Continental

A look around the corner: A look around the corner: Dynamic eHorizon knows the traffic situation in detail

Continental

Continental Announces Commercial Tire Information and Management System “ContiConnect”

Continental

Air rescue for Dominican gold mine

Atlas Copco

Ismaning | Germany

Hanover | Germany

International

Atlas Copco

Boliden Tara Mines in Ireland Working smart for success

International

Fuel Efficiency – and how to get the best results in the industry

Atlas Copco

Safety on the benches – Radomiro Tomic mine introduces remote control

Atlas Copco

The cutting edge machines that help leading dimension stone company meet global

Atlas Copco

The road to recovery

Atlas Copco

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EDUCATION

Gregor Baumeister, Manager of the Palletizing and Packaging Systems Division: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Demand is more for solutions

providers and not so much for product suppliersâ&#x20AC;? M

r. Baumeister, you have been Manager of the Palletizing and Packaging Systems Division at the BEUMER Group in Beckum since October 2015. In this function, you control and coordinate the global competence center in this sector.

What are your tasks and which goals do you want to achieve? Gregor Baumeister: With the management of the Palletizing and Packaging Systems Division, I have taken on a highly exciting and varied task. In this position, I control and am responsible for all global sales activities via the competence center. Together with my team, I am also responsible for developing and expanding the comprehensive solutions portfolio. I can formulate my goal very simply: I want to continuously promote the worldwide growth of this business sector. To achieve this, we must establish ourselves in a regionally balanced manner to enable us to support our customers throughout the world in the best possible way. We concentrate on industries with potential but with different economic cycles. And with our intelligent solutions, we will continue to address sectors in which we are firmly established, such as construction materials, chemicals and consumer goods.

that the weight of the bags is accurately reproduced. Our reliable high-performance palletizers from the BEUMER paletpac range then stack the bags efficiently on pallets. Our customers use the innovative high-performance packaging systems in the BEUMER stretch hood series to secure the load. All machines in this line used the same Human Machine Interface (HMI). This makes it easier for the user to operate, and considerably reduces familiarization time. But there is more to come at the end of this packaging line. With our system solutions, we ensure that the palletized and packaged product is forwarded to a connected store â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or directly to dispatch. At the same time, our systems ensure continuous material and data tracking. We have combined the appropriate solutions and expertise required to realize this material flow in our intralogistics team. The customer is therefore provided

Can you explain the procedure within the competence center in more detail? And how do customers throughout the world benefit from this? Gregor Baumeister: In our target sectors, we integrate packaging and intralogistics solutions for industry-specific applications. A good example is integrated packaging lines for the chemical industry. The bulk material passes from the silo along a conveyor section to our innovative FormFill-Seal system (FFS system). The bagging machine is fitted with an integreted, high-precision weigher. This ensures Gregor Baumeister is the new Manager of the Palletizing and Packaging Systems Division (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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EDUCATION with complete solutions from a single source. The team also develops special solutions for very demanding tasks. For example, we have installed a highly redundant application for the rubber industry, which enables an efficient material flow, and complex packaging systems, which are used by wood-processing companies throughout the world.

What experience do you bring to your new position? Gregor Baumeister: In my professional life, I have acquired extensive experience in intralogistics which I will be putting to outstanding use in my current position at BEUMER. For example, this includes several years abroad. This has shaped my multicultural understanding. Among other things, I have held responsible posts in design and sales for renowned packaging line and intralogistic system providers. Most recently, I held an international sales management position for a provider and manufacturer of logistics systems, logistics software, workstation equipment and storage technology. The thing that appeals to me in particular about the new job at BEUMER is the all-embracing scope of work which is associated with managing this business sector.

How have the requirements for intralogistics and in particular in filling, palletizing and packaging equipment changed over the years? Gregor Baumeister: II also see a clear trend towards integrated systems in this sector. Customers also want a complete solution from a single source and therefore only one – reliable and competent – point of contact for the whole job. Demand is more for solutions providers and less for product suppliers. However, this does not mean that we will no longer be selling individual machines. We have only established, particularly with very large organizations such as building material or chemical concerns, that they prefer to combine the responsibility and have only one point of contact for their whole line.

Controlled, fault-free and above all appropriate handling of products is required. To what extent has the importance of the control equipment in intralogistics changed as a result? Gregor Baumeister: You have raised a very wide ranging subject. The control equipment is a central part of every mechatronic system. Furthermore, the trend towards parallel material and data flows, which has already been around for many years, is consolidated particularly within the Industry 4.0 environment. Here, we see an evolution which we are approaching positively and with an open mind. The advantages which the user has from self-optimizing and controlling systems are obvious. For example, they automatically detect blockages in the material flow and select alternative routes. Or, workpieces carry all important information in the form of parameters relating to the production process in themselves. They know who they are and can ‘converse’ with the system via RFID technology.

How do you ensure that users are provided with reliably controlled and regulated material flows? Gregor Baumeister: This always depends on how complicated the task is. Many applications can be implemented solely at PLC level. Others, in turn, require high-level material flow computers or Warehouse Control Systems. Although every system that we plan and install is based on standard modules, the solution is specifically matched to the customer. This is because no customer requirement is exactly the same as another.

BEUMER has developed from being a machine builder to a system integrator and software provider. How do your customers benefit from this? Gregor Baumeister: One is inseparably associated with the other – and companies really only want one point of contact. The system integrator must therefore also provide the associated software. If we supply a complete packaging

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EDUCATION line with connected block storage for a customer, he gets from us a fully functioning system with all mechanical and electrical components as well as the associated software program. We often see software-based strategies as being the key to increasing performance or energy efficiency. Take, for example, the “Sport” and “Eco“ gear selector in a car. The changeover is not mechanical but is undertaken by software. And it is exactly the same with the different operating states in intralogistics systems.

What do these intralogistics systems consist of and what are the specific benefits for the user? In which industries are they used? Gregor Baumeister: : As far as the users are concerned, we are problem solvers, and this is also how we want to be seen by the industry. This is what we will be showing with these systems. We are not bringing so-called “me too” solutions to the market, but extremely efficient and specific systems which overcome quite individual challenges. I have already mentioned a highly redundant application for the rubber industry. This is a very good example. With this application, after cutting, the rubber bales must be film-wrapped and packed in large containers. The special challenge here is that they must not stop on the conveyor as otherwise the rubber would flow and it would no longer be possible to transport them. We have developed a system for the customer which ensures a continuous material flow in all operating states. We have implemented this with components from our proven portfolio. At the same time, we are also using technologies from other sectors – for example, we transfer solutions from the Airport sector to the tire industry. As we work across different sectors, we are able to offer our customers quite different persp.

robots, buffer and storage modules. As we always use our system building blocks, the solutions can be expanded at any time and can grow with the customer’s business. Furthermore, good planning always provides for different growth scenarios. We therefore plan potential expansions in right at the design phase.

Contact: Press 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

BEUMER Group The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employs 4,000 people worldwide, and achieves an annual turnover of about 680 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, the BEUMER Group serves customers around the globe, across a wide range of industries. For further information visit: www.beumergroup.com.

Which components are these systems built from and can they be expanded in a modular fashion? Gregor Baumeister: The components are substantially transport technologies such as conveyor equipment or vehicle-based systems. Added to these, for example, are various handling solutions and manipulators such as

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First Sandvik colloquium in Hohenroda:

Claudia Schmitz Intercommotion | Germany

Generation Y and Z – a short summary T

his is a short summary of the original article in German in the occassion of the first colloquium of Sandvik in September 2016. For further information, please contact Claudia Schmitz

Generation Y and Z The younger generations of the world of work are called Generation Y (born after 1980) and Generation Z (born after 1995). Because of the demographic change both generations are getting more and more in the focus of Human Resources activities, especially recruitment. The main difference compared to the older generations – Babyboomer and Generation X – is the decrease of loyalty for their company and the increase of the focus on leisure activities. Companies are in tight spot to offer a great working atmosphere besides salary requirements and training offers. For managers it is getting more and more difficult to serve all generations’ needs.

If the pluses of the different generations and their perspectives on work are used, their will be a solution to deal with progressing change and fast pace of the world of work.

YOLO: You only live once!

Some useful hints: 1. Be a leader not a boss Most of the employees demand for transparency in relation to decisions and clear goals. Less patriarchal management style and more freedom in the kind of how they are working is helpful.

The author: Claudia Schmitz

2. Individual leading Regarding the different personal life situation of the employees it is important to look after their personal needs. Some employees need more flexibility in working hours to reconcile their family life. Others are eager to earn more money for building a house. Search for individual solutions.

3. Meeting on eye level In the communication during a recruiting process focus on “meeting on eye level”. Present honestly the benefits of your company. Use younger employees for recruiting younger employees.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

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BEUMER Customer Support ensures reliable intralogistic processes:

Always supportive

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

or BEUMER Group, Customer Support is much more than just a service. While it was once enough to „simply“ prevent or quickly solve malfunctions and machine downtimes, the intralogistics provider has now significantly extended this service. Approximately 1,000 employees worldwide now work for this business segment. They take care of the customer, starting with the first project discussion, up until the system is in operation. Customer support comprises different types of agreements. With its Residential Service, the group assumes, for example, the responsibility to provide trouble-free operation on site, even for the long-term.

Kornelius Thimm, Director of Customer Support at BEUMER Group: „Our customers know that we would never leave them out in the rain.“ (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

What makes for a good relationship between the user and the supplier? For Kornelius Thimm, the answer is simple. „We have customers that have been loyal to us for decades. This is certainly based on mutual trust,“ the Director of Customer Support at BEUMER Group is convinced. Because our systems and machines run reliably. His colleagues take care to ensure a high level of system availability for the entire running time. „Our customers know that we would never leave them out in the rain,“ adds Kornelius Thimm.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY When necessary, the technicians arrive quickly on site to prevent long downtimes (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

As an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics providing customised system solutions in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology, BEUMER Group knows the particular challenges posed by the customers. Its clients have ever increasing demands on machine availability and, therefore, on customer support. This is why BEUMER Group has developed and extended its customer support and established it as a business segment in its own right. Due to its global positioning, the group has consistently optimised and extended this segment with specifically trained employees during the last few years. „We‘re not only providing service products, we really take care,“ emphasises Kornelius Thimm. This becomes more and more important to users from different industries. It is not always only about preventing malfunctions and machine breakdowns, which would lead to long downtimes. No matter what industry, companies have to meet the ever increasing market demands and improve the capacity of the equipment, for example. „And we take care of this,“ the service director promises.

Customised like a tailor-made suit Customer Support offers different types of agreements. They are matched individually to the respective needs of the customer, and the service intervals as well as the response times are agreed by contract. BEUMER employees develop the concepts individually with the customer, and adjust them so they meet exactly their requirements. In the event

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of a system standstill, qualified Customer Support technicians arrive quickly on site to prevent long downtimes. Customer Support offers around-the-clock telephone support every day of the year worldwide, helping further reduce downtime to a minimum. The technicians perform remote analyses, indicate corrective measures and offer quick and reliable solutions to correct any malfunction. The systems can be put quickly back in service. Additionally, we will also find the cause for the malfunction to prevent it from happening again.

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts One component of Customer Support is spare parts logistics. If customers decide to use this service, the service employees check the wear parts and spare parts at regular intervals and provide the supplies for the entire service life of the machine. „Already when selling the new system, we advise the customer which spare parts to keep in stock,“ says Kornelius Thimm. „In case of parts for machine types that are to be discontinued, we inform the customer in time and consult them regarding replacement or exchange possibilities.“ Personal contacts offer technical support for all inquiries. During the maintenance of the machines, the customer support employees check whether or not there are parts to be replaced. If spare parts are required, BEUMER Group provides a quick delivery.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Customers can hand over to BEUMER Group the complete responsibility for availability, performance and economic efficiency of their systems (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

Customised employee trainings In order for the machines to run for the maximum operating time, users need to be trained at regular intervals. The performance of the machines also depends on maintenance and on how they are operated by the customer personnel. The employees who work with the machines are brought up to date, and new employees are introduced to the systems. Training is required for the initial installation, as well as a follow-up several months after the system has been running. At this time, the customer has the opportunity to ask questions related to their specific needs. „The training programmes are tailor-made for the customer and their systems“, Kornelius Thimm points out. The users‘ expertise is maintained through the technical consultation by our Customer Support employees. Customer Support offers basic trainings up to continuing education. They are tailor-made to meet the customers needs and are held for machines and systems of BEUMER Group as well as of other manufacturers. This is how the group ensures high health and safety standards. Experienced specialists impart detailed knowledge and structured procedures for successful maintenance and for the operation of the systems. This is particularly important for machine operators, because mechanics and control technology is becoming increasingly elaborate and sophisticated. In order to meet future performance and technology requirements, BEUMER Customer Support employees ensure that the machines are always up-to-date. „We make sure that the machines are comprehensively modernised,“

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says Kornelius Thimm. This means higher performance and availability, minimised energy consumption, more ergonomic working conditions, new functions and a better overall system utilisation. For this, the employees can update or upgrade the systems.

Sharing your accountability A particularly important part of this business segment is the Residential Service. Customers can hand over the responsibility to BEUMER Group for availability, performance and economic efficiency of their filling, palletising and packaging technology, but also for sortation and distribution systems in logistic centres and airports. BEUMER Group employees carry out the maintenance with profound logistical and technical expertise, ensuring high levels of machine efficiency. If required, BEUMER Group appoints a team of specialists which will ensure proper operation and availability of the entire system on site. BEUMER Group believes that the customer should have access to a Customer Support technician that originates from the same cultural background and speaks the same language. „For this reason we cannot just send colleagues from Beckum to Singapore“, says Thimm. Successful customer support requires an understanding of the mentality of the customer: How is the customer positioned? What are his goals and how does he want to develop in the future? These questions require tactfulness and cultural know-how.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Logistics providers offer services for reliable filling, palletising and efficient packaging of products. This can sometimes involve overcoming considerable difficulties, because the products can have very different characteristics. Yet they have to be consistently handled safely and gently throughout the entire process chain. In addition, they need to be able to react to the continually increasing throughput rates of the installations and machines. Another demand to be met: the control, regulation and clear representation of the complete material flow. Kornelius Thimm knows that „if the service provider does not meet all these requirements, a competitor will do it“. Customer Support employees make sure that the customer‘s systems are always perfectly adapted to their tasks, and that all processes run smoothly. They also carry out preventive maintenance, as well as other measures such as applying protective coatings or installing warning devices. Kornelius Thimm adds: „We also develop and implement concepts which enable a long-term and trouble-free operation of the buildings.“

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts: Customer Support offers different agreements that are matched individually to the respective needs of the customer (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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Gotthard Base Tunnel:

AlpTransit Gotthard AG Luzern| Swizterland

TLT-Turbo GmbH Zweibrücken | Germany

Oversized fans ventilate the world’s largest and longest railway tunnel

Large fans specially developed and manufactured by TLT-Turbo GmbH provide fresh air in the Gotthard Base Tunnel. They run during regular operations as well as maintenance and repair work, but are especially important in case of fire when they extract smoke and ventilate escape paths. (Source: AlpTransit Gotthard AG)

ith up to 2,300 meters of rock on top of it, the Gotthard Base Tunnel, which is scheduled to go into regular operation in December 2016, is not only the world’s longest, but also the deepest railway tunnel ever built. Accordingly, the temperatures in the tunnel are very high, with the surrounding rock expected to reach 45 °C (113 °F) once the tunnel is fully operational. Since unrestricted rail operations are only permitted in temperatures of 40 °C (104 °F) or less, the heat has to be controlled with suitable equipment. Large fans developed and built especially for this application by TLT-Turbo GmbH provide fresh air for regular operations as well as during maintenance and repair work. Separate fans ensure that the emergency exits are properly ventilated in case of fire. In addition to coming up with a technical solution that could handle the special challenges of this project, the engineers and planners had to develop detailed preliminary plans as well as a sophisticated logistics and installation concept.

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The Gotthard Base Tunnel consists of two 57kilometers-long tubes, one in each direction. Including all connecting and access tunnels, the entire underground system measures 152 kilometers. At Faido and Sedrun, at approximately 16 and 36 kilometers respectively, two multifunction stations were built that cut each of the two tubes into three sections of roughly equal length. Here, trains can make emergency stops and change tracks, if necessary. This is also where eight large axial fans made by TLT were installed that exchange the air, i.e. they extract a certain amount of heated air and inject the same amount of cool fresh air a few hundred meters farther down the train tracks. In addition to the four exhaust and four supply fans, 24 so-called jet fans were installed along with associated components like silencers, shut-off dampers, drives and lubrication systems from TLT were installed.

The project‘s complexity required not only a solution that would meet the special requirements, but also a sophisticated concept for moving the very large and heavy components into the mountain and installing them in very tight spaces. (Source: AlpTransit Gotthard AG)

During these hours, many people will be in the tunnel who require fresh air. “One of the major criteria for winning this bid was the fans’ ability to quickly switch between a wide range of modes. TLT fans are among the best in the world in this regard,” says Andreas Kuhn, TLT’s project manager for the Gotthard Base Tunnel, about the selection of his company’s fans for this project.

In addition to exchanging the air, these fans are used to enable maintenance and repair operations in the tunnel. Current plans call for blocking each tunnel tube for one night per week in order to perform preventive maintenance work, thus enhancing the tunnel’s overall functionality and availability.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY In the two multifunction stations in Faido and Sedrun (approx. at kilometer markers 18 and 36), eight large axial fans from TLT were installed. (Source: AlpTransit Gotthard AG)

Power of four Formula 1 cars In the third potential operating mode, the so-called event case, i.e. a fire, four exhaust fans with a power rating of 2.4 megawatts each extract smoke from the emergency stop. The fans were designed to handle gases with temperatures of up to 400 Â°C for two hours. To put this in perspective, Kuhn explains that 2.4 megawatts correspond to 3,263 horsepower, which means that each exhaust fan has the power of four Formula 1 racecars. If a train reports a fire, for example via sensors that are mounted on the train or in the tunnel, it is routed to the nearest multifunction station and instructed to make an emergency stop. Following a sophisticated evacuation system, passengers can exit the train at the emergency stop and escape to secure areas. To keep the emergency stations from filling with smoke and enable passengers to take refuge in separately ventilated, secure tunnel areas, the four supply fans with ratings of 1.5 megawatts each are used, each of which can inject 275 cubic meters of fresh air per second into the protected areas.

During normal operations, the system controls only the temperature in the tunnel. During maintenance operations, the system controls what is called the dry temperature, i.e. the combination of temperature and relative humidity. The exhaust fans must run at top speed if a fire breaks out, so that they can extract as much smoke as possible. The supply fans, on the other hand, must run at top speed in a specific maintenance scenario, when many people are present in the tunnel. In this mode, the supply fans are operated in parallel to inject 420 cubic meters of air per second. The amount of air being moved by the fans is adjusted in two ways: via a speed controller with frequency converters, and via the blade controller, which uses hydraulic pressure to adjust the fansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blade angles while they are rotating.

Innovative prototype developments The special aerodynamic conditions of the 57-kilometer tunnel deep under the mountain posed complex technical challenges. Since the trains can run at speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour, they generate a pressure shock

The amount of air being moved by the fans is controlled via their speed with the help of frequency converters as well as by adjusting the blades. A hydraulic system changes the blade angles while the fans are rotating. (Source: AlpTransit Gotthard AG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY in front of them and a vacuum behind them, which can cause serious problems for the giant fans. To come up with a solution, the R&D department of TLT conducted special tests early on. As a result, each fan is now being permanently monitored by a so-called stall warning unit. Stalls must be prevented at all cost. Equally dangerous is excessive impeller acceleration, the so-called windmill effect, because it may cause mechanical damage. The stall warning unit, an innovative development of the TLT engineers, measures any changes in the tunnel‘s air pressure ten times per second and uses the fan controller to prevent stalls by hydraulically adjusting the fan blade angles. The logistics of moving very large and heavy components onto and into the mountain and assembling them in extremely tight spaces posed major challenges as well. In addition, schedule changes made it necessary to deliver four of the large fans to the Sedrun ventilation station in the High Alps in deepest winter. “As a rule, we had to expect snow at any time during this period in the High Alps. Fortunately, we were lucky, because we had a mild winter and almost no snow,” remembers Kuhn. The

problem was that the roads in this region are designed for passenger cars, small vans and trucks with weights of no more than 28 tons. The heavy trucks needed to ship the fans, however, weighed roughly 70 tons. After making sure that the bridges could accommodate them, Swiss police escorted the fans to the mountain without any problems.

Coordinating more than a thousand technical interfaces Since the tunnel shell was completed earlier than planned, its opening was pushed up by one year. As a result, all the shell equipment contractors, which included the consortium of TLT and Swiss company ABB Schweiz AG, had to perform much of their work sideby-side instead of sequentially, as had been originally planned. “The corresponding coordination and schedule management turned out to be a real challenge. Because of the complexity of the project we had to coordinate over 1,000 technical interfaces in order to ensure a smooth execution,” remembers the project manager. After the components had been successfully installed and tested, the actual commissioning could commence. To start the process, the engineers checked and documented the interaction of the system’s components and their safety compliance by conducting extensive tests, which included sending a specially rented German Rail ICE through the tunnel at a speed of 275 kilometers per hour. “We use extensive scripts for this purpose in which virtually each action and desired reaction are described in detail. We also tested failure scenarios – automated ones and those where the operator must step in,” says Kuhn. The special challenge facing the consortium was the fact that the fan controls are the lead controls for all components. Accordingly, each scenario has to be initiated and controlled via the TLT master computer. To explain: The Sedrun multifunction station is linked to the ventilation center via two 800-meter-tall air shafts. One of these includes a large freight elevator.

The Sedrun multifunction station is linked to the ventilation center via two 800-meter-tall air shafts. One of these includes a large freight elevator. While the elevator is moving, no fan may operate. If a ‘Start’ command is issued, the controller must first check whether the elevator is either at the top or the bottom of the shaft. If it is not, the controller must move it to one or the other. (Source: AlpTransit Gotthard AG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The amount of air being moved by the fans is controlled via their speed with the help of frequency converters as well as by adjusting the blades. A hydraulic system changes the blade angles while the fans are rotating. (Source: AlpTransit Gotthard AG)

Regular rail operations commence in late 2016

While this elevator moves, no fan may be in operation. This means that the controller must check whether the elevator is in its final position – top or bottom – when a “Start” command is issued for a fan. If it is not, the controller must move the elevator into this position before the fan can actually commence operation.

TLT initially became involved in the project as early as 2007, when a feasibility study was conducted to explore whether it is even possible to install fans with this level of performance into such small spaces. The pressure and vacuum problem caused by fast-moving trains was discussed as well. The actual bid was developed between late 2009 and August 2010. TLT won the contract in early 2011. Unlike in other tunnel projects, no standard fans could be used, but the engineers had to develop, test, install and commission prototypes. “This was a very exciting time for us in terms of the contract size as well as the related delivery and performance parameters,” says Kuhn.

Unlike in other tunnel projects, the Gotthard Base Tunnel does not use any standard fans. “This was a very exciting time for us in terms of the contract size as well as the related delivery and performance parameters,” says TLT project manager Andreas Kuhn. (Source: AlpTransit Gotthard AG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The tunnel will open on June 1, 2016, when SBB as the future operator of the Gotthard Base Tunnel will commence test operations to demonstrate that passenger and freight trains can traverse the tunnel without problems and that maintenance and event management work without a hitch. If everything works as planned, the tunnel will be taken into account for the regular rail schedule starting in December 2016. For TLT, however, the project will not be over at that time. The manufacturer has already received an order for spare parts and expects to sign a five-year maintenance contract very shortly.

Contact: AlpTransit Gotthard AG Zentralstrasse 5 6003 Luzern Tel.: +41 41 226 06 06 E-Mail: press@alptransit.ch Internet: www.alptransit.ch TLT-Turbo GmbH Gleiwitzstraße 7 66482 Zweibrücken Tel.: +49 6332 808-0 Fax: +49 6332 808-267 E-Mail: tlt@tlt-turbo.com Internet: www.tlt-turbo.com

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AlpTransit Gotthard AG AlpTransit Gotthard AG was founded in 1998 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss Federal Railways (SFR). It is the builder-owner of the newest rail link through the alps, thereby creating an environmentally friendly flat route through the alps, the core of which is formed by the Gotthard and Ceneri Base Tunnels. The new route will provide for the efficient transportation of goods via rail and shorten travel times for domestic and international passenger traffic. The company, which has its headquarters in Lucerne and branch offices in Altdort, Sedrun, Saido and Bellinzona, currently employs roughly 160 people. TLT Turbo GmbH TLT Turbo GmbH is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of technology-driven industrial fans and ventilation systems, tracing its history back to Dinglerwerke AG, which was founded in 1827. In 2014, TLT-Turbo was acquired by POWERCHINA. In addition to its German locations in Zweibrücken, Oberhausen, Frankenthal and Bad Hersfeld, TLT-Turbo maintains companies, branches and representative offices in China, Austria, Russia, the U.S., Korea and South Africa. The company’s radial and axial fans, wind channel fans and tunnel systems are installed all over the world in power plants, mines, steel production and processing sites, petrochemical and chemical industries, cement production, waste incineration, tunnel ventilation, wind channels, and test facilities. TLT-Turbo currently employs 603 people.

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MTU 16V 4000:

Titanic Tipper

MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH Friedrichshafen | Germany

here are certainly no half measures where this monster is concerned. The Belaz 75710 is the largest haul truck in the world – and the first to have a twin-engine system under the hood. It can carry over 450 tonnes – almost 90 tonnes more than the previous largest truck. The first of its kind is now showing its mettle in a Siberian coal mine.

Good grounds for giants The mammoth measuring over 20 m front to back and 8 m across moves powerfully up the switchback climbs. It carries 450 t of rubble in its tipper. Fully laden, it rumbles purposefully towards its destination at 40 km/h. The 75710 is the latest creation to be launched by the Belorussian

manufacturer Belaz and has been put through its paces at the Chernigovez coal mine in Siberia for the last few months. But why did Belaz decide to make such a large and powerful vehicle when there are already so many massive mining trucks on the market? „The answer is obvious,“ says Rainer Pelcz, Key Account Manager for mining vehicles at MTU. „Over time, the ratio between

The Belaz 75710 excels in many respects: Its wheels alone are taller than a lorry. Fully laden it weighs 800 t, the equivalent of 20 lorries. (Photos: Dennis Gering)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Up to 270 cubic meters of load fit in the tipping trough of the Belaz 75710. (Photos: Dennis Gering)

spoil and seam volume of a mine changes. More spoil, i.e. rock that contains no raw material, has to be carried away. If fewer vehicles can do that work, the mine saves on staff and fuel,â&#x20AC;&#x153; Pelcz illuminates. On the subject of saving: The Belaz 75710 is the first vehicle of its kind with a twin-engine system. Its two 16cylinder MTU Series 4000 diesel engines produce 1715 kW each. When the truck is loaded, both MTU diesel engines are at work. But when it is empty, one engine can run at idle speed, which saves fuel. The power generated by the MTU engines is transferred via two generators to four electric motors, which then drive the wheels. And there too the Titanic tipper sports a new feature: In order to transport this immense weight, the new Belaz monster has eight wheels instead of the usual four or six seen on most other haul trucks.

Two are better than one The drive system of the Belaz 75710 has a special feature: The all-wheel drive incorporates dynamic traction distribution between the truckâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s two axles. If one of the electric motors should fail, the vehicle can still drive back to base in limp mode and therefore does not create an obstruction for other mine traffic or need to be towed back by a recovery vehicle. What is more, the all-wheel drive and hydraulic steering make sure that the 4-m high (!) tires to not get stuck on rough terrain. Slippery surfaces are therefore easier to negotiate and braking is more efficient.

It takes just 26 seconds to move the two hydraulic pistons from the horizontal to the tipping position. (Photos: Dennis Gering)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY It takes just 26 seconds to move the two hydraulic pistons from the horizontal to the tipping position. (Photos: Dennis Gering)

„We know that the MTU 16 V 4000 C11 engines are enormously tough,“ says Vassili Shostak, Head of Sales and Marketing at Belaz. „We already use them in many other models, which is why we chose these tough and reliable engines for our latest vehicle,“ he continues. A noticeable outward feature of the Belaz 75710 is the much deeper front end. It allows the two Series 4000 engines to be accommodated in transverse orientation, instead of the direction of travel.

Belaz already uses over one hundred 16 V 4000 C11 engines in its vehicles, with a payload capacity ranging from 220 to 240 t. This gives the manufacturer a number of advantages, including tried and tested modularization and scale benefits. This means that the same spare parts, equipment (e.g.oil, filter) and hardware and software tools can be used in various types of vehicle.

The Belaz 75710 is now showing its mettle in the Siberian Chernigovez coal mine. When the truck is loaded, both MTU diesel engines are at work; when unloaded, one engine runs at idle speed. (Photos: Dennis Gering)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY „Good trucks are essential for mine operators, but they are not enough. A perfectly running infrastructure is also required,“ says Dennis Gering, MTU Customer Service employee and on site at the Chernigovez mine. „Day-today life in the mine is tough, so everything has to be right: From the fuel quality, to the large on-site workshop, right through to service, spare parts supply, training courses and regular consultation,“ he continues. MTU has therefore been expanding its global sales and service network substantially for many years. Incidentally, what were until now the largest haul trucks in the world, the Liebherr T282 with a 363 t payload capacity and the Belaz 75602 (360 t), are also powered by MTU 4000 Series engines.

Contact: MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH Maybachplatz 1 88045 Friedrichshafen | Germany Phone +49 7541 90-0 Fax +49 7541 90-5000 info@mtu-online.com www.mtu-online.com

The Belaz 75710 excels in many respects: Its wheels alone are taller than a lorry. Fully laden it weighs 800 t, the equivalent of 20 lorries. (Photos: Dennis Gering)

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Future of haul trucks:

“Gas engines are our future”

MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH Friedrichshafen | Germany

lexander Egorov, General Designer and Head of the Center for Research and Development at Belaz, talks about the haul trucks of the future:

Machines for the mining sector are getting bigger and bigger. You recently introduced the Belaz 75710, the world’s largest haul truck, with a payload of 450 tonnes. Is the trend toward ever-bigger vehicles likely to continue?

Alexander Egorov, General Designer and Head of the Center for Research and Development at Belaz, talks about the haul trucks of the future (Photo: MTU)

Yes. I believe we will soon be building even bigger vehicles. At the moment, the tires are the deciding factor that limit size. They have to bear the weight of the vehicle plus the payload. There are still no tires suitable for bigger vehicles. But when that changes, we will be able to increase vehicle size even further. The technology is already available.

Do you see gas as a suitable fuel for powering mining vehicles? Yes, definitely. The reasons are primarily economic because gas is only half as expensive as diesel. When you consider that expenditure on fuel accounts for 20% of the operating costs of a haul truck, it is easy to see just how

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY much could be saved by using gas engines. In addition, it is much easier to meet both current and future emissions regulations with gas engines.

Are you considering using hybrid drive systems? No. Studies have already shown that hybrid drives have no future in the mining industry. The drive system takes up too much room and that means we have less space for the payload. Gas engines are a better alternative for us.

If you look a little further ahead – to the year 2050, for example – how do you envision the haul trucks you might be building then? It is every R&D engineer’s dream to be able to exclude every single fault that might possibly come up during vehicle operation. But the biggest source of faults is obviously human error. That is why it is our aim to build vehicles that

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don’t need drivers. They could be remote-controlled or they could even operate completely independently.

Where do you see the biggest markets for Belaz in the future? Our primary aim is to secure our existing markets – Russia, the other CIS states, Africa and the Middle East. North and South America are both promising target markets for the future. I would also be very pleased to see Belaz haul trucks operating at oil-sand mining sites in Canada at some time in the future.

