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PEPPERTREE QUARRY A ‘GENERATIONAL INVESTMENT’

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n 2014 Boral commissioned an advanced processing plant for Peppertree Quarry, south of Sydney. This facility – featuring crushers, screens, conveyors and processing systems – has set new benchmarks in environmental management, safety, production and quality. As you approach Boral’s Peppertree Quarry, a twohour drive from Sydney, it’s immediately obvious this is no ordinary quarry operation. There are no stockpiles of different products, no loaders and dump trucks moving material around, no lines of tip trucks collecting material for delivery to building and construction sites back in Sydney – and very little noise. Instead, eight gleaming stainless steel towers soar into the sky – storage silos for the base materials that combine to make up the numerous different product mixes the site can produce.

The quarry’s entire output leaves the site by train – four trainloads a day, every day – with multiple product mixes in every trainload. Not a single kilogram of product leaves the site by road. And yet a single person can control this entire processing operation. The whole site has just 30 people running it across a 24/7 operation; compare this with equivalent output conventional quarry operations, which typically require more personnel than that, along with multiple items of mobile equipment.

These silos are fed by a complex 3D maze of conveyors from the multiple crushing and screening plants housed in an array of structures – which in turn are fed from a single, massive stockpile bringing in the raw crushed material from the quarry pit itself.

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small tradespeople and builders to multinational civil and building contractors and their clients. “We identified a large deposit of granodiorite adjacent to our existing limestone quarry near Marulan, south of Sydney,” Bolton said. Granodiorite is a very hard and durable rock, making it ideal for concrete and asphalt applications. “Our Peppertree Quarry is a generational investment, and will secure Boral and the Sydney construction materials market for many, many years to come,” Bolton said. “We were granted consent to extract and process 3.5 million tonnes a year. This consent is for an initial period of 30 years, but the resource at Peppertree will last significantly longer than that.”

‘GENERATIONAL INVESTMENT’

One issue Boral faced in the move from Penrith Lakes to Peppertree was the fact the new site had no sand resources.

So what was behind Boral’s decision to go far beyond anything that had been done in Australia previously and build a world’s best practice operation?

Accordingly, the company decided to develop its own manufactured sand products, combining granodiorite from the new Peppertree Quarry mixed with product from its adjacent limestone quarry.

A unique combination of history, geography, geology and environment – along with some equally unique challenges – has resulted in the company’s new Peppertree processing plant.

In fact, 40 per cent of the output from Peppertree is manufactured sand – and it has proven to be a product of such outstanding characteristics that demand for it is growing.

David Bolton, Boral Construction Materials’ general manager of quarries for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, said for many years the company had known it would need to replace its Penrith Lakes Scheme quarry, on the western outskirts of Sydney.

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“Penrith Lakes supplied Sydney with construction materials for over 100 years but was exhausted by 2015,” he said. Quarrying at Penrith Lakes officially ceased in July 2016 after almost 130 years of extraction. Boral needed a replacement quarry close enough to Sydney to economically transport product to the metropolitan region and to the demanding standards of its customers – from homeowners,

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EDUCATION “The entire design of Peppertree incorporates a number of lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce material transport requirements and material movements, as well as excess stocks of materials on-site,” Bolton said. “Products from Peppertree and the way that these products were delivered to our markets drove us to design a plant based on what our customers truly valued. “From these customer requirements, the original project specification was developed, and Sandvik and Boral then designed and built the plant and equipment to meet those needs.” Photo 4 (Sandvik)

TRANSPORT BY RAIL

FULLY INTEGRATED PLANT

Bolton said another major challenge for Boral was getting its product to Australia’s largest city, almost 200km away. The quarry’s target output would have meant a steady stream of trucks travelling up and down the Hume

From the earliest specification and design stage, Boral worked closely with Sandvik Construction to develop a fully integrated processing plant that met the highest standards of production reliability, product quality and safety.

Highway, and into an already very congested city road network. “The need to ensure that all aggregates were railed from the site rather than truck presented a number of challenges to Boral and to Sandvik in developing the systems and infrastructure to accommodate such large volumes of diverse products by rail,” he said. “The rail loading infrastructure that was developed by Boral and Sandvik for this project, I believe, is one of a kind in this industry.

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“It combines the ability to load multiple products, doing this at high capacity, similar to large scale mining operations. “However, in large scale mining operations you are dealing with just a single product that’s going onto a train, whereas the system we have developed in conjunction with Sandvik allows us to deal with multiple products at very high rates, thus maximizing our rail utilisation.” To maximise the plant’s efficiency and productivity, minimise ongoing operating costs and ensure a high degree of flexibility to meet changing market demands well into the future, Boral adapted the principles of “lean manufacturing” at its Peppertree operations.

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EDUCATION Once the raw quarried material leaves the pit, Sandvik-supplied conveyors, crushers, screens, air classifiers and surge bins, along with sophisticated control and quality monitoring systems, manage every aspect of production until the final product is loaded onto the train (see additional information). A key element of this process has been to ensure products out of Peppertree meet specifications, and achieve market acceptance. According to Peppertree Quarry manager Angus Shedden, the quality of Peppertree products has exceeded all expectations. “The feedback from our customers has been exceptional, far better than we expected,” he said. “Our secondary crushers, the Sandvik cone crushers, are really delivering fantastic shape.” Shedden said this shape straight off the cone crushers was of such high quality the operation had been able to reduce the feed going through its quaternary vertical shaft impactor (VSI) crushers. “We are also getting excellent consistency of our aggregate,” he said. “We are able to produce the same product consistently, first time, all the time. The biggest success here, from my point of view, has been the quality of the aggregates. The quality has just been exceptional.

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“Since production out of Peppertree started, we have supplied a number of high profile infrastructure projects in Sydney – including Barangaroo – with customers very happy with the high quality aggregates that we are producing.” Shedden is proud of the high degree of automation at Peppertree, and the benefits it has in terms of safety and efficiency. “Because of the automation in the plant, not only can we operate the plant with one person, but it also means that we don’t have lots of vehicles, and we don’t have huge numbers of people on site,” he said. “Our standard operating team per production shift is four people – and I defy anywhere else to have those sorts of numbers to produce the output we are achieving. “For us, from an occupational health and safety (OHS) point of view, that has huge implications. A lot fewer people around and a lot fewer vehicles takes away a huge amount of risk. And, from an operational cost, we don’t have all that maintenance to carry out on mobile plant and equipment. “As well, not having a lot of vehicles moving around the site really helps with our environmental controls.”

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EDUCATION at what we needed to do in regard to environmental performance,” she said. “So, for example, all conveyors are covered, all operations are within buildings, and we have minimal water usage to control dust.” Because of the restricted water supply at Peppertree, Boral and Sandvik worked closely from the earliest stages of the design process to eliminate all haul trucks from the operation.

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EHS SOLUTIONS Boral has taken the opportunity in developing a greenfield operation to introduce highly innovative environmental and OHS solutions, as Sharon Makin, stakeholder and environmental manager at Peppertree, explained. “I had the privilege of actually starting here back when work on the site began in July 2011, and have stayed on to do health, safety and environment through operations,” Makin said. An important element of the Peppertree site from the start was the “safety and design” concept. “What that has meant in terms of operation is an OHS management system which ties in with all the physical, mechanical safeguards that we have put in place here,” Makin said.

“Material comes out of the pit by conveyor, it goes through all the processing operations via conveyor,” Makin said. “We are also the first quarry in Australia to put our product into silos, so we don’t have on-ground stockpiles that need to be watered and, again, we don’t need the trucks to haul them off-site. “And as Peppertree has 100 per cent of its dispatch by rail, the silos feed the conveyor direct into the wagons, and so we minimise the need for water through that process as well.”

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“Some examples of what came out of this safety and design process is that everything is guarded – and all guarding is bright yellow in colour, so you can pick when something might be missing. “There are no underground conveyors or underground tunnels; everything is above ground. Access is down the side of each conveyor and confined spaces, as much as possible, have been removed. Ladders have been almost eliminated from the operation, and wherever we can, access is by stairs.” From an environmental point of view, Makin described the plant as “a dry process”. “The site doesn’t have a water supply – apart from what falls out of the sky – so Boral and Sandvik also looked

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EDUCATION “The plant we now have is world standard in terms of safety and quality, and has produced an exceptionally ergonomic and maintainable operation.” Kane highlighted Peppertree’s train loading system and its “reject stockpile” concept as particularly innovative solutions to significant challenges. “Our train loader, which was a collaboration between Boral and Sandvik, has resulted in a world class rail loading system, which operates at 2000 tonnes per hour,” Kane said. “It is the most efficient loading system that Boral currently operates. Photo 10 (Sandvik)

‘EXTENSIVE BENCHMARKING’ One of the key people in helping Boral develop its vision of a highly automated, extremely safe site with the highest environmental standards has been Kai Kane, the project manager for Boral’s Sydney Aggregates Project, which covers the Peppertree Quarry, ist adjacent limestone manufactured sand plant, rail infrastructure and the Maldon rail terminal that services the site. “The criterion that we used in developing our concepts for Peppertree was extensive benchmarking of leading international sites,” Kane said. “We spent several months benchmarking various sites by Sandvik, in particular Perrier TP’s Mions Quarry in France, which became the reference point for this particular project. “These reference plans were then used to consolidate our designs and use them for benchmarking to get world’s best practice in our design process, and then develop our safety and design requirements, as well as Australianising all those European designs.

“It is unique in that it is capable of loading multiple products – in our case, multiple different products and recipes – something that is unique in the quarrying industry.” The site’s reject stockpile system is what Kane calls an “elegant solution” to the challenge of dealing with out-ofspec products coming from the silos to the train loader. Product comes out of the silos at 2000tph, and before going to the train loader goes through a sampling station, where a high speed camera monitors to ensure the product passing through the stations meets specifications. “Any out-of-spec materials are picked up within five seconds as they go past the camera detection systems, then the chute changes direction and diverts the material to a radial stacker and our reject stockpile,” Kane said. Photo 11 (Sandvik)

“The safety and design process between the Boral and Sandvik teams was very iterative and collaborative. Our processes included extensive risk assessments, going through each of the existing designs and then through our new design to make sure that we captured the earnings from the ones that we benchmarked.

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EDUCATION “These materials that come out of our radial stacker are then recirculated by a front-end loader, back into our screening and crushing plants for recovery. “Comparing it with the plants we benchmarked when designing and specifying Peppertree, this is now in a superior state to all of those, particularly from an automation perspective.” David Bolton said customer acceptance of Boral’s product out of Peppertree, in both concrete and asphalt operations, was even better than the company had hoped. He reiterated the development of Peppertree as “a generational investment” for Boral. “It’s been a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved in something of this scale,” he said. “It’s also been a pleasure to work with a great team at Boral Peppertree and a great team at Sandvik. “What these two teams have been able to achieve working together has really opened our eyes to opportunities for improving our existing operations, as well as learnings we can apply to future greenfield and brownfield developments.”

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THE KEY ELEMENTS TO PEPPERTREE PROCESSING PLANT Peppertree Quarry’s processing operation would not have been possible without the input and expertise of crushing and screening plant supplier Sandvik Construction. Peppertree operates with a total of 3.4km of enclosed Sandvik belt conveyors.

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Aside from the primary stockpile from the quarry itself, an out-of-spec materials stockpile and scalpings stockpiles, all products are processed, handled and stored in an enclosed system until they are loaded into four daily trains to Sydney. Following is an overview of the process from the quarry pit to the train loader. A Sandvik conveyor with a capacity of 1200tph brings material from the primary in-pit crusher to a Sandviksupplied surge bin. This surge bin feeds material to a primary screening station consisting of an SG2451 grizzly screen and an SC3062 circular motion screen to remove 0-25mm material, before being fed to the primary stockpile.

CRUSHER BUILDING The first stop for this primary stockpile material is the crusher building, where all secondary and tertiary crushing takes place.

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EDUCATION separate material for delivery to the storage silos, or divert it back to the crusher building for additional processing and then re-screening. The SC3063 screens are 3m wide by 6m long, while the SC2473 is 2.4m wide by 7m long; each has different deck types depending on the materials required. Belt feeders below the screens operate automatically, giving a high degree of flexibility and allowing the production of a wide range of different products depending on market requirements. Photo 14 (Sandvik)

Secondary crushing is carried out with a CS660 cone crusher with a maximum capacity of 750tph, which outputs up to 100mm material.

Material produced from the screen building includes 2-4mm aggregates, 4-6mm aggregates, 6-10mm aggregates, 10-14mm aggregates and 14-20mm aggregates, as well as the 0-4mm fines fractions used for manufactured sands.

While material from this crusher can be used for 3050mm railway ballast, the vast majority of its output is fed to a CH660 crusher, producing 0-60mm material. Material in the 0-2mm range goes directly to the sand circuit, with the remainder feeding two CH440 tertiary cone crushers – also housed in the crusher building.

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These crushers break material into six fractions, which are recrushed and/or blended to provide materials to meet any customer specification. All these crushers feature Sandvik’s ASRi system, which provides automated crusher control, as well as protecting them from damaging overloads. Sandvik ASRi also has the ability to communicate with other control systems. Other features of this system include increased production, the highest possible degree of reduction, improved product distribution and better product shape. Total capacity from this main crusher building is 550tph of material – across all product size ranges.

SCREEN BUILDING All material from the secondary and tertiary crushers comes through this building. It uses five of the latest generation Sandvik SC3063 and SC2473 screens to

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EDUCATION VSI CRUSHERS BUILDING

STORAGE SILOS

A separate building houses two CV128 VSI quaternary crushers. These are primarily used for the final processing of the 0-4mm fines fractions for the site’s manufactured sand product, and have an output capacity of 190tph of final product.

The eight stainless steel storage silos – the most distinctive element of the Peppertree Quarry – hold all the “ingredients” to make up the multiple product mixes Boral supplies to its customers.

In addition, one of the VSIs can be used to “shape” 10-20mm aggregate if required by market demands; this process is managed automatically through the site’s split online control system.

AIR CLASSIFIERS Two Sandvik air classifier units reduce fines from the material coming out of the VSI crusher to between four and six per cent. The air classifiers work on a cyclone principle to extract fines – for which Boral is currently exploring market opportunities.

The silos, which have varying capacities, each hold a specific material size that can be blended into various mixes, according to customer requirements. Each silo is constructed above the ground, with a bed feeding conveyor running beneath all eight silos at ground level. This eliminates the need for tunnels and confined spaces to access the conveyor for maintenance or repairs. Openings beneath each silo allow them to be emptied using a wheel loader in the event of a silo being contaminated with oversized or badly shaped material, or to carry out maintenance inside the silo. Cameras mounted in the conveyors feeding the silos continuously monitor the size and quality of the incoming material. Photo 16 (Sandvik)

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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER The final product mixes for transporting to Sydney are blended “on the fly” as the materials are fed from the silos onto the conveyor in the required proportions. The conveyor under the silos moves at a fixed rate, with product metered according to required recipes; by the time the material has gone through two transfer points, including a surge bin, and is fed into the train wagons, it is thoroughly mixed. This on the fly blending system allows a larger range of material blends to be mixed and checked on-site before transporting on the train. Peppertree’s wide range and flexibility of product blends gives the plant a competitive advantage for servicing customers’ needs. The final product mixes coming out of the silos to the train loading systems are continually analysed through a sampling system located between the silos and the surge bin feeding the trains. This identifies any out-of-spec coarse aggregates, and diverts them to a reject stockpile. From there they can be recirculated into the processing plant.

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Material from the train loading surge bin can be loaded at up to 2000tph, allowing the loading of a 34-wagon train (each wagon holds 77 tonnes) in about 84 minutes.

SAFETY ISSUES Safety was the key consideration in developing the Peppertree operation, and the site features a number of innovative solutions to plant safety issues. These include: • Minimal ladders on the site, and steps with handrails. • Separate platforms for high maintenance elements such as oil tanks for the crushers. • Widespread use of fully encapsulated guarding, plus chain system for gravity tensioning units on conveyors. • Minimal requirements for mobile plant around site in day to day production. • No underground tunnels, for safer and easier maintenance. • Minimising confined space areas.

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EDUCATION QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES To run the plant fully automatically, it incorporates a continuous quality control system. This ensures, for example, that final products going into the silos are the correct size, that the aggregated product mixes being delivered to the train loading system meet specifications or that materials can be diverted to the VSI crushers for final shapingif required.

This automated system was developed jointly by Sandvik and Boral and engineered by Gordyn & Palmer of Melbourne. It incorporates detailed reporting systems, and a high degree of flexibility to handle the full range of materials coming from the pit – allowing Boral to use Sandvik’s ASRi control systems to adjust the plant process to produce a wide range ofdifferent product “recipes”. All this combines to let Boral run the plant with a small number of operators per shift.

Cameras are located in all conveyors feeding the storage silos, with automatic shutdown of silo feeding if any out-ofspec material is identified. Belt feeders and bypass chutes below all screens have been designedto minimise the need for material rehandlingand re-crushing. Level sensors at the top of the end-product silos indicate any silos filling up too fast for current delivery requirements, allowing the system to automatically reduce materials going to those silos. During train loading, a sampling house takes samples directly from the belt to ensure all products are to the correct specifications.

Contact: Sandvik Mining and Construction Central Europe GmbH Sandra Pietsch Marketing Support, Sandvik Mining and Construction Central Europe GmbH Office Phone: +49 (0) 201 1785-352 Mobile: +49 (0) 173 9000457 sandra.pietsch@sandvik.com home.sandvik

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Full electric processing with KEESTRACK “Electrifying results”

Bei der Hausmesse des norwegischen KeestrackHänAt the Autumn customer show of Fredheim Maskin the KEESTRACK “plug-in” production convinced with very low fuel consumption. (Photo: Keestrack)

ive end products with a production capacity of 180 t/h and total diesel consumption of 60 litres per hour – those were the impressive key results of a multi-stage crushing and screening combination of four mobile Keestrack plants first publically tested last autumn. The tests were conducted during the customer days of the Norwegian Keestrack dealer Fredheim Maskin and formed part of the technical premiere for the “full-hybrid” drive technology of the international processing specialist. Debuting within the full-electric combination powered by an external gen set were the all-new jaw crusher B4e and the mobile cone H4e – both with new drive systems, using diesel power only when needed.

Successful premiere Using the traditional „Fredheim Demo Days“ as platform to present its new full-hybrids was well planned by Keestrack. With again over 40 plant exhibits of several brands, the event in Spydeberg, some 30 km southeast of Oslo, exceeds the expectations of a normal “inhouse” show and attracts specialist visitor from all over Scandinavia and other international markets. A record of

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650 sold Keestrack plants in Norway and Sweden since 2005, made the company, led by the brothers Per Olav and Svein Fredheim, to one of the most successful Keestrack distributors – also reflected by the 2016 “Dealer-of theyear” award, presented for the eighth time to Fredheim.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Compact design: Following the successful Apollo-series the new KEESTRACK B4/B4e was re-designed to optimize transport weights. (Photo: Keestrack)

Highlight at the Fredheim machine demonstration, with over 20 working plants in a granite quarry, was the fullelectric tracked processing line including the Keestrack B4e jaw crusher with stacker S5e (for 0/20 pre-screen), the H4e cone with 3-deck-afterscreen module and the final 2-deck-classifier K3e for five end product fractions. With a feed size of 600 mm and different sets of end products, incl. double crushed chippings (0/2 … 16/22; 0/4 … 16/22), the combination reached a maximum production of 180 t/h. Without activating their onboarddiesels all machines were powered through a single 500-kVA external gen set. Consumption analyses over several days gave average values of under 60 litres per hour.

fullhybrid technology. Applied in a mobile multi-stage processing line, as presented here for the first time, it offers great advantages for the contractor. Not only in daily practice, but specifically in long-term evaluation if we consider lower maintenance costs and longer service life,” resumes Hoogendoorn the most important reasons for the consequent development of alternative drive concepts in his company.

„We were surprised by these results,” states Keestrack President Kees Hoogendoorn. “Even if these values are quite specific, they clearly reflect the high economic potential of our

Debuting on Bauma 2016 the KEESTRACK cone crusher H4 was now presented in the full-hybrid version H4e. (Photo: Keestrack)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Long experience And indeed, at Keestrack the new „Full-hybrids” stand in a row with the early introduction of modern loadsensing systems in diesel hydraulic drives and the partial electrification of crushing and screening plants through the wide use of electric motors on conveyors and separator components. “Every new level in development brought important savings in diesel consumption,” explains Kees Hoogendoorn referring to the 20 – 30 % improvement steps, made through modern hydraulics, diesel-electric components and the external “plug-in” operation, which is today available throughout all Keestrack plant technologies. “With their substantially smaller hydraulic circuits our hybrid systems provide advantages in maintenance, availability and safety – especially when working in environmentally sensitive areas.” While the screeners and conveyors on hybrid Keestrack classifiers and stackers are operated electrically – the diesel driven hydraulics only supplies hydraulic cylinders and crawlers – all Keestrack crushing units were up to now only powered directly through the on-board diesel engine. “Electric drives supplied via external gen sets or mains certainly offer high saving potentials, but without compromising the plants’ mobility, crushing performance and productivity, which depends today also on optional modules with high power demands,” Kees Hoogendoorn characterises the challenges in development.

The 1100x700 jaw crusher on the KEESTRACK B4e is driven by a 110 kW electric motor. (Photo: Keestrack)

The new KEESTRACK B4e is equipped with an additional electric motor/pump unit to supply installed hydro-drives. (Photo: Keestrack)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY „Zero-emission“ crushing As a first result of these changing technologies Keestrack presented on last Bauma the track mobile cone crusher H4 with 345 kW/330 KVA diesel/generator module, 132 kW electric drive for the crusher and extensively electrified conveyors and screening components. Despite its comprehensive equipment, including an optional 3-deck after-screen with oversize conveyor, the compact, transport friendly plant, weighs only 46 tonnes and can be operated “plug-in”. Now Keestrack presented in Norway the full-hybrid model H4e, featuring an additional electric motor/hydro pump unit to supply all installed hydraulic functions (feeder, hydraulic cylinders, tracks) via external current without starting the diesel engine. The all-new Keestrack B4/B4e jaw crusher is optionally available with conventional dieselhydraulic drive or as full-hybrid “e-version”. With active 2-deck pre-screening and the redesigned 1100x700 mm jaw crusher featuring the patented N.S.S. overload protection. The new model follows on the successful Apollo/B4 for flexible recycling applications or mediumsized quarry operations with capacities up to 300 t/h. Completely equipped with new options, like the 1-deck afterscreen module with oversize conveyor, the new designed frame incorporating elements of high-strength Domex steel guarantees low transport weights (max. 49 tonnes). The full-hybrid Keestrack B4e is equipped with a 242 kW diesel engine and a 225 kVA onboard generator. The latter supplies the 110 kW electric crusher motor, all other electric drives on conveyors and screens and the separate 55 kW electric motor/hydro pump unit for all installed hydro drives (cylinders, tracks). During “plug-in” operation (external gen set/mains) the diesel engine doesn’t have to be started, the whole energy management is controlled automatically including the electric supply of a secondary unit (screen, stacker).

Very satisfied with good test results: KEESTRACK Group President Kees Hoogendoorn. (Photo: Keestrack)

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

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Our standards are uncompromising. Anything less than exceptional doesn’t make the grade. We manufacture almost every part of every machine so we can oversee the quality of each component. We use high-grade steel that is lighter yet stronger than the lower grade metal used in standard machines. Keestrack’s range of crushing and screening equipment provides unbeatable performance and mobility across a wide range of application areas.

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Concrete and asphalt from a single source:

WIRTGEN Group Windhagen | Germany

Wirtgen Group machines rehabilitate the A5

Dual-layer concrete paving, 27 cm thick in total, around the clock on the A5 near Karlsruhe-Durlach. The Wirtgen SP 1500 really hit the mark on this job with its high flexibility, which enabled the concrete paver to quickly be reconfigured as required after 1 km. (Photo: Wirtgen)

hese days, highways surfaced exclusively with concrete or asphalt are something of a rarity in Germany, particularly in its more densely populated regions. Hybrid roads are built instead, depending on the structural requirements and the predicted traffic volume – as was the case with the A5 near Karlsruhe. Bickhardt Bau AG, general contractors, are rehabilitating a 2.3-km stretch of this roadway using a variety of Wirtgen Group machines from its concrete and asphalt segments. The A5 around Karlsruhe is one of the most heavily traveled highways in Germany: It handles up to 140,000 vehicles a day, 15% of them being heavy-duty trucks. The roadway along this stretch of highway was over 30 years old in places, and forced to bear steadily rising volumes of traffic. It came as no surprise that this section needed resurfacing. Wirtgen Group machines were deployed at all critical phases of the project: A tractor-towed stabilizer from Wirtgen paired with a compactor from Hamm provided for

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optimal compaction of the subbase. Most of this section of road was then paved in concrete with slipform pavers from Wirtgen. Immediately thereafter, asphalt pavers from Vögele and tandem rollers from Hamm built the adjacent asphalt approach and exit roads, as well as a 100-m stretch near a bridge. Thanks not least to the Wirtgen Group’s reliable and efficient technologies, the crews succeeded in completing their work sections on schedule.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Wirtgen WS 250 and Hamm H 20i build the foundation The old concrete roadway was removed over the entire stretch. The subbase then had to be stabilized in spots and completely repaved to meet water protection requirements. A Wirtgen WS 250 tractor-towed stabilizer together with a Hamm 20-t compactor built the 30 cm-thick stabilized subbase. With its powerful milling and mixing rotor, and high material throughput – resulting from an optimized material flow in the mixing chamber – the tractor-towed stabilizer was capable of thoroughly and efficiently blending the soil. The H 20i compactor followed behind and quickly compacted the layer, giving the subbase the required level of compaction and degree of penetration. An easy job for the Hamm compactor, thanks to its high compaction and static linear load of over 60 kg/cm.

The Wirtgen paving train comprised two independent SP 1500 slipform pavers. To achieve the best possible bond between the top and bottom concrete layers, the two were paved as usual in a single step, wet-in-wet. Curing was handled by a Wirtgen TCM 1800. (Photo: Wirtgen)

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2 x Wirtgen SP 1500: Paving train for dual-layer concrete paving and maximum load requirements A non-woven fabric was laid out on top of the base course to bridge cracks and for water drainage. The SP 1500 slipform paver, often referred to as a “rolling road factory,” went to work on top of it, placing a 27 cm-thick layer of noise-reducing, durable and skid-resistant exposed aggregate concrete of strength class C30/37 across a width of 12.50 m and 15.00 m. The special feature of the concrete surface is the fact that it comprises two layers of different compositions, which however are placed wet-in-wet in a single paving process. The bottom layer is 22 cm thick, followed by the 5-cm top layer made with locally available gravel (grain size 0/32). The double broken and double screened chipping in the top-layer concrete has a maximum grain size of 8 mm. Combined with this is a significantly higher cement content. Such a roadway structure tangibly reduces material costs. For this type of construction, the components for the two process steps are divided between two machines in the paving train: The first SP 1500, the bottom-layer paver, is equipped with dowel bar and tie bar inserters that automatically insert these reinforcements into the bottom-layer concrete at defined intervals. The second SP 1500, the top-layer paver, follows directly behind with the finishing beam and super smoother. This finishing

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Paver operator Pascal Reichmann is impressed with more than just the high user-friendliness of the Vögele SUPER 1900-2. The tips and tricks he learned in a one-week training class at the Vögele plant in Ludwigshafen also help him on the job every day. (Photo: Wirtgen)

equipment lends the concrete section the specified high degree of evenness. Finally, the TCM 1800 texture curing machine from Wirtgen provides the surface finish. By applying a surface retarding agent, the setting and initial hardening of the concrete surface (approx. 1 mm) can be delayed for a limited time and a curing dispersion applied to prevent the concrete surface from drying out and cracking. What is more, the TCM 1800 can give the concrete a defined texture, if desired. The team from Bickhardt Bau worked around the clock to pave the concrete, with logistics being one of the greatest challenges they faced: Two different materials were required that had to be available at the right time, in the right quantity and in the right place. Paving foreman Jörg Ackermann, who has 25 years of experience in the business, described the situation as follows: “Dual-layer concrete paving can be compared to a planetary gear, in that it has many parts, all of which are important to the successful functioning of the whole. The Wirtgen paver sets the pace. It is the sun gear.” The team paved the concrete – 7,500 m³ in total – in just over 2.5 days.

