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03 2017 TRANSFER EDUCATIONOF TECHNOLOGY Mawsons and Pipeline Plant Hire take the first E-series: ADTs ‚Down Under‘

Bell Equipment Africa

Kelston Sparkes brings tally of Bell B50Es to 10

Bell Equipment United Kingdom

EX1200BE-5 hydraulic backhoe at MacDougall Mining’s coal mine

Hitachi Construction Machinery

EX3500/1800 - Over 91% Availability after 88,765 Operating Hours

Hitachi Construction Machinery

EX2500, EH3500 and EH1700 are chosen for the Friendsvilla mine project

Hitachi Construction Machinery

New ZX350LC-6 Excavators Working on Multi-Million Dollar Views

Hitachi Construction Machinery

First Volvo for Burnside Plant & Piling Contractors

Volvo Construction Equipment

Africaa

United Kingdom

Oosterhout | The Netherlands

International

Volvo Construction Equipment

LPM Plant Hire Sales Ltd steps up a gear with larger Volvo excavators

International

Volvo Construction Equipment

Another Volvo loader for Skene Group

International

Volvo Construction Equipment

The legacy that shaped Volvo‘s world-class excavators

International

Volvo Construction Equipment

New Venture - New Volvo

International

Volvo Construction Equipment

Taking Articulated Dump Truck Safety Levels to Zero Defect

International

Volvo Construction Equipment

Prestigious package for Hall Construction

International

Caterpillar and Fortescue Moving Forward with Expansion of Autonomous Truck Fleet in Australia

CATERPILLAR INC.

Metso makes screening media change-outs safer and faster with a new attachment system

Metso Corporation

Metso welcomes HOLT CAT to Texas distributor network

Metso Corporation

Metso presented latest innovations for the mining industry at Perumin 2017

Metso Corporation

Compact versatility with excellent references – both above and below ground

Sandvik Mining and Construction

International

Vogelsberger Basaltwerk GmbH & Co. KG: Uncompromising secondary crushing NCC INDUSTRY IMPRESSED BY THE LIFETIME AND ACCURACY OF NEW SANDVIK WX6500 SCREENING MEDIA New Keestrack B3e jaw crusher: E-mobile all-rounder

International

Essen | Germany

Sandvik Mining and Construction Essen | Germany

Keestrack N.V. Bilzen | Belgium

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03 2017 NEWS & REPORTS EDUCATION Steinexpo 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Milestoneexpo achieves records

Geoplan GmbH

CASE introduces new CX750D excavator for best in class productivity and maximum uptime

CASE Construction Equipment

Iffezheim | Germany Turin | Italy

Kleemann GmbH

Made for the quarry: The new MC 120 Z PRO from Kleemann

GĂśppingen | Germany

Exhibits in a class of their own for various applications in the raw materials industry

Sandvik Mining and Construction

Essen | Germany

Sandvik Mining and Construction

New Sandvik Surface Drill Rig was introduced at Steinexpo

Essen | Germany

Sandvik Mining and Construction

Greater efficiency, less wear and higher productivity with our new QJ341+

Essen | Germany

Sandvik Mining and Construction

Durability and accuracy with new screening media from Sandvik

Essen | Germany

Terex Corporation/Powerscreen

POWERSCREEN DEMONSTRATED NEW MODELS

International

Terex Corporation/Powerscreen

POWERSCREEN WARRIOR 1400X MOBILE SCREEN TO THE RESCUE

International

Metso delivered the 500th Lokotrack sold to Germany for Andres Erdarbeiten GmbH at Steinexpo

Metso Corporation International

thyssenkrupp at Steinexpo 2017: New standard machines for the building materials industry

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

thyssenkrupp to deliver conveyor system for new underground copper mine in Mongolia

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

thyssenkrupp wins major fertilizer plant order in Brunei

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

ContiTech conveyor belt : Expertise In Rubber Takes To The Waterways

ContiTech AG

Continental is Relying on Many Years of Experience in the Agricultural Tire Business

Continental

Communication Campaign: With Heart and Soil Back into the Agricultural Tire Business

Continental

Essen | Germany

Essen | Germany Essen | Germany

Hannover | Germany Hannover | Germany

Hannover | Germany

Start of Production in Lousado: Continental Opens New Manufacturing Plant for Agricultural Tires in Continental Hannover | Germany Portugal New Radial Tire Portfolio from Continental for Greater Efficiency in Agricultural Machinery

Continental

Hannover | Germany

Tractor70 and Tractor85: First Continental Premium Radial Tires of new Agricultural Tires Portfolio now available

Continental

Return to the Agricultural Tire Business: Continental Launches First Range of its Own Premium Radial Tires

Continental

Liebherr presented high-performance wheel loaders for quarrying use

Hannover | Germany

Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH

Bischofshofen | Austria

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03 2017 NEWS & REPORTS EDUCATION Liebherr R 970 SME crawler excavator at Steinexpo 2017

Liebherr-France SAS

Liebherr showcased the PR 726 Litronic crawler tractor at Steinexpo 2017

Liebherr-Werk Telfs GmbH

Liebherr A 924 Litronic wheeled excavator at Steinexpo 2017

Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH

Komatsu Europe announced the new PC700LC-11 hydraulic excavator at Steinexpo

Komatsu Europe International

Komatsu Europe announced the new PC390HRD-11 High Reach Demolition Excavator

Komatsu Europe International

Komatsu Europe introduced new HD325-8 and HD405-8 rigid dump trucks

Komatsu Europe International

Komatsu Europe introduces new HD465-8 and HD605-8 rigid dump trucks

Komatsu Europe International

Around the world in 80... applications!

MB Crusher S.p.A.

New Electric Drive Cat ® 988K XE Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Efficiency and Lower Total Cost of Ownership

CATERPILLAR INC.

Cat ® Excavator Makes Appearance in New Movie , “Transformers : The Last Knight ,” Directed by Michael Bay

CATERPILLAR INC.

Cat ® D3K2 Mulcher Features Durable, Productive Design with Operator Safety and Comfort as Priorities

CATERPILLAR INC.

Advanced Scalable Technology for the New Cat ® MD6310 Rotary Blasthole Drill Improves Drilling Efficiency and Productivity

CATERPILLAR INC.

New Cat ® D6K: Versatile , Fuel Efficient Dozer now Even More Productive with GRADE Technology Options

CATERPILLAR INC.

Colmar | France Telfs | Austria

Kirchdorf an der Iller | Germany

Hannover | Germany Hannover | Germany Hannover | Germany

Hannover | Germany

Fara Vicentino | Italy

International

Caterpillar Develops Battery Electric Proof of Concept LHD

CATERPILLAR INC.

Hitachi unveils a first for the construction industry

Hitachi Construction Machinery

Hitachi ’s new hybrid hydraulic excavator combines proven technology with future innovations

Hitachi Construction Machinery

Hitachi is a perfect fit for Danish rental company

Hitachi Construction Machinery

International

Oosterhout | The Netherlands

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03 2017 NEWS & REPORTS EDUCATION Hitachi ZX300LC-6 excavator offers the complete package for Czech contractor

Hitachi Construction Machinery

SLTP operators drive expansion of Hitachi fleet

Hitachi Construction Machinery

Hitachi ZX490LCH-6 excavator is ideal solution for Czech quarry

Hitachi Construction Machinery

First Hyundai 120-Tonne Excavator put to work on a Major Demolition Project in Europe

Hyundai Construction Equipment

Veolia introduces Liebherr into their fleet: Liebherr L 556 XPower ® Wheel Loaders ready for work at the Clyde Transfer Terminal

Liebherr Group

Liebherr Components exhibit again at the Engine China 2017

Liebherr Group

Liebherr supplies a bearing for the world ‘s largest compact bucket wheel excavator

Liebherr Group

LB 44 drilling rig begins work on Kuala Lumpur project

Liebherr Group

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Geel | Belgiums

International

International International International

New Liebherr Stereoloaders ® as general-purpose machines in the fight against snow and ice New lighting options for Liebherr XPower ® wheel loaders: adaptive working lighting and key with remote control

Liebherr Group International

CASE Construction Equipment

New Importer of CASE Construction Equipment in Finland

International

First SBM Expert Days 2017: New Powerful Performance Impresses Professionals

SBM Mineral Processing GmbH Oberweis | Austria

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Bell Equipment | Africa

Mawsons and Pipeline Plant Hire take the first E-series:

ADTs ‚Down Under‘

Mawsons and Pipeline Plant Hire take the first E-series. (Photos: Bell Equipment)

ince the introduction of the new E-series Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs), the first Bell B30E units to call the Australian market home were Victoria’s EB Mawson & Sons and Queensland’s Pipeline Plant Hire - both experiencing first-hand the true advantages of the new ADTs in various worksite applications.

Demand for trucks that are safer, more fuel efficient and haul higher payloads continues to drive product advancement and evolutionary design in Bell Equipment’s E-series trucks. Incorporating safety features such as Hill Hold and vertical tip angle safety monitoring, the new trucks are also equipped with onboard load weighing and keyless start as standard.

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When it comes to greater safety and productivity, the E-series has an automatic Inter-axle Differential Lock (IDL) giving the vehicle full Automatic Traction Control. Darren Colville, EB Mawson & Sons’ Lake Boga Quarry Manager said: “Safety is our number one priority. The Bell truck delivers above and beyond when it comes to safety features, with everything from reverse camera and mirror package to onboard inclinometer and weighing system.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY “The onboard weighing scale is a standout, particularly as we operate in a hard rock quarry. The three accelerometers and external load lights improve load accuracy and prevent overloading. This helps us maximise productivity and reduce our maintenance costs such as tyre and driveline wear. The truck provides rapid engine response and dependable cold-start performance, faster haul cycles and improved fuel efficiency - creating a truck that moves more material at a lower cost-per-tonne for maximum productivity and profitability. “At Lake Boga, we prefer to operate articulated trucks due to bench width requirements. These trucks allow us to extract more from the quarry. Bell’s new design makes it easy for our operators when manoeuvring in and out of the pit. They enjoy the comfortable cabin and smooth ride.” Craig Carson, Pipeline Plant Hire’s General Manager said: “We are constantly looking to introduce innovative technology into our industry.

“From a safety perspective, the Hill Start Assist and Auto Park Application are a real advantage. Our operators are impressed with the visibility achieved via the advanced camera technology and mirror package, alongside cabin comfort, improved steering and manoeuvrability. “Our three units have been working in Queensland’s Biloela-Gladstone region as part of the major Santos GLNG Project*, hauling material such as topsoil used for restoration and remediation purposes along the pipeline route.” The new Bell models represent an evolution in ADT technology and functionality building upon the company‘s strong heritage as a world-class ADT specialist..

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Bell Equipment (Africa) E-Mail: center@de.bellequipment.com www.bellequipment.com

Mawsons and Pipeline Plant Hire take the first E-series. (Photos: Bell Equipment)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Bell Equipment | United Kingdom

Kelston Sparkes brings tally of Bell B50Es to 10

Kelston Sparkes brings tally of Bell B50Es to 10. (Photos: Bell Equipment)

ith its firm focus on supplying customers with the most capable plant machinery, recognised earthmoving contractor Kelston Sparkes Group has announced its recent fleet enhancement of four additional Bell Equipment B50D Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs), bringing the total number of this model to ten.

Established in Bristol in 1952, Kelston Sparkes has grown to operate one of the largest fleets of ADTs in the UK, and has continually strived to increase the capabilities of its fleet, with the addition of larger excavators, crushers, screens, bulldozers and rollers. The company now operates a taskforce of over 200 plant and earthmoving vehicles, as part of its ever evolving and expanding fleet. In 2016, the firm decided to bring a model of ADT on board with a greater load volume, to further meet the needs of its clients.

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It invested in four Bell B50Ds, which were originally tasked with quarry-based load and haul. These machines demonstrated their versatility and coped well with the long-haul work, proving themselves to have the capacity and fuel efficiency Kelston Sparkes’ clients were looking for, as Director, Rob Stark explains: “We required articulated dump trucks for their versatility, but we also needed a much larger load capacity than the current 40-ton dump trucks we operate, due to the long-haul distances coupled with the knowledge that our customers are very fuel focused. We found that Bell’s B50D

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY model could meet both those requirements, delivering a 2:1 heaped capacity of 28 m3, and a rated payload of 45 400 kg; figures that could provide a real pay-off for the customer. “We initially invested in four machines, each with a Mercedes Benz turbocharged and intercooled engine, a feature that really makes a difference in terms of fuel efficiency. The machines have proved to be reliable and have performed well, both in the quarry and at our contracting sites.” Rob goes on to explain how his positive experience with the B50Ds then led him to invest in an additional two models towards the end of 2016, and now, a further four vehicles in 2017. “The B50Ds have been useful machines, with an ideal specification for customers who need a hard-working ADT that offers that extra capacity, without hitting hard on the fuel consumption. “Furthermore, the B50Ds are great to drive, with our operators reporting that they enjoy the user experience; a factor we feel is extremely important.” Rob refers to his company’s commitment to actively promote positive working practices and supporting staff with training. Keen to develop the skill sets and expertise of younger generations of machine operatives, the company launched its own training school back in 2002, a venture which has since grown from strength-to-strength.

“We’ve always been acutely aware of the ramifications skill shortages within the construction industry create. Through a desire to nurture construction industry capabilities for the future, an ethos has evolved within our firm where importance is placed on training for younger team members. “Our training school launched over 15 years ago, and since then has successfully worked to attract younger drivers to the construction industry, giving them the abilities and confidence they need to achieve a successful career in plant machine operations. We’ve helped enable operatives to achieve Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) qualifications, and extend their reach by teaching them how to achieve the best performance from a wide range of earthmoving machines.” By bringing the total of Bell B50Ds within Kelston Sparkes’ fleet to 10, and training operatives to use the equipment to its best advantage, Rob believes his clients are better equipped with more machines available to meet demand and perform to capacity. “Our reputation has been built on a long-standing ability to provide the best and most appropriate range of equipment to clients, alongside the services of skilled, highly-capable operatives, now and into the future. “We feel that expanding our fleet with these latest Bell B50Ds furthers the services we can provide our clients and we’ve every confidence that the new models will succeed in delivering the results they need.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Bell Equipment (Africa) E-Mail: center@de.bellequipment.com www.bellequipment.com

Kelston Sparkes brings tally of Bell B50Es to 10. (Photos: Bell Equipment)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY

Working for Mining/Quarry:

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV Oosterhout | The Netherlands

EX1200BE-5 hydraulic backhoe at MacDougall Mining’s coal mine

EX1200BE-5 hydraulic backhoe at MacDougall Mining’s coal mine. (Photos: Hitachi)

he first Hitachi EX1200BE-5 hydraulic backhoe to be put into service in New Zealand was commissioned in April 2003 at MacDougall Mining’s coal mine near Huntly. The EX1200BE-5 has an operating weight of 108 tons, is equipped with a 7.5 m boom,3.4 m arm and a 6.7 m3 bucket. The EX1200BE-5 is used for stripping overburden to expose coal seams allowing extraction of the coal by a EX1100BE-3 and a ZAXIS330.

Why Hitachi We consider Hitachi to have superior features and benefits for our application. We have also found CablePrice (NZ) Limited offers excellent after sales service and parts back-up and go out of their way to accommodate our requests for service and machine repairs.

EX1200BE-5 hydraulic backhoe at MacDougall Mining’s coal mine. (Photos: Hitachi)

Customer Comments At the time of evaluating our options against the competitor’s machines we found Hitachi to be at the forefront with technology that provides an upgrade in performance and reliability.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY EX1200BE-5 hydraulic backhoe at MacDougall Mining’s coal mine. (Photos: Hitachi)

From Hitachi Dealer MacDougall Mining has been a very loyal customer to CablePrice (NZ) Limited for three decades, they are willing to work with us to create a win-win situation. We thank MacDougall Mining for purchasing Hitachi construction equipment and wish them every success for decades to come.

Hitachi Construction Machinery

Customer Profile Company Name:

MacDougall Mining Company Limited

Industry:

Mining

Location:

Huntly, New Zealand

Hitachi Dealer:

CablePrice (NZ) Limited

HCM’s main product line is hydraulic excavators, with the Company manufacturing many models, from medium-sized and mini excavators all the way up to 780-ton ultra-large excavators. HCM is a leader in the area of construction machinery, and has manufacturing facilities in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. HCM also markets wheel loaders, off-road dump trucks and other products made by HCM Group companies or in partnership with major manufacturers.

EX1200BE-5 hydraulic backhoe at MacDougall Mining’s coal mine. (Photos: Hitachi)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV Oosterhout | The Netherlands

Working for Mining/Quarry:

EX3500/1800 - Over 91% Availability after 88,765 Operating Hours

EX3500/1800 - Over 91% Availability after 88,765 Operating Hours. (Photos: Hitachi)

he PT Kaltim Prima Coal mine site (KPC) is located 120 kilometers north of Samarinda in Kalimantan, Indonesia. KPC is one of the lowest cost coal mining operations and one of the largest shovel and truck operations in the world. It produces 18 M tons of coal per-year and moves 136,000,000 BCM of overburden.

Availability around 90,000 Operating Hours Hitachi currently has 10 EX3500 and four EX1800 large-scale excavators working on site. It is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest fleet of Hitachi large-scale excavators. The first EX3500 was delivered in December 1990, and up to now, a total of 12 EX3500 excavators and 6 EX1800 excavators have been delivered. What is outstanding about this operation is the availability of these excavators after so many hours on the job. The first EX3500 passed 88,209 operating hours in December, 2003. The average availability of the EX3500 is 91.42%, for an average of 71,084 operating hours, and for the EX1800, 92.42% for 89,828 operating hours.

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Operting Hours & Avialibity by Equipment Model

Attachment Operating Hour Availability to Date (%)

FMC Hour

EX3500: EX3500-1

Loader

88,765

91.40%

96,000

EX3500-2

Loader

78,438

92.41%

96,000

EX3500-2

Backhoe

84,248

91.50%

96,000

EX3500-2

Loader

77,757

91.57%

96,000

EX3500-2

Backhoe

76,199

90.37%

96,000

EX3500-2

Backhoe

74,479

93.49%

96,000

EX3500-2

Loader

71,286

89.66%

96,000

EX3500-3

Loader

52,319

87.89%

96,000

EX3500-3

Loader

54,915

92.81%

96,000

EX3500-3

Loader

52,429

93.15%

96,000

EX1800-2

Backhoe

89,828

92.17%

96,000

EX1800-2

Backhoe

88,854

94.07%

96,000

EX1800-2

Backhoe

84,975

92.61%

96,000

EX1800-2

Backhoe

81,479

90.83%

96,000

EX1800:

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Model

Total Equipment

Min. Hour

Max. Hour

Average Hour

Average Availability

EX3500

52,319

88,765

71,084

91.42%

EX1800

81,479

89,828

86,284

92.42%

FMC - Full Maintenance Contract A key factor for this high availability is support from PT. Hexindo Adiperkasa, the Hitachi dealer in Indonesia and from Hitachi Japan. The site is remote and access from the outside is difficult. To keep all machines in good condition, KPC chose a full maintenance contract (FMC) with Hexindo and Hitachi. Since the first EX3500 was delivered, Hexindo and Hitachi have been maintaining service facilities on the site. Now there are 180 staff members working for 24 hours, seven days a week. The contract was originally agreed upon for a five year period. Then it was extended repeatedly up to the present since KPC has been very happy with the high reliability and availability of their excavators, which is the key factor for successful and profitable operation of this site. The current contract is now up to 96,000 hours.