Contact: MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH Maybachplatz 1 88045 Friedrichshafen | Germany Phone +49 7541 90-0 Fax +49 7541 90-5000 info@mtu-online.com www.mtu-online.com

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Highest environmental standards during the European infrastructural improvements on the Brenner Base Tunnel

Sensational tunnelling performance by an experienced Swietelsky tunnel construction team and Sandvik drilling jumbo DT1131-SC

he Austrian town of Steinach am Brenner is situated approximately 20 kilometres south of Innsbruck, in the shadow of the Brenner motorway. The Wolf 2 construction lot and access tunnel of the same name are nestled between Brennerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing railway line, the Sill river and Brennerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B182 main road. The access tunnel is one of the most essential preliminary projects in the implementation of the Brenner Base Tunnel. The tunnel project consists of three tunnel tubes and forms the core element of the Scandinavian-Mediterranean TEN corridor, which stretches from Finland to Malta. The Brenner Base Tunnel, which is 64km in length, connects Austria with Italy. In Steinach, the experienced tunnel construction team from the company Swietelsky is implementing strict specifications with the support of Sandvik Construction Hightech Performance and Avesco Manpower. In the early Bronze Age, the Brenner Pass, which lies 1,371 metres above sea level, was regarded as the most important transport route across the Alps. The constant growth in the flow of commodities by various means, ranging from pack animals to more modern modes of transport, quickly led to bottlenecks, thus resulting in

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the decision to build a railway line over the Brenner. The line in current use was built between 1860 and 1867 and regarded as a technical masterpiece. Almost 100 years later, the motorway added to the transport options between North and South Europe, with the volume of goods being transported reaching the 50-million-ton mark in 2008.

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In 1994, the European Union decided to create a fast, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly method of transporting goods, as well as a new means of passenger travel. The aim was to develop and improve the environmentally-friendly railway infrastructure. In 2013, the EU made the final decision of remodelling the transnational, multimodal transport connections. The Brenner Base Tunnel is just one piece of the jigsaw that is the TEN-axis. Currently, 40% of all goods transported across the Alps are transported via the Brenner Pass, with two-thirds being transported by road and one-third by rail.

9 blasts in the crown of the tunnel and up to 10 blasts in the side wall. That is what is expected of an experienced and well attuned team, as well as of powerful Sandvik drilling jumbos - both of which we have here to hand”, explains Harald Kogler.

The steep slope of up to 27‰ via the Alpine pass, coupled with the daily capacity of 260 trains, is no longer appropriate for the winding, existing line. The Brenner Base Tunnel’s elevation profile is almost flat, with a slope of 6.7‰ on the Austrian side and approximately 4‰ on the Italian side. As a result of the straight route and the increased speed in passenger transport of up to 250 kilometres per hour, the time taken to travel between Innsbruck and Fortezza has been reduced from 80 minutes previously to 25 minutes. The Wolf 2 access tunnel, near Steinach am Brenner, is one structure in the 64km long project. It is being built using conventional methods, more precisely blasting. The cycle of blasting is carried out every three to six hours, dependent upon the geological structure of the rock. The geological structure of the Padaster valley is mainly slate. Engineer and construction manager, Harald Kogler (from Swietelsky Tunnelbau GmbH) reports a sensational performance in tunnelling. “We are achieving in part up to

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As part of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest tunnel construction site, the company Swietelsky Tunnelbau GmbH is responsible for the Wolf 2 construction lot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the most essential preliminary projects. The 13m-wide and 9m-high cross section of the tunnel is structured so as to ensure the environmentally-friendly transportation of spoil via conveyor belts into the Padaster valley. Approximately 7.7 million cubic metres of spoil is deposited here, changing the original V-shaped valley into a U-shaped valley. In order to allow this process, the Padaster brook has been re-routed underground until the end of the landfill operation and renaturation of the area.

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Tradition and conviction lead Swietelsky to rely on Sandvik Construction and Austrian dealer Avesco in the field of tunnelling. Four Sandvik DT820-SC drilling jumbos were previously developed for use on the Wolf 1 construction lot and the Fleckberg tunnel project. A threearmed DT1131-SC is also being used. And when it comes to drilling steel and service, you can rely on their proven quality. As the saying goes: a one-stop shop!

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The 30 employees, working in a 3-shift operation, also take care of the necessary assembly caverns. In the later stages, the components of the huge tunnel boring machine will be transported via the access tunnels and assembled inside the mountain. By the time there are two machines milling in the direction of Italy and two in the direction of Innsbruck, the Swietelsky team, together with the Sandvik drilling jumbos, will already be at work on the next big project, for example the Semmering Tunnel in Austria. Reliability – borehole by borehole.

Technical Data – Sandvik Drilling Jumbo DT1131-SC Tunnel size: Coverage area: Hole diameter: Hole length: Weight: Length: Width: Height:

up to 10920 x 18210mm 20-183m³ 43-64mm up to 6180mm 40500kg depending on the options 17780mm 3860mm 4336mm

Swietelsky Construction Company Ltd. Founded: 1936 Head Office: Linz, Austria Employees: on average, more then 7,400 Certification: EN ISO 9001:2000 Range of services: • General Contractor Services • Special Civil and Underground Construction • Construction in Mountainous Areas • Sports and Recreation Facilities • Environmental Technology • Public-Private Partnership Projects • Production of Asphalt and Concrete

Swietelsky Tunnelbau GmbH & Co KG Head Office: Salzburg, Austria Range of services:

Railway tunnel references: • Reitersberg Tunnel, Germany Blasting, 2975m • Wienerwald Tunnel, Austria • Tunnel boring machine and blasting, 24km • Engelberg Ramp, Switzerland Blasting, 4010m • Kaunertal Power Station • Wolf 1 • Neumark Tunnel (S10)

Avesco AG • Service and distribution partner for Sandvik products in Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Austria and Slovenia. • Main areas of expertise in the field of tunnel construction are tunnelling, rental as well as service and maintenance of tunnelling equipment, drilling steel and pipe umbrella systems. • Locations: Head office in Langenthal, Switzerland • Regional office in St. Martin im Mühlkreis, Austria • Service engineers for Sandvik products: 13 employees

Access tunnel Wolf II • Start of construction: November, 2013 • End of construction: October, 2017 • Total length of tunnel to be built: 6.8km • Cost of construction (as in contract): approx. €104 million

Contact: Sandvik Mining and Construction Central Europe GmbH Gladbecker Straße 427 45329 Essen Tel: +(0)49 201 1785 -300/Fax: -800 info.smc@sandvik.com www.construction.sandvik.com www.mining.sandvik.com

• Railway tunnels • Road tunnels • Subway tunnels • Adits • Caverns • Shafts • Repair

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First upgraded Ranger DX800 in Germany impresses

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Sandvik-Group | Germany

n order to stay ahead of the competition in what is considered to be a highly competitive market, Jens Weiß GmbH recently added to its fleet of surface drilling equipment. The company now operates the first fully remote controlled Sandvik Ranger DX800 in Germany, which has significantly added to the flexibility, safety, efficiency and performance of its drilling operations. Jens Weiß GmbH head office is located in AnnabergBuchholz, Erzgebirge, a mountain region, which due in no small to being nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is now a major tourist location. The company itself is a specialist provider of drill and blast services, with a hard-won reputation for excellence both in Saxony and beyond. It now services the requirements of many different businesses, with current and recent projects being in the fields of civil engineering, demolition, underground construction, water management, drilling operations for anchoring, as well as providing consultancy services. Due to its expertise, the company is able to plan, prepare and execute all facets of often highly complex drill and blast operations.

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Playing a key role in Jens Weiß success has been the relationship it has formed with Sandvik. This dates back to 1992, and has seen the two market leaders’ work successfully on a variety of projects. This included the construction of the Jagtbergtunnel, the fourth largest tunnel in Germany, where 10.000 anchors were installed by Jens Weiß using three Sandvik drill rigs in 2009. “We tend to concentrate more intensively on our region, in order to avoid high transport charges and to operate in an environmentally compatible way,” comments Jens Weiß, the founder and managing director of the company. Therefore it was decided by Weiß to expand his business

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TECHNOLOGIETRANSFER activities and to invest in the new radio remote controlled Ranger DX800. “The revolving superstructure was one of the outstanding features and the decision criterion for choosing this Sandvik model,” says Jens Weiß. His Ranger DX800 is the first fully radio remote controlled upgraded variant of the series in Germany, enabling it to drill, setup and tram by remote control. The new Ranger, together with a DC125 and a DQ500, is now to be found operating throughout Erzgebirge, Thuringia and the Czech Republic. “On site, this surface rig has a large drilling coverage from one position, in excess of 26 m², without moving the rig. Further highlights are the environmentally friendly engine technology, the low fuel consumption per drill meter, as well as the new high frequency rock drill,” Jens adds enthusiastically. Furthermore, the Ranger DX800 is equipped with the Sandvik designed safety features which brings the drill rig into line with EU standard EN 16228. The new EU standard requires, amongst other things, a new type of protective cage for the drill mount. By developing this new safety cage, Sandvik has eliminated potential sources of danger caused by the moving parts of the drill mount on its surface rigs. Subsequent to the successful development of the safety concept, all of Sandvik’s drill rigs, including DINO, Pantera, Commando, Leopard, and now Ranger, are designed to meet the new EU

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safety standard and are equipped with the new cage. This commitment to safety is matched by Jens Weiß, who has particularly been impressed by the rigs full radio remote control, enabling it to be operated from a safe distance when drilling in difficult terrain. The new Ranger DX800 has now been in use since March 2016, and the feedback is excellent. “About wear and oil consumption I cannot comment as yet, however I was positively surprised about fuel consumption. According to first experience, we achieved less than 1 litre per drill meter,” says Jens Weiß. In fact he is so impressed by the positive experiences of using the new rig that the company has taken to promoting the Ranger DX800 on its own website: www.bohren-sprengen.de, using the slogan “We have upgraded!”. This not only promotes the company, but also matches the technical attributes of the Sandvik drill rigs with the know-how and capabilities of Jens Weiß GmbH.

About the Sandvik surface drill rig Ranger DX800 The Ranger DX800 is a hydraulic, self-propelled, selfcontained, crawler based surface drilling rig equipped with a cabin (F.O.P.S. and R.O.P.S.) and rod handling system.

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TECHNOLOGIETRANSFER Typical applications for Ranger DX800 are road cutting, pipeline drilling and foundation drilling, as well as production drilling in medium size quarries. Therefore Ranger DX800 is most often used by construction contractors, mines and quarries, and also included in the equipment fleet of rental companies.

Technical Data: Hole Diameter Rock Tools Rock Drill Engine Output Flushing Air Production Capacity Total Weight Width Height Total length

76 - 127 mm 45 or 51 mm rods 21/23 kW 168 kW 8,1 m³/min, up to 10 bar 1,3 Mt/year 15.600 kg (without options) 2.450 mm 3.600 / 3.200 mm 7.200 / 10.700 mm

Contact: Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Satu Rämö Project Leader Manager Marketing and Communication Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Office Phone: +358 205 44 151 Mobile Phone: +358 40 537 4020 E-mail: satu.ramo@sandvik.com

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Die 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 Mining and Rock Technology Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, crushing and screening, loading and hauling, tunneling, quarrying and breaking and demolition. In 2015, sales were approximately 33 billion SEK with about 15,000 employees in continuing operations.

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Keestrack in Ponzano Veneto:

Strong tradition with perspectives

Keestrack N.V. Munsterbilzen | Belgium

Since 2010 the former OM-facility in Ponzano Veneto is a subsidiary of the international Keestrack group. (Photo: Keestrack)

aking over the Italian OMTRACK crushers in 2010 Keestrack not only sustainably expanded its offering in mineral processing but also gained an efficient production facility with affiliated development capacities. Today, the branch produces the cutting-edge Keestrack programme of tracked jaw and cone crushers and is responsible for further important technologies.

Mobile Traditions Processing plants have been built for more than fifty years at the Italian Keestrack facility in Ponzano Veneto, some 30 km in the north of Venice. Founded in 1964, the company Officine Meccaniche di Ponzano Veneto – in short OM – produced static technology, before it turned to mobile processing and the booming recycling sector with its first own tracked jaw crusher in 1989. Based on important technical innovations as the hydraulic gap adjustment patented in 1995 and spinning off stationary technologies in 2004, the company fully focussed on its tracked OMTRACK solutions with several jaw crusher models from 20 to 50 tonnes operating weight.

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With the acquisition in 2010, Keestrack took over this expertise and expanded sustainably its specific offering in the crushing segment. After Sternberk (Czech Republic) and Anhui in China, Ponzano Veneto became the third All Keestrack jaw and cone crusher models are assembled on a production space of nearly 5000 m². (Photo: Keestrack)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The production process starts with the assembly of the four Keestrack jaw crusher units. (Photo: Keestrack)

production facility within the worldwide Keestrack group. Today Peter Hoogendoorn – son of Keestrack founder Kees Hoogendoorn – leads the subsidiary with around 60 employees. Besides production and R&D in a dedicated competence centre, Keestrack-OM Spa. is also responsible for product specific aftersales services worldwide and the distributor support for the whole Keestrack programme in Italy, Switzerland and Slovenia.

Dynamic development

All Keestrack jaw crushers are characterized through the intelligent crusher control system with hydraulic gap adjustment, overload protection and patented “Non-Stop-system” N.S.S. Combining feeding speed controls and several level and pressure sensors within the crusher hydraulics, the system continually monitors the crushing process and automatically opens/closes the gap in case of difficult or non-crushable material. The multi-level function effectuates the maximum gap opening only when necessary, thus avoiding quality and production losses. As further advantages the system offers gap setting during operation and the automatic monitoring and adjustment of preset C.S.S values along occurring wear every 50 working hours. “This combination guarantees the high operational safety and availability of our mobile plants, whether in highly flexible recycling operations or in heavy-duty quarry production”, says Teseo di Nardo, since 15 years as sales manager in the company and today as ‘Product Champion’

After the integration in the Keestrack organisation the whole product portfolio was focussed on jaw crushers and fundamentally reviewed. This specifically concerned the use of highly efficient drive technologies and modern control systems. Whilst improving the accessibility of the fully equipped plants, transport weights and dimension were optimized. Within its “B”-Series Keestrack offers today four models – from the 30-tonne-allrounder B3 to the 60-t top model B6 producing around 350 tph.

The diesel-hydraulic drive modules with fuel efficient load-sensing technology are assembled on a work station parallel to the plant assembly. From 2017 diesel electric units with ‘plug-in’ option will be added as alternative. (Photo: Keestrack)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The engineers in the affiliated design centre work on long-term projects and on specific customized solutions. (Photo: Keestrack)

responsible for the technical marketing of Keestrack jaw crushers. “Additionally our technology ensures a high consistency in production rates and product quality – the latter being also supported through specifically high crusher speeds between 280 and 320 rpm.” The continuous development of plant modules and concepts is ensured by the in-house design department with six engineers. In close co-operation with production they work on specific improvements or customer solutions and create alternative components for existing series or completely new machine concepts. Examples are the upcoming ‘electrification’ of the jaw crusher range and the new Keestrack cone crusher series, recently introduced with the model H4. As for the majority of its screeners and impactors Keestrack will introduce from 2017 diesel-electric hybrid drives with ‘plug-in’ option for its mobile jaw crushers as an alternative to the existing diesel-hydraulic drives.

crusher manufacturer. A new frame design allows the optional equipment with active pre-screening and a tripledeck production screen module with oversize return conyeyor giving a total transport weight of only 46,0 tonnes and a compact transport width of 3,00 meters. An intelligent plant control – to be combined optionally with the GPSsupported remote machine monitoring system ‘Keestrack-er’ – here also ensures the efficient production of several quality end products in just one pass with only one highly flexible mobile plant.

Flexibly into the future „Our highly qualified employees with years of experience and the direct communivation between design and production enables us to optimize continuously the efficiency and flexibility of our processes during recent

This technology is already a key characteristic of the new tracked cone crusher H4 which was fully developed at the Italian Keestrack facility in cooperation with a world renowned

The new cone crusher Keestrack H4 with hybrid drive technology and triple deck afterscreen is setting new standards in economy and production diversity within the 50-tonnes class. (Photo: Keestrack)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY years,” says Production Manager Tiziano Zago, himself working nearly 40 years for the company. Today, the preassembly of specific modules (crushers, drives) and the parallel completion of the different models is organized in eleven assembly stations on a total space of nearly 5000 m². “Depending on the model and ordered options our average lead time in one-shift-operation is about three weeks per machine.” For the provision of steelwork and components Keestrack is relying on long-standing regional suppliers and the close co-operation with the Czech sister company in Sternberk, where the manufacturer invested massively in highly qualified steel construction and finishing processes during recent years. Depending on specific models, the proportion of ‘internally’ supplied parts and modules reaches today up to 40 %. “With the upcoming hybrid generations of our jaw crushers and the new cone crusher series we expect a further increase of our production capacities,” defines Director Peter Hoogendoorn the optimistic outlooks. At present annual production is set to reach around 60 machines – maximum capacity which three shifts and correspondingly organized supply schemes might reach around 200 machines per year.

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Contact: Keestrack N.V. Marcel Kerkhofs Marketing Support Manager Tel.: +32 (0)89 51 58 51 E-Mail: marketing@keestrack.net www.keestrack.com

Sales Manager Teseo di Nardo, Managing Director Peter Hoogendoorn and Production Manager Tiziano Zago (from left). (Photo: Keestrack)

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BEUMER Group Pipe Conveyor ensures dust-free transportation of ore concentrates:

BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Beckum | Germany

Without polluting the environment

View from the pier: The last section of the Pipe Conveyor runs along the sea to the transfer tower (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

ransportadora Callao S.A., the logistics operator of a special cargo terminal in the port of Callao/Peru, relies on a BEUMER Group Pipe Conveyor for the transportation of zinc, copper and lead concentrates of different mining companies from the warehouse to the terminal. With its ability to navigate curves in three dimensions, the conveyor can be optimally adapted to its routing course of approx. 3000 metres. What is even more important: the conveying system prevents the concentrates from coming in contact with the environment and ensures dust-free transport to the ship‘s holds. BEUMER Group was responsible for engineering and supply, including the steel structure, supervision of the installation and putting the Pipe Conveyor into operation. Callao is located directly on the Pacific Ocean. With 877,000 inhabitants, it is one of the largest cities of Peru, with the largest airport in the country and one of the most important fishing and commercial ports in South America. A modern ship loading terminal for ore concentrates was built in this port and it is operated by Transportadora Callao S.A. About 75 percent of the imports and exports of Peru, one of the most important mining countries world-wide, are handled in Callao. In order to satisfy the increasing demand for these valuable materials, the Peruvian government decided to expand the port. Besides additional storehouses, the plans also foresaw the largest, most modern ship loading

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terminal in the country. Peru also wanted to change the way the raw materials were transported to the ship loading areas. Before the construction of the special terminal, trucks were used to transport the concentrates from the warehouses to the port terminal. „Since Transportadora Callao started its operation, they could reduce the truck drives by 130,000 per year,“ explains Victor Sam, CEO at Transportadora Callao S.A. The company, a consortium comprising five enterprises from the mining and port industries (manufacturers and warehouse logistics operators), obtained a license from the state of Peru for building and operating the necessary infrastructure.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The feeding belt conveyor transports the ore concentrate to the BEUMER Group Pipe Conveyor. A magnetic separator ensures that metal parts are rejected, and a metal detector provides additional safety to prevent damages (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

Pipe Conveyor: dust-free conveying The mines in central Peru transport their concentrates to the warehouses, approx. 3 kilometres from the port. This required an absolutely protected method for the transportation of material, to prevent particle emission into the atmosphere. Transportadora Callao opted for the BEUMER Group Pipe Conveyor. The direct contact person and project partner was Helmut Wolf from BEUMER Group Austria GmbH: „Together with the responsible persons from the customer, we developed a solution that is perfectly adapted to the routing and the ambient conditions.“ Due to its enclosed transport, the Pipe Conveyor not only protects the environment against harmful impacts during the transport of the lead concentrate, it also allows conveying over long distances and navigation through tight curve radii. Due to its ability to navigate curves, this belt conveyor requires a lot less or no transfer towers at all, depending on its length and the available curve radii. This results in substantial cost savings for the customer, and allows BEUMER Group to easily customise the system to the individual routing. Durable conveyor belts guaranteeing tensile strength are used. The engineers use different dimensioning programs to determine the ideal belt design. They use them to calculate tractive forces and forces that arise during acceleration and deceleration and also to determine

possible curve radii. BEUMER Group provides tailor-made feasibility studies for each project. Another advantage is the reduced noise emission that the system provides. This is ensured by special idlers, as well as low-noise bearings and selecting the right conveying speed. „This improves the quality of the employees‘ day-to-day work environment,“ says BEUMER engineer Wolf. Victor Sams adds that the „noise measurements along the Pipe Conveyor resulted in values that are consistently far below the permitted limit values.“

Conveying capacity: 2,300 tons per hour BEUMER Group supplied and installed a Pipe Conveyor with a centre distance of 3,195 metres. „Due to the system design and the required system capacity, we designed it with a diameter of 400 millimetres,“ explains Helmut Wolf. „The conveyor transports 2,300 tons per hour, at a speed of 4.5 m/s and is driven by 3 motors with a capacity of 650 kW each. We equipped the system with filters, strippers, a dedusting unit and a control system.“ BEUMER Group was responsible for engineering and automation, and supplied the steel structure and the necessary components. The site

The conveyor line of the Pipe Conveyor starts at the Open Access station and shortly after, the conveying system crosses the refinery area, where the systems had to be equipped with fire-proof covers (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The Pipe Conveyor passes the naval port of Callao: this is the last curve section before the transfer tower towards the port terminal (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

managers supervised the installation and put the system into operation. The process is practically free of faults and, above all, safe: trucks or trains transport the mining commodities from the mines to the ore storages, from where they are transported to the open access station. Here, the concentrates are received by a feeding 43-m belt conveyor that transfers it to the Pipe Conveyor at a height of 6 metres. A dedusting unit ensures that no material is emitted during this process. „We equipped the feeding belt conveyor with a metal detector and an electric magnet,“ explains Helmut Wolf. „This prevents damage of the downstream Pipe Conveyor by metal parts.“ At the end of the route, the conveying system runs along the seaside in the naval port of Callao to the transfer tower. Here, the belt opens automatically. It transfers the material to another belt conveyor that conveys the ore to the ship loading system.

Trouble-free integration, challenges mastered „A big challenge for us was integrating the Pipe Conveyor into the existing environment,“ says Helmut Wolf. The BEUMER system is the connection between the individual belt conveyors from various manufacturers. „When managing the project we had to meet several official requirements,“ reports Helmut Wolf. The project represents a concession by the state of Peru given to Transportadora Callao S.A., who commissioned Odebrecht Perú Ingeniería y Construcción with the execution, and Buenaventura Ingenieros S.A. with the supervision. Odebrecht commissioned BEUMER Group with the design of the entire line section onshore.

Victor Sam: „This modern system, in operation now for 17 months, caused a significant increase in speed by 500 % for loading concentrates and reduced the ship‘s waiting time until loading by more than 80 %. These advantages lead to savings for the exporters and improve the competitiveness of the country‘s mining industry.“

The product is conveyed completely free of dust at a height of six metres (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The onshore section starts at the „Open Access“, where the concentrate is transferred from the warehouses. The Pipe Conveyor then passes a refinery and a military area. „That was the specified routing that we had to observe,“ explains Helmut Wolf. In the area of the refinery, the systems had to additionally be equipped with fire-proof covers. Due to this impressive engineering work, Transportadora Callao is now able to handle ships for bulk products of up to 60,000 DWT without obstructing the work in the other terminals of the Callao port.

BEUMER Group‘s extensive Customer Support ensures a high level of system availability after commissioning. Transportadora Callao just signed a teleservice contract with BEUMER Group, so that BEUMER specialists can eliminate possible malfunctions in the system. If necessary, the BEUMER Group service staff will go to Callao in order to make the necessary adjustments and prevent malfunctions and machine breakdowns, which would lead to long downtimes.

BEUMER Group

World-wide connected and brought to one point BEUMER Group has bundled its comprehensive expertise spanning various industries and established different Centers of Competence in order to offer optimal support of their single-source solutions for companies like Odebrecht and Transportadora Callao. The Pipe Conveyor segment is one such Center of Competence. This center is responsible for sales and project management worldwide. It collects and prepares the know-how of each regional group company and passes it on to the group company‘s global experts, such as Helmut Wolf and his team. „BEUMER‘s technical team has proven its professionalism and stand-by duty, during construction and operation, and after 1.5 years in operation and more than 4 million tons of transported concentrates, we can attest that the set goals have been reached,“ explains Victor Sam.

The Pipe Conveyor ends at the transfer tower, where the material is transferred to the ship loading system (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employs 4,000 people worldwide, and achieves an annual turnover of about 680 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, the BEUMER Group serves customers around the globe, across a wide range of industries. For further information visit: www.beumergroup.com.

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Steep-incline milling machine:

WIRTGEN GmbH Windhagen | Germany

Tour de force- Working on a 35° incline

Steep-incline milling machine: Working on a 35° incline (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

he concept of a „steep-incline milling machine“ has proved successful and is widely used in reservoirs, canals and equalizing basins. „Embankments with slopes of up to 35° are no problem for our machines,“ explains Adrian Klossner from Reproad. Together with his experienced team, he has already completed numerous jobs on steep slopes.

Working on a 35° incline Reproad is a Swiss company with locations in Zurich, Bern and Lausanne which specializes in the milling of pavements, concrete and rock, as well as shot peening and soil stabilization. Its fleet of machinery includes 60 Wirtgen milling machines, 7 of which have been converted for working on steep inclines. „The customer must be able to work successfully and cost-efficiently with our machine technology, that is the most important thing,“ says Bernd Holl, Product Manager for cold milling machines at Wirtgen GmbH, explaining the simple concept behind customer satisfaction. „Our experienced technicians and site specialists provide professional advice on the planned application as well as during execution on the job site.“

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Steep-incline milling machine: Working on a 35° incline (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Refurbishment of a basin in Schwarzach Inclined to mill At the 50 year old Schwarzach power plant in Austria, the special-purpose machines were needed for general refurbishment of the equalizing storage basin with a capacity of 1.8 million m³. A 13-cm-thick layer of asphalt had to be removed in the 35-m-deep storage pond in Oberuntersberg, in the municipality of St. Veit, before lining it with a new surfacing of sprayed concrete and a special blend of watertight asphalt for hydraulic engineering purposes. The job called for professional expertise, special machines and cables to secure them. Both the W 130 F, a front loader weighing 22 t, and the considerably heavier large milling machine of type W 2000 were secured in this way. During the refurbishment of the basin, 12,000 m³ of bed-load material was produced which had to be disposed of. The storage basin equalizes the water volumes needed for operation of the power plant.

The machines are secured via a winch at the edge of the crest. It secures the cold milling machines for operation. Adrian Klossner, Reproad

Replacement of the asphalt concrete seal 100,000 m² of steep-incline milling The same machines were used to remove the 40year-old asphalt concrete seal from the Latschau II storage basin operated by the Austrian utility company Vorarlberger Illwerke. The milling machines from Wirtgen worked their way through roughly 100,000 m² of old sealing material. The spent sealing material is recycled and used as reclaimed asphalt for paving existing farm tracks, such as those at Golm or Vandanser Ganeu.

We started out with a W 2000, the large milling machine with a working width of 2 m which has served us reliably for many years. Adrian Klossner, Reproad

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY When the milling work was complete, roughly 10,000 m³ of special asphalt concrete seal were applied to the bottom and embankment in two layers. The resultant 14-cm-thick layer will keep Latschau II watertight for a long time.

When it comes to milling machines, we rely entirely on the solutions supplied by Wirtgen. Adrian Klossner, Reproad

Contact: WIRTGEN GmbH Corporate Communications Michaela Adams, Mario Linnemann Reinhard-Wirtgen-Straße 2 53578 Windhagen Telefon: +49 (0) 2645 131 – 4510 Telefax: +49 (0) 2645 131 – 499 E-mail: presse@wirtgen.com www.wirtgen.com

VWIRTGEN GmbH Market-leading and cutting-edge products for the Road and Mineral Technologies business sectors are constructed at the WIRTGEN brand headquarters in Windhagen, Rhineland-Palatinate. With its innovative, highperformance and cost-efficient products and technologies for cold milling, soil stabilization, hot and cold recycling, concrete paving and surface mining, WIRTGEN leads the world market in road construction and repair, as well as in mining natural rock and pay minerals.

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Wirtgen SP 1500:

WIRTGEN GmbH Windhagen | Germany

Dual-layer paving is first choice: Wirtgen SP 1500 efficiently paves exposed aggregate concrete on four job sites

Round-the-clock paving by the Bickhardt Bau team on the A5 near Karlsruhe-Durlach. The Wirtgen SP 1500 really hit the mark on this job: its great flexibility enabled the concrete paver to quickly be reconfigured as required after 1 km. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

our job sites, four contractors, four German states, one paving method: Dual-layer concrete paving with the slipform paver SP 1500 from Wirtgen is on the road to success in Germany. Swayed by the numerous economic and technical advantages, more and more planning engineers are opting for this technology when rehabilitating concrete highways. Attentive observers will notice that dual-layer concrete paving is currently being used in the rehabilitation of many German highways. This is because noise-reducing non-skid exposed aggregate concrete pavements can be placed most economically with this method. The concept: Bottom-layer concrete is paved on a high-grade subbase with a high load-bearing capacity. This layer is normally 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24 cm thick. It is overlaid with a top layer of exposed aggregate concrete which is normally between 5 and 8 cm thick.

There are different types of concrete The slipform paver places the two concrete grades wetin-wet in a fully automated process. The requirements in respect of compressive strength, bending tensile strength

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and indirect tensile strength are the same for both the bottom layer and the top layer of exposed aggregate concrete. The composition of the concrete can, however, differ with regard to the grading curve, maximum aggregate size, cement content and requirements to be met by the mineral aggregate. While around 350 kg cement suffice per mÂł in the bottom-layer concrete, 420 kg cement per mÂł are required in the top layer of exposed aggregate concrete. Coarse aggregate, i.e. material > 2 mm in size, is particularly important in the top layer of exposed aggregate concrete. Only double broken and double screened chippings which meet high demands in terms of angularity, grain shape and resistance to polishing are used in order to ensure that the concrete surfacing retains its noise-reducing properties and remains skid-resistant and durable in the long term.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The texture curing machine TCM 1800 from Wirtgen applies a combination of surface retarder and dispersion to the exposed aggregate concrete freshly paved by the SP 1500. This prevents the surface from drying out and delays both the setting and the initial hardening of the concrete surface (approx. 1mm) for a limited period of time. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

Dual-layer paving – High quality at lower material costs

When the two layers of concrete have been paved, a surface retarding agent is uniformly applied to the freshly smoothed surface by a texture curing machine (TCM) which matches the SP 1500 and is also built by Wirtgen. Depending on the prevailing climatic conditions, the coarse aggregate is exposed by brooming the surface just a few hours after placing the concrete pavement. The result is a non-skid surface with a large number of profile peaks and a texture which durably minimizes tire noise. Four typical projects highlight the advantages of this method and show which features of the SP 1500 (fourcrawler model) / SP 1500 L (two-crawler model) from Wirtgen have a decisive impact on success. Three of the projects concerned the rehabilitation of concrete roadways between 30 and 40 years old. The fourth project, in Saxony-Anhalt, involved the rehabilitation of a stretch of highway with alkali-silica reaction (ASR).

Cost-efficiency is one of the factors fueling the boom in duallayer concrete paving with the SP 1500 train from Wirtgen. This method tangibly reduces the cost of construction, as the bottomlayer concrete and the top layer of exposed aggregate concrete are designed to meet different requirements. On the A1 near Trier, Berger Bau used the SP 1500 to pave a 20 cm-thick bottom-layer concrete pavement with 360 kg cement per m³ concrete and a maximum aggregate size of 22. Meanwhile, the 6 cmthick top-layer concrete comprised a high-grade material mix with 420 kg cement per m³ concrete and 2/8 double broken and double screened chippings.

Material logistics is a challenge The biggest challenge with this method lies in the logistics: Two different materials are needed and must be available in the right place at the right time and in the right quantities, since they need to be placed wet-in-wet.