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Incidentally, this was not the only slipform paver from Wirtgen at the job site: An SP 500 paver was in use at two other locations. It paved a 600 m-long, additional turning lane directly adjacent to the 12.50 m-wide concrete profile.

Approaches, exits and an underpass in asphalt Johannes Foos, construction foreman for the customer (Karlsruhe Regional Administrative Authority), has a very definite opinion on the use of concrete and asphalt: “Concrete is the right building material for this heavily trafficked highway, and the most sustainable. However, most of the approaches and exits handle significantly less traffic, so stone mastic asphalt is the material of choice for them. It bears enough of a load that it doesn’t get brittle, but the load is not so high that it causes wheel ruts.” Therefore, in addition to total rehabilitation of the concrete roadway, the approaches and exits were also renewed as required by their degree of wear. Bickhardt Bau renewed the asphalt surface and binder courses, a total of some 12,000 m². The team further paved a 100 m-long section in the region of a bridge with asphalt. The 14-cm base course (AC 32 TS) and 8-cm binder course (AC 16 BS) were paved in one day across a width of 10.30 m.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY These jobs were taken care of by a Vögele SUPER 1900-2 paver and a Hamm DV 85 VO tandem roller. After they finished their work, the road was surfaced with a mastic asphalt course.

High compaction meets the highest demands The SUPER 1900-2 was equipped with an AB 600 TP2 extending screed for its work on the job site near Karlsruhe. Michael Fuchs, foreman of the blacktop crew, likes the screed because “extending screeds from Vögele are more stable and display greater torsional resistance than other solutions.” The reason is the highly stable single-tube telescoping system, which helps to quickly and precisely set the correct paving width. Michael Fuchs maintains further that Vögele pavers simply “produce a better pavement surface,” because the screed plates, tamper bars and pressure bars are heated particularly uniformly. But the SUPER 1900-2 has even more features for consistently delivering maximum quality, such as during material feed. Large, oscillating push-rollers ensure a smooth supply from the feed truck – a key prerequisite for maximum surface evenness.

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For leveling, Bickhardt Bau uses the NIVELTRONIC Plus System for Automated Grade and Slope Control, combined with the associated sensors from Vögele’s extensive line. As a result, there was no stringline along the short stretch between the concrete roadways. The adjacent slot channel on the first lane was used instead as a reference, being scanned by sonic sensors. NIVELTRONIC Plus together with a slope sensor took care of the rest.

Vögele SUPER 1900-2: Most userfriendly paver Paver operator Pascal Reichmann has been working with the SUPER 1900-2 for five years already, and he is still thrilled with his machine. For him it is “the most userfriendly paver on the market,” in part because of its welldesigned details, the arrangement of the controls, the easily repositionable operating console, the swing-out seats and the extending sunshades.

Efficient duo: Along the 100 m-long section near a bridge, the Vögele SUPER 1900-2 paver worked with high precision, placing a 14 cm-thick base course and an 8 cm-thick binder course across a width of 10.30 m. Final compaction of the new roadway surface was handled with the usual reliability by a Hamm DV 85 VO tandem roller. (Photo: Wirtgen)

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One of the blacktop crews from Bickhardt Bau: Michael Fuchs, Kai Blankenburg, Radivoje Malesevic, Nikolaj Schneider, Pascal Reichmann, Jens Schuchart. (Photo: Wirtgen)

Certified paver driver Reichmann also is the proud owner of a “paver driver’s license” or more precisely: He is a “Certified Paver Operator.” Various providers offer specialized training classes at which paver operators can earn this certificate. Reichmann spent a week at Vögele in Ludwigshafen, Germany, for this purpose: “We learned a great deal about the machines, safety, logistics and asphalt as a building material. I can apply what I learned there on the job every day.”

Hamm DV 85 VO: A roller with a view Two DV 85 VO machines from Hamm were used on this project for final compaction. The pivot-steered tandem rollers are the ideal candidates for the job, because numerous corners and tie-ins had to be compacted on a relatively small surface area. From his positionable seat, roller operator Nikolaj Schneider always had an excellent view of the drum edge from the cabin. But that is not the only thing he likes about the DV 85 VO: “I’ve tried other rollers. But the ones from Hamm are always quieter than those of other manufacturers.” One reason is the good sound insulation. Another is the

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conceptual design of the machine, because Hamm has a strong focus on “soft factors”, too, such as a low noise level inside the cab. Schneider, a roller operator for over 20 years, also is a fan of the DV series water sprinkling system: “I can adjust the precise volume of water, so that there is always enough water on the drum: Not too much, not too little.” The fine adjustment helps him and his roller to achieve premiumquality results. The machine displays high productivity in the process, because the precision adjustment minimizes water consumption, meaning it is seldom necessary to stop and fill up. The two windows in the floor of the cabin give the operator a perfect view of the drum surface. He can check at any time to see if the drums are sufficiently sprinkled.

Quality thanks to oscillation Not least, Schneider also likes the oscillation feature, and for good reason: During asphalt compaction for instance, this technology prevents over-compaction and particle destruction. What is more, it produces compact joints, without damaging adjacent, cold asphalt or concrete surfaces. And finally, but importantly, the oscillation rollers can also compact vibration-sensitive areas quickly and efficiently. In other words, on bridges

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY and ramps, above gas and water lines, and in the vicinity of railway structures or historic buildings, they have a clear advantage over classical vibration compaction – in terms of both compaction performance and quality.

Contact: WIRTGEN Group 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-group.com

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Wirtgen Group Service: Fast and reliable One prerequisite for successful project implementation is the reliability of the machines being used on site. For this reason, the daily maintenance of all his machines is essential to paving foreman Michael Fuchs. The construction team also performs all other maintenance work itself. “We do maintenance pretty much exactly after every 500 hours.” Depending on how tightly the team is scheduled, the service crew from Bickhardt Bau even comes to a job site on occasion and carries out its work there. They can do so because the Wirtgen Group product brands pursue the same strategy when it comes to maintenance and service. Maintenance points are easy to access and the work can be completed quickly, without any special tools. In the SUPER 1900-2, for example, all pumps are attached to the transfer gearbox and are very service-friendly thanks to their clear arrangement. Simple maintenance, meanwhile, is the best precondition for a long machine service life. And when asked what happens when a part fails nonetheless, paving foreman Fuchs replies unruffled: “The Wirtgen Group’s service is really good. When we need a mechanic or spare parts on site, someone arrives in less than 2 to 3 hours.” The track offset of the pivot-steered DV 85 VO tandem roller from Hamm is so large that it makes precision jobs very easy, like here, where it is compacting along the edge of the concrete. (Photo: Wirtgen)

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Innovation. Performance. Partners.

Close to our customers – Wirtgen Group at Conexpo 2017

At Conexpo-Con/Agg 2017 in Las Vegas March 7-11, the Wirtgen Group presented premium products and innovative road and mineral technologies. (Photo: Wirtgen)

ver 40 products – many of them new to North America –Wirtgen Group product performance, innovation and dedication to customers were demonstrated at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2017 in Las Vegas. There, in a nearly 40,000 sq. ft. display, exciting new products and a comprehensive range of services were been shown. Experienced Wirtgen Group applications experts were available on the stand.

Wirtgen Group exhibited innovative machines and technologies for road construction, road rehabilitation, mining and processing of minerals and mineral raw materials, as well as recycling of construction materials.

Wirtgen: Highlights and U.S. debuts No fewer than six cold milling machines, a slipform paver and a texture curing maked their U.S. debuts at ConexpoCon/Agg 2017. For powerful and economical road rehabilitation, Wirtgen was presenting the new high performance cold

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milling machines W 250i and W 220i, the W 150 CFi and W 120 CFi – two models of the latest compact milling machine generation – as well as the W 60 Ri and W 35 Ri from the latest small milling machine generation. The SP 64i slipform paver also was presented for the first time. It joins the models SP 61i and SP 62i in forming the new SP 60 series that ultimately will replace the globally successful SP 500. The SP 60 series combines the wideranging applications of the SP 500 with the state-of-theart technologies of the next largest series, the SP 90. As the second pioneering solution for high-quality concrete paving, the texture curing machine TCM 180i rounded off the range of Wirtgen‘s newly unveiled products in Las Vegas.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Vögele: A whole series of innovations Conexpo-Con/Agg delegates were experienced the innovative technologies of Vögele‘s asphalt pavers and screeds. The Mini Class was represented by the SUPER 700-3i. The new 10 ft. SUPER 2000-3i and SUPER 2003-3i pavers were also displayed. Both Highway Class machines were designed specifically for paving highways and for applications on large industrial areas. In addition to this, the SUPER 1800-3i SprayJet spray paver, the SUPER 21003i and the Vögele PowerFeeder MT 3000-2i Offset were also exhibited. The brand-new 8-ft. SUPER 1700-3i and SUPER 1703-3i are particularly noteworthy and were a definite highlight of the Vögele exhibits. These two Universal Class pavers celebrated their world premiere at Conexpo! The SUPER 1700-3i tracked paver and the SUPER 17033i wheeled paver are cutting-edge machines suitable for a wide variety of applications. Typical jobs are secondary roads and highways, but due to their compact design, they are ideal for commercial and municipal applications as well.

Hamm: New models and an inventive operating concept for asphalt and soil compactors The world market leader for asphalt and soil compactors brought a number of innovations to Las Vegas, including the new tandem rollers of the HD+ Series, and the supercompact HD CompactLine. The tandem rollers of the DV+ Series with unique pivot steering was introduced to the North American market at Conexpo-Con/Agg. These new rollers offer precise compaction, even in very confined conditions. Hamm has extended the successful H Series soil compactor range with new models in the class up to 84 inches. With their wide variety of equipment options, they can be customized for machine leasing as well as for earthworks contractors. Hamm also presented a new pneumatic rubber-tired roller whose weight is extremely easy to ballast.

use of the innovative Easy Drive operating concept. Its clear, ergonomically optimized structure features a small number of language-neutral controls. All rollers are operated in the same way, with modifications to suit the specific functions of the individual series. By these means, Hamm creates ideal conditions for simple, safe and ergonomically optimized operation.

Kleemann: Innovative crushers for a wide range of applications Kleemann presented its latest development for efficient use in quarries: the MOBICONE MCO 11 PRO mobile cone crusher. The robust plant is equipped with a lowconsumption diesel-electric drive that permits operation with an external power supply. The integrated Continuous Feed System (CFS) guarantees optimum crusher utilization so that up to 470 tons of material can be processed per hour. Three representatives of the successful EVO series were also be showcased: the MOBICONE MCO 9 Si EVO mobile cone crusher, the MOBIREX MR 130 Zi EVO2 mobile impact crusher and the MOBICAT MC 110 Zi EVO mobile jaw crusher. These models boast compact dimensions, are easy to transport and can be used flexibly for both natural stone and recycling applications. Equipped with a diesel-electric drive, the crushing plants run economically and efficiently. At the same time they are very powerful and ensure a highquality end product. The simple operating concept of the EVO units supports intuitive control and offers excellent interlinking options.

Close to our Customers: Know-how from applications consulting through to on-site service In addition to innovations and a representative crosssection of field-proven construction machines, the Wirtgen Group showcased its comprehensive range of services at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2017, ranging from applications consulting to speedy, on-site service, an additional core competence of the Group.

The new models of the DV+ and HD+ tandem roller series – as well as the H Series soil compactors – make

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Experts were on hand in Las Vegas for face-to-face talks, ready to bring visitors up to speed on the perfectly intercoordinated range of Wirtgen Group products and services from the four product brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm and Kleemann.

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At Conexpo-Con/Agg 2017 in Las Vegas March 7-11, the Wirtgen Group presented premium products and innovative road and mineral technologies.. (Photo: Wirtgen)

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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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Symposium Mines Guinea 2017:

WIRTGEN Group Windhagen | Germany

Wirtgen at the 2017 Symposium Mines Guinea event

The 2500 SM creates clean, stable profiles as here in Guinea, and loads the bauxite in one operation. The high purity and quality of the excavated raw materials are advantages of the sophisticated technology and selective mining method of the Wirtgen surface miners. (Photo: Wirtgen)

irtgen will be attending the 5th Symposium Mines Guinea event in the capital Conakry, showcasing the company as a reliable mining partner to trade visitors. With more than 30 years of experience in the international mining sector, Wirtgen supplies sophisticated and practical technologies that are designed for extreme working conditions. More than 500 successful surface mining projects around the world demonstrate the company’s expert know-how and applications experience – two attributes which round off Wirtgen‘s range of products and services and enable customers to rely on all-round support, provided in a spirit of partnership.

Professional expertise on the African continent With its economical and environmentally friendly solutions, Wirtgen has been active in the African market for more than 30 years. In addition to supplying machines, the local Wirtgen Group sales and service company Wirtgen South Africa and selected dealers in the other

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African states ensure fast reaction times with their dense service network. Technical support is provided directly in the mine or in workshops that are specially designed for the large machines. The ingenious logistics concept ensures the continuous provision of original spare parts. Wirtgen experts also support customers at any time with customized, on-site project planning which is specially tailored to their needs.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Efficient range of products with flexible applications With the surface miners 2200 SM/2200 SM 3.8, 2500 SM and the 4200 SM, Wirtgen offers machines in three performance classes that can be configured variably and specifically for each project. The surface miners cut and crush the rock with a special cutting drum and load it onto heavy-duty trucks with their robust conveying systems, all in a single operation. The material can also be deposited between the crawler units as a windrow or sidecast alongside the machine. Featuring three different operating methods, Wirtgen surface miners are very versatile, with cutting widths ranging from 2.20 m to 4.20 m, cutting depths of 0 cm to 83 cm and an unconfined compressive strength of 120 MPa. Special machines for rock operations even cut hard granite up to 260 MPa. Wirtgen is the only manufacturer to cover a performance range that extends up to 3,000 t/h in combination with direct loading via a loading belt. As surface mining does not require blasting or drilling, it avoids vibrations, noise and dust, reducing the environmental impact while increasing safety in open cast mining. The selective mining process not only boosts material quality, but also increases the exploitation of the deposits, as the Wirtgen surface miners can efficiently mine raw materials that were previously unprofitable to extract, creating added value. For mining companies, this translates into significant quality and financial advantages during mining and subsequent processing.

Wirtgen surface miners in Guinea Wirtgen surface miners have been established in the West African Republic of Guinea for more than 10 years. A fleet of around 20 machines operate primarily in bauxite mines. Customers are supported directly from the Wirtgen brand headquarters in Germany and a local facility in Conakry that provides on-site services, ranging from technical assistance to MARC (Maintenance and Repair Contracts), with personnel from the brand headquarters as well as local technicians.

Wirtgen experts in Conakry As part of the symposium at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Conakry, Wirtgen will also be giving an exciting specialist presentation entitled “High Performance; Safe & Environmentally Friendly Bauxite Mining in Guinea” showing project solutions in the West African state. Experienced Wirtgen mining experts will also be available to answer any application questions as well as compare notes, and are looking forward to interesting discussions with professionals from the industry.

In addition to mining raw materials, the surface miners are also used for the development of large-scale infrastructure projects such as road, rail and tunnel routing operations.

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BHS-Sonthofen GmbH Sonthofen | Germany

BHS-Sonthofen presented with the German Resources Efficiency Award One ton of lime is all it takes to turn 100 tons of rock into a valuable building material

The trophy: The German Resources Efficiency Award 2016 (Photo: BHS-Sonthofen)

onthofen, Germany, March 2017 BHS-Sonthofen and MSW Mineralstoffwerke Südwest received the German Resources Efficiency Award 2016 on 16 February 2017. The prestigious prize was awarded by the German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy to the two companies to commend the development and successful implementation of the Combimix process. This process turns a previously worthless mining by-product accumulated in quarries into a valuable building resource.

In quarries and gravel pits, the Combimix process takes clay-and-rock mixtures – which previously had to be refilled or disposed at a landfill – and turns them into a marketable building material. Furthermore, this means that millions of tons of material previously considered worthless and dumped can now be reactivated.

Awards ceremony: (left to right) Parliamentary State Secretary Uwe Beckmeyer, Andre Däschlein and Gerd Schuler (both BHS-Sonthofen), Benedikt Fahrland (MSW) and Manfred Immler (BHS-Sonthofen) as well as Prof. Ralph Watzel, President of the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) and chairman of the jury (Photo: BHS-Sonthofen)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The prizewinner signet of the German Resources Efficiency Award 2016 (Photo: BHS-Sonthofen)

A happy moment for Däschlein: “This award demonstrates yet again that deep industry know-how and close ties to their customers allow mid-sized companies, in particular, to create innovative processes and solutions that deliver true efficiency gains.” Excerpt from the laudation of State Secretary Beckmeyer: “The sparing and efficient use of natural resources is a key skill needed to create a sustainable society. This year’s winning projects serve as role models of innovative and competitive industrial entrepreneurship in Germany. They furthermore pave our way to becoming less dependent on resource imports.” BHS has also installed the Combimix system in several quarries in France using continuous mixers. Before the system was installed, in one facility more than 100,000 t of rock/clay mixture from the quarry had to be dumped every year. More than 90 % of contaminated feed material is now sold as rock grade thanks to the Combimix system. The plant manager is extremely pleased about the significant reduction in costs: „Before the mixer was installed, we had to break down 400,000 t of rock each year to obtain 300,000 t of salable material. The new procedure means we only require 330,000 t to achieve the same delivery quantity.“ The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie) awards the German Resources Efficiency Award to exemplary products that efficiently use raw materials and other materials, processes or services, as well as application-oriented research results. A jury comprising 14 members screened over 40 submissions to select four winners in the ‘Companies’ category and a single winner in the ‘Research Facilities’ category.

MSW introduced the process at their Mönsheim quarry in the summer of 2016. It allowed the company to increase their repository’s yield by 25%. To produce the same volume of the final product, it was previously necessary to extract about 620,000 tons of limestone annually. Now the total is around 188,000 tons less, which corresponds to a relative reduction of around 30%. It helped to increase raw material efficiency from the previous level of 65–70% to around 93%. Dennis Kemmann, the Managing Director of BHSSonthofen GmbH, is already thinking ahead: “Our Combimix process holds a vast potential as it enables companies across the globe and throughout various industries to utilize resources more efficiently. In the context of rehabilitating

Andre Däschlein, Director of International Sales for Mixing & Crushing Technology at BHS, and Benedikt Fahrland, Managing Director of MSW Mineralstoffwerke Südwest GmbH & Co. KG, accepted the award presented by Uwe Beckmeyer, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy at the ‘Efficient use of raw materials – Market success’ symposium.

The Combimix system transforms the BHS twin-shaft batch mixer of type DKX into a mixer that operates continuously according to the established three-dimensional mixing principle (Photo: BHS-Sonthofen)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The system installed at MSW: Clayey input material in the feed container in front of BHS-Sonthofen’s twin-shaft batch mixer of type DKX 4.5 (Photo: BHS-Sonthofen)

dry and to undergo a chemical reaction that allows it to be reliably separated from the rock in the next processing step. The new process thus conserves limestone resources and extends the usable lifetime of quarries. Because less material will be classified as unmarketable, Combimix also creates space in landfills and backfills. Furthermore, this means that millions of tons of material previously considered worthless and dumped can now be reactivated. Given that roughly 25% of the material no longer needs to be backfilled, the BHS method also helps to make space in the landfill – space that can be used to deposit other materials.

contaminated soil, Combimix can be used to remove oil and other harmful substances. As a result, only a small fraction of the feed material needs to be dumped in hazardous waste landfills. The process is also viable for the cement industry. Here, it can be applied to processing limestone, a key ingredient that improves the burning process in rotary kilns and thus contributes to reducing fuel consumption.”

The technology in detail: Combimix process The unique characteristics of the BHS twin-shaft continuous mixer of type DKXC lays the foundation for the Combimix process. Specifically, this type of mixer is the first to allow regulation of the retention time of the material in the mixer within broad limits. Thanks to this feature, the lime has enough time to mix intensively with the clay, to The system installed at MSW: Output material with a particle size of 22–60 mm after mixing, on its way to downstream processing (breaking and screening) (Photo: BHS-Sonthofen)

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Small limestone deposits or those previously labeled unprofitable can be turned into viable sites at very little effort using this technology. For example, the method allows for the extended operation of quarries that were on the verge of being shut down due to a large share of clay in the rock or because of insufficient backfill capacity. Combimix also contributes to securing resources by providing the means necessary to reactivate large quantities of dumped materials that had been considered unmarketable in previous decades. As a result, millions of tons of material can be processed and sold at a profit. Another innovation is that operators can now opt for a dry process instead of a wet process. In many quarries, not enough water is available for wet processing in a log washer, and the subsequent water treatment as well as sludge disposal prescribed by law are extremely costly. BHS is the only mixer manufacturer to offer a continuous twin-shaft mixer with adjustable retention time, which is precisely the tool needed for this task. The system installed at MSW: Output material with a particle size of 60–120 mm after mixing, on its way to downstream processing (breaking and screening) (Photo: BHS-Sonthofen)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY MSW case study

About BHS-Sonthofen

The shell limestone extracted at the Mönsheim quarry operated by MSW Mineralstoffwerke Südwest has a high clay and silt content, which contaminates the valuable rock. For this reason, an average of 30 to 35% of the material extracted at the quarry could not be marketed. On top of that, the clayey screen waste had to be backfilled on site as overburden. In the summer of 2016, MSW commissioned a Combimix system based on a customer-specific twin-shaft batch mixer that admixes the clayey screen waste with approx. 1% fine-ground high-calcium lime. The mixer processes the material such that the clay cleanly separates from the rock in the next process step. Thanks to this, the use of raw materials, normalized to an annual production of 365,000 t, is reduced by roughly 130,000 t. This figure corresponds to a reduction of 25%, so the resource efficiency is boosted from 65 to 70% to approx. 93%. As an added benefit, the Combimix process reduces the energy needed for processing. The annual consumption was reduced by around 235,000 kWh and 100,000 liters of diesel. This results in a total power reduction in the order of 17%. While MSW previously produced a maximum of 280 t salable material per hour, the supply capacity has now increased to 430-460 t per hour, despite the reduced resource expenditure.

BHS-Sonthofen GmbH is an owner-operated group of companies in the field of machinery and plant engineering based in Sonthofen, Germany. The company offers technical solutions for mechanical process technology, concentrating primarily on mixing, crushing, recycling and filtration. With more than 350 employees and several subsidiaries, BHS-Sonthofen has a global presence. The Mixing Technology division produces batch and continuous mixers and offers the full range of process technology services for mixing applications. The twin-shaft batch mixer, which is considered a global benchmark in the concrete industry, is a key product. Building companies use the mixers first and foremost to produce transport, precast, highperformance and dam concrete or concrete paving blocks. BHS mixers are also highly suited for mixing dry mortar, cement and sandlime products or for processing clay-and-rock mixtures. They are widely used for processing mineral mixes, landfill substances, fly ash, dusts or other bulk materials or for the conditioning of sludges and the production of suspensions. The latter is often done in the context of backfilling mines or depositing mineral waste. For further information, please visit: www.bhs-sonthofen.de

Contact: BHS-Sonthofen GmbH Roland Schmid Director of Marketing & Communication An der Eisenschmelze 47 87527 Sonthofen, Germany Tel. +49 8321 6099-231 Fax +49 8321 6099-220 E-Mail: roland.schmid@bhs-sonthofen.de www.bhs-sonthofen.de

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Kleemann GmbH:

Efficient crushing with the MC 110 Zi EVO

leemann presented its flexible and versatile MOBICAT MC 110 Zi EVO jaw crusher at the World of Concrete. The plant can be used very efficiently, as it impresses with low diesel consumption and a simultaneously high performance.

Efficient crushing with the MC 110 Zi EVO The MC 110 Zi EVO mobile jaw crusher is praised in particular for its flexibility. For instance, it can be deployed efficiently in natural stone and also recycling applications in the primary crushing stage. With its compact dimensions it can be easily transported to the deployment site and quickly relocated. Thanks to the integrated hopper walls and hydraulically folding side discharge conveyors, the plant is ready for use within a very short time. The MC 110 Zi EVO is powered by a low-consumption diesel-direct drive, which is up to 30 percent more economical than diesel-hydraulic drives. At the same time, a high output of up to 300 tonnes per hour is achieved.

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The MC 110 Zi EVO is equipped with an independent double-deck prescreen which effectively screens the fines in the feed material. The wear on the jaw crusher is thus reduced and a higher output is attained. The movable crusher jaw in the crusher is extra long in order to avoid material congestion. However, if a blockage occurs, the crusher drive can be reversed with the crusher unblocking system and the clogged material can be released. Control and maintenance of the plant are very easy for the operator. All plant functions and components can be intuitively controlled via a menu-guided touch panel. All plant components are also easy to access and service. All crushing plants in the EVO series can be optimally interlinked. The interlinkage is particularly productive with the mobile jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 110 Zi EVO and the

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NEWS & REPORTS cone crusher MOBICONE MCO 9 Si EVO in natural stone processing. The plants are equipped with the Continuous Feed System (CFS), which ensures a constant material flow over two crushing stages. The interlinked plants communicate with each other so that the upstream crushing plant reduces or accelerates its material transport depending on capacity and both plants are always utilized productively.

Contact: KLEEMANN GmbH Mark Hezinger Manfred-Wรถrner-Straร e 160 73037 Gรถppingen Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 7161 206-209 Telefax: +49 (0) 7161 206-100 e-mail: mark.hezinger@kleemann.info www.kleemann.info

Kleemann GmbH Kleemann GmbH is a member company of the Wirtgen Group, an expanding and international group of companies doing business in the construction equipment industry. This Group includes the five well-known brands, Wirtgen, Vรถgele, 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.

The mobile jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 110 Zi EVO convinces with its flexibility, high performance, and low diesel consumption. (Photo: Kleemann GmbH)

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Kleemann GmbH:

New Kleemann SPECTIVE Control System Revolutionizes Crusher Operation

he performance of crushing plants is becoming more and more complex, even as operation must be kept as simple as possible without the need for lengthy instruction or familiarization. With SPECTIVE, Kleemann introduced a new, intuitive crushing plant control concept at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2017.

New Kleemann SPECTIVE Control System The SPECTIVE control concept is easy to understand, and supports the operator in his work, as it‘s simple to use: • The user is supported right from the beginning with the operation of the touch panel. He or she is guided step-bystep through the startup process, then the system starts. • On the start screen the operator sees a diagram of the entire plant with its adjustable functions. • The desired function is selected and the operator is guided through all necessary steps with clear instructions.

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• If a fault occurs during machine operation, a fault diagnosis is shown on the display. Downtimes are reduced with fault localization, a description of the fault, and tips on its elimination. • The 12-in. touch panel is not susceptible to dust and is easy to read with the adjustable light and contrast settings, even in strong sunlight. It responds to the touch of fingers, tools, pens, or gloves.