Customer Profile Company Name:

PT Kaltim Prima Coal

Location:

East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Industry:

Mining

Production:

Coal 18 M ton

Stripping Ratio:

6:1 to 8:1

Hitachi Dealer:

PT. Hexindo Adiperkasa

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Hitachi Construction Machinery HCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main product line is hydraulic excavators, with the Company manufacturing many models, from medium-sized and mini excavators all the way up to 780-ton ultra-large excavators. HCM is a leader in the area of construction machinery, and has manufacturing facilities in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. HCM also markets wheel loaders, off-road dump trucks and other products made by HCM Group companies or in partnership with major manufacturers.

EX3500/1800 - Over 91% Availability after 88,765 Operating Hours. (Photos: Hitachi)

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Working for Mining/Quarry:

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV Oosterhout | The Netherlands

EX2500, EH3500 and EH1700 are chosen for the Friendsvilla mine project

EX2500, EH3500 and EH1700 are chosen for the Friendsvilla mine project. (Photos: Hitachi)

he Friendsvilla mine project is a big project by Alcoa Aluminium and Vigo Coal mine. The company, Vigo Coal Company, chose Hitachi products, which are an EX2500 giant loading shovel, two EH3500s of 200-ton class dump tracks and three EH1700s of 100-ton class dump trucks. A fleet of Hitachi helps Alcoa fight rising fuel cost at the source.

Customer background and Job Requirements As the price of oil continues its upward spiral, industry giant Alcoa Aluminum is taking aggressive steps to get a grip on energy costs by getting into the energy business. They’re buying coal mines – let’s face it, Alcoa didn’t get where it’s at by thinking small. One of the mines, Friendsville Mine in Mount Carmel, Illinois, is close to Alcoa’s Warrick Operation in Newburgh, Indiana. It will provide more than one million tons of coal per year to a facility with more than its share of blast furnaces.

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Buying a mine is one thing, running it is another. That’s why Alcoa turned to contract mining specialist, Vigo Coal Company. No doubt its discriminating taste in mining equipment played a prominent role in its getting the nod for this demanding job. A large fleet of Hitachi machine validates that fact. Established more than 25 years ago, Vigo Coal Company prides itself on providing its customers with responsive, effective mining solutions that are both economically and environmentally sound. According to Vice President John Harman, the company is very familiar with the Friendsville Mine property. “We own several mining reserves ourselves and actually purchased the Friendsville reserve in 1998. It offers coal seams unique to Wabash County that had never been commercially mined. After one customer dropped out of a

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY potential sale, we began a dialogue with Alcoa, with whom we already had a relationship. They had a real interest in our coal as a fuel source for their Warrick plant.” Harman says Vigo assured Alcoa it had a viable product with a fairly constant 14:1 stripping ratio. That fact, and a solid ten years of coal already permitted and ready for mining, convinced Alcoa.

Why Hitachi While Vigo maintains a standing fleet of mining equipment to support its other ongoing projects, it worked with Alcoa to purchase an impressive fleet of Hitachi iron to get the Friendsville site up to speed quickly. “We’ve been a longtime believer in Hitachi’s ability to provide quality equipment,” says Harman. “In fact, we purchased a trio of R170s in 1987 that were the first electricdrive trucks to be placed in a mining application in Indiana. So, when it came time to ramp up for the Friendsville operation, we knew which way we were going.”

John Harman, Vice President, Vigo Coal Company. (Photos: Hitachi)

Customer‘s comments John Harman, Vice President, Vigo Coal Company:

POWERFUL COMBINATION Harman says the combination of the EX2500 and the Hitachi trucks is powerful. “The EX2500 removes overburden. It’s exceptionally fast and extremely fuelefficient when compared to the costs of a pair of wheel loaders – especially since diesel costs have doubled the last couple of years. And, when paired with the more efficient electric-drive Euclid/Hitachi trucks, we really see a nice cost-per-ton reduction.”

EX2500, EH3500 and EH1700 are chosen for the Friendsvilla mine project. (Photos: Hitachi)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Harman says he has been approached by manufacturers of other electric drive trucks, but cites the level of support he gets from Rudd, which is Rudd Equipment in Indiana and is servicing this mine site now, as reason enough to stay with the orange line. “I’m sure those other trucks are also well-built, but, in my mind, the best truck in the world is nothing without support behind it. We can call on Rudd any time of the day and be confident that we’ll get the response we need. There’s just no substitute for that.”

LONG-TERM COMMITMENT The coal reserve on which the Friendsville Mine sits holds more than 35 million tons (31.75 million metric tons) of coal. Given those numbers, Harman is confidant Vigo will be in Mt. Carmel for at least another decade. “This has been a good relationship with positive incentives for everyone involved. Alcoa has stabilized its fuel costs and is meeting roughly half of all its annual coal demands from the Friendsville Mine alone. We, on the other hand, benefit from a very nice contract and, in addition to our contracted fees, are awarded incentives for meeting production goals and cost caps, as well as a specific percentage of profits from the sale of ‘over-quota’ production volumes.”

“We’re not the biggest contract mining company, but we feel we’re one of the best. We have an impressive number of reclamation awards from the Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining to back up that statement. And a lot of this is due to the performance of our Hitachi equipment and the support we get from our Hitachi dealer.”

Customer Profile Company name:

Vigo Coal Company

Industry:

Mining

Location:

Friendsville Mine in Mount Carmel, Illinois, U.S.A.

Hitachi Construction Machinery HCM’s main product line is hydraulic excavators, with the Company manufacturing many models, from medium-sized and mini excavators all the way up to 780-ton ultra-large excavators. HCM is a leader in the area of construction machinery, and has manufacturing facilities in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. HCM also markets wheel loaders, off-road dump trucks and other products made by HCM Group companies or in partnership with major manufacturers.

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Working in Kona/Hawaii:

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV Oosterhout | The Netherlands

New ZX350LC-6 Excavators Working on Multi-Million Dollar Views

Three new ZX350LC-6 excavators are digging the way for multimillion dollar views on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Photos: Hitachi)

hree new ZX350LC-6 excavators are digging the way for multi-million dollar views on the Big Island of Hawaii. These excavators joined the fleet of Goodfellow Bros., Inc., (GBI) a family-owned general contracting business with more than 95 years of experience in Hawaii, Washington, Oregon and California. The ZX350LC-6 excavators, along with other Hitachi machines, are working on a new subdivision in the Manini’owali section of the exclusive Kuki’o Golf & Beach Club in Kona.

“The beauty about the Hitachi excavators is they’re super versatile,” Landers said. “We’ve got them hoeramming, ripping rock out of the ground, digging trenches, loading trucks and backfilling trenches.”

For the subdivision, GBI is building 20 housing pads ranging in size from 0.6 to 1.2 acres on 4- to 5-acre lots that will be worth approximately $2 million each. The lots will eventually hold homes estimated around $15 million with unbelievable ocean views.

Greg Bennett, a GBI operator with 10 years of experience, enjoys running the ZX350LC-6 and other Hitachi equipment. “Hitachis are the quickest and have the best powerto-speed ratio,” Bennett said. “The controls are sharper and more accurate than other kinds of machines. Overall, Hitachi always gets the job done.”

Before those views can be enjoyed, the Hitachi excavators are tackling approximately 100,000 cubic yards of rock excavation along with 3,500 linear feet of roadway, potable water, irrigation, gravity sewer and underground electrical. Because of the lava rock terrain and a no-blasting restriction, the machines must rip and hammer before digging. Sean Landers, GBI project manager, said the Hitachi excavators are a good match for the demanding work.

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Along with relying on its Hitachi fleet, GBI also depends on its local dealer to help keep jobs moving forward. “Out here we’re in rock on a Pacific Island, and we’re dealing with some pretty harsh conditions,” Landers said. “And the one thing we can always count on is for American Machinery to be there for us. They’re always there to help us keep moving.”

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First Volvo for Burnside Plant & Piling Contractors

First Volvo for Burnside Plant & Piling Contractors (Photos: VolvoCE)

ollowing his first impressions at Volvo’s ‘Live It Dig It’ event at Alloa, Scotland, this March and a successful demonstration, Ian Orr, Proprietor of Burnside Plant & Piling Contractors, he has opted for his first Volvo excavator in the guise of the twenty-two tonne EC220E. Purchasing his first general purpose excavator from Volvo is a new departure for Ian Orr, having traditionally been associated with alternative brands, but the high level of operator comfort, smoothness of control and overall stability and performance of the EC220E persuaded him to ‘bite the bullet’ and purchase one! “Visiting Volvo’s ‘Live It. Dig It’ event gave me and my operators a really good chance to look at the Volvo excavator range close up, and it was the EC220E that really impressed us,” explains Ian. “The machine was so responsive and smooth to operate and when we started to discuss a deal, I was pleasantly surprised with the competitive package on offer, together with the prospect of a high residual value four years down the line. Following a further evaluation on one of the sites

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we are currently working on, we made up our minds and decided to order one – we couldn’t be more pleased with the result,” he says. Burnside-Ian Orr-600x800-webPictured: Ian Orr (left) takes delivery of his new EC220E from Volvo‘s Area Business Manager, Gerry Logue. Powered by a six-cylinder Volvo engine developing 174 nett hp, the EC220E offers the latest in engine technology and operating sophistication. Operator comfort is another major plus point, with the Volvo Care cab providing plenty of leg room and foot space. Excellent all round visibility is enhanced by pressurized and filtered cab air supplied by a

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY fourteen-vent, climate control system. An adjustable, easyto-read LCD colour monitor provides real-time information of the machine functions. The EC220E will be deployed on a variety of applications including general groundworks, but will also be paired up with a Movax sheet piling rig which will pick up on the Geith quick-attachment bracket supplied with the machine. “We specialise in permanent and temporary retaining walls, especially sheet-pile retaining walls, cofferdams and kingpost retaining walls, with about 90% of our work being contracted in to Advance Construction who are one of the largest house-building companies here in Scotland,” says Ian. “The new EC220E will become the optimum tool in our arsenal for general excavation as well as sheet-piling duties.” Burnside Plant & Piling Contractors was established in 2011 and is based just outside Cambuslang in Glasgow. SMT GB markets Volvo Construction Equipment products which include wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in Great Britain. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres, a dedicated National Used Equipment Centre and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

Ian Orr (left) takes delivery of his new EC220E from Volvo‘s Area Business Manager, Gerry Logue. (Photos: VolvoCE)

First Volvo for Burnside Plant & Piling Contractors (Photos: VolvoCE)

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LPM Plant Hire Sales Ltd steps up a gear with larger Volvo excavators

LPM Plant Hire & Sales Ltd of Boughton, Nottinghamshire, has opted for seven new Volvo excavators for the first time for its extensive hire fleet (Photos: VolvoCE)

PM Plant Hire & Sales Ltd of Boughton, Nottinghamshire, has opted for seven new Volvo excavators for the first time for its extensive hire fleet.

The package of machines includes five reducedswing ECR145E crawler excavators – one complete with optional dozer blade and two larger twenty-two tonne EC220E excavators. Whilst no strangers to owning and operating Volvo compact excavators thanks to an excellent relationship with SMT GB’s utility dealer Rickmar Plant Sales Ltd, this is the very first time LPM has taken the decision to purchase larger, general-purpose Volvo excavators for its plant fleet. “We’ve been particularly impressed with the build quality, performance and stability of the initial ECR145E we’ve just taken delivery of and it’s certainly lived up to our expectations,” says LPM director, Colin Clark. “Already we’re getting good customer feedback endorsing the brand and reputation of the Volvo product and we are expecting much of the same with the remaining 145s and EC220s,” he adds. LPM Plant Hire & Sales Ltd has taken just nine years from starting out as a ‘one-man band’ dealing in lawn mowers to become one of Nottinghamshire’s largest independent plant hire companies. “Since it was founded, we got into buying and selling smaller equipment such as compact excavators and rollers which then very soon

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got us into hiring the equipment too in 2012,” comments company director, Nick Langford. “Since then, we’ve expanded our product offering substantially to include a full range of micro and mini excavators, larger excavators up to 25 tonnes, a full range of dumpers up to 10 tonnes, skid steer loaders, rollers and tele-handlers ranging from 4 to 14 metres in reach,” he says. Having a quick inventory tally, the total LPM fleet consists of some 100 site dumpers, 85 micro and mini excavators, 25 telehandlers and 40 larger general purpose excavators, which are now joined by this latest batch of seven Volvo excavators. The entire fleet is available for anything from a one-day hire to a five-year hire contract and offered on a self-drive hire basis. The company has recently enhanced its hire portfolio with the addition of welfare units. “Our aim is to run the new machines in our hire fleet for roughly three years,” explains Colin Clark. “We would then pass them to our sales division for disposal and again, another sound reason for opting for the Volvo equipment is their solid reputation for strong residual values.”

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY LPM Plant Hire & Sales Ltd has its headquarters located at Boughton, near Ollerton, in Nottinghamshire and covers Lincolnshire, Notts and South Yorkshire in the main, but will follow its core customers’ requirements nationwide when the need arises. The company has a busy hire team of six, back-office staff, workshop and mobile engineers to support this growing concern. Rickmar Plant Sales Ltd based at Saxilby near Lincoln, is SMT GB’s utility dealer covering Lincolnshire, South Humberside, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. SMT GB markets Volvo Construction Equipment products which include wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in Great Britain. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres, a dedicated National Used Equipment Centre and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

LPM Plant Hire & Sales Ltd of Boughton, Nottinghamshire, has opted for seven new Volvo excavators for the first time for its extensive hire fleet (Photos: VolvoCE)

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Volvo Group The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2015 the Volvo Group’s net sales amounted to about SEK 313 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. This is Volvo CE: We are a leading international manufacturer of premium construction equipment, and with over 14,000 employees we are one of the largest companies in the industry. Our wide range of products and services are offered in more than 140 countries through our global distribution network. What we believe in: We’re a company driven by people. Together we do our best to build the world we want to live in. Read about our approach to sustainability in projects like Construction Climate Challenge, and how we constantly work with innovation to develop new ideas, electric hybrids, autonomous vehicles and concept models for the future. Innovation is at the core of Volvo Construction Equipment. It‘s our company mindset and our way of working. With over 180 years of construction and innovation expertise, we are at the forefront of technological development. Innovation infiltrates every aspect of our product development process – from early conceptual exploration through to production. As well as optimizing conventional technology, we are developing radical, game-changing solutions. Our advanced engineering team looks as many as 30 years into the future and provides our organization with roadmaps of the technologies that are in their infancy today but which could make a big difference in the future.

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Another Volvo loader for Skene Group

Skene Group Construction Services Ltd of Glenrothes, Fife, has added a second Volvo L220H loading shovel to work at its Soutra Mains Quarry facility which joins the very first L220H sold in Great Britain three years ago. (Photos: VolvoCE)

kene Group Construction Services Ltd of Glenrothes, Fife, has added a second Volvo L220H loading shovel to work at its Soutra Mains Quarry facility which joins the very first L220H sold in Great Britain three years ago.

Joining its three year-old brother, the new recruit has been similarly specified to carry out duties in the rehandling and stocking out area at Skene Group’s Soutra Mains quarry. As with all of the Skene Group’s mobile fleet, the machine proudly displays its striking Skene Group logo and has been equipped with XMineD2 tyres and a 5.6m³ rehandling bucket, auto-lube and boom suspension. The 32-tonne shovel is powered by a 13-litre stage-IV final engine developing 373hp in a relatively low rpm range of between 1,300 and 1,400 rpm. The original machine has lived up to the expectations of Joint Managing Director, Darren Forrester, with regards to productivity, machine uptime and fuel economy and savings: “The first L220H machine here at Soutra Mains replaced a smaller L180F to increase production and we considered the specification closely in order to achieve just a two-bucket pass loading out eight-wheeled lorries,” says Darren. “We’ve now added a second L220H on the strength of the reliability and productivity of the three yearold machine and in total we now run four loading shovels

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to cope with ever increasing demands on our production output since we introduced block-making and ready-mix production facilities in April 2015.” Skene-600x400-web As with Skene Group’s existing fleet of Volvo branded equipment, these newest arrivals have been supplied with Volvo’s Blue service agreements which are based on a fixed rate per scheduled service and a fixed rate for mileage, including oil sampling and regular inspections to be reviewed on an annual basis. “The decision to outsource the regular servicing, inspections and oil sampling back to the original manufacture makes perfect sense in our opinion,” says Darren. “Having Volvo looking after the equipment with their own trained engineers using genuine parts with the proper disposal of all used oils and materials gives us both peace of mind, and a tight control on each machine’s life time cost.”

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The Skene Group has enjoyed steady growth since it was founded in 1968 by Donald Skene. It became a limited company in the late 1970s with the launch of its civil engineering, road building operations and demolition activities, then diversified into minerals in the 1980s, quarrying sand, gravel and hard rock deposits. The 1990s saw further expansion, this time into pre-cast and readymixed concrete products. Managing Director, Neil Skene, joined the business in 1984 and now oversees all its divisions providing sand and gravel quarrying, hard rock quarrying, concrete products and construction services along with Joint Managing Director, Darren Forrester.

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

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The legacy that shaped Volvo‘s world-class excavators

The legacy that shaped Volvo‘s world-class excavators. (Photos: VolvoCE)

olvo has leveraged 180 years of technical know-how and over 75 years of excavator experience to develop some of the world’s finest excavators – a story that continues to unfold as new challenges of urbanization emerge.

With a history that can be traced all the way back to 1832, Volvo CE is one of the true pioneers of the construction equipment industry. The company is famed for its innovations in wheel loaders and articulated haulers, but also boasts more than 75 years of excavator experience.

onto the global stage. Today, Volvo CE has R&D facilities for excavators around the world and excavator manufacturing plants in eight locations – and demand keeps on growing. Volvo is among the top brands for excavators globally and over the last five years, Volvo CE has achieved the

In 1939, Swedish company Åkerman launched its first 8-ton rope shovel. The machine was such a success that by 1956, Åkerman specialized entirely in excavators and by 1985, had sold more than 10,000 units globally. Volvo CE acquired Åkerman in 1991 and with it a whole wealth of knowledge and expertise. With the acquisition of Samsung Heavy Industries’ construction equipment division in 1998, including established excavator manufacturing operations in Korea, Volvo branded excavators leapt Åkerman excavator (Photos: VolvoCE)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Volvo EWR150E excavator (Photos: VolvoCE)

CE is busy planning for the future with new technologies to make construction quieter, safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly; always working towards its goal of zero unplanned stops, zero emissions and zero accidents.

Excavators of the future strongest market share growth for crawler and wheeled excavators in the competitive European market. The Volvo excavator range has likewise grown in size over the years, encompassing machines from 1.5 to 90 tons (compact, crawler and wheeled excavators, high-reach demolition machines and pipelayers). „Excavators account for a large proportion of the overall construction equipment market – and the excavator market is growing,“ says Carl Slotte, president of Volvo CE Sales Region EMEA. „This makes excavators an important strategic product for Volvo CE.“

Digging in the city One reason Volvo CE sees behind the growth is increasing urbanization. „Wheeled excavators are an attractive machine for contractors working in city environments; they are easy to transport, easy to maneuver for precise digging, and do not risk damaging paved surfaces,“ Slotte says. Volvo CE has also noted a growing trend for shortswing radius machines. „Short-swing radius machines are ideal for maneuvering in city conditions where space may be limited. When working on a road, for example, their compactness means less disruption to other lanes and the flow of traffic. A case in point: our EWR150E was one of our best-selling models in the Nordic countries last year. As urbanization continues, we expect wheeled and shortswing radius excavators to become even more popular.“

Earlier this year, Volvo CE unveiled the EX2 fully electric prototype compact excavator. The EX2 delivers the same power and force as its conventional counterpart with enough battery power to operate for eight hours in tough ground conditions – but with zero emissions, 10 times higher efficiency, and 10 times less noise. „The EX2 is purely a research project at the moment but it showcases how our vision of high performance and environmental care could be realized. And as we leverage the knowledge and experience of the Volvo Group within the area of electromobility, we know that electric machines are part of our future sooner or later,“ Slotte says. „Whether designing the excavators of today or tomorrow, we cooperate with and involve our customers to meet the challenges they face – of fuel efficiency, emissions, noise, safety, versatility, manoeuvrability and controllability – to produce the very best machines we can. Our mission is to build the world we want to live in,“ he concludes.