• 4.5-km rehabilitation of the A1 near Trier (Rhineland-Palatinate) by Berger Bau • 4.8-km rehabilitation of a section of the A9 with ASR near Weissenfels (Saxony-Anhalt) by Max Bögl • 2.3-km rehabilitation of the A5 near Karlsruhe (Baden-Württemberg) by Bickhardt Bau • 5.3-km rehabilitation of the A1 near Lübeck (Schleswig-Holstein) by Eurovia Beton The narrow transport width of the Wirtgen SP 1500 is another major advantage for Jörg Ackermann, Paving Foreman at Bickhardt Bau. It allows the machine to be speedily relocated with little assembly and disassembly effort. This saves time, as on the A5, where the SP 1500 was needed in several different sections. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Rudolf Moser, Foreman at Berger Bau, has worked in concrete paving for 25 years and was also present on the A1 site near Trier. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

plant in the world. Building this concrete roadway meant orchestrating a complex system of machines, material, weather, ambient conditions – and people. To assure the project‘s success, not only did the technical equipment need to operate faultlessly, but the team had to work hand-in-hand, communicating swiftly and clearly.“

The technical procedure is as follows: The bottom-layer concrete is dumped directly in front of the paver. The toplayer concrete is delivered to the second machine via a conveyor. To this end, the concrete is either filled directly from the truck into a material hopper or intermediate container – each contractor uses its own process here. The further procedure is then the same in all cases: Conveyors and a chute at the end of the conveyor dump the top-layer concrete on the fully compacted bottom-layer concrete behind the first paver. A sufficient supply of both concrete grades is essential to assure the success of the paving work. Little wonder that Christoph Hofmeister, Head of Division at Max Bögl, sees logistics as the biggest challenge when paving concrete in two layers: „For the project on the A9, we had a steady stream of 45 articulated trucks carrying between 6,500 t and 7,000 t of sand, gravel and chippings every day during the paving phase, in addition to 27 trainloads of cement. This is equivalent to roughly 750 t of binder. It is currently the largest mobile

Wirtgen SP 1500: One train – two machines Once the logistics is well organized, precise highgrade paving is assured by the intelligent technology of the Wirtgen machines. The sub-processes are divided between two machines. The bottom-layer paver is equipped with dowel bar and tie bar inserters, while the top-layer paver uses a finishing beam and super smoother to produce a level surface. Both slipform pavers feature an intelligent control system ensuring a perfect paved result. The surface is subsequently finished as desired by a texture curing machine of type TCM 1800.

At pave speeds of around 50 m/h, Berger Bau achieved daily outputs of 500 m per day on the A1 near Trier with the SP 1500 train from Wirtgen. A conveyor deposits the top-layer concrete on the pre-compacted bottom-layer concrete behind the first paver, where it is directly paved by the second concrete paver. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The non-woven material on the subbase prevents reflective cracking being transferred from the subbase to the concrete surfacing. In this way, Eurovia was able to reliably pave concrete in two layers over a width of 15.25 m and a length of 5.3 km on the A1 near Lübeck using the slipform pavers SP 1500 L / SP 1500 from Wirtgen. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

ensures that the amount of concrete delivered to the compaction zone is exactly as required. Dirk Böttcher, Project Manager for Eurovia Beton, explains the advantage: „This relieves the paver operator, particularly when the top-layer concrete is to be paved as a thin layer.“

Intelligent dowel bar and tie bar inserter The integrated dowel bar and tie bar inserter is one of the technical highlights of the SP 1500 from Wirtgen. Dowel bars and tie bars are inserted in the pre-compacted wet concrete at freely determined intervals by these two fully automatic vibrating components. The process for inserting the dowel bars is quite ingenious: Because the dowel bar inserter can move in the direction of paving, it can remain in position over the transverse joint until the vibratory insertion process is complete, while the slipform paver continues to advance uniformly. The entire procedure is monitored electronically to assure that the dowel bars are positioned correctly. For the projects described here, the dowel bars were typically positioned in the middle of the finished concrete surfacing, i.e. at intervals of 14-15 cm and exactly as specified by the regulation ZTV Beton (Additional technical contract conditions and guidelines for the construction of roadway surfacings made of concrete). A closed, even and homogeneous surface was then assured by a finishing beam and super smoother integrated in the top-layer paver.

The sophisticated proportional control system which has proved its value over many years is another quality feature of concrete paving with the SP 1500. The machine operator can see all the parameters required for the paving process on the main control panel. The control system then adapts the height quickly and precisely without overshooting. This results in level roadways – a quality feature which ensures driving comfort and also helps to reduce noise, as recent studies have shown.

DBuilding concrete roadways means orchestrating a complex system of machines, material, weather, ambient conditions – and people. Christoph Hofmeister, Head of Division at Max Bögl, sees logistics as the biggest challenge when paving concrete in two layers. Above all, he appreciates the stability of the four-crawler versions of the top-layer paver, for instance the SP 1500 from Wirtgen. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

Surface accuracy thanks to sensors in the front metering screed and proportional control system So that roadways can be paved with maximum surface accuracy, three of the four contractors use specially developed sensors to adjust the height of the front metering screed. These sensors continuously measure the filling level of the concrete in the compaction zone and adjust the height of the front metering screed accordingly. This

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Curing with the TCM 1800

Flexible paving width

Curing is a further aspect of great importance when paving exposed aggregate concrete. The TCM, Wirtgen‘s texture curing machine, can be fitted with brooms or combs to give the concrete a defined texture. This is unnecessary when placing exposed aggregate concrete.

This modularity also gives users of the SP 1500 maximum flexibility as regards the paving width. On the A1, for example, Berger Bau paved an 11.50 m-wide roadway. On the A5 near Karlsruhe-Durlach, Bickhardt Bau used the SP 1500 to pave sections measuring 12.50 m and 15.00 m in width, while Max Bögl paved a three-lane concrete roadway 15.00 m wide, including the hard shoulder. Eurovia Beton extended the SP 1500 to its maximum width on the A1 near Lübeck, where a width of fully 15.25 m was required.

In this case, a combination of surface retarding agent and dispersion is applied to the finished and smoothed surface in precisely metered quantities. The retarding agent delays the setting and initial hardening of the concrete surface (approx. 1 mm) for a limited time, while the dispersion prevents the concrete surface from drying out and cracking. As soon as the concrete has cured sufficiently to be driven over, the surface is brushed to expose the coarse aggregate. An additional dispersion is then applied to the brushed surface. Exposing the coarse aggregate gives the concrete pavement the required nonskid properties which are subsequently of high importance for traffic safety.

Different paving kits can be used The SP 1500 from Wirtgen is an exceedingly variable slipform paver which can be used to meet very different road construction requirements. Take the paving kits, for instance. In three of the projects, the roadway was freely produced by slipform paving on the subbase. On the A5, the first part was also produced in this manner, but then after 1 km, the roadway had to be tied in to pre-installed slot channels. The Bickhardt Bau team converted the hydraulic side header in no time at all as the work continued nonstop. The SP 1500 owes its flexibility to the fact that Wirtgen developed it as a modular system with intelligent interfaces.

Optionally with two or four crawler tracks The SP 1500 is available from Wirtgen as a two-crawler and as a four-crawler model. Michael Niedermaier, Site Supervisor for Concrete Road Construction at Berger Bau, explains why he chose the version with four crawler tracks: „In Germany, tenders are invited for several small construction lots. Our SP 1500 therefore frequently needs to be relocated and transported, and this is where a four-crawler machine delivers the necessary flexibility. Compared to two-crawler versions, such machines are also easier to relocate in a longitudinal direction at the end of the concreting work, for instance above structures.“ This is confirmed by Jörg Ackermann, Paving Foreman at Bickhardt Bau: „The SP 1500 was needed on different sections here on the A5. The paver also had to be moved across bridges. The very narrow transport width is a great aid, as it allows the machine to be relocated rapidly, with little assembly and disassembly effort.“

Max Bögl had some 70 people working simultaneously on the A9 project. In addition to the two machine operators of the two Wirtgen SP 1500 slipform pavers, the team on site included ground staff, as well as the operators of the concrete mixing plant and the truck drivers. The latter ensured that fresh concrete was always supplied on schedule. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH )

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Christoph Hofmeister from Max Bögl mentioned two further points in favor of the four-crawler machines: „In a four-crawler bottom-layer paver, the dowel bar inserter is located between the crawler tracks. As a result, it can be monitored and reached more easily. Last but not least, the top-layer paver, in particular, displays greater stability as a four-crawler model because the geometry of the swivel arms results in a more advantageous lever spacing and an optimum balance of forces and torsion.“ In addition, Wirtgen offers numerous optional extras with which contractors can individually configure their specific SP 1500. Eurovia Beton, for instance, equipped its top-layer paver with cameras which ensure that the paver operator always has a clear view of the finished concrete.

Intelligent high-performance machine Regardless of the individual pavers‘ equipment configuration, all four contractors achieved daily outputs of 550 m in single-shift operation and up to 1,100 m in 24hour operation, depending on the paving width and layer thickness. Jörg Ackermann, Paving Foreman at Bickhardt Bau, who has worked in concrete construction for 25 years, used a celestial image to describe this remarkable performance: „This paving method can be compared to a planetary gear: it has many parts, all of which are important to the successful functioning of the whole, but the Wirtgen paver sets the pace. It is our sun gear.“

The vibrators also come in several different versions. To compact the top-layer concrete, for instance, three of the contractors chose electric T-vibrators which are particularly suitable for paving thin layers. Bickhardt Bau preferred a different solution and uses vibrating frames with external vibrators.

Job site data: Berger Bau

Bickhardt

Max Bögl

Eurovia

Highway

A1 near Trier

A5 near Karlsruhe-Durlach

A9 near Weissenfels

A1 near Lübeck

Length

4,5 km

2,3 km

4,8 km

5,3 km

Width

11,50 m

12,50 m / 15,00 m

15,00 m

15,25 m

Subbase

10 cm asphalt TS

20 cm stabilization, non-woven material for bridging cracks

Stabilized layer, 30 cm gravel TS, 20 cm asphalt TS

Stabilization, 20 cm, placed by bottom-layer paver, compacted by compactors

Bottom-layer concrete, thickness

20 cm

22 cm

24 cm

22 cm

Bottom-layer concrete, grade

B 30 / 37

C 30 / 37

Bottom-layer concrete, maximum aggregate size

0/22

0/32

Top-layer concrete, thickness

6 cm

5 cm

Top-layer concrete, grade

C 30 / 37

Top layer concrete, maximum aggregate size

0/8

Approx. paving rate

500 m per shift

1,100 m per 24h

550 m per shift

450 m per shift

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Contact: WIRTGEN GmbH Corporate Communications Michaela Adams, Mario Linnemann Reinhard-Wirtgen-Straße 2 53578 Windhagen Telefon: +49 (0) 2645 131 – 4510 Telefax: +49 (0) 2645 131 – 499 E-mail: presse@wirtgen.com www.wirtgen.com

VWIRTGEN GmbH Market-leading and cutting-edge products for the Road and Mineral Technologies business sectors are constructed at the WIRTGEN brand headquarters in Windhagen, Rhineland-Palatinate. With its innovative, high-performance and costefficient products and technologies for cold milling, soil stabilization, hot and cold recycling, concrete paving and surface mining, WIRTGEN leads the world market in road construction and repair, as well as in mining natural rock and pay minerals.

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Impact crusher MF 16 S :

KLEEMANN GmbH Göppingen | Germany

Mobile impact crusher MF 16 S convinces with high throughput in recycling

he Belgian recycling specialist Gyro has put a new mobile impact crusher MOBIFOX MF 16 S into operation in Antwerp. With a high-performing combination of plants from Kleemann slag is processed which occurs as a byproduct during the recycling of precious metals.

Integrated approach to the recycling of precious metals For 15 years now Gyro has been working together with Umicore at its site for recycling precious metals in Hoboken. 17 different metals are processed at the world‘s largest and most complex precious metals recycling facilities. As Umicore is increasing its capacity, Gyro decided to expand its machine fleet.

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above: The mobile impact crusher MOBIFOX MF 16 S processes slag for concrete applications in the secondary crushing stage in Hoboken in Belgium. below: Jef Kempeneers (Gyro) and Mehdi Belkalem (Wirtgen Group Belgium) at the handover of the machine in May 2016. (Photo: KLEEMANN GmbH)

Various processes were tested to guarantee a high-quality product. In the end the mobile impact crusher MOBIFOX MF 16 S from Kleemann was selected. „With the combination of a MC 125 Z and the MF 16 S we achieve the best result with high cubicity and 30% content of fines“, states Guy Kempeneers, Managing Director of Gyro. „At the same time we have a high hourly output of 350 tonnes.“ Efficient treatment of slag The rough grain sizes of 300-900 mm are used as armourstones. The finer material is crushed in the primary phase by the MC 125 Z jaw crusher and the grain size of 0 - 125 mm is then fed to the MF 16 S by direct loading. There the fine material 0 - 4 mm is thoroughly classified by the triple deck vibrating screen and the oversize grain is crushed to 4 - 28 mm. Both final grain sizes are used

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY for concrete applications instead of gravel and sand. „The requirements for recycling material are becoming more stringent. In order to observe the CE and COPRO certification, we regularly take product samples“, states Jef Kempeneers. In order to check the quality of the products on an ongoing basis, Gyro examines these samples in its own lab.

Plant design tailored to customer specifications Thanks to the high performance of the MF 16 S, Gyro is able to produce higher tonnage rates in a shorter time and thus save on operation costs in the long run. But it was not only the product quality and performance which were deciding factors in the purchase of the MF 16 S. Gyro already owns 15 Kleemann crushing and screening plants and places a high level of trust in Kleemann. Together with the Wirtgen Group subsidiary in Belgium and the technical development department at Kleemann, the machine was designed especially for this recycling application. Useful options were also installed in the plant: The MF 16 S is equipped with a spray system in order to have minimal dust formation. There is also the option of an external power supply for low-consumption operation.

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

Contact: KLEEMANN GmbH Mark Hezinger Manfred-Wörner-Straße 160 73037 Göppingen | Germany Telefon: +49 (0) 7161 206-209 Telefax: +49 (0) 7161 206-100 eMail: mark.hezinger@kleemann.info Internet: www.kleemann.info In the primary crushing stage the mobile jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 125 Z crushes the slag. (Photo: KLEEMANN GmbH)

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Volvo Construction Equipment Germany GmbH:

Volvo Construction Equipment reveals prototype autonomous machines

Volvo Construction Equipment‘s prototype autonomous wheel loader and articulated hauler (Photo: Volvo CE)

olvo Construction Equipment demonstrated its prototype autonomous wheel loader and articulated hauler working together at the company’s Xploration Forum in Eskilstuna, Sweden.

An exclusive demo of Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) prototype autonomous wheel loader and articulated hauler working together impressed the crowds at the company’s Xploration Forum, held between September 9th-14th in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The prototype wheel loader filled the prototype articulated hauler – before dumping its load and repeating the cycle. In a onehour comparison it was found that the autonomous wheel loader could reach the equivalent of 70% of that of a skilled operator’s productivity levels when loading and unloading. This is not just theoretical, the machine has also done ‚real work‘ for a Volvo CE customer at an asphalt plant in Sweden.

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“The demonstration machines were programmed to work together and carry out a specific set of actions on a pre-defined route,” explains Jenny Elfsberg, director of emerging technologies at Volvo CE. “The machines can perform the same task over and over again, along a fixed route, for a relatively long period of time. But it’s still early days for this technology, we are working on developing solutions that have the required safety and performance levels that the market will accept. “There is still a long way to go so there are no plans for industrialization at this stage,” she continues. “Currently these prototype machines don’t communicate with each other and machine-to-machine communication technology

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY – where machines ‘talk’ to one another and to a central control point – is crucial when it comes to avoiding collisions and facilitating an efficient flow of equipment.”“

I imagine that autonomous machines will be smaller and more robust. There will be no need for a cab or suspension – much like the HX1 concept which Volvo CE unveiled as part of its electric site research project at the Xploration Forum (see separate press release).”

Looking to the future The demonstrator machines that were unveiled to customers, members of the international press, government representatives and academics at the Xploration Forum, are standard Volvo products – a L120 wheel loader and an A25F articulated hauler – which have been upgraded with autonomous technology. Once a solution is finalized, this technology could be applied to other products in Volvo CE’s range. “Autonomous machines will increase safety in hazardous working environments and eliminate the possibility of accidents caused by human error,” says Elfsberg. “They will also perform repetitive tasks more efficiently and precisely than a human operator and, because machines will be operated in the most efficient way, customers will benefit from improved performance, productivity, fuel efficiency and durability. In the future you could also potentially have one operator for three or four machines, increasing productivity and further decreasing costs. Looking ahead,

Intelligent machines Volvo CE has been working on autonomous machine research for more than a decade. Its focus on futuristic technology such as autonomous machines is fueling the development of mid-term innovations at the company. Technology such as semi-automated or automated functions will support more immediate developments years before it’s possible to realize the ultimate goal. There are already cases of automated and assistfunctionalities on the market today. For example, earlier this year Volvo CE launched Volvo Co-Pilot, a system that offers a range of intelligent machine services – Load Assist, Dig Assist, Compact Assist and Pave Assist – to help operators deliver higher quality outcomes, in less time and with less effort.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY “We are starting to see systems that are less dependent on operator skills, ones that support operators with guidance or control primary functions,” says Elfsberg. “In the future we will see increased machine autonomy and the operator will act more in a supervisory capacity. This will provide less stressful, more interesting work for operators, with perhaps several machines being controlled remotely by one operator. Of course some tasks are so complicated that you really need to feel what you’re doing, and in those cases we will still need operators controlling the machines from inside the cab.”

Contact: Volvo Construction Equipment Elisabet Altin Director, Communication Volvo Construction Equipment Tel: int +46 470 387809 Email: elisabet.altin@volvo.com Brain O’Sullivan Technology SE10 London Tel: int +44 77 333 50307 Email: brian.osullivan@se10.com

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The Volvo Group The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2015 the Volvo Group’s sales amounted to about SEK 312 billion.The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com or www.volvogroup. mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

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CDE Global:

William Thompson & Son turn landfill into stockpile with CDE Washing Plant

Sand washing end of M2500, AquaCycle and sand stockpile (Photo: CDE Global)

hen most people look at an expanse of construction, demolition and excavation material they see only waste. Andrew Thompson, Director at William Thompson & Son, is able to see things differently with the introduction of a CDE C&D waste recycling plant, “This material which was once left unused can now be washed, screened and sorted into a range of valuable products.”

William Thompson & Son have been in business since 1946 at their site in Dumbarton Glasgow. The company began in 1946 as a quarrying business. Now as they celebrate their 70th year in business they offer a wide range of products for the construction sector. The most recent addition to the Group is Thompson‘s Recycling & Landfill which recycles construction, demolition and excavation waste in its 120 tonnes/hr wash plant, which was installed in January 2016. William Thompson & Son are able to supply the C&D waste recycling plant using material exclusively from their landfill site as well as imported material. This was

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the original Rigangower quarry which was then used for disposal of construction and excavation waste. The C&D recycling plant will now be utilised to turn these waste materials into a range of products with a commercial value. Andrew Thompson, Director, commented, “We are able to recycle around 80% of the landfill material. “ William Thompson & Son who supply customers mainly within a 30 mile radius of their Glasgow quarry have a wide range of new products from their C&D waste. The smallest aggregate is suitable for pipe bedding, the mid-range aggregate is sold for closed drainage and the largest

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY aggregates suit open drainage. The 0-4 grit is in high demand for block making, the company also produces 0-2 fine sand and a concrete sand.

3 stockpile conveyors and the AggMax (Photo: CDE Global)

Project Delivery At the initial pre-sales stage, before any agreement is signed, CDE will always carry out detailed testing of the feed material and determine the capacity of the plant to ensure that the models and options included are those best suited to the site. In this case the feed material is very dirty given that it had been stored in a landfill for up to 25 years. In addition, it is very wet and sticky, making it more difficult to process. After consultation with the team at CDE a fully integrated C&D plant was designed to suit the Thompson site’s specific output requirements. The plant comprises a R2500 Primary Screening Unit, an AggMax 153R Logwasher, M2500 mobile wash plant, an AquaCycle thickener, an Overhead Beam Filter Press and completed with four water storage and sludge buffer tanks.

4mm grit on M2500 stockpile conveyor (Photo: CDE Global)

Speaking about his first foray into wet processing, Andrew Thompson commented, “As our previous projects utilised dry crushing and screening we carried out a lot of research into all the possible options. Given the complexity of the equipment and the difficult feed material, we knew that working directly with the manufacturer was going to be essential. “ AggMax 153R (Photo: CDE Global)

“We opted for CDE as I know that they are not just selling this equipment, they are the manufacturer and we see a lot of value in that: it means the same person who designed the plant can come to our site.” As with all CDE projects William Thompson & Son were assigned a dedicated Project Manager to be a point of contact and ensure a successful installation and commissioning. Describing the design phase, Project Manager Ciaran Hegarty said, ‘We made use of a modular design which allows us to utilise our bespoke designs, which have

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY AquaCycle view from filter press stairs (Photo: CDE Global)

been tried, tested and installed on many other projects worldwide. This also means that any spare parts are easily and readily available.” The other benefit of the modular design is the quick installation time. Whilst the major plant items are modular in design, all the pipework and conveyors have been designed to interlink seamlessly within the agreed plant layout ensuring efficient transfer points and maximum material retention within the processing circuit Ciaran Hegarty continued, ‘It is part of my role as Project Manager to assess the site and create solutions to ensure efficient delivery and ongoing operation. Every site has its own issues based on our strong experience we always find a solution.”

Close up larger recycled aggregates (Photo: CDE Global)

One of the first considerations was power supply as there were limited kilowatts available from the local transformer. Rather than incur extensive costs to upgrade the power supply the plant was designed to allow the control system to run from the mains connection while the generator would supply any shortfall. Another issue on the site was a limited supply of fresh water to supply the plant. As the CDE modular systems are used across the world they are designed to have minimal water requirements and the plant was designed to maximise water recovery and recycling through the use of the Overhead Beam Filter Press.

Close up lightweights removed from recycled water (Photo: CDE Global)

With the efficient use and recycling of water along with the installation of a Filter Press CDE have been able to reduce the water requirement to below 15m3/hr. The alternative to a Filter Press would have been settling ponds; however this steep hillside site was not suitable and this would have reduced the amount of water which could be recycled quickly back into the system. One of the key requirements for William Thompson & Son was that the primary screening unit would be suitable for the long term plans for the site. To facilitate this, the R2500 has been designed with extendable hopper sides to allow for larger loads in the

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Sludge buffer tank and recycled water tank (Photo: CDE Global)

future. Andrew Thompson said, “We had originally considered the R1500 but we went for the R2500 as our long term plan is that as the nearby stocks are exhausted we shall be able to tip directly from lorries into the hopper.“ Another request from William Thompson & Son was that all walkways would be interlinking, meaning once an operator has stepped onto any of the walkway he can access all parts of the plant. Ciaran Hegarty commented, “This was something which we were able to design into the plant which will save operator time climbing up and down stairs onto different parts of the plant, therefore increasing operational efficiencies when carrying out essential plant inspection and maintenance. Ultimately this will help ensure that the customer can meet production targets and customer supply by increasing the available production time.”

Fully guarded filter press (Photo: CDE Global)

Throughout the project William Thompson & Son have shown a commitment to finishing the installation to the highest standard. This is shown in the approach they took to the civil requirements where they went beyond the basic requirement of concrete pads and installed a raised concrete plinth on which the entire plant could be placed. This investment will have long term benefits aiding operator efficiency, improving access to the machines for maintenance and ensuring a safe working environment which will all result in increased plant availability. Oversize from M2500 conveyor (Photo: CDE Global)

The Process The material is transported the short distance from the stockpile to the hopper of the R2500 primary screening unit by shovel loader but the larger extended feed bin shall allow for the long term plan to feed by the lorry load. The primary screening unit scalps off all the oversized +100mm material at this stage. The R2500 incorporates the latest screening technology in the Infinity P2 75R. The patented design includes huck

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Thompson‘s Recycling filter press enclosure (Photo: CDE Global)

capacity of the complete plant. Another tank is used as the main water recirculation tank, storing all the water recovered from other parts of processing ready to supply the plant when needed. The final tank is a water storage buffer tank which enables William Thompson & Son to keep up with the necessary water top-up requirements even though fresh water availability is limited. bolt construction removing the need for welds and Trilogy side wall construction reducing the weight resulting in a stronger, lighter screen requiring less power. The -100mm material then travels by conveyor to the M2500 mobile wash plant where it passes an overband magnet on the feed conveyor (to remove any metals) and then onto the Infinity screen for washing, sizing and sorting. The top deck contains all the +40mm material which is stockpiled as oversize. The bottom deck contains all material sized 4-40mm which is then transferred by conveyor to the AggMax modular logwasher. Once in the AggMax the clay bound material is scrubbed clean and split into three washed products sized 4-10mm, 10-20mm and 20-40mm. The trash and lightweight organic materials are floated off the rear of the AggMax and dewatered and discharged into a skip. Filtrates from the trash screen and sizing screen are then pumped back to the M2500 where it is processed through the EvoWash section to produce two sands, 0-4mm and 0-1 mm fine sand. The waste water and silts from the cyclone feeds into the AquaCycle thickener where flocculent is added to aid the separation of the silts from the water, with the clean water recycled into the Aquastore and the slits pumped into the sludge buffer tanks ready to be processed through the Filter Press. The plant incorporates four 100m3 capacity steel tanks which have several applications. Two of the tanks are used as sludge buffer tanks to feed the Filter Press, allowing the wash plant to run at capacity whilst the tanks can buffer the quantity of sludge being produced thereby removing the filter press as a major bottle neck in the processing

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The Overhead Beam Filter Press is fed from the buffer tanks. This model comprises 183 plates measuring 1.5m x 1.5m. The plates fill with sludge and are set on a press cycle to produce a dried out cake material which can be shovelled away. Utilising a filter press also enables another 5% of the water to be recycled back into the washing plant.

Customer for Life It is integral to the CDE values that customers are supported beyond the initial installation phase to ensure the plant is maintained in proper working order and to allow customers to receive the greatest benefits from the plant. Ciaran Hegarty says, “For CDE it is very important to maintain contact with our customers after the installation and really encourage setting up an ongoing maintenance schedule to ensure the plant can perform at its maximum effectiveness and to extend the life span of the plant.” William Thompson & Son are subscribers to this idea and have signed up for a two year Preventative Maintenance contract which shall see a member of the CustomCare team visit every quarter to carry out a review of the site, advising on any wear parts nearing the end of their life and ensuring the plant is running at optimum levels of productivity. Andrew Thompson added, “The regular direct contact with CDE is something we really value, it gives us the confidence that we have everything in place to ensure the ongoing efficiency of the plant.”

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Conclusion William Thompson & Son have grown from a small operation to a large, dynamic business which they have achieved through constantly developing new markets and re-investing in the available technology. They have once again secured their position as an industry leader with the installation of the largest CDE C&D recycling washing plant in the UK.

Contact: CDE Global Lauren McMaster Marketing & Sales Support Executive Tel.: +44 28 8676 7900 lmcmaster@cdeglobal.com

Giving his final thought on the plant Andrew Thompson remarked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had the installation completed and we are now going through a commissioning phase since January 2016 and we have been producing clean high quality material that we are able to move very quickly. There is a growing acceptance of recycled products and with the systems we have in place we are able to produce a large range of high quality products.â&#x20AC;?

Sand washing end of M2500, AquaCycle and sand stockpile (Photo: CDE Global)

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CDE Global:

New modular sand & gravel washing plant for Raymond Brown at Roke Manor quarry

Ken Rothery CDE with Raymond Brown 21stJuly2016 Roke Manor Quarry (Photo by Ash Mills)

inal commissioning has recently been completed on a new CDE modular sand & gravel washing plant at Roke Manor quarry in Hampshire. The site is operated by Raymond Brown who currently have eleven locations across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Roke Manor quarry is the latest addition to the group portfolio having been officially opened by Group Chairman, Ron Isaac in November 2014. “The new site was seven years in development and planning permission was granted in 2011” explains Richard Hoare, Project Manager at Raymond Brown. “Our licence will see us extract 750,000 tonnes of sand and gravel at a rate of 125,000 tonnes per year.” The permission is accompanied by a 30 year woodland management plan which involves additional tree planting in line with an approved landscaping plan that formed part of the planning permission. The site is located 11 miles from Southampton on the outskirts of the New Forest and it was the sensitivity and environmental responsibility displayed by Raymond Brown which resulted in the successful planning application.

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Speaking about the Roke Manor development Steve Clasby, Chief Operating Officer said “This is an exciting new opportunity for Raymond Brown. We pride ourselves on our sustainable and pro-active approach in dealing with our environmental, social and economic impacts.”

The CDE plant The new washing plant at Roke Manor will process sand and gravel at a rate of 80 tonnes per hour and includes several items of equipment from the CDE portfolio including the AggMax modular logwasher EvoWash sand washing plant, AquaCycle thickener and decanter centrifuge as well as a feed hopper and transfer and stockpile conveyors.

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with an 800mm belt. At the head of this conveyor a washbox fluidises the material before delivery to the AggMax modular logwasher.

Material is delivered to the plant via the M14 feed hopper with 150mm grid spacings. CDE conducted extensive material testing prior to specifying the plant and the vast majority of material being processed is in the minus 63mm range with 80% typically passing 20mm. “Raymond Brown were looking for performance guarantees that gave them confidence in the capability of the plant to tackle high fines and clay content in the feed material and produce a range of washed sand and aggregate products that would meet their customers’ requirements” explains Chris McKeown, Technical Manager at CDE. “Our performance statement covers the production of a range of products from the new plant to agreed specifications: 0-4mm concrete sand, 0-2mm building sand, 4-10mm, 1020mm and 20-40mm aggregates and a +40mm oversize.” This agreement was reached after extensive material testing at Roke Manor to establish parameters around the likely variations in feed material within the deposit. “It is only through the extensive material testing that we conduct on every project that we are able to deliver washing plants which deliver on our customers’ requirements through the production of consistently graded washed sand and aggregates” explains Matt Bunting, Director of Business Development in the UK for CDE. “This allows us to work with customers on the kind of performance statements included on this project for Raymond Brown.”

Before material enters the AggMax a double deck horizontal screen is employed as a prescreen to remove the +40mm oversize material and the -4mm sand from the feed material. The +40mm oversize is stockpiled in a bay underneath the AggMax via an integrated 4m horizontal conveyor with a 650mm belt. The feed material contains an average of 9 tonnes per hour of this oversize material. While the top deck of the screen removes the oversize material the -4mm material falls through the bottom deck of the screen and is sent to the sand washing phase. This is an important step in protecting the plant explains Matt Bunting. “Logwashers and sand are not a very good combination as if the sand is allowed to get into the logwasher it will result in excess wear on the machine. By removing the sand fraction at this stage we are able to protect the machine, ensuring maximum plant availability and allowing Raymond Brown to maximise their production volumes and the return on their investment.” Material from the bottom deck of the pre-screen is delivered to the AggMax modular logwasher at a rate of 47 tonnes per hour on average where the material is subjected to high levels of attrition before being discharged to a triple deck sizing screen which is integrated onto the AggMax chassis.

The feed material is transferred to the first stage of processing via a 23 metre conveyor

Head of feed conveyor and CDE profiling (Photo: CDE Global)

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The scrubbed aggregates are discharged onto an integrated triple deck sizing screen to produce the 4-10mm, 10-20mm and 20-40mm aggregate products. These are then stockpiled via three 15m stockpile conveyors with 650mm belts.

The AggMax is one of the most popular products that CDE offer and is specified on a range of projects from sand & gravel and crushed rock processing to C&D waste recycling and iron ore processing. “The design of the AggMax has been refined over the last 10 years to ensure it continues to offer our customers the highest level of scrubbing performance while also including a range of design features which ensure it is operational for as close to 100% of the time as possible” explains Product Development Manager at CDE, Glenn Sloan. The most obvious design feature of the AggMax is the arrangement of the paddles in a fan configuration which not only maximises the material on material impact within the machine but reduces shock loads on the bearings to deliver extended equipment life and a reduced power requirement.