In contrast to previous control systems of crushing plants, SPECTIVE keeps it simple. No unnecessary information or functions are provided in the menu. Only a few steps are required to perform a function.

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NEWS & REPORTS With clear symbols, all plants functions are recognizable at a glance. Similar to a smart phone, the operator is guided intuitively through the control system, which is a big advantage as this reduces the potential for operating errors. Data relating to machine operation can be retrieved via the control system, and diesel and lube oil fill levels, for example, can be viewed in the plant cockpit. Automatic documentation of the operating data also is provided, permitting evaluation of plant efficiency. SPECTIVE is available initially for the MOBICONE MCO 11 PRO.

With the SPECTIVE control concept all plant functions for the crushing plant are recognizable at a glance. (Photo: Kleemann GmbH)

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Kleemann GmbH:

recycling aktiv/TiefbauLive 2017: Wirtgen Group presents strong solutions for recycling market

Kleemann‘s MOBIREX MR 110 Z EVO2 mobile impact crusher works efficiently in both natural stone and recycling applications. (Photo: Kleemann GmbH)

he Wirtgen Group sales and service company Wirtgen Augsburg is showcasing tailor-made solutions for the treatment of recycling materials on its 800-m2 exhibition area. Also on show will be two Kleemann crushing plants, the MR 110 Z EVO2 and the MC 100 R EVO, and the MBRG 2000 mobile granulator from Benninghoven.

MOBIREX MR 110 Z EVO2 flexible impact crusher

The plants in the EVO range feature flexibility, compact dimensions and ease of transport. The MOBIREX MR 110 Z EVO2 mobile impact crusher, for instance, is configured for both recycling and natural stone applications. The doubledeck pre-screen prescreens and levels the material. The new material flow concept consistently prevents narrowing of the material stream and the system widths of the conveyor elements „open“ in the material flow direction. As a result, the plant achieves a throughput of up to 350 tons an hour, comparable with that of larger impact crushers. The final screening unit offers a particularly

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large screening surface for a thoroughly classified end product. The MOBIREX plants feature the excellent Lock & Turn system, which ensures reliable maintenance. Access to the plant can only be gained through a multistage safety system, while the rotor can be locked in any position for rotor ledge changes. As with all EVO units from Kleemann, every component is highly accessible for ease of maintenance.

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Compact jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 100 R EVO With a weight of 30 tonnes and compact dimensions the MOBICAT MC 100 R EVO is particularly easy to transport. That is why the plant is often used for applications on alternating operation sites. The Continuous Feed System (CFS) and the level control in the crusher ensure optimum utilization without interruption. The plant processes up to 220 tonnes of material per hour at a drive power of 165 kW. The MC 100 R EVO jaw crusher is equipped with an extra-long, movable crusher jaw which reduces material blockages. However, if a blockage occurs, the crusher drive can be reversed via the crusher unblocking system and the material that is stuck is released. Another benefit of the MC 100 R EVO is the diesel-direct drive, which has a much lower fuel consumption than comparable jaw crushers.

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The MC 100 R EVO mobile jaw crusher from the latest Kleemann EVO generation is highly versatile thanks to the maximum feed capacity of 220 t/h. (Photo: Kleemann GmbH)

Resource-saving granulator MBGR 2000 The MBGR 2000 mobile granulator from Benninghoven breaks reclaimed asphalt into its constituent parts without destroying the original grain structure, handling blocks with an edge length of up to 1.8 m. This gentle crushing technology creates the ideal conditions for almost complete recycling of RAP in an asphalt mixing plant. Another significant advantage of this crushing technology is the much lower fines content it produces – a key advantage that almost completely prevents blockages of transport paths and the parallel drum. The granulator is ideal when it comes to creating new traffic arteries from more than 90% „reclaimed“ roads.

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NEWS & REPORTS Wirtgen Group experts on hand

Contact:

Experts from the German brand headquarters of Kleemann and Benninghoven and the Wirtgen Group sales and service company Wirtgen Augsburg will also be on hand at recycling aktiv 2017 to offer professional advice and answer questions about the product range, special applications, technologies and service.

KLEEMANN GmbH Mark Hezinger Manfred-Wรถrner-Straร e 160 73037 Gรถppingen Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 7161 206-209 Telefax: +49 (0) 7161 206-100 e-mail: mark.hezinger@kleemann.info www.kleemann.info

The MBGR 2000 mobile granulator from Benninghoven breaks asphalt into its constituent parts without destroying the original grain structure, handling blocks with an edge length of up to 1.8 m. (Photo: Kleemann GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology:

Sandvik launches powerful secondary stage crusher

he new Sandvik CS550 cone crusher launched at CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a powerful secondary stage crusher for 700–750-tonne applications. In addition to flexibility and sheer tonnage, it offers advanced automation and maintenance features for maximal productivity and uptime.

Sandvik launches powerful secondary stage crusher A key goal in any crushing operation is to accomplish more work – essentially the sum of crusher capacity and reduction ratio – in each crushing stage while never losing sight of overall efficiency. Sandvik CS550, the latest cone crusher which complements the first two 500-series crushers, Sandvik CH550 and Sandvik CH540, does exactly this.

Sandvik CS550 achieves up to 25 percent higher reduction ratios compared to similar types of crushers. This enables a more efficient process already in the secondary stage and relieves the tertiary stage of some of its size reduction load, allowing a sharper quality focus. Furthermore, it decreases the recirculating load by up to 50 percent with no decrease in the output of high-value product. In other words, less material goes back into the crusher to be reprocessed. This extends the service life of the wear parts, including particularly the costly manganese steel used in the crushing chamber.

Sandvik CS550 is a reliable, high-capacity and highreduction workhorse for the secondary crushing stages. While nothing prevents Sandvik CS550 from being used in mining applications, its primary mission is construction applications. From a practical standpoint this means aggregate quarries, while contractors looking for mobile solutions may also benefit.

“Sandvik CS550 has a big intake to match the jaw crusher in the primary stage, with the possibility to produce large volumes, delivering a high reduction ratio and an excellent shape of the end product,” says Martin Johansson, life cycle manager cones and gyratory crushers with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology. “The wide range when it comes to closed side settings, together with more and

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NEWS & REPORTS bigger throws, gives you extreme flexibility as Sandvik CS550 can be set to fit a huge variety of application needs.” This also works well in round the clock mining operations where it is all about tonnage and extreme reliability with minimum downtime. More reduction in the secondary stage means more final product to bypass tertiary crushing. Less recirculation means less wear and less downtime. A major competitiveness factor for Sandvik CS550 in all applications is the complete elimination of plastic backing materials in the crushing chamber and substantial improvements in the maintenance ergonomics, including extensive commonalities with other Sandvik cone crushers. The automatic setting regulation system, which comes as standard with the crusher, optimizes crusher operation for efficiency and adapts to variations in feed conditions by means of continuous liner wear measurement and compensation. The Hydroset system provides automatic hydraulically powered mainshaft positioning and overload protection to permit the passage of uncrushables. The automation and control system offered as standard for Sandvik 500-series crushers ensures optimal capacity and reduction settings for the high-powered equipment.

The new Sandvik CS550 cone crusher launched at CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a powerful secondary stage crusher for 700–750-tonne applications. (Photos: Sandvik)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Magnus Holst Product Marketing Manager Life Cycle Service, Crushing and Screening, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Tel: +46 40 406846 e-mail: magnus.a.holst@sandvik.com

Sandvik Group Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2016, the Group had approximately 43,000 employees and sales of 82 billion SEK in more than 150 countries within continuing operations. 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 2016, sales were approximately 31 billion SEK with about 14,000 employees in continuing operations.

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NEWS & REPORTS SBM Mineral Processing

Track-mobile Jaw Crusher STE 100.65 TV PB by SBM:

The Guarantee for Safe and Reliable Tunnel Construction

TE 100.65 TV PB, a mobile track-mounted jaw crusher made by SBM, is a master piece of sophisticated processes. The plant is especially tailored to master most difficult conditions in tunnel construction and makes a great impact due to its constantly high performance during the new construction of the Albula Tunnel in Switzerland.

Oberweis/Austria: To meet the particular demands made in tunnel construction the plant manufacturer from Upper Austria SBM has developed superior solutions setting new standards once again. The Mineral Processing Specialist has designed a powerful plant with STE 100.65 TV PB that has truly proven its fitness for especially large-size tunnelling projects.

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Tough Conditions Tunnel construction machines have to meet huge demands. Especially confined spaces and the resulting low height of the material feed present a great technological challenge. Safety aspects, a fully electric drive system and dust reduction play an important part, too.

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NEWS & REPORTS The mobile track-mounted jaw crusher STE 100.65 TV PB optimally fulfils all these requirements. And the SBM plant used for the Albula Tunnel construction excels due to its compact dimensions of 19 m length, 2.65 m width, 4.2 m height and a weight of 57.5 tons. The especially low feed height of 2 m allows simple and easy material feed by wheel loader in the tunnel.

Powerful Performance The new construction of the 5,860 m long Albula Tunnel is carried out by drilling and blasting. To allow removal of the excavated material by conveyor belts the pieces of granite/dolomite have to be pre-crushed to 0-150 mm. This challenging task is performed directly in the tunnel by the two SBM crushers on tracks. Then the pre-crushed material is efficiently and economically removed by conveyor belts that are up to 3 kilometres long. This is no problem at all for the power plants. They are designed for fully electric operation by powerful 132 kW three-phase squirrel cage motor and offer a throughput capacity of up to 250 t/h each.

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Smooth Operation due to Intelligent Systems The power pack is equipped with the single toggle jaw crusher STE 100.65 HBSV mastering material feed sizes up to 700 mm at a material feed opening of 1,000 x 650 mm in the Albula Tunnel. The integrated hydraulic gap adjustment (Gap Release Control) prevents that unbreakable parts damage the crusher and ensures smooth crushing. The acting forces are measured directly at the crushing jaw if the predetermined limit value is exceeded the crushing gap opens automatically and resumes the predefined normal position. To ensure smooth operation of STE 100.65 TV PB, SBM has installed an apron feeder as well as a special prescreen with the dimensions 1,500 mm x 1,000 mm that increase the performance of the machine by 30 % and ensure constant transportation of the end material.

Espescially for tunnel construction: fully electric, trackmobile SBM jaw crusher (Photo: SBM Mineral Processing)

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NEWS & REPORTS A strong over-band magnetic separator prevents damages to the up to 3 km long belt conveyors in the tunnel and resulting standstills caused e.g. by metals parts broken off from machines. The two track-mobile jaw crushers STE 100.65 TV PB at the Albula Tunnel Project, part of the Unesco World Heritage, are a total success as confirmed by representatives of the company Agir. Once again, SBM sets a milestone for quality standards and presents itself as a reliable and competent partner to meet the high demands and special requirements of tunnel construction.

SBM Mineral Processing: Professional Mineral Processing and Concrete Mixing Technology The company SBM Mineral Processing GmbH located in Oberweis near Gmunden/Austria is a full-package supplier for mobile and stationary concrete mixing plants for readymixed and prefab concrete as well as mineral processing and conveying plants for the raw material and recycling industries. Due to decades of experience SBM Mineral Processing offers high-quality high-tech plants for mineral processing and concrete mixing that convince regular and new clients alike.

SBM Mineral Processing GmbH SBM Mineral Processing GmbH, an Austrian company with a long-standing tradition, ranks among the leading full-package suppliers of mineral processing plants and conveying plants for the natural stones and recycling industries and concrete mixing plants for ready-mixed and prefab concrete. In the business field mineral processing, SBM carries the brands SBM and MFL. SBM stands for more than 60 years of experience and is a globally well-established comprehensive supplier for highest demands. The product portfolio covers individual machines, mobile and stationary mineral processing plants and concrete mixing plants as well as service and support. All products are manufactured according to most demanding quality criteria. SBM has 130 employees and belongs to the MFL Corporate Group.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: SBM Mineral Processing GmbH Cathrin Schupfer Marketing SBM Mineral Processing GmbH Oberweis 401, 4664 Oberweis, Austria Tel. +43 3612/270-1500 marketing@sbm-mp.at www.sbm-mp.at

Espescially for tunnel construction: fully electric, track-mobile SBM jaw crusher (Photo: SBM Mineral Processing)

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SBM’s super mobile concrete mixing plant EUROMIX® 3300:

Better, Faster and Safer to your Destination with Tunnelling Expertise

any years of international experience in producing quality concrete under the toughest conditions has made SBM the ideal partner when tackling complicated conditions in tunnel construction. This is proven by the Austrian expert‘s during the impressive development of the Slovak highway D3 in the Zilina region with SBM’s super mobile concrete mixing plant EUROMIX® 3300. It takes absolute professionals to master the challenges of tunnel construction. The requirements are much more demanding than those of standard road construction; particularly the very difficult situations frequently faced in concrete production. In spite of problematic geological conditions and high seasonal temperature fluctuations, the concrete mixing plants have to assure trouble-free concrete production around the clock while constantly delivering excellent concrete quality just in time throughout the year. In addition to mastering these difficult production conditions, the concrete produced for tunnel construction

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must be of the highest quality to assure operational safety in case of fires while also resisting significant temperature variations or salt in winter.

Experience Makes the Difference The crucial construction sections of the large-scale D3 project are three bridges and one tunnel leading through an extremely challenging region with carpathian flysch. Building the two tunnel tubes presented a very demanding geological challenge.

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NEWS & REPORTS For this reason the investor relied on proven Austrian engineering and contracting expertise; NÖT(New Austrian Tunnel Construction Method) developed in the 1950s is applied. This internationally renowned method uses the inherent bearing capacity of the mountains which results in considerably lower construction costs in comparison to standard building methods. The development of the D3 highway was planned in accordance with the specifications of FIDIC, the construction management was carried out according to ÖNorm B2203.

Quality Lead To produce superior-quality concrete for walls and driving lanes for the two tunnel tubes, the concrete producing company RBR Betón, s. r. o. chose the super mobile concrete mixing plant EUROMIX® 3300 SM 84 L made by SBM.

Austrian Know-how Whenever a reliable partner for tunnel construction is required, professionals from Austria are welcome all over the world. The Alpine country is characterised by a very diverse local geology, and because of the geographical situation tunnels have always been an important part of the traffic routes. In total, 420 km of tunnels connect the region, among them the 64-km-long Brenner base tunnel, the longest railway tunnel in the world. The resulting wealth of experience makes Austrian companies such as SBM highly-appreciated tunnel construction specialists. SBM believes that only the highest quality standard gets you to your destination safely. With the completion of their successful operation in Slovakia, SBM is proud to offer assistance as an experienced and competent partner for future tunnel construction projects.

„In the face of the extremely challenging demands of the development of D3 we had to find a competent and reliable partner with vast know-how in tunnel construction. For this reason we decided to choose the super mobile concrete mixing plant EUROMIX® 3300 SM 84 L made by SBM for this project,“ confirmed Stanislav Raab, owner of the company RBR Betón, s. r. o. The plant‘s most distinguishing feature is its elaborate system concept that perfectly synchronises concrete logistics and production, ensuring consistent production performance throughout the entire operation because of its independent supply of concrete ingredients. Due to reduced vehicle traffic and reduced CO2 -emissions, EUROMIX® 3300 proved itself as a very profitable and ecofriendly plant.

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NEWS & REPORTS Professionals in Mineral Processing and Concrete Mixing Technology SBM Mineral Processing GmbH, located in Oberweis near Gmunden/Austria is a full-package supplier for mobile and stationary concrete mixing plants for readymixed and prefab concrete as well as mineral processing and conveying plants for the raw material and recycling industries. In 2013, the company completed its scope of supply in high-tech concrete technology due to the takeover of the Doubrava concrete know-how. Thanks to decades of experience SBM Mineral Processing supplies high-quality plants for mineral processing and concrete mixing that exceed the expectations of regular and new clients alike.

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SBM Mineral Processing GmbH Cathrin Schupfer Marketing SBM Mineral Processing GmbH Oberweis 401, 4664 Oberweis, Austria Tel. +43 3612/270-1500 marketing@sbm-mp.at www.sbm-mp.at

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NEWS & REPORTS ContiTech

ContiTech:

ContiTech Strategically Reorganizes Conveyor Belt Business for Industrial Applications • Greater product diversity for bulk material industries and in the off-highway sector provides new opportunities • New Industrial Belting Solutions segment combines expertise • Service solutions and advice for customers developed further

ContiTech wants to cater for conveyor belt customers in the raw-materials-processing industry more purposefully and directly and has therefore reorganized its industrial application business with the creation of the Industrial Belting Solutions segment (Photo: ContiTech)

Hannover 2017, ContiTech has strategically reorganized its conveyor belt business to focus more on its industrial applications business in the future. For this purpose, the conveyor belt specialist has created the new segment, Industrial Belt Solutions. “Our conveyor belt portfolio for industrial applications is growing steadily. Service and digitalization also offer the business further potential. Furthermore, many of our customers are merging into increasingly larger units, meaning that our way of thinking and working is taking on new dimensions to meet their changing needs and requirements,” says Dr. Michael Hofmann of the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group, who has taken on the role of segment head. ContiTech is therefore combining its skills from the industrial business and expertise from the development of special conveyor belts. The clear objective of the new industrial segment in the conveyor belt business is to cater for customers more purposefully and directly, focusing primarily on the raw-material-processing industry, power

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and cement plants, steel manufacturers, port operators, and the recycling and wood industries. With a portfolio of products comprising harvesters and work machines, the off-highway industry forms a second key pillar of the new segment.

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NEWS & REPORTS Intelligent solutions, for belt and temperature monitoring as well as planned and preventative maintenance for example, open up additional opportunities for growth. In the future, new digital offerings will offer customers a greater choice, therefore also supporting sales. With products such as connection kits for conveyor belts, service materials and accessories, ContiTech is focusing on supporting its industry customers on site. “We will combine our skills in these areas to an even greater degree,” explains Hofmann, who, together with his segment, accounts for around a third of the sales of ContiTech’s conveyor belt business. In particular, ContiTech customers benefit from personalized advice. In the future, they will be supported by a central contact person, who will provide them with information about the entire ContiTech conveyor belt portfolio.

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 2016, the corporation generated preliminary sales of around €40.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 220,000 people in 55 countries As a division in the Continental Corporation, 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

Contact: ContiTech AG Antje Lewe Spokeswoman Head of Media & Public Relations Telefon: +49 511 938-1304 E-Mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de www.contitech.de

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ContiTech:

ContiTech Adds New Conti Twin Autogen to Hose Range for Better Welding Safety â&#x20AC;˘ Oxyacetylene hose developed and produced in accordance with DIN EN ISO 3821 â&#x20AC;˘ Reliable and long-lasting operating equipment for industry and trade

The new Conti Twin Autogen ensures the safe transport of the oxygen and combustible gases necessary for welding. The twin hose is used in industry, trade, foundries, shipyards, bridge-building, steel and car body construction, and overground and underground civil engineering, as well as in welding shops and at manufacturers of welding apparatus. (Photo: ContiTech)

Hannover 2017, Hoses are an important component and safety factor in equipment used for welding, cutting and other related processes. With the new Conti Twin Autogen, international industry partner ContiTech has expanded its range of oxyacetylene hoses to include a twin hose to transport oxygen and combustible gases safely. The Conti Twin Autogen has been developed in accordance with DIN EN ISO 3821:2010 using the latest technology and produced in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMP) quality guidelines. Manufacturing it as a twin hose makes connecting two separate hoses unnecessary. In addition, this increases industrial safety during welding and cutting.

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The design of the Conti Twin Autogen and the materials used to produce it make it particularly robust, flexible and resistant to high temperatures. The EPDM outer layer is resistant to ozone, UV rays and weather. Thanks to its smooth surface structure, it is also resistant to soiling. This makes the twin hose a reliable and long-lasting piece of operating equipment in industry, trade and repair businesses, foundries, shipyards, bridge-building, in steel and car body construction, and overground and underground civil engineering, as well as in welding shops and at manufacturers of welding apparatus. The use of highquality materials in state-of-the-art, computer-controlled manufacturing facilities, as well as comprehensive quality controls during production, ensure that meter for meter, a hose is always of the same high quality.

Every gas reacts to the material in the hose differently. Therefore, in order to prevent any mix-up, hoses must be clearly defined and marked according to the type of gas. This is done using a color assigned to each type of gas and a durable serial marking on the hose outer coating. The colors defined in the standard are blue for oxygen and red for combustible gases. The marking for the new Conti Twin Autogen can be found on the outer layer of the red hose and gives information on the manufacturer of the hose, in compliance with the standard. In addition, it includes information on the standard in accordance with which it was developed and produced, as well as the maximum operating pressure and the nominal inner diameter.

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Hannover Messe: ContiTech Sees Increasing Digitalization in the Industrial Sector as a Growth Opportunity

• Trade fair slogan: ContiTech.Smart Solutions Beyond Rubber • Predictive maintenance seen as a future driver in numerous industries • Premiere: Digital monitoring system reduces downtimes and maintenance costs • Other highlights: Vibration measurement and translucent surfaces apps

Hannover 2017, International technology company and industry partner ContiTech is experiencing considerable growth potential thanks to increasing connectivity in the industrial sector. “Digitalization is a major opportunity for us to work with our customers to generate added value on a lasting basis. Because we are part of the overall value chain, we can establish the conditions this requires as a supplier and industry partner, and play a key part in shaping the industrial infrastructure. Intelligently connected systems, machinery and equipment pave the way for this. Which is why we’re working tirelessly to make our products and systems smarter and offer endto-end solutions,” explains Hans-Jürgen Duensing, member of the Continental Executive Board responsible for the ContiTech division. From April 24 to 28, 2017, in Hall 6, Stand F18, ContiTech will be presenting its smart solutions for industrial applications under the strapline “ContiTech.Smart Solutions Beyond Rubber.” One of the distinguishing features of the fourth industrial revolution is the intelligent connectivity of production and maintenance processes. Key data is now being made available in real time on a global scale. “This is giving rise to a number of new business opportunities. Going forward, predictive maintenance – the anticipatory maintenance

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and repair of machinery and equipment – will be a key driver of growth and efficiency in a large number of the industries in which we operate,” adds Duensing. The Hannover Messe trade fair will see ContiTech unveil its permanently installable and digitally connected monitoring system for steel cord conveyor belts for the first time.

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NEWS & REPORTS explains application engineer Patrick Raffler. The way it works is that rip inserts implanted into the conveyor belt are checked for longitudinal slitting by means of their characteristic magnetic fields. Using RFID (radiofrequency identification) chips, ContiTech has been able to optimize localization of longitudinal slitting on the belt. Conti MultiProtect is also able to monitor the condition of the joints and identify damaged spots within the carcass. The user-friendly system has an intuitive operating design that uses a graphical interface. “This permanent monitoring gives us a detailed picture of the condition of the conveyor belts at all times without having to interrupt operations. This allows cover repairs to be scheduled preventively in good time, thereby reducing maintenance costs,” says Raffler, outlining the advantages further. ContiTech is using software developed in house. “We’re putting our longstanding expertise to good use in the development of intelligent software solutions. This enables us to assist our customers in the best way we can. The new system permits more-accurate-than-ever monitoring of steel cord conveyor belts,” says Raffler. “The monitoring system Conti MultiProtect helps to detect damage such as longitudinal slitting or splice faults on the conveyor belt at an early stage during operation and repair the damage in good time. This helps us to avoid extended downtimes,” explains ContiTech application engineer Patrick Raffler. (Photo: ContiTech)

Predictive maintenance reduces downtimes and maintenance costs

Analyzing vibrations using a smartphone: ContiTech will showcase a new development for its ViProtect app designed for iOS and Android systems at this year’s Hannover Messe. (Photo: ContiTech)

Whether in open-pit or underground mining, for steep inclines or across distances spanning kilometers – conveyor belts are the beating heart of many industrial sectors. In harsh operating conditions, they transport loads weighing several tons not to mention sharp, hot, oily and greasy goods. Smooth running of these belts is crucial for cost efficiency. If the belt system experiences an extended downtime, the entire production chain frequently collapses. This in turn results in considerable sales losses for the operators. To allow conveyor belt systems to run free of faults and cost-effectively in the long term, even when subjected to high loads, the operators are focusing more and more on prevention. Innovative electronic monitoring systems make it possible to identify the exact condition of the conveyor belts at any time. “More serious damage such as longitudinal slitting or splice faults on the conveyor belt can have serious consequences for system operation, and lead to total failures in a worst-case scenario. The monitoring system Conti MultiProtect helps to detect such damage at an early stage during operation and repair the damage in good time. This helps us to avoid extended downtimes,”

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NEWS & REPORTS Other product highlights at Hannover Messe ContiTech will also showcase a new development for its ViProtect app designed for iOS and Android systems at this year’s Hannover Messe. The app allows users to analyze vibrations in driver cabs, engines and other industrial devices using a smartphone. Excessive vibrations put too much strain on the components, and this can result in expensive and time-consuming downtimes and repairs. Taking accurate measurements helps to assess the vibration behavior of industrial vehicles and machinery. The app uses this data to find the right solution and suggests options for a suitable bearing system – thereby helping to increase service life and comfort over the long term. The company will also be presenting its latest development for intelligent surface materials. The integration of digital functions in decorative surfaces is featuring more and more on customers’ radars. Light integration is a vital development step in this respect. The translucent cover material Acella Hylite produces special lighting effects that can be used, for example, for backlighting a vehicle door. Varying light sources can be used to create customized color effects or to light up warning signals. ContiTech will be presenting its strategic solutions and product highlights at a press conference taking place on April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the trade fair stand (Hall 6, Stand F18).

Intelligent surface material: The translucent cover material Acella Hylite produces special lighting effects. (Photo: ContiTech)

Contact: ContiTech AG Antje Lewe Spokeswoman Head of Media & Public Relations Telefon: +49 511 938-1304 E-Mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de www.contitech.de

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ContiTech: ContiTech Supplies Pressure Equalization Hoses for Testing a New Energy Storage Unit in Lake Constance

• Fraunhofer Institute develops power station for energy storage in the sea • High external pressure at great water depths a challenge for hose developers • Approved for use in drinking water reservoirs

ContiTech participated in the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology‘s project by developing a specialized hose. The high external pressure of 10 bar at a water depth of 100 meters is no problem for the robust hose, which is also suitable for drinking water. (Photo: Fraunhofer IWES | Energiesystemtechnik)

Hannover 2017. Electricity from wind and solar requires systems that store electricity that will be needed at a later stage. In November the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES) in Kassel tested the prototype of a storage system in Lake Constance, Europe‘s largest drinking water reservoir. A hollow sphere storage system positioned 100 meters deep is designed to demonstrate feasibility in a simulated service test. ContiTech supplied the pressure equalization line for the testing of this novel underwater pump reservoir. The principle of the hollow sphere storage system is the same as that of conventional pump storage power plants – except that it doesn’t use two basins. The novel pump storage uses the sea itself as its upper storage reservoir. The lower storage basin is formed by the hollow sphere on the seabed. When electricity is needed on shore, a valve at the opening of the sphere opens. The water flowing into the sphere powers a pump turbine that generates electricity via a generator. The current is then transmitted to shore via connecting cables. Excess electricity, such as any generated overnight, is used to pump the concrete sphere

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dry again. The hoses used as pressure equalization lines in the test model of the novel hollow-sphere storage power station were developed and manufactured by ContiTech in Korbach. Air can flow into the sphere through the hose when water is pumped out. That prevents insufficient pressure.