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Urban areas are currently developing worldwide at a rapid rate. By 2050, around 66% of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas, according to UN projections. Over 60% of the land projected to become urban by 2030 is yet to be built. With this in mind, Volvo Volvo EX2 100% electric compact excavator prototype (Photos: VolvoCE)

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New Venture - New Volvo

A new Volvo EC380E crawler excavator for a new venture (Photos: VolvoCE)

utton Stone Co Ltd based close to Berwick upon Tweed in the Scottish Borders has purchased a new Volvo EC380E crawler excavator for a new venture that has started up in a sandstone quarry in Northumberland. The new thirty-eight tonne EC380E will become the prime mover at the company’s recently acquired Darney Quarry, located just off the A68 near the village of East Woodburn in Northumberland, and was chosen following an extensive review of the marketplace. “We looked at all the likely candidates and having taken on board third party references coupled with our own opinions about the build quality and robustness of the Volvo excavator, and settled on the EC380E,” comments Managing Director, Marcus Paine. “After all, you always get what you pay for and besides being offered a competitive package, the prospect of strong residual values up to five years from now really helped us make our minds up choosing the Volvo,” he says. The new machine has been put in charge of extracting sandstone blocks from Hutton Stone’s Darney Quarry and in order for it to carry out its duties, the machine has been equipped with a hydraulic attachment bracket, a bespoke 1,200mm wide, long floored bucket and a ripper tooth designed and manufactured by Leybourne Engineering. The machine has also benefited from the addition of an optional FOGS guard for the operators cab. The EC380E is powered by a Stage-IV compliant engine developing 306

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net horsepower offering the latest in engine technology and operating sophistication. The Volvo Care Cab offers a large roomy interior with plenty of leg room and foot space. The excellent all-round visibility is enhanced by pressurized and filtered cab air supplied by a 14-vent, climate control system. An adjustable, easy-to-read LCD colour monitor provides real-time information of the machine functions, important diagnostic information and a wide variety of work tool settings, besides providing visibility to the operator from the rear and side view cameras. The machine will be in charge of the delicate job of removing and rehandling stone blocks weighing up to twelve to fourteen tonnes in weight following selective drilling and splitting in the quarry. It will also assist in disposing of waste material to the tip area which will ultimately be used in land restoration. Hutton-Stone-600x900-web “We need to be flexible in what we are extracting according to customer demands,” explains Quarry Manager, Martin Brachtvogel. “This type of quarrying is all about finding tangible products from as many elements of the geology as possible, and to that end,

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY we’ll be producing material from dry-stone walling through stock-sized coursed walling for new housing, paving and rockery stone, together of course, with all elements of dimension stone masonry that is required in the new build and restoration sector, including block-and-slab for other manufacturers around the country. This can either be sold to customers directly or processed here in our cutting shop and then sent to our main workshops in the Borders for further processing by the company’s in-house team of sawyers, stone masons and carvers.” “A good majority of what we produce is in the supply of high-quality sandstone for prestigious building restoration and renovation projects in major conurbations such as Edinburgh and Glasgow but this stone has relevance throughout the north of England and all of Scotland, and has supplied projects as far down as London and across Ireland - of course we will be keen to continue and progress that going forward.” Dealing initially in reclaimed stone, the company has grown steadily throughout the 1990’s by re-opening historically important quarries in the Borders area and Northumberland such as Swinton, Hazeldean and most recently Darney Quarry with substantial investments in modern quarrying and processing machinery. Hutton Stone Co Ltd currently employs 35 staff and has an annual turnover of around £2m.

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

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Hutton Stone Co Ltd based close to Berwick upon Tweed in the Scottish Borders has purchased a new Volvo EC380E crawler excavator for a new venture that has started up in a sandstone quarry in Northumberland (Photos: VolvoCE)

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Taking Articulated Dump Truck Safety Levels to Zero Defect

Taking Articulated Dump Truck Safety Levels to Zero Defect (Photos: VolvoCE)

eading contractor Chepstow Plant International, like many contractors, takes health and safety very seriously. They have increased their focus on ADT safety and operator training to ensure that their quarry operatives are maintaining the best possible levels of safe working practice on site. Their Volvo Excavator Simulator training service is now also being offered to other contractors and quarry businesses. John Corcoran, managing director of Chepstow explains, “The ADT has become the vehicle of choice given its scope and capabilities - they’ve been used in a variety of applications over the years with a design that ensures the safety of the operator should anything go awry. But with increased ADT use, a new set of challenges to quarrying has arisen. We’ve analysed some of these by working alongside our quarry customers to find solutions, such as reviewing operating procedures to provide optimum terrain conditions for ADTs to work on, having trucks equipped with extra safety technology, supported by state-of-the-art operator training for ADT drivers.” Among an extensive fleet of plant, in which the majority of excavating machines weigh in at 30-80 tonnes, Chepstow also operates a large number of articulated dump trucks. The company added 73 Volvo ADTs to their fleet in the past year alone. Having that many machines requires large numbers of highly skilled operators - all whom must be familiar with

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the latest equipment and capable of working in a safe, productive manner on site. The majority of the company’s work is in quarrying, so Chepstow routinely qualifies its operators to Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC) Plant Operator Competency Scheme levels. In line with Chepstow’s initiative, excavator operators have to prepare level-loading areas, dozer operators must keep level tips and stockpiles, and methodology and geotechnical assessments now have to be detailed to support the developments with new ADT stability programme. The company also keeps an ADT Risk Register and changed its operating procedures. Every site where ADTs are going to be used is visited by Safety and Quality Manager, Steve Smith who says, “We thoroughly assess weather conditions, unstable or uneven ground levels, the plant being operated, pre-start daily inspections, tyres, haul roads, inclines and downhill haul sections, plus loading and tipping areas, and reinspect again a few days after work has started. For us, safety always comes before production.”

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Leading contractor Chepstow Plant International (Photos: VolvoCE)

In addition, one of Chepstow’s client partners, Tarmac, recently worked alongside them to develop an inclinometer that allows for an even greater safety margin during ADT operations, providing improved preventative controls to stop the rear chassis of an ADT from turning over in the kind of extreme terrain conditions that quarrying, by its very nature, is susceptible to. Steve says, “It compensates for any ‘overly enthusiastic’ handling that quarrying operatives may engage in. We all know that in severe conditions, the rear chassis of an ADT can roll over leaving the cab safely upright, safeguarding the operator, but we would much rather there was never a situation where it risks being done at all! Now, if the body of a truck tilts more than 9 degrees either left or right, the system will automatically alert the operator and stop the tipping hydraulics. Likewise, if the body is down, the operator will be warned if the rear section of the chassis exceeds 12 degrees of roll angle during travel.” Of course, both of these angles are well within Volvo’s own stability parameters but Steve says, “We’ve actually gone for around one third of the angle that Volvo recommends, to give us an even smaller window, which should eliminate quarry trucks getting anywhere near those parameters. The training and familiarisation programmes we have rolled out focus us primarily on the behavioural approach for operation and supervision of ADT operations in line with the technical improvements we have developed.”

State-of-the-Art Simulator Training The company has also been operating a complex Oryx Volvo Excavator Simulator for the past two years, training excavator operators before allowing them in the cab of actual machines, and has over the last 8 months purchased a second simulator for training for ADT and wheeled loader development. This is with a view to developing top calibre operators, not only to perform with optimum competency, but to have an understanding of the true purpose and capability of the ADT through the increased awareness and specific training.

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The simulators provide a dual function - a unit has folddown armrests that have Volvo wheeled loader controls in place, so it can be used for both loading shovels and articulated dumpers. It uses actual operating site data to deliver an incredibly realistic driving experience with the entire unit tilting up to 23 degrees forwards or backwards, and up to 15 degrees to either side, meaning a seatbelt is necessary to remain in the seat. Training exercises become increasingly difficult and longer in duration, teaching operators how to use engine and transmission braking and training them in vehicle manoeuvres, loading, hauling and production scenarios. The simulator even records how much fuel is being used, to allow drivers to see that their right foot has a direct effect on the running cost of the machine. Chepstow has been testing the ADT simulators at Tarmac’s Mountsorrel Quarry in Leicestershire. The first trainee to prove the effectiveness of the machine was Jason Rust, an experienced construction site operative but a machine novice. Having undergone training on the simulator, Jason has now passed his MPQC assessment and graduated to operating a Volvo ADT at the quarry. Jason says, “When I first got in, it was all new, but after just a few days I felt that I’d got my head around it, and it was a lot less worrying than getting straight into a truck.” The simulators make life easier for trainee, and for trainer. There is a buddy seat in an ADT, unlike an excavator where the instructor has to stand clear of the machine while in radio contact with the trainee. National Training Manager, Martin Stephens adds, “The beauty of a simulator is that if anything does go wrong, it’s simply a case of pressing restart, which cannot be done in a live site situation. It only takes around 5 – 7 days to get to a point where significant risk can be managed.” This is risk free training for both accredited and novice personnel . John Corcoran sums up, “There are clear safety and cost benefits to having this state-of-the-art technology and it’s an investment that Chepstow feels is worth making to ensure risk-free, specialised training. This high level of expertise will not be limited to Chepstow’s own operators either as the company is able to offer a complete operator training service to other contractors and quarry businesses. Our aim is to inspire a change in mindset to the way ADT stability is viewed and managed.” Since the refreshed focus in 2015 on ADT stability and the support provided by CPI clients partners there has been an unimaginable improvement in both stability control along with mindsets and behaviour with all staff involved in our operations.

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Prestigious package for Hall Construction

Prestigious package for Hall Construction (Photos: VolvoCE)

package of eleven Volvo articulated haulers and a seventy-five tonne EC750E mass excavator have re-established a long standing relationship between Hall Construction Services Ltd of Rushyford, Co Durham and Volvo Construction Equipment. So far, the EC750E along with six A40G articulated haulers, have gone to work on a five year overburden removal project to expose seams of high purity gypsum in an open cast mine on the outskirts of Newark in Nottinghamshire, where up to 2.8Mm³ of material is expected to be excavated each year. A further five, slightly larger capacity Volvo A45Gs are on order to supplement the fleet on site which currently totals some twenty-eight items of mobile plant. “We’ve had many years of experience operating Volvo products in applications ranging from bulk muck shifting to coal extraction particularly in the north east of England and Scotland,” comments Managing Director, Stephen Hall. “They have a sound pedigree in terms of reliability and performance, with good residuals. Equally, Volvo has a strong support network throughout the country and this is important to us as we look to undertake nationwide projects such as this one in Newark. These factors together with a competitive package on offer were the deciding factors on opting for the latest Volvo products,” Stephen says.

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Hall-Construction-5xA40G-EC750E-600x300-webThe latest G-series haulers from Volvo meet the requirements of Stage IV final emissions legislation being powered by electronically controlled, six-cylinder turbo charged Volvo V-ACT diesel engines. These feature high torque at low engine speeds, resulting in good fuel efficiency, high performance, quicker engine response and less wear, in other words, long service life. Purpose built by Volvo, the engine is designed to exactly match the Volvo drive train, ensuring the best use of power and torque, even in tough working conditions. Delivering exceptional fuel efficiency, it is matched to a torque converter with built-in lock-up function and fitted with a fully automatic fast adaptive transmission. The rest of the Volvo designed and built powertrain has been reinforced to cope with the higher torque output of the engine.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY With carrying capacities of 39 and 41 tonnes respectively, the A40G and A45G haulers can attain a maximum speed of 53kph for fast and productive cycle times. To maximise the volume capability of the trucks due to the friable nature of the overburden material on the Newark site, Hall Construction has added 300mm side extensions to the truck bodies, increasing the cubic metre capacity to handle five passes from a 5.7m³ bucket. The haulers are also fitted with CareTrack as standard which is Volvo’s telematics system that enables remote monitoring of a wide range of machine functions (eg. location, fuel consumption, service reminders, etc) thereby optimizing customer operations. The new EC750E is a 75-tonne class crawler excavator that offers the perfect combination of power and stability to handle a higher capacity in any application. Building on the successful legacy of the EC700 which was originally launched in 2005, the EC750E features advanced fuel efficiency technology, ensuring an extremely responsive operation for maximum productivity and profitability. Powered by a Volvo 16-litre Stage IV diesel engine developing 508 nett hp, the EC750E offers innovative electro-hydraulic technology, delivering greater operator control and productivity. Equipped in mass excavation configuration, the EC750E delivered to Hall Construction sports a 5.7m³ bucket fitted to the end of a 6.6m boom and a 2.9m dipper arm giving generous digging dimensions. For example, the machine’s forward reach measures 11.46m with a maximum digging

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depth of 7.21metres. The machine’s practical load over height is an impressive 7m and bucket breakout force 383kN in power max mode. Hall Construction Services Limited was established in 1986 by brothers Stephen and Neville Hall who continue to have an active role in the management of the business. The company, whilst working on projects throughout the United Kingdom, has maintained its roots by continuing to have its head office based in County Durham, North East England. The family run business has over 30 years of experience in undertaking a wide range of construction and civil engineering projects from earthwork and seadefence schemes to complex multi-million pound design and build projects. Halls are ideally placed to bring a wealth of expertise, professionalism and value-engineered solutions, combining tangible cost-savings, high quality project completion and a widely experienced workforce. Volvo Construction Equipment markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in Great Britain. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

A package of eleven Volvo articulated haulers and a seventy-five tonne EC750E mass excavator have re-established a long standing relationship between Hall Construction Services Ltd of Rushyford, Co Durham and Volvo Construction Equipment. (Photos: VolvoCE)

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Caterpillar and Fortescue Moving Forward with Expansion of Autonomous Truck Fleet in Australia

Caterpillar and Fortescue Moving Forward with Expansion of Autonomous Truck Fleet in Australia (Photos: Caterpillar)

aterpillar and Fortescue Metals Group have reached agreement for the expansion of Cat® Command for Hauling at Fortescue’s iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This will include retrofitting approximately 100 Cat 793F and 789D and

The Command for Hauling system is built on a foundation of the other Cat MineStar™ System capability sets, Fleet, Terrain, Detect and Health, which will be utilized across the mobile equipment fleet, including support equipment and light vehicles. Caterpillar is working closely with Fortescue, Thiess Contractors, and the Cat dealer in Western Australia, WesTrac, to provide a solution for managing, operating and supporting Cat MineStar System and Command for Hauling. „Caterpillar is pleased to build on the success we have had working with Fortescue to implement autonomous mining solutions,” said Jean Savage, Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for the Surface Mining &

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Technology Division. “Working with all the partners, we look forward to growing the entire MineStar suite of technology products throughout Fortescue’s operations and working with them to drive process efficiency, increase productivity, lower cost per tonne and enhance safety.” Nev Power, chief executive officer of Fortescue said, “Fortescue values the strategic relationship developed with Cat since 2012, as autonomous haulage technology has been implemented at our Solomon Hub, achieving a 20 per cent improvement in productivity. We will continue to work together to ensure the next stage successfully builds on the safety, productivity and efficiency gains we have achieved so far.”

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Caterpillar and Fortescue Moving Forward with Expansion of Autonomous Truck Fleet in Australia (Photos: Caterpillar)

“By harnessing leading edge technology, supporting the skills development of our workforce and collaborating with our suppliers, we will continue to deliver ongoing cost reductions, ensuring we remain at the lowest end of the global cost curve,” Power said.

Fortescue and Caterpillar have collaborated to integrate autonomous haulage at the Solomon Hub operations since the first half of 2013. During this time, Fortescue’s autonomous haulage fleet has expanded to 56 Cat 793F CMD trucks. In August, the Fortescue autonomous fleet surpassed the milestone of 400 million tonnes safely hauled since the launch of the system.

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Metso Corporation:

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Metso makes screening media change-outs safer and faster with a new attachment system

Metso makes screening media changeouts safer and faster with a new attachment system (Photos: Metso Corporation)

wntime is costly for screens in minerals processing and aggregates production. Metso‘s new hammerless attachment system for screening media provides safer installation, faster removal and maximized uptime. Metso is introducing a new attachment system for its Trellex(TM) screening media that offers increased productivity and makes media change-outs safer and faster than with traditional systems. Up until now, the removal of worn-out pin and sleeve screening media modules has been a time-consuming and potentially unsafe undertaking. Metso‘s innovative new attachment system improves worker safety during changeouts. There is no need to use a hammer when installing and removing screening media. The specially developed pins can be screwed into place as well as removed using an impact driver. Accidents that occur when pins that are stuck get torn off by force can be avoided. In addition to

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improved safety, the new attachment system cuts the change-out time considerably, resulting in higher uptime and productivity. „In the past year, we‘ve launched the web-based Screen planner wear monitoring system and invested in screening media manufacturing capacity. The introduction of the hammerless attachment system is yet another step we are taking to help our screening media customers minimize downtime and maximize productivity,“ says Claes Larsson, Global Product Manager for Screening Media at Metso.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The new attachment system is currently available as a standard option for Trellex(TM) 305PS screening media in the most common build heights (40 mm - 60 mm), and will soon be introduced for additional build heights.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Claes Larsson Global Product Manager Screening Media, Metso Tel. +46 70 558 25 73 e-mail claes.larsson@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President Global Communications, Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212 helena.marjaranta@metso.com

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Metso Corporation 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 Helsinki, Finland, and had sales of about EUR 2.6 billion in 2016. Metso employs over 11,000 people in more than 50 countries. Expect results.

Metso makes screening media change-outs safer and faster with a new attachment system (Photos: Metso Corporation)

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Metso welcomes HOLT CAT to Texas distributor network

etso continues to strengthen its North American distributor network with the latest addition of HOLT CAT®, based in San Antonio, Texas.

Metso is introducing a new attachment system for itsHOLT CAT® will offer Metso‘s crushing and screening products to the contractor and recycling segments, covering 118 counties in south, central, north and east Texas. The agreement was signed in June, 2017. „We are extremely happy to welcome HOLT CAT to the Metso distributor community,“ said Ben Hansbury, vice president of Distribution Sales at Metso. „With HOLT CAT‘s industry experience and acknowledged commitment to creating customer value, we know they can provide Metso equipment users with superior service. This partnership strengthens our distributor channel in Texas, one of our key markets in the United States.“

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„We are looking forward to the opportunity to represent Metso in our region,“ said Evan Creson, vice president of machine sales at HOLT CAT. „Metso is an established manufacturer known for its high level of quality, innovation and support. Adding Metso‘s portfolio complements and diversifies our product range, and will help us to provide even more value-added solutions that enable our customers to bring progress to our world.“

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY HOLT CATÂŽ is the largest Caterpillar dealer in the United States, operating in south, central, north and east Texas. Established in 1933, HOLT sells, services and rents Cat equipment, engines and generators for construction, mining, industrial, petroleum and agricultural applications. HOLT sells used Caterpillar equipment worldwide and fabricates its own line of custom engineered products, including root plows and water tankers. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Nayles Bakke Distribution Manager, Southtwest USA, Metso Tel. +1 630 235 0128 e-mail nayles.bakke@metso.com Stephanie Kaminski Head of Marketing and Communications North America, Metso Corporation Tel. + 1 412 269 5298 e-mail stephanie.kaminski@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President, Global Communications Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

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Distribution manager Nayles Bakke from Metso presents the new distribution partner HOLT with a model of a Lokotrack mini crusher. From left: Buck Pate, technical services manager at HOLT; Nayles Bakke, Metso; Evan Creson, VP, Machine Sales South at HOLT; J.K. Baxter Senior, VP, Machine Sales at HOLT. (Photos: Metso Corporation)

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Metso Corporation:

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Metso presented latest innovations for the mining industry at Perumin 2017

Metso has around 260 specialists in Peru and operates a Service Center in Arequipa (Photos: Metso Corporation)

t Perumin, one of the main mining exhibitions in Latin America, Metso introduced its latest innovations for exceeding the mining industry‘s efficiency, productivity, and sustainability targets. Perumin 2017 tokk place in Arequipa, Peru, on September 18-22.