Any fines liberated from the aggregates during the attrition phase are combined with the 0-4mm material removed at the pre-screening stage and delivered to the EvoWash sand washing plant. The EvoWash produces two sands for Raymond Brown – 0-4 mm concrete sand and a 0-2mm building sand. “Due to the relatively high level of fines in the feed material it is necessary to produce two sands in order to ensure production of a concrete sand spec” explains Chris McKeown. “There is a lot of material in the 0-2mm range and the first stage of classification involves the removal of some of this material to allow production of the concrete sand.” The material is first delivered to a 500mm cyclone and the cyclone underflow is discharged onto the first side of the split EvoWash dewatering screen. The dewatering screen is set up to allow some of the 0-2mm material to fall through to the sump and this is then pumped to a bank of three 250mm cyclones. This not only achieves the required removal of the minus 63 micron fraction but delivers a

The AggMax also features enhanced bearing protection with the main bearing housings located on the outside of the machine. “The AggMax bearing arrangement features 13 levels of bearing protection to eliminate the potential for material and water ingress – protecting the machine and ensuring our customers are able to concentrate on meeting their production targets” explains Glenn Sloan. There is also a bearing temperature sensor which has the capability to automatically shut down the plant if the temperature goes beyond a defined level, maximising equipment life and minimising the time required for essential plant maintenance. Raymond Brown Roke Manor (Photo: CDE Global)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Washed concrete sand from EvoWash to rubber lined chutes (Photo: CDE Global)

is activated. Once the rakes encounter a specific level of resistance this activates the sludge pump and this is then discharged into a circular steel buffer tank with a capacity of 106m3.

slurry containing the 0-2mm material to the second side of the split dewatering screen before this is stockpiled. The waste water containing the minus 63 micron fraction is then delivered to the first stage of water treatment and recycling where the AquaCycle A200 thickener is deployed. The AquaCycle accepts the feed from the cyclone overflow by gravity feed and at the entry point to the thickener it is dosed with flocculent that has been pre-mixed in the integrated FlocStation. The flocculent causes the very fine particles to bind together and sink to the bottom of the AquaCycle tank while the clean water overflows the peripheral weir and is stored in a steel water tank for recirculation to the washing plant. This recycles 90% of process water and reduces the fresh water requirement to top up only. “Fresh water for use on the new CDE plant is limited” explains Richard Hoare of Raymond Brown. “Without the integrated water recycling and sludge management system it simply would not have been possible for us to proceed with this investment in the new washing plant and CDE were able to demonstrate significant experience and capability in this area.”

As with the AquaCycle thickener, the sludge buffer tank is also fitted with a set of rakes which, as Chris McKeown explains helps to optimise the performance of the decanter centrifuge. “In order to ensure best performance from the decanter centrifuge it is essential that the density of the sludge is consistent. The rakes in the buffer tank help to maintain this consistency which ensures maximum dewatering of the sludge for maximum water recovery and minimum waste volumes.” After the sludge has been dewatered a screw conveyor discharges the filter cake to a bay below the centrifuge enclosure. On this plant the centrifuge is sized to accept delivery of 8 tonnes per hour of solids. The new CDE plant at Roke Manor quarry is operational for 10 hours per day but the decanter centrifuge will run for an additional 2-3 hours per day after material processing has stopped. This helps to clear the sludge buffer tank in advance of the next day’s production. “The advantage of the centrifuge decanter in this instance is the capability for continuous, unmanned operation” explains Matt Bunting of CDE. “This allows Raymond Brown to not only reduce the level of operator intervention but also gives flexibility in the sizing of the centrifuge.”

The sludge at the bottom of the thickener tank is conditioned by a set of rakes which rotate around the bottom of the tank. The helps to ensure that the sludge can be easily discharged from the tank but also provides the mechanism by which the automatic sludge discharge function

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY In addition to the water recovery and recycling benefits offered by the combination of the AquaCycle thickener and decanter centrifuge they also have the effect of significantly reducing the space required on site. This is as a result of eliminating the requirement for settling ponds which are now replaced by the waste bay underneath the centrifuge enclosure where the cake is discharged. “The complete plant footprint for Raymond Brown including product stockpiles is 57m x 48m” explains Matt Bunting. “If no water recycling and sludge management system was in place the washing plant would require a considerably larger area than this and introduce further cost to the project as a result of the requirement to build secure & safe settling ponds.” “Another benefit of eliminating settling ponds that can’t be overstated is the health & safety benefits” explains Richard Hoare. “By removing this risk from our site at Roke Manor we are demonstrating our commitment to best practice. The best way to protect your people is to eliminate the risk and that is what we have chosen to do at Roke Manor by introducing this closed circuit water recycling and sludge management system.”

“We’ve got good access to Southampton at only 11 miles from the city centre” explains Richard Hoare. “We identified the opportunity from an investment at Roke Manor quarry some time ago and are delighted to now have the latest materials washing and classification technology in operation. The will allow us to deliver the highest quality sand and aggregates to the local construction market – something that customers of Raymond Brown have come to expect from us in the last 60 years.

Contact: CDE Global / Raymond Brown Kerry Smith Communications & Marketing Manager Raymond Brown T: 023 8027 3750 E: kerry.smith@raymondbrown.co.uk Peter Craven Head of Marketing CDE Global

Summary Given the location of Roke Manor quarry the new washing plant puts Raymond Brown in a good position to take advantage of the aggregate supply opportunities that exist in the Southampton and wider Hampshire area.

Ken Rothery CDE with Raymond Brown 21stJuly2016 - Roke Manor Quarry (photo by Ash Mills)

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CDE Global • CDE Global is the leading provider of washing equipment for quarries, mines and recycling operations on the global market. • The CDE equipment range has applications across a wide range of materials and is delivering significant efficiencies in the construction and recycling, mining, specialist industrial sands and environmental sectors. • Working across 5 sectors and 8 regions CDE has been co-creating with customers for over 20 years to deliver collaborative, imaginative and unique processing systems. • The CDE Global Design Headquarters is in Northern Ireland and the company also has bases in Kolkata, India to serve the Asian market, Sao Paulo, Brazil to serve the Latin American market and North Carolina, USA, to serve the North American market. For further information on CDE please visit www. cdeglobal.com.

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Sandvik Construction:

The new Sandvik Commando DC130Ri – tougher than ever

The new Sandvik Commando DC130Ri – tougher than ever (Photos: Sandvik)

he new Commando DC130Ri – a rubber tired compact size top hammer drill rig - is the latest addition to Sandvik Construction’s surface drilling product offering. The new machine includes a large number of upgraded features developed through consultations with customers, while the foundation of the unit is based on the series of drill rigs launched in 1988. It is in fact the years of experience that guarantee a versatile, highly productive drill rig combined with intelligence and top-rated mobility. Modular design and practical layout of components, new efficient rock drill and a new intelligent control system with large on-board touch screen, are the core features of the new machine. The fully remote-controlled, hydraulic and self-propelled compact size drilling unit, with 4-wheel carrier, is designed for drilling 22-45 mm holes. But this isn’t all; the new Commando DC130Ri has been built on the feedback received from customers that has resulted in nearly 100 practical changes and upgrades that make this unit really a user friendly - must have - drill rig.

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Tougher than ever, with high performance and versatility A completely new RD106 rock drill providing a high 5.5 kW output power, and a new intelligent drilling control system, form the basis for Commando DC130Ri’s high penetration rates. Performance is further enhanced with the machine’s large drilling coverage area, and a new forward pointing feed that allows it to drill closer to structures than before. The machine also possesses the functionality to have rollover for the feed, change drill steels on the rock drill, and to adjust the drill rig to challenging environmental conditions with additional appliances such as the fuel powered engine heater. All this ensures that the Commando DC130Ri is a truly versatile drill rig that is easily adaptable to changing

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job sites, and different drilling applications. These include road construction, demolition works, secondary breaking, foundation drilling, trenching, shaft sinking as well as dimensional stone quarrying.

First intelligent compact class drill rig The new intelligent control system of the Commando DC130Ri provides modern machine control features that until now have been found only on larger drill rigs. Intelligent engine control provides operating cost savings through lower fuel consumption by optimizing the engine power based on actual requirements. The advanced drilling control guarantees smooth drilling, and is gentle to drill steels. High performance is further enhanced by being able to increase percussion pressure while drilling without sacrificing rock tool life.

The new Sandvik Commando DC130Ri â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tougher than ever (Photos: Sandvik)

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NEWS & REPORTS The 7â&#x20AC;? (175 mm) on-board touch screen enables effective monitoring allowing changes to machine functions. It provides different views for adjustment, aligning and drilling, as well as diagnostics for trouble shooting purposes; a practical feature that helps the operator to accomplish the work required even more easily and smoothly. The Commando DC130Ri may also be equipped with several optional control system features, such as the torque control and automatic feed-percussion-follow-up, which enables automatically adjusted drilling in varying conditions. Additionally, the new control system enables the use of the TIMi aligning and inclination system as well as the SanRemo remote monitoring service.

Mobile and well balanced In machines of this size class mobility, transportability and stability are essential features that really count. From its initial development, the very first Commando was built to meet these requirements. Being of compact-size

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and light-weight construction for easy transportation, the new Commando DC130Ri is equipped with four hightorque tramming motors, and skid steering that makes the unit extremely mobile. The machine is well balanced, with an optimized center of gravity which means it is able to reach steep slopes without any problems. In case of higher inclinations, a hydraulic winch with automatic rope tension control is available as an option. For added drilling stability, the Commando DC130Ri comes with extendable front ground legs as a standard.

Modular design for easy maintenance Commando DC130Ri has a completely new modular design and component layout that allows easy reach to all service points and components. The whole carrier is divided into four main modules, which can be dismounted when making major overhauls. Furthermore, the better collective placement of the hydraulics, and optimized location of the electrical cabinet, has allowed the hosing to be significantly reduced and the electrical wiring minimized. A completely new cover system has two large side doors with gas springs, and a removable middle roof section that provide easy, and two-direction access, to all service points.

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NEWS & REPORTS More features adding to the user friendliness and the safety of the machine are the practical radio remote controller with the optional Remote Screen Solution, display lights for the on-board screen, and efficient working lights for the drilling area, as well as for each sides of the machine. The Commando DC130Ri is equipped with fuel-efficient and low-emission CAT C2.2 Tier 3 engine.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Sandvik AB Sandvik Construction Kungsbron 1 SE-111 21 Stockholm Sweden Katri Miss Marketing Communications Manager Surface Drilling and Tunneling Sandvik Construction Office Phone: +358 205 44 4029 Mobile: +358 50 3609969 E-mail: katri.miss@sandvik.com

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Specifications: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION IN BRIEF

SANDVIK COMMANDO DC130Ri

Hole diameter

22–45 mm (7/8"–1 ¾")

Rock tools

H19, H22, H25, R23, R25, R28

Rock drill

RD106, 5,5 kW

Engine type

CAT C2.2 Tier 3

Engine output

36,3 kW

Flushing air

1,2 m³/min, up to 8 bar

Control method

Radio remote

Total weight

3250 kg

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 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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Versatility of the New Sandvik QE241 proves ideal in Austria

Versatility of the New Sandvik QE241 proves ideal in Austria (Photos: Sandvik)

AG Klöch Aufbereitungstechnik and Staber Holding in Austria have enjoyed a mutually beneficial business relationship for over twenty years. This meant when it came to investing in a new screen to produce aggregates for its diverse customer base, Staber had little hesitation in contacting BAG. Following a highly successful demonstration, a new QE241 Scalper / Screen from Sandvik is now working effectively producing valuable products from primary and secondary resources. The Federal Province of Kärnten (Carinthia) advertises itself with the slogan ‚Lust for life‘. This motto has been practiced by the family Staber for over 200 years in the upper Carinthian area. Staber Holding, which operates several companies, has been heavily involved in the social and economic development of the region. This is rather apt as the name for Carinthia is derived from the Celtic ‚Karanto‘, which leads to the words ‚stone‘ and ‚rock‘. This succinctly sums up the development of Staber‘s business interests when the company moved into ‚Erdbau‘, or ‚Earth building‘. A recent project the company has been involved in is the Tauern motorway which has been supplied materials from Staber‘s Drau Valley sand and gravel pit in Pöllan. Lying between the villages of Villach, Spittal / Draun, and Paternion, it became operative in 1998, and now provides high-quality construction materials for the region. Hannes and Michael Staber, joint managing directors, operate the16 acre site to provide materials for the earth-moving side of the business.

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A very special partnership In order to improve business operations, the two brothers realized they required a compact screen, but with a large screening area. The screen would be used in their own gravel pit, as well as on customer construction sites dealing with excavated materials and, when applicable, for recycling construction materials. As on-site and siteto-site mobility were paramount, the screening plant needed to fit onto one of the company‘s trailers, and be easily transportable to customers‘ construction sites. In April 2016 Staber settled on a new mobile Sandvik QE241 mobile scalper. This was supplied by Staber‘s partner of many years, Sandvik‘s dealer in Austria, BAG Klöch Aufbereitungstechnik. BAG was contacted by Staber, who were visited by BAG‘s Christoph Ulrich. After intensive discussions an onsite demonstration was arranged where the QE241was put to work screening and scalping dolomite and limestone

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carbonate. Following the highly successful demonstration the Staber brothers knew that the QE241 was the screen they were looking for, as it had successfully passed the ‚hardness‘ test the company had set it.

Meeting customer demand Sandvik developed the new QE241 based on customer feedback, thereby expanding the product range. Targeted at the European market, it presents the ideal solution for applications where performance, flexibility of use and transportability are combined with quick set-up. The QE241 also benefits from the long history of Sandvik‘s mobile scalping developments, and includes the renowned characteristics of the larger models in the series, such as a 2-way split configuration and sequential start-up. The unique properties of the QE241 include a variable speed feed conveyor and a highly dynamic 3.35 x 1.24m double-deck screen box. This means that the QE241 provides the largest screen size in this class, which when combined with the „banana type“ deck, ensures a highly effective and efficient screening solution. Stockpiling is facilitated by its impressive 1,200 mm wide conveyor to transport oversize, whilst the two hydraulically folding side conveyors transport the fine and medium sized material. Further matching machine capabilities to customer requirements, different types of screen media are available, including punch plate, grizzly fingers, bofar bars, cascade fingers and various screen meshes. As a result, the new QE241 is a highly versatile system which can be adapted to suit the needs and specific requirements of the customer. Simple maintenance is assured through the screenbox

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Versatility of the New Sandvik QE241 proves ideal in Austria (Photos: Sandvik)

jack-up facility, as is the case with the larger models in the series. This allows easy access to the lower deck for servicing or replacing screen media.

Versatile production Since being acquired in April, the QE241 has been in continual use at the gravel pit on a single-shift operation. In addition to its quick set-up and changeover times, the throughput, which has been measured as between 120 and 300 tph depending on the material, has met with Staber‘s approval. Its flexibility has meant that the QE241 has also been able to produce materials from other sources for local construction companies, as well as for the asphalt and concrete industry. Thus the QE241 has been hard at work producing certified products and aggregate sizes of: 0/8mm, 8/16mm, 16/32mm and 32/70mm. This has meant that the region has benefitted from the local supply of excellent raw materials with sustainability of the home region being accounted for. „As a down-to-earth family business in its 12th generation, we feel very connected to our roots in the region, and in Kärnten,“ Hannes Staber, joint managing director of Staber Holding explains. „This is evidenced by the family history. This began back in 1969 when we used horses and the first trucks for transportation of milk to upper Kärnten. This has grown further over the years, transporting the raw milk, for example, for the ‚Carinthian milk‘ to the finished products today.“

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NEWS & REPORTS When it comes to explaining Staber‘s business philosophy, Hannes Staber comments, „We always work with the same partner. This shows well over 12 years working with BAG. We can rely on the expertise provided by BAG, both in the area of machines, such as with the Sandvik QE24, but also with the service and support.“ With tradition, sustainability and progress, Staber, together with the partners of BAG and Sandvik, are able to optimistically look to the future, following the guiding principle of, ‚Every good decision begins with solid information‘. This has seen BAG‘s 30-strong team support its customers with advice and support, supplying mobile crushing and screening plants, and as Staber is able to attest, this has seen screening excellence delivered by the new QE241.

Key Dimensions: Screen Size Engine

3.35 x 1.24m / 11' x 4' (4.3m² / 44 ft² ) CAT C4.4 Acert 74 kW / 100 hp (Stage 3A / Tier 3)CAT C3.4 55 kW / 74 hp (Tier 4 final / Stage 4)

Hopper Capacity

4.2m³ / 5.5yd³

Transport Length

9.98m / 32' 9"

Working Length

12.23m / 40' 1"

Transport Height

3.1m / 10' 2"

Working Height

3.9m 12' 10"

Transport Width

2.5m / 8' 2"

Working Width

14.5m / 47' 7"

Weight (Standard)

17,500 kg / 38,580 lbs

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Sandvik AB Sandvik Construction Melissa Baker Marketing Communications Mobile Crushers and Screens E-mail: melissa.baker@sandvik.com Tel: +44 1283 212121

Versatility of the New Sandvik QE241 proves ideal in Austria (Photos: Sandvik)

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Sandvik Construction:

Tetsugen benefits from Sandvik’s renowned Cone crusher technology

Tetsugen benefits from Sandvik’s renowned Cone crusher technology (Photos: Sandvik)

eadquartered in the central Tokyo district of Chiyoda, the Tetsugen Corporation recently acquired two mobile cone crushers and a Doublescreen screening plant from Sandvik. Originally focusing on coke production after its founding in 1939, the company has developed into one of the leading companies for slag recycling and utilization in Japan. As a national leader in slag processing, it goes without saying that competitive production costs, high efficiency and reduction of downtime are all critical to success. In choosing Sandvik, these factors and more all came into play when the Tetsugen Corporation chose its two cone crushers and one Doublescreen to produce a variety of aggregates. The three machines were selected based not only on their high performance, reliability and low running costs, but also thanks to a direct link to Sandvik‘s Global Support Centre which has assisted in providing aftermarket back-up in Japan. The decision to acquire Sandvik mobile crushing and screening equipment was concluded as part of an agreement following a visit to the manufacturing plant in Ballygawley, Northern Ireland in the summer of 2015. The delegation from Tetsugen was accompanied by Shigehiro Kimura, Sales Manager for Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens in Japan, and also a representative from our dealer Imagiire. Mr. Kimura‘s relationship with the company meant Tetsugen could rely on personal consultation when finding a solution for their production requirements.

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Moreover, this bond provided peace of mind in terms of the knowledge that interruptions to production would be reduced to an absolute minimum. This is all thanks to the assurance that any natural wear and tear experienced through prolonged and regular use can be quickly identified and the components in question rapidly replaced with genuine Sandvik Spare and Wear Parts. The aftermarket service provided in Japan is also able to assist should any unexpected interferences occur during processing. When recycling slag material, Tetsugen must produce a number of different and precise aggregate sizes. The end product is employed by construction and steel companies for the purposes of road construction and use in concrete foundations. To this end, the company presently utilizes a Sandvik QS331 gyratory cone crusher, a QH331 Hydrocone crusher and a QA441 Doublescreen. The large slag feed size of 400 mm is accommodated by one of their jaw crushers, which is then fed directly into the QS331. This features the high performance Sandvik CS430 gyratory cone which is easily able to accept feed sizes up to 340 mm. The material is then processed by the QH331. The cone crushers feature

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Sandvik‘s renowned Hydrocone technology, one of the world‘s most technologically advanced cone crushers, which is reliable, robust and easy to service. The QA441 Doublescreen more than adequately provides the sized aggregates required. The 0-40 mm and 0-25 mm are used in road construction, whilst the 5-20 mm aggregates are used in concrete foundations. Sandvik‘s patented Doublescreen technology has two independently adjustable screenboxes which allow for ultimate precision while screening, resulting in high-quality products for Tetsugen‘s customers. The Doublescreen‘s independently

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adjustable screenboxes deliver exceedingly high precision screening, resulting in a high-quality product for Tetsugen‘s customers. When performing together in normal conditions, the Sandvik trio provides for an impressive output of approximately 250 metric tonnes per hour, aided in no small part by the QA441‘s massive screening area. According to Tetsugen‘s on-site engineers, the most pleasing aspect of working with Sandvik‘s machines is their reliability, compact size and ease of operation in the field. In addition, the QH331 is noted to have performed exceptionally during slag processing operations thus far,

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NEWS & REPORTS in particular thanks to the automatic control of its cone crusher. This is aided by the machine‘s signature level sensor located directly above the cone‘s input, as well as by the system‘s hydraulically-adjusted Hydrocone. In acquiring the ensemble of machines, Tetsugen also took into account the long term running costs necessary for their required production outputs. Into this equation come not only fuel costs but also the expense of replacing and repairing parts and components. Apart from possessing a direct drive system for optimized fuel efficiency, the QH331 also incorporates the unique Constant Liner Performance enabling the extended life of chamber liners. This feature reduces replacement costs, but more importantly greatly reduces periods of downtime. Avoiding such interruptions negates any surprise expenses while simultaneously ensuring high production levels are continually met. As is the case at Sandvik, quality is also one of Tetsugen‘s top priorities when providing products to its customers. A distinct challenge when processing slag is the presence of metal and other ferrous materials. Metal detectors and overband magnets are optionally available for precisely this purpose. The caliber of material output by the machines is of the utmost importance when considering its final purpose. This is especially critical for aggregates destined for use in concrete foundations. Thanks to its low permeability and increased resistance to corrosion, concrete involving recycled slag is often used in Japan for coastal construction and bridges which are exposed to saline environments.

In a market epitomized by high-quality and precision, Tetsugen and Sandvik have formed a lasting and successful bond toward meeting the needs of numerous Japanese construction companies. Representatives of the Global Support Centre‘s Japan location are on call to assist in consistent, unimpeded delivery as Sandvik‘s machines continue to provide massive output levels for a once neglected waste material.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Sandvik AB Sandvik Construction Melissa Baker Marketing Communications Mobile Crushers and Screens E-mail: melissa.baker@sandvik.com Tel: +44 1283 212121

Tetsugen benefits from Sandvik’s renowned Cone crusher technology (Photos: Sandvik)

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Sandvik Construction:

SRV Infra Oy “Keeps on Rockin” with Sandvik’s DT1131i

SRV Infra Oy “Keeps on Rockin” with Sandvik’s DT1131i (Photos: Sandvik)

elebrations have been held to mark the delivery of SRV Infra Oy new tunneling jumbo. The intelligent, computer-controlled three-boom electro-hydraulic DT1131i will be used on the excavation of the REDI car parking cavern in Kalasatama, Helsinki. Its advanced technology will perfectly meet any underground challenges, delivering high quality productive operations for one of the largest infrastructure companies in Finland.

SRV is an innovative construction company delivering customer focused end-to-end solutions on a variety of development, construction and commercialization projects. The company primarily operates in Helsinki, Finland, but also undertakes projects in other parts of Finland as well as in Russia and Estonia. In 2014 SRV strengthened its earth engineering operations by forming SRV Infra Oy. Now the company is hard at work on Finland‘s largest urban construction project - REDI.

REDI development, Helsinki REDI is currently Finland‘s largest urban construction project being undertaken, and when complete will see the construction of a shopping center and eight high rise towers, including a 132 meter tower, which will be Finland‘s tallest residential building. The shopping center, located

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at the heart of the area, will house most of the area‘s commercial services and is scheduled for completion in 2018, with the rest of the buildings by 2023. REDI was initially proposed and developed by SRV, being accepted by the City of Helsinki following a competitive tendering process. The project, which includes providing of a ‚green cover‘ for the motorway and metro, is a significant part of the redevelopment of the entire Kalasatama district of Helsinki which will see the creation of 1,000,000m2 of new housing and 390,000m2 of office premises by 2030.

Large car parking requirement When it opens in 2018, REDI will be Helsinki‘s largest downtown shopping center with an estimated 12 million visitors expected in its first year. This is hardly surprising as REDI is located at the intersection of three busy main

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roads. This means that 500,000 people live within a fifteen minute drive, and no less than 1.1 million within a 30 minute drive. As REDI is so easy to reach by car, there is a requirement for the provision of car parking. Hence a key part of the development is the construction of extensive underground car parking facilities. This has resulted in the excavation of an underground car parking cavern for 1,100 cars beneath the shopping center, with a further 900 spaces being available on the lower floors of the shopping center. The Kalasatama metro station will also be located on the shopping center‘s third floor providing the 2,000+ residents of the towers with easy access to transport links.

Underground construction One of SRV Infra‘s specialties is the construction of underground facilities. In recent years the company has constructed underground garages, civil defense shelters, tunnels and storage facilities using a variety of technically advanced and modern equipment. This equipment array is backed by the latest computerized systems for the design, production planning, technical implementation and management of the environment.

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Hence, in order to provide the car parking facilities for the REDI development, and drawing on its expertise, SRV Infra Oy has excavated a „cavern“. Playing a key role in this endeavor has been the company‘s fleet of Sandvik Construction tunneling equipment, with a new DT1131i being recently delivered to site to work on completing the underground car park.

Selma „Keeps on Rockin“ The DT1131i which SRV Infra Oy has recently taken delivery of has been named ‚Selma‘. ‚She‘ is a computercontrolled three-boom electro-hydraulic drilling jumbo designed for tunneling and cavern excavation of 20-183 m² cross sections. This includes face drilling, bolt hole drilling, and mechanized long-hole drilling. Sandvik‘s DTi jumbos have been designed with successful operations in mind: they are fast, accurate and user-friendly. Together with the iSURE tunnel management program, intelligent iDATA control system, high frequency RD525 drills, robust booms and advanced drill string guides, they offer an excavation result of the highest quality with the lowest cost.

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NEWS & REPORTS To further improve the excavation process, remote access via WLAN can be chosen. This allows web-based data transfer as well as online MWD. The DTi design also offers ease of service. The components are damageprotected, and all daily service points are accessible from the ground level. In addition, and to further provide piece of mind, SRV‘s new DT1131i is supported by a Sandvik Service Agreement. A Sandvik maintenance technician has also been based on-site to train the operators, and to support the jumbo‘s operation, ensuring its peak performance at all times.

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Christening ‚Selma‘ In early April 2016, Sandvik Construction hosted a ceremony for the handing over of the DT1131i to SRV Infra Oy at the REDI site - the tradition being in Finland ‚to christen‘ tunneling jumbos for good luck. At the ceremony the tunneling jumbo was given the name ‚Selma‘ after the daughter of Sami Korhonen, CEO of SRV Infra Oy, who ‚smashed‘ the ceremonial bottle of champagne over the side of the machine. The features found on its new DT1131i mean that SRV Infra Oy, a Sandvik customer of long standing, has every confidence that ‚Selma‘ will „keep on rockin“ in order to help provide the underground facilities the REDI development requires. As Sami Korhonen says, „The new jumbo will supplement our existing fleet and help maintain our competitiveness in the market place.“

Sandvik AB Sandvik Construction Satu Rämö Global Manager Marketing Communications Sandvik Construction Mobile: +358 40 537 4020 Office Phone: +358 205 44 161 Fax: +358 205 44 160 E-mail: satu.ramo@sandvik.com

SRV Infra Oy “Keeps on Rockin” with Sandvik’s DT1131i (Photos: Sandvik)

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Sandvik Construction:

J. O’Shea boosts production with the Sandvik QE441 mobile scalper

J. O’Shea boosts production with the Sandvik QE441 mobile scalper (Photos: Sandvik)

anchester based J. O‘Shea & Sons, a specialist bulk excavation and recycling company, has recently invested in a QE441 heavy duty scalping plant. This has been acquired in order to increase production at its C&D recycling operation. A valued Sandvik customer, J. O‘Shea and Sons has owned Sandvik, and formerly Extec, equipment for the past 15 years.

Family owned business J. O‘Shea & Sons was initially established in 1959 and provides bulk excavation, haulage, demolition and more recently aggregate recycling for the construction industry. Currently operated by brothers John, Paul and Des O‘Shea, it has continually expanded its business over the years. In addition to contracting services, the company is now considered to be one of the leading suppliers and distributors of recycled construction and demolition materials for use as aggregate in construction sites across the North West. In order to deliver materials and services, and to operate as a bulk haulage business, O‘Sheas now operates an impressive fleet of 30 HGVs. Its fleet also includes 8 wheel tippers and grabs, and approximately 25 other machines consisting of excavators, loading shovels, dozers, dump trucks, crushers and screens for their plant hire operation. With the increasing demand for recycled material J. O‘Sheas decided to invest in a QE341 mobile scalper for its recycling depot in Manchester 3 years ago. Due to the

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confined space on site, it was decided to take advantage of the versatility of the QE341, and configure this unit with both the mid- and fines conveyor on one side of the machine. This is a unique feature in this product category which almost halves the size of its required footprint. Repositioning of the conveyors can easily be done on site with suitable lifting equipment. Over the past 3 years, the QE341 has more than adequately been doing the job it was intended for, processing recycled soil from hardcore material.

Maximum throughput As demand for recycled materials started to increase, the need for a larger model became apparent in order to fulfill O‘Sheas customers‘ requirements. The ability to quickly process the sub-soil before it becomes too wet was identified, so the need for a scalper with a larger capacity was seen as important to the continued development of the company. Having used its equipment for many years,

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Sandvik was once again approached consulting with Area Sales Representative Fintan Harkin. O‘Shea‘s immediately decided that the larger sibling of the QE341, the QE441 with a production capacity of up to 900 tph, would be the ideal solution to cater for its increased production needs. Developed for large aggregate producers, a key attribute of the QE441 is its large, highly aggressive 18 x 6‘ screenbox, which boasts a 40% larger screening area than the QE341 for maximum throughput. The larger model has been built with the same customer-focused characteristics as the QE341 with performance, ease of operation and maintenance at the forefront of design. This includes Sandvik‘s easy to use control system and user interface with sequential start, whilst two-speed tracking via radio remote control helps to reduce travel time between jobsites. Trouble-free operation is maintained through the apron feeder of the 8.5m³ wear resistant hopper and 1600mm wide oversize conveyor, which assist with easy transfer of material to the product conveyors, even with large size or very difficult infeed material. With discharge heights in excess of 4000mm+, the wide, hydraulically folding and angle adjustable product conveyors on the crusherstyle tracked chassis, further provide a large stockpiling capacity, which enables highly efficient productivity through a remote controlled operation.

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Versatility and reliability Sharing the same characteristics as the QE341, J. O‘Sheas was already familiar with the features and design of the QE441. One of the key benefits that proved to be particularly beneficial was the versatility of the unit and ability to reposition the product conveyors. The QE441 was configured in the same way as the QE341 with both conveyors positioned on one side to reduce its operating footprint. To segregate the C&D waste, the screenbox was fitted with 75mm punch plate in the first section, then 50 mm tines in the top deck. Elongated 12 x 100 mm mesh was fitted to the bottom deck enabling the processing of the required fractions to produce materials for resale such as 6F5, 6F2, MOT and topsoil. Des O‘Shea, Director of the company, has been delighted with the increased production capacity with the QE441. „We are now producing 90-110 tph more soil compared to the QE341 and are really happy with the machine,“ comments Des who adds, „We have also found the machine to be very reliable with minimum downtime.“ The QE441 has therefore replaced the QE341 in this application and the QE341 has since been transferred to O‘Shea‘s 20 acre quarry in order to size down aggregates.

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NEWS & REPORTS A winning combination Sandvik mobile screening technology, together with the high level of service from Sandvik UK, has allowed J. O‘Sheas to experience the very best in modern scalping equipment. This combination has boosted the production of high quality recycled materials in order to meet customer requirements. „We have used Sandvik for the past 15 years and have always found them to be reliable and do the job they were bought for“ says Des. As well as the equipment, he explains how the backup is reliable and very good. „The expertise and support from our local Sales Representative, Fintan Harkin, is second to none. Fintan, as an ex-plant fitter, is not afraid to get his hands dirty when the need arises.“ Says Des, who concludes: „This puts Sandvik ahead of the competition in my opinion.“

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Sandvik AB Sandvik Construction Kimberley Page Marketing Communications Manager UK & Ireland Office Phone: +44 1283 818163 E-mail: kimberley.page@sandvik.com

J. O’Shea boosts production with the Sandvik QE441 mobile scalper (Photos: Sandvik)

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CDE Global:

CDE Global participate in major C&D waste research project - RE4

n Thursday 15th September CDE were delighted to attend the first meeting of the, EU funded, RE4 Project in Brindisi, Italy. Over the next three and a half years CDE shall contribute to this group to develop new technologies to increase the reuse and recycling of construction & demolition waste material in energy efficient prefabricated elements for building refurbishment and construction. Speaking about the project, CDE Representative Sean Kerr, Head of Engineering, says, “To be involved in the first Horizon 2020 funded research project in this area is an exciting prospect and a great opportunity to make significant advancements in reducing the environmental impact of construction and demolition activities.” “CDE are a key member of the consortium and through our competence and experience in this area we aim to provide innovative strategies and processes for construction & demolition waste recycling to produce recycled products for new and high value applications - taking construction & demolition waste recycling to the next level!” Having delivered over thirty turnkey C&D wet processing recycling projects throughout UK, Europe, Scandinavia, South America and India, CDE bring a wealth of experience.