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NEWS & REPORTS High External Pressure The biggest challenge in developing the hose was handling the water depth of 100 meters, which corresponds to an external pressure of around 10 bar. To ensure that the hose can be used in these difficult conditions it was designed with safety factor 3 for an external pressure of 30 bar. An additional steel helix in the hose wall gives it the necessary mechanical stability. Lake Constance supplies around 4.5 million people with drinking water. Therefore the layers of the hose fulfill the requirements of the German Drinking Water Ordinance and the directives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This ensures that it will not cause any changes to the taste or smell of the water.

Practical Test of the Hollow Sphere Reservoir The Fraunhofer IWES in Kassel started the first test phase on November 9, 2016. This involved lowering the 20-metricton hollow sphere to the bottom of “the Swabian sea”, as Lake Constance is sometimes referred to in German, near Überlingen. During the four-week test researchers were

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able to successfully prove and test the function of the underwater pumped storage power station. As its next step, the Fraunhofer Institute plans another experiment with a large plant at a water depth of approx.700 meters. The difficulty is finding a suitable location that is close to land. This is necessary for technical reasons. Proximity to an offshore wind farm is less important. The only requirement is that a shared electricity network is used.

Contact: ContiTech AG Antje Lewe Spokeswoman Head of Media & Public Relations Telefon: +49 511 938-1304 E-Mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de www.contitech.de The Fraunhofer Institute IWES in Kassel started the first test phase for the innovative pumped-storage power plant on the floor of Lake Constance at the beginning of November 2016. This involved sinking the 20-metric-ton hollow sphere into Lake Constance. (Photo: Fraunhofer IWES | Energiesystemtechnik)

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ContiTech: Claudia Lademann-Fleger to Head Up Communications at ContiTech

• Inter-cultural experience in different managerial functions in the automotive industry Hannover 2017. Claudia Lademann-Fleger (54) took over as head of communications at international technology company Continental’s ContiTech division in Hanover, Germany. In this role, she will be responsible for the strategic direction of internal and external communication, as well as product communication. Lademann-Fleger will therefore manage worldwide communication units in the Asia, North and South America and Europe regions. Lademann-Fleger reports directly to Hans-Jürgen Duensing, member of the Executive Board at Continental and responsible for the ContiTech division. The qualified business manager has many years of inter-cultural and international experience in different communication disciplines as a result of a variety of management activities. Claudia Lademann-Fleger has worked in the automotive industry since 1990 and managed, among others, marketing communication at Siemens VDO AG and worldwide communication at Johnson Controls Automotive. She follows Frank Stünkel, who is taking on the integration of the Hornschuch Group in the Benecke-Kaliko Group business unit after four years in a management role at the head of ContiTech communications.

Claudia Lademann-Fleger (54) took over the management of communications at ContiTech on February 1, 2017. (Photo: ContiTech)

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 2016, the corporation generated preliminary sales of around €40.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 220,000 people in 55 countries As a division in the Continental Corporation, 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 environmentallyfriendly 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.

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ContiTech: ContiTech Opens New Plant for Coated Fabrics in China

• First production site for coated material outside Germany • Facility sets benchmarks for ecology and energy efficiency

Grand Opening of ContiTech’s first production site in Changshu, China. (Photo: ContiTech)

Changshu, China, March 2017. The opening of ContiTech’s new facility for coated fabrics marks a special milestone in the companies’ history in China: It is the first international production site for elastomer coatings outside Germany. “The investment into that new plant underlines our commitment within and to the Chinese market. It allows us to better meet our Chinese customers’ demands in different industries,” emphasizes Dr. Peter Scholtissek, Head of ContiTech Elastomer Coatings. With a total investment of more than 20 Million Euros (170 Million Renminbi), the plant produces highperformance coated materials for a variety of applications. The product range includes robust concertina wall materials, which connect railway carriages together, or fabrics for protective equipment, dry diving suits or life rafts.

New Plant for Coated Fabrics in China “It’s a special moment for me and my team, because we are putting a long-pursued plan into action. We established an ultramodern and climate-friendly facility equipped with leading production technology that can only be operated by a few companies worldwide,” Dr. Scholtissek added. Located at ContiTech’s well-established central hub in Changshu, the business finds best fitting conditions such as the use of central services and compound supply from the raw material mixing next door. It already supplies calendered material and other semi-finished goods for air springs and transmission belts.

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Furthermore, the plant sets benchmarks for an ecological and energy-friendly manufacturing. Based on cutting-edge facilities for waste air treatment, the site stays below Chinese emission limits more than ten times. Its thermal insulation systems also helps to save energy at a uniquely high level. Series production has been running since beginning of 2017 with an approximately 25-strong workforce that will be doubled over the next few months. ContiTech supplies customers in China and further Asian regions from its new base in Changshu and is already successfully selling coated fabrics in China such as diaphragms for automotive fuel management or robust and

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weatherproof materials for folding bellows used in railway vehicles. With the new plant, the customers benefit from local production possibilities, expertise and local service capability.

ContiTech’s new plant for coated fabrics: State-of-theart technology on 5,700 m2. (Photo: ContiTech)

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Li Che Communications China, ContiTech Division Phone: +86 21 6080 2503 Fax: +86 21 6080 2689 E-mail: li.che@contitech.cn

Antje Lewe Spokeswoman Head of Media & Public Relations Phone: +49 511 938-1304 E-mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de www.contitech.de

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 2016, the corporation generated preliminary sales of around €40.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 220,000 people in 55 countries As a division in the Continental Corporation, 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 environmentallyfriendly 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.

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Continental Gains Approval from Antitrust Authorities to Purchase Hornschuch Group

• Integration in the Benecke-Kaliko business unit can now begin • Boost to global presence and access to new markets • Business outside automotive industry to be expanded significantly with this acquisition

Merged to grow: Dr. Dirk Leiß, Chairman of the Executive Board of Benecke-Kaliko AG, and Dr. Hans-Hinrich Kruse, Chairman of the Executive Board of Konrad Hornschuch AG. (Photo: Continental)

Hannover 2017. The purchase of the Hornschuch Group, WeiSSbach, by the international technology company Continental was completed today. All of the responsible antitrust authorities had previously unconditionally approved the merger of the two companies. The Hornschuch Group can now be integrated into the Benecke-Kaliko business unit. For the surface specialist Benecke-Kaliko, this is the largest acquisition in the company’s almost-300-year-history. The company is thereby strengthening its business outside the automotive industry, as Hornschuch generates more than half of its sales with industrial applications. The Continental Corporation is able to finance the acquisition entirely from its own liquid assets and available lines of credit. “We have purchased the Hornschuch Group because we want to grow substantially,” says Dr. Dirk Leiß, Chairman of the Executive Board of Benecke-Kaliko AG. “Our primary objective is to strengthen our industrial business so that it can catch up with the growth rates of our automotive business.” The very well-developed international sales

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networks of the two companies complement each other well. In North America in particular, the merger will allow for better access to customers. For the Hornschuch employees, belonging to an international technology group will open up new development options and international career opportunities. Dr. Leiß also anticipates a creativity

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NEWS & REPORTS boost in surface design and in research and development, as well a number of synergies, particularly in purchasing. Dr. Hans-Hinrich Kruse, CEO of Konrad Hornschuch AG, was also optimistic: “In the sale process, it became clear that the Hornschuch Group can best ensure its future viability with a strategic investor like Continental. The merger with Benecke-Kaliko thus provides an excellent opportunity to develop further together in our global markets. We are simply a good match because we have comparable traditions and cultures.” The Hornschuch Group is one of the leading manufacturers of design, functional, foam, and compact foils as well as artificial leather for the furniture, construction, and automotive industries and for the DIY sector. In the 2015 fiscal year, Hornschuch generated sales of €410 million with more than 1,800 employees working at four production sites in Germany and the U.S.A. Benecke-Kaliko, a business unit of the Continental Corporation, develops and manufactures surface materials for passenger and commercial vehicles and other important industries at seven locations in Germany, China, Mexico, Poland, and Spain. The unit achieved sales of approximately €550 million in 2015.

Contact: ContiTech AG Antje Lewe Spokeswoman Head of Media & Public Relations Telefon: +49 511 938-1304 E-Mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de www.contitech.de Konrad Hornschuch AG Axel Schmidt Group Manager Communications¬ Telefon: +49 7947 81 522 E-Mail: axel.schmidt@hornschuch.de

Merged to grow: Dr. Dirk Leiß, Chairman of the Executive Board of Benecke-Kaliko AG, and Dr. Hans-Hinrich Kruse, Chairman of the Executive Board of Konrad Hornschuch AG. (Photo: Continental)

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Continental signs collaborative agreement with Caterpillar

Continental is the perfect partner for the construction industry offering a comprehensive product portfolio. (Photo: Continental)

Hanover, Germany (February 2017) – Continental and Caterpillar Inc. have signed an agreement to equip Cat Off-Highway-Trucks (model series 770 to 775) with Continental RDT-Master tires in sizes 18.00R33, 21.00R33 and 24.00R35. The agreement also calls for the two companies to collaborate on designing new tires for two other Cat products: Medium Wheel Loaders and Articulated Dump Trucks. Jan Skaletz, Key Account Manager for OTR tires, stated: “We are happy to announce the cooperation with Caterpillar on top of the launch of our new tire lines in the Mining and Construction segment. This cooperation underlines the significance that Caterpillar places in innovative technology, the customized solution approach and leading edge technology that Continental now offers in this new industry segment.” Continental’s RDT-Master tires feature all-steel radial casings and belt packages for cut and impact resistance that provide outstanding traction in all directions. They will be listed on Caterpillar price lists starting in 2017 and can be specified by Caterpillar dealers and end users as first fit tires on new equipment orders.

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As part of the agreement, Caterpillar will equip Cat OffHighway-Trucks with Continental RDT-Master tires. (Photo: Continental)

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NEWS & REPORTS 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 2016, the corporation generated sales of â&#x201A;Ź40,5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 220,000 people in 55 countries. The Tire Division currently has more than 24 production and development locations worldwide. The

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broad product range and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. As one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s leading tire manufacturers with about 49,000 employees, the Tire Division achieved sales of â&#x201A;Ź10.4 billion in 2015. Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires is one of the largest manufacturers of truck, bus and commercial specialty tires worldwide. The business unit is continuously developing from a pure tire manufacturer to a solution provider, offering a broad range of products, services and tire-related solutions.

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SARENS orders a package of 18 new DEMAG® All-Terrain Cranes

Long standing Terex Cranes customer and valued business partner, Sarens will add 18 new Demag® all terrain cranes to its fleet: eight AC 100-4L, three AC 130-5 and seven AC 220-5. (Photo: Terex Cranes)

WEIBRÜCKEN, February 24 2017 – Long standing Terex Cranes customer and valued business partner, Sarens will add 18 new Demag® all terrain cranes to its fleet: eight AC 100-4L, three AC 130-5 and seven AC 220-5. The new cranes will join a fleet of more than 1,500 machines, including about 500 Terex and Demag cranes. “We already have a number of new Demag all-terrain cranes in our fleet. So, from a standardization point of view, this was for us a logical choice.” says Ludo Sarens, president of Sarens. “Besides the operational cost-efficiency of these cranes, we are convinced that these new all-terrain cranes provide a good mix of maneuverability, boom length, and capacity. Furthermore, the worldwide availability of spare parts is a big advantage for our Group. Overall, the combination of these factors convinced us to place this significant order.”

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NEWS & REPORTS According to Terex Cranes President Steve Filipov, it’s an honor to have Sarens as a business partner. “Sarens has been an outstanding customer and valued partner for product development for several decades. They have been involved with new product development on projects like the Boom Booster Kit for the CC 8800-1 crawler crane. We are proud to serve them and have them working alongside our dedicated team,“ he adds. “Terex Cranes understands our needs as a Group and can provide tailored solutions when and where necessary.” adds Ludo Sarens. “The name Demag was of course still well known in our Group and we’re delighted to see it make its way back into the crane world.”

About Sarens Sarens, with its Belgium-based head office (Wolvertem), has been providing crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport services for over 60 years. With state of the art design tools and one of the world’s largest inventories of cranes, transporters, and specialty rigging equipment, along with a team of highly skilled professionals, Sarens is a global leader and reference in its field. Employing more than 4,400 dedicated employees who embody the spirit of the Group’s

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motto, “Nothing too heavy, Nothing too high”, Sarens is prepared to support its clients’ requirements around the globe and across every market sector. (www.sarens.com)

About Terex Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services delivering lifecycle solutions that maximize customer return on investment. Major Terex brands include Terex, Genie, Powerscreen and Demag. Terex solutions serve a broad range of industries, including construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utilities, quarrying and mining. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information about Terex is available on its website: www.Terex.com, and on its LinkedIn page -- www. linkedin.com/company/terex and Facebook page -- www. facebook.com/TerexCorporation.

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NEWS & REPORTS BAUER Maschinen GmbH

BAUER Geotechnical Specialized Foundation LLC carries out ground improvement works for exclusive villa community in Abu Dhabi

BAUER Geotechnical Specialized Foundation LLC carries out bu Dhabi, UAE – „Yas Acres“ is the name of the ground improvement works for exclusive villa community in Abu Dhabi. prestigious real estate project currently being (Photo: BAUER Gruppe) built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates by Aldar Properties PJSC, the biggest property developer in Abu Dhabi. The project will see the realization of an high-end residential villa community with retail buildings, schools, a mosque, leisure facilities and even an 9-hole golf course on 638 hectares of Yas Island – one of the biggest natural islands in Abu Dhabi. Aldar has commissioned BAUER Geotechnical Specialized Foundation LLC, the local subsidiary of BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, with the early works.

Not far from the famous Formula 1 race track, Bauer, who will also be responsible for the design, will be carrying out the ground improvements for the future buildings across an area of 400,000 square meters from the end of October. Among other things, the scope of works will include earthworks, general site clearance and the relocation of a temporary treatment plant. Bauer‘s part of the work is expected to take ten months.

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Ruth Wallner BAUER Aktiengesellschaft BAUER-Straße 1 86529 Schrobenhausen Tel.: +49 8252 97-1844 Fax: +49 8252 97-2900 public.relations@bauer.de www.bauer.de

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State-of-the-art Bauer Technology deployed in the Persian Gulf

In Abu Dhabi a completely new district is currently being developed which is to provide new homes for 22,000 people. A BAUER MC 96 duty-cyle crane is used for ground compaction. (Photo: BAUER Gruppe)

bu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Artificial islands, gigantic shopping malls and ever new record heights of skyscrapers testify to the construction boom in the United Arab Emirates. But the time of superlatives on the Gulf is by no means over yet. On the contrary, in the capital of Abu Dhabi, for example, a completely new district is currently being developed which, after completion of the construction works, is to provide new homes for 22,000 people. Apart from 2,700 apartments and 13 schools, restaurants and parks will also offer people an attractive space to while the time away in this new development with an overall area of 570 hectares. To ensure that the ground can accommodate the loads imposed on it by the planned structures, it must be compacted and its load bearing capacity improved. For carrying out this work, Menard Vibro Middle East (Dubai), a customer of Bauer Maschinen, relies on the performance capacity of the innovative and technically advanced BAUER MC 96 duty-cycle crane. The MC duty-cycle crane series by Bauer has been developed and rigorously expanded specifically for use as a base carrier for BC trench cutters as well as diaphragm wall grabs, with the result that Bauer machines of this type are now available for all specialist foundation engineering processes.

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A precondition for the deployment of the MC machines for dynamic compaction is the state-of-the-art winch system with fully automatic control. This innovative technology provides the customer with a significant advantage in terms of machine efficiency and process optimization on the construction site. The machine operator simply inputs the required target parameters into the intelligent control system of the machine, such as the degree of compaction and the specified number of impacts. A heavy drop weight or pounder is then dropped repeatedly on the ground from a great height fully automatically and without specific

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NEWS & REPORTS control interventions - a significant performance boost in operator comfort. The high kinetic energy released on impact penetrates into deeper soil layers and leads to the desired compaction as a result of forced rearrangement of the soil particles. The high-performance diesel engine and the 35 tonne winches of the BAUER MC 96 duty-cycle crane guarantee shortest cycle times and maximum productivity. The machine also scores by way of the highest level of stability: the large footprint of the undercarriage, a 45 tonne counterweight and the robust tubular lattice boom are optimally designed for the extreme load peaks associated with dynamic compaction operations. The BAUER MC 96 duty-cycle crane has already proved itself on site: the machine is characterized by reliable operation with very high levels of productivity and low fuel consumption. The state-of-the-art, fully automated control system supports the machine operator perfectly in the wear-optimized operation of the machine and guarantees maximum comfort.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Ruth Wallner BAUER Aktiengesellschaft BAUER-Straße 1 | 86529 Schrobenhausen Tel.: +49 8252 97-1844 Fax: +49 8252 97-2900 public.relations@bauer.de www.bauer.de

About Bauer The BAUER Group is a leading provider of services, equipment and products dealing with ground and groundwater. With over 110 subsidiaries, Bauer can rely on a worldwide network on all continents. The Group’s operations are divided into three forward-looking segments with high synergy potential: Construction, Equipment and Resources. The Construction segment offers new, innovative special foundation techniques alongside the conventional ones, and carries out foundations, excavation pits, cut-off walls and ground improvements worldwide. In the Equipment segment, Bauer is the world market leader providing a full range of specialist foundation engineering equipment and equipment for exploration, development and exploitation of natural resources. In the Resources segment, Bauer focuses on highly innovative products and services in the areas of water, environment and natural resources. Bauer profits enormously from the collaboration of its three business segments, enabling the Group to position itself as an innovative, highly specialized provider of products and services for demanding projects in specialist foundation engineering and related markets. Bauer therefore offers suitable solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, such as urbanization, the growing infrastructure needs, the environment, as well as water, oil and gas. The BAUER Group was founded in 1790 and is based in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria. In 2015, it employed about 10,700 people in around 70 countries and achieved total Group revenues of EUR 1.66 billion. BAUER Aktiengesellschaft is listed in the Prime Standard of the German Stock Exchange.

For the dynamic compaction a heavy drop weight or pounder is dropped repeatedly on the ground from a great height fully automatically. (Photo: BAUER Gruppe)

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BAUER Renewables Ltd. involved in foundation of offshore wind farm off Scotland

BAUER Renewables Ltd. will use a specially designed underwater drilling rig the – BAUER Dive Drill C40 – to assist in the installation process for the offshore foundation piles. (Photo: BAUER Gruppe)

cotland, UK – In the long term, wind energy is the most important and economic renewable energy source in the field of electricity. Many offshore wind farms that are planned or currently under construction are located in the North and Baltic Seas, such as the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd (BOWL) project off the northeastern coast of Scotland. From 2019, 84 turbines will generate 588 megawatts of electricity over an area of around 130 square kilometers – enough electricity to supply 450,000 homes. BAUER Renewables Ltd., a subsidiary of BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, will be involved in the foundation work with an underwater drilling rig specially designed for use on the high seas in order to relief drill the foundation piles.

For each of the 84 turbines, four foundation piles with a diameter of 2.2 meters each and lengths between 32 and 54 meters are required. The subsoil consists of sand and hard clay with scattered boulders. All piles will be installed by the client, Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL), using the piledriving method. Sometimes, in difficult soil conditions, the piles could experience early refusal. Then Bauer may drill inside to relief the piles from excess friction.

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In 2011, BAUER Renewables Ltd. successfully carried out the foundation work for a tidal turbine off the Scottish coast near Orkney. Like six years ago, a specially designed drilling rig from BAUER Maschinen GmbH – the BAUER Dive Drill C40 – will be used as part of the current project. The drilling rig is designed especially for fast use underwater with an optimal drilling speed.

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NEWS & REPORTS „We are extremely pleased to be involved in such an outstanding project,“ says Paul Scheller, Managing Director of BAUER Renewables Ltd. „The contract marks a further important step for us in the future market of renewable energies and shows that, with our know-how and technology, Bauer is also optimally prepared for challenging foundation projects in the offshore sector.““

About Beatrice: The GBP 2.6 billion Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd (BOWL) project has been given the green light for construction by owners SSE (40 %), Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) (35 %) and SDIC (25 %) after reaching Financial Close on 23 May 2016. The project will be one of the largest private investments ever made in Scottish infrastructure. Bauer profits enormously from the collaboration of its three business segments, enabling the Group to position itself as an innovative, highly specialized provider of products and services for demanding projects in specialist foundation engineering and related markets. Bauer therefore offers suitable solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, such as urbanization, the growing infrastructure needs, the environment, as well as water, oil and gas. The BAUER Group was founded in 1790 and is based in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria. In 2015, it employed about 10,700 people in around 70 countries and achieved total Group revenues of EUR 1.66 billion. BAUER Aktiengesellschaft is listed in the Prime Standard of the German Stock Exchange.

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First use in Toronto: BAUER BG 46 demonstrates top performance

oronto, Canada – With over 2.7 million inhabitants, Toronto is the biggest city in Canada. The Greater Toronto Area has grown to over 6.4 million. Its role as the country‘s major economic center and one of the biggest financial hubs in the world as well as its array of cultural offerings make the city on Lake Ontario an evergrowing mega metropolis. Highrise after high-rise are emerging in the city‘s skyline. The renowned and award-winning company Tribute Communities, for example, is currently building three multistory apartment houses on a 2.42 ha plot – one with 26 floors, one with 34 floors and one with 43 floors. A total of around 1,100 apartments will be created as part of this project which goes by the name of „Parkside Square“. The Canadian Bauer Maschinen client Deep Foundations Contractors Inc. is carrying out the foundation work for the Parkside Square project and in order to install the 28 m deep secant pile wall and 20 m deep single piles has opted for the latest equipment technology from Bauer: the BAUER BG 46, the most powerful rotary drilling rig currently on the market. „The reason we bought the BG 46 was to enable us to install deeper secant cut-off walls at a good production rate,“ says Mike Cianchetti, Vice President of Operations at Deep Foundations. „Currently, with the BG 39s we are able to achieve depths of 38 to 40 m at 1,000 mm diameter, but occasionally we need to use oscillators or torque multipliers to achieve these depths. Now, with the BG 46 we will be able to achieve greater depths, over 45 m, with 1,320 mm casings. All with maintaining a verticality within 0.5 %.“

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First use in Toronto: BAUER BG 46 demonstrates top performance. (Photo: BAUER Gruppe)

The PremiumLine heavy-duty rotary drilling rig, showcased for the very first time by BAUER Maschinen GmbH in spring 2016 at Bauma in Munich, Germany, features a KDK 550 S rotary head which generates torques up to 553 kNm. In addition, it is possible to apply a torque of 700 kNm to the casing using a mechanically mounted torque converter. This allows the drilling rig to insert casings deeper into the ground and to react to unexpected geotechnical conditions better than any other machine. To cope with the enormous forces, Bauer relies on the extremely robust V-kinematics for the mast attachment which have proven themselves over many years. Moreover, the machine, which is over 33 m tall, offers a flexible mast concept that enables the advance system to be optimized specifically for the particular process or application. The optional single-layer piggyback winch

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NEWS & REPORTS With regard to safety as well, the BG 46 has been equipped in accordance with the latest Bauer-standards: warning flash lights have been fixed such that they are at the eye level of the site personnel. Cameras cover areas that are not directly in the operator’s field of vision. Safe rig assembly was also given due consideration. Handling of heavy components, such as bolts, is omitted owing to the use of hydraulic connection elements, e.g. on the rotary drives and supporting trestle.

First use in Toronto: BAUER BG 46 (Photo: BAUER Gruppe)

allows the complete pulling force of 450 kN to be used in full without reduction in any working situation. Thanks to the high-performance base carrier and the dual motor concept, the winch still has a lifting speed of 50 m per minute even with a load of 300 kNm, thus guaranteeing a highly efficient drilling operation. In the development of the BG 46, there was special focus on low noise emission and low fuel consumption through an individual consumption control. This was implemented through the Energy-Efficient Power (EEP) system. Despite considerably greater torque and drilling performance, the fuel consumption could be reduced significantly compared to the predecessor machines.

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Deep Foundations Contractors Inc. – with Bill Starke as Chief Executive Officer and Michael Cianchetti as Vice President of Operations – has been a loyal client of BAUER Maschinen GmbH for many years now. „In 2000, the company was one of the first in North America to own a hydraulic drilling rig. Since then, its equipment fleet has grown significantly“, reports Ray Kemppainen, Branch Manager at ECA Canada. ECA has been a dealer and service partner of BAUER Maschinen GmbH for the US and Canadian East Coast since 2004 and also officially became a certified „BAUER Service Partner“ in 2015. Deep Foundations Contractors Inc. currently owns 17 Bauer and seven Klemm machines in total. With more than 250 employees, the company constructs pile foundations and excavation pit retaining structures for various residential, industrial and infrastructure projects across Canada.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Ruth Wallner BAUER Aktiengesellschaft BAUER-Straße 1 | 86529 Schrobenhausen Tel.: +49 8252 97-1844 Fax: +49 8252 97-2900 public.relations@bauer.de www.bauer.de

Bauer focuses on highly innovative products and services in the areas of water, environment and natural resources. Bauer profits enormously from the collaboration of its three business segments, enabling the Group to position itself as an innovative, highly specialized provider of products and services for demanding projects in specialist foundation engineering and related markets. Bauer therefore offers suitable solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, such as urbanization, the growing infrastructure needs, the environment, as well as water, oil and gas. The BAUER Group was founded in 1790 and is based in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria. In 2015, it employed about 10,700 people in around 70 countries and achieved total Group revenues of EUR 1.66 billion. BAUER Aktiengesellschaft is listed in the Prime Standard of the German Stock Exchange.

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MB Crusher:

INNOVATION FROM MB CRUSHER AT SAMOTER 2017

Hundreds of visitors from more than 44 countries, 19 machines on display and two at work in the test area, and more than 500 square metres of exhibition space: these are the figures which characterised the presence of MB Crusher at the recent Samoter trade fair in Verona (Photo: MB Crusher)

undreds of visitors from more than 44 countries, 19 machines on display and two at work in the test area, and more than 500 square metres of exhibition space: these are the figures which characterised the presence of MB Crusher at the recent Samoter trade fair in Verona. Thousands of clients visited the exhibition areas set up by the Vicenza-based company: an indoor stand completely renovated in terms of concept and layout, subdivided by theme, which presented the entire product range (crusher buckets, screening buckets and grapples which can be applied to all types of heavy machinery), and an external demonstration area right in front of the San Zeno entrance, where it was possible to witness the versatility of MB products first-hand, capable of crushing and screening all types of material and guaranteeing companies efficiency, productivity and savings, as well as protection of the environment. There were two products at work in MB Crusherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demonstration area: The BF90.3 crusher bucket - in its fourth version this year, optimised to offer increased productivity, resistance and performance, presented for

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the first time ever at Samoter - and the MB-S18 screening bucket, designed to work with excavators of between 20 and 23 tons. Almost 200 tons of material - red limestone from a local quarry - were in fact crushed and screened by the MB buckets over the four days of the trade fair. The Samoter Fair was also the opportunity for MB Crusher to launch the new communication campaign: a multipronged campaign aimed at presenting and highlighting the characteristics of uniqueness and versatility that distinguish the entire range of MB products. The quality and quantity of visitors was very positive: the 2017 edition of Samoter proved to be an important appointment for the entire world of earth-moving, work-site and building trade machinery. An interesting edition which, for MB Crusher, was characterised by a considerable

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NEWS & REPORTS Hundreds of visitors from more than 44 countries, 19 machines on display and two at work in the test area, and more than 500 square metres of exhibition space: these are the figures which characterised the presence of MB Crusher at the recent Samoter trade fair in Verona (Photo: MB Crusher)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: MB S.p.A. Via Astico,nÂ° 30/A 36030 Fara Vicentino (VI) - Italy Tel: +39 0445 308148 Fax: +39 0445 308179 Web: www.mbcrusher.come

amount of innovation - regarding both products and communication - and fruitful collaboration with local and foreign partners. Presence in the most important national and international sector trade fairs is a factor which has allowed MB Crusher to consolidate the relationship of trust with its clients. Upcoming fairs include Conexpo in Las Vegas, Smopyc in Spain, Recycling Aktiv in Germany and Komatech in Turkey, and this is just for the period up to May. .