„Perumin is a strategically important event bringing together decision-makers and influencers from the mining industry in the region. We have showcased our latest differentiators, covering both equipment delivering profitable, long-term solutions, as well as services that significantly improve plant availability. Our team of most experienced specialists were keen to discuss these topics and the major trends shaping the industry,“ says Aldo Cermenati, senior vice president for the Pacific Rim market area at Metso.

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At Metso‘s booth, visitors to Perumin had the possibility to learn about the Metso‘s offering, ranging from energyefficient, heavy-duty MDR350 mill discharge slurry pumps and patented Energy-Saving Idlers (ESI) to variety of mining applications. Metso also took part in number of technical presentations, panel discussions and „Lunch-and-learn“ sessions covering the latest themes and trends in minerals processing.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Metso Peru has been serving the local mining industry for nearly 30 years. In Arequipa, Metso operates a Service Center. Altogether Metso has around 260 specialists in Peru helping mining and aggregates industry customers increase profits, improve operational efficiency, and reduce risks by utilizing Metsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s unique knowledge, experienced people, and innovative solutions to find new ways of growing together.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Macarena Vallejo Head of Marketing and Communications Pacific Rim, Metso Corporation tel.: +56 9 6236 0450 email: macarena.vallejo@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President, Global Communications Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212 Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

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The MDR350 slurry pump will be on display at the Metso booth at Perumin 2017. Designed especially for mill circuits, the MDR350 pump is made of natural rubber and high-chrome steel, enabling sustained performance and maximum durability for wear components (Photos: Metso Corporation)

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Sandvik Commando DC130Ri:

Sandvik Mining and Construction

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Compact versatility with excellent references – both above and below ground

A total of five Sandvik drill rigs are used at Sächsische Sandsteinwerke. Two, a Commando DC302 and a Commando DC130Ri, are currently used for block extraction on different beds in the Lohmgrund quarry. (Photos: Sandvik)

he mobile Sandvik top hammer drill rig has carved out a career that its developers could scarcely have dreamt of. Since its launch last year, the new Commando DC130Ri model from Sandvik has demonstrated its impressive versatility in a wide range of demanding applications both above and below ground. The ambitious home builder in Scandinavia is no different to anyone else when it comes to having a cellar. In solid rock this is no mean feat – and simply too expensive if you have to bring in large top hammer drill rigs to do the job. Almost three decades ago, resourceful development engineers came up with a solution to this cost-benefit conflict in the form of a mobile, lightweight and easy-to-handle drill rig called Commando, which proved to be extremely popular. Construction firms quickly began using it for foundation drilling, trenching, shaft drilling and roofbolting. The Commando has proven its strength in the secondary crushing of boulders in quarries, while in engineered stone applications its clean line drilling is synonymous with efficient block extraction.

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Drilling operative Andreas Krause skilfully steers the four-wheel drive Commando DC130Ri up the steep ramp to its working bed using the remote control. (Photos: Sandvik)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Uwe Jahr (left) and Andreas Krause are unanimous in their positive assessment of the performance of the Sandvik drill rigs in their quarries. (Photos: Sandvik)

Uwe Jahr, Head of Extracting and Production, explains the reasons for the company‘s loyalty to the brand: „We tried out other brands, but none of them met the expectations that we had following our experiences with Sandvik equipment. Furthermore, Sandvik has stood by our side as a flexible partner even in times of economic uncertainty.“ This mutual solidarity has been of benefit to both parties. The most recent example of this is the new Commando DC130Ri.

Engineered stone for Princes and Kings The restoration of the Frauenkirche in Dresden is just one of many prestige projects that fills the order books of Sächsische Sandsteinwerke in Pirna, whose Elbe sandstone remains a popular engineered stone product. Deliveries for the Berlin City Palace are currently the main focus of the company‘s mining activities. The Lohmen quarry and five other quarries between Bad Schandau and Pirna supply different varieties of this much sought-after natural stone. Sächsische Sandsteinwerke GmbH operates the quarries with expert knowledge of the quarrying process and skilled craftsmanship in the mechanical and manual processing of the extracted raw blocks. The traditional construction material is quarried to meet specific requirements. For the City Palace project, coarse-grained sandstone from Lohmen is preferred along with the slightly softer stone from the quarry in Reinhardtsdorf. Sandvik drill rigs are the main players in the block extraction process. The operator‘s plant currently includes five of these rigs. Two of them – a Commando DC302 and a brand-new Commando DC130Ri – are currently being used on different beds in the Lohmen quarry The Commando DC130Ri delivers incredible off-road capability and versatility for vertical and horizontal line drilling.

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The machine‘s optimised centre of gravity means it can reach even steep slopes without any problems. Drilling operative Andreas Krause skilfully and quickly steers the agile three-tonne machine up the steep ramp to its working bed using the remote control. He then extends the front legs and drills a series of vertical blast holes. It takes just two to three minutes for him to sink a blast hole with water flush and move on to the next one. Having already been familiar with the machine‘s predecessor, the Commando DC125, getting to grips with the intelligent newcomer was no problem to him. „Operation is slightly different, but Preparation for transport. Sandstone from Saxony is a much sought-after product. The Lohmgrund quarry is currently supplying large quantities of material to Berlin. (Photos: Sandvik)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY SSafety and contingency measures underground: Commando drill rigs play an important role at the potash mine in Teutschenthal. (Photos: Sandvik)

up the closed areas and widened them for subsequent backfilling. The new Commando DC130Ri top hammer drill rig quickly demonstrated its performance enhancements when used underground. Equipped with a highly energyefficient hydraulic hammer, ergonomic controls and dust extraction, the new Commando is an impressive machine, even when breaking through occasional clay veins. The feed-percussion follow-up for the automatic adjustment of the drilling energy to varying rock conditions compared with basic rotary drilling during driving quickly paid for itself. The roll-over drill feed delivers flexibility in areas that are difficult to access. Another welcome feature is the much neater hosing and electrical wiring on the boom of the DC130Ri compared with its predecessor.

just a couple of hours of training were enough to master the machine.“ The drill operative appreciates his clever assistant, which features a roll-over system that delivers significant time savings when drilling horizontal holes.

Too many voids in the wrong places – but not any more

Holes for blasting are placed at the removal hot-spots in each layer. The dust seal is positioned close to the wall and thus makes a clean job of air-flushed drilling. Blasting is then performed to widen voids or to access closed chambers. Blasting technician Alexander Ackermann skilfully manoeuvres both types of Commando – the 125 and the 130 – to the next deployment location on the quarry bed using the remote control. The older 125 models offer impressive reliability, while the new model ensures brand loyalty thanks to features for improved utility value and comfort. Yes, there may be a difference in operation

The former potash mine in Teutschenthal in the Saalekreis district is currently operated as a stowage mine for non-mining mineral waste. Backfilling of the voids created in the course of room-and-pillar mining is important for safety reasons. The rock burst of September 1996, which led to the collapse of the entire eastern part of the potash mine, was a catastrophe that must not be repeated, and this has expedited the process of systematically backfilling these voids. The company charged with this task is GTS Grube Teutschenthal Sicherungs GmbH & Co. KG. To access the closed chambers and tunnels during the backfilling process, the operator called on the expertise of TS BAU GMBH. Armed with the required background knowledge and supported by three mobile Sandvik drill rigs – two Commando DC125 models and one of its successors, the DC130 – the experts opened

Use below ground: Holes for blasting are placed in each layer in order to be able to access and backfill closed chambers. (Photos: Sandvik)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Commando DC130Ri: The better collective placement of the hydraulics and optimised location of the electrical cabinet have allowed the hosing and electrical wiring to be significantly reduced. (Photos: Sandvik)

also available to users in the three-tonne class. Experts from a wide range of application areas agree that the Commando DC130Ri represents a significant upgrade in utility value compared with its predecessor. Looking back at its original development goal, it is clear that the Commando has enjoyed a meteoric rise, and we haven‘t yet reached the end of Commando evolution 1.

– but the intelligent control systems make it easy for experts to bring the Commando DC130Ri with four-wheel drive undercarriage into position. The intelligent drilling control system provides assistance during drilling. The experienced blasting technician appreciates the ability to change all drilling parameters during drilling if necessary, not to mention the improved performance of the new Commando. TS-BAU site manager Jürgen Schrade has nothing but good things to say about his experiences with „his Commando“. Other suitable underground drill rigs would have cost his company a lot more and offered a lot less flexibility. Thus he has three compact and versatile models for underground use, which are also suitable for many other applications once this job is finished. That is his vision for the future. But first, there‘s plenty of work to do underground.

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Jürgen Schrade and Alexander Ackermann are impressed with the Commando range. They also praise the advice and service provided by the Sandvik team in Germany, represented at the meeting by Drill Rig Sales Manager Olaf Gruner (from left to right). (Photos: Sandvik)

Positive feedback from a wide variety of users In practice it is clear that Sandvik reliability comes not only from the products themselves, but also from the advice, sales and service provided by the German Sandvik drilling technology experts. While the qualities of the new Commando DC130Ri speak for themselves, this positive assessment has certainly helped the market launch of the improved all-rounder. Some of its state-ofthe-art functions, such as intelligent engine control, have until now only been found on larger drill rigs, but are now

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Vogelsberger Basaltwerk GmbH & Co. KG:

Sandvik Mining and Construction

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Uncompromising secondary crushing

Plant premises with decision-makers: VBW is investing step-by-step in modernising its processing while retaining the existing process. (Photos: Sandvik)

here is no hiding their enthusiasm when the “decision makers” at Vogelsberger Basaltwerk GmbH & Co. KG, VBW, describe their latest addition. The optimally designed Sandvik CS550 installed at the plant in February is a powerful and reliable highthroughput unit that delivers precision and quality at the secondary crushing stage. The Büdingen-Rinderbügen quarry in Wetteraukreis, Germany, has been supplying the basalt that is characteristic of the Vogelsberg landscape since 1963. The basalt is currently quarried and reduced to gravel, chippings and fine flint, as well as crushed sand, by Vogelsberger Basaltwerk GmbH & Co. KG, VBW, part of the Dressler Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH group of companies. The group, now managed by second generation members Fritz Dressler and Klaus Dressler, is regarded as one of the leading names in construction planning, civil engineering, road construction and development. The group has also secured added value in materials production through its raw materials subsidiary VBW, under the slogan „Der Ursprung des

Bauens - The birthplace of construction“. The basalt grit is used by VBW to produce construction materials to meet the requirements of several customers in the region.

The process starts with the filling of the primary crusher and concludes with the production of high-quality gravel, chippings and crushed sand. (Photos: Sandvik)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Timely alternative: an optimal secondary crusher solution was found for the plant when the CS550 was launched on the market. The powerful cone crusher is ideal for applications in the 700 to 750 t/h range. In addition to flexibility and sheer tonnage, the model offers advanced automation features and ease of maintenance for maximum productivity and uptime. (Photos: Sandvik)

Bernd Krempel joined Dressler as co-director at the beginning of 2016. One of his most important tasks, together with operations manager Dieter Pracht and foreman Heiko Schlögel, is continuous optimization of the basalt plant process. The first step of the modernization programme was to replace the secondary stage crusher – a 1650 cone crusher that had been in operation since 1984 – with the aim of improving capacity and product quality. Always satisfied with the service and support from Sandvik, VBW’s decision makers favoured replacing the crusher with a Sandvik CH-series Hydrocone, even though they knew this decision would also impact operation of their primary crusher. However, at just the right time for VBW, Sandvik announced the new CS550 that was even more ideal for their requirements.

A perfect fit

of familiar components from the proven CH crushers and operates at higher pressure levels compared to traditional CS-crushers, has low-maintenance and many safety features and is less sensitive to material feed variations, for example, a secondary crusher from the CH series. The reliable and powerful secondary crusher with its high reduction ratio comes with a completely redesigned crusher chamber, which essentially guarantees the enhanced quality demanded at the secondary crushing stage. To meet the demands of the customers, the C (coarse) crushing chamber is designed for intake of materials with a feed size of up to 350 mm, while the EC (extra coarse) crushing chamber can handle up to 430 mm. German customers were given the first opportunity to inspect the new crusher at close hand at an event in September 2016, when Bernd Krempel and Dieter Pracht where able to closely monitor the assembly and disassembly of the CS550 that was on show. Already impressed by the well thought-out design, which gave an indication of the potential productivity and simplified maintenance and servicing, any final doubts they might have had were quickly dispelled when making process simulations with Generous intake of crushed material of up to 350 mm in feed size. (Photos: Sandvik)

Just to recommend, never mind purchase, a brand new innovation requires a deep, mutual trust. With no lack in trust between the consultancy partner, stationary crusher specialist Hubertus Kirschbaum from Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s sales team in Essen and those involved at VBW, the advice was spot on. Results of quarry testing in Sweden of the preseries models of the brand new Sandvik CS550 spoke for themselves. This latest, innovative cone crusher from the 500- series not only complements the two existing Sandvik CH550 and CH540 models, it’s also an ideal alternative for the popular CH660. The Sandvik CS550 uses a range

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Hubertus Kirschbaum explains the modern crusher control system. It optimises operation and adapts the crusher optimally to suit different operating conditions. (Photos: Sandvik)

downstream CS550 manages with just 80 to 130 of its 330 kW.“ A major change compared to the previous situation, since the old crusher always required the 250 kW that was provided. Why is this possible? Because the modern IE3 motor only draws as much energy as it needs. Depending on the feed material, as well as the defined throw and the closed side setting, the crusher can handle up to 700 tonnes per hour.

Sandvik‘s Plant Designer program, featuring data from their own basalt. The crusher was commissioned, and installed in February 2017 as a replacement for VBW‘s outdated predecessor (1650 crusher).

Putting theory into practice

The CS550 is currently set to operate in low output mode, due to the primary crusher limitation. Operators select the smallest possible throw of 24 mm to suit the situation at hand. Even at this level, the plant is achieving a 20 percent

Successful team: Hubertus Kirschbaum, Managing Director Bernd Krempel, Deputy Operations Manager Heiko Schlögel and Operations Manager Dieter Pracht (from left to right) underline their effective development collaboration. They have remained in regular contact even since the new CS550 secondary crusher was commissioned, thus faithfully extending their cooperation. (Photos: Sandvik)

The eminent suitability of the CS550 as a viable alternative to the CH-series for secondary stage crushing at VBW quickly became clear. The large C-chamber intake to match the jaw crusher in the primary stage quickly „swallows“ the crushed material of 250 to 350 mm in feed size, and thus offers the possibility to produce large volumes of the final grain fractions even at the secondary stage, while ensuring a high reduction ratio and an excellent shape of the end product. Between 250 and 300 tonnes of material per hour can be processed, with seemingly no effort, to the target particle size of 0/56 mm, with the proportion of the preferred particle size of < 32 mm being around 80 percent. The wide range of additional settings, together with additional, larger throws of 24/28/32, 32/36/40 and 40/44/48 mm provides excellent processing flexibility if this should be needed. The reduction of fine material that is required is a strikingly positive feature compared to the old crusher. The Sandvik CS550 also clearly meets VBW’s requirements in terms of oversized particles (>32/X). „It‘s quite the guzzler!“, says Managing Director Bernd Krempel happily after just a few weeks’ operation, which he describes as being the first successful step in their modernization step, which will undoubtedly be followed by more: „There is still more potential. We are pushing our primary crusher to its performance limits and the

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY increase in production following the upgrade. However, this will only work if all of the plant components keep pace. This is not a problem for the downstream vertical shaft crusher that is used for producing fine grit, since it is now supplied with the perfect secondary material from which to produce the required 5/8 fraction. Rough final grain fractions of up to 32 mm can be removed directly after the secondary crusher thanks to their outstanding quality and classified in accordance to the required spectra.

setting of the primary crusher – with a negative impact on the throughput of the overall process. This means that – at least in terms of capacity – a similar production increase in operation with the same target particle size would not have been possible.“

Overall, the new secondary crushing stage therefore allows a more efficient process with a significant reduction in the recirculating load, while at the same time relieving the tertiary stage of some of its load. This allows the operators more time to quality assure the product. This was an essential element of the modernization plan.

Of course, the Sandvik CS550 comes as standard with a modern crusher control system. It uses Sandvik‘s latest automation and control system and is state-of-the-art in terms of automation and machine/process control of the crusher, supplying a wealth of valuable data. It optimizes operation in correlation to throughput and reduction ratio and adapts the crusher to suit different operating conditions, thereby ensuring that an optimum level of consumption is always achieved in terms of energy efficiency. The Hydroset system regulates the positioning of the main shaft and at the same time offers overload protection to permit the passage of uncrushable items.

The question now is whether this would have been possible to the same extent if they were using a CH-series cone crusher, as had originally been planned. „More than likely not“, explains Hubertus Kirschbaum: „Our Sandvik CH660 has certainly successfully demonstrated its outstanding qualities many times when it comes to processing. In this case, however, the feed size would have needed to be reduced to 250 to 280 mm. This could only have been achieved by adjusting the closed side

Automation, control and ease of access

Animation of CS550 in the quarry. (Photos: Sandvik)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Service partnership paves the way As already mentioned, VBW and Sandvik were once again in contact when it came to the new secondary crusher in terms of the replacement investment, not least because of their longstanding service partnership. However, service of the future will not look the same as it did in the past - the new digital possibilities will change the face of the collaboration. However, the partnership itself will continue to endure, because solutions like this that are designed to make everyday working life more convenient are highly valued by those in the business. The ease of maintenance and servicing of all Sandvik 500-serie crushers delivers this trump card. For example, backing compound is no longer used when installing the crushing chamber, making them much easier to replace when needed - particularly since a Sandlock lifting device is available to make replacement of the cone and crushing mantle significantly easier and safer. Inspection openings in the lower section, manufactured from polyurethane, simplify access to trouble spots and an offline filter system ensures permanent lubricant filtration. The quality of the lubricating oil can thus be consistently maintained “as new” for years, despite the difficult environmental conditions. This in turn reduces wear on the main machine components and saves costly oil changes every year. The user-friendly operating concept of the motor is enhanced by a hydraulically-operated pivoting motor base, which simplifies re-tensioning of the belts and it also keeps it at a constant tension.

Well equipped to meet demand Dressler’s rock and stone division has taken an important step for the future by investing in the Sandvik CS550 secondary crusher for VBW and, since February, is therefore in a much better position to meet increased demand, demonstrated by an impressive 20 percent

Technical data CS550 Max. throughput capacity Max. feed size Configurations of crushing mantle Configurations of crushing cone

700 t/h F100=432 mm; CSS 200 mm EC and C 330 kW

Side setting

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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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increase in throughput capacity, even with the remaining limitations in terms of the overall concept. The higher reduction ratio in the secondary stage means more final product to bypass tertiary crushing and less recirculation results in reduced wear and less downtime. These advantages are warmly welcomed by VBW, who see themselves as being in a partnership-based development collaboration with Sandvik to further develop this incredibly strong newcomer.