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CDE have been working in the construction & demolition waste recycling sector for over 14 years, and have developed technology that ensures the production of the highest value recycled sand and aggregates. The company also has the highest number of wet processing C&D waste processing projects delivered by and single supplier in the world. Adapting to unique customer needs, these projects process between 80 and 300 tonnes per hour each and combined divert more than six million tons of C&D waste from landfill each year. CDE also delivered the world’s largest wet processing C&D waste recycling project in Norway which processes 300 tonnes per hour.

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RE4 Project • RE4 is focused on the theme, Reuse and Recycling of CDW (Construction and Demolition waste) materials and structures in energy efficient prefabricated elements for building refurbishment and construction. • The project is funded by the European Commission under the Programme for research and innovation, Horizon 2020. • The project is led by CETMA an Italian based research and development organization.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Lauren McMaster Marketing and Sales Support Executive CDE Global Tel: +44 28 8676 79004 Imcmaster@cdeglobal.com

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CDE Global participate in major C&D waste research project - RE4. On Thursday 15th September CDE were delighted to attend the first meeting of the, EU funded, RE4 Project in Brindisi, Italy (Photos: CDE Global)

CDE Global • CDE Global is the leading provider of washing equipment for quarries, mines and recycling operations on the global market. • The CDE equipment range has applications across a wide range of materials and is delivering significant efficiencies in the construction and recycling, mining, specialist industrial sands and environmental sectors. • Working across 5 sectors and 8 regions CDE has been co-creating with customers for over 20 years to deliver collaborative, imaginative and unique processing systems. The CDE Global Design Headquarters is in Northern Ireland and the company also has bases in Kolkata, India to serve the Asian market, Sao Paulo, Brazil to serve the Latin American market and North Carolina, USA, to serve the North American market. For further information on CDE please visit www.cdeglobal.com.

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CDE Global:

Four projects in 2016 for CDE with CEMEX

ollowing the recent announcement of the opening of Datchet Quarry CDE is delighted to announce a partnership with CEMEX to deliver a further three new sand and aggregates washing projects across the Midlands and South of England. Over the four projects CEMEX is making a substantial investment to further strengthen their UK aggregates operations. To date two projects are complete with another two to commission before the end of 2016.

A market leader in ready mixed concrete, crushed rock, sand and gravel, CEMEX is firmly established in the UK construction industry. The company’s extensive portfolio includes 230 concrete mixing plants and 63 quarries serving the UK market. Matthew Bunting, Director of Business Development UK & Ireland, says, “We are pleased to be working once again with CEMEX on their progressive aggregates projects in the UK. The CDE team has been designing, manufacturing and installing these projects in the past few months and we are delighted to have completed commissioning of the first two projects. We look forward to announcing a number of open days in conjunction with CEMEX to celebrate the completion of these projects later this year.” The new quarry at Datchet will be a strategically important site providing approximately 400,000 tonnes of materials each year, while the replacement plants at the three existing sites will ensure increased capacity and maximum material recovery. Rob Doody, Operations Director Aggregates CEMEX UK comments, “Our investment in new CDE plants allows us to increase capacity in a number of growth markets around

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the country as well as investing in new mineral areas. They represent an investment in the future of our aggregate business and highlight the long term importance of this business within the UK.”

CEMEX CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities in more than 50 countries throughout the world In the UK, as well as ready mixed concrete, cement and aggregates, CEMEX also produces asphalt, and has a significant share of the roof tile, rail sleepers, concrete-block paving, and concrete-block segments. CEMEX has a national supply network in the UK to ensure that quality building materials are available to customers locally. For more information, see www.CEMEX.co.uk or www.cemex.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Lauren McMaster Marketing and Sales Support Executive CDE Global Tel: +44 28 8676 79004 Imcmaster@cdeglobal.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Deutsche Messe AG

Deutsche Messe’s industrial fairs in Shanghai:

on the road to the year 2025

PTC ASIA, CeMAT ASIA, ComVac ASIA, Industrial Supply ASIA 2016 (1 - 4 November, Shanghai) Hannover/Shanghai. Wages are increasing, the middle class is expanding, and the demand for skilled labor is growing. At the same time, the years of mega growth are over. Yet China remains ambitious: compared to 2010, the average income as well as overall economic performance should double by 2020.

China’s industrial transformation creates new business opportunities With the initiative “Made in China 2025”, China is on the road to Industrie 4.0; automation, innovation, sustainability, and environmental protection are priorities. From 1 to 4 November 2016, visitors will see what China’s industrial future looks like at the Shanghai International Exhibition Centre, where exhibitors at Deutsche Messe’s industrial

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trade fairs present products and services for China’s modernization. “In China it goes beyond modernizing production and infrastructure. The country has a new self-confidence and is no longer satisfied being the West’s workbench. The economic power wants to become a leader in quality,” says Krister Sandvoss, project director at Deutsche Messe. “Thus China remains an important market for manufacturers and providers of industrial technologies and services. With our fairs we offer customized platforms

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NEWS & REPORTS for companies that want to enter or expand their business in the Chinese market. It is where they meet customers as well as sales and joint-venture partners.” PTC ASIA is Asia’s leading trade fair for power transmission and control and fluid technology as well as bearings, motors, and linear and sealing technologies. Industrie 4.0 is evident at many exhibits: an entire hall is dedicated to Smart Manufacturing, and the company Unity and the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) once again stage the Smart Manufacturing Forum. Companies such as Argo-Hytos, Bonfiglioli, ContiTech, Dichtomatik, Eaton, EMC, Lenze, NORD Drivesystems and NTN are among the exhibitors. Germany, Italy and South Korea promote small and medium-sized companies with country pavilions. CeMAT ASIA is Asia’s biggest and most important intralogistics event. Core topics at the fair include Industrie 4.0 as well as autonomous shuttle systems and robotic solutions for intralogistics processes. System builders like Daifuku, Dematic, Egemin, Kardex and Swisslog present products and solutions for an intelligent supply chain. At the same time, industrial truck manufacturers such as Crown, Hangcha and Jungheinrich & Heli Forklift Rental demonstrate how their newest units integrate into the automated supply chain. At ComVac ASIA, energy efficiency takes center stage. Exhibitors like Baosi Compressor, Bauer Kompressoren, Bumatec, Dongya, Ecoair, Hanbell, and Kobelco show how the production industry can use compressed air and vacuum technologies to optimally reduce energy use in their machines and facilities. The product range covers everything from generation and processing to distribution and application to contracting and complete solutions. Industrial Supply ASIA enhances its three siblings with a spectrum of products and solutions for industry, including parts, components and high-tech materials as well as development, design and process services. The FSC Industrial Parts Sourcing Conference expands the sourcing opportunities for buyers at all four fairs.

Deutsche Messe AG From its headquarters in Hannover, Germany, Deutsche Messe AG plans and stages leading capital goods trade fairs around the globe. The company ranks among the five biggest tradeshow organizers in Germany, with 329.3 million euros of revenue and a profit of 9.4 million euros in 2015. The company’s event portfolio includes such world-leading events as CeBIT (digital business), HANNOVER MESSE (industrial technology), LABVOLUTION with BIOTECHNICA (lab technology and biotechnology), CeMAT (intralogistics and supply chain management), didacta (education), DOMOTEX (carpets and floor coverings), INTERSCHUTZ (fire prevention, disaster relief, rescue, safety and security), and LIGNA (woodworking, wood processing, forestry). With approximately 1,200 employees and a network of 66 representatives, subsidiaries and branch offices, Deutsche Messe is present in more than 100 countries.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Messe München GmbH PR Manager Brock McCormack Tel.: +49 511 89-31026 E-Mail: brock.mccormack@messe.de

Deutsche Messe AG Messegelände 30521 Hannover Tel. +49 511 89-0 Fax +49 511 89-36694 info@messe.de www.messe.de

PTCA ASIA, CeMAT ASIA, ComVac ASIA, and Industrial Supply ASIA collectively unite roughly 1,700 exhibitors on a display area of 130,000 square meters. Approximately 80,000 visitors are expected in 2016. Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd., Deutsche Messe’s subsidiary in China, organizes the four fairs. Further more information you will find online under www.messe.de

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NEWS & REPORTS Komatsu Germany GmbH

KOMATSU strengthens presence in Germany

Komatsu Mining Germany GmbH and the Komatsu Hanomag GmbH are to merge to form Komatsu Germany GmbH Komatsu Mining Germany GmbH based in Düsseldorf and the Komatsu Hanomag GmbH based in Hanover are to merge, keeping both locations, to form Komatsu Germany GmbH. Düsseldorf/Hanover, September 2016 – Komatsu is one of the leading construction equipment manufacturers globally with its head office in Tokyo, Japan and employs around 47,000 employees in 140 companies worldwide. In Germany, the company is active in both the construction equipment sector and in the mining business. Komatsu Hanomag was founded in 1835 as the “Hannoversche Maschinenbau Actiengesellschaft” (Hanover Machine Construction Corporation) (HANOMAG) and has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the global corporation Komatsu Ltd since 2002. At the Hanover site, wheel loaders and mobile excavators are developed and produced. The workforce in Hanover consists of around 600 employees. Founded in 1907, Komatsu Mining Germany GmbH can also look back on a long company history, and it has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Komatsu since 1999. In Düsseldorf, large hydraulic excavators are developed, produced and marketed worldwide by around 700 employees.

The Management Board of the new company is composed of Dr Norbert Walther (Doctor of Engineering) (Chair), Mr Taiichiro Kitatani, Mr Göksel Güner and Mr Takeshi Asanuma. Komatsu Germany GmbH was entered into the commercial register in September 2016.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Komatsu Germany GmbH Buscherhofstr. 10 40599 Düsseldorf, Germany +49 211 7109 0 contact@komatsu-mining.de www.komatsu-mining.de

The merger will allow cooperation between the two sites to be optimised, so that the company can respond to customer requests more quickly and with greater flexibility in future. This move will also strengthen the Komatsu brand in Germany and in Europe.

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NEWS & REPORTS Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu Focus at MinEXPO 2016:

Integrated Machine Technology and Improved Mine Performance

Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer will be a major exhibitor at this month’s MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. At Booth 7027, Komatsu will showcase innovative machines and solutions that drive mine optimization. Among machines on display will be several Tier-4 Final machines, including an ultra-class dump truck, hydraulic shovel, wheel loader, and crawler dozer. “Today’s mining economic environment demands more than iron,” said Dan Funcannon, VP & GM, Mining division, Komatsu America. “That’s why Komatsu is focusing efforts on bringing real value to our customers through the integration of machine technology with total mine site management systems to reduce cost per ton moved.” Funcannon added, “We will have much to say about improving mine performance and will have a number of world-premiere products on display.” MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2016 is among the world’s largest and most comprehensive expositions for the mining industry. Held every four years, the 2016 event is scheduled for September 26-28 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. MINExpo 2016 is expected to bring together an estimated 1,300 exhibitors and 38,000 attendees from 112 countries.

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of earth-moving equipment, consisting of construction, mining and compact construction equipment. Komatsu America also serves forklift and forestry markets. Through its distributor network, Komatsu offers a stateof-the-art parts and service program to support its equipment. Komatsu has proudly provided high-quality reliable products for nearly a century. Visit the website at www.komatsuamerica.com for more information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Komatsu America Corp. Komatsu America Corp. 1701 Golf Road, Suite 1-100 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 U.S.A. Raleigh Floyd Jr. Komatsu America Corp. (847) 437-4585 rfloyd@komatsuna.com Shawn-Laree O‘Neil (773) 802-0377 shawnlaree@gmail.com

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the 980E-4 mining haul truck:

Komatsu introduces the 980E-4 mining haul truck

The 980E-4 offers electric truck pedigree, one of the largest payloads available, and an answer to market demand for 400-ton trucks. Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, announces the North American commercial release of the 980E-4 haul truck, for service in mine sites requiring 400-ton payload capacity. With a 400-ton capacity and 3,500 HP engine, the 980E-4 builds on a long history of success with electric drive trucks, and reinforces Komatsu’s position as a global leader in the ultra-class mining truck market. “For several years, many of our customers have been asking Komatsu for a 400-ton electric drive rear dump truck with the reliability of our flag ship model, the 930E. With the release of the 980E-4, we now have a product to meet this market demand,” said Tom Stedman, product manager, Komatsu America Corp. “Building on the foundation of the 960E, Komatsu was able to expedite the development of this new truck, while maintaining our strict standards of design, testing and product quality. We have every confidence this new model will reliably deliver high productivity, considering Komatsu’s reputation for outstanding mechanical availability,” Stedman said.

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The 980E-4 provides an optimal match in large-scale mining applications with big bucket shovels (55-99 yd3) – such as Komatsu’s PC8000 and the P&H 4100XPC– 4800XPC, loading out in three to five passes, depending on bucket size and material density. This new truck features expanded dump body capabilities designed to optimize payload capacity and mining production.

Examples of 980-4 features designed to improve truck performance and lower cost per ton include: • A powerful, 18-cylinder, Komatsu SSDA18V170 diesel engine, comparable to other trucks in the class for speed on grade, while maintaining a high stall-torque capacity for those mines with soft underfoot conditions.

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NEWS & REPORTS • The engine comes standard with a pre-lube system, designed to help reduce wear during start-up, CENSE® on-board monitoring system and the ELIMINATOR® engine oil filtration system.

• Fabricated steel modules that join with high-strength castings designed to manage the dynamic forces created by a machine weighing 1,378,500 lbs. and carrying 400 tons of payload.

• The AC electric drive system, manufactured by GE Transportation Systems, enables efficient operations in both deep pit and soft underfoot operations.

• A new dump body, incorporating high-tensile strength and abrasion-resistant steel. It gives the 980E-4 a rugged-chassis construction able to withstand the rigors of off-highway hauling.

• The Invertex II® drive system incorporates the latest AC technology and advanced performance features. • The GDY108C traction motor was designed specifically for the 980E-4, with enhancements in both the mechanical and electrical portions of the motor. • The 980E-4 uses the proven GTA-39 traction alternator, with millions of operating hours in both of Komatsu’s 930E-4SE and 960E-2 model trucks. • The air cooled, Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) inverter system technology provides high performance and greater reliability than past inverter technology.

Examples of the 980E-4’s improved vehicle control and handling include: • An AC system that features an alternator designed with a dual impeller in-line blower (12,000 cfm air capacity), for consistent electrical component cooling, and a high capacity retarding package for longer brake life and improved horsepower for downhill descents. • An electric dynamic retardation force of 6,000 HP, for continuous downhill hauling that allows the 980E-4 to maintain constant downhill speed or decelerate without frequent use of brakes. This permits travel at higher speeds – even down longer, steep slopes. • An advanced traction and slip/slide management system that precisely controls the torque applied to each wheel independently. It is also engineered to reduce non-productive wheel spin in low-traction conditions. • Similar logic is used during dynamic retarding for managing wheel lockup. These systems help provide exceptional vehicle control and handling, whether heading uphill or down.

Features designed to combat rugged conditions include: • A continuous horse collar and ladder-type frame that continues Komatsu’s focus on engineering trucks with longlife and long-term reliability.

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• Custom body design offerings for a wide range of applications.

The 980E-4’s comfortable cab features ergonomic updates that include: • An integral 4-post ROPS/FOPS structure • Adjustable air suspension seat with lumbar support and arm rests • A buddy seat • Maximum R-value insulation • Tilt and telescoping steering wheel • Electric windshield wipers with washer • Tinted safety glass power windows • Komatsu PLM IV™ payload weighing system • A 55,000 btu/hr heater and defroster, 21,600 btu/hr air conditioning (HFC – 134A refrigerant).

A variety of options and standard features further enhance the convenience and cost savings ability of the 980E-4. These include: • KomTrax Plus® – a complete service and support program that comes standard, this machine monitoring system uses a satellite-based communications system to offer a new vision for monitoring the 980E-4. • By providing insight to critical operating metrics, the user monitors key performance indicators that drive increased availability, lower operating costs and maximize fuel efficiency. • PLM IV™ (payload monitoring system) – able to store up to 20,480 downloadable records of data, including payload, cycle times, load count and fault codes, this system serves as a critical tool to monitor truck production and prevent overload conditions that place unwarranted stress on components.

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NEWS & REPORTS • The PLM IV™ uses a simple web interface for download and connects to other chassis systems utilizing Ethernet, CAN bus and USB technology. • Convenience Center – the front bumper adjacent to the machine’s main entry contains several service and convenience items designed for easy access to both operator and maintenance technician. Items include an auto-lubrication tank, ground level engine shut-down and a fluid service center. • A ground-level isolation station utilizes lock out/tag out functional switches to isolate machine power, restrict starter engagement or disable propulsion. • (Optional) Komatsu Smart Rims – available for the first time on a production truck, Komatsu Smart Rims allows the easy removal and installation of the tires without removing the rims, saving time and reducing the impact of tire changes on downtime.

For more information on the new 980E-4, please contact your local authorized Komatsu distributor or go to www.komatsuamerica.com. Please visit the Komatsu booth in Las Vegas at MinExpo® 2016, September 26th – 28th, booth number 7021 in the central exhibit hall.

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

Komatsu introduces the 980E-4 mining haul truck: The 980E-4 offers electric truck pedigree, one of the largest payloads available, and an answer to market demand for 400-ton trucks (Photo: Komatsu)

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Komatsu introduces the new WA270-8 wheel loader: Popular, all-around performer moves from farm work to snow removal with ease

Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new WA270-8 wheel loader. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, this addition to the wheel loader family combines high production with low fuel consumption and improved operator comfort. The WA270-8’s parallel-lift linkage, with auto tilt-in to simulate a Z-bar, can be used in virtually any application from pallet handling to hard digging. Fuel consumption is lower by up to three percent in V-cycle loading and two percent in load-and-carry applications. “Whether you’re lifting, digging or changing attachments on the fly, the WA270-8 is compact enough to squeeze between farm buildings, yet powerful enough to tackle jobs often planned for bigger machines,” said Frank Nyquist, product specialist, Komatsu America. “It’s one of the most versatile machines Komatsu offers,” Nyquist said.

Standard features of the new WA270-8 include: Under The Hood/Performance Enhancements • A powerful 6.69 liter, 149 HP, EPA Tier 4 Final certified, SAA6D107E-3 engine uses up to three percent less fuel than its Tier 4 Interim predecessor.

Komatsu America Corp. introduces the new WA270-8 wheel loader: Popular, all-around performer moves from farm work to snow removal with ease (Photo: Komatsu)

• Proven, fourth-generation hydrostatic drivetrain with variable traction control and S-mode provides excellent traction control to reduce wheel slip. S-mode is ideal for snowy, icy or slippery conditions. • Creep mode in first gear is easily controlled via a knob on the RH console. This mode allows the operator to dial in travel speed from one to eight miles an hour

In-Cab Enhancements/Features • New, more comfortable, high-back, heated seat softens machine vibrations for operator comfort. • Pioneering KOMTRAX telematics system and monitor that provides key machine metrics, including KDPF status and DEF-level data, fuel consumption, plus performance information collected and sorted by operator ID.

• Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter (KDPF) and other after treatment components are designed in conjunction with the engine for efficiency and long life.

• Komatsu Auto-Idle Shutdown to reduce idle time and save fuel.

• The new SCR system reduces NOx emissions and is designed to last the life of the engine.

• Seven inch, LCD color monitor with Ecology Guidance.

• Auxiliary jack and two 12 volt ports. • Separate full color rear view monitor standard.

• More than 98 percent of KDPF regeneration is performed passively, with no action required of the operator and no interference with machine operation.

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NEWS & REPORTS Additional Features/Benefits • Swing out, hydraulically-driven cooling fan, with wider fin spacing and auto-reversing fan for ease of cleaning. • Gull-wing engine doors provide quick, convenient access for daily checks and service items. • Full rear fenders optional. • DEF tank features a convenient sight glass to discourage overfilling.

The WA270-8 and every other Komatsu Tier 4 Final construction-sized machine, whether rented, leased or purchased, is covered by the Komatsu CARE® program for the first three years or 2000 hours, whichever comes first. Komatsu CARE includes limited scheduled factory maintenance, a 50-point inspection at each service, and two complimentary Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter exchange in the first five years. With select labor, fluids and filters covered by Komatsu over this period, Komatsu CARE lowers ownership costs, raises resale value and improves equipment uptime and availability. For full program details, refer to the Komatsu CARE reimbursement letter.

Komatsu America Corp. introduces the new WA270-8 wheel loader: Popular, all-around performer moves from farm work to snow removal with ease (Photo: Komatsu)

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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 Metso Corporation

Metso at Expomina 2016 in Peru:

Focusing on solutions that help improve process efficiency and optimize mining operations

Metso MP2500, the world‘s largest cone crusher, has been designed to respond to the mining industry‘s efficiency challenge. (Photos: Metso)

etso was presenting mining industry solutions at Expomina, one of the largest mining events in Peru. The focus wAS on solutions that are designed to optimize costs, increase production and improve process efficiency. The event tOOK place at Centro de Exposiciones del Jockey Club, Lima, from September 14-16.

At Booth 208 and 209 B at Expomina Metso was highlighted mobile crushing plants, crushers and services for the optimization of crushers. The following are among the solutions that were featured at the exhibition: Lokotrack® LT200ET(TM), the impressive fully mobile 850 metric ton (1 870 000 lb) jaw crushing plant offering high flexibility and low operating costs. MP® 2500 cone crusher, capable of efficiently processing large volume of ore in a single crusher. It has the largest available feed opening than any other crusher in the industry.

Knowledge, people and solutions for our customers‘ challenges „Metso‘s experience derives from our huge installed base of mining equipment operating worldwide. To truly contribute to our customers‘ success, we not only focus on traditional cost reduction schemes, but also on enhancing the value we can generate through our knowledge and on the customer-centric technical assistance our service experts provide for our customers,“ says Aldo Cermenati, Senior Vice President, Pacific Rim Market Area, Metso.

The unique Metso solution for improving the operation of primary gyratory crushers and conical crushers through accurate monitoring and optimization of profiles and cavities.

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NEWS & REPORTS „At Expomina, we was excited to present some of the industry-leading innovations designed to help our customers take new leaps in their process efficiency. To make it even more concrete, you was able to see and study the giant MPTM 2500 in three dimensions, presented with an impressive hologram technique.“

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Aldo Cermenati Senior Vice President Pacific Rim Market Area, Metso Tel. +56 22 370 2022 Email: aldo.cermenati@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President Global Communications Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

Metso MP2500, the world‘s largest cone crusher, has been designed to respond to the mining industry‘s efficiency challenge. (Photos: Metso)

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Welcome to uptime:

Metso presented its latest innovations for the mining industry at MINExpo, Las Vegas

The theme for Metso‘s display at MINExpo International 2016 was Welcome to uptime. The new solutions presented at the event are focused on eliminating unplanned downtime, reducing expenses, and increasing productivity. (Photos: Metso)

etso showcased its industry-leading technology and service solutions at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2016. The new solutions to be presented were focused on eliminating unplanned downtime, reducing expenses, and increasing productivity. The event took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from September 26 to 28.

„We were excited to participate in MINExpo 2016 and to share our decades of experience delivering equipment and systems designed to maximize uptime,“ says Terry J. Wilkins, Senior Vice President, Market Areas USA & Canada. „Having deep insight into today‘s complex mining operations means that we can give our customers a sustainable plan of action to keep their business growing profitably. At MINExpo, we highlighted specific products and services designed to eliminate unplanned downtime, increase productivity, and improve safety.“ The theme for Metso‘s display at MINExpo was Welcome to uptime. Metso‘s knowledge, people and solutions are used for catering to the specific goals and the characteristics of each unique mining operation. The result is less downtime, more production, and a better return on investment. Featured solutions at Metso‘s MINExpo North Hall booth 1943 included:

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In-the-pit crushing & conveying solutions To help mines reduce costs and emissions as well as improve safety and productivity, Metso is introducing a comprehensive portfolio of in-the-pit crushing and conveying solutions ranging from stationary installations to fully mobile Lokotrack® plants and Lokolink(TM) conveyors. Using in-the-pit solutions to reduce or replace conventional truck haulage saves both energy and money, while delivering increased capacity, economy, and reliability.

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NEWS & REPORTS Life Cycle Services Life Cycle Services (LCS) take the entire range of services Metso provides and conveniently bundles them into customizable, simply managed packages. These packages can range from the basics of supply and inventory management to more complete maintenance or operations solutions tailored to the needs of the customer. With newly added enhancements launched at MINExpo, Metso‘s LCS packages can help customers significantly reduce downtime and operational costs.

Crusher upgrades Metso‘s new generation of crusher upgrades aim to improve the safety and productivity of older models. Maintenance costs can be significantly reduced and crusher uptime increased through improved component design, extending service life and simplifying maintenance. The new generation of upgrades can be fitted to several of Metso‘s heritage branded crusher models, such as Symons.

New products Metso will introduce its new MHC(TM) Hydrocyclone and UltraFine(TM) Screen at MINExpo. These new products will make it easier for customers to adopt world-class wet fine classifying technologies to improve efficiency and profitability. Both products position Metso as a unique supplier of fine classification technologies designed to optimize mining applications.

This major mining event will also see the launch of Metso‘s heavy-duty MD Series mill discharge pumps for slurry pumping applications. In addition to these new products, Metso was presenting its energy-efficient comminution solution, combining the HRC(TM) high-pressure grinding roll with proven Vertimill® stirred milling technology. Metso also highlightrd its extensive offering of OEM spare and wear parts and regional service centers strategically located around the world and providing excellence in highquality OEM aftermarket repair service. For more information about Metso‘s range of advanced products and services for the mining industry, please have a look on: www.metso.com/MINExpo2016. About Metso Metso is a world leading industrial company serving the mining, aggregates, recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries. We help our customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability by using our unique knowledge, experienced people and innovative solutions to build new, sustainable ways of growing together. Our products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems to industrial valves and controls. Our customers are supported by a broad scope of services and a global network of over 80 service centers and about 6,400 services professionals. Metso has an uncompromising attitude towards safety. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland, and had net sales of about EUR 2.9 billion in 2015. Metso employs over 12,000 persons in more than 50 countries. Expect results.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Stephanie Kaminski Head of Marketing and Communications North America, Metso Corporation Tel. + 1 412.269.5298 Email: stephanie.kaminski@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President Global Communications Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com The theme for Metso‘s display at MINExpo International 2016 was Welcome to uptime. The new solutions presented at the event are focused on eliminating unplanned downtime, reducing expenses, and increasing productivity. (Photos: Metso)

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Metso introduces advanced solutions for fine classification in wet minerals processing

The new Metso MHCTM Series Hydrocyclone has been specifically designed for grinding circuit classification duties. (Photos: Metso)

n response to mining industry needs, Metso is introducing a new generation of fine classification technologies, the Metso MHCTM Series Hydrocyclone and the Metso UltraFine Screen. With this new offering, Metso is making it easier for customers to adopt next-generation, fine classification technologies to improve efficiency and profitability. Both products position Metso as a unique supplier of fine classification technologies capable of optimizing customer applications.

Supplying entire grinding circuit systems: The new MHC(TM) Series Hydrocyclone

new product improves Metso‘s existing equipment offering, which now covers the supply of entire grinding circuit systems to our customers. Horizontal and vertical grinding mills, instrumentation and controls, mill discharge pumps, slurry hose products, and now classification hydrocyclones are all available in Metso‘s offering.

Designed specifically for grinding circuit classification duties, the new MHCTM Series Hydrocyclone represents the next generation of hydrocyclones. Developed in collaboration with Metso‘s world-class simulation and modeling scientists, the design focuses on optimized process performance, superior wear component design, and improved ease of maintenance.

Addressing challenges today and tomorrow: The new Metso UltraFine Screen

These new hydrocyclones are ideal for classification duties ranging from primary grinding to fine regrinding applications across the full range of mineral types. The

In the area of wet fine screening classification, the new Metso UltraFine Screen provides one of the most accurate and cost-effective separation technologies

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NEWS & REPORTS through reduced energy and water consumption. It directly classifies particles by size via the physical dimensions of the screening media aperture. The improved separation efficiency and resulting reductions in material handling and comminution energy lead to substantial savings in the overall operating costs. Additionally, screening performance is less influenced by plant operational variability and can positively impact downstream recovery processes. Metsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s solution broadens the application of fine wet screening technologies in the industry. Thanks to the innovative design, with several patents pending, the Metso UltraFine screening technology is more accessible to various customers on a wider scale. The reduction in the overall capital expenditure needed and in the operating costs allows customers to quickly pay back the investment, leading to higher profitability. Relative to other fine screen technologies, Metsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s UltraFine Screen doubles the screening area of a single machine. This is achieved through its modular design consisting of up to ten individual screen decks nested together into a single vibrating assembly along with a feed distribution system to ensure accurate and even feed distribution across the width of each individual screen deck. This reduces the space and infrastructure required for integration into the plant.

About Metso Metso is a world leading industrial company serving the mining, aggregates, recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries. We help our customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability by using our unique knowledge, experienced people and innovative solutions to build new, sustainable ways of growing together. Our products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems to industrial valves and controls. Our customers are supported by a broad scope of services and a global network of over 80 service centers and about 6,400 services professionals. Metso has an uncompromising attitude towards safety. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland, and had net sales of about EUR 2.9 billion in 2015. Metso employs over 12,000 persons in more than 50 countries. Expect results. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Jonathan Allen Global Director, Screening products Metso Tel. +33 (0) 6 78 48 76 16 email: jonathan.allen@metso.com Thierry Monredon Product Manager, Hydrocyclones Metso Tel. +33 (0) 6 74 08 38 95 email: thierry.monredon@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President Global Communications Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

The new Metso UltraFine Screen provides one of the most accurate and cost-effective separation technologies through reduced energy and water consumption. (Photos: Metso)

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Metso introduces integrated approach for in-the-pit operations

Metso introduces integrated approach for inthe-pit operations. (Photos: Metso)

oday, mines are continuously being challenged to rethink how to shape their operations to be more sustainable and profitable. Metso‘s comprehensive inthe-pit solutions (ITPS) trim the operations by optimizing the entire process - from design to selection of machinery and to production. This results in a savings of water and energy, and a cost reduction of up to 35%. „The mining industry is continuously exploring not only new ways to mine at lower cost, but also new sustainable methods, technologies, and systems. Transportation of ore and waste is one of those areas: it can account for up to 50-60% of the operating cost of mining. If truck haulage can be minimized, significant savings can be achieved,“ says Erik Isokangas, Director, Metso In-thepit Solutions.

„Metso‘s in-the-pit solutions are an advanced option for conventional production processes where truck haulage is used. With these solutions it is possible to reduce overall costs by 15% to 35%. The savings mainly come from improved energy efficiency resulting from well-planned conveying, and reduced maintenance and labor costs,“ Isokangas adds.

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From concept to execution with industry-leading solutions Metso‘s sophisticated in-the-pit solutions offering includes concept and feasibility studies, design and engineering, equipment and systems, procurement and commissioning as well as maintenance and operation. The ITPS can also be connected to Metso‘s tailored Life Cycle Services (LCS) contracts. Metso can supply both fully mobile and semi-mobile in-the-pit crushing systems as well as conveying and material handling solutions to cater for different types of demand.

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NEWS & REPORTS A fully-mobile crushing system removes the reliance on truck haulage. An excavator loads material directly into the hopper of a LokotrackÂŽ mobile crushing plant. Crushed rock is then transported to an in-pit belt conveyor via mobile Lokolink conveyors. The conveyor carries crushed rock from the Lokotrack to a processing plant or waste dump. When blasting is performed, the Lokotrack and Lokolink conveyors move to a safe distance. After the blast, a wheel loader cleans the quarry floor and the Lokotrack plant moves to the new muck pile. Operation resumes with minimal production downtime. A semi-mobile crushing unit reduces the distance of truck haulage. Metsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s units are designed to be moved as a single device or disassembled into 4-6 smaller modules mounted on skids for easy transport. Typically, these crushing systems are moved every few years. This method leverages the flexibility of trucking operations while reducing the cost of long-distance haulage. The main applications are in operations where the mining is selective, where the ore body is heterogeneous or for capacities above 3,000 mtph for hard rock.