There were two products at work in MB Crusherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demonstration area: The BF90.3 crusher bucket - in its fourth version this year, optimised to offer increased productivity, resistance and performance, presented for the first time ever at Samoter - and the MB-S18 screening bucket, designed to work with excavators of between 20 and 23 tons. Almost 200 tons of material - red limestone from a local quarry - were in fact crushed and screened by the MB buckets over the four days of the trade fair. (Photo: MB Crusher)

MB has been THE world leader for over 15 year For over 15 years MB has been a leader in the fields of crushing, demolition and recycling, by designing, producing and selling the very first jaw bucket crusher. Since 2001, MB has offered the largest line of patented crusher buckets all over the world. With extensive innovation and development, MB now offers crusher buckets for excavators, skid loaders, and backhoes of all sizes. The values of the family owned business have enabled MB to reach levels of internationally recognized excellence: founded and headquartered in Italy, the company establishes itself globally through 7 international subsidiaries with logistic centers located on different continents, as well as an extensive network of authorized dealers and service support throughout the world..

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Striking new paths with 3D

Quicker and more accurate management of levelling with Cat Track technology by Erdbau Seufer

Caterpillar driver Axel Engelhardt and Dennis Schuck, together with the next entrepreneur generation Tom Seufer, Kevin Richter and Sam Seufer (from left). (Photos: Zeppelin)

Obersulm, 20 Jan 2017 (SR). The Erdbau Seufer enterprise is convinced that „The future belongs to integrated 3D-Control“. The company management swears by its new caterpillar, a Cat D6T XW with Grade Control 3D, which is the first machine in this configuration in Germany. The machine is seen as unbeatable due to its operability. „ The machine is brute with regard to its performance in levelling. I had some expectations, but I never imagined what actually happened. The amount it brushes aside in one day is the amount we previously managed in two to three days,“ says the owner Steffen Seufer. The machine passed its first practical tests with customer orders and on the Wuestenrot ground dump in the Heilbronn district, where there is a need to display a huge thrust performance. The new chain-dozer must strip up to 91,000 m3 of mass, lay out rough subgrade work and prepare the area for consecutive recultivation. Material of up to 7 meters needs to be removed and applied to 5 meters. This requires continuous full-speed operation, which is the maximum performance of the US imported machine. „Here we can only move something with full thrust performance. This is due to the heavy material, as well as the slope and the cut of the area“ , explains Axel Engelhardt, who has been working in the company for the past 20 years as the caterpillar driver. In addition to the new D6T XW, a D6N LGP is in operation. It is operated by Dennis Schuck, who does the rough work, while the new machine takes care of the precision work, strips large masses and builds the finish formation.

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Initially the work was approached with a chain dredger and a truck – „ this quickly proved to be fatal. The reason is that there is a lot of iron in the soil, and tire damages were a daily occurrence. Therefore we are very happy to have this powerful caterpillar“, says Steffen Seufer. He adds: „ The machine continuously has to drive uphill. Comparable equipment of another manufacturer failed at this task, as the 1:1.5 slope was to steep for it. This is different with the power packet of Caterpillar – it easily overcomes it. “ Since accuracy counts – only deviations of two centimetres are acceptable - Axel Engelhard is supported by the integrated 3D-control, either with simple displays on the screen in the operator’s cab or with complex site plans. He says: “It is best, if you have an idea about how

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NEWS & REPORTS the site should look afterwards, before you start.” This enables us to do the filling and cutting of the site, as requested. However, the machine operator and his boss acknowledge that this is only possible if the machine can be handled properly. The experts say: “ If you are not familiar with driving the caterpillar, you cannot use the system fully, since you cannot apply the technique.” The system is integrated ex factory – no additional hard or soft ware is needed. Two antennas are arranged on the roof of the cabin, and conventional, sign-mounted masts and cables are not necessary. The time saved for mounting and dismounting can be used for installation work. Axel Engelhard can also resort to further assistance systems like Cat Slope Assist. It helps him to reach the desired inclination with the 4.5 m broad angling blade, since it automatically retains the dozer blade angle. Furthermore it uses the Cat Stable Blade Technology, which monitors the blade movements and automatically adjusts angle and blade position for lifting and dropping, in coordination with the driver. As such, the requested plane is achieved with less effort. Cat Slope Indicate - another technology component – shows the transversal and longitudinal slope of the machine in real time. This makes it easier for the driver to place the machine on the desired slope and keep the ground steady for several passages.

It has to display an enormous thrust performance: The Cat Dozer D6T XW with Grade Control 3D. (Photos: Zeppelin)

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Erdbau Seufer was one of the first companies in the region that shifted to GPS in construction machines. The caterpillar with control is not the only machine that the company uses. Chain dredgers like the Cat 324E, 323F as well as the 326F und the mobile excavator M318F of Caterpillar have long been working with this control. The next chain dredger will also be equipped with a control, in order to increase its efficiency in confined spaces. The team agrees that compact excavators will be more and more in demand in the future. Company employees are long working with gps rover instead of a geometer on the construction sites. „ We can record the area and process the data ourselves, which is a great service for our costumers. Sitec professionally trains our staff in using the gps rover for precise measurement of areas, with precisions of up to one centimeter. This new measuring device uses the GPS satellite for real-time correction signals of the area. This is a quantum leap in precision“, the company boss says. Why does the company stick so consequently to the new technology? The entire team confirms “ We firmly believe that there is no way around the control and we want to be a part of it from the beginning“. What still counts for Steffen Seufer is to distinguish the company from others. „ With our first Cat excavator, a 215 F, we were still smiled at. At that times others were dominating the market. We were the first in the region who worked with Caterpillar“. His passion for construction equipment of the American supplier is evident in the US flags and the colours red,

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NEWS & REPORTS white and blue that dominate the design of the internet page or in the stickers of the machine pool. When the family spends thier holidays in the US, they always pay a visit to the American Cat retailer Ring Power – by now they have established a close relationship. Apart from a few other construction machines the earthworker follows one line – service, costumer care and customer relations are crucial, Cat machines are obtained from Zeppelin in Boeblingen – just like with the new investment in form of the D6T XW. „ The interpersonal relations simply click. You can always stop by the branch office. If there is a problem – something which is inevitable in our business- we openly and honestly talk about it, so that we know what we are dealing with.“ The staff deal with each concern. As such the service had to do adjustments at the dozer, because Erdbau Seufer wanted to increase the height of the shield at the corners, so that the material would not run over the shield. Additionally, the LED high performance lighting system was set lower, so it does not have to be dismounted for transport. Not only the relations with Zeppelin are robust, but CAT products are also stable. The best example is a chain dredger 320B, year of construction 1993. Internally it is called „the beast“ – because no other construction machine has kept up for that long – and it has done so without dry spells. The counter for the operating hours keeps running – currently it has achieved 32,492 operating hours, all of them with the first motor, the first swivel bucket, the first bolts and connectors. Sam Seufer, responsible for the operative division adds„ But the dredger also shows that my father has gotten care and maintenance right“. Steffen Seufen got into his father’s company in the year 2000. At that time the company was employing five persons. Today it has 48 staff. Two more numbers have a special meaning for the company boss: 66. The businessman says „ Many think the number is related to the infamous route 66, but it is actually my birth year. In the beginning my father used a dredger bucket as a logo. When I wanted to add my signature to it, I added the number 66. This is the reason why the 66 is resplendent on construction machines, site vehicles and company clothing. There have been many inquiries whether pullovers and base caps with the company logo are available for sale.

The company has set the course for the future. Steffen Seufer says, „ I have left it to my children whether they want to continue with the company or whether they want to switch to other branches. And it has made me very happy that they have decided to continue with the company that I have taken over from my father and expanded.“ His son Tom has stepped into the management and is actively supported by the second son Sam in the operative section. His daughter Luisa - quasi the boss in the backgound – and the son in law Kevin Richter are responsible for the sales section, such as management and disposition. Furthermore he takes care of site management and enriches the company with his 20 years of experience in the renowned Leonhard Weiss construction company. „We have the proviledge of complementing each other not only as a family, but we also function as a business team,“ the company owner says. The clientele encompasses forestry to industry, so that a multitude of areas can be covered. Steffen Seufer is well aware to whom he owes all this to. „ Our staff have contributed to a great extent to the good reputation of the company through their engagement and energy. I would like to thank them, as well as my wife Corinna. Since I took over the company she has been giving me and my family the needed strength to implement everything as it is today.“

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH Kommunikation Klaus Finzel Tel.: +49(0) 89 - 32 00 03 41 Fax: +49(0) 89 - 32 00 07 341 eMail: klaus.finzel@zeppelin.com Internet: www.zeppelin-cat.de

It has to display an enormous thrust performance: The Cat Dozer D6T XW with Grade Control 3D. (Photos: Zeppelin)

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Largest Individual Order in Company History

Zeppelin Group Acquires the Largest Individual Order in the Company History

Garching near Munich, 2017. The Zeppelin group records the largest individual order in its history in Armenia. The strategic business unit CIS of the group will deliver mining equipment with a value of 65 million US Dollars to Lydian International and its subcompany Lydian Armenia. The equipment of the partner producer Caterpillar is needed for the Amulsar project, a gold mine that is located approximately 170 km south of the Armenian Capital, Eriwan. Amulsar is one of the biggest investment projects in Armenia. “This is the largest individual order in our company history and we have set another milestone in positioning Zeppelin and Caterpillar in the Armenian market. The task now is to successfully realize this extraordinary order and to equip our costumer and the gold mine with the required equipment for gold mining in this dimension” , says Michael Heidemann, deputy chairman of the Zeppelin GmbH management. He continues to say “ Within the framework of its internationalization, in 2006 Zeppelin got into business in Armenia with Caterpillar construction equipment. This step proved to be ground breaking, as the country is rich in natural resources. Extraction of these natural resources involves a high demand for Caterpillar mining equipment, particularly large equipment, as well as mining equipment for surface and deep mining.

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With regard to the expansion of its market position in Armenia, the signing of the contract is an important strategic success for the Zeppelin group. “ It is very gratifying to implement this large-scale project , together with our costumer Lydian International and our partner producers in a challenging economic environment. Prior to the successful signing of the contract, a tailor-made financing concept was developed, based on the individual needs of the costumer,” says Christian Dummler, CFO and member of the management of the Zeppelin GmbH. The Caterpillar equipment that is delivered by Zeppelin to Lydian International and Lydian Armenia will be run on a mining area of 65 square kilometres. In the next 6 years

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NEWS & REPORTS there is a need for extensive earthwork operations, in order to establish the needed infrastructure for gold mining. This includes construction of a road network, installation of a 6 km long conveyor belt system, and the construction of administrative buildings and workshops. Lydian international is investing approximately 370 million US Dollars in site development and operations of the Amulsar gold mine. The enterprise is planning to mine gold, starting from the second quarter of 2018.

Among others, large dump trucks, such as Cat 789D with approximately 200 tons of net load and large hydraulic excavators like the Cat 6040FS with over 400 tons charge weight are used. (Photos: Zeppelin)

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About Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH The Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH is Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading distribution and service organization of the branch of trade. Since 1954 it has been the exclusive distribution and service partner of the Caterpillar Inc., the worldwide largest manufacturer of construction machines. With 1,534 staff and sales of 889 million Euros in 2015 the Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH is the largest business unit of ZEPPELIN. In addition to the sales of new and used Caterpillar construction equipment the product range includes consultancy and financing of equipment, as well as service, which is rendered nationwide in 35 offices. The headquarters and legal domicile of the Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH is in Garching near Munich. Further information can be found under www.zeppelin-cat.de.

About Zeppelin The Zeppelin Group operates 190 sites around the world. In the 2015 fiscal year, its 7,800 employees generated sales of over 2.33 billion euros. Group-wide collaboration in the Zeppelin Group revolves around a management holding company and five strategic business units: Construction Equipment EU (sales and servicing of construction machines), Construction Equipment CIS (sales and servicing of construction and agricultural machines), Rental (rental and project solutions for the construction and industry sectors), Power Systems (drive, propulsion, traction, and energy systems) and plant engineering (engineering and plant engineering). Zeppelin GmbH is the Group holding company. It is legally domiciled in Friedrichshafen and has its head office in Garching near Munich, Germany. Further information can be found under www.zeppelin.

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Cat® MD6250 blasthole drill

New Cat® MD6250 Blasthole Drill Cuts Costs and Improves Drilling Efficiency with Rugged Design, Integrated Technology

New Cat® MD6250 Blasthole Drill Cuts Costs and Improves Drilling Efficiency with Rugged Design, Integrated Technology (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new Cat® MD6250 blasthole drill delivers optimum drilling efficiency in singleand multi-pass applications for both rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) modes. Featuring automated operation, the drill runs within ideal operating parameters for maximum bit life, hole accuracy and reduced total cost of ownership. A sculpted frame design boasts heavy cross-bracing in high-load areas for maximum machine longevity. The machine’s four leveling jacks, mast pivot and deck are welded integrally to the main frame for maximum durability.

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NEWS & REPORTS The MD6250 drill is built for efficient drilling of 10- and 12-m (32.8- and 39.4-ft) benches, including angle drilling for cast blasting, making it the ideal drill for mining, quarrying and heavy construction applications. A true global machine, it is EU compliant, GOST certifiable, AUS compliant, CSA certified, MDG15 and MDG41 aligned, meets emissions standards for any region, and meets over 30 ISO standards.

Efficient hard and soft rock drilling Offering superior performance in both DTH hard rock and rotary soft rock applications, the flexible machine drills holes of 150 to 250 mm (6 to 9.8 in.) in diameter with bit loads of 22 321 kg (49,210 lb) and 32 655 kg (71,993 lb), respectively for the 11.2-m (36.7-ft) and 13.7-m (44.6-ft) masts. The drill delivers single-pass hole depths of 11.2 m (36.7 ft) and 13.7 m (44.6 ft), and the 11.2-m mast is capable

of drilling multi-pass hole depths reaching 53.6 m (176.7 ft), while the 13.7-m mast drills multi-pass depths to 37.9 m (124.6 ft). Highly maneuverable and flexible, the MD6250 features angle drilling from 0 to 30 degrees in 5-degree increments. It has an approach angle of 15 degrees for easy ramp access and loading, while the machine is capable of climbing up to 26-degree grades to get to the bench. Featuring track counter rotation for increased maneuverability, the versatile drill can be equipped with either 600 mm (23.6 in) triple grousers for hard rock applications or 750 mm (29.5 in) triple grousers for working in soft rock. Three-point oscillating suspension allows the machine to negotiate rugged terrain without transferring excessive torsional forces to the main frame.

New CatÂŽ MD6250 Blasthole Drill Cuts Costs and Improves Drilling Efficiency with Rugged Design, Integrated Technology (Photos: Caterpillar)

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NEWS & REPORTS High powered performance The MD6250 power train features the Cat C27 ACERT™ engine with a 655 kW (879 hp) power rating at 1800 rpm that can be configured to meet any emissions regulation for any region throughout the world. Variable air volume provides up to 50 percent less engine load to significantly increase fuel efficiency. Engine and air intake filters boast 500-hour service intervals to help lower long-term operating costs. Built for drilling in a variety of extremes, the MD6250 delivers reliable operation at elevations as high as 4 750 m (15,000 ft). Standard ambient temperature operation ranges from -1° C (30° F) to 52° C (125° F), while available arctic temperature packages enable working in subzero temperatures reaching -40° C (-40° F). To meet site needs, the new drill can be equipped with a variety of compressors, all boasting variable volume control. For DTH drilling, operations have compressor choices of 38.2 m3/min (1,350 ft3/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi) or 42.2 m3/min (1,500 ft3/min) @ 24.1 bar (350 psi). A 52.6 m3/min (2,000 ft3/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi) compressor is standard for rotary drilling.

Technology improves drilling accuracy The MD6250 drill comes with a variety of standard and optional auto drilling features to ensure drill pattern and depth accuracy, so operations can lower explosives costs, improve blast performance and optimize muckpile uniformity to reduce downstream processing costs. An optional auto drill assist controls every step of the drill cycle to simplify the operator’s job and improve accuracy. Standard Cat Product Link™ technology enables operations to improve fleet management through customizable reports and mapping.

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To further boost drilling efficiency, sites can choose Terrain for drilling, which provides precision machine guidance, ensuring that every hole is accurately placed, drilled to the proper depth and angle, and able to stand up until blasting. In addition, Cat Command for drilling offers an option for semi-autonomous drilling of single row missions.

Operator comfort and safety Featuring the latest Caterpillar design, the new MD6250 drill boasts a spacious FOPS cab with 3 m2 (32.4ft2) of floor space and integrated operator station. Rubber shockmounts absorb mechanical vibration from drilling and reduce noise. Joystick controls with full instrumentation and dual 254-mm (10-in) color touch screen displays improve operator productivity. A fabric seat, or a leather power seat with heat and ventilation, both include recline, tilt and lumbar support for comfort. The HVAC system features positive pressure and filtration for clean air quality and a new floor vent for improved operator comfort. A camera mounted on the mast provides the operator full view of the pipe carousel/top drive operation, while cameras at the front and left sides of the drill offer a 360degree view from the operator’s seat for improved safety. A full-length window offers an unobstructed view of the drill deck, and large cab windows surround the operator for clear sight lines to the work area.

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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New Cat® 986K Wheel Loader

New Cat® 986K Wheel Loader Delivers Significant Efficiency Increases for Low Cost-Per-Ton Operation

New Cat® 986K Wheel Loader Delivers Significant Efficiency Increases for Low Cost-Per-Ton Operation (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new Cat® 986K wheel loader features a completely redesigned state-of-the-art cab equipped with STIC™ steer and Cat Production Measurement which brings payload weighing to the cab so operators can work more productively and deliver accurate loads with confidence. Combining reliable, efficient loading with multiple lives, the 986K loader helps to improve the company’s bottom line. Weighing less and shorter than the Cat® 988K loader, the new 986K loader serves as a true replacement to the legacy 988F model, offering a low cost per ton option that meets the operation’s production needs. The 986K loader is right-sized and perfectly matched to load Cat 40- to 61ton (36.3- to 55.3-tonne) articulated and rigid-frame trucks to maximize productivity. Its new Aggregate Handler configuration includes an 11 yd3 (8,3 m3) bucket and additional counterweight to offer high volume loading of processed aggregates, so highway trucks can be loaded in fewer passes.

Built for Performance The new 986K wheel loader features Cat STIC steer that combines directional selection, gear selection, and steering into one single joystick. For repetitive tasks such as loading trucks, the joystick control requires significantly less operator energy output compared to steering wheel control to reduce fatigue and increase productivity.

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With its standard and high life linkage options, the loader offers optimal pass match for efficient loading of Cat trucks. It delivers four-pass loading of the Cat 740 and 745 articulated and 770 rigid-frame trucks, and the high-lift configuration offers five-pass loading of the Cat 772 and six-pass loading of the 773 rigid-frame trucks. Caterpillar’s proven Z-bar loader linkage offers excellent visibility to the bucket edges and work area and delivers aggressive digging capabilities and high breakout forces. Meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (EU Stage IV) emissions standards, the highly responsive Cat C15 ACERT™ engine offers a net power rating of 373 hp (278 kW). The loader’s Auto Engine Idle Shutdown maximizes fuel efficiency by reducing engine idle time. Load sensing hydraulics enhance machine performance and efficiency by directing hydraulic fluid flow through the implement and steering only when needed.

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NEWS & REPORTS Comfortable Operation The loader’s completely redesigned cab improves operator comfort and productivity. Operators safely enter via left- or right-hand stairs built at a reduced 45-degree angle access and maintain three points of contact at all times. The STIC steer armrest easily folds up, allowing the operator to quickly enter the cab. Isolation cab mounts and an air-suspension seat reduce vibration transmitted to the operator for increased comfort, while the enclosed, pressurized and sound-suppressed structure reduces noise levels to the operator’s ear. Ergonomic placement of switches and information display helps to advance comfortable, productive loader operation. The simple, intuitive control interface features touch-screen display to allow even less experienced operators to quickly learn machine operation. The large front and side windows plus standard rear vision camera offer excellent visibility of the working area to improve operating safety.

Integrated Technology Improves Efficiency Integrated electronics on the new 986K loader provide flexible levels of information for both the operator and company. The loader comes ready with Cat Production

Measurement (CPM), the most advanced payload weight measuring system on the market. Offering quick, on-the-go weighing of material in the bucket, CPM allows operators to manage target payload by minimizing under-loading and overloading, which reduce efficiency and increase fuel consumption. Cat Product Link™ takes the guesswork out of loader management and maximizes uptime by offering remote monitoring through VisionLink® to stay informed of machine systems. With its easy-to-navigate user interface, VisionLink tracks machine utilization, fuel usage and payload summaries, and this technology grants key company personnel access to valuable reports, analysis and histograms to improve fleet management. Scheduled service event reminders and fault code alerts can also be sent to key service and management personnel to improve machine uptime availability.

Service Made Easy Reducing downtime and long-term operating costs, the 986K wheel loader features extended service intervals for both fluids and filters. Grouped service points are quickly and safely accessed from ground level or a platform. Swing-out doors on both sides of the machine provide unobstructed access to the engine compartment for servicing components. Grease fittings for difficult-toreach components are conveniently grouped to provide

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NEWS & REPORTS quick preventative lubrication, while the optional autolube automatically injects grease into linkage pin joints at regular intervals. The machine’s electrical service center, accessed from ground level, includes remote jump start, main and engine circuit breakers, emergency engine shutdown, stairway light switch, and battery disconnect. The new 986K wheel loader is backed locally by the Cat dealer support network. Valued partners, Cat dealers provide preventative maintenance programs, guaranteed maintenance contracts, best-in-class parts availability, operator training and genuine Cat remanufactured parts.

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Cat® 950 GC Wheel Loader

Proven Cat® 950 GC Wheel Loader Expands Choices for North American and European Customers

Proven Cat® 950 GC Wheel Loader Expands Choices for North American and European Customers (Photos: Caterpillar)

Caterpillar announces availability of the Cat® 950 GC Wheel Loader for sale in North America and Europe. The 950 GC delivers solid performance and ease of use with the reliability and durability Cat machines are known for. The loader offers exceptional value that provides customers an additional choice when determining the best machine for their business. The 950 GC is proven in less regulated countries and is now configured to meet Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions regulations for use in North America and Europe. The loader is well-suited for stockpiling, load-and-carry work, hopper charging and truck loading. On construction projects the 950 GC excels in site preparation, backfilling, general cleanup, medium duty pipe handling and material handling with pallet forks or a material handling arm. The 950 GC is also an exceptional choice for governmental applications, offering agencies a well-designed, durable machine that fits the budget.

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Versatile performance and low fuel consumption

Caterpillar’s proven Z-bar loader linkage on the 950 GC delivers excellent digging capabilities and strong breakout force through the use of Cat Performance Series buckets and load sensing hydraulics, which provide on-demand hydraulic flow and pressure for the implement system only in the amount necessary to perform the task at hand. The 950 GC also offers best-in-class hinge pin height of 13’9” (4 188 mm) and 12’0” (3 649 mm) loader arm clearance for easy loading of high-wall trailers and charging of large hoppers.

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NEWS & REPORTS A range of available work tools include Performance Series buckets, which boast a long floor, wide opening and curved side plates. The design enables operators of all experience levels to routinely attain 10 percent higher bucket fill factors as compared to legacy designs, ultimately improving cycle times and reducing fuel consumption. The Cat Fusionâ&#x201E;˘ quick coupler and controls are also available, allowing the 950 GC to use a number of Cat work tools across multiple wheel loader models for added versatility. The quick-coupler control arrangement includes a dual tilt kick-out system for bucket return-to-dig and fork operations, selectable from the cab. The Cat C7.1 ACERTâ&#x201E;˘ engine generates a maximum power rating of 241 hp (180 kW) and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions standards with a fully automatic and passive regeneration system. This system lowers operating costs without the need for an ash service interval and has an overall DEF consumption of just 2 to 3 percent of fuel burned. No operator intervention is required, nor is there an impact to jobsite productivity. The Engine Idle Management System, Engine Idle Shutdown and on demand cooling fan further optimize fuel efficiency while lowering operating sound levels. The 4F/3R electronically controlled countershaft, power-shift transmission, designed and built by Caterpillar, features high contact ratio gears to insure long life and enhanced resale value.

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Easy to operate, maintain and service Simple and easy to operate, the 950 GC controls have been designed with the operator in mind. The interface panel display contains six analog-like gauges, colored indicator lights and an LCD screen, all within easy view of the operator for safe and ergonomic use. Low-effort, pilotoperated implement controls, along with optional joystick implement control, feature an integrated kick-down switch and a remote directional shift switch for convenient use. The intuitive control system offers simple monitoring of machine systems and lends to the quick learning of loader operation, even for the operator with only a few hours in the seat. Ladders and integrated handrails are located on both sides of the machine and provide access to the spacious cab or to service the engine air filter from a platform. A large roof-to-floor, distortion-free flat glass front windshield, standard rearview camera and exterior mirrors with integrated spot mirrors provide exceptional visibility. Standard air conditioning with 10 louvered vents aids operator comfort.

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NEWS & REPORTS Hydraulic and electrical service centers provide ground-level access to grouped service points to reduce maintenance time. Large gull-wing side panels and a tiltup rear grill provide unrestricted access to the radiators, filters and sampling ports. Grease fittings for difficult-toreach components are conveniently grouped. To further enhance machine operating efficiency and assist with loader preventive maintenance and servicing, the 950 GC can be equipped with Cat Product Link™ telematics. Deeply integrated into machine systems, Product Link allows remote monitoring using VisonLink®.

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Cat® D6T

Features Optimum Fuel Efficiency, Fully Automatic Transmission and Technology to Match the Job

Cat® D6T Features Optimum Fuel Efficiency, Fully Automatic Transmission and Technology to Match the Job (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new Cat® D6T Dozer features a new, fully automatic transmission to optimize performance and achieve fuel savings of up to 20 percent in heavy work and as much as 30 percent in light work and finish grading applications. The fully automatic bulldozer is easier to operate – just set the desired ground speed and the four-speed transmission will set the powertrain for optimum efficiency. Availability of the full range of Cat Connect GRADE for Dozers technologies enables equipping the D6T for the application. Cat GRADE with Slope Assist is now standard on the D6T, providing basic blade positioning assistance without the need for added hardware or a GPS signal.

Four-speed automatic efficiency The new D6T uses a fully automatic, four-speed, powershift transmission with an integral lock-up clutch to provide a significant increase in fuel efficiency. The operator simply sets the desired ground speed, and the Auto Shift system smoothly and automatically chooses the optimal gear and engine speed to match operating conditions. The new D6T transmission adds a gear between first and second ranges for smooth shifting and to maintain power to the ground during load changes. The added gear

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allows the machine to remain in the most efficient mode for a higher percentage of the time. The operator experiences an aggressive feel in the dirt, as well as up to 2.5 percent greater productivity. Powering the new D6T is the fuel-efficient Cat C9.3 ACERT™ engine, Tier 4 Final certified with a net power rating (ISO 9249/SAE J1349) of 215 horsepower (161 kW).

Many choices of GRADE technology Cat Connect GRADE technologies help get work done more efficiently and more accurately. With the D6T, customers have a wide range of technologies to choose from—to equip their dozers to work best in their applications. Technologies range from simple grade indicators to full factory-integrated GPS, all supported by Caterpillar and Cat dealers.