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NEW SANDVIK WX6500 SCREENING MEDIA:

Sandvik Mining and Construction

Essen | Germany

NCC INDUSTRY IMPRESSED BY THE LIFETIME AND ACCURACY OF NEW SANDVIK WX6500 SCREENING MEDIA

CC Industry in Södra Sandby, Sweden has experienced dramatic results with new Sandvik WX6500 screening media. After nearly a year, the company’s first test panels are still in place and performing reliable fine screening.

NCC Industry’s Stone Materials division has long chosen rubber screening media over wire mesh. The choice is crucial in Södra Sandby, where abrasive quartzite produces excessive wear on metal components. Yet despite its preference, the company has struggled to find a long-term rubber solution for fine screening. A turning point came when Elna Hovén, Product Manager Screening Media at Sandvik, approached NCC Industry about a full-scale test of Sandvik WX6500. Specifically designed for fine screening in the 2–32 mm range, the new rubber media was presented as a light, thin, and yet highly durable alternative.

EASY TO INSTALL BUT SURPRISINGLY STRONG NCC Industry agreed to try Sandvik WX6500 on a Mogårdshammar FH C 2172/3 screen, which would receive a feed size of up to 32 mm from a Svedala H6800 crusher. Five panels with 26 mm holes were delivered as rolls and installed on the upper deck in summer 2016. “The outer dimensions of this screen are big, but it’s a very tight fit inside,” says Klinte. “The WX6500 was thin and very easy to roll out, which makes a difference when there’s little space between the decks.”

“When I first saw Sandvik WX6500, I really wondered about the thinness of it,” says NCC Industry Supervisor Magnus Klinte. “With the aggressive raw material we have, I thought it would wear out directly.”

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Klinte also notes that the panels could be installed with a much higher tension than other rubber media, producing a drumskin-like fit that benefits the screening result. “The material is thin, but you can get a lot rougher with it,” he explains. “Media in standard materials with the same thickness can’t be installed with the same amount of tension.”

ALMOST ONE YEAR WITHOUT MEDIA CHANGES The real revelation, however, came the first time the test installation was inspected. “There was so little wear,” says Klinte, “that you could still see the structural markings from the manufacturing process.” Now, nearly one year later, around 285,000 metric tons have been fed to the Sandvik WX6500 panels. This far exceeds the 30,000 metric tons that would have been achievable with wire mesh. Nonetheless, the media is in excellent shape. “It’s still going strong,” Klinte remarks. “I’m surprised every time I look into the screen.” Combined with the ease of installation, this durability means further ways to extend the media life. When the panels at the feed end of the deck eventually begin to

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wear, they can be removed and reinstalled at the far end, where they take less of a beating. “If you remove a wire mesh panel, you won’t be able to reuse it. It’s sharp, nasty, and complicated to get off in one piece—and even if you could it would be a struggle to get it tight again,” Klinte explains. “WX6500 is light, flexible and absolutely perfect to reuse on the screen.” “The Sandvik WX6500 was thin and very easy to roll out, which makes a difference when there’s little space between the decks.” “We do both weekly and monthly checks of the finished product for our CE declaration, and Sandvik WX6500 does a perfect job.”

LESS BLINDING, PEGGING, AND NOISE Product lifetime, of course, is only valuable if the media achieves results. NCC Industry has found that Sandvik WX6500 provides highly accurate sizing, ensuring a finished product with the desired maximum dimension of 32 mm.

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“The material is so thin that it really doesn’t plug, so we have no problems with the blinding and pegging that you get with thicker media,” Klinte says. “We do both weekly and monthly checks of the finished product for our CE declaration, and WX6500 does a perfect job.”

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The problem-free sizing makes the media popular with operators, who also experience 50 percent less noise compared to wire mesh. “Our plant is indoors to contain the silica dust,” Klinte says, “so any improvement in noise levels makes a big difference.”

THE WAY FORWARD FOR FINE SCREENING As a former service technician, Klinte likes the balance of performance and ease of use offered by Sandvik WX6500. “I’m happy about the lifetime, but I also like the fact that it’s so worker-friendly and easy to change,” he says. “For anyone running wire mesh, this is going to be a big change.” These factors together mean long-term economy, which is why Klinte is convinced that NCC Industry will continue using Sandvik WX6500 after the test batch retires. “Downtime is expensive, and reprocessing if the media breaks down is very expensive,” he says. “With this media, I think Sandvik has found the right way forward.

SANDVIK WX6500 SCREENING MEDIA • Screening duty: Intermediate and final • Max feed size: 20-70 (0,8-2,7”) • Separation: 2-32 (0,1-1,25”) • Application: Dry • Dewatering: No • Deck design: Cambered • Panel type: Tensioned • Material: Rubber • Aperture: Punched • Fastening: Cross- or lenght tensioned

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New Keestrack B3e jaw crusher:

Keestrack N.V.

Bilzen | Belgien

E-mobile all-rounder

With an operating weight of barely 30 tonnes (acc. to options) and a transport width of approx. 2,60 m the hybrid jaw crusher Keestrack B3e is optimised for onsite contractor jobs with frequent dislocations. (Photos: Keestrack)

t the MATEXPO in Belgium Keestrack presented the diesel electric B3e jaw crusher, a hybrid variant of its successful model deployed on building sites and recycling. All specific advantages of the track-mounted 30-tonne machine are preserved – budgetconscious operators can now benefit from lower maintenance costs and the opportunities for operating subsequently connected units cost-effectively. Mit seinen hochkompakten Transportabmessungen, eiIts extremely compact transport dimensions, low transport weight and state-of-the-art jaw, 1000x600-mm width, have enabled Keestrack to set real standards in recent years with the B3 (formerly “Argo”) among 30-tonne jaw crushers. Even smaller exploitation operators appreciate the crushing capacity of the machine, which continuously delivers top-quality results of up to max. 300 t/h, thanks to gap widths of 45 – 170 mm (C.S.S.) that can be adjusted hydraulically at any time, the patented “non-stop system” with overload protection and innovative wear monitoring. Keestrack’s B3, without support legs, has no trouble keeping up with the work on building sites and in quarries and, thanks to the robustly constructed tracks and the excellent chassis construction, it can also be deployed on challenging surfaces.

sensing hydraulic control guarantees low consumption rates of the 160 kW Volvo diesel engine (tier 4f). With its main discharge conveyor, primary screen discharge conveyor or adjustable overband magnets (optional), partial electrification relates to those components, for which the electric drive realises actual fuel savings but above all improvements in both operational safety and maintenance costs. A compact, lightweight 42.5 kVA onboard generator supplies the power, which on the one hand further reduces the diesel operating speed (1500 rev./min), and on the other also reduces cooling requirements, risks of leakage and maintenance costs because the elimination of hydraulic motors and corresponding pipework. The reduced piping means that the Keestrack B3e now has 100 litres less hydraulic fluid, which pays off at every fluid change interval.

It is precisely these all-round characteristics, which have also made the machine very popular in the rental sector, and has prompted us to preserve these. At the introduction, the diesel electric Keestrack B3e has a similar crusher, heavy-duty vibrating primary screen and tracks drive are all diesel-hydraulically driven, and Keestrack’s own load-

The Keestrack B3e offers direct fuel savings and operating cost advantages when driving a subsequently connected electrical screening unit (e.g. the Keestrack K2e) or a stockpile conveyor (connected load: 32 A (17.5 kW). With merely 4 to 5 litres increased consumption in

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The main belt conveyor of the Keestrack B3e is driven by a 5.5 kW electric drum motor. (Photos: Keestrack)

compound operations, Keestrack assesses that immediate benefits can be derived thanks to a higher added value through high-quality end-products or a clearly higher stockpiling capacity when operated by a single individual. While the dimensions, weight and equipment are largely identical to the diesel-hydraulic system, Keestrackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hybrid B3e positions itself equally impressively as a profitable construction-site crusher for rapid relocation, even for small batches. For higher performance demands or operators with access to cost-effective electrical power, Keestrack is offering its new fully hybrid jaw crusher B4e (max. 49 t operating weight). In this case, a 110 kW electric

motor is responsible for driving the 1100x700 mm crusher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and in addition an electrical 55 kW motor/pump unit powers all the hydraulic components (stroke and traction hydraulics). Similarly, the Keestrack B4e can be operated entirely from the mains supply, which Keestrack believes can achieve considerable savings in energy costs of up to 70 %. In mobile applications in the field, the on-board combination of 242 kW diesel engine and 225 kVA generator powers the machine, which provides a guarantee to the operator of full flexibility and high investment security on resale.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Keestrack N.V. Marcel Kerkhofs Marketing Manager Tel.: +32 (0)89 51 58 51 Email: marketing@keestrack.net

The electrical cabinet of the Keestrack B3e offers good access and the external plugout for downstream screeners or stackers. (Photos: Keestrack)

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The exhibition grounds from above. The 10th anniversary of this trade exhibition was celebrated in the MHI quarry in Nieder-Ofleiden. (Photos: Mario Jeschke)

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Milestoneexpo achieves records The 10th steinexpo closed with a fantastic success. The objective of the organizers of this quarry demonstration exhibition, which ran from 30 August until 2 September 2017, was to once more achieve the same number of visitors as in 2014 (44,130) - in reality, these expectations were sensationally exceeded. The official number of visitors increased to 53,890 - a plus of 12% in comparison to 2014. Exhibitors commented favourably on the quality of the visitors, the good organization of the exhibition and confirmed the excellent discussions with experts. Furthermore, many of these led to surprisingly good orders. Due to the history of these events, which have been carried out every three years since 1990, everything suggested that the 10th jubilee exhibition would be a „milestoneexpo“.

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NEWS & REPORTS Great interest was shown in the official opening, despite the high summer temperatures in the restaurant marquee. (Photos: Bodo Wistinghausen)

exhibition to life with their own demonstrations. Not only the outdoor exhibitors made use of this effect, also suppliers in the pavilions benefited from it! The satisfaction ratings of the exhibitors were the highest, there where action dominated. To only be present with an information stand, and almost nothing tangible, bears the risk of simply being overlooked at this dynamic exhibition.

Who would have thought that? The organizers of the steinexpo did dream of a number of visitors, which would cross the magic barrier of 50,000. But it was a real surprise that the jump actually was that clear, something that could only be good for all of the 293 exhibitors (+15% in comparison to 2014), who exhibited in the MHI basalt quarry of Nieder-Ofleiden. The international name recognition, which the steinexpo has gained in the meantime, furthermore led to an increase of 75 foreign exhibitors. This, in turn, had a positive effect on the resonance in the international professional media, which ensured that the number of foreign visitors grew by about 23.5%. Exhibitors confirmed that they had many successful discussions with the visitors, 92% of whom came to the exhibition purely from a professional interest. The highest spontaneous interest was reserved for those exhibitors, who brought the basic concept of a living

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Fiery opening and large expectations on all sides Absolutely not to be overlooked was the official starting shot of the exhibition. Dr. Friedhelm Rese, the Managing Director of the exhibition, who was joined by leaders of the partner associations of the fair (VDMA, MIRO and VDBUM), opened the 10th steinexpo with a determined blow on the â&#x20AC;&#x17E;start buttonâ&#x20AC;&#x153;, which was especially audible and invisible. The latter initiated colourful pyrotechnic fireworks, which were greeted with spontaneous applause throughout the grounds. Everything ready for the start: A hearty handshake was exchanged by the association partners, Dieter Schnittjer (at the left, VDBUM), Joachim Schmid (2nd f.t.l.) and Christian Krauskopf (2nd f.t.r, both member of VDMA), Dr. Gerd Hagenguth (3rd f.t.r) and Dr. Olaf Enger (at the right, both from MIRO) and the Managing Director of the exhibition, Dr. Friedhelm Rese (middle), as they opened the steinexpo 2017. A colourful display of fireworks in the outer area, which was visible from far away, accompanied the opening. (Photos: Bodo Wistinghausen)

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NEWS & REPORTS Action ThinkBig! At the steinexpo. More than 400 students from Hessia were guests at this action. The many other students and trainees gave the exhibition a „young“ image. (Photos: gsz/steinexpo)

This was a good entrée for the lively hustle and bustle on all four exhibition days, which proved to be highly successful in the end.

Joint and individual demonstrations with a magnetic effect One of the exhibition highlights was the joint demonstration of a variety of construction machine brands, which was moderated on an hourly basis by the radio reporter Raoul Helmer. Corresponding brand experts were interviewed and provided information on precise technical details, which are interesting for cost- and performanceoptimized deployment. This has, in the meantime, become a steinexpo standard! However, the perfect backdrop, which was provided this time by Area A on the exhibition grounds, had not been seen before.

Furnished with an arena-like character and a public gallery, the offered demonstrations of realistic work processes in quarries proved, as expected, to be a magnet for visitors. At the perimeter of the deployment of classic, powerful steel machines, good explanations were offered on new IT features of this future-proof equipment, among which a remarkable number of first-time models were presented, during both the joint and the individual demonstrations. To be able to demonstrate all processes of an industrial sector does, however, demand quite a lot more. That is why this year‘s exhibitors provided convincing shows and performance demonstrations at all other areas of the exhibition grounds, which covered an overall surface of approximately 180,000 m² within the basalt quarry Nieder-Ofleiden. Breaking and sieving processes, for the preparation of stone, recycling materials, ground excavation etc, were shown in practice-oriented applications and in a way, which would meet with the approval of decisionmakers of the corresponding industrial sectors

Participants at the press conference. During the first, professional part of the information that was provided, the Managing Director of the exhibition, Dr. Friedhelm Rese (6th f.t.l), and Dr. Olaf Enger (MIRO, 5th f.t.l), Joachim Schmid (VDMA, 2nd f.t.l.) and Dieter Schnittjer (VDBUM, at the right), presented important facts on the exhibition and the situation in the sector. In conformity with the motto „rock the future“, motivated ‚gravel trainees‘ presented an up-to-date training film, for which they were rewarded with a helicopter flight. (Photos: gsz/steinexpo)

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Joint demonstrations in a perfect atmosphere, with professional moderation and an excellent view, thanks to a generously dimensioned platform. (Photos: gsz/ steinexpo)

and make comparisons for upcoming investment decisions easier.

The approval lay above expectations What does the number of interested visitors, which reached 53,890, say about the success of the exhibition? It does provide a good point of orientation, for the far-reaching acceptance that this exhibition achieved. A sure indication of the expectations of the organizers, which lay below the actual interest, was that „helmets“ were already sold out at the cash registers before noon. To ensure safe access for as many visitors as possible, reserve helmets were collected, which had been stored at locations outside of the fairgrounds . A random survey of visitors, which was carried out at the orders of the exhibition management, showed that almost 65% of the professional visitors were decision-makers (or involved in the decisionmaking process), of companies that operate Line-up for waving goodbye. A melancholy moment, which was especially touching in view of the perfect atmosphere. (Photos: gsz/steinexpo)

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quarries or gravel and sand pits, or that are interested as part of their operations in the construction or construction material sector. Approximately 20% of the visitors indicated that they work for construction or recycling companies, who are looking at their investment needs. Even craftsmen, who currently work with small machines and are interested in larger versions, discovered products, such as for instance pumps, tools, storage systems or extensions for their machines, which will ease their working day in the future. All of the surveyed visitors praised the completeness of the core offer, which radiated in the direction of the execution of construction works. Non-professionals from the region, in one surveyed case a group of architects that had visited the steinexpo out of pure interest, expressed respect for the exhibitors, who had patiently answered the questions of technical laymen. „Now we have a better understanding of what is happening in the sector“, clearly expresses their satisfied opinion. Seen from this angle, the steinexpo also is an event that actively contributes to a positive image of the sector. And also to be seen as part of this image context was „ThinkBig!“, an equally successful joint action for technically interested students visiting the exhibition, which recruited for relevant training professions.

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NEWS & REPORTS Line-up for waving goodbye. A melancholy moment, which was especially touching in view of the perfect atmosphere. (Photos: gsz/steinexpo)

With a visitor share of approximately 17,900 persons, Saturday once more turned out to be a „professional symposium“. Beyond the interested persons from the region (free participation by children of up to 14 years of age, who were accompanied by a grown up, were not counted in the visitor statistics), the share of professional visitors was still very high on this last exhibition day. A medium-sized stone quarry enterprise from Thuringia explained why that is so: „I could only come to the exhibition with my people on Saturday. A small company cannot afford to do without its production on a weekday, especially since we are experiencing high demand at the moment.“

The standards for the future are now still higher The high acceptance of the steinexpo in the market was emphasized once more by the end result. The exhibitors expressly praised the organization and flexibility of Geoplan GmbH, which had organized the exhibition. In all the exhibition phases, the tried

Team performance! The Managing Director of the exhibition and a part of his team, while waving goodbye during the traditional ‚bucket photo‘. Dr. Rese is satisfied and simultaneously relieved that the exhibition was able to handle all of the challenges (Photos: gsz/steinexpo)

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NEWS & REPORTS and tested planning and implementation team of the Technical University of Clausthal, under the management of Prof. Dr. Hossein Tudeshki and Thomas Hardebusch, ensured an orderly progress of the steinexpo, integrating every type of unplanned surprise in the ongoing processes with expertise and sensitivity. Taking a look back at the steinexpo 2017, the Managing Director Dr. Friedhelm Rese declares: „It was the most strenuous steinexpo that we have ever organized. In retrospect, I am proud of the entire team - jointly we were able to bring in this exhibition to a successful conclusion. I would like to thank all of the exhibitors, for their abiding trust in our exhibition concept. And I would like to thank the visitors for their interest in and attention to our offer, which is unique on the European continent.“ It is clear to us now that we have raised the bar for the 11th steinexpo higher once more. Nevertheless, we will make every effort to also master these expectations, during the next event at the MHI stone quarry in Nieder-Ofleiden, which is scheduled for the 26th to the 29th of August in 2020.“

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steinexpo From the 30th of August until the 2nd of September 2017, the 10th steinexpo was organized in the MHI basalt quarry in ‎Nieder-Ofleiden. The steinexpo, as the largest and most important stone quarry demonstration exhibition, celebrated its first opening in the quarry in Nieder-Ofleiden. This exhibition is organized at three-year intervals. Within the framework of spectacular live presentations, which were organized with an impressive stone quarry as a backdrop, manufacturers and dealers of construction and processing machines, utility vehicles and heavy goods vehicles, as well as facilities for raw material extraction and processing, demonstrated their high level of performance. A further focal point of the exhibition was the recycling of mineral construction materials. The steinexpo is organized by Geoplan GmbH, Iffezheim.

Milestoneexpo achieves records. (Photos: gsz/steinexpo)

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CASE Construction Equipment at STEINEXPO 2017:

CASE Construction Equipment Turin | Italy

CASE introduces new CX750D excavator for best in class productivity and maximum uptime

Bigger, stronger and faster - CASE streamlines heavy excavation line with all-new Stage IV/ Tier 4 Final model that replaces CX700B and CX800B. (Photos: CASE CE)

„Bigger, stronger and faster - CASE streamlines heavy excavation line with all-new Stage IV/ Tier 4 Final model that replaces CX700B and CX800B“ CASE Construction Equipment officially launched its new CX750D, the largest and most powerful machine in the CASE excavator range at Steinexpo, which took place in Europe’s biggest basalt quarry near to Homberg in Germany, from 30 August to 2 September.

Best in class productivity Like all D Series excavators, the CX750D has been built to achieve faster cycle times and to maximise productivity. An electronically controlled hydraulic pump and larger control and solenoid valves boost breakout forces, increase lifting strength and improve responsiveness. The CASE Intelligent Hydraulic System and its four integrated control systems make the best use of the machine’s hydraulic power and momentum, resulting in added strength and fuel efficiency.