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About Metso Metso is a world leading industrial company serving the mining, aggregates, recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries. We help our customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability by using our unique knowledge, experienced people and innovative solutions to build new, sustainable ways of growing together. Our products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems to industrial valves and controls. Our customers are supported by a broad scope of services and a global network of over 80 service centers and about 6,400 services professionals. Metso has an uncompromising attitude towards safety. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland, and had net sales of about EUR 2.9 billion in 2015. Metso employs over 12,000 persons in more than 50 countries. Expect results. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Erik Isokangas Director, In-the-pit Solutions, Metso Tel. +61 47 772 8515, Email: erik.isokangas@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President, Global Communications, Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212, Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

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Metso MDR 300 slurry pump cuts downtime and power consumption in Turkey‘s only iron ore pelletizing facility

Metso MDR 300 slurry pump cuts downtime and power consumption in Turkey‘s only iron ore pelletizing facility. (Photos: Metso)

he largest steelmaker of Turkey, Erdemir Group, wanted to improve reliability and process efficiency of the iron ore pelletizing unit and selected Metso MD slurry pumps to do the job. With the help of the innovative Metso MDR 300 pump, Turkey‘s only iron ore pelletizing facility is able to maximize its production.

Designed specifically for grinding circuit classification d“Very high resistance to wear and lower power consumption results have decreased the labor for maintenance,“ says Tamer Sahin, Plant Maintenance Manager, Erdemir Group.

Industrial giant Erdemir Group was looking for ways to shorten the downtime in production at its Divrigi facility in central Turkey and the Metso MDR 300 pump, with wideranging technical features, turned out to be the perfect fit.

According to Mr. Sahin, the Metso MDR 300 has proven to be worthy of his praise. This is why the Turkish iron ore pelletizing facility intends to acquire another pump at breakneck speed.

The double adjust feature makes the Metso MDR 300 pump easy to use and sustain its high efficiency. Since installation, Erdemir‘s engineers estimate that the power consumption associated with this severe pump service has decreased 5-10% compared with the previous pump supplied by another company.

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NEWS & REPORTS Latest technology minimizes outages The Mill Discharge hard metal (MDM) and Mill Discharge rubber-lined (MDR) slurry pumps are the newest products to Metso‘s complete range of heavy duty slurry pumps. The Metso MD series answers today‘s market needs and demands for improved, sustained performance. Specifically designed for mill circuit applications, the Metso MD series offer consistent operation between mill shutdowns. „We are pleased that the customer counts on our expertise and that our pump offering met their needs. Reliable pumps are crucial in maximizing the process availability and increasing production efficiency. Our strong pump services expertise will also allow us to provide the needed predictive and preventative maintenance activities that our customers need and deserve“, says Jim Board, Senior Vice President, Metso Mining Flow Control.

Low maintenance costs and heavy duty design Recent technical innovations, coupled with the highest quality abrasion resistant wear materials, make Metso mill discharge slurry pumps long-lasting and reliable. The MD series consists of the latest high-performance materials that resist abrasion, corrosion and erosion, consistent hydraulic design that limits inlet velocity at best efficiency point, and a modular design that provides flexibility and optimization for continuous pump performance.

Metso Corporation Jim Board Senior Vice President Metso Mining Flow Control Tel. +1 717 659 1743 Email: jim.board@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President Global Communications Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

About the customer Industrial giant Erdemir Group is Turkey‘s largest steelmaker that exports to more than 40 countries. The company produces 50% of Turkish iron ore output and meets 20% of the country‘s iron ore demand. Erdemir‘s iron ore pelletizing facility is located in Divrigi, Sivas region, in central Turkey.

Metso MDR 300 slurry pump cuts downtime and power consumption in Turkey‘s only iron ore pelletizing facility. (Photos: Metso)

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NEWS & REPORTS Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH

LTM 11200-9.1 hoists excavators over the roofs of Lyon – S.E Levage places its trust in Liebherr for used cranes as well

The LTM 11200-9.1 hoists a Liebherr excavator and equipment over the roofs of Lyon (Photos: Liebherr)

• S.E Levage operates the largest telescopic mobile crane in France • LTM 11200-9.1 hoists Liebherr excavators weighing up to 58 tonnes into a yard • New Liebherr used machine portal available on the internet

Ehingen / Donau (Germany), September 2016 – Since April this year French crane contractor S.E Levage has been operating the largest telescopic mobile crane in the country, a Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1. S.E Levage decided to buy a used crane. And since buying a used crane involves a good deal of trust, S.E Levage bought direct from the manufacturer, from Liebherr. The LTM 112009.1 was completely refurbished and finished in the customer‘s colours with full livery. Crane driver Christophe Thenery says: „The crane was like new when we took delivery at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen. For its fourth job the LTM 11200-9.1 had to go to the centre of Lyon. Two Liebherr excavators had to be hoisted into a yard for demolition work. The 9-axle machine was assembled with 160 tonnes of ballast to hoist the loads of up to 58 tonnes. The road width between the historic buildings allowed all the outriggers to be fully extended for a support base of 13 metres x 13 metres. The Y telescopic guying was

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installed and the boom extended to 70 metres to enable the crane to hoist the heavy excavators and equipment high over the buildings.

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NEWS & REPORTS The Y guying enables enormous increases in lifting capacity (Photos: Liebherr)

used.liebherr.com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Liebherr used machine portal available on the internet Customers can find a wide range of used cranes, earthmoving machines, attachments and spare parts at Liebherr. From used machines to accessories, Liebherr sells lowcost alternatives to new products. In addition to Liebherr machines, the range also includes models from other manufacturers. Liebherr recently gave its online machine portal for used cranes used.liebherr.com a thorough overhaul. All the used cranes available for sale from the company are now available on this internet platform. Improved filter options enable users to select and find the machines they need with greater accuracy. Users also have the facility to place products onto their personal wishlist on the new website. This enables them to compare the main data of a range of cranes. The new web design

LTM 11200-9.1 telescopic mobile crane â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a mobile crane for universal use The LTM 11200-9.1 is the most powerful telescopic mobile crane on the market. At the same time its telescopic boom is one of the longest in the world at 100 metres. Lattice extensions and a luffing jib enable it to achieve hoist heights of up to 188 metres. The Liebherr 9-axle crane stands out due to its enormous operational flexibility. In addition to wind turbine applications, it is ideal for a very wide range of jobs in industry and for infrastructure projects. Significant increases in lifting capacity can be achieved using the Y telescopic guying. The 1200-tonne machine also has a luffing lattice jib up to 126 metres in length to tackle particularly high hoist heights or radii.

Enough space for full outrigger width on the road between the historic buildings (Photos: Liebherr)

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makes it possible to include many more photographs than previously, including large format ones. This enables potential customers to gain a better impression of the used cranes.

The LTM 11200-9.1 is ballasted with 160 tonnes of counterweights (Photos: Liebherr)

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Crane and heavy haulage contractor S.E Levage French crane and heavy haulage contractor S.E Levage employs 85 people and has seven branches in the Rhone Alpes region and one in Geneva, Switzerland. Its fleet consists of 14 mobile cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 35 to 1200 tonnes, with over 30 of them bearing the Liebherr logo. The company also has 18 loading cranes and 10 heavy haulage units. .

Liebherr Liebherr is not only one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s largest manufacturers of construction machinery. The more than 41,500 employees also help to shape technological advances in many other industries. The Liebherr Group is still managed by the Liebherr family. Liebherr shapes technological advances in many areas. The eleven divisions of the Liebherr Group and the wide product

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Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH Ehingen / Donau Germany www.liebherr.com Wolfgang Beringer Telefon: +49 7391 502-3663 E-Mail: wolfgang.beringer@liebherr.com Internet: www.Liebherr.com

range are the result of decades of experience and in-depth expert knowledge. The exchange of know-how and information between the product divisions promotes innovative ideas and cross-industry developments. Liebherr is not only one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s largest manufacturers of construction machinery, it also enjoy success in many other industries. The extraordinarily large range of products is the result of gradual development. It extends to a total of eleven product segments which Liebherr developed by its own means.

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ContiTech:

ContiTech AG

ContiTech Promotes Implementation of German Beer Purity Law by Ensuring Purity in Processes • 500 years of the German Beer Purity Law: No product purity without process purity • Factors for hygienic and taste-free hose lines • Targeted dialog with master brewers

The international industrial partner ContiTech helps breweries comply with the German Beer Purity Law, which is now 500 years old. When it comes to ensuring product purity in all phases of the process chain, the cleanliness of the brewing equipment is just as important as the ingredients. In order to ensure hygienic, taste-free and durable connections for transporting fresh, flavorful and healthy beer, clearly defined factors need to be observed. That is why, as the German Beer Purity Law marks this major anniversary, ContiTech is addressing master brewers directly in a broad-based marketing and information campaign with the aim of conveying extensive product expertise. The focus here is on the right selection of hose material and fittings, care in cleaning and disinfecting the hose lines, and the benefits of regular inspections. This is very important since sensitive areas such as the food and beverage industry also demand that users know a great deal about legal regulations and safe cleaning and disinfection of the hoses. ContiTech’s engineers are constantly thinking about the best formula for this. The result is the Purple Snake. In addition to its high degree of purity, this hose also displays impressive robustness, durability, and an optimum price/performance ratio over its entire service life.

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The Purple Snake guarantees process purity: The globally renowned brewing hose features a white, highly effective special inner lining that guarantees a hygienically clean connection between barrels and brewing vessels, in bottling systems or on beer tank trucks (Photo: ContiTech)

Further information on the topic of food safety and hygiene can also be found on the website www. reinheitsgebot-500jahre.de. ContiTech is also inviting brewers to use social networks to discuss the extended definition of the German Beer Purity Law.

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

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Continental Expands Product Portfolio for Agribusiness by New Drive Belts for Farm Machinery

• New Agridur product range available worldwide from October 2016 • Drive belts meet highest requirements for agricultural applications • Investments in technology and know-how underline importance of agribusiness

Agridur drive belts provide a highly reliable power transmission in farm machines – even in harsh environmental conditions such as dirt, dust and moisture. (Photo: ContiTech)

International technology company Continental is intensifying its activities in agribusiness and expanding its product portfolio by drive belts, which have been particularly developed for farm machines. “The demand for agricultural products for the growing world population is rising continually. Accordingly, the need for components in agricultural applications increases. We can transfer our experience from other industries excellently to the agricultural sector – that’s our great advantage,” says Regina Arning, Head of the Industry segment at the ContiTech Power Transmission Group. The new belts are sold worldwide from October 2016 under the product range Continental Agridur.

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NEWS & REPORTS Agridur drive belts meet the high requirements of the agricultural industry and provide a highly reliable power transmission in farm machines – even in harsh environmental conditions such as dirt, dust and moisture. In extreme weather conditions such as heat and cold, drought and rain, as well as in direct sunlight, the belts convince due to their high efficiency. In addition, lubrication can be dispensed with – this helps to reduce the maintenance costs of farm machinery. “Our belts convince through energy efficiency and low maintenance, high reliability and a long service life,” Arning explains the benefits. ContiTech also designs the Agridur drive belts for strong power transmission under full load. For this purpose, the company is intensifying development and investing in new technology and expertise. In addition, ContiTech supports its customers in the design and construction of belts in order to offer them custom-fit solutions, tailored to their individual needs. The introduction of Agridur drive belts also brings further advantages: as an optimized warehouse program enables faster delivery times result. ContiTech has also hired two new branch manager for the agricultural sector that will intensify and expand direct contacts with new and existing customers. This underlines once again the importance of this business branch. For decades ContiTech has met the needs of various industry branches with tailor-made drive solutions. The introduction of Agridur drive belts takes place as part of a global off-highway initiative of the Continental Corporation.

Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2015, the corporation generated sales of €39.2 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs approximately 215,000 people in 55 countries. As a division in the Continental group, ContiTech is one of the world‘s leading industrial specialists. Its customers can be found in key industries such as machine and plant engineering, mining, the agricultural industry, and the automotive industry. With around 43,000 employees in 44 countries, the company uses its development and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastic, metal, textile, and electronic components to combine these with individual services. ContiTech always thinks in terms of customer-friendly and environmentally-friendly solutions – going well and truly beyond its roots as a producer of rubber products. With sales of €5.4 billion (2015), this international technology partner is active with core branches in Europe, Asia, NAFTA, and South America.

The company offers an extensive portfolio for offhighway applications, consisting of components, systems and solutions, which make agricultural, constructional and transport machines and vehicles safer, more efficient, cleaner and more comfortable.

Agridur drive belts provide a highly reliable power transmission in farm machines – even in harsh environmental conditions such as dirt, dust and moisture. (Photo: ContiTech)

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Caterpillar

Caterpillar Sponsors Hackathon to Create Innovative Solutions for Boosting Mining Equipment Operator Performance

Caterpillar Sponsors Hackathon to Create Innovative Solutions for Boosting Mining Equipment Operator Performance(Photos: Caterpillar)

Software developers, data scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs will convene in San Francisco from September 23-25, 2016 for a 54-hour hackathon sponsored by Caterpillar and Unearthed, an Australia-based open innovation organization for the global resources sector. The hackathon format brings together creative problem solvers and industry experts who work in teams under intense time pressure to propose prototype solutions to industry challenges. “Caterpillar is pleased to sponsor Unearthed San Francisco,” said Tony Johnson, marketing manager for Caterpillar Global Mining, Surface Mining & Technology Division. “It’s especially fitting to host this event just prior to MINExpo where Caterpillar will showcase a strategy of continuous innovation,” “The Unearthed organization has inspired more than 1,000 innovators to attack problems in the global resources sector, and in the process, at least 150 promising solutions

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have been produced,” said Roberto Ortega, Innovation Incubator, Caterpillar. “We’re excited to put that kind of energy and imagination to work on behalf of our customers.” Among the innovations emerging from Unearthed events are novel sensors and analytics for preventing oversize material from blocking the crushers on iron ore sites, predictive algorithms that dramatically reduce the need for lab sampling, and wearable devices that

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NEWS & REPORTS improve workplace safety. Some of the mining and oil & gas companies taking advantage of this approach include BHP Billiton, Iluka Resources, Newcrest, Rio Tinto and Woodside. “The global resources sector faces unprecedented pressure to improve the efficiency and sustainability of its operations, and at the same time it will see nearly $1 trillion of impact from new technologies in the decade ahead,” explained Justin Strharsky, director of Unearthed. “We are helping industry adapt by creating opportunities for entrepreneurs.”

The task at hand In San Francisco, Caterpillar will challenge hackathon participants to propose innovative ways to use telematics data and real-time coaching to improve surface mining truck operator performance. “Operator technique has a profound effect on productivity, fuel efficiency, component life and operating costs,” explained Johnson. “Our customers spend a lot of

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time and resources on traditional training activities, but we believe we can augment their work with data, analytics and real-time feedback.” Using several large datasets from Caterpillar, hackathon participants will spend the weekend exploring how the information could be used to improve operator performance, predict potential problems, reward desired behavior and reduce machine misuse. Caterpillar subject matter experts will be on hand to provide industry perspective. At the end of the session, teams will have five minutes to present their ideas and five minutes to respond to questions from a panel of judges. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top prototypes. The first-place team will be featured in a video shown at MINExpo 2016, the world’s premier mining equipment and technology exhibition. “We expect that the solutions provided by the hackathon participants will be applicable to surface and underground mining equipment,” Ortega said. “In the spirit of innovation, Caterpillar Sponsors Hackathon to Create Innovative Solutions for Boosting Mining Equipment Operator Performance(Photos: Caterpillar)

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NEWS & REPORTS the solutions are likely to be applicable to most types of heavy equipment and not limited to mining applications.” “The hackathon is just one more way we’re putting the latest tools, processes and ideas to work for Caterpillar customers—helping them improve safety, increase production efficiency and reduce costs,” Johnson concluded.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Caterpillar Trade Press Media Representatives Americas Sharon Holling: Holling_Sharon_L@cat.com Johanna Kelly: Kelly_Johanna_L@cat.com Europe, Africa, Middle East Francine Shore: Shore_Francine_m@cat.com General Email: Cat_Trade_Press@cat.com

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Caterpillar Inc. For 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 2015 sales and revenues of $47.011 billion, Caterpillar is the world’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 - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. Our vision for innovation started in California in 1925 – long before Silicon Valley became the technology hub it is today. With an unmatched team and a pioneering spirit driving us forward we have one goal in mind: customer success. Our focus is on the future, we work with our customers around the clock and around the world to meet their ever-changing needs. The innovation and durability of our products ensures reliability in any situation. If your business can dream it, let us help you make it a reality.

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Caterpillar Cat® 794 AC Mining Truck Proves Performance

Cat 794 AC truck being loaded by Cat 6060 hydraulic shovel (Photos: Caterpillar)

Caterpillar’s newest large mining truck, the 794 AC, makes its mining show debut at MINExpo 2016. The 291-tonne (320-ton) capacity truck uses a combination of proven designs—a chassis design that has accumulated about 18 million operating hours and power train design that has racked up three million hours. The truck design focuses on class leading productivity while delivering proven reliability and simple serviceability.

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NEWS & REPORTS Following extensive field testing, controlled rollout of the new truck started last year. To date, the 794 AC is operating in four countries—working in applications ranging from deep pit copper in western USA to coal and copper in South America. Mechanical availability of the 794 AC has averaged 90% or better from the introduction and has continued to improve with every new site introduction. The drive system is designed to power the larger Cat® 795F AC, which has demonstrated drive train component life of more than 30,000 hours. Due to the efficient, fully integrated Cat power train and machine configuration, the 794 AC has proven to be faster on grade than the competition. The new truck also features four-corner wet disc brakes as well as dynamic braking for stable handling and fast stopping. The 794 AC has industry leading retarding capability in its size class with 4086 kW (5,480 hp) of continuous retarding. Operators of the 794 AC state that they like operating the truck. They specifically cite fast speed on grade and the confidence the braking and retarding system gives them. Maintenance employees, too, provide positive feedback.

Technicians at mines running the truck consistently praise the 794 AC for its simplicity and ample access for servicing tasks.

Optimized for the application The 794 AC is designed and built to minimize total costs. The 794 AC is a true 291-tonne (320-ton) truck, as it accommodates additional weight allowances for options and body liners—so the truck can be fitted for superior durability without significant negative effects on production. The 794 AC uses the Cat C175-16 engine and a proven Cat AC power train. System power is adaptable to accommodate changes in production targets and to work seamlessly in mixed fleets where truck speed differences can reduce productivity. Three power options—2050, 2312 and 2610 kW (2750, 3100 and 3500 hp)—are available using the same engine. High altitude configurations are also available. Cat 794 AC hauling (Photos: Caterpillar)

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NEWS & REPORTS The Cat High Efficiency (HE) Body is sized and configured to meet the specific needs of the mine, dictated by fragmentation, abrasion, cohesion and the loading tool. The 794 AC body is integral to the truck and is sized to meet the payload requirements without compromising vehicle balance, braking or control.

Caterpillar Inc. For 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 2015 sales and revenues of $47.011 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 - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. Our vision for innovation started in California in 1925 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; long before Silicon Valley became the technology hub it is today. With an unmatched team and a pioneering spirit driving us forward we have one goal in mind: customer success. Our focus is on the future, we work with our customers around the clock and around the world to meet their ever-changing needs. The innovation and durability of our products ensures reliability in any situation. If your business can dream it, let us help you make it a reality.

Cat 794 AC with operator on stairs (Photos: Caterpillar)

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Caterpillar Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance

Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance (Photos: Caterpillar)

• Ritchie Bros. to Become Preferred Provider to Caterpillar and Participating Dealers for Caterpillar Equipment Upon Closing of Ritchie Bros.’ Acquisition of IronPlanet • Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Caterpillar’s IoT Connectivity Offerings for Used Equipment Owners VANCOUVER, B.C. and PEORIA, IL, August 2016 – Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest industrial auctioneer and a leading equipment distributor (NYSE & TSX: RBA), and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance agreement. The strategic alliance is expected to deliver significant benefits to both companies, Caterpillar’s independent dealers and their respective customers, continuing an accelerated delivery of Caterpillar’s Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity offerings to improve customer fleet utilization. Under the terms of the agreement, Ritchie Bros. will become Caterpillar’s preferred global partner for live onsite and online auctions with respect to used Caterpillar equipment, and will complement Caterpillar’s existing dealer channels. Ritchie Bros. will provide Caterpillar and its dealers with access to proprietary auction platforms, software and other value-added services, thereby enhancing the exchange of information and services between customers, dealers and suppliers. The strategic alliance is also expected to strengthen Ritchie Bros.’ relationship with Caterpillar’s independent dealers around the world by providing them enhanced and continued access to a global auction marketplace to sell their used equipment. Ritchie Bros. also announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment and other durable asset sales, of which Caterpillar and its dealers own a minority position. The combined company, with its trusted

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brands, will deliver a multi-channel marketplace that will provide a full range of equipment asset management and disposition solutions. The new strategic alliance between Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar replaces and expands on existing agreements in place between Caterpillar, its dealers and IronPlanet. The new strategic alliance will become effective when Ritchie Bros. completes its acquisition of IronPlanet, which is subject to regulatory clearances and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. “Ritchie Bros. is proud to enter into this historic alliance, which will strengthen our relationship with Caterpillar, its dealers and end users, as well as help expand our global reach and footprint,” said Ravi Saligram, Chief Executive Officer of Ritchie Bros. “Our marketing capabilities, unrivaled suite of technology and powerful multi-channel transactional platforms will add tremendous value and make us a trusted strategic partner to the Caterpillar family.”

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NEWS & REPORTS “A key element of our digital strategy is connecting more products in our customers’ fleets, allowing us to help improve their productivity, increase safety and drive sustainability. This alliance will ensure that more used equipment buyers have access to our best-in-class products, digital offerings and world class customer support through the Cat dealer network,” said Rob Charter, group president with responsibility for Caterpillar’s Customer and Dealer Support. “Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar are beginning an exciting new chapter in our relationship to better serve our global customers.” The strategic alliance between Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar will have an initial five-year term. After completing the acquisition of IronPlanet, Ritchie Bros. will operate live onsite auctions at participating Caterpillar dealers’ locations under the Cat Auction Services brand and also encompass Ritchie Bros.’ other onsite and online brands.

About Ritchie Bros.: Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, and one of the world’s largest sellers of used equipment for the construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, forestry and other industries. Ritchie Bros.TM asset management and disposition solutions include live unreserved public auctions with on-site and online bidding; EquipmentOneTM, an online auction marketplace; Mascus, a global online equipment listing service; private negotiated sales through Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty; and a range of ancillary services, including financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. Ritchie Bros. has operations in 19 countries, including 45 auction sites worldwide. Learn more at rbauction.com, EquipmentOne. com, mascus.com, rbauction.com/privatetreaty and rbauction.com/financing. Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance (Photos: Caterpillar)

About Caterpillar: For 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 2015 sales and revenues of $47.011 billion, Caterpillar is the world’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 Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.

About IronPlanet: IronPlanet is a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets and an innovative participant in the multi-billion dollar used equipment market. Founded in 1999 to transform the global used equipment market, IronPlanet has built a database of more than 1.5 million registered users worldwide. IronPlanet connects buyers and sellers of used equipment with its exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification and family of brands, including IronPlanet®, GovPlanet®, TruckPlanet®, Cat Auction Services, Kruse Energy & Equipment AuctioneersSM, allEquip® and Asset Appraisal ServicesSM. IronPlanet is backed by Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Caterpillar and Volvo. For more information, visit www.ironplanet.com.

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New M Series Medium Wheel Loaders Feature Added Power, Greater Fuel Efficiency, DriveTrain Refinement, Operator Comfort and Safety Enhancements

New M Series Medium Wheel Loaders Feature Added Power, Greater Fuel Efficiency, DriveTrain Refinement, Operator Comfort and Safety Enhancements (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new CatÂŽ M Series medium wheel loadersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;950M, 962M, 966M and 972M meet U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. These new loaders apply proven technologies systematically and strategically to meet your high expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and long service life. The new M Series medium wheel loaders are more powerful and fuel-efficient than predecessor models, featuring significant drive-train and hydraulic-system refinement, operator-safety and convenience enhancements, proven Z-bar linkage, Cat Performance Series buckets, and options such as differential locks, ride control, and Cat Connect Technologies. Optional Aggregate Handler configurations offer slightly higher payload capability for loose aggregate rehandling. These configurations enable efficient bucket size and payload pass matches to common truck payload targets and enhanced efficiency in load and carry applications.

Reliability Utilizing rigorous design and machine validation processes have delivered unmatched reliability, durability and high uptime for generations. Components used to build Cat wheel loaders are designed and manufactured to Caterpillar quality standards to ensure maximum performance even in extreme operating conditions.

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system maintains torque flow during range shifts for faster acceleration on ramps and smoother shifts in the transmission’s direct-drive mode.

Heavy duty components, such as the Caterpillar designed ACERT™ engine, transmission and axles, reduce the risk of premature wear resulting in increased uptime and reduce operating costs over the lifetime of the machine. The 950M and 962M use a productive and fuel-efficient Cat C7.1 ACERT engine, and the 966M and 972M use the Cat C9.3 ACERT engine. Net power ratings range from 185 to 222 kW (252 to 298 horsepower) and approximate operating weights from 19 000 to 25 000 kg (42,000 to 51,000 pounds). These power-dense engines use a combination of proven electronic, fuel-injection and air-systems.

Productivity The updated and refined Cat ACERT engines offer increased engine power by 22 percent in the 950M, 8 percent in the 962M, 10 percent in the 966M and 5 percent in the 972M (compared to H series) t o greatly improve machine performance a n d response. The 950M and 962M use a countershaft power-shift transmission, the 966M and 972M a 4F/4R planetary power-shift. A high-capacity converter in all models uses a lock-up for efficient high-speed performance, the Caterpillar Advanced Productivity Electronically Controlled (APEC) control

The redesigned axles feature on-theg o disc-type differential locks to improve tractive ability in these applications thereby increasing productivity. These models come standard with front axle differential locks which are manually activated by a switch on the floor. Optional fully automatic front and rear axle differential locks operate by measuring differences in axle speeds and require no operator intervention to activate. These disc-type differential locks will reduce tire scuffing compared to other traction aids further reducing operating costs for customers. Axles for the M Series models feature modifications that reduce parasitic loads and enhance positive lubrication. In addition, the Integrated Braking System (IBS) regulates downshifting in proportion to the required braking force, resulting in smoother downshifts and increased deceleration control. The IBS prolongs brake life, lengthens axle-oil change intervals, reduces axleoil temperatures, and improves transmission-neutralizer performance—resulting in faster cycles.

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NEWS & REPORTS The 950M and 962M feature an optimized Z-Bar linkage that combines optimized bucket performance and visibility with parallel lift capabilities. To expand the versatility of all M Series models with work tools such as forks, grapple buckets, dozer blades, rakes, and plows, the available Cat Fusion Coupler System allows fast tool changes and provides performance virtually identical to pin-on tools. The coupler’s advanced wedging mechanism creates a tight, rattle-free attachment and long service life.

Fuel efficiency The new models are not only up to 22 percent more powerful, but are also feature up to 10 percent less fuel consumption for the 950M/962M and up to 15 percent less fuel consumption for the 966M/972M compared with H Series predecessors. The machines are designed to conserve fuel while maintaining performance, and an ondemand fan further enhances fuel efficiency and lowers sound levels. In addition, the engine-idle-management system saves fuel by matching engine speed to the load, and the engine-idle-shutdown system stops the engine after a pre-set idling interval, not only saving fuel, but also reducing hour accumulation, which helps extend service intervals and warranty. The efficient load-sensing hydraulic system features proportional flow for fast, smooth hydraulic response with optimum controllability. The system is designed to deliver more engine power to the wheels at partial hydraulic flow, allowing faster cycle times in load-and-carry and ramp operations, as well as higher rimpull when digging.

Operator comfort and safety The new best-in-class operator environment features four post Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) cab providing unmatched comfort, visibility, and efficiency. Seat-mounted, electro-hydraulic implement controls and programmable (in-cab) kick-outs provide optimum worktool control, complemented by automatic cylinder snubbing that enhance hydraulic performance. New, streamlined control panel includes easy to reach highly utilized machine controls to increase operator efficiency. Powerful heating and air-conditioning systems keep operators comfortable in any climate. Viscous mounts to reduce vibration and cabin sound levels. For added safety, stair-like steps along with a large entry door to the cab reduce the angle of entry, and grab bars provide safe access to machine platforms. Floor-to-

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ceiling glass in the windshield, large mirrors with spot mirrors, and a rear-vision camera combine to provide all-around visibility. A new ride-control system with dual accumulators allows faster cycles, improved material retention, and a smooth ride for the operator.

Durability The front and rear frames of the new M Series models are fabricated of high-strength materials for longterm durability, robotically welded to ensure reliable performance, and designed to dissipate forces associated with aggressive loading and digging. The articulating hitch system, joining front and rear frames, provides exceptional bearing-force capacity. Field-proven Z-bar front linkage produces optimum bucket and boom forces, and the Cat Performance Series buckets are designed to provide excellent penetration into the pile, high breakout forces, superior roll back angles, and faster cycle times, resulting in extended tire life, superior fuel efficiency, and exceptional production capabilities. Improved hydraulic-hose routing reduces potential wear. Full-flow filtration, with additional loop filtration, extends component life.

Serviceability The one-piece tilting hood with side and rear doors provides easy access to daily fluid level checks and fueling points. Electrical and hydraulic service centers provide grouped, ground-level access to such items as S•O•SSM (Scheduled Oil Sampling) ports that facilitate collecting fluid samples at optimum points in a circulating system. The new external caliper disc parking brakes are easily accessible for inspection and service. The updated cooling system is readily accessible for clean out and maintenance; the hydraulic-oil cooler and air-conditioner cores swing out providing easy access to both sides for cleaning.

Technology Cat LINK technologies, such as the Product Link™ system, help fleet owners manage equipment productivity and lower owning and operating costs through the online VisionLink® interface, which tracks critical items, such as location, hours, fuel usage, diagnostic codes, and idle time.

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NEWS & REPORTS Cat PAYLOAD technology, such as optional Cat Production Measurement system, accurately weighs materials being loaded and hauled to improve productivity, reduce overloading, and track material movement. Provides simple, accurate, on-the-go weighing to assist operators in delivering exact loads and working more efficiently. The intuitive user interface, within standard touch screen display, provides essential payload information in an easy-to-read, user-friendly format. Site managers can wirelessly access data via the VisionLink web portal to measure production and monitor efficiency. Cat DETECT technology, such as the integrated rear vision camera, enhances visibility behind machine to help operators work safely. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Caterpillar Trade Press Media Representatives Americas Sharon Holling: Holling_Sharon_L@cat.com Johanna Kelly: Kelly_Johanna_L@cat.com

Caterpillar Inc. For 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 2015 sales and revenues of $47.011 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 - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. Our vision for innovation started in California in 1925 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; long before Silicon Valley became the technology hub it is today. With an unmatched team and a pioneering spirit driving us forward we have one goal in mind: customer success. Our focus is on the future, we work with our customers around the clock and around the world to meet their ever-changing needs. The innovation and durability of our products ensures reliability in any situation. If your business can dream it, let us help you make it a reality.

Europe, Africa, Middle East Francine Shore: Shore_Francine_m@cat.com General Email: Cat_Trade_Press@cat.com

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New Cat® 14M3 Motor Grader Has Larger Engine, Increased Fuel Efficiency, and Enhanced Features for Performance, Durability, and Safety

New Cat® 14M3 Motor Grader Has Larger Engine, Increased Fuel Efficiency, and Enhanced Features for Performance, Durability, and Safety (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new Cat® 14M3 motor grader builds on the solid design of predecessor models with a larger engine, increased fuel efficiency, improved machine balance, enhanced transmission performance, advanced electro-hydraulic steering, more powerful telematics, and added operator-safety/convenience features. An easily maintained drawbar-circle-moldboard assembly is designed for productive performance in a range of applications, and long-term durability of major structures combines with low operating costs and serviceability to provide optimum value.

Premium features The Cat C13 ACERT™ engine replaces the C11 engine in predecessor models and features an ECO mode that boosts fuel economy by limiting the engine’s high-idle speed to 1,750 rpm in working gears, while maintaining machine power. ECO-mode savings are especially significant when working at high idle in light to moderate applications in gears 3R to 5F. The 14M3’s lift arm and center shift assembly use a single, heavy duty steel casting designed to dissipate working forces, and the rear frame features two bumper castings and thick hitch plates. A series of patented, easily installed “top-adjust” metallic or nonmetallic wear strips and wear inserts ensure that drawbar-circle-moldboard components maintain a “factory-tight” condition that

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promotes high quality work and significantly reduces operating costs. An adjustable circle drive also assists in maintaining assembly tightness and further reduces service time and costs. The standard Variable Horsepower system is designed to closely match power requirements in all gears, and the Consistent-Power-To-Ground feature automatically changes engine power levels to compensate for coolingfan losses, resulting in consistent power delivery in all ambient temperatures and working conditions. The C13 ACERT engine is available in three versions to suit emissions standards in the area of use. All emissions solutions are transparent to the operator and do not interrupt working cycles.