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NEWS & REPORTS • Cat GRADE with Slope Assist, a new standard feature for the D6T, automatically maintains pre-established blade position without the need for added hardware or a GPS signal. • Cat Slope Indicate, (standard), displays machine cross-slope and fore/aft orientation on the primary monitor, assisting operators to work accurately on slopes. • Cat Stable Blade, (standard), complements the operator‘s blade-control input to achieve finish grades faster with less effort. • Cat GRADE with 3D is an available, factory-integrated gradecontrol system that provides three-dimensional guidance both for production dozing and fine grading. The system feature roof-mounted antennas, and the Cat AccuGrade Ready Option is included with the system, as is the AutoCarry™ system that adjusts the blade for optimum load retention. • Cat AccuGrade is a dealer-installed after-market gradecontrol system that provides the flexibility to scale system features to changing needs, ranging from lasers for 2D flatplane and slope work, to systems using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) or universal total stations for complex contours and precise finish grading. • AccuGrade Ready Option allows the machine owner to upgrade to an AccuGrade 2D or 3D system as requirements demand. Cat® D6T Features Optimum Fuel Efficiency, Fully Automatic Transmission and Technology to Match the Job (Photos: Caterpillar)

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In addition to grade control technologies, the Cat Product Link™ telematics system integrated into the D6T provides timely, pertinent data—such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes— that is easily accessed through the online VisionLink® interface. The system assists machine owners achieve more effective asset management, improved productivity, and lower operating costs. The D6T remains a versatile workhorse, available in multiple undercarriage configurations and with a wide range of blades to match the machine to the application. Available rear-mounted equipment includes a new high-lift, multi-shank ripper. For more information about the D6T Dozer, contact the local Cat dealer or go to: www.cat.com. 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

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New Performance for Cat® D8T Dozer

New Optional Performance Features for Cat® D8T Dozer Increase Productivity, Deliver Value

Providing legendary power and performance, the Cat® D8T dozer has earned its extensive reputation for delivering unmatched productivity and high resale value. New productivity enhancing options, aimed at saving customers time and money, include a new, larger SU bulldozer blade, Performance Cutting Edges, Extended Life Undercarriage, Powered Bottom Guards and remote control COMMAND for Dozing.

Larger SU Blade/Performance Cutting Edges A new, larger 13.4 yd3 (10.3 m3) Semi-U (SU) Blade delivers 19 percent more capacity over the standard D8T blade. The optional blade allows the bulldozer to move more material per pass for productivity gains up to 13 percent over the standard blade. New patented Performance Cutting Edges deliver a cutting action that increases blade load mass by up to 25 percent, so the machine can move more material per pass. Offering easier material penetration in moderate rock

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or hard/frozen ground applications, these edges allow the dozer to work faster and more efficiently and reduce “skating” in difficult-to-penetrate materials. Performance cutting edges dig deeper and improve blade control, load retention and traction. Ripping can be reduced in some cases, and the on-plane system enables finish grading for added versatility. Interchangeable with traditional edges, Performance Cutting Edges offer equal wear life/life-cycle costs to standard cutting edges, with no mid-life edge flip or end bit replacement required.

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NEWS & REPORTS New Optional Performance Features for CatÂŽ D8T Dozer Increase Productivity, Deliver Value (Photos: Caterpillar)

Heavy Duty Extended Life Undercarriage

Powered Bottom Guards To reduce maintenance downtime, enhance safety and facilitate machine clean-out, contractors can opt for Powered Bottom Guards on the underside of the D8T. After bolts are removed, the doors open hydraulically via a remote switch. The doors can be opened in the center for fast, easy debris clean-out, or from one side for full maintenance access.

A new, fully suspended Heavy Duty Extended Life Undercarriage provides D8T customers with an added option to reduce undercarriage costs, especially in high abrasion conditions. Heavier bushings provide 30 percent more wear life compared to standard bushings. The patented crowned Dura Link is hardened for long life and reduces idler scallop wear for improved ride after 50 percent link wear. Matching component life makes maintenance easier.

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COMMAND for Dozing New D8T dozers can now be ordered ready for remote control. Substantially increasing operator safety and productivity when working in applications with steep slopes or unstable surfaces, optional Cat Connect COMMAND for Dozing offers remote control machine operation. Choose an over-the-shoulder operator console for line-of-sight remote-control operation from up to 437.4 yd (400 m) away. Or, a remote operator station offers both lineof-sight and non-line-of-sight remote control operation.

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Cat® 953K Track Loader

Performance, Fuel Efficiency Top Cat® 953K Track Loader Improvements

Performance, Fuel Efficiency Top Cat® 953K Track Loader Improvements (Photos: Caterpillar)

Greater productivity, improved implement and steering response, and up to 22 percent better fuel economy are at the top of a long list of improvements on the new Cat® 953K Track Loader. The versatile new crawler loader moves up to 22 percent more material per unit of fuel and also offers updated cab and safety features.

Efficiency, productivity, lower costs The 953K is powered by a 132 kW Cat C7.1 ACERT™ engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. An Eco Mode automatically reduces engine speed, but maintains selected ground speed when the machine is under light load. The more efficient engine and the Eco Mode combine to deliver up to 22 percent better fuel economy (material moved per unit of fuel) compared with the 953D. Also, efficient use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) – typically 2.5 to 3 percent of fuel consumption -- provides excellent overall fluid efficiency. An optional high capacity Performance Series bucket moves up to 10 percent more material per hour. For added versatility, an optional Fusion™ Quick Coupler (available mid-2017) allows easy use of work tools such as buckets and forks from wheel loaders and other Fusion

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compatible machines. Purpose-built Waste and Ship Hold arrangements equip the machine for optimal performance in special applications. The Caterpillar telematics system, Product Link™ is deeply integrated into the 953K, and provides timely access to information like machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink® user interface.

Performance enhancements A new power train management system ensures smoother implement and steering performance, and power is delivered to the ground more efficiently, for fast acceleration and shorter cycle times. Load-sensing

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NEWS & REPORTS hydraulics and position-sensing cylinders add to the machine’s precision and response. Selectable electro-hydraulic mapping allows adjusting implement response to fine, normal, or coarse settings to match operator preferences and to tailor the machine to individual applications. In addition, the wide selection of transmission gear ranges, six forward and six reverse, allow further adjustment of the machine to the application.

Ease of operation and serviceability The updated cab provides refined operator comforts, such as a suspension seat, adjustable armrests and controls, and a more efficient air conditioning system. Engine noise is reduced compared to the 953D, resulting in a quieter environment both for the operator and for bystanders. Safety is enhanced as well, with added handles and steps that assist with cab ingress/egress, from either the front or the back of the tracks.

Cat emissions reduction technology is designed to be transparent – with no action required from the operator and no need to stop for regeneration. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill point is located at ground level, next to the fuel tank, for convenient access when refueling. The 953K maintains its reputation for ease of service too, with a tilt cab and convenient service access points. In addition, the demand fan provides efficient cooling, and features a swing-out grill door and fold-down fan to help make cleanout quick and easy.

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Cat Connect Technology

Caterpillar Equips More Excavators with Cost-Saving Cat Connect Technology

Caterpillar Equips More Excavators with Cost-Saving Cat Connect Technology (Photos: Caterpillar)

Contractors can enhance their jobsite accuracy, productivity, and efficiency using the latest Cat® Connect technology. Cat Grade with Assist and Cat Payload are now available direct from the factory on several F Series excavator models sold in North America and other regions.

Cat Grade with Assist Cat Grade with Assist, introduced last year on the 323F L, is a simple-to-use system that helps operators dig a level base with just the right slope. With a touch of a button, the boom and bucket adjust automatically to help operators consistently get to grade with more accuracy, less effort, and less rework. Plus, it works with tilt buckets for even greater versatility. “Regardless of your experience or skill, you’ll get to grade much faster with Assist than with traditional grading techniques,” said Damien Giraud, global product manager for Caterpillar large excavators. “It’s been a popular addition to the 323F L, and that’s why we are expanding the offering to the 330F L, 336F L XE, 349F L, and 352F L.”

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NEWS & REPORTS Cat Payload The latest technology addition is Cat Payload. Introduced last year on the 336F L XE, the system calculates load weight as the operator swings the bucket toward the truck with no interruption in the loading cycle. It eliminates the need for the truck to make an additional trip to the scale, and operators can track load weights in real time to know exactly how much material is in the bucket and in the loaded truck. Managers can access the data remotely through Caterpillar LINK technologies to help improve their overall jobsite efficiency. “Payload eliminates guesswork,” said Giraud. “There really is no reason for costly overloading and underloading of trucks. Contractors who have Payload on the 336F L XE like it, and that’s why we are now offering it for larger machines like the 349F L XE, 374F L, and 390F L.” According to Zach Kauk, vice president with responsibility for Caterpillar’s Excavation Division, Grade with Assist and Payload are only the beginning. “Very soon we’ll be announcing new Cat Connect technologies to help operators move material faster and more accurately with fewer passes than ever before. Contractors will definitely save time and money with Cat excavators.”

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New Cat® B Series Hammers

Feature Low Owning and Operating Costs, High Production, Long-Term Durability, Ease of Use

New Cat® B Series Hammers Feature Low Owning and Operating Costs, High Production, Long-Term Durability, Ease of Use (Photos: Caterpillar)

Cat® B Series hydraulic hammers (B20, B30, and B35) are designed for high production in a wide range of severe applications—such as quarry, road construction, demolition, and general construction—while keeping the user‘s owning and operating costs at a minimum. The B Series uses a proven, simple design that ensures reliability, long-term durability, ease of use, and ease of maintenance. Matched to hydraulic excavator carriers weighing 18 to 40 metric tons, each B Series hammer is tested per the ISO Quality Control System before customer delivery to guarantee optimum quality.

Designed in quality • Major components (cylinder, back head, front head, piston, and tool) are manufactured with high-quality materials and processes. • Housings feature bottom reinforcement plates that protect against breakage and wear. • High-pressure accumulator is field-serviceable, protects the carrier‘s hydraulic system by absorbing pulsation spikes created during the firing stroke, and is sized to provide optimum breaking power and to absorb piston-recoil shock for improved tie-rod life.

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• Long piston transfers long shock wave into material; piston diameters are matched for maximum energy transfer, and the piston‘s design and surface finish provide superior oil retention and seal life. • Oil-control valve is the outer type, allowing easy setting, reduced pulsation, and low maintenance costs. • Side rod (though bolt) is specially heat treated for durability, and the side-rod nut is protected from thread damage. • Stroke-control valve allows adjusting for primary or secondary breaking chores.

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NEWS & REPORTS • Full-length side plate allows easy access to service points, including tool and bushings, with the lower tool-bushing replaceable in the field. • Easily accessible pressure check point allows quick monitoring of the hammer‘s operating condition.

Tool-type selection for the new hammers include moil, cone, chisel, long-life chisel, and blunt. This selection allows effectively adapting the hammer to an extensive range of applications, which might include secondary breaking of blasted rock in quarries and mines, trenching in tunnels, breaking refractory linings in steel-making furnaces, concrete demolition, rock excavation for foundations, breaking frozen ground, and separating rebar from concrete for recycling. The design, features, and construction of the new B-Series hammers combine to deliver optimum life-cycle value for the user‘s investment.

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Cat 988K Wheel Loader

New Command for Loading Remote Control Enhances Safety and Keeps 988K Wheel Loaders Working

New Command for Loading Remote Control Enhances Safety and Keeps 988K Wheel Loaders Working (Photos: Caterpillar)

CatÂŽ Command for loading enables line-of-sight remote control of Cat 988K Wheel Loaders. The new system reduces the risk of injury and enables production to continue by allowing safe operation of the loader in potentially hazardous environments. Command for loading is available as a retrofit kit for 988K machines in the field. The system features a compact control console supported by a comfortable shoulder harness. Ergonomic controls, common with the controls in the cab, give the operator full access to primary machine functions. The controls are integrated with machine electronics to provide the same control and response as if operating from the cab, allowing the operator to maintain productivity from a distance. Advanced options such as Autodig are also accessible from the console. The portable console allows an operator to maintain line-ofsight control of the wheel loader from as far away as a quarter mile (400 meters).

will occur if the operator console is tipped more than 60 degrees, which could indicate that the operator has fallen. Any manual stopping of the machine results in application of the parking brake.

Full integration of Caterpillar electronics enables notifications of critical machine health parameters and the activation of several safety features to ensure that the operator remains in control of the machine at all times. For example, a machine shutdown will be activated if an offboard transceiver loses power or if radio or onboard communications are lost. A shutdown also

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NEWS & REPORTS Command for loading is well-suited to activities such as highwall and edge operations, stockpile feeding, and working on slopes and unstable surfaces or around hazardous materials. The system also allows access to valuable material that may be considered unsafe to extract with the operator aboard. Having a remotely operated loader on site can be the difference between continued production and a full stop.

Rugged components and secure communications Command for loading includes rugged onboard components that are sealed to keep out dust and moisture. Exterior components are housed in steel enclosures to protect from damage. The roof-mounted electronics enclosure houses the antenna, indicator lights and wireless receiver. Different colors of LED lights clearly indicate machine status for everyone in the area. The remote console and on-board transceiver utilize spread spectrum technology to virtually eliminate interference from other wireless devices utilizing the 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz frequency bands. Proprietary algorithms secure the communications between the onboard wireless receiver and the console, preventing communications from unauthorized devices. New Command for Loading Remote Control Enhances Safety and Keeps 988K Wheel Loaders Working (Photos: Caterpillar)

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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 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.

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Cat D8T Dozer

Cat® Command for Dozing Offers Efficient and Safe Remote Operation of D8T Dozer

Cat® Command for Dozing Offers Efficient and Safe Remote Operation of D8T Dozer (Photos: Caterpillar)

Cat® Command for dozing, the Cat remote control system for dozers, is now available for the D8T Dozer. Command for dozing enhances safety and efficiency by enabling an operator to control the dozer nearby using a compact, portable console or a comfortable operator station. With the addition of video and sound to the system, the remote operator station can be used in a distant location. Deep integration with Cat machine systems enables smooth, precise control for superior efficiency and productivity. The Command for dozing system is proven in thousands of hours of operating Cat D10T and D11T Dozers working at mines around the world. This same technology is now available for the D8T, a workhorse in construction and aggregates operations. The over-the-shoulder console is recommended for shortduration activities such as cleaning up near highwalls and road cuts, stabilizing slides and working in any area that poses increased risks. Line-of-sight control distances can be as much as a quarter mile (400 meters). The remote operator station enables the operator to work from a comfortable, seated position with familiar dozer controls— away from the active dozing area. The station promotes efficient operation in a wide range of site conditions.

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NEWS & REPORTS The station itself is modeled on the actual cab of the machine, with all ergonomic controls, alarms and features operating as they do in the dozer. The system can be equipped for line-of-sight operation or for teleremote operation with the addition of video and audio feeds from the site and dozer. The design of the remote operator station allows it to be configured for easy transport in a truck or trailer, which adds flexibility in its application. Remote operation allows dozers to be used in any situation that presents potential safety and health hazards. In addition to highwall and edge work, common challenges include steep slopes, pond and drainage operations, and aggressive ripping. Remote operation also enables a dozer to continue production immediately after blasting, rather than waiting for the air to clear.

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Cat® Command for Dozing Offers Efficient and Safe Remote Operation of D8T Dozer (Photos: Caterpillar)

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Cat速 M315F & M317F Wheeled Excavators

Cat速 M315F & M317F Wheeled Excavators Deliver Job Site Agility, Reliable Performance, Low Cost Operation and Operator Convenience

Cat速 M315F & M317F Wheeled Excavators Deliver Job Site Agility, Reliable Performance, Low Cost Operation and Operator Convenience (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new Cat速 M315F and M317F compact radius wheeled excavators are additions to the recently launched Cat F Series wheeled excavator range, reflecting the same customer focused design concept of their conventional radius counterparts, but providing customers the added choice of compactness. The new models make no compromise in power, performance, or stability, compared with their non-compact counterparts, and feature large working envelopes, high breakout forces, and high lifting capacities. The new compact radius models offer a wide range of configurations, including undercarriage options and stick lengths. Wide steering angles and optimum turning radius facilitate maneuvering and simplify repositioning the machine. Available joystick steering further eases maneuvering, allowing operators to keep both hands on the joysticks and continue working, even when moving the machine.

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Tool Carrier Versatility The M315F and M317F are designed as tool carriers, having all necessary systems to change attachments in seconds from the safety of the cab, including medium and high pressure auxiliary hydraulic lines, and a monitor based tool control system. The tool control interface allows programming the machines for up to ten different flow/pressure settings to accommodate a wide range of work tools.

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NEWS & REPORTS Specific auxiliary functions are assigned on the joystick and foot pedal, allowing the operator to choose directly, through the monitor, which button and/or slider is preferred for a specific work tool.

fluid tank. Emissions technology includes the Cat NOxreduction system, selective-catalytic-reduction system, diesel oxidation catalyst, „fit for life“ diesel particulate filter, and high-pressure/common-rail fuel system.

For even greater versatility and maneuverability, an integrated optional Tilt-Rotator-Ready package is now available and provides a factory-installed, on-board platform for a Rototilt® tiltrotator.

The C4.4 ACERT engine provides quick response to changing loads while delivering constant power. It is designed to provide powerful, reliable performance in all operating situations, whether utility repair along urban streets, road construction, or large earth-moving projects that involve heavy-duty digging and lifting tasks.

Work tool controllability is ensured for the new models with a load-sensing hydraulic system designed to provide fast cycles, generous lift capacities, and high bucket and stick forces. The machines have dedicated pumps for the swing function and for implement functions, resulting in faster, smoother combined movement. The hydraulic system also reduces the load on the engine by matching flow to load demand, translating into lower fuel consumption.

Power and Performance The 150 hp (112 kW) Cat C4.4 ACERT™ engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards and integrates an emission aftertreatment system that requires no attention other than periodically replenishing the diesel exhaust

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For optimum fuel efficiency, the new machines feature Automatic Engine Speed Control that lowers engine speed when maximum power is not required. An engine idle-shutdown system also saves fuel by stopping the engine after a preset idling interval. In addition, the Eco Mode reduces engine speed to save fuel, but does not compromise power or performance. The automatic shiftto-travel mode optimizes driveline performance, while also conserving fuel, and the cooling system features a variable speed, on-demand fan for further fuel savings.

Cat® M315F & M317F Wheeled Excavators Deliver Job Site Agility, Reliable Performance, Low Cost Operation and Operator Convenience (Photos: Caterpillar)

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The M315F and M317F share the same spacious, comfortable cabin as non-compact models, featuring automatic climate control with air conditioning, adjustable steering column, fully adjustable seats, and adjustable sensitivity for joysticks and controls.

The longitudinally mounted engine in the new models has a forward-mounted cooling package that is accessible from ground level, as are all daily maintenance points. Coolers are grouped in the same compartment, and the condenser can be tilted out (no tools required) for ease of cleaning. Automatic centralized greasing (Auto-lube) is standard, and an electric fuel priming pump eliminates filling filters before installation.

The roll-over-protective-structure (ROPS) operator cabin also features high pressurization to keep the environment dust free, low sound and vibration levels, and expansive visibility with a large, all glass door, wide angle mirrors, and a large skylight. F Series wheeled excavators also incorporate a PIN-code anti-theft system. The standard lighting package includes a light for the standard right side camera, counterweight light for the rearview camera, three cabin mounted working lights, and a light on the boom. LED lights are standard, providing enhanced illumination, lower power consumption, and longer life. The right side camera has a separate in-cab color monitor, which also can display rearview camera images simultaneously. The M315F and M317F feature a cruise control system, and an automatic brake/axle lock system detects when the service brake and axle need to be locked or unlocked and handles that task for the operator. Automatic swing and travel lock functions eliminate the need to release the swing lock pin.

Fleet Management Cat LINK technologies, such as the Product Link™ advanced telematics system provide a constant stream of wireless information, including location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes. Product Link data are accessed via the online VisionLink® interface and are vital for providing information needed to make timely, factbased decisions that improve job-site efficiency, increase productivity and lower costs.

The new Cat M315F and M317F will be available in early 2017.

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NEWS & REPORTS CASE Construction Equipment

CASE launches Tier 4 Final T Series backhoe loaders

CASE Construction Equipment upgraded its T Series backhoe loaders, taking the opportunity of Tier 4 Final compliance to introduce improvements and more choice for customers, as well as the new CASE livery.

Simple SCR-only solution delivers performance and savings The new models achieve the demanding emissions standards with CASEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique SCR-only solution, which ensures a powerful performance with outstanding fuel efficiency â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and no need for Diesel Particulate Filter or regeneration. The efficiency of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) after-treatment system has been optimised so that Tier 4 Final standards are achieved without a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst. This reduction in the number of components has enabled CASE to rationalise the engine layout. The after-treatment system has been repositioned externally providing better access to the engine, the electronic module and fuses. The new layout facilitates servicing, resulting in lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). In addition to the new engine layout, the exhaust pipe has been moved to the right-hand pillar, improving visibility.

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NEWS & REPORTS Choice of new ‘in-line” backhoe geometry extended to the full range

New Universal backhoe coupler for greater flexibility

CASE extends to the two bigger models, 590ST and 695ST, the availability of the new backhoe design with inline cylinder geometry and inner extendahoe introduced on the 580ST in 2016. Now customers can choose from the well-known CASE boom with overlapping cylinders and outer extendahoe and the new in-line design on all three models of the T Series range.

A new Universal backhoe coupler has also been introduced for both CASE DNA and In-line backhoe designs. With the new coupler most of non-original CASE buckets can be fitted on the CASE backhoe with minimal impact on back end length and digging performance. This results in higher flexibility on the jobsite and a lower cost impact for the machine’s owner as they can fit different buckets that they already have on site.

The new in-line geometry is the ideal choice for operators looking for exceptional breakout force and great reach. In addition, the narrower frame of the boom provides better visibility of the working area at the back of the machine. The CASE DNA boom geometry, on the other hand, is the perfect solution for tough working conditions, as the sliding part never touches the soil and the components that do are protected against impact and material accumulation.

Smart-fit teeth for quicker teeth changes and service costs savings New Smart-fit teeth are now available for the front and backhoe heavy-duty buckets. These teeth contribute to the backhoe loader’s improved performance: they penetrate deeper and stay sharp longer, resulting in more productivity that lasts over time and lower service costs. They are also remarkably quick to change: it is just a matter of minutes and the machine is back at work. The result: more productivity, longer life, lower costs.

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

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NEWS & REPORTS Metso Corporation

The 2nd NP20 impact crusher just coming out: of production

New Metso Nordberg NP20 - Increased capacity and maintenance friendliness for aggregates operators in Canada

The new machine is a result of the dedication of a whole team. (Photos: Metso)

he new Metso Nordberg® NP20TM series impact crushers developed in tight collaboration with Hewitt Equipment Ltd. and Demix Agrégats ensure enhanced capacity and maintenance friendliness. In January 2017, Metso delivered two new NP20TM impact crushers to Demix Agrégats‘ plant in Laval, Canada. Metso and Hewitt Equipment Ltd., the exclusive distributor for Metso crushing and screening equipment in Quebec & Western Labrador, began the first discussions and studies concerning Demix‘s new plant project in 2014. In 2016, this close collaboration led to an order for several Metso machines and to the birth of the NP20TM model. The order was booked in Metso‘s first-quarter 2016 orders received. „The NP20TM is the third machine of the renewed Metso Nordberg Series. It will replace our largest secondary impact crusher, the NP1520TM, and, like its predecessors, is optimized for use both in secondary and tertiary applications,“ says Vincent Schmitt, Product Manager for Metso‘s impact crusher range. Demix Agrégats, a division of CRH Canada Group Inc., is a leading aggregates producer in the greater Montreal area, contributing to large infrastructure projects in the region, as well as supplying stone and gravel to the

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commercial, industrial and residential sectors. In addition to the two new NP20 crushers, Demix has ordered various Metso equipment for a project currently underway in Laval, including a C150 jaw crusher with an MB432 hydraulic hammer, a CVB202 for primary crushing and screening, two TS5.3 screens, as well as a sand washing screw and several Metso feeders.

Innovation through collaboration According to Brian Husk, Distribution Business Manager at Metso, and Paul Davignon, Crushing Process Specialist at Hewitt, the NP20 development has been a real win-winwin project. Demix was impressed by the maintenancefriendliness of the NP15 model, but needed higher capacity. Studies and collaboration between the parties provided the required information and resulted in the development of a new model. Today, all three companies have reached their target.

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NEWS & REPORTS â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Developing a new crusher in just eight months has been an exciting challenge. Thanks to our knowledge and experience from previous generation machines - and the involvement from the whole team - this project has been a great success,â&#x20AC;&#x153; Vincent Schmitt concludes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Vincent Schmitt Product Manager Impactors, Metso, tel. +33 6 32 06 48 06, email vincent.schmitt@metso.com Paul Davignon Metso Crushing Process Specialist, Hewitt Equipment Ltd., tel. +1 514-348-5868, email pdavignon@hewitt.ca

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 6,000 services professionals. Metso has an uncompromising attitude towards safety. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland, and had sales of about EUR 2.6 billion in 2016. Metso employs over 11,000 persons in more than 50 countries. Expect results.

Helena Marjaranta Vice President, Global Communications, Metso, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email helena.marjaranta@metso.com The new machine is a result of the dedication of a whole team. (Photos: Metso)

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Metso MX crusher

Metso launches industry-changing Metso MX crusher for minerals processing

Metso launches industry-changing Metso MX crusher for minerals processing. (Photos: Metso)

etso is introducing revolutionary rock crushing technology at the CONEXPO-CON/ AGG industry event in Las Vegas. The Metso MXTM cone crusher is based on the patented Multi-Action crushing technology, which combines the piston and rotating bowl into a single crusher. The new crusher provides a giant leap in profitability by cutting operational costs 10% and enabling 10% higher uptime compared to traditional cone crushers. â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Aggregate producers are facing increasing pressure on efficiency and cost management. In order to meet these demands, we rethought the crushing basics and combined our long experience in different cone crusher technologies with our extensive engineering knowledge. Two individual crushing methods based on the piston and rotating bowl were conjoined, and as a result, we created the MX Cone with Multi-Action technology,â&#x20AC;&#x153; says Jouni Mahonen, VP, Global Sales & Product Support at Metso.

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Designed for the most demanding rock conditions and with a special focus on automated adjustment features, the Metso MX enables extremely cost-effective and safe operations. It also provides a very high reduction ratio with a premium end-product shape and consistency critical in aggregate applications. Its robust design makes the Metso MX also very suitable for demanding mining applications.

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NEWS & REPORTS Innovative Multi-Action technology The key benefit of the Metso patented Multi-Action technology is the easy under-load setting adjustment and wear compensation without having to stop the process. This can be now combined with extended wear life and better mechanical protection. Optimal cavity design, stroke direction and effectively distributed crushing action lead to the ultimate rock-on-rock crushing motion. This combined with the innovative Multi-Action technology results in extended maintenance intervals and higher production. The Metso MX also provides maximized tramp release distance with high protection against uncrushable objects and overloading. The crusher can utilize up to 70% of the mass of new wear parts - a record-breaking utilization rate. Thanks to the intelligent design of the crusher, the quality characteristics of all sized end-product fractions stay consistent throughout the lifetime of the wear parts. „After 10,000 hours of rigorous testing, we are proud to say the Metso MX meets our targets for increased profitability by allowing 24/7 crushing with minimum downtime,“ Mahonen concludes.