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NEWS & REPORTS Bigger, stronger and faster - CASE streamlines heavy excavation line with all-new Stage IV/ Tier 4 Final model that replaces CX700B and CX800B. (Photos: CASE CE)

Operating at 512 horsepower, the CX750D is available in standard configuration with a 335 kN bucket digging force (with Power Boost), and mass excavation configuration with a 366 kN bucket digging force (with Power Boost), and features a shorter boom and arm that allows for greater breakout forces and is capable of handling larger buckets for added capacity. The boom and arm, as well as the undercarriage, are all more robust to allow for greater power and productivity, and arm and bucket cylinders are larger to help improve performance. And the machine can be operated in one of three operating modes – Automatic, Heavy and Speed Priority – to provide the optimal and most efficient use of hydraulic and engine power.

Maximum uptime The CX750D achieves Tier 4 Final compliance through an innovative combination of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) technologies, which helps maximize uptime and performance – all with minimal maintenance. There is no diesel particulate filter (DPF), no DPF regeneration or associated lifetime service costs. This guarantees maximum uptime for our customers. The reinforced structure of the machine, especially of the retractable undercarriage and front attachment, ensures utmost reliability, even in the toughest and most demanding applications.

Bigger, stronger and faster - CASE streamlines heavy excavation line with all-new Stage IV/ Tier 4 Final model that replaces CX700B and CX800B. (Photos: CASE CE)

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NEWS & REPORTS The CX750D has been developed with the customer in mind. It is extremely reliable and durable and uptime is maximised due to a number of new features. Maintenance and access to the machine are now easier because of the wider catwalks and new guardrails for safety. All filters are grouped in the pump compartment for simplicity and a new standard hydrostatic reversible fan responds to actual cooling demands and reduces power absorption and maintenance.

Comfort and safety The new CX750D features an improved cab than previous CASE machines in this size class, and offers a fully adjustable workstation with a new high-back seat for optimal comfort and support. Standard rear- and sideview cameras feed a 7-inch widescreen monitor that also provides operators with real-time access to important performance parameters, including fuel consumption, operating hours and machine information. The optional CASE maximum view camera, an innovative 3 camera system, further improve the visibility and safety around the machine. Bigger, stronger and faster - CASE streamlines heavy excavation line with all-new Stage IV/ Tier 4 Final model that replaces CX700B and CX800B. (Photos: CASE CE)

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CASE Construction Equipment CASE Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/backhoes, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. Through CASE dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner with world-class equipment and aftermarket support, 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.

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

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Made for the quarry:

KLEEMANN GmbH Göppingen | Germany

The new MC 120 Z PRO from Kleemann

The new mobile jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 120 Z PRO is robust and powerful. (Photos: Kleemann)

leemann presented the new mobile MOBICAT MC 120 Z PRO jaw crusher at Steinexpo. The second member of the PRO line is the perfect complement to the mobile cone crusher MOBICONE MCO 11 PRO and is also characterised by robustness and high power.

The mobile crushing plants in the Kleemann PRO series have been developed especially for the challenging demands in the quarry. The new MOBICAT MC 120 Z PRO achieves an output of up to 650 tonnes per hour with a maximum feed size of 1100 x 700 mm. The powerful jaw crusher with its long movable crusher jaw is the heart of the plant. In order to guarantee the best possible material flow, the Continuous Feed System (CFS) adapts the conveying speed to the fill level of the crusher. The CFS is active in both plants with a line coupling with the MOBICONE MCO 11 PRO so that both crushers are optimally utilised. The PRO crushing plants are equipped with an economical and at the same time powerful diesel-electric drive, the crusher and conveyor belts are operated electrically. An external power supply is available as an option for even more economical operation. The power generator can also supply downstream plants such as a screening plant or a stockpile conveyor with power.

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The MC 120 Z PRO has an independent double-deck prescreen with an extra-large screening surface of 3.5 m². The thorough screening of the fines helps boost productivity and increase the final product quality, while also reducing wear at the crusher. The medium grain can be passed via the crusher bypass at the jaw crusher which further reduces the wear. In order to quickly adapt the plant to different applications, the crushing gap can be adjusted with a few commands on the 12“ touch panel. This is just one of the plant functions which is operated using the new and intuitive control concept SPECTIVE. The operator is guided through the menu step by step. The movement of the MC 120 Z PRO and the control of the feeding unit are additionaly effected via the radio remote control.

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NEWS & REPORTS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Despite its robust design, the MC 120 Z PRO is very easy to transport. The prescreen, chute and crusher can be removed to reduce the transport weight. The crushing plant is quickly in operating position as the hopper walls of the feeding unit can be folded hydraulically and are selflocking. Maintenance and refuelling are also simple as all machine components can be reached from the ground or via spacious work platforms. The MC 120 Z PRO can be customised by adding optional equipment. For instance, the crusher unblocking system can remove jammed material and a rock chisel can crush larger pieces of rock.

KLEEMANN GmbH Mark Hezinger Manfred-Wรถrner-Straร e 160 73037 Gรถppingen Germany Telefon: +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 wellknown 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 new mobile jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 120 Z PRO is robust and powerful. (Photos: Kleemann)

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SANDVIK at steinexpo 2017

Essen | Germany

Exhibits in a class of their own for various applications in the raw materials industry

The unveiling of a brand new representative of the Sandvik Ranger series as a world first was announced. The operating radius of the machine covers a range of 290 degrees. (Photos: Sandvik)

n a well-designed layout Sandvik Mining and Construction Central Europe GmbH demonstrated its expertise as a supplier to the aggregates and construction industries at the 10th steinexpo. Different exhibits presented in specially defined areas of the 1,400 m² Sandvik exhibition area were homed in on the specific interests of visitors. Product innovations from the manufacturer‘s broad range of products in the drilling, mobile and stationary crushing and screening technology segments as well as wear protection and screening media underlined the performance and the practical understanding of this global player. In addition, Sandvik promised a sensational unveiling at the show with the first presentation of its latest Surface Drill Rig, a new member of the Ranger family. The steinexpo demonstration exhibition is well-known for recreating a real-life working environment. This unique show held at the Mitteldeutsche Hartstein Industrie’s quarry in Nieder-Ofleiden, Hessen, draws in more visitors each year to experience exhibits in a working environment. Sandvik was preparing its presentation to implement this objective. Top-class technology and expert advice by specialists from the respective product divisions was joined forces at the trade fair.

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Take a bigger piece of the pie – new Ranger DXi As an absolute world first, a brand-new member of the Sandvik Ranger series were unveiled when the steinexpo opens its doors. This prelaunch was a very special event as the equipment was only be presented and demonstrated to dealers and customers in Finland for the first time seven

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NEWS & REPORTS Continually adapted to meet modern user requirements, the Pantera DP1500i drill rig is undoubtedly the flagship of the Sandvik drill rig series in Germany. (Photos: Sandvik)

requirements. This is with particular focus on economical consumption of wear parts and fuel made possible by state-of-the-art motorisation and hydraulic design. No doubt about it, the current Pantera DP1500i drill rig has earned its right to a lot of visitor attention for good reason. It will, however, not be an easy task for this proven quarry warrior in the face of brand new competition.

New secondary crusher with excellent quality features days after the steinexpo. In the run-up to this exclusive preview, a mantle of secrecy has been pulled over the type designation. Nevertheless, it has become known that the operating radius of the machine covers a range of 290 degrees, thus bringing a significant advantage in the production process by giving more drilling time without moving the rig from hole to hole. The developers are also particularly proud of the newly designed and comfortable cabin of this technically advanced, intelligent drill rig equipped with industry 4.0 docking points. The wide range of other new technical features of the new Ranger was presented to interested parties at steinexpo.

The latest representative of the CH/S 500 series from Sandvik is the CS550 cone crusher. It was designed as a powerful secondary crusher for applications in the capacity range of 250 to 750 t/h. Apart from its flexibility and concentrated crushing power, this model provides maximum operational productivity and availability thanks to its modern automation functions and its user-friendly maintenance design due to the complete absence of casting compound during installation of the crushing tools. In addition, ergonomic improvements contribute to the even safer and more time-saving maintenance and servicing of the plant. The Sandvik CH550 is the latest cone crusher addition to the Sandvik CS550 and Sandvik CH540 in the 500 crusher series. This reliable high-performance machine for secondary crushing stages has been specially

The flagship and the global innovation The Pantera DP1500i drill rig is undoubtedly the flagship of the Sandvik drill rig series in Germany. After having been a familiar â&#x20AC;&#x17E;fixtureâ&#x20AC;&#x153; in numerous German quarries for decades, the machine, which was previously developed in Germany, has been gradually improved and adapted to meet modern user Specially designed for applications in the aggregates industry: the remarkably innovative CS550 crusher is aimed at users who place a premium on top quality. (Photos: Sandvik)

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Wear protection and screen media: As precise as steel and as durable as rubber

As precise as steel, as durable as rubber and flexible in its use: screen media such as the brand new Sandvik WX6500 combines numerous advantages in one product. (Photos: Sandvik)

designed for applications in the aggregates industry. The Sandvik CS550 takes the lead with outstanding feed characteristics and achieves a 25% higher crushing ratio with excellent quality of the final products in this crushing stage. The remarkable crushing ratio with high throughput rate and excellent grain quality is due to the novel crushing chamber geometry developed in house. This way the CS550 sustainably relieves the load on the tertiary stage. As a result, the material cycle load of the process stage can be reduced by up to 50%. The Sandvik CS550 offers a wide range of achievable gap widths and adjustable crushing strokes to allow a large feed opening, adapted to the primary stage jaw crusher. This extreme flexibility makes the Sandvik CS550 ideal for various requirements. The modern crusher controller developed in house by Sandvik, which was recently introduced as the standard for Sandvik 500 series crushers, optimises operation, adapts the crusher to different operating conditions and also allows remote monitoring. Protection against overload is guaranteed by the so-called hydroset system. It automatically regulates the position of the main shaft and allows non-breakable material to pass as needed.

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The newly developed Sandvik screen media perfectly combines the advantages of different screen media, which are represented by the brand new product, Sandvik WX6500, and will be presented to the professional public for the first time. It combines the screening accuracy of a wire mesh for split cuts of 2 to 32 mm particle size with all the advantages of a rubber screen panel. In addition to the higher durability, up to ten times more than conventional wire mesh, users will appreciate the particularly simple handling of the light and flexible screen media. In practice, the maximum proportion of the open screen area, the outstanding screening accuracy and excellent screening performance convincingly meet the particularly high demands that practitioners place on the quality of the finished product. In this respect, the Sandvik WX6500 screen medium is absolutely equal to wire mesh, but it provides other positive properties that wire screens do not have. For example, the effective value is significantly increased as the new-type screen panel minimises clogging and material sticking to the screen. The wearresistant screen panel ensures that a consistent quality product is generated over the entire operating time. This increases the reliability of the production process and also brings about a significant reduction in replacement intervals and production downtimes because of the long service life of the screen panel. The intervals between screen inspections are significantly longer. Moreover, replacement is much quicker and – due to the flexibility of the screen media – much less complicated than with wire screen panels. All in all, switching to products such as the Sandvik WX6500 saves valuable production time. In a dedicated display area of the stand, Sandvik’s expertise in screen media and wear protection systems as well as innovative spare parts will be demonstrated.

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NEWS & REPORTS Mobile Crushing and Screening The new QJ341+ tracked jaw crusher is on display on the Sandvik stand. This new crusher model features a double deck pre-screen as standard and so expands the performance of this Sandvik bestseller under mobile jaw crushers with the QJ341 type designation. The intensive and therefore particularly thorough prescreening of large quantities of fine particles makes the QJ341+ especially ideal for quarrying applications with a high fines content in comparison to the standard model. Test results confirm an increase in the productivity of up to 38% in certain applications. In addition, the effective removal of fine particles reduces the wear in the crushing chamber before the actual crushing takes place. To complement the pre-screen, the QJ341+ features a new telescopic natural fines conveyor, with a discharge height of 3.1m / 10’3” to deal with the increased flow of prescreened material. The dirt chute has been designed with a steeper angle to enable a faster transfer of material, whilst also increasing the ability to deal with sticky material. The three position dirt chute allows all material passing the pre-screen grizzly to be diverted onto either the main conveyor or the natural fines conveyor. In the middle position it allows a screened product to be produced out from the fines conveyor. All of this is done by positioning the three way chute without removing any media from the pre-screen. Like the standard model, the QJ341+ also has easyto-use features such as the hydraulic gap adjustment, reversible jaw and a hydraulic drive for starting when under load, as well as a Sandvik PLC control including a control screen. Highly efficient inclined axle and radial piston motors reduce the hydraulic flow rates, reduce fuel consumption and improve the durability of the 50-ton plant with throughputs up to 400 t/h.

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.

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

The mobile crushing and screening segment is represented by the new mobile QJ341+ jaw crusher with doubledeck pre-screen and other special features. (Photos: Sandvik)

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SANDVIK at steinexpo 2017

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New Sandvik Surface Drill Rig was introduced at steinexpo

Ranger DX top hammer drill rigs with counterweight revolving superstructure and ultimate stability enable excellent drilling coverage. (Photos: Sandvik)

he 10th steinexpo was hold in Homberg / NiederOfleiden, Germany, 30th August to the 2nd September. This demonstration-focused trade show was aimed at showing both German and international visitors some of the latest solutions in quarrying and construction. At the exhibition, Sandvik previewed its latest Surface Drill Rig, a new member of the Ranger family! Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has worked with drilling solutions more than 50 years. Ranger DX top hammer drill rigs with counterweight revolving superstructure and ultimate stability enable excellent drilling coverage. These features make Sandvik a pioneer in getting the job done even in the most challenging conditions with lowest production costs.

The new Surface Drill Rig was introduced and demonstrated at steinexpo for the very first time (Photos: Sandvik)

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NEWS & REPORTS Ranger DX top hammer drill rigs with counterweight revolving superstructure and ultimate stability enable excellent drilling coverage. (Photos: Sandvik)

Take a bigger piece of the pie - Don’t settle for a slice New Ranger with 55 square meters drilling coverage area equipped with most powerful new rockdrill, Sandvik style intelligence and highest fuel efficiency makes this drill rig most powerful and efficient top hammer drill rig in its class. It represents totally a new revolutionary generation of Ranger product family.

New innovations lead the way

Enjoy remarkable silence in iCab cabin Operator ergonomics and low cabin noise has been the focus areas in developing this new iCab cabin. New user interface has been developed based on experience of several customer trials. Positive feedback has been received from good ergonomics and easy to use joysticks and control panels. In the new cabin, there is also room for a trainer behind the operator seat. Thanks to long and successful co-operation with VTT, Finnish Technical Research Center, Sandvik has been able to lower the noise emission into the level never seen before in this type of drill rigs.

Higher productivity is guaranteed with bunch of new features such as: • 290 degrees revolving upper structure • new rockdrill family with 21-27 kW • Sandvik GT 60 tools enable higher productivity with straighter 92-127mm holes • beat difficult rock with well-known iTorque control system

The new Surface Drill Rig was introduced and demonstrated at steinexpo for the very first time (Photos: Sandvik)

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Greater efficiency, less wear and higher productivity with our new QJ341+

Sandvik Construction Mobile Crushers and Screens introduced a new addition to the 341 jaw crusher range with the launch of the new QJ341+. This new model incorporates a double deck pre-screen as standard, broadening our offering of the bestselling QJ341 mobile jaw crusher in order to meet customer requirements. (Photos: Sandvik)

andvik Construction Mobile Crushers and Screens introduced a new addition to the 341 jaw crusher range with the launch of the new QJ341+. This new model incorporates a double deck pre-screen as standard, broadening our offering of the bestselling QJ341 mobile jaw crusher in order to meet customer requirements.

The new pre-screen feature on the QJ341 provides high amplitude for excellent separation. This enables the removal of a large amount of fines, resulting in greater efficiency, higher productivity and less wear on the crusher. The QJ341+ will therefore be particularly effective in quarrying applications where a high proportion of fines in the feed material are found, as the new pre-screen ‘screens out’ this material prior to entering the crushing chamber. Test results have already demonstrated increased productivity by as much as 38% in certain applications. To complement the pre-screen, we have designed a new telescopic natural fines conveyor, with a discharge height of 3.1m / 10’3” to deal with the increased flow of prescreened material. The dirt chute has been designed with a steeper angle to enable a faster transfer of material, whilst also increasing the ability to deal with sticky material.

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The three position dirt chute allows all material passing the pre-screen grizzly to be diverted onto either the main conveyor or the natural fines conveyor. In the middle position it allows a screened product to be produced out from the fines conveyor. All of this is done by positioning the three way chute without removing any media from the pre-screen. Our QJ341+ model will include the same customerfocused characteristics as the standard model, including: hydraulically adjustable CSS setting, reversible jaw and hydraulic drive enabling the crusher to start under load, thereby maximizing uptime. It also has features purposefully designed to provide you with total control and peace of mind, such as the Sandvik PLC control system and control screen.

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NEWS & REPORTS Other benefits of the QJ341+ include a new improved self-locking hopper for quick and safe set-up from ground level. Improvements have also been made to the main conveyor to reduce drag. The QJ341+ has also been fitted with highly efficient bent axis and radial piston motors throughout, which will reduce hydraulic flow rates and increase fuel economy as well as improving durability.

Key features include: • Double deck pre-screen for removal of fines • Fitted with a choice of CAT or Volvo emissions compliant engine • Self-locking hopper, for quick and safe set-up from ground level • New low drag main conveyor for maximum power transfer and efficiency • Full PLC control system and color screen allowing visual data output of all plant operating parameters • Hydraulically raise and lower facility on the main conveyor

We believe that this new addition to our already bestselling jaw crusher range will strengthen our offering and enable us to deliver solutions which are more specifically tailored to our customers’ needs.

Key Specifications: Equipment

Single toggle C12 jaw crusher

Feed Opening

1200 x 750 mm / 47” x 29”

Optimum Feed Size

650 mm / 25½

Transport Length

14.72 m / 48’3”

Working Length

16.03 m / 52’6”

Transport Height

3.72 m / 12’2”

Working Height

4.38 m / 14’4”

Transport Width

2.80 m / 9’2”

Working Width

6.39 m / 20’11”

Weight (Standard)

47.330 kg / 104.345 lb

Sandvik Mining and Construction Central Europe GmbH Melissa Baker Marketing Communications Mobile Crushers and Screens Tel.: +44 (0)1283 212121 E-Mail: Melissa.baker@sandvik.com

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Durability and accuracy with new screening media from Sandvik

he all-new Sandvik WX6500 screening media, introduced at the Steinexpo show in Germany, August 30th to September 2nd, is a dependable, flexible screening media with a low environmental footprint. Offering unmatched uptime, it is designed to meet customers’ increasingly challenging production and cost targets. It sorts like steel—lasts like rubber. Sandvik WX6500 screening media has the same accuracy as wire mesh at 2–32 mm separations. It offers everything a rubber media can, from 10 times the product life to easy delivery as a lightweight roll. Installed in barely half the time, it does the same job as mesh—but with less blinding, less pegging, fewer inspections, and a fraction of the media changes.

• Fewer media changes With ten times the durability of wire mesh, Sandvik WX6500 gets changed significantly less often, so customers experience far less screen downtime.

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• High sizing accuracy: 2–32 mm Sandvik WX6500 has the same accuracy as wire mesh. For the very first time, customers can choose a rubber media for fine screening.

• Less blinding and pegging The thinness and flexibility of the material prevents the blinding and pegging associated with wire mesh. Sandvik WX6500 gets customers the end product they want—the first time through the screen.

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NEWS & REPORTS • Fewer operating stops Because Sandvik WX6500 blinds and pegs less, customers avoid frequent media inspections. They spend less time on troubleshooting and replacements and more time producing.

• Only two dimensions needed Sandvik WX6500 has all the advantages of rubber screening media, but none of the complexity. The length and width of the screen deck are all that is needed for a perfect fit.