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proportional hydraulic flow enables all implements to operate simultaneously with consistent speed at consistent engine speeds.

The 14M3’s 8F/6R power-shift transmission has a wide operating range for application flexibility and maximum productivity. The Cat Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS) enhances gear-to-gear shifting by maintaining consistent torque flow and smoothing shift points. The Shuttle-Shift feature enables directional shifts without slowing engine speed or using the inching pedal, and an available Autoshift system allows programming shift points to best match requirements of specific applications. An engine-over-speed-protection system prevents downshifting at excessive ground speeds, and the standard automatic differential lock disengages during turns and reengages during straight travel, simplifying operation and protecting the power train.

Blade-float features allow the entire blade to follow ground contour, or the toe of the blade can follow a hard surface, while the remaining cylinder is controlled manually. A 14-foot (4.3-m) moldboard is standard; a 16-foot (4.9-m) version is optional. A range of cutting edges and bits are available, as are a three-shank ripper, scarifier, and snow plow and snow-wing options.

Integrated Technologies A fully scalable, factory integrated Cat GRADE with Cross Slope system allows operators to easily maintain desired cross slope by automatically controlling one side New Cat® 14M3 Motor Grader Has Larger Engine, Increased Fuel Efficiency, and Enhanced Features for Performance, Durability, and Safety (Photos: Caterpillar)

For added braking capability, hydraulically actuated, oilcooled, disc brakes at each tandem wheel feature larger brake discs and piston areas, compared with predecessor models. Also, separate oil supplies for braking and implement systems eliminate cross-contamination, reduce heat, and extend system-component life. An available compression brake enhances the 14M3’s overall stopping power.  The 14M3’s load-sensing hydraulic system incorporates advanced electro-hydraulic operation for precise, responsive implement control. Proportional Priority Pressure-Compensating valves provide different flow rates for the head and rod ends of the cylinders, further ensuring consistent, predictable control. Balanced,

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of the blade. In addition, newly patented Stable Grade and Auto Articulation technologies improve operator performance and productivity. Stable Grade detects and reduces machine bounce during operation while Auto Articulation improves maneuverability and performance in tight working spaces and enhances operator comfort. Cat Advanced Control Joysticks are optional with Cat GRADE with Cross Slope, and they also allow precise operation with AccuGrade™ and when using snow wings. The Advanced Control Joysticks allow the operator to configure auxiliary hydraulic functions safely and effectively without removing either hand from the controls, which results in decreased operator fatigue and increased productivity. More effective fleet management is placed in the machine owner’s hands with the Cat Product Link™ telematics system. The system allows remote monitoring of machine location, fuel usage, machine performance and fault codes via the secure VisionLink® user interface.

Intuitive joystick controllers in the 14M3 replace the multiple levers and steering wheel of conventional motor graders, reducing hand and arm movement by up to 78 percent for less operator fatigue. The logical control pattern allows any operator to quickly become productive. Steering is speed-sensitive, becoming less sensitive at higher speeds, and a secondary steering system engages automatically if required. Selectable blade-lift modes—fine, normal, and coarse— match blade control to the application, and the “Returnto-Center” system automatically restores straight-frame travel from any articulation angle. The 14M3’s large windows provide excellent all-around visibility, and the optional rearview camera enhances sight lines to the rear. The standard suspension seat features side bolsters for comfortable side-slope operation, and heated/ventilated seats are available. The high-capacity HVAC system pressurizes and dehumidifies the cab for year-round comfort.

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NEWS & REPORTS Machine service/technology Service intervals for the 14M3 have been extended, including 500-hour engine-oil changes and 2,000-hour transmission and differential oil changes. Most routine maintenance points are accessible from ground level, LED lights are available for the engine compartment, and wear indicators allow brake wear to be measured during routine service without removing brake pods. Oil-sampling taps are easily accessed, as are pressure taps for various systems.

General Email: Cat_Trade_Press@cat.com New Cat® 14M3 Motor Grader Has Larger Engine, Increased Fuel Efficiency, and Enhanced Features for Performance, Durability, and Safety (Photos: Caterpillar)

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Building the world we want to live in:

Volvo Construction Equipment unveils futuristic innovations to drive sustainability and change

Volvo Construction Equipment‘s concept HX1 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier and the LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader (Photo: Volvo Construction Equipment)

olvo Construction Equipment showcased a range of futuristic concepts and innovations from electromobility to intelligent machines and total site solutions at the company’s Xploration Forum in Eskilstuna, Sweden.

Excitement was in the air at Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) Xploration Forum, where hundreds of customers, members of the international press, government representatives and academics were given an exclusive look at a host of ground-breaking technology that has the potential to transform the industry. Highlights at the event, which was held between September 9th-14th, included: unveiling the LX1 prototype hybrid wheel loader – a machine with the potential to improve fuel efficiency by up to 50%, demonstrations of a prototype autonomous wheel loader and articulated hauler working together, and an electric site solution that showcased the new concept HX1 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier. The electric site project aims to transform the quarry and aggregates industry by reducing carbon emissions by up to 95% and total cost of

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ownership by up to 25%. All of the innovations shown at the Xploration Forum are ongoing research projects that aren’t commercially available at this stage.

Innovating for a sustainable future “In line with the Volvo Group’s vision to be the most desired and successful transport solution provider in the world, Volvo CE is committed to contributing to sustainable development,” commented Martin Weissburg, Member of the Volvo Group Executive Board and President of Volvo CE, at the international press conference held during the Xploration Forum. “At Volvo CE we are developing technologies connected to electromobility, intelligent

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machines and total site solutions that will benefit our customers and the environment by contributing to increased machine performance, productivity, efficiency, safety and sustainability. Our future products and services will play an important part in building a sustainable society. “Volvo CE is at the forefront of technological development,” he continued. “Each year, the Volvo Group invests billions of Swedish Kronor in research and development to drive the evolution of new innovations. We organize events such as the Xploration Forum because we want to share our exciting projects and concepts with the world. Although this technology may be years away from – or may never enter – production, it will undoubtedly influence our future offering and has the potential to transform the construction industry as we know it. The progress our engineers are making is exciting.”

Technology challenge: Triple Zero, 10x The Xploration Forum, which builds on the Innovation Forum Volvo CE held in 2013, was designed to underscore the company’s position as the innovation pioneer of the construction equipment industry. “We’ve set ourselves four key technology challenges that we call Triple Zero and 10x: zero emissions, zero accidents, zero unplanned stops and 10x higher efficiency,” explained Weissburg.

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Volvo Construction Equipment‘s LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader (Foto: Volvo Construction Equipment)

“We believe that our clear focus on electromobility, intelligent machines and total site solutions will help us achieve these ambitious goals and pave the way for a sustainable construction industry.” • Zero emissions: Zero emission machines will help make customers’ businesses more environmentally sustainable. • Zero accidents: With pioneering safety innovations, machines could instinctively avoid accidents – generating a completely safe working environment. • Zero unplanned stops: A world without machine breakdowns, where machines predict and plan their own maintenance – making unplanned stops a thing of the past. • 10x higher efficiency: The electrification of construction equipment and site optimization will dramatically reduce energy consumption.

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NEWS & REPORTS companies within the Volvo Group will showcase their research and development projects under this technology communication platform. “At the Volvo Group we want to show our customers, journalists, government representatives and members of the public the exciting projects we’re working on,” said Weissburg. “Volvo Concept Lab will showcase ideas, innovations and collaborations that could potentially lead to future products and solutions – exactly like those Volvo CE presented at the Xploration Forum.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

The Volvo Group The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2015 the Volvo Group’s sales amounted to about SEK 312 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com or www.volvogroup. mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

Volvo Construction Equipment Elisabet Altin Director, Communication Volvo Construction Equipment Tel: int +46 470 387809 Email: elisabet.altin@volvo.com Brain O’Sullivan Technology SE10 London Tel: int +44 77 333 50307 Email: brian.osullivan@se10.com

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Volvo Construction Equipment‘s concept HX1 autonomous, batteryelectric, load carrier (Photo: Volvo Construction Equipment)

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The electrification of construction equipment represents ‘future of industry’, says Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment‘s LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader (Photo: Volvo Construction Equipment)

olvo Construction Equipment wowed customers, the international press, government representatives and academics when it presented the company’s prototype electric hybrid wheel loader – a machine that can deliver up to a 50% improvement in fuel efficiency.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) reinforced the fact that energy efficiency is at the top of the company’s agenda when it unveiled its prototype hybrid wheel loader – known as the LX1 – at the Xploration Forum in Eskilstuna, Sweden, on September 9th-14th. The company gave customers, the international press, government representatives and academics an exclusive look at the electric hybrid machine, which can deliver up to a 50% improvement in fuel efficiency. On top of this, the LX1 also offers a significant reduction in emissions and noise pollution compared to its conventional counterparts.

Short and long-term outlook

The LX1 is a series hybrid that incorporates a driveline that consists of electric drive motors mounted at the wheels, electric hydraulics, an energy storage system,

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a significantly smaller diesel engine and new machine architecture. It’s this combination that enables the substantial gain in fuel efficiency. The prototype – which has 98% new parts and a fundamentally new machine design – is capable of doing the work of a wheel loader that’s one size larger. At this stage, the LX1 is part of a research project and it is not commercially available.

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NEWS & REPORTS hybrid is classified as a machine that uses more than one power source and captures and reuses energy that would otherwise be wasted. It is a prerequisite that the machine has the capability for energy storage to count as a true hybrid. Volvo CE started its journey with electromobility and hybrid technology in 1998. The company has long-term plans to develop products and services for electromobility, including electric hybrids and electric sites. “Although we believe that there will be a major shift towards electric hybrid technology in the future, our customers, quite rightly, want improved efficiency now. We are delivering this through more conventional technologies and soft offers,” says Scott Young, electromobility program manager at Volvo CE. “This is because we need to meet customers’ immediate expectations in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO). A large part of TCO is energy cost, but other significant expenses include purchase price and maintenance. These aspects help drive our hybrid development plans. Therefore, before we launch a machine like the LX1, you can expect to see elements of this design incorporated into our products. This supports short and mid-term developments and requirements while the market continues to accept the technology, technology improves and the cost of new technologies decreases.”

Collaborating with customers Volvo CE has teamed up with its customer Waste Management – the largest environmental services and recycling company in North America – to field test the LX1. Waste Management, which owns one of the largest fleets of Volvo CE equipment in the world, is currently running a conventional machine to gather baseline data at two of its facilities in California. After the Xploration Forum, the LX1 will be shipped to the company so that it can carry out fuel efficiency and emission reduction tests at these sites. “We see Volvo CE as a strategic partner,” says John Meese, senior director of heavy equipment at Waste Management. “We have one of the largest fleets of construction equipment in North America and want to use the best available technology to improve our operations and the service we deliver to customers. From the minute we were introduced to the LX1 we knew we wanted to work with Volvo CE to prove the concept in the real-world environments we operate in. We are anticipating excellent results when it comes to reducing the use of fossil fuels and lowering exhaust emissions. An additional benefit is the dramatic reduction in noise pollution.”

Volvo Construction Equipment‘s concept HX1 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier and the LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader (Photo: Volvo Construction Equipment)

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NEWS & REPORTS Return on investment (ROI) “Although it may be possible to realize fairly high levels of fuel savings and productivity gains in prototype form, when it comes to serial production you have to consider cost and ROI,” concludes Young. “Hybrid technologies are still a relatively expensive solution and adoption has been slow. This is because the benefit of current hybrid machines on the market isn’t significantly higher than conventional technologies, so it takes longer to achieve payback on your investment. However, the cost of energy storage systems like lithium ion batteries is steadily decreasing, along with other technology, so that’s starting to make hybrids more attractive financially. There are still opportunities to further optimize conventional technology – and these developments will compete with hybrid technology for some years. Although having said that, we are currently in a period of exponential technology growth and I believe this industry shift will move at a faster pace than others have in the past.”

Volvo Construction Equipment‘s concept HX1 autonomous, batteryelectric, load carrier (Photo: Volvo Construction Equipment)

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The Volvo Group The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2015 the Volvo Group’s sales amounted to about SEK 312 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com or www.volvogroup. mobi if you are using your mobile phone. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Elisabet Altin Director, Communication Volvo Construction Equipment Tel: int +46 470 387809 Email: elisabet.altin@volvo.com Brain O’Sullivan Technology SE10 London Tel: int +44 77 333 50307 Email: brian.osullivan@se10.com

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Volvo Construction Equipment predicts up to a 95% reduction in carbon emissions at electric site

olvo Construction Equipment is working on an electric site research project that aims to transform the quarry and aggregates industry by reducing carbon emissions by up to 95% and total cost of ownership by up to 25%.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) presented its electric site solution and unveiled the new concept HX1 autonomous, battery electric, load carrier at the Xploration Forum in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The prototype machine is one element of an electric site research project that predicts up to a 95% reduction in carbon emissions and up to a 25% reduction in total cost of ownership. The project aims to electrify a transport stage in a quarry – from excavation to primary crushing and transport to secondary crushing. It involves developing new machines, work methods and site management systems. As well as a fleet of HX1s, other prototype machines that make-up the electric site system include a hybrid wheel loader and a grid-connected

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excavator. New technology encompasses machine and fleet control systems and logistic solutions for electric machines in quarries. “This research project is a step towards transforming the quarry and aggregates industry,” says Johan Sjöberg, technical specialist in site automation at Volvo CE. “By using electricity instead of diesel to power construction equipment in a quarry we have the potential to deliver significant reductions in fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, environmental impact and cost-per-tonne. The electrification of construction equipment will produce cleaner, quieter and more efficient machines – this represents the future of our industry.”

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NEWS & REPORTS Electrifying innovation Volvo CE has teamed up with its customer Skanska Sweden, the Swedish Energy Agency and two Swedish universities – Linköping University and Mälardalen University – to collaborate on the SEK 203 million project. All of the partners were at the Xploration Forum, which was held between September 9th-14th, to present the concept to Volvo CE’s customers, the international press, government representatives and academics. Volvo CE is coordinating the project and is in charge of developing the machines and systems. Skanska Sweden is providing logistical solutions, application relevance and job site knowledge. The Swedish Energy Agency – a government agency for national energy policy issues – is helping to fund the project and the universities are carrying out research. Three PhD students are looking at energy management for electric vehicles, safe and robust software controls and energy-optimized work cycle control. The project started in October 2015 and is due to be completed in late 2018. Volvo CE is currently developing and testing the technologies, concept and prototypes inhouse. Skanska Sweden will incorporate the demonstration machines into its operations and test the electric site concept at a quarry in western Sweden, for 10 weeks at the end of 2018. After this, Volvo CE will examine the project results to see if the concept is viable for the industry. Currently this work is just a research project, with no plans for industrialization at this stage.

Working together

SEK 5 million to Linköping University and SEK 1 million to Mälardalen University) and Skanska Sweden has contributed SEK 9 million. “This type of cooperation between Volvo CE, its customers, governments and academia allows us to invest in new technologies and explore solutions that are both relevant for our customer base and address future challenges,” says Erik Uhlin, advanced engineering technical project leader at Volvo CE. “Each year Volvo invests a substantial amount of money in emerging technologies, advanced engineering and product development. But without vital public funding and support from partners it would not be possible for research projects like this to go ahead.”

The Volvo Group The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2015 the Volvo Group’s sales amounted to about SEK 312 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com or www.volvogroup. mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

The initiative is jointly funded: Volvo CE has invested SEK 129 million, the Swedish Energy Agency has provided SEK 65 million (it awarded SEK 59 million to Volvo CE, FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Elisabet Altin Director, Communication Volvo Construction Equipment Tel: int +46 470 387809 Email: elisabet.altin@volvo.com Brain O’Sullivan Technology SE10 London Tel: int +44 77 333 50307 Email: brian.osullivan@se10.com

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IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016:

Accident-free driving: Continental technologies making commercial vehicles safer • Looking 250 meters ahead: Long-range radar even detects pedestrians who are partially obscured • Concentrating on traffic: Head-up display available with windshield or combiner technology

The Continental HUD for commercial vehicles is available in four versions: as a Windshield or Combiner HUD and the display in the upper or the lower field of view (look-up and look-down concept). (Photo: Continental)

Frankfurt/Hanover, September 2016. No traffic deaths, no injuries and no accidents – Continental’s long-term goal is accident-free driving with Vision Zero. “In our opinion the world accident rate, with 3,300 deaths and 140,000 injuries per day, is completely unacceptable,” says Dr. Elmar Degenhart, CEO of the international technology company Continental. “Traffic accidents belong in museums.” Numerous components and systems from Continental are helping to enhance safety in both cars and commercial vehicles. A new long-range radar system for commercial vehicles even identifies pedestrians who are partially obscured and initiates a braking maneuver in an emergency. Future head-up displays will make it unnecessary for drivers to take their eyes off the road to get important information. At Booth A06, Hall 17 of the IAA Commercial Vehicles exhibition, Continental was showcasing both of these technologies as examples of new safety systems.

Radar sensor takes a significant step towards accident prevention Radar technology from Continental helps truckers respond quickly and safely in critical and complex situations. The high-resolution long-range radar (Advanced Radar

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Sensor) distinguishes between static and moving objects – and with a sensor range of up to 250 m and a wide field of view, it can warn the driver about dangerous situations in good time and brake automatically if necessary. What’s so special about this, however – and it’s a first for radar systems – is that the Advanced Radar Sensor not only detects vehicles, it even “sees” pedestrians. This goes

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NEWS & REPORTS a very long way towards preventing serious accidents in urban traffic, because the radar detects pedestrians who are partially obscured by a vehicle. Another major advantage of the sensor is its robustness, because it still detects objects reliably, even when visibility is poor due to fog, drizzle or dazzling sunlight. In addition to the emergency braking system, more longrange radar-based functions can be offered, such as the Forward Collision Warning, which warns the driver audibly and visually before an imminent collision, and the Intelligent Cruise Control, which continually monitors the road ahead of the vehicle and automatically adjusts the speed to the required safe distance from the vehicles in front, without the driver having to continually slow down or speed up. The long-range radar is part of Continental’s sensor-based concept for automated driving and for platooning, which is especially efficient and safe.

information exactly where he needs it – in his field of view; and he doesn’t have to take his eyes off the road, as is the case with a conventional instrument cluster. “The head-up display makes a significant contribution to road safety. The driver can monitor events without getting tired because his eyes don’t have to continually switch back and forth between long-distance and short-range focusing. The HUD keeps him up-to-date about what’s happening in his vicinity, providing him with information like distance from the vehicle ahead, a traffic jam or sudden weather events like heavy rainfall,” explains Dr. Michael Ruf, Head of the Commercial Vehicles and Aftermarket Business Unit. The technology has already been used successfully for almost 17,500 kilometers in the company’s own innovation truck, which was also be showcased at the IAA.

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Nearly 17,500 successful test kilometers – head-up display offers multiple display options Continental is one of the world’s first companies to develop a head-up display (HUD) for commercial vehicles. Supplementing conventional instrument clusters, the display provides the driver with greater safety and comfort by projecting a color image of important driving information into his field of vision. Continental offers manufacturers the display as a Windshield or a Combiner HUD. Customers can also choose to have the display shown in the upper or lower field of view (look-up or look-down concept).

Christopher Schrecke Head of Media Relations and InternalCommunications Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Continental Telefon: +49 69 7603-2022 E-Mail: christopher.schrecke@continental-corporation.com Miriam Baum External Communications Division Chassis & Safety Continental Telefon: +49 69 7603-9510 E-Mail: miriam.baum@continental-corporation.com

The display options and the color schemes of HUDs are very varied and can be freely defined by the vehicle manufacturer. Depending on the available sources, the choices range from speed, navigation instructions and traffic sign warnings such as no passing zones and speed limits, to distance warnings, gas tank levels and the driving time remaining until the next break. The driver gets all the important

The long-range radar implements safety and comfort features such as Emergency Braking Assistance, Forward Collision Warning and Intelligent Cruise Control. (Photo: Continental)

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Continental brings the head-up display to commercial vehicles

• Windshield and combiner technology available • The head-up display (HUD) has already clocked up more than 27,000 test kilometers in the Continental InnovationTruck • The HUD has many display options, ranging from speed to traffic signs and from distance warnings to remaining driving time

Hanover, September 2016. It has already conquered the mid-range cars, but it’s still new in the world of trucks – the head-up display (HUD). Continental is one of the world’s first companies to develop a HUD for commercial vehicles and has installed the technology in its own InnovationTruck. Supplementing conventional instrument clusters, the display provides the driver with greater safety and comfort by projecting a color image of important driving information into his field of vision. Continental offers manufacturers the display as a windshield or a combiner HUD. Customers can also choose to have the display shown in the upper or lower field of view (look-up or look-down concept).

The display can show many different items of information The display options and the color schemes of the HUD are very varied and can be freely defined by the vehicle manufacturer. The display gets its data via the CAN bus and depending on the available sources, the display choices range from speed, navigation instructions and traffic sign warnings such as passing restrictions and speed limits, to distance warnings, gas tank levels and the driving time remaining until the next break. The driver gets all the important information exactly where he needs it – in his field of view. This increases safety, because he doesn’t have to take his eyes off the road for a second or two, as is the

case with a conventional instrument cluster – and his eyes don’t have to focus on a shorter viewing distance before the flow of information starts and then adjust again to the longer-distance view. This refocusing process takes time and tires the eyes after a while.

The Continental HUD for commercial vehicles is available as a windshield HUD or as a combiner HUD with the display in the upper or the lower field of view for confined spaces with more steeply curved windshields. (Foto: Continental)

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NEWS & REPORTS The Continental HUD for commercial vehicles is available as a windshield HUD or as a combiner HUD with the display in the upper or the lower field of view for confined spaces with more steeply curved windshields. (Photo: Continental)

Important human-machine interface

Available as a windshield or combiner HUD, with the display either shown at the top or bottom of the field of view The Continental HUD is available as a windshield HUD, where the windshield serves as a mirror for the displayed information. This version is ideal for commercial vehicles with flatter windshields which are common in the USA. In the case of the combiner HUD, a transparent pane (the combiner) handles the image reflection in front of the windshield. This version is particularly suitable for confined spaces with more steeply curved windshields, which are more common in Europe. The vehicle manufacturer can also choose whether the combiner display should be shown in the upper or lower field of view (look-up and look-down approach). Continental offers the windshield HUD in the look-down version as standard. The use of a head-up display also gives OEMs new opportunities in vehicle design. The instrument panel can be made smaller, for example, because all of its information content can be transferred to the HUD.

“The head-up display makes a significant contribution to road safety. The driver can monitor events without getting tired because his eyes don’t have to continually switch back and forth between long-distance and shortrange focusing. The HUD keeps him upto-date about what’s happening in his vicinity, providing him with information like distance from the vehicle ahead, a traffic jam or sudden weather events like heavy rainfall,” explains Dr. Michael Ruf, Head of the Commercial Vehicles and Aftermarket Business Unit. “The HUD is also an important technology in terms of the progressive automation of driving, because in its role as a human-machine interface, it can ideally provide the driver with information about the current automation mode. The driver must believe in the efficiency and performance of the machine and getting this information boosts his confidence.” In developing the HUDs for commercial vehicles, Continental engineers used synergies within the Group and the know-how of their colleagues from the automobile sector, where Continental has long been a supplier for several manufacturers, delivering the first full-color HUD as far back as 2003. The HUD supports the driver in the Continental Innovation Truck and has been used successfully for more than 27,000 kilometers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Christopher Schrecke Head of Media Relations and Internal Communications Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Continental Telefon: +49 69 7603-2022 E-Mail: christopher.schrecke@continental-corporation.com

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A look around the corner: A look around the corner: Dynamic eHorizon knows the traffic situation in detail

• Anticipatory and efficient driving with real-time information about the route • Technology takes into account dynamic events such as weather, accidents, or traffic jams • Road Database: Automatically record and process highly accurate route data

The dynamic eHorizon from Continental anticipates the road ahead and is just as efficient in urban traffic. With real-time data on traffic light phases, the vehicle can implement an optimum driving strategy. (Photo: Continental)

Hanover, September 2016. It is estimated that trucks with eHorizon from Continental have saved around 315 million liters of diesel, or more than 400 million Euros, since 2012. The sensor system uses highly accurate topographical route data and a GPS signal to provide the control units in the vehicle with information about the route ahead. These then adapt the driving style and speed automatically. Continental is continuously developing this successful series product. The final stage of expansion, the dynamic eHorizon, is a highly accurate information carrier that is always up to date. Thanks to real-time information, it even takes into account dynamic events such as weather, accidents, or traffic jams. Thus, the dynamic eHorizon creates even more potential savings and provides additional safety. This allows the handling performance to be adapted to the current traffic situation in good time. Continental’s Road Database solution supplies highly accurate route information to the system.

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units. These then prompt the vehicle to coast or shift down a gear. By providing this information in good time, the system not only saves fuel, but can prevent serious accidents by warning drivers of dangers they cannot yet see, such as the tail of a traffic jam around a bend. The technology therefore forms an important basis for

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NEWS & REPORTS automated driving. The dynamic eHorizon also anticipates the road ahead and is just as efficient in urban traffic. With data on traffic light phases, the vehicle can implement an optimum driving strategy. To this, Continental co-operates closely with truck manufacturers, research institutes and other suppliers.

Highly accurate, up-to-date route information by Road Database In addition to other sources, the dynamic eHorizon is supplied with highly accurate, up-to-date route information by the Road Database solution, also developed by Continental. The basic idea behind Road Database uses information from the various vehicle sensors and combines it to create a machine-readable image of the road. It is transmitted wirelessly to a backend, which uses the data provided by several vehicles, such as lane changes or a new traffic sign, to create accurate route data, which it then transmits to all affected vehicles. Thus, Road Database is an important step towards fully automated driving as well as the development and maintenance of a high-resolution digital map

Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2015, the corporation generated sales of â&#x201A;Ź39.2 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs approximately 215,000 people in 55 countries. Information management in and beyond the vehicle is at the very heart of the Interior division. The product portfolio for different types of vehicles includes: instrument clusters, multifunctional and head-up displays, control units, access control and tire-information systems, radios, infotainment systems, input devices, control panels, climate control units, software, cockpits as well as services and solutions for telematics and Intelligent Transportation Systems. The Interior division employs more than 40,000 people worldwide and generated sales of â&#x201A;Ź8.2 billion in 2015. Within the Interior Division the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit accommodates the specific requirements of the commercial vehicle, special vehicle and aftermarket sector. A global network of sales and service companies ensures proximity to local customers. Covering the product brands Continental, VDO, ATE, Galfer and Barum the Business Unit offers electronic products, systems and services for commercial and special vehicles, a broad selection of products for specialized workshops and spare parts for the Independent Aftermarket and the Original Equipment Services after end of series production of the vehicle manufacturer.

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Continental Announces Commercial Tire Information and Management System “ContiConnect”

• ContiConnect provides fleet managers with transparency on the tire performance in their entire fleet and helps initiate corrective actions if needed • Overall driving costs are reduced by increasing the fleet’s mobility and efficiency through productivity gains and less administration effort in tire management • Powerful digital solution for commercial fleets will be available in key markets worldwide from Q2 2017 onwards

ContiConnect provides fleet managers with transparency on the tire performance in their entire fleet. (Photo: Continental)

Hanover, September 21, 2016. Continental, the worldwide premium tire manufacturer and technology company, announced today at the 66th International Motor Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles in Hanover the launch of a tire information and management system for commercial fleets. The new offer, called “ContiConnect” monitors, analyzes and reports tire pressure and temperature for the entire fleet based on data collected by the proven ContiPressureCheck sensors. ContiConnect notifies the fleet manager and offers corrective measures if needed, for instance through a Conti360° service partner. An online portal provides transparent reports on the fleet’s tire performance and overall efficiency. With its launch in Q2 2017, ContiConnect will be available in key markets in Asia Pacific, Europe and The Americas. “With ContiConnect we take a huge step forward in our evolution from a premium tire manufacturer to a solutions provider. We enrich our long-term experience in the tire industry with data created by sensors in our truck and bus tires”, stated Nikolai Setzer, member of the Executive Board at Continental and head of the Tire division. “For our customers this means a change from manual and routine

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tire care to automatic monitoring and targeted care. They profit from our unique combination of competences: with profound know-how on tires as well as on sensors and vehicle-related in-house data. This makes Continental the perfect partner in an ever digitalizing logistics world”, said Nikolai Setzer at the IAA.

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The system can work in multiple set-ups to connect all tires in a fleet: It is applicable with both vehicles that are on the road for numerous days in a row as well as with those returning for daily check-ups. In combination with the modular design of ContiPressureCheck, it allows for the collection of data with a stationary receiver in the depot or with a receiver unit in every vehicle on a realtime basis, whilst on the road. Should the tires reach a critical level, ContiConnect sends an alert and offers the respective service, such as a tire change, for immediate and convenient activation through the fleet manager. With the enhanced transparency of ContiConnect, tires get more mileage, longer durability, and they can enable greater fuel savings. For the entire fleet this means higher uptime, less maintenance, and overall success in mobility and efficiency. ContiConnect works with both retrofitted and factoryfitted ContiPressureCheck sensors such as those included within the new Continental iTire. iTires are produced in Continental’s tire plants, starting in Púchov, Slovakia. They can be ordered conveniently in 22 articles when purchasing a new vehicle or when tires are being replaced. The range of iTire sizes will be increased continuously.

The online portal of ContiConnect provides transparent reports on the fleet’s tire performance and overall efficiency. (Photo: Continental)

The ContiPressureCheck system, which give input to ContiConnect, are compatible with a broad variety of fleet management systems on the market, including solutions which come from different original equipment as well as aftermarket manufacturers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Dr. Christiane Pfeiffer Head of Communications Commercial Vehicle Tires Continental, Tire Division Büttnerstr. 25, 30165 Hanover Telefon: +49 (0) 511 938 2683 Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2230 christiane.pfeiffer@conti.de Michael Nehring Manager Media Relations Commercial Vehicle Tires Continental, Tire Divisionr Telefon: +49 (0) 511 938 21813 Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2230 michael.nehring@conti.de

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Air rescue for Dominican gold mine

Atlas Copco Rental provides quick solution when unscheduled compressor maintenance poses risk to processing for Dominican gold mine

Atlas Copco Rental provides quick solution when unscheduled compressor maintenance poses risk to processing for Dominican gold mine. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

A trio of stationary compressors produce 630,000 m3/hr of air for the oxygen plant at Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic. The oxygen is used by its autoclave processing facility to treat roughly 24,000 tons per day of refractory ore for the 60/40 joint venture between Barrick and Goldcorp Inc., operated by Barrick as Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corporation. Normal compressor maintenance at the mine takes one of its three units offline. The remaining two units share the load while one compressor undergoes maintenance, though production dips slightly. In late 2015, while one compressor was down for repair, an unexpected motor failure in another compressor reduced production capability by 30%. It was too risky to rely on just one compressor. The plant needed a backup plan.

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The failure had occurred right in the middle of the holiday season, a time of extended vacations and a burdensome surge on the international shipping industry. Barrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Project - Barry Hummer called the Atlas Copco Rental sales representative, Paul Morgan, in Florida. Hummer was relieved to learn Atlas Copco Rental had an immediately available solution: seven ZH6000 and seven ZH9000 portable air compressors complete with a technical team.