Metso launches industry-changing Metso MX crusher for minerals processing. (Photos: Metso)

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Metso Life Cycle Service

Metso introduces a new digital service enabling data-driven operations and improved performance

Metso introduces a new digital service enabling data-driven operations and improved performance. (Photos: Metso)

s part of its Life Cycle Services offering for the aggregates industry, Metso is now introducing a new digital solution to help further optimize mobile crushing and screening equipment operations and maintenance. Metso Metrics Services is another step in Metsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s digital development, leveraging the possibilities offered by advanced analytics and cloud-based technologies.

Mobile crushers frequently move between sites, making it challenging to track, monitor and maintain a fleet of equipment for maximum performance. Through a remote communication device mounted on a mobile equipment, Metso Metrics Services provides a dashboard view of critical operational and maintenance data - from utilization rates to production levels and fuel consumption. With secured access, the solution allows for data-driven decisions that impact crushing operations.

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â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Making the most out of the assets depends on data you can trust: Having the right information at the right time helps customers make important operational or maintenance decisions to improve uptime as well as utilization and production rates. Metso Metrics Services is designed to collect and provide this crucial data in one easy-to-use interface. Combined with the expertise of Metsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s network for troubleshooting or optional assistance with analysis, the

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NEWS & REPORTS solution provides tools for continuous improvement, both in performance as well as safety and sustainability,“ says Giuseppe Campanelli, Vice President, Service Solutions at Metso. Metso Metrics Services helps to identify underperforming assets and training opportunities, as well as to control maintenance and inventory costs. With the equipment maintenance plan integrated into the solution, plant operators can stay on top of their equipment‘s needs making it easier to anticipate change-outs of spares and wears. „Metso Metrics is an excellent example of how we can help our customers take their operations to the next level with digitalization,“ Campanelli concludes.

Metso introduces a new digital service enabling data-driven operations and improved performance. (Photos: Metso)

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Helena Marjaranta Vice President, Global Communications, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212, Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

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Metso Lokotrack® UrbanTM series

Metso introduces a community-friendly Lokotrack® UrbanTM series to enable safe rock crushing in cities

Metso introduces a community-friendly Lokotrack® UrbanTM series to enable safe rock crushing in cities. (Photos: Metso)

etso Lokotrack® UrbanTM series mobile crushing plant revolutionizes crushing in densely populated environments, such as city centers. The new solution simplifies crushing operations, incorporates significant noise protection and cuts dust emissions remarkably, minimizing the impact for people living and working around construction sites.

„We developed this new solution to make it possible to run crushing operations in the most heavily regulated urban environments. Obtaining environmental permits is very tough when crushing in densely populated areas. The new Lokotrack Urban series, however, provides robust crushing power while minimizing the impact for people and communities around the site,“ says Jouni Hulttinen, Product Manager, Lokotrack mobile crushing plants, at Metso.

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Environmental permits usually regulate the noise level caused by the crushing operations. From occupational health and safety perspective, 85 decibels is the most common level defined that requires ear protection, although even much lower levels can be disturbing for people living or working around crushing sites. With the noise-protected Lokotrack Urban LT106, the required protection distance drops up to 60% from 23-25 meters to 9-11 meters (from 75‘-82‘ to 30‘-36‘). Outside this area, the sensory impact on the human ear can be even more significant.

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NEWS & REPORTS â&#x20AC;&#x17E;The test results are impressive. Naturally, we need to keep in mind that process noise is also highly dependent on other equipment used on site. The new Urban series is first of its kind that adapts to all crushing operations and actively protects the health and safety of the plant personnel and civilians,â&#x20AC;&#x153; Hulttinen continues. In addition to very low noise emissions, the Lokotrack Urban series includes a very advanced dust suppression system. The dust is funneled to stay inside the mobile crushing plant and a high-pressure water spraying system absorbs most dust particles from the air. The environmental features integrated into the mobile plant do not require any special maintenance. The crushing plant is also very easy to move from one site to another. Metso Corporation

Jouni Hulttinen Product Manager, Lokotrack Product line, Metso Corporation Tel. +358 2048 44384, e-mail jouni.hulttinen@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 introduces a community-friendly LokotrackÂŽ UrbanTM series to enable safe rock crushing in cities. (Photos: Metso)

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Metso awarded for its contribution to the mining industry and economic development of local community by the Basque Government M

etso Santa Ana de Bolueta Grinding Media SA, located in Vizcaya, Spain, has been awarded by the Basque Government for its contribution to the mining industry and economic development of the local community. The annual Marcelo Gangoiti Prize is presented to a company that has excelled in the promotion of growth and development of the steel industry and products directed to the mining sector. „We are proud and humble to receive this award. For us, it has been imperative to continuously innovate and adapt to access new markets and grow. Our close ties with the local steel producers and nearby communities were also considered to play a key role when the award winner was selected“ explains Felix Fornaguera, Vice President, Grinding Wears, Metso. Metso‘s grinding media knowledge and manufacturing capabilities are built on over 40 years of experience. Today, Metso offers a unique combination of premium media and mill linings combined with an unmatched expertise of the grinding process and optimization services to help make the process more efficient and to reduce the total cost of operation.

Metso Corporation Felix Fornaguera VP, Grinding Wears, Metso, Spain, Tel +52 46262 5192. Email: felkix.fornaguera@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President, Global Communications, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212, Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

The Marcelo Gangoiti prize award ceremony took place on January 27, 2017. The prize presented to Metso Santa Ana de Bolueta Grinding Media SA was received by Felix Fornaguera, Vice President, Grinding Wears at Metso. (Photos: Metso)

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Metso announces new distributor model for Italy M

etso is introducing a new distributor model for Italy to bring Italian distributors closer to their customers and to enhance the level of service.

Metso has decided to change its distribution model for Italy. As of January 1, 2017, there will be three exclusive distributors covering the whole of Italy. Righini SRL and Frantoparts FP SRL will handle the exclusive distribution of all Metso stationary crushing and screening machines. Righini will cover the provinces of Valle d‘Aosta, Piemonte and Liguria, and Frantoparts will cover the remaining provinces. Scai SpA will be the exclusive distributor of the mobile equipment for the whole of Italy. „These three distributors are already our long-term partners with proven expertise and service capability. We are confident that they are the right partners for us for many years to come,“ says Angel Luis Garcia, Metso‘s Distribution Business Manager for Spain & Italy. Frantoparts FP SRL has operated in the world of aggregates and crushing and screening equipment since 1983. It has also accumulated considerable knowledge and experience with Metso‘s crushing and screening solutions. In addition to new machine sales, they also offer an extensive range of services, from the replacement of spare and wear parts to on-site assistance, machine revisions and reconditioning.

Frantoparts experts preparing a GP cone crusher for delivery (Image by Frantoparts)

FP Frantoparts will create new, interesting opportunities for Italian customers. FP Frantoparts has been a supplier of the Metso Group for Loro & Parisini parts for years. This closer collaboration will bring definite advantages to customers who care about the quality of spare parts,“ says Nevio Campagner, General Manager of Frantoparts.

„We are proud to link our technical and commercial experience to Metso. We believe that the daily collaboration between Metso - a brand that has always been associated with innovative and reliable in-time products - and

Ermanno & Giovanni Pavesio - proud of representing Metso already for 45 years (Image by Righini)

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NEWS & REPORTS Lokotrack and Lokolink, sold by Scai Rome, in operation (Image by Scai)

Righini SRL, founded in 1911, provides their customers with a complete range of service - from initial consultation to after-sales service with the supply of original spare parts. At their center in Grugliasco, Torino, they have a large inventory of primary emergency spare parts and the most requested parts, allowing them to react quickly to the customer needs. „Our collaboration with the Metso Group started in 1972. Our goal is to confirm and strengthen the presence of Metso products in our activity area as much as possible,“ says Ermanno Pavesio, CEO of Righini SRL. Scai SpA has been working in the aggregates business for over 70 years. Today, they offer the new Metso mobile machines and a rental fleet to their customers. They have an extensive network of workshops and rental points from where they operate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation

According to Scai, they‘ve had positive results with the Metso products and partnership. This new structure supports the value and capability of Scai in all of Italy. They want to offer the best service and be the customer‘s preferred partner helping them with crushing, recovering and converting materials in a more sustainable and costefficient way.

Angel Luis Garcia Distribution Business Manager Spain & Italy, Metso, mobile phone +34 686 943 530 e-mail angelluis.garcia@metso.com

„These distributors can help the customers to find the best, most cost-efficient solution in the market. They all believe in continuous improvement of their customer service, and they have the skilled people required to serve the customer in a professional manner,“ says Dirk Fischer, Head of Distribution Europe at Metso. „We have no doubt that Metso, together with its new distribution network, will rise to new heights as the market has now started to recover,“ he concludes..

Nevio Campagner, General Manager, FP Frantoparts SRL, phone +39 421 31 14 98, e-mail: info@frantoparts.com

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Ermanno Pavesio CEO, Righini SRL, phone +39 11 780 81 18 e-mail: ermanno.pavesio@righinisrl.it

Commerciale Scai SpA phone +39 (0)75 80 15 01, e-mail: commerciale@scaispa.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President, Global Communications, Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212, e-mail: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

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Tenova celebrates the 10th anniversary of its brand and launches a new website

Tenova celebrates the 10th anniversary of its brand and launches a new website (Photos: Tenova)

milestone that sums-up the transformation of Tenova and the innovation boost of the last 10 years with a new corporate site as an expression of the company’s identity and a point of reference for partners and stakeholders. Castellanza (Italy), 1st March 2017 – Tenova celebrates the 10th anniversary of its brand and announces the launch of its new corporate website www.tenova.com, which is the expression of the company’s last “10 years of Innovation” and of its continuous worldwide evolution.

if we sum up all the experiences of the companies that are part of the group; but in the last ten years we have been boosting our products innovation and transforming our company, and now we are very excited to see what our future has to offer”, stated Andrea Lovato, CEO of Tenova.

Tenova was founded in February 2007 from the former Techint Technologies. After having accumulated decades of experiences providing innovative solutions to clientpartners, from 2007 the newly established Tenova company has guaranteed during the years a unique strong identity and strategic synergies among several international companies with over a century of history, embracing their heritage, innovation and expertise, while leveraging the long-lasting industrial principles of the Techint Group.

“During these last 10 years, our passion for technology, the distinctive competences and skills of our people, and our industrial roots have been the engine behind our daily efforts to invest in new capabilities and continuous innovations for our customers and partners. Our ambition is to follow this path, keeping our eye on the long-

Today, Tenova operates in 22 countries, across the 5 continents. Tenova‘s employees - more than three thousand professionals coming from different cultural backgrounds are passionate and committed to enhancing the company‘s role as a reliable partner for its clients, able to face the challenges of the fast-paced global environment. “We are very proud to celebrate this milestone, that we love to summarize with the claim ‘10 years of Innovation’. Our history of innovation is much more wide in terms of years

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NEWS & REPORTS A new corporate website as a mirror of 10-years evolution Tenova‘s strong identity and the continuous innovations achieved during the last 10 years are reflected in the new corporate website, that represents a modern and innovative channel that features the company’s commitment and expertise in the metal and mining industries, as well as a point of reference for partners, prospects, and stakeholders. term to continue to create long-lasting relationships and strengthen our position as one of the most trusted worldwide company.” Over the years, Techint Technologies had pursued a successful expansion strategy through continuous acquisitions of leading companies with a rich heritage and history, such as Pomini, LOI Thermprocess, Italimpianti, HYL and Pyromet, helping them to provide integrated solutions for entire sectors. Since its establishment, Tenova has adopted this approach and continued to acquire various specialized firms such as TAKRAF and Delkor for its expansion within the mining sector. This same approach has also allowed the company to establish new firms around the world following a strategic organic growth. The outcome of this strategy has resulted in Tenova strongly expanding its global presence from 14 to 22 countries, doubling its employees from 1,600 to over 3,000, speeding up the innovation processes and synergies of the companies of the network, consolidating its business penetration in various markets to become even closer to its partners, and strengthening its portfolio with new technologies and solutions both for metals and mining. Leveraging its heritage, the industrial principles of its group, and the passion for technology of its professionals, Tenova is able to anticipate the trends and transformations within the industries, as demonstrated by the recent rewards to several innovations developed both in metals and mining sectors; among them, the Pomini PDT (Pomini Digital Texturing Technology) and the new furnace concept, the Flexible Modular Furnace (FMF), in metals sector; the new solutions designed by TAKRAF for mining sector, such as the HPRG technology (High Pressure Grinding Rolls) and the innovative Gearless Conveyor System developed for the Chuquicamata Underground Mine Project in Chile, which is considered the world’s most powerful belt conveyor system.

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The redesigned website harmoniously integrates images and contents, and features a clean design and improved functionalities thanks to an automatic slideshow, controlled by the visitor, that offers a quick and easy access to the main information on Tenova and on its history, identity, and commitment, as well as to its innovative products and technologies, solutions, case histories and references. New sections for partners, media and stakeholders highlight company news and events, and allow to download relevant materials such as product sheets, institutional videos and the new company profile, a brochure which represents the newest expression of the company’s brand identity. “Our new website is a natural consequence of this 10-years evolution. It shines a light on who we are as a company and features relevant information on our business and activities. We are thrilled to create and share on this new site contents that inform and educate a wide audience of partners, stakeholders and media, and we hope to engage them at a global level, as our international presence requires” concluded Andrea Lovato. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Tenova - a Techint Group company Sara Secomandi, +39 0331 444 110, sara.secomandi@tenova.com Roberto Carnazza, +39 3497746017, roberto.carnazza@edelman.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Voith GmbH / Voith Turbo

SsangYong Cement Relies on Voith Consulting and Drive Control Technology to Double Production

The combination of Voith hydrodynamic couplings and the respective control system allows for optimized operational characteristics of the conveyor and an increased belt lifetime. (Photo: Voith GmbH)

• SsangYong Cement doubled conveying tonnage of a conveyor system including one of the world’s longest conveyors • Voith designed and installed new conveyor drivelines and control technology • Start-up time halved with increased operational characteristicS Donghae/Crailsheim: Voith was chosen by SsangYong Cement to engineer and install a belt conveyor drive and controller system in its Donghae plant in South Korea. With implementing the Voith TurboBelt DriveControl, Voith managed to over-come local challenges in the material handling process in order to double the production of the limestone quarry. Having experience with Voith components in their conveyor system for almost 20 years, SsangYong consulted Voith again for this retrofit project. With the goal to double the conveyed tonnage from the main quarry to the cement plant, essential technical changes became necessary. The conveying route is covered by two belt conveyors with the longer one, a 12.8 km one-flight conveyor, belonging to the five longest single conveyors worldwide.

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After an initial analysis of the conveyor system, the belt speed was doubled from 3 to 6 m/s to increase the conveying tonnage. In order to allow for that increase, not only the gear ratio had to be changed, but also the installed drive power. The most cost-effective solution was to install completely new drive trains on the long belt conveyor called SB500. The installed power is now 2 x 1.2 MW at the head and 1 x 1.2 MW at the tail of the conveyor. The existing Voith drives of the SB500 were used to double the number of drive trains on the shorter SB200 (2 km long) conveyor. After more than 20 years of operation, the drives only needed a maintenance check to get connected with the new controller. The new configuration of the SB200 drive system consists of 4x600 kW installed power at the head equipped with new gearboxes.

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NEWS & REPORTS SsangYong Cement doubled the conveyed tonnage in its Donghae plant. (Photo: Voith GmbH)

In addition to the new drivetrains, the overall performance of the drives was improved. Before the retrofit, the start-up procedure of the long conveyor with 12.8 km took more than ten minutes. The difficulties with control technology and conveyor dynamics in the past could be resolved with the Voith TurboBelt DriveControl. Packed with state-of-the-art technology, the system includes active-load sharing, belt conveyor control, slip detection and remote service capability. Implementing this new conveying control technology extends the belt lifetime

by reducing the mechanical stress as well as the dynamic impacts. The Voith TurboBelt DriveControl now manages to start up the conveyor fully loaded with about 2,100 tons of stones within half of the previous start-up time. The torque transmission control achieves an extremely smooth and steady acceleration. To successfully integrate the Voith TurboBelt DriveControl, Voith cooperated closely with the SsangYong project management and the supplier of the plant control

The combination of Voith hydrodynamic couplings and the respective control system allows for optimized operational characteristics of the conveyor and an increased belt lifetime. (Photo: Voith GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS system. Mr. Dukgi Lee, General Manager of the plant and maintenance team of Ssang Yong Cement is impressed by the results: “First of all, we thank Voith very much for the technical support during commissioning. While operating this long belt conveyor for the last 20 years, we have never seen such a great start-up characteristic, and control. Due to this retrofit project, we were able to reduce the working hours of plant workers, achieved cost savings, and a flexible operation is now possible. Thanks to Voith’s technical support and efforts, the plant will enjoy sustainable operations providing value to its community, its owner, and the employees.”

Contact: Voith GmbH Fabian Dubiel Global Market Communication Manager Germany Telephone: +49-7321-37-8303

About Voith Turbo Voith Turbo, a Group Division of Voith GmbH, is a specialist for intelligent drive solutions, systems and comprehensive services. Customers from highly diverse industries such as oil and gas, energy, rail and commercial vehicles, ship technology, mining and mechanical engineering rely on the advanced technologies and solutions-driven expertise of Voith Turbo. For 150 years, Voith’s technologies have been inspiring customers, business partners and employees around the world. Founded in 1867, Voith today has around 19,000 employees, sales of €4.3 billion and locations in more than 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe. Being a technology leader, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive.

With its TurboBelt DriveControl, Voith implemented state-of-the-art control technology in one of the world’s longest single conveyors. (Photo: Voith GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

Solution-oriented all down the line BEUMER Group at the interpack 2017

At the interpack in DĂźsseldorf from May 4 - 10, BEUMER Group will exhibit its high level of expertise as a solution provider for integrated packaging and intralogistics systems. In addition to highly efficient palletising and packaging systems, BEUMER Group also provides tailor-made components for material flows specific to different industries. Customers can get everything from one hand, including the software and comprehensive customer support.

BEUMER Group exhibits its high level of expertise in providing packaging lines from one single source As a single-source provider, BEUMER Group supplies and installs the packaging lines and adjusts them individually to the products of the customer. The new BEUMER fillpac R filling machine fills bulk material from the building materials industry and other industrial pulverized goods into bags in an efficient and gentle way and with the required throughput. It can fill very fine to very coarse materials into different bag formats and types, such as valve bottom bags and flat valve bags. BEUMER Group has now complemented the rotary filling machine with a bag placer and a ream magazine. This means that performance and efficiency can be further increased. Due to its modular design, the BEUMER fillpac R can be easily integrated and adjusted with existing packaging lines. The highly efficient form fill seal system BEUMER fillpac FFS is used in the chemical and petrochemical industries. It forms bags from a prefabricated tubular PE film and fills them with the product of the customer. Both systems are equipped with a specialised weighing unit which ensures the correct quantity of the filled material.

During transport, the palletised products must be secured on the pallet and protected against dust, rain or other atmospheric influences. The BEUMER stretch hood high capacity stretch hood system can be used for this. The BEUMER stretch hood A is the result of the intralogistics specialist completely redesigning its tried-and-trusted

The bag placer applies the valve bag with precision on one of the filling spouts of the BEUMER fillpac R. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

The bags are then stacked on pallets. For this, BEUMER Group offers the BEUMER paletpac high-capacity palletiser. It is incorporated into high-performance packaging lines to process even sensitive and valuable products as well as products with special flow characteristics in a gentle and efficient manner. Depending on the product requirements, it can be equipped with a clamp-type turning device or a twin-belt turning device. BEUMER offers the BEUMER robotpac, a space-saving articulated robot, for palletising cartons, boxes, canisters or trays. This fully automatic articulated robot is able to solve even complex palletising and de-palletising challenges reliably and efficiently. BEUMER has developed fully automatic gripping systems that are easily exchangeable and suitable for each item to be packed.

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NEWS & REPORTS BEUMER Group The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution. With 4,000 employees worldwide, the BEUMER Group has annual sales of about EUR 750 million. The BEUMER Group and its subsidiaries and sales agencies provide their customers with high-quality system solutions and an extensive customer support network around the globe and across a wide range of industries, including bulk materials and piece goods, food/non-food, construction, mail order, post, and airport baggage handling. For more information, please visit: www.beumergroup.com.

The easy, intuitive and reliable operation of the new BEUMER stretch hood A is especially appealing to customers. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

packaging system. Compared to previous versions this machine series now offers higher throughput, gentle transport of the film in the system and requires 40 percent less floor space. In addition, the systems supplier can now provide the system with a newly developed easy opening hood: this worldwide innovation allows employees in retail stores and logistics centres to quickly and easily remove the film when unpacking or repacking the goods, without the use of any cutting tools. Through its palletising and packaging systems division, BEUMER Group is also implementing applications that are specific to the industry and that allow the customer to expand the packaging lines into entire intralogistics systems. The lines are equipped with standardised components such as conveying elements or vehiclebased systems, various solutions for handling and manipulators such as robots, buffer and storage modules along with the suitable software. The customer gets the entire intralogistics system from one source with BEUMER as a reliable and competent partner to contact. .

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Contact: Presse Kontakt 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 a1kommunikation Schweizer GmbH Dr. Matthias Schweizer, Tel. + 49 (0) 711 9454161 0 info@a1kommunikation.de www.a1kommunikation.de The BEUMER paletpac creates exact, stable, space-saving bag stacks. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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The simplicity in complexity

BEUMER Group‘s Supply Chain Management optimises the supply chain from the raw material supplier to the end customer

Johannes Stemmer, BEUMER Group Corporate Strategy: „Customers should see us as a trustful partner who helps them turn their project into a success with excellent problem-solving expertise. Supply chain management as a central component helps BEUMER Group achieve this. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

In order to remain competitive, plant manufacturers need to develop more complex solutions that are often tailor-made for the customer. This can lead to a lack of transparency in the production and logistics processes and with the participating partners, making it more difficult to come up with a precise calculation during the quotation phase. In order to efficiently prevent potential risks for the project and the company while maximising transparency during the quotation phase, BEUMER Group uses an integrated approach for supply chain management. By configuring the supply chain at an early stage, the customers can get the optimal solution for their individual project. „We are building our systems according to the engineer to order principle,“ explains Johannes Stemmer, Corporate Strategy at BEUMER Group. „The systems that we deliver to our customers are customised precisely to their needs, just like a made to measure suit.“ And just as every tailor-made suit has different leg lengths and chest and waist sizes, our individual system solutions are also very specific to each customer. „In this era dominated by e-commerce we can see this especially among the mail order companies,“ says Johannes Stemmer. If they want to stay competitive in the long run they will have to be able to handle individual delivery times and provide same day delivery. Another characteristic developing is the fact that the consignments are getting smaller: the customer orders sometimes several times a day, but smaller amounts. These trends mean that material flow technology is becoming more complex. Intralogistic systems such as the BEUMER Group high-speed sortation systems must be capable of handling more diverse tasks and adjust to modified circumstances.

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„As a system integrator we design, build and commission these systems. This ensures that our customers can deliver their products securely and reliably,“ explains Johannes Stemmer. „They get the competitive edge and can prepare for future growth. This individualisation however has its price.“

Inaccuracies during the quotation process BEUMER provides their systems with different modules and functions such as manual feeding posts, semiautomatic induction units, camera systems and tools that can correct errors to ensure a higher precision during the sortation process. There are also various drives that can differ in their capacity and energy efficiency. This means that

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NEWS & REPORTS Intralogistic systems such as the BEUMER Group high-speed sortation systems must be capable of handling more varying tasks and adapting to modified local conditions. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

actors, it needs to be coordinated with specific requirements from the supplier.

there are a variety of product variants. „Because we don‘t manufacture the camera systems or sensors ourselves we rely on selected suppliers,“ explains Stemmer. But the more complex the system becomes and the more people involved, the higher the coordination and development expenses can be. Plant manufacturers are therefore exposed to influences that they do not always have control over and that are difficult to predict. This increases the risks when calculating the scope of services and developing the schedules. Another difficulty lies in long project durations: operators can have change requests, exchange rates and raw material prices fluctuate. These are all drivers that increase complexity and make it harder to come up with a precise calculation at the time when the quotation is submitted. And despite all of this: „Our customers still want a clear statement. This is why only those suppliers who can reliably plan the demand for components and production, even under these more difficult conditions, can be successful in the long run,“ Johannes Stemmer is convinced. In order to make the quotation process more transparent, BEUMER Group relies on its efficient supply chain management (SCM). This process-oriented management approach includes any flow of raw materials, components, semifinished products and end products as well as information along the value and supply chain. The goal is to optimise the resources for all companies involved. If we want SCM to efficiently support the project-specific planning of the supply chain and the coordination of the participating

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This is certainly not an easy task. For some, this management approach has a central and superior planning and control function that can help to coordinate and manage internal and external supply chains. For others, it is the basis of an integrated approach that is only applied occasionally by Procurement, Sales or Project Management. The reason for this is that the individual departments have a different perception of which tasks and targets are part of the SCM scope. During the final phase of the quotation it is however important to coordinate a clear concept together with the supplier and subsupplier. „In case of a very extensive system, an offer can comprise up to 800 pages. A consistent SCM is therefore all the more important,“ emphasises Stemmer.

Complexity becomes manageable When introducing SCM not only potential change requests and fluctuating prices must be considered, but also factors that facilitate the quotation process. „Customers are usually willing to invest more if they know they can rely on the expertise of the supplier and they feel understood by being offered a solution that is customised to their problem,“ knows Stemmer. BEUMER Group counts their extensive Customer Support as one of their success factors. Approximately 1,000 employees worldwide now work for this business segment. They take care of the customer, starting with the first project discussion, through the time when the system is in operation. Customer Support can comprise of different services. With the Residential Service, BEUMER employees assume the responsibility to provide trouble-free operation on site, even for the longterm. An important role is also the high competency of the BEUMER sales employees and the technical performance parameters of the system.

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NEWS & REPORTS BEUMER Group designs modular machines in order to make the complex manageable. This approach has proven to be useful when processes, components or customer requirements remain similar and are used frequently. Through uniform requirements and processes, the system integrator can simplify the coordination of supply chain planning and control during the quotation phase. BEUMER brings the customised modules together and adjusts them. The system supplier often pre-fabricates subassemblies or components not specific to any particular customer. Due to the scale effects, the individual modules are highly reusable which means that the needs for the internal manufacture are also a lot easier to manage. When an order comes in, BEUMER can save an enormous amount of time and can be more flexible when it comes to delivery, another success factor.

The same goals, different strategies The reason for adopting a SCM approach for every company is to build on these success factors and strengthen them as competitive advantages. But each company is different. Some companies only manufacture products, others entire systems, some manufacture globally, others almost exclusively use subsuppliers. Different frame conditions mean that there are different SCM strategies and areas for the company to consider. The SCM areas refer to individual business units, the entire company, the cooperation network with the participating partners or the cooperation with the customers. This means that there is more than one desirable solution for how to design the supply chain. With each progressing segment, from a function-based concept to a customer-oriented approach, the requirements on the management system increase as well. On the one hand you have the opportunities and possibilities of a customer-oriented SCM approach, on the other you have the risk of overstretching the company resources and competences with an integrated implementation.

Companies that are using a more function-oriented SCM approach usually manufacture individual products, and less often complete systems. They mostly manufacture inhouse, have a very high proportion of value added and their suppliers are usually located only a few kilometres away. The quotation process of the company is usually based on experience. The product business is predominantly standardised. This makes it possible to preconfigure performance parameters and customer requirements for the solutions. The customer-specific part of the products is very small. SCM in stage one is usually of lesser importance because the companies are producing for niche markets and competition here is usually less intense. SCM is used to improve success factors such as timeliness, price and quality.