Focusing on high separation efficiency and long service life, Sandvik has high-quality screening media to fit customers’ particular operations. Sandvik screens offer superior wear protection to meet high demands with regard to accuracy, clean air, efficient production, and uptime. The unique Sandvik offering makes screening media available in almost any size, thickness, and aperture shape, with patterns tailored to customers’ needs.

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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The all-new Sandvik WX6500 screening media, introduced at the Steinexpo show in Germany, August 30th to September 2nd, is a dependable, flexible screening media with a low environmental footprint. Offering unmatched uptime, it is designed to meet customers’ increasingly challenging production and cost targets. (Photos: Sandvik)

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

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Steinexpo 2017: POWERSCREEN DEMONSTRATED NEW MODELS

Terex Corporation / Powerscreen Germany

At the exhibition Powerscreen showcased and demonstrated the latest additions to the Powerscreen range in partnership with local distributors C Christophel GmbH and Jurgen Kolsch GmbH. (Photos: Powerscreen)

owerscreen, one of the world’s leading providers of mobile crushing and screening P equipment, exhibited at Steinexpo 2017, Germany. In its tenth year, Steinexpo took place from 30 August – 2 September in Europe’s biggest basalt quarry. At the exhibition Powerscreen showcased and demonstrated the latest additions to the Powerscreen range in partnership with local distributors C Christophel GmbH and Jurgen Kolsch GmbH. At the Demo Area C visitors could saw two new machines working. The Powerscreen® Chieftain™ 2200 3 Deck screen and Premiertrak™ 400X jaw crusher were both working in the demonstration area.

“Steinexpo in Germany is the perfect platform for us to showcase and demonstrate our newest innovations, said Colin Clements, Powerscreen Global Product Line Director. “We will have working demonstrations of the Premiertrak 400X launched in May 2017 and the Chieftain 2200 3 Deck which has been immensely successful in Europe since its 2016 launch. These two machines are illustrative of our commitment to modern and reliable design and helping our customers achieve the best results for their

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business. Customers will have the opportunity to see these impressive machines processing basalt and to see why we are a world leader in the industry. I’d like to personally invite visitors to watch the exciting demonstrations and to talk to our knowledgeable local representatives and the Powerscreen team.”

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NEWS & REPORTS More about the machines:

Premiertrak 400X

Chieftain 2200 3 Deck

The Premiertrak 400X takes the best features of the previous Premiertrak 400 model and combines it with 2017 styling and innovation. The machine gives operators high productivity, more efficient performance and better access for servicing which all make the machine very cost effective. The Premiertrak 400X is the first Powerscreen jaw crusher to offer a post-screen system and also has an crusher unblock option.

The Powerscreen Chieftain 2200 3 deck is a double screenbox mobile unit designed for operators who require large volumes of high specification products with maximum versatility. It has a huge capacity of up to 700tph / 770 US tph, offering high quality sized product revenue; as well as a revolutionary patent pending drive system which allows easy switching between 2 and 4 bearing with bolt-on parts. By splitting up into two individual screenboxes, the Chieftain 2200 3 deck is able to run aggressively with the tumbling action between the screens helping to maximize efficiency and accuracy of the product, especially at the close size materials.

The Premiertrak 400X range of high performance primary jaw crushing plants are designed for operators in quarrying, demolition, recycling and mining applications. It also comes with the ground-breaking Powerscreen Pulse telematics intelligence tool as standard, which has the power to revolutionise your customers’ operations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Powerscreen Michelle Murphy Marketing Manager Tel.: +44 28 87 718 500 E-Mail: michelle.murphy@powerscreen.com.

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At the Demo Area C visitors could saw two new machines working. The Powerscreen® Chieftain™ 2200 3 Deck screen and Premiertrak™ 400X jaw crusher were both working in the demonstration area. (Photos: Powerscreen)

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POWERSCREEN WARRIOR 1400X MOBILE SCREEN TO THE RESCUE

Terex Corporation / Powerscreen Germany

Faster, more aggressive screening technology is allowing mine processing contractor, Two Pedestrians Mining, to push production to new levels and radically shorten processing times on behalf of its clients in the mining industry. (Photos: Powerscreen)

more aggressive screening technology is allowing mine processing contractor, Two Fonaster, Pedestrians Mining, to push production to new levels and radically shorten processing times behalf of its clients in the mining industry. According to Neel Rademeyer, owner of Two Pedestrians Mining, the screening process is at the heart of production to provide the optimal production and sizing for final processing or stockpiling of product. The accuracy and speed with which this is achieved results in improved profitability for its clients. Most recently the company has employed a newly acquired Powerscreen Warrior 1400X mobile screen to do duty in volume applications, where its heavy-duty processing power is able to make short work of run-ofmine materials even in rough terrain where its mobility simplifies the load-screen-dump cycle.

Fast turnaround “The machine has been a revelation in terms of its versatility and work rate. This is important as it means it can be deployed to a wide range of mining types wherever there is a requirement for mobile operations to work through large volumes of materials, whether it be coal, ore or aggregates,” says Rademeyer.

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“At present the Warrior 1400X is operating in the coal fields in Delmas, where its interchangeable decks can be set in accordance with the type and size of coal required. The processing of run-of-mine to 0 x 50 mm product requires that the screen can handle 0 x 600 mm feed. “The unique design of the ‘punch plates’ top decks has been a revelation to say the least. We have processed approximately 600,000 ton one set of punch plates and see no need to replace them yet. Amazingly, it can be offloaded and be operational on a site within 15 minutes as was proven at Wescoal recently,” adds Rademeyer.

Improved operation Two Pedestrians Mining operations manager, Arno Swart, adds that due to the screen’s high ground clearance, it is able to tram quickly to keep up with production. The high running position also lends itself to a cleaner operation with no need for ramps to access underneath the machines. Its conveyor height also allows us to stockpile materials up to 4 m high, significantly enhancing its ability over previous models.

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NEWS & REPORTS “The additional height has improved our productivity substantially as the front-end loaders are able to fill the buckets to maximum capacity. Therefore, you achieve a reduction in diesel consumption and an improvement in safety. You now have a loader working slower, safer and more efficiently from bigger stockpiles,” says Swart. “In terms of performance, the Warrior 1400X is a beast that packs a whole lot of punch into a machine with a comparatively small footprint. Because of its aggressive screening nature, it leaves an impression at the mines where it has operated and is therefore in high demand whenever our customers want to boost production,” he says. “Being of a modern design it is also quick and easy to maintain with easy access to service points. In the 2,700 hours that it has been running at our sites it has not had any serious problems,” says Swart.

Preferred supplier Rademeyer adds that Two Pedestrians Mining has a long and beneficial relationship with ELB Equipment, the sole distributor of Powerscreen equipment in southern Africa. Since starting the operation more than 20 years ago, the contractor has standardised its entire fleet on ELB Equipment’s “best of breed” machines from top OEM brands. “In terms of the durability of the numerous Powerscreen machines in our fleet, they are unquestionably reliable and the diesel consumption is the most economical in the market. This makes it easier for us to quote on a cost-perhour basis and brings down operating costs considerably. With consumption of between 10-12 litres per hour, at an average production of 300-350 t per hour, the figures speak for themselves,” says Rademeyer.

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“In terms of reliability, our Powerscreen machines have proven themselves over the years with the oldest Powerscreen Chieftain 1400 in our fleet having already clocked over 53,000 hours and still running. Likewise, ELB Equipment has given us the kind of support that we need in terms of technical advice, sales and support of their machines,” he adds. “The staff at the Middelburg branch are excellent and workshop manager, Johan Herbst provides the kind of support that we, as contractors, cannot do without. ELB Equipment also trains our operators professionally, which makes it easier to get the best out of our machines.”

Operator satisfaction JP Durandt, area sales manager for ELB Equipment also compliments Two Pedestrians Mining for the professional way the machines are employed, operated and cared for by the operators and mechanical staff. “Through the years we have built up a special relationship with the owners and managers of the company and, very importantly, we have built up a special report with the operators and mechanical staff who are in regular communication with us regarding their machines,” says Durandt. “They tell us that they prefer the Warrior 1400X and similar machines from Powerscreen, saying that they work harder than other machines in their class, are easier to operate and maintain due to their easy-to-use controls,” he concludes.

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NEWS & REPORTS Metso Corporation Germany

Steinexpo 2017: Metso delivered the 500th Lokotrack sold to Germany for Andres Erdarbeiten GmbH at Steinexpo

Lokotrack cone plant LT1100, equipped with a screen, has been historically one of the most popular models in Germany. This unit was crushing in a quarry near Osnabrück around the year 2001. (Photos: Metso)

etso reached another significant milestone in Lokotrack sales by delivering today the 500th M unit sold to Germany at Steinexpo, the biggest quarry exhibition in Europe. The LT120 jaw plant was received by Andres Erdarbeiten GmbH, a family-owned crushing, screening and recycling contractor. Globally, Metso has sold over 7,000 Lokotracks. “Metso’s German customers were interested in the mobile, track-mounted Lokotrack crushing plant concept right away after the commercial production started in the Tampere works, Finland in 1985. In Germany, customers noticed quickly that the track-mounted units are more economical while the crusher could be moved to the rocks,” comments the sales success Hugo van Benthem, Metso’s Distribution manager in Germany. The first Lokotrack deliveries to Germany in late 1980’s included often two-stage plants for crushing and screening in hard rock quarries. A typical combination was a tracked

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LT100 jaw and LT1100 cone plant. A German company ABAG purchased these units over 30 years ago, and are still running the same crushers, which proves something of the longevity of the Lokotrack range. “Today, Metso’s Lokotracks used in Germany cover well all customer segments, from light, easy-to-transport contracting and recycling plants to sturdy, high-capacity mobile quarrying crushers. Our German customers like also Metso’s in-the-pit primary crushing concept with jaw plant connected to a mobile conveyor system,” explains Joachim Höft, Sales manager of Metso Germany GmbH.

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NEWS & REPORTS A family company with long experience of Lokotracks Andres Erdarbeiten GmbH is a family owned company with Diethardt Andres as the owner and Managing director. Based in Mendig, Rheinland-Pfalz, the company n was founded in 1993 and deploys activities in quarrying, contract crushing, recycling, transport, soil handling and processing. The company has successfully operated Lokotrack LT105 jaw and LT200HP cone plants for over a decade in varying applications from tough basalt through to recycling of mixed demolition waste. Besides for crushing for building materials, Andres Erdarbeiten’s stone saw plant processes the top-quality basalt to accurately pre-programmed dimensions for stairways, kitchen tops and decorative applications.

Sales through Metso and two experienced distributors Lokotrack branded crushing and screening plants and mobile screens are sold in Germany by Metso Germany (quarry units) and two experienced distributors, Fischer Jung and HSB (contractor units). “Good reputation, reliability using first-class components, high crushing and screening efficiency and excellent resale value are the backbones for our successful Lokotrack sales in Germany. On top, we are offering our customers with responsive, wide ranging service,” comments Managing director Thorsten Plew of Fischer Jung GmbH.

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Joachim Höft, Sales Manager, Metso Germany GmbH, Tel. + 49 174 349 4429 E-Mail: joachim.hoeft@metso.com

Thorsten Plew, Geschäftsführer, Fischer Jung GmbH, Tel. +49 1723710722, E-Mail t.plew@fischerjung.de

Ralph Phlippen, Sales manager, Fischer Jung GmbH, Tel.+491621368343, E-mail rphlippen@fischerjung.de

Helena Marjaranta, Vice President,

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

The 500th Lokotrack to Germany, a LT120 jaw plant with a folding discharge conveyor, was handed out to a German customer Andres Erdarbeiten during Steinexpo. (Photos: Metso)

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

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NEWS & REPORTS thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG Essen | Germany

thyssenkrupp at Steinexpo 2017: New standard machines for the building materials industry

The current Kubria® cone crusher F/M 90 as well as a circular vibrating screen CK 802 of the latest design. (Photos: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions)

hyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions exhibited at Steinexpo, Europe‘s largest quarry demonstration tGroup exhibition, August 30 to September 2, 2017. The plant engineering specialist of the thyssenkrupp presented highlights from its extensive program of advanced crushing and screening technology. At the booth (outdoor area) visitors could experiences two of the numerous products from thyssenkrupp’s modernized standard machine range: the current Kubria® cone crusher F/M 90 as well as a circular vibrating screen CK 802 of the latest design.

Cost-effective and available worldwide: standard machines from thyssenkrupp thyssenkrupp offers a comprehensive range of modern standard machines and modules for the processing of raw materials, which are characterized by high cost-efficiency and short delivery times. The product range is continually being expanded. It includes numerous cone, jaw and impact crusher models, screens, RollSizers as well as mobile and semi-mobile modules. In order to meet the most varied customer demands, individual components are combined into modular systems. In the course of the standardization process the production capacities were expanded as well: Today the machines are built in Europe and Asia and marketed worldwide. Dr. Armin Greune, Head of Standard Machines Business at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions: „Quarry operators are

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looking for machines and plants that are fast and efficient and enable easy installation, a flexible and reliable use as well as a long service life. Our standard machine range was modernized and expanded with these things in mind. For our customers we combine fast availability and significant cost advantages with the usual high product quality. „

Experience innovative processing technology A 9.2 ton Kubria® F/M 90 will be on show at Steinexpo 2017 as an example of the completely modernized and standardized Kubria® cone crusher range. By systematically enhancing and optimizing the proven concept, thyssenkrupp has managed to further increase the throughput of its cone crushers. A further advantage of the cone crusher series is the optional hydrostatic bearing

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NEWS & REPORTS which is unique in the processing industry. The bearing is working almost maintenance free, even under the highest loads. This results in significantly reduced downtimes and wear-related operating costs. The existing range of thyssenkrupp screens has also been standardized and updated to the latest technological level. At Steinexpo thyssenkrupp will exhibit a circular vibrating screen type CK 802. Circular vibrating screens are used for screening rock, ore, coal and similar bulk materials, as well as in the recycling industry. The size of the machines which are produced in two, three and four deck designs is tailored to customer requirements and installation conditions.

About thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions: The Industrial Solutions business area at thyssenkrupp is a leading partner for the engineering, construction and service of industrial plants and systems. Based on more than 200 years of experience we supply tailored, turnkey plants and components for customers in the chemical, fertilizer, cement, mining and steel industries. As a system partner to the automotive, aerospace and naval sectors we develop highly specialized solutions to meet the individual requirements of our customers. More than 21,000 employees at over 70 locations form a global network with a technology portfolio that guarantees maximum productivity and cost-efficiency.

thyssenkrupp‘s standard machines are used in the aggregates industry for primary, secondary and tertiary crushing of granite, basalt, gneiss, limestone and other hard and medium-hard rock as well as in ore mines and in the cement industry.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG Tino Fritsch Head of Communications T: +49 201 844 - 534486 tino.fritsch@thyssenkrupp.com thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG thyssenkrupp Allee 1 45143 Essen, Germany

The current Kubria® cone crusher F/M 90 (Photos: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions)

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Reliable and cost-effective: thyssenkrupp to deliver conveyor system for new underground copper mine in Mongolia

thyssenkrupp to deliver conveyor system for new underground copper mine in Mongolia (Photos: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions)

hyssenkrupp belt conveyor systems are individually planned and constructed to ensure the best possible solution for every material, every climate zone and, every topography. This downhill conveying system installed in Peru transports 4,500 tons of crushed iron ore from mine to the port (ÂŠ thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions). One of the richest underground copper deposits in the world will soon be accessed with the help of high-capacity gearless driven conveyors from thyssenkrupp. As one of the leading global providers of mining systems, the Industrial Solutions business area has won a contract to supply a material handling system for the new Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in Mongolia. The contract value is in the higher double-digit million euro range. thyssenkrupp will supply a total of nine conveyors with a combined length of 9.5 km as well as seven transfer towers operating at a design tonnage of 7,100 tons per hour. First production from underground is expected in 2020. The Oyu Tolgoi mine complex is a joint venture between the Government of Mongolia and Turquoise Hill Resources, which is majorityowned by Rio Tinto.

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From a depth of nearly 1,400 m beneath the Gobi Desert in the south of Mongolia, the new underground material handling system is planned to transport 95,000 tons per day of copper ore up to the surface. The main components are four high lift conveyors each equipped with 1.6 m wide steel cord belts and dual 5,500 kW gearless drives from Siemens. Further conveyors will feed the main incline conveyors and tie the new underground system into the existing process facility. Torsten Gerlach, CEO of the Mining Technologies business unit of thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This order again proves that thyssenkrupp is a strong player in the mining and materials handling industry. We are proud to contribute to this project with our intelligent belt conveyor technology and our strong global project execution capabilities. The system will help the Oyu Tolgoi mine set standards in terms of productivity and safety.â&#x20AC;?

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NEWS & REPORTS The Oyu Tolgoi mine began producing copper concentrate from an open pit operation in 2013. The future underground construction activities will transform Oyu Tolgoi into one of the most significant copper mines globally.

New conveyor system reduces maintenance and downtime The order given to thyssenkrupp includes the engineering, design, and supply of the new material handling system as well as required site support services during the construction and commissioning phases. It will be designed with an emphasis on ease of maintenance. This includes, for example, the ability to quickly replace chute sections as well as idler rolls and belt cleaners. The drive components are massive in terms of size and weight, so great attention will be paid to safely transporting them underground and to ensuring they can be safely exchanged in the future. Overhead bridge cranes are strategically located to not only service the equipment, but also to aid in the erection of the major structures. The work scope also includes water and air piping for the required dust suppression equipment, fire protection along all of the underground conveyors and electrical infrastructure to control and power the equipment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG Tino Fritsch Head of Communications T: +49 201 844â&#x20AC;&#x2030;-â&#x20AC;&#x2030;534486 tino.fritsch@thyssenkrupp.com thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG thyssenkrupp Allee 1 45143 Essen, Germany

thyssenkrupp to deliver conveyor system for new underground copper mine in Mongolia (Photos: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions)

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thyssenkrupp wins major fertilizer plant order in Brunei

• New fertilizer complex will use the country’s large natural gas reserves as feedstock to produce high-quality fertilizer • Plant completion planned for 2021 thyssenkrupp has received a new order from the stateowned Brunei Fertilizer Industries. The contract for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a new fertilizer production facility was signed on August 26, 2017 and is expected to come into effect later this year. The new greenfield fertilizer complex will have a production capacity of 2,200 tons of ammonia and 3,900 tons of urea per day. It will be located in the Sungai Liang Industrial Park right next to Brunei’s well-established oil and gas industry. Peter Feldhaus, CEO of thyssenkrupp’s Industrial Solutions business area: “We are proud to work together with Brunei Fertilizer Industries to support the country’s transformation into a diversified industrial economy. Being selected to develop this lighthouse project is an important milestone for our fertilizer plant business. This major order will further strengthen our market position and growth in the Asia Pacific region.”