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NEWS & REPORTS The units are rented by a variety of industries for scheduled stationary compressor maintenance or for emergency bypass, as in Pueblo Viejo’s case. Response time was quick. Morgan contacted Clayton Jones, key account manager of Atlas Copco Rental centrifugal air compressors. Jones immediately assembled a four-man technical team led by David Moessinger, who built the ZHseries compressors. “We fill a sort of niche with this product,” Jones said, explaining that truly oil-free, centrifugal compressors capable of 6,000 and 9,000 cfm are hard to find outside of Atlas Copco.” Atlas Copco ZH6000 and ZH9000 units are selfcontained, 100 percent oil-free, three-stage centrifugal air compressors that fit completely within a standard 40-foot shipping container. Electrically powered, the units have zero risk of exhaust contamination that can be a problem with diesel units. Jones added: “And, technically, Atlas Copco is one of a few manufacturers of truly 100 percent oil-free air

compressors. Others reduce oil to a minimum and then filter it out. But our air has zero oil. There’s no need for a filter. And as for volume, you just can‘t compress that much air with a screw or piston. A centrifugal is just so much more efficient.” The fundamental components of a centrifugal compressor are stainless steel impellers, efficient turbines that provide constant positive pressure. The three-stage ZH compressors have one low pressure impeller closest to the intake, which feeds primary stage compressed air to be stepped up by two high-pressure impellers. From inlet to discharge, neither coolant nor lubrication ever comes in contact with the compressed air. To manage heat from compressions, the system uses integrated stainless steel inter- and after-coolers. It took just 31 days from the time Hummer contacted Morgan for the first compressor to be up and running, with much of that time taken up by shipping and site prep. Having determined the job’s specifications and logistics during onsite visits, the Atlas Copco team was ready at Pueblo Viejo before the compressors arrived. The containerized

Atlas Copco Rental provides quick solution when unscheduled compressor maintenance poses risk to processing for Dominican gold mine. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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NEWS & REPORTS units make installation and start up simple. Only a few connections need to be made at each compressor: the electrical hook up in back, with hoses for water in/out and an air discharge pipe in front. After setup and motor alignment, the Atlas Copco Rental technicians served as supplemental labor, joining Barrick’s team in a time of operational need. They worked around the clock in two-man 12-hour shifts right through Christmas and well into the new year. The containerized units provided plenty of room to work in comfort, protecting technicians from the elements while they cleaned filters, monitored gauges, tuned performance with digital controls and logged six-hour readings. Elektronikon control and monitoring systems are integral to the units, mounted just inside at eye level for ease of use. “Hummer said, “We’ve worked with Atlas Copco before. I had no doubt this would work. And I would do this again, no problem whatsoever. The self-contained units just make it go so smoothly. The Atlas Copco team deserve credit. I can’t say enough about how this was managed, administrative level on down. They did very good work and should be complimented for it.”” For 50 days the ZH compressors ran full capacity, sustaining a steady 105,000 cfm flow of ISO-quality, 100percent-pure air at 75 psi. Production was maintained throughout the repair. And then as easily as they were installed, when the original overhauled stationary compressors came online, the Atlas Copco containerized compressors were unplugged and shipped back to the U.S.

Atlas Copco Industries all over the world rely on our expertise and innovations to help grow their businesses. Our products and solutions can be found everywhere and include compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Compressor Technique We provide market-leading, highly energy-efficient industrial compressors, vacuum solutions, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment and air management systems. Customer segments that benefit from our innovative solutions include the manufacturing, oil and gas and process industries. Industrial Technique We produce and market industrial power tools and systems, assembly solutions, quality assurance products, software and services. Customer segments that enjoy higher productivity through Industrial Technique’s innovative solutions include the automotive and general industries, maintenance and vehicle service. Mining and Rock Excavation Technique We provide innovative equipment, consumables and services for drilling and rock excavation. Whether the application is surface and underground mining, infrastructure, civil works, well drilling or geotechnical, Mining and Rock Excavation Technique will ensure to increase customers’ productivity. Construction Technique We offer construction and demolition tools, portable compressors, pumps and generators, lighting towers, compaction and paving equipment. Our top-quality products and services ensure the job gets done, whether the project is in infrastructure, civil works, oil and gas, energy, drilling or road construction.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco AB SE-105 23 Stockholm, Sweden Sickla Industriväg 19 Nacka Sweden Tel: +46 (0)8 743 8000 Fax: +46 (0)8 644 9045

Atlas Copco Rental provides quick solution when unscheduled compressor maintenance poses risk to processing for Dominican gold mine. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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Boliden Tara Mines in Ireland Working smart for success

Boliden Tara Mines in Ireland Working smart for success. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

Boliden Tara Mines is in no doubt about the positive impact that systematic training of equipment operators and maintenance personnel can have on efficiency. So much so, that it has made training a fundamental element of its business strategy. Boliden Tara Mines in Navan, Ireland, has been producing lead and zinc for almost 40 years, and in recent times has experienced many of the classic challenges of an older, deepening underground mine. Realizing that it needed to adapt its operations to address these challenges, the management team made two major strategic decisions. The first step was to restructure the organization towards a ‘one mine concept’, instead of the previous three-area concept, each with its own self-contained mining teams. The second was to step up its personnel training program in order to enhance skills, work smarter and establish a climate of continuous improvement.

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Atlas Copco, which supplies Boliden Tara Mines with mining equipment, was also chosen to be the mine’s partner in training development. Mike Lowther, Manager of Mining, says the new direction was essential in order to maximize efficiency and flexibility. “The deeper we go into the mine, the tougher the logistics get,” he says. “We can’t do anything about exchange rates, metal prices or orebody grades but we do have the ability to control the efficiencies of our mining and our costs. Mineralisation is only ore if you can mine it profitably – to turn it into ore, the mine has to be economically viable.”

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NEWS & REPORTS Cross-skilling in focus Over the years, the mine management has stressed the importance of enhancing skills and has worked closely with the local mining unions to achieve this. This work has now moved into a more intensive phase as an increasing pool of cross-skilled operators and maintenance staff pass through the Atlas Copco Drill Rig Simulator Training Program. Cross-skilling focuses on training the miners to operate groups of machines with similar functionality, such as Atlas Copco’s underground production drilling and bolting rigs. The first training program took place in 2013 and was an immediate success. The second was held earlier this year, and here too, the results appear to be having an even stronger impact on operations. In preparation for the 2015 course, the mine and Atlas Copco formed a strong project team led by Seán Gilmore, Training Coordinator at Boliden Tara Mines, supported by Damien Healy, Atlas Copco’s Service Manager in Ireland. Gilmore took on the instrumental role of Simulator Training Planner, making sure that all the preparations were in place prior to the delivery of the simulator. Strong backup was also received from the mine’s electrical and IT sections. With just four weeks from go-ahead to implementation, it proved an intensive process. All trainees had to be registered with the simulator training software and system, email training accounts had to be set up, the surface training area had to be upgraded and, most importantly, the schedule had to be coordinated with the mine’s shift pattern. In addition, the schedule had to be adjusted around the trainees’ holidays and shift rotas to achieve the target of 24 craftsmen and 24 drill rig operators to be trained and cross-skilled. A total of 56 trainees took part, an increase from 32 in 2013. Once the schedule was in place, Mike Hall, normally Shift Boss at the mine, was appointed NPIC (Nominated Person in Control) for the 2015 project. Hall’s role was to ensure risk assessments were completed for the preparation and installation of the simulator on site, communication of the schedule to each trainee, and liaising with the Atlas Copco trainer. The program included both computerbased introductory training as well as operator training on the simulator, depending on the skill level of the trainee. Trainees with broad experience of the drill rig machine group used the

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opportunity to fine tune their skills, while operators in the early stages of cross-skilling gained an understanding of the functioning of the rigs in the computer programs. The computer-based training covered the following five modules, each with ten categories: • Underground Drilling • Rock Mechanics • In the Hole Drilling • Rock Drilling Tools • Maintenance and overhauling

A pass rate of 80 percent is required at each stage to progress through the training levels. The trainees spent three to four hours studying topics such as voids, cracks, rock hardness and more, as well as common issues related to rock mechanics, rotation feed and impact. They also learned how guages react to changing rock mechanics and, in turn, the stress impact on the equipment. As one operator commented: “Seeing the basics of rock drilling tools, along with why and when the different drills are used, was interesting and relevant.”

Replicating reality With all the original components and controls in the cab, the simulator perfectly replicates a mine and the Boomer, Simba and Boltec rigs while offering a variety of scenarios that increase in complexity, from safety and start-up procedures to advanced performance. At each stage, the trainees were instructed on how to carry out the actions required. “Mike Hall points out: “After each trainee passes the training program, a printed report is added to their training records as part of the internal licensing process we have in place.” The efficiency saving for the mine is highlighted by Gilmore and Hall’s belief that if an operator who is not familiar with mining equipment were to spend two days on the simulator training program, the time spent is the equivalent of three to four weeks ‘buddy training’ underground on a real machine. While the mine is not able to change the fact that it is aging and deepening, its determination to change the way it works through restructuring and its choice of innovative training methods, has led to clear efficiency gains.

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NEWS & REPORTS Boliden Tara Mines in Ireland Working smart for success. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

“Mike Lowther concludes: “The reorganization process proves that the more efficiently and cost-effectively you can do things, the more marginal mineralization can be mined, thereby adding to the potential to extend the life of the mine. “Training is an important part of our focus on decreasing operating costs and Atlas Copco’s Simulator Training Program continues to form part of Boliden Tara Mines’ plans for the future.”

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco AB SE-105 23 Stockholm, Sweden Sickla Industriväg 19 Nacka Sweden Tel: +46 (0)8 743 8000 Fax: +46 (0)8 644 9045

products, software and services. Customer segments that enjoy higher productivity through Industrial Technique’s innovative solutions include the automotive and general industries, maintenance and vehicle service. Mining and Rock Excavation Technique We provide innovative equipment, consumables and services for drilling and rock excavation. Whether the application is surface and underground mining, infrastructure, civil works, well drilling or geotechnical, Mining and Rock Excavation Technique will ensure to increase customers’ productivity. Construction Technique We offer construction and demolition tools, portable compressors, pumps and generators, lighting towers, compaction and paving equipment. Our top-quality products and services ensure the job gets done, whether the project is in infrastructure, civil works, oil and gas, energy, drilling or road construction.

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Fuel Efficiency – and how to get the best results in the industry

Keeping fuel costs low has never been easier: With Atlas Copco’s “smart” drill rigs, fuel consumption is reduced by up to 30% with optimized engines and hydraulic. Significant progess has been made in recent years to improve the fuel efficiency of our surface mining and quarrying equipment. This has resulted in a range of high performance rigs that today reduce fuel costs by as much as 50 per cent. Technology in the surface drilling industry has made quantum leaps forward over the past few years. It has never been easier to drill blastholes in open pit mines and quarries. These days, our “smart” drill rigs, find their own way to the hole and then proceed to drill it to the required depth and angle automatically. But no-one was quite prepared for the progress Atlas Copco has made in reducing the amount of diesel fuel that these machines consume every day. About five years ago, we took the initiative to see what could be done in this area and our research led to a completely new design platform that focused on efficiency, high utilization and increased fuel efficiency.

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Today our rigs are setting records for outstanding fuel consumption around the globe. And this, in turn, is reducing our customers’ operating costs, in some cases by as much as 50 per cent. The simple calculation above (Fig 1) clearly illustrates just how important these savings can be for equipment owners and managers. It shows what happens if fuel consumption is cut by just 10 liters per hour.

Significant savings for all For many contractors with a single drill rig, a potential saving of USD 100 000 over five years is a significant saving. For owners with a fleet of, say, five rigs, the corresponding saving is USD 500 000, and for those with 10 rigs, the saving will be in the region of USD 1 million. So what is it that makes these machines so fuel-efficient? Basically, it lies in the way they utilize power and energy. The SmartROC, for instance, consumes the least amount of fuel for its size and type – 16 l/h on average, which is the lowest fuel consumption per meter in the industry. This is

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NEWS & REPORTS thanks to a computer controlled engine that is optimized to always use the least amount of fuel whatever function is being carried out. The engine’s rpm constantly rises and falls, depending on the load. Consequently, this reduces fuel consumption and prolongs the life of the engine. In addition to this, the rigs’ hydraulic systems are designed to only deliver hydraulic oil when it is required, compared to conventional rigs which pump oil constantly, and the hydraulic valves are located closer to where the power is consumed. As a result, we have reduced the amount of oil that is pumped by 65% and the number of hydraulic hoses by 50%. This too, helps to reduce fuel consumption, and every liter saved means we also reduce CO 2 emissions, which has a positive effect on the working environment on the site as well as in the surrounding environment.

The operator’s contribution According to our estimations, 30% of these fuel savings is directly attributable to the rig’s new design platform, but that a further 20% can be achieved by the operators. This is because the functions for hole flushing, dust collection and dust binding are now electronically adjustable. 1 HOLE FLUSHING This function has the biggest impact on fuel consumption and is provided by the onboard compressor. Flushing is normally done at maximum air speed, but on SmartROC tophammer rigs the operator can adjust the speed of the flow from 0 to 100%.

As a result, the operator is able to “finetune” the supply of air so that no more power is used than is absolutely necessary to flush the cuttings out of the hole. And this means the engine does not have to work harder than it needs to, which, in turn, reduces fuel consumption as well as CO 2 emissions. 2 DUST COLLECTING Another fuel saving innovation is the dust collector system. This, too, has been made adjustable to allow the operator to fine-tune the system. By using just the right amount of suction capacity to collect the dust, depending on the conditions, the load on the engine will be less and fuel consumption will be kept low. 3 DUST BINDING In the same way, the small amount of water that is used to bind the dust, can be fine-tuned according to the density of the dust. This, too, requires less engine power and therefore less fuel. As he performs these tasks, the operator can easily see the actual fuel consumption on the SmartROC’s screen. Our research shows that a relatively unskilled operator can easily achieve fuel savings of up to 30%, but that it is possible for operators to achieve savings in the region of 50%, and, for many companies, that extra 20% represents a significant reduction in running costs per year. Obviously, not all companies attach the same importance to fuel consumption in their operations. Costs depend largely on local prices. But I am convinced that all companies appreciate that saving on fuel has a positive impact on operating costs, and as a consequence, will impact their “bottom line”over time.

Keeping fuel costs low has never been easier: With Atlas Copco’s “smart” drill rigs, fuel consumption is reduced by up to 30% with optimized engines and hydraulic. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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Safety on the benches – Radomiro Tomic mine introduces remote control

In Chile, Codelco continues to implement new initiatives in all of its mines to increase the safety of its workers and step up risk control in the mining of its deposits. One example is the Radomiro Tomic mine which is introducing remote control technology that may revolutionize its operations. Protecting miners from the dangers of hazardous environments is an increasing global trend and Codelco’s Radomiro Tomic mine is a frontrunner. In an ongoing effort to make life safer for its miners in this open pit copper operation, RT, asthe mine is known, has invested in remote controlled bench drilling equipment. The mine recently purchased a fleet of five Atlas Copco SmartROC D65 drill rigs together with a BenchREMOTE unit, making it the first in Latin America to introduce remotecontrolled benching. The decision is seen as a milestone for both RT as well as Codelco, reaffirming the group’s strategy to apply new technologies to achieve safer, more productive processes. Located at 3 000 m above sea level in the Atacama desert, some 250 km northeast of Antofagasta and 40 km north of Calama, Radomiro Tomic produces copper cathodes at the rate of around 330 000 tonnes per year.

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With the new drill rigs in place, complemented by the BenchREMOTE unit, the mine is now evaluating whether the system can completely replace its traditional benching operations. Claudia Domínguez, Manager, Occupationa l Safety and Health at RT, points out that the mine has worked hard in recent years to improve safety awareness. “We impress on all our employees to make the right decision and stop their activities if they encounter risks that are beyond our control such as sudden rockfalls,” she says. “In this respect, BenchREMOTE helps us remove the final barrier to preventing accidents as it totally eliminates the risk. “There have been a number of serious accidents in Chile so this technology from Atlas Copco is most welcome. As it will improve our working conditions it will be highly appreciated by those who do the work.”

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NEWS & REPORTS Mine Manager Raúl Galán agrees, adding that switching from conventional bench drilling to remote control with the SmartROC D65 is a good strategic fit. “We have a plan that rests on four pillars – safety, innovation, performance and operational excellence,” he explains. “The technology is a perfect fit because it is a computerized, high productivity system that also incorporates a high level of protection for our operators. This gives peace of mind.” Moreover, he says the introduction of remote control drilling is in keeping with the times. “The mining industry has changed. We are going through a new cycle of lower copper prices and that means we have to adapt quickly to meet the challenges and stay competitive. “This equipment helps us to do that. It is more cost effective and allows up to three drill rigs to be controlled from a distance at the same time, which means we get higher productivity as well.”

Testing under way The mine is currently in the process of testing and evaluating the system, but the management is confident it will live up to expectations. If all goes well, the new drill rigs may even be used in fully automatic mode between shifts and during meal breaks, further increasing productivity. Compared with its previous fleet, including the Atlas Copco ROC L8, the mine is also aiming for improved availability. Danilo Díaz, Senior Engineer, Mine Management at Radomiro Tomic, says: “Compared with our ROC L8, we are expecting to see a reduction in the number of incidents as well as longer life and improved performance of the equipment, components and parts. We also expect increased availability, lower annual maintenance costs and ongoing support and training for our operators and maintenance personnel.” The mine fully expects its operators to embrace the new technology and quickly get used to working inside the BenchREMOTE vehicle at a distance from the drilling patterns on the benches.

Training the teams Technical assistance and training are provided on site by Atlas Copco’s Bori s Cancino and Boris Albornoz. Some RT operators participated in a two-week training course at the Atlas Copco plant in Sweden as early as in 2014. In September 2015, a three-week course was held during commissioning of the BenchREMOTE system and further sessions were conducted in March this year, mainly focused on training two-man crews. Operator Luis Vyhmeister Silva was one of the first to use the new equipment. “It takes a bit of getting used to but overall it’s all good. One of the strangest things is that there is no noise compared to being inside the rig! “The controls are more or less the same as in the rig with a few additional ones for zooming the camera so the difference is very small. I think it is a comfortable workplace and of course it is totally safe which for us is the biggest advantage of all.” Vidal Martín, Business Line Manager for Atlas Copco in Chile comments: “The technical solution we have provided to RT, which prevents operators from being exposed to risks in hazardous areas and increase productivity, is a key concept in meeting the new challenges that face the mining industry. And it is also very important for RT to be part of this trend.” Atlas Copco Product Manager Francisco Campos, concludes: “BenchREMOTE will revolutionize surface drilling. It is the solution to the problems the industry faces today and enables more mining to be carried out. Proof of this is that we are now implementing this technology at MEL and Minera Candelaria mines as well, with the same level of satisfaction shown by Radomiro Tomic.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco surface drill rigs Vidal Martin Business Line Manager Phone: +56 2 2442 3825 E-mail: vidal.martin@cl.atlascopco.com

The rigs will be working in different sections of the pit. The operators will work in pairs and Díaz says he wants as many operators as possible to take turns to obtain broadest possible feedback on operational and maintenance issues.

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The cutting edge machines that help leading dimension stone company meet global demand

Pearl Mineral and Mines has won many awards and accolades for its achievements including recognition this year from the Institute of Economic Studies of New Delhi. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

IPearl Mineral and Mines, one of India’s top suppliers of Black Galaxy stone, is meeting rising global demand for world class granites. Drilling technology from Atlas Copco is a key driver of the company’s success. With an abundance of granite, marble, sandstone, quartzite and slate, India is the world’s largest producer and a leading exporter of dimension stone. Used in iconic buildings all over the world, Indian stone meets the most exacting world standards. The southern state of Andhra Pradesh is home to one of the most popular granites of them all, known as Black Galaxy or Bronzite Gabbro. These medium-to-fine grained dark stones, which have golden, sparkling scales, are said to be found only in Ongole, a village some 350 km north of the City of Chennai. Sitting on a ‘goldmine’ of this much sought-after material is C.V.N. Raja, Managing Director of Pearl Mineral and Mines Pvt. Ltd, which is quarrying an area of just over seven hectares.

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There are about 50 quarries here, all focused on meeting the current high demand for Black Galaxy granite, mainly from China, but also from many other countries around the world. As a first generation entrepreneur in the business, C.V.N. Raja started with pneumatic drills, compressors and a large workforce. But he soon realized that only advanced technology could help his company to surge ahead in this highly competitive market. After a thorough study of the available options, he chose dimension stone drilling equipment from Atlas Copco. “Advanced technology, innovative product design and total reliability are the key factors why I chose Atlas Copco,” he says. “But what impresses me most is their commitment,

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NEWS & REPORTS service support and ready vailability of spares, which are vital to keeping the quarry running efficiently.”

High standards, quality products C.V.N. Raja adds that whenever his clients from China, Hong Kong and Macau visit the site they are impressed with the standard of the operation and the quality of the products. And over the next couple of years, he expects his annual sales to increase from today’s INR 600 million (USD 9 M) to 700 million (USD 10 M). Clearly, the equipment will play a major role in reaching the goal. Ch.V.Srinivasa Murthy, Director, is responsible for managing the entire fleet as well as the operators, both in terms of safety and working conditions. Over a six year period, the fleet has been expanded to include 64 machines, and is dominated by units such as the SpeedROC D30, Rock Buggy and Dominator. Driven by a strong desire for innovation and safety, he was first in the area to introduce radio remote control (RRC), first in the country to purchase the SpeedROC D30, and has now become first in the world to place an order for a SpeedROC 2F.

To determine the latest trends in the industry, C.V.N Raja listens to his clients and his technical team, but quickly adds: “I would not invest in high-end equipment unless I could be sure of after sales service and the ready availability of spares. Atlas Copco has been fantastic. They understand the needs of their customers, and are always available to give support.”

New technology, new image With the introduction of new technology, C.V.N Raja maintains that the image of stone quarries is changing fast as they become more environmentally friendly. One example, he points out, is the increasing use of wire saw cutting which has significantly reduced the use of explosives, making operations both safer and cleaner. Another is precision drilling. “We always use the latest equipment to get maximum accuracy in the size of the blocks,” he says. “This means less wastage and less waste to dispose of.”

Dimension stone quarrying on a massive scale: C.V.N. Raja, Managing Director of Pearl Mineral and Mines Pvt. Ltd., describes the operation for M&C reporter in the Ongole quarry. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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NEWS & REPORTS Pearl’s preference for Atlas Copco equipment is also evident in its choice of rock drilling tools. Having realized the benefits of mechanization, the company quickly graduated from the commonly used integral drill steels towards the more energy efficient tapered drilling tools which also offer more options to use different bit types and sizes. That was about two years ago. Today, Pearl reports 20% faster penetration in drilling operations overall, helping to boost production and sharpen Pearl’s competitive edge. Another key success factor is the Atlas Copco service engineers who can be accessed directly and through distributors. All dimension stone equipment used in the Hyderabad region is supported by the Atlas Copco distributor Airtech Machines and Tools Pvt, Ltd., in Chimakurthy, which holds critical components and parts for scheduled preventive maintenance.

Training a key issue While he praises the development of new technology for stone quarries, C.V.N. Raja stressses that training is a major obstacle. He concludes: “Many others like me would want to have the world’s latest technology in their quarries. I would like to see suppliers like Atlas Copco motivating the industry to interact with the government in setting up institutions, certificate courses and seminars to secure the availability of skilled manpower.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Atlas Copco Mukesh Chaturvedi, Business Line Manager Phone: +912 039852215 E-mail: mukesh.chaturvedi@in.atlascopco.com

Pearl Mineral and Mines has won many awards and accolades for its achievements including recognition this year from the Institute of Economic Studies of New Delhi. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

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Atlas Copco: The road to recovery

Drill rig operator Mitsukuni Sato (centre) stands with site manager Koichiro Uchida (second from left) and other site staff from Japan Blasting Technics Co. on a section of a rebuilding project utilising Atlas Copco PowerROC drill rigs in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

Entire communities destroyed, many lives lost and tens of thousands of people displaced following a nuclear meltdown. This was the terrible aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Eastern Japan on March 11, 2011. Today, some five years on, the region is recovering.

Major challenge According to Ken Sato, an official of the town’s urban development department, an area of around 100 hectares is being leveled, and by the time the operation is complete, more than 12 million m3 of material will have been excavated. Drilling and blasting got underway in January 2013, and for the companies involved, it is a mission that tests their emotional strength as well as their technical skills. The work is being carried out by Happa JV, a joint venture consisting of Japan Rock Engineering and Japan Blasting Technics. Between them, these companies are using a fleet of seven Atlas Copco tophammer drill rigs, all PowerROC T35 and T45 models.

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Japan Rock has five of these – four in operation and one in reserve – while another PowerROC is used by its subcontractor Kako and an addi–tional PowerROC is operated by Japan Blasting. “The main struggle here has been the sheer daily quantity of rock to be moved,” explains Takashi Sasada, Japan Rock’s Site Manager. “It is considerably more than any regular construction site. During the peak period, the rig fleet was excavating more than 20 000 cubic meters per day.” Sasada adds that securing adequate supplies of explosives for the site is also a constant challenge and that this is being sourced from all over the country. Japan Rock’s fleet has been used in a variety of rebuilding projects up and down the coastline, but none that can compare with the scale of Rikuzentakata.

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NEWS & REPORTS Takashi Sasada, site manager for Japan Rock Engineering. (Photo: Atlas Copco)

Delicate ecosystem Using this method, it is estimated that the project will take about a quarter of the time it would take using conventional loaders and dump trucks. It also reduces CO2 emissions by an estimated 4 000 tonnes, while avoiding incidental deposits in the Kesen River which has a rich, but delicate ecosystem. Sasada said the company chose the PowerROC T35 and T45 rigs for their reliability, high availability and service support.

Bridge of Hope Sasada is not alone among the 16-man Japan Rock crew when he says that he feels the weight of responsibility and expectation on his shoulders. “The pressure is tremendous,” he says, simply. It is easy to see what he means. For example, Futoshi Toba, the town’s mayor, has said he has “the highest expectations for the innovative method” being employed.

The work on the highland site involves numerous challenges. While the primary objective is to make room for around 160 homes, a section is also being cleared for the Sanriku Highway, which will pass through the zone. Drill rig operator Kinya Sekimoto explains: “The number one priority of this project is volume, and with all the different logistics and special considerations we have here it means the process is less systematic than, for example, a dam project.” Nonetheless, according to Sasada and his operators, the rigs have performed very well, despite having barely been out of operation since the drilling began, except for regular maintenance.

After each round of drilling and blasting, tonnes of material are transported down to the coastal plains by a 3 km conveyor belt system, designed and built by Shimizu Corp. Reflecting the spirit of this project, the section that crosses the Kesen River is called “kibo no kakehashi,” or “Bridge of Hope” by local residents. The 1.8 m wide conveyor belt promises to carry out the haulage operation in the shortest time possible, and the Atlas Copco drill rigs, which have a healthy reputation in the world of Japanese construction, are seen as an integral part of delivering that promise.

Servicing is carried out by Atlas Copco technician, Yasushi Hikichi, who performs weekly checks on the site and oversees any repair work that may be required.

Every hour, up to 6 000 tonnes of excavated rock and soil is broken up by jaw crushers before being loaded onto the conveyor. The belt moves at a speed of 15 km per hour with about 5 500 tonnes of material – equal to 550 dump truck loads. The material is de-posited at five different stations below, then picked up by trucks and hauled to the various sites where the land is being elevated.

Despite this, Site Manager Sasada says his team ensures that the operation goes smoothly and according to plan. “We are starting to reduce drill rig operating hours and there is certainly no need to increase the fleet in order to meet the year-end blasting deadline,”he explains, adding that Japan Rock has been using Atlas Copco rigs for more than 20 years so its operators are very familiar with the equipment.

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Due to the hard rock, the average hole depth drilled each day is about 200 m, which is less than originally expected. “The rock is extremely hard here and there’s a lot of subterranean water, explains PowerROC operator Shumei Takahashi. “So we have a variety of challenges including the shorter-than-usual life of each drill bit.”

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NEWS & REPORTS Sense of pride Operator Takahashi says he admires the PowerROC rigs’ easy handling, while Sekimoto commended their “clear field of vision”. The PowerROC T45 is also easy to maintain, especially in comparison with earlier models, he adds. Takahashi, who was born in a neighboring town and personally experienced the 2011 disaster, admits to have been shocked by the images he saw of the devastated city, which he often visited when he was a young boy. “I feel a lot of regrets that it has all gone and I sometimes wonder how local residents must feel,” he said. However, being able to contribute to the restoration of the town has given him a strong sense of pride. “It’s something I can tell the grandchildren,” he says.

“Sasada concludes: “Japan and the world is watching this jobsite and we cannot delay the time necessary for completion. We are very satisfied with the Atlas Copco machines which have stabilized production in such tough ground conditions.”

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Geothermal Industry is convinced of GeoTHERM – expo & congress Next date: 15th + 16th of February 2017 / Exhibitors underline top reputation with best ratings / 44 nations represented in Offenburg. Offenburg, Germany. GeoTHERM – expo & congress, which takes place for the eleventh time on 15th +16th February 2017, has built up an excellent reputation. The number tell the story: Already in 2016, 3541 visitors and 180 exhibitors from 44 nations registered for the biggest event within the geothermal industry.

Arab Emirates, Korea and Japan - came to Offenburg. ‚I am proud of the high amount of international guests and the longstanding cooperation with the entire geothermal industry” accentuated Sandra Kircher, CEO of the Exhibition Center Offenburg.

Once again the exhibitors have highlighted the position of GeoTHERM with an impressive rating . The final grade of 1,73 for the last GeoTHERM in Offenburg shows the exhibitors’ high degree of satisfaction. Furthermore a characteristic of this event is the high quality of visitors. 58,2% of the exhibitors rated the visitors’ professional expertise as ‚excellent‘, 37,8% rated them as ‚good‘. 83% of the exhibitors intend to participate at GeoTHERM 2017and more than 40% have already signed during this year’s GeoTHERM for the next event.

Next GeoTHERM will take place on 15th + 16th February 2017 at the Exhibition Center Offenburg, Germany.

This important platform makes it possible to have an intensive professional exchange. Albert Genter of the French company ES Géothermie comments the international exchange: ‚On GeoTHERM we have presented our products of deep geothermal energy on the Upper Rhine. We use the Enhanced Geothermal System that has been developed by our partner network for over 15 years. For us GeoTHERM is an important platform for the European dialogue.‘ Aside from the exhibitor’s high degree of satisfaction GeoTHERM showed a growing internationalization. 44 nations were guest on the last event in Offenburg. Besides a number of participants from all over Europe, visitors from overseas - from North and South America, United

The tickets for GeoTHERM include the visit of congress and trade fair as well as the simultaneous translation: • Ticket for one day 28,00 EUR (special early bird until 18th of November 2016) • Ticket for two days 48,00 EUR (special early bird until 18th of November 2016) • Venue and organizer: Exhibition Center Offenburg, Schutterwälder Str. 3, 77656 Offenburg, Germany.

Further information on GeoTHERM is available online www.geotherm-germany.com. For detailed questions please do not hesitate to contact Lena Danner, Project Director GeoTHERM by phone +49 (0)781 9226-54 or via E-Mail geotherm@messe-offenburg.de.

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Mining Technology Consulting Field of activity • Feasibility studies

• equipment selection

• Exploration

• drilling & blasting

• geological modelling

• slope stability & monitoring

• geostatistical resource estimation

• assessment of geotechnical risk

• resource classification

• hydrological investigation

• mine design

• health & safety in mining

• mine optimization

Geological Investigation Exploration • Survey & Mapping • Mineral exploration program • Geological investigation • Geochemical investigation • Geological and structural analysis • Microscopic investigation and mineralogical analysis

Geological Modelling • Data collection and review of projects • Database validation and verification • Exploration and data management • 3D geological, structural and mineralization interpretation and modeling • Statistic and geostatistic analysis • Geostatistical resource estimation • Resource classification, reporting andreconciliations

Mine Design & Mine Optimization Mine Planning • Design and optimization of pit layout • Mine development planning • Scheduling • Design of mine dumps • Optimum location of surface facilities

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Company-Presentation NEWS & REPORTS Equipment Selection & Modelling • Loading and haulage • Transport route optimization • Optimization of primary crusher location (Mobile / semimobile / stationary crusher) • Economic evaluation

Slope Stability & Monitoring • Geotechnical investigation • Groundwater investigation • Slope stability assessment • Slope design • Implementation of geotechnical instrumentation • Slope monitoring • Assessment and management of geotechnical risks

Drilling & Blasting • Planning of drilling and blasting • Blast vibration control • Control of borehole deviation • Economic evaluation

Compact courses For the international mining industry on mining methods and technology: • Seminars, conferences, courses, lectures and workshops

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

Mining Technology Consulting Professor Dr.-Ing. habil. H. Tudeshki

Albrecht-von-Groddeck-Str. 3 D-38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Tel.: +49(0) 53 23 - 98 39 33 Fax: +49(0) 53 23 - 96 29 90 8

www.mtc-tudeshki.com

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