Creating transparency A central goal for BEUMER Group is to ensure internal transparency through company-based SCM. By doing so the group focuses not only on sales, purchasing or manufacturing, but on the company as a whole. „Over the last ten years, we have grown enormously due to globalisation. We were able to increase sales turnover from 100 million to 700 million Euro,“ explains Johannes Stemmer. Also the number of employees grew from around 700 in 2004 to currently over 4,000 employees. The company has a global presence with a total of 35 operative group companies and five production locations. „SCM for us is a central component to ensure transparency in the company and allow trouble-free communication between everybody involved,“ explains Stemmer.

When introducing SCM, the factors that are beneficial to the quotation process must be taken into consideration, such as comprehensive customer support. (Photo: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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NEWS & REPORTS Companies that are using a network-based SCM approach are going one step further and extend their view beyond their own company to include the suppliers. Integrating them into the internal company structure requires synchronous processes and systems. Both sides agree on common network goals that are superior to company and divisional goals. This also requires cooperation and transparency from the involved participants. This includes for example information supply, the use of resources and common research and development projects. Unlike BEUMER Group, other companies that are using this strategy usually do not have any or only very limited in-house production. The proportion of purchased components and internal engineering is high. SCM in the supply network is supposed to enhance the profitability of the supply chain in the network, strengthen cooperation with the suppliers and improve the use of the supply chain‘s potential for innovation.

Focus on the customer „Our customers increasingly approached us with the request to get „everything from one source“, says Stemmer. „This is why during the last years we developed from a product manufacturer to a system supplier.“ By doing so, BEUMER Group also focused their SCM more towards customer requirements. This strategy focuses on how the supply chain remains flexible based on the individual needs of the user during the quotation process and is considered as a core competence for system integrators. This is because the complexity during the quotation process depends largely on the complexity of the system to be supplied. The number of customer requirements that need to be considered is generally very high. This means that adjusting the supply chain to the project-specific frame conditions is very extensive. In order to further reduce complexity and respond to individual needs, BEUMER Group has bundled the expertise and competences available in the various fields of all branches and created relevant Centers of Competence. These centers are responsible for research and development, sales, project management, purchasing and above all the support of the group companies worldwide. „This way we can ensure consistent communication between all involved actors throughout the company during the quotation phase,“ describes Stemmer. As a crosssectional function, SCM creates the necessary interfaces between the different business units.

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In order to make the costs for a project more transparent, the system integrator relies on cost analyses for individual components and products. BEUMER increases the transparency during the quotation process by detailing capacity and resource planning and takes the total landed cost from the customer‘s perspective into consideration. „This makes it easier for us to detect potential savings and allows us to actively develop them,“ says Stemmer. These savings can for example be detected through preferential agreements of different countries, local content requirements and evaluating different product scenarios, which have a significant impact on the quotation price.

No surprise costs „With the customer-based supply chain management we have found our way,“ Johannes Stemmer is persuaded. „We are focusing on our company core competences, are innovative and strategic and consistently develop our internationalisation further.“ Maximum transparency of all participants is crucial to the project-specific supply chain configuration. This is particularly important to BEUMER Group because for the system supplier the cooperation with the customer is based on mutual trust. „Customers should see us as a trusting partner who helps them turn their project into a success with excellent problem-solving expertise,“ emphasises Stemmer.

Contact: Presse Kontakt 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

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Make lifting child’s play

Maintain conveyor belts ergonomically with Flexlifter from Flexco

The conveyor belt is quickly and easily hoisted to the appropriate height with the Flexlifter. Personnel can carry out all necessary maintenance work in comfort. (Photo: Flexco Europe GmbH)

Flexco has developed an innovative device for the ergonomic maintenance of conveyor belts in coal mines, steelworks and wood-processing mills. The Flexlifter enables service personnel to hoist the tensioned belt on the system to the required height without physical exertion. The belt lifter can be loaded with up to three tonnes and is available in three sizes. And because of its particularly lightweight construction, the technician can move it about with ease. Depending on the application, conveyor belt systems transport heavy, pointed or sharp-edged materials. In doing so, they are subjected to dirt and dust as well as atmospheric conditions such as temperature variations, moisture and sunshine. Under these conditions, belts have to be regularly maintained to avoid premature machine failures and to ensure availability at all times. To enable technicians to renew connectors, for example, or to replace tension rollers, they raise the conveyor belt at the appropriate point on the system to a suitable height. This work is not only accompanied by a significant risk of injury. It takes time and is physically very strenuous. With

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the Flexlifter, the Flexco range now includes an ergonomic belt lifter for this gruelling activity. The device is available in three sizes: “Medium” for belt widths from 900 to 1,500 mm, “Large” for 1,200 to 1,800 mm and “XL” for 1,800 to 2,400 mm. The largest version can accommodate up to 2,700 kg. Being made of anodised aluminium, the belt lifter is particularly lightweight and resistant. It is therefore easy for the user to transport and position on the conveyor belt. The powerful scissor lift platform raises the belt safely to a height of 350 to 400 mm without damaging the belt. If more height is required,

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NEWS & REPORTS the Flexlifter can be fitted with extendable feet. After assembly, these rest securely on the conveyor structure. The personnel can now slide the belt lifter over the conveyor belt and position it at right angles on the system. The Flexlifter can be used on both the top belt and on the return belt. To raise the belt to the required height, the technician operates the Flexlifter with a manual ratchet or hammer drill. The belt lifter is fitted with a two-rail system in order to handle the high loads safely and stably. To enable operators to use the Flexlifter even in the exceptional conditions found in underground mines – such as Arctic cold or extreme heat – Flexco also supplies the components designed to CEMA standard. And so that they know they can work safely with this innovative device, the Flexlifter now also has a CE certificate.

The conveyor belt is quickly and easily hoisted to the appropriate height with the Flexlifter. Personnel can carry out all necessary maintenance work in comfort. (Photo: Flexco Europe GmbH)

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

Contact:

Flexco Europe GmbH Leidringer Str. 40-42 72348 Rosenfeld www.flexco.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Highly considered: The communal demonstration is regularly a special centre of attraction at the steinexpo. This time a stand for spectators is available to have the best view on the event. (Photos: gsz)

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Announcing a world and European first An overview of the upcoming steinexpo shows that, compared to its previous trade fairs, the anniversary event will again add to the special attractions and offerings. Also in terms of numbers, this 10th quarry demonstration exhibition for the raw and building materials industry from 30 August to 2 September 2017 has beaten the targets it set for itself.

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Trade fair director Dr. Friedhelm Rese describes the registration status at the beginning of the year as very satisfactory. By the end of January about 200 exhibitors representing a total of 340 brands had already confirmed their participation. More than 20 large machines have also been registered for participation in the joint live demonstrations, in which processes used in mining and transport, are demonstrated, moderated and commented on. But beyond the statistics, the organisers are honoured by another announcement from renowned manufacturers: steinexpo 2017 will provide the venue showcasing some newly developed European and in individual cases even world-first products. “We regard this announcement as a great validation of our efforts. That this event now receives this recognition on its first milestone anniversary is something we appreciate and value very much. I regard this a testament to the continuously growing trust in the concept and in the success of this special exhibition,” says a very satisfied Dr. Rese.

Of course, this positive trend also has a downside. Presentation and display areas for own demonstrations have become a rare commodity. Project manager Andrea Friedrich has experienced this very quandary in the past – but only at a date much closer to the actual trade fair. In addition to the excellent number of registrations, she is also especially pleased with the unexpectedly high level of international participation. “At the moment, almost a quarter of all registrations are by international exhibitors. With increased internationalisation as an objective, this is a healthy development.” As part of this development, according to Friedrich, there are also numerous inquiries from international visitors and groups of visitors about the fair.

Alert eyes for demonstrating technology As usual, physically setting up the trade fair in the MHI stone quarry in Nieder-Ofleiden in rural Hessen will take weeks. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, intensive forward planning and

A case of demand: the registration status of steinexpo in January 2017 shows the excellent exhibitor interest in the anniversary event. (Photos: Geoplan)

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NEWS & REPORTS orderly setting up are crucial. This means that the first large machines will already arrive at the quarry in early August. When they finally begin their live working demonstrations for the exhibition, they will be closely watched by the alert eyes of many young people from the vocational training centres of the aggregates industry, and from colleges and universities. Moreover, students from the higher grade levels will receive the tried and tested opportunity to visit the steinexpo as part of the VDMA initiative “ThinkBig” and get to gain closer insights into the special sector of the raw and building materials industry. The framework programme for this young group of visitors is currently being developed by the organisers of Geoplan and the responsible trade professionals at VDMA.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Professional/technical: Geoplan GmbH Josef-Herrmann-Straße 1-3 76473 Iffezheim | Germany Tel.: +49 (0)72 29 - 606 - 30 Fax: +49 (0)72 29 - 606 - 10 eMail: info@geoplanGmbH.de Internet: www.geoplanGmbH.de Editorial: gsz-Fachpressebüro Tel.: +49 (0)171 536 96 29 eMail: schulz@gsz-fachpressebuero.de

Highly considered: The communal demonstration is regularly a special centre of attraction at the steinexpo. This time a stand for spectators is available to have the best view on the event. (Photos: gsz)

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

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NEWS & REPORTS New exhibition trailer online: steinexpo means experiencing gigantic machines and plants demonstrating practical operations, thereby assisting pending investment decisions. (Photos: Geoplan)

steinexpo 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The stage is set

When the 10th steinexpo draws an estimated more than 45,000 visitors from 30 August 2017 for four days to the largest basalt quarry in Europe, the experts from the national and international raw and building material industry will experience an impressive tour de force. First to be mentioned are of course the magnificent presentations of exhibitors at various demo shows. And complementing this is the enhanced professionalism in the setup of and setting up the â&#x20AC;&#x17E;fairgrounds in the quarryâ&#x20AC;&#x153; per se.

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NEWS & REPORTS This time, special attention is paid to comfort in the MHI Nieder-Ofleiden stone quarry during the steinexpo exhibition time. Optimally synchronised visitor flow in time with the announced live shows is well catered for. Whereas previously only shuttle buses were available for longer walking distances from the one rock face to the next, two powerful elevators between areas B/C and C/D will be installed from mid-August this year. This will especially please visitors who are in a hurry and following a hectic schedule, because the growing number of visitors are increasingly slowing the shuttles as internal exhibition transport down to walking pace. The transport speed on level ground at this the 10th steinexpo is expected to be similar, but to compensate for this lack of speed, the vertical levels between the exhibition areas can be reached quickly by lift.

Where do I find what? Thematic structure of steinexpo 2017

Construction of the first spectators’ stand planned by the organisers will also start mid-August. The 250 seats will provide an excellent view with stadium effect of the moderated joint demonstrations by various construction machinery brands in area A.

Every steinexpo is different. The ongoing mining activities in the MHI Nieder-Ofleiden quarry constantly require new planning. The current layout envisages the following general division of exhibition areas:

However, while coordinating the construction work from mid-August, the steinexpo organisers will by no means the first to share the quarry space with the MHI operating team. Coordinated by the experienced planning team at TU Clausthal, some exhibitors will already deliver various large machinery and equipment, which must be installed on site for exhibition, from early August. Systematic planning is crucial at this consistently growing trade fair. After all, nobody wants to deal with a pile-up in the delivery of exhibits the last two days before the show.

• Area A: Moderated joint demonstrations by various construction equipment brands

Over the years, the steinexpo has also become known for offering additional attractions with great user value during the fair that go beyond the core programme. This time, the Professional Association of Raw Materials and Chemical Industry, BG RCI, in cooperation with the German Road Safety Council and Volkswagen AG, will run SUV driving safety training sessions on demo area D, which gives all interested parties an opportunity to test their skills. Whoever does not have exhibition fever yet ... that may change soon. We invite you to take a look at the current video trailer on the steinexpo facebook

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page as well as on the trade fair website to whet the appetite for your next visit to this fantastic and entertaining demo show. And when anticipation becomes real in a few weeks time, now no one needs to dread the idea of long queues at the ticket offices. In another first, the organiser Geoplan now also offers an online ticket system. This allows visitors to already buy their personal tickets from May 2017. And the best part is, if you book your ticket via www.steinexpo.de, you only pay EUR 21 for admission for the duration of the show, while the same ticket will cost you EUR 25 at the ticket office.

• Area B: Static stand areas of construction equipment manufacturers and suppliers • Area C: Processing technology and integrated large pavilions of indoor exhibitors • Area D: Individual presentation areas for construction equipment and SUV safety training

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NEWS & REPORTS Deutsche Messe AG

CeMAT 2018:

Strong partnership with HANNOVER MESSE

• World’s leading trade fair for intralogistics and supply chain management to benefit from partnership with the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology Next year’s CeMAT will take place at the Hannover Exhibition Center, in conjunction with HANNOVER MESSE as the the world‘s leading trade fair for industrial technology. “Teaming up CeMAT with HANNOVER MESSE forms a strong partnership which will benefit CeMAT by allowing them to reach even greater numbers of top industry decision-makers from around the world. Thanks to its reputations as the leading global event for integrated manufacturing, HANNOVER MESSE has been attracting more and more visitors from around the world. The industry professionals who come to Hannover find innovations, new concepts and solutions relating to Industry 4.0. The exhibitors at HANNOVER MESSE have welcomed the rescheduling of CeMAT, as intralogistics plays an important role in smart factories. Manufacturers from this segment therefore make a key contribution to the further optimization of the industrial value chain”, explained Dr. Jochen Köckler, Managing Board member at Deutsche Messe.

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NEWS & REPORTS CeMAT and HANNOVER MESSE are being staged as standalone events, but their common ground will be prominently highlighted for the benefit of potential crossover visitors. The synergies will be especially evident in the halls dedicated to industrial automation as the beating heart of Industry 4.0 – the buzzword for networked, autonomous and self-organizing manufacturing. Demand is on the rise for individualized, customer-specific products, and the necessary responsiveness and flexibility can only be achieved by means of digitalization and the concepts behind Industry 4.0. “Manufacturing is changing rapidly and there is a growing need for intelligent, networked intralogistics. CeMAT and HANNOVER MESSE will together provide a unique platform for a global audience – a onestop place where attendees of every background can learn about the latest advances in Industry 4.0 and Logistics 4.0. As such, we will also be targeting non-industrial users”, explained Köckler. HANNOVER MESSE 2016 attracted no fewer than 190,000 visitors. One in three came from outside Germany, and one in two from the manufacturing and processing sectors. In addition to this potential, in 2018 decision-makers from the trade and services sectors from all over the world are also expected to attend CeMAT. The strong growth in online trade is expected to continue and the logistics experts in this area are increasingly interested in automated solutions. CeMAT is the place to find such state-of-the-art solutions.

Logistics 4.0 takes center stage CeMAT will be located at the northern end of the site, within easy reach of the many visitors who enter the venue via the north entrance. Logistics IT will again form the focal point of the CeMAT presentations. The exhibition itself is located in Halls 19/20, but IT will play an important role at virtually every exhibition stand. „Digitalization of the entire supply chain beyond the in-house, company setting is a prerequisite for the establishment of autonomous and self-organizing logistic chains. There are numerous individual technical solutions, such as warehouse management systems, smart containers and driverless transport systems. Visitors will learn how these solutions function and interact, as well as the competitive advantages that they provide at CeMAT in Hannover“, commented Köckler.

managing director Michael Baranowski: „Digitalization and Logistics 4.0 are of crucial importance. Companies are facing the challenges of globalization and rising demands in the field of eCommerce, including same-day delivery. This has led to a complete re-evaluation of existing IT solutions. Future-proof solutions are only possible with state-of-the-art technology. CeMAT 2018, together with HANNOVER MESSE, will create the ideal setting in which to make the right investment decisions.“

Pavilions under the Expo canopy showcase future-proof logistical solutions Leading manufacturers of warehouse lifting and handling equipment will again showcase their technology in the three pavilions under the Expo canopy. The neighboring halls 25 and 26 will also feature displays of lifting and handling equipment, as well as related equipment and, for the first time at this location, cranes and accessory equipment. The open-air site will also be used for CeMAT. In total, the trade fair will boast 110,000 square meters of exhibition space, making it the world‘s biggest trade fair for intralogistics and supply chain management. „CeMAT gives full coverage to tomorrow’s logistic solutions and systems. Thanks to its co-staging alongside HANNOVER MESSE, CeMAT will be able to reach an even wider and more international audience keen on discovering the latest and greatest trends the industry has to offer,” said Köckler. Manufacturers of handling technology and robots as well as suppliers of production logistics solutions will be exhibiting in Hall 21, while the adjacent Hall 24 will focus on transport logistics, packaging technology and identification technology. “Packaging”, explained Köckler, “is an area that we are constantly reviewing and developing as a key aspect of intralogistics.” Industry 4.0 means new opportunities for product packaging, not only in terms of individual, customized packaging, but also “smart” packaging capable of communicating product information for downstream operations.

The Logistics IT display category will feature companies such as Team GmbH from Paderborn. The decision to stage CeMAT parallel to HANNOVER MESSE was welcomed by

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NEWS & REPORTS Solutions for intralogistics at the next HANNOVER MESSE HANNOVER MESSE 2017 will already provide suppliers of intralogistical solutions with an opportunity to showcase their expertise in Pavilion 32. Approx. 20 CeMAT exhibitors will demonstrate how their expertise can benefit the industrial value chain and what their sector has to offer. Apart from the exhibitor presentations, the VDMA industry association for handling technology and the intralogistics sector as well as the trade fair organizers Deutsche Messe will stage a forum on current intralogistical issues and manufacturing. “Industry 4.0 and intralogistics are closely related. Trade visitors who come to the CeMAT pavilion at HANNOVER MESSE 2017 will discover the important role of state-of-the-art intralogistics solutions for production processes and the supply chain. The technical possibilities are almost unlimited. For this reason we are pleased to offer a small insight into the technical developments of the future”, emphasized Sascha Schmel, director of the VDMA industry association for handling technology and the intralogistics sector.

Dr. Jochen Köckler, Member of the Management of Deutsche Messe AG, presents the new CeMAT concept at a press conference in Frankfurt. (Photos: Deutsche Messe AG)

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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 worldleading events as CeBIT (digital business), HANNOVER MESSE (industrial technology), BIOTECHNICA/ LABVOLUTION (biotechnology and lab technology), 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 approx. 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: Deutsche Messe AG Brigitte Mahnken Spokeswoman HANNOVER MESSE/CeMAT Tel.: +49 511 89-31024 E-Mail: brigitte.mahnken@messe.de

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

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Premiere of CeMAT CANADA:

CeMAT CANADA will celebrate its premiere 2017 in Toronto

CeMAT CANADA will celebrate its premiere from 25 to 28 September 2017 in Toronto. Together with four additional industry topics from the HANNOVER MESSE portfolio, CeMAT CANADA will run parallel to the Canadian metalworking trade fair CMTS (Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show). The event venue is the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, which is adjacent to the Toronto Airport. Ontario is the headquarters of the Canadian automobile industry. Fiat Chrysler, Ford and General Motors operate six plants in the province that produce mainly for the U.S. and overseas markets. In addition, numerous suppliers maintain production facilities in Ontario. CMTS takes place biennially and attracts 700 exhibiting companies and 9,000 visitors. The show, which is organized by the industry association SME, showcases innovations in machine tools, tooling, metal forming and fabricating, and advanced manufacturing applications. Joining CeMAT CANADA in 2017 from the HANNOVER MESSE portfolio are the topics Industrial Automation, MDA (power

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transmission and fluid technology), ComVac (compressed air and vacuum technology), and parts2clean (parts and surface cleaning). â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Our trade fairs complement the topics at CMTS perfectly. We offer our customers a premium opportunity to enter the Canadian market. Together with SME we will organize the leading industrial event in Canada,â&#x20AC;&#x153; says Krister Sandvoss, global director of CeMAT at Deutsche Messe AG.

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NEWS & REPORTS About CeMAT

Deutsche Messe AG

CeMAT events are staged by Deutsche Messe in the major growth markets of the world. They are highly effective marketing platforms which enable intralogistics providers to get their products and innovations in front of key buyers in their target countries and regions. Deutsche Messe’s overseas CeMAT events are offshoots of the parent CeMAT show in Hannover, Germany, which ranks as the world’s leading trade fair for intralogistics and supply chain management. Starting in 2018, the show will move to a new time slot that will see it co-staged with HANNOVER MESSE every two years. The next CeMAT in Hannover will thus be held from 23 to 27 April 2018. T he CeMAT show in Hannover covers every area of logistics. Its scope includes energy-saving forklifts and industrial trucks, sophisticated, fully automated handling systems, hoists and aerial working platforms, ingenious rack and warehousing systems, the latest in control systems, logistics IT, and everything in between. Other key highlights include cranes and lifting equipment, access platforms, Auto ID systems, robotic logistics solutions and packaging technology.

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 worldleading events as CeBIT (digital business), HANNOVER MESSE (industrial technology), BIOTECHNICA/ LABVOLUTION (biotechnology and lab technology), 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 approx. 1,200 employees and a network of 66 representatives, subsidiaries and branch offices, Deutsche Messe is present in more than 100 countries.

Krister Sandvoss, Global Director CeMAT at Deutsche Messe AG, announces CeMAT CANADA during a press conference in Frankfurt (Photos: Deutsche Messe AG)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Deutsche Messe AG Brigitte Mahnken Spokeswoman HANNOVER MESSE/CeMAT Tel.: +49 511 89-31024 E-Mail: brigitte.mahnken@messe.de

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

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NEWS & REPORTS Messe München GmbH

bauma:

Canada to be bauma 2019 partner country

• Canada world’s seventh biggest construction machinery market • Construction and mining industries generate 15 per cent of Canada’s gross domestic product Canada is one of the world’s most important markets for the international construction machinery, building material plant and mining machine industry. It is the world’s seventh biggest construction machinery market. With a volume of 102 billion and 116 billion euros respectively, between them the construction and mining industries account for more than 15 per cent of Canadian gross domestic product. These impressive figures are reason enough to focus on Canada as a partner country at the next bauma—as agreed by Messe München and the Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA—German Engineering Federation). Klaus Dittrich, Chairman and CEO of Messe München, said of the choice of Canada as a partner country: “In selecting Canada, we were not just selecting a very stable sales market but an attractive and dynamic one as well. I am certain that our exhibitors will find additional

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business openings here.” Johann Sailer, Chairman of the Construction Equipment and Building Material Machinery Association within the VDMA and Chairman of the bauma exhibitors’ advisory board added: “Canada is one of the most important commodity-producing countries there is. In

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NEWS & REPORTS addition, CETA, the free trade agreement recently signed between the EU and Canada, will lend fresh impetus to bilateral trade. This is why we want to use bauma 2019 and the opportunities afforded by the partner country concept to bind our industries even closer together.” Canada ranks in the world’s top 5 producing countries for almost all mineral resources and boasts the world’s third-largest oil reserves. Notwithstanding the current weakness in the mining and oil and gas sector, the mediumterm prospects are positive. According to estimates, the construction industry will grow by more than three per cent annually to 2020. Major projects such as the Northern Ontario Ring of Fire and numerous building construction and civil engineering projects in the major cities worth billions, such as Vancouver airport, the Montreal hospital complex, Toronto railway station or the Calgary cancer center support this positive assumption.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Messe München GmbH PR Manager Sabine Wagner Trade Fair PR Manager Tel. +49 89 949-21478 sabine.wagner@ messe-muenchen.de Messe München GmbH Messegelände 81823 München Germany www.messe-muenchen.de

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About bauma bauma is the world’s leading sector event for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. With a total exhibition space of 605,000 square meters, bauma is also the largest trade show in the world. In 2016 bauma broke again all previous records, attracting a total of 3,425 exhibitors from 57 countries, and 583,736 visitors from around 200 countries. bauma takes place every three years in Munich; the dates for the next edition are April 8 to 14, 2016

Construction machinery trade shows of Messe München Organizing trade shows for the international construction machinery sector is a core competence of Messe München. Its portfolio includes not only the world´s leading trade show, bauma in Munich, and the brand event bauma China in Shanghai—it also cooperates with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in the organization of BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA in Gurgaon/Delhi and BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA in Johannesburg. In December 2015, Messe München successfully expanded its portfolio again by purchasing the leading Russian construction-machinery exhibition CTT.

Messe München Messe München is one of the world’s leading trade-show companies. It organizes some 40 trade shows for capital and consumer goods and key hightech industries in Munich and abroad. Each year more than 30,000 exhibitors and some two million visitors take part in events held at the Messe München trade-fair center, the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München and the MOC Veranstaltungscenter München. In addition, Messe München organizes trade shows in China, India, Turkey, South Africa and Russia. Messe München has a global business presence with affiliates in Europe, Asia and Africa and more than 60 foreign representatives serving more than 100 countries

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NEWS & REPORTS Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V.

Further expansion sees KCME break ground in Slovenia

Following the appointment of new dealers in Italy, Guadeloupe and Martinique and Israel so far this year, Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) is pleased to announce the addition of an authorised dealer partner in Eastern Europe. The appointment of KOTECH d.o.o is set to accommodate the growing demand for quality construction equipment in the Republic of Slovenia and adjacent territories. KOTECH d.o.o specialises in the sale and service of compact and heavy crawler excavators and is a key player in Slovenia’s earthmoving, demolition, quarrying and forestry industries. The dealer offers a full service experience including rental, repair and maintenance of excavators, and prides itself on its fast service response time and valued customer support via replacement parts. The team is made up of young, dynamic and experienced staff who benefit from ongoing training in order to provide the best possible customer service. KOTECH d.o.o’s Chief Executive Officer, Jozica Saksida, said: “When it comes to crawler excavators, Kobelco is a prestigious and quality brand name with a proven track record across the construction and other industries. For

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this reason, we’re proud to be associated with Kobelco Construction Machinery and our customers really like the brand too. We recently sold a SK85MSR to Stopar PGM d.o.o and are looking forward to making even more sales!” Managing Director of KCME, Makoto Kato, commented: “We are very excited to be working with KOTECH d.o.o. As well as being a well-respected supplier of construction equipment to Slovenia and its surrounding territories, the dealership’s foundation is built on providing a quality service to its customers – a quality that fits very well with Kobelco’s philosophy.”

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NEWS & REPORTS The continued expansion of authorised Kobelco dealers underlines Kobelco Construction Machinery’s long-term commitment to Europe and adjacent territories. A full and easy to view list of the complete European Kobelco dealer network is available via our Dealer Locator on the official Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. website. For details please visit www.kobelco-europe.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. RBP on +44 1652 680060 email kobelco@rbpagency.com

“We are very excited to be working with KOTECH d.o.o. As well as being a well-respected supplier of construction equipment to Slovenia and its surrounding territories, the dealership’s foundation is built on providing a quality service to its customers – a quality that fits very well with Kobelco’s philosophy.” Makoto Kato, Managing Director of KCME (Photo: Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V.)

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About Kobelco Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. is wholly owned by Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Japan. The European Headquarters were reestablished in Almere, The Netherlands in 2013 and include the sales and marketing function for Europe, Russia-CIS and Maghreb. A modern parts warehouse supports aftersales service across the region. Kobelco is dedicated to sales and services of crawler excavators from 1t to 50t. The Japanese manufacturer is well-known worldwide as a leading excavator specialist. Kobelco machines are highlyregarded for their advanced technology, including an innovative noise and dust reduction system, advanced hydraulic circuitry for power and superior fuel efficiency.

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Berlin, Germany

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06 - 09 Jun Ugol Rossii & Mining 2017

Novokuznetsk, Russia

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