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Brunei is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of natural gas. The new plant project will support the government’s long-term development strategy to diversify the country’s economy. As one of the key investment sectors, the development of downstream activities in the petrochemical industry will help better utilize the main economic resources available: oil and gas. Dato Bahrin Abdullah, Chairman of Brunei Fertilizer Industries: “We have chosen thyssenkrupp for our investment project as the company combines vast experience in engineering, procurement and construction with proven and cost-efficient fertilizer production technology, ensuring the highest environmental standards. Together, we will help accelerate the nation’s economic growth in a sustainable way and expand employment opportunities for its people.” The fully integrated, state-of-the-art fertilizer complex will comprise an ammonia plant with a daily capacity of 2,200 metric tons as well as a urea plant and a urea

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NEWS & REPORTS granulation plant both with a capacity of 3,900 tons per day. After its planned completion in 2021, the plant will use parts of Brunei’s large natural gas reserves as feedstock to produce high-quality nitrogen fertilizer mainly for the export market. Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth and therefore a key agricultural input. thyssenkrupp’s scope of supply for this fertilizer complex will include the engineering, supply of equipment, erection, supervision of construction and commissioning as well as various offsite and related utility systems.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG Tino Fritsch Head of Communications T: +49 201 844 - 534486 tino.fritsch@thyssenkrupp.com

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG The Industrial Solutions business area at thyssenkrupp is a leading partner for the engineering, construction and service of industrial plants and systems. Based on more than 200 years of experience we supply tailored, turnkey plants and components for customers in the chemical, fertilizer, cement, mining and steel industries. As a system partner to the automotive, aerospace and naval sectors we develop highly specialized solutions to meet the individual requirements of our customers. More than 21,000 employees at around 100 locations form a global network with a technology portfolio that guarantees maximum productivity and cost-efficiency. The Fertilizer & Syngas Technologies business unit has more than 90 years’ experience in the engineering, procurement, construction and service of fertilizer plants. Based on a unique combination of engineering experience, project management expertise and leading, eco-friendly technologies, we develop tailored solutions that enable fertilizer manufacturers around the world to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness.

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG thyssenkrupp Allee 1 45143 Essen, Germany

The new fertilizer complex located in the Sungai Liang Industrial Park, Brunei, will have a production capacity of 2,200 tons of ammonia and 3,900 tons of urea per day. (Photos: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions)

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ContiTech conveyor belt : Expertise In Rubber Takes To The Waterways

ContiTech Northeim | Germany

ContiTech application technician Michael Möschen is always on the lookout for new conveyor belt applications. (Photo: ContiTech)

• ContiTech conveyor belt material is used to seal concrete seams in canal locks From canals to navigable rivers, waterways have been used for transportation since the Middle Stone Age (approx. 9,600 B.C.). In northern Europe, major river systems were indeed the main means of transport for many centuries, both for heavy loads and for passengers. The first human-made waterways in the region were probably in the provinces of the Roman Empire. Construction of the first canals in Asia and Northern Africa began during the reign of Pharaoh Necho II, who ruled from 610 to 595 B.C.

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In Egypt, the Nile and Mediterranean were linked to the Red Sea by a waterway that was in many ways an early geographic precursor of today’s Suez Canal. According to the geographers of antiquity, it had locks at either end. Canal locks were first invented back in 984 A.D., by Qiao Weiyue, assistant commissioner for transport in Huaina, Pilot project: Germany’s Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute is using the general refurbishment of the lock at Kleinosteim to test a new sealing system that uses a belt by ContiTech (Photo: ContiTech)

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NEWS & REPORTS China. Until then, slipways and ramps had been used to overcome differences in water level, but these often left vessels damaged and loads vulnerable to theft. They were also dogged by problems of drought. To resolve the situation, Qiao Weijue had two suspended gates fitted with a distance of 50 paces (76 m) between them. He then had the intervening stretch of water roofed over and the banks shored up to create a lock. Each lock could effect a change in water level of between 1.2 and 1.5 meters. In 1325 A.D., the invention of the pound lock finally prompted the construction of the great canal systems of central Europe. Later, between 1700 and 1850, Europe’s rivers were systematically controlled, and safe, peaceful, managed waters were soon the preferred route of travel rather than natural rivers, with their strong currents, silt accumulations and dangerous banks. Today, the worldwide inland canal network has a combined length of about 600,000 kilometers. Locks and lock systems with one or more chambers allow vessels to overcome water level differences of up to 25 meters. Upstream and downstream waters are controlled by opening and closing two watertight gates: When a vessel has entered the chamber, the gates are closed and water is allowed in or out, raising or lowering the water level to that of the next stretch of water.

Positive deployment in the field Germany’s waterway network consists of 7,300 kilometers of inland and 23,000 square kilometers of maritime waterways. They are used by ever-increasing numbers of vessels that transport people and goods. But for growth of this kind to be safe and reliable, a fully functional

infrastructure is needed. Siphon structures, bridges, barrages, ship lifts and locks must all be maintained and upgraded every few years. At present, about 30 percent of the country’s 315 locks are in need of repairs, conversions or maintenance, having reached the end of their useful lives, in theory at least – and in some instances even exceeded it. Last May, for example, the north chamber of the lock at Kleinostheim on the River Main required a complete overhaul, with a thorough upgrade and new seals. It was the first time the joints had been modernized for many years. On this project, Germany’s Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute opted for the product of a joint research effort with ContiTech. “The materials ContiTech uses in its conveyor belts are already being utilized successfully in rubber dams and have proven to be extremely resilient, among other things. They are even able to withstand deliberate acts of vandalism,” explains Michael Möschen, application technician with ContiTech. Together, the research team road-tested a new sealing method for lock basins to find out how an existing lock might be retrofitted with extra-durable seals. Unlike continuous structures, the walls of a lock consist of several sections. Between them, expansion and sealing joints give the concrete the space it needs to expand on hot days without damaging the canal wall with the pressure they exert. At Kleinostheim, the joints were originally sealed with PVC to prevent water from permeating them. After fifty years, however, the profile seals are now crumbling, and water is entering the basin from both the River Main and the adjacent lock chamber. Back in 2010, as part of a pilot project with the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute, ContiTech floated the idea of using a strip of natural rubber. The suggestion was to use a hoisting belt with a steel cord-traction member, much like those used to raise and lower bodies-in-white on the production lines of automotive manufacturers. In three stages of development, different profiles were tested and a series of complex lab trials was carried out on joints simulated in a concrete model in the halls of the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute. When the time came to pilot the solution in Kleinostheim, the team laid the belt along a joint in the pump tunnel, bolted down the sides and then covered the fixture-points with protective plates. Test setup: A ContiTech hoisting belt with steel cord members (Photo: ContiTech)

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NEWS & REPORTS “After about five years in operation, our conveyor belt material has lasted very well and proven that it’s simply perfect for this kind of work,” says Michael Möschen. “Last year,” he adds, “we went into the next stage of construction and further optimized our process. Together with the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute, we aim to make this solution for sealing lock joints a standard construction technique.”

Fewer major construction sites The new, enhanced method of maintaining lock joints with ContiTech conveyor belts means work can be carried out while the lock is in operation with a full basin of water. It must be drained only very briefly to provide access to the bed. “Lock chambers only need to be laid dry for a short while so that our workers and technicians can install the natural rubber belts. This tends to take no more than two weeks – which saves both time and money,” Möschen adds. Being especially durable, the rubber belt will mean fewer major construction sites in the future, as locks will require less frequent maintenance. “As conveyor belt specialists, we are always looking into new uses for our products and materials – even if they are far removed from the usual world of mining. Using them to seal joints in locks has taken us into uncharted waters, so we now have to wait and see if this method catches on. After about five years in use, the system we have just set up will be checked over, and if it is recognized as meeting all the standards, then we offer a viable solution for repairing joints in all locks,” Möschen sums up.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2016, Continental generated sales of €40.5 billion and currently employs more than 230,000 people in 56 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 46,000 employees in 44 countries, the company uses its development and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, polyamide, metal, textile, and electronic components to combine these with individual services. ContiTech also offers functional and design-oriented living solutions and is always searching for customer-friendly and environmentally-friendly answers – going well and truly beyond its roots as a producer of rubber products. With sales of approximately €5.5 billion (2016), this international technology partner is active with core branches in Europe, Asia, North and South America.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: ContiTech AG Antje Lewe Head of Media & Public Relations ContiTech AG Philipsbornstr. 1, 30165 Hannover Telefon: +49 511 938-1304 E-Mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de

ContiTech application technician Michael Möschen is always on the lookout for new conveyor belt applications. (Photo: ContiTech)

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Back in the Field: Continental is Relying on Many Years of Experience in the Agricultural Tire Business

Presentation of the agricultural tires in 1951. Already back in the 1950s, Continental presented its agricultural tire portfolio at global fairs. (Photos: Continental)

• Thanks to in-depth knowledge in specialty tires, Continental is well-equipped for a return to the agricultural tire business • Company has more than 70 years of experience in the production of agricultural tire With its return to the agricultural tire business, Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) is following its CST 2025 growth strategy. Its expertise in the specialty tire business along with experience with agricultural products in other divisions provide the company with a solid basis for a return. „Naturally, starting again is a big challenge. The decades of knowledge and experience in this sector are however a great help,“ says Thorsten Bublitz, product line manager for agricultural tires. As early as 1928, Continental launched its first pneumatic agricultural tire on the European market and continued its activities in this segment until 2004. „Continental still enjoys a very good reputation in the market – and with our new premium radial tires starting with Tractor70 and Tractor85, we aim to strengthen this very good image,“ says Bublitz.

Production of the agricultural tires in 1956. Continental can rely on decades of experience in the manufacturing of agricultural tires. (Photos: Continental)

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NEWS & REPORTS Continental and the agricultural tire business – milestones • 1928 - The start: Continental produces its first pneumatic agricultural tire • 1951 - More dimensions, more applications: Continental takes root in the business • 1955 - The Farmer: Continental’s new agricultural tire “The Farmer” is characterized by a new tread design with more grip, a longer service life and improved selfcleaning capabilities. • 1960 - Versatile: Agricultural tires need to be suitable for different grounds, especially for the field. • 1990 - Internationalization of the agricultural segment: Continental expands its business in international markets, especially in Europe and North America.

• 2004 - Change of strategy: Continental focuses on the automotive industry. As a result, the agricultural tire segment is sold to Mitas.

• 2017 - The restart: With Tractor70 and Tractor85, Continental returns to the agricultural radial tire business.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Continental Anika Hannig PR & Marketing Communications Manager Commercial Specialty Tires Continental, Tire Division Büttnerstraße 25, 30165 Hannover Telefon: +49 (0) 511 938 2533 E-mail: anika.hannig@conti.de

Working with the agricultural tires in 1930. Continental was the first manufacturer in Europe to produce tow tires. (Photos: Continental)

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Communication Campaign: With Heart and Soil Back into the Agricultural Tire Business

Continental Hannover | Germany

With heart and soil. Continental’s communication campaign combines innovation and emotion. (Photos: Continental)

• Continental is returning to the agricultural tire business • “With heart and soil” communication campaign combines innovation and emotion Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) is returning to the agricultural tire business and is launching its first premium radial tires for the agricultural sector in September 2017. The accompanying communication campaign draws on emotions and focuses on the farmer.

With heart and soil. Continental’s communication campaign combines innovation and emotion. (Photos: Continental)

“Being a farmer is more than just a job. It is a lifelong mission where knowledge and hard work meet passion”, says Ivonne Bierwirth, Head of Marketing Communications CST. “Treating the soil with care is the key to a high yield and success for the farmer.” As a result, the communication campaign has been named “With heart and soil” to combine both aspects. At the same time, it reflects the strong customer focus of Continental. “Our company functions as a partner for farmers, knowing their demands and needs and transferring them into tire products,” adds Thorsten Bublitz, product line manager for agricultural tires. “Mother Earth is the perfect symbol for our products, they are not only robust and durable but also treat the ground with care.”

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NEWS & REPORTS Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2016, Continental generated sales of €40.5 billion and currently employs more than 230,000 people in 56 countries. The Tire division currently has over 24 production and development locations worldwide. The broad product range and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers with around 52,000 employees, the Tire division generated sales of €10.7 billion in 2016.

With heart and soil. Continental’s communication campaign combines innovation and emotion. (Photos: Continental)

As part of the preparations for the return to the agricultural tire business, Continental has proven its clear customer focus: Development, production and launch of the new radial tires have been based on intensive market research. Using consultations and talks with farmers as a basis, Continental was able to gain an in-depth understanding of the needs in the industry.

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. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Continental Anika Hannig PR & Marketing Communications Manager Commercial Specialty Tires Continental, Tire Division Büttnerstraße 25, 30165 Hannover Telefon: +49 (0) 511 938 2533 E-mail: anika.hannig@conti.de

With heart and soil. Continental’s communication campaign combines innovation and emotion. (Photos: Continental)

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Start of Production in Lousado: Continental Opens New Manufacturing Plant for Agricultural Tires in Portugal

Continental Hannover | Germany

Along with the product launch of its new premium radial tire portfolio, Continental is also opening the new production facility in Lousado, Portugal. (Photos: Continental)

• Start for state-of-the-art production of agricultural tires in Lousado, Portugal • Investment of 49.9 million euros in new production facility • Additional 2.5 million euros for test and development center Along with the production launch of its new premium radial tire portfolio, Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) is also opening the new production facility in Lousado, Portugal. „Our production hall for agricultural tires in Lousado is one of the most progressive of the Continental Group and the entire agricultural tire industry,“ says Pedro Carreira, factory manager in Lousado. The plant is equipped with state-of-the-art production technologies that enable precise tire production. Innovative winding machines ensure that materials are distributed evenly to create a tire that is as round as possible. They also exploit bead technology that has been developed especially for the agricultural tires to ensure robustness and optimize mounting and the rim fit of the tire. ASIC technology is used to ensure consistently low temperature distribution both inside and outside the tire during curing, which has a positive effect on both the efficiency of the plant and the rolling resistance of the tire. In addition, the production facility has been built according to ergonomic guidelines, whereby automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and lifting devices are used to transport the agricultural tires.

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In addition, a test center has been built adjacent to the production hall, where the local R&D team, in close cooperation with the core team in Hanover, will test the quality of the tires being produced and work on optimizing and further developing the agricultural products. Continental invested a total of 49.9 million euros in the construction of the new production facility last year. An additional 2.5 million euros were invested in the new

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NEWS & REPORTS test center. In the competition of different Continental production sites to host the new facility in 2014, Lousado was selected due to its excellent infrastructure and the individual commitment of the workforce. After construction started in February 2016 and the foundation was laid in June 2016, the first experimental tire order (ETO) tires were produced in November of the same year. Since April 2017, test tires have been produced in Lousado and the start of the serial tire production followed in August. By the end of 2017 a total of 5000 tires will be produced in 13 different sizes. In addition to agricultural tires, passenger car tires are also manufactured in Lousado. With a production capacity of around 18 million passenger car tires, the factory is the most efficient Continental tire plant. Continental is investing a total of 100 million euro into increasing the production of passenger car tires and expanding high-performance tire production.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2016, Continental generated sales of €40.5 billion and currently employs more than 230,000 people in 56 countries. The Tire division currently has over 24 production and development locations worldwide. The broad product range and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers with around 52,000 employees, the Tire division generated sales of €10.7 billion in 2016. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

Quality checks play an important role in the new agricultural tire production in Lousado (Photos: Continental)

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Continental Anika Hannig PR & Marketing Communications Manager Commercial Specialty Tires Continental, Tire Division Büttnerstraße 25, 30165 Hannover Telefon: +49 (0) 511 938 2533 E-mail: anika.hannig@conti.de

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Engineered for Efficiency: New Radial Tire Portfolio from Continental for Greater Efficiency in Agricultural Machinery

• New premium radial tires for agricultural machines: Designed to increase efficiency in agriculture • Engineered for Efficiency as a quality seal for the entire portfolio

Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) is returning to the agricultural tire business with a large portfolio of premium radial tires. Increasing efficiency was central for the development of the tires: „All the tires in our new agricultural product range are designed to improve the efficiency of agricultural machinery - they are ‚Engineered for Efficiency‘,“ explains Thorsten Bublitz, the product line manager for agricultural tires. „To make a promise to our customers, we have also applied this quality seal to the side walls of all of our new agricultural tires.“ The claim ‘Engineered for Efficiency’ combines Continental‘s commitment to improving the performance of the vehicle and the quality of its work while at the same time reducing the resources needed – in line with the specific requirements of the various agricultural machines, customers and applications in question. In order to achieve this goal, Continental has invested intensively in the new production facility in Lousado, Portugal. State-of-the-art production techniques, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) or innovative winding machines, ensure efficient, precise and error-free production processes. For the development of the new tires, Continental was also able to draw on the extensive experience of its engineers in the specialty tire business and to build on the decades-old knowledge gained from the agricultural tire production in the past. At

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‘Engineered for Efficiency’ – a seal promising reliability and commitment. (Photos: Continental)

the same time, the existing team was boosted by experts with profound expertise in the agricultural industry. „By showing commitment, inventiveness and passion, our team in Hanover and in Lousado have achieved great results,“ says Bublitz. „Everyone involved has met our demand to deliver reliable premium quality at all times.“

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Tractor70 and Tractor85: First Continental Premium Radial Tires of new Agricultural Tires Portfolio now available

New bead and nylon technologies ensure extreme robustness and resilience. (Photos: Continental)

• Standard tires Tractor70 and Tractor85 start the Continental product offensive in the agricultural tire business • Tractor85: All-rounder for comfortable driving in the field and on the road • Tractor70: Wide tire for gentle ground impact and maximum traction With the first two tire models Tractor70 and Tractor85, Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) is returning to the agricultural tire business. The two standard tires are characterized by extreme robustness and durability due to new bead and nylon technologies. „The development of our new agricultural tires is based on years of experience in the specialty tire business as well as intensive market analysis,“ says Ralf Krieger, Head of Development and Industrialization of Agricultural Tires at CST. „As the first-borns in our premium radial tire range, Tractor70 and Tractor85 give an insight into our future portfolio which will comprise 100 sizes in many profile variations for different applications. At the same time, they provide solutions to the requirements of this particularly demanding application. „

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Nylon carcass: Resilience thanks to innovative N.flex technology Where tractors drive over asphalt, field and stone, a flexible and resistant carcass is the key to the durability of the tire. To meet this need, Continental has developed N.flex, an innovative patent-pending technology for its new tires. The carcass of the new tractor tires Tractor70 and Tractor85 is made of a specifically-designed nylon and its cords are twisted thousands of times. The unique material makes the carcass tear-resistant, flexible and elastic, the rotation ensures that the material is able return to its original shape. The result is that contrary to conventional carcasses, which are prone to cracks and punctures, the new radial tires from Continental are significantly more robust and resistant.

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NEWS & REPORTS Bead technology: Single bead core ensures robustness, easy montage and tight fit

in the Tractor85. When the tires heat up while in use, their nylon actually shrinks much less than conventional materials and stretches less as it cools down - for a round tire right from the start of an early morning.

Having tractor tires sit firmly on the rim is particularly important. As an example, conventional tractor tires use a bead with ten parallel wires, wrapped ten times around the core. This construction, however, makes assembly difficult as the overlapping cords make the bead very stiff and uneven and they end in a kind of step. Continental therefore only uses a single core wire for the Tractor70 and Tractor85 tires, which is wrapped around the bead core many times in a similar way to a garden hose. This single wire core makes the bead much more compact, thus more robust and durable, and facilitates mounting on the rim.

Tractor70: Wide tire for maximum ground protection and traction

Tractor85: Comfortable all-rounder in the field and on the road Comfortable on the road and strong in the field. Thanks to its innovative design, the Tractor85 is both extremely robust and comfortable in any application, whether on asphalt, tar, sand or clay. The nylon that the carcass is made of is significantly more flexible than polyester and rayon which are often used for tires. This enables the tire to optimally adapt to uneven ground – which helps improve driving comfort. In fact, the tire compensates for the often unsatisfying suspension of agricultural machinery. At the same time, the N.flex technology prevents the so-called „flat spot,“ which farmers often experience in the morning: when tires cool down overnight and the carcass material stretches, the contact area adapts to the surface of the ground and the tire stays flat in this area. As a result, the next day the farmer experiences vibrations and an uncomfortable ride until the tires have warmed up again. This is not the case with the special N.flex technology

The Tractor 70, which is as robust as its 85 companion but much wider, promises maximum traction while being gentle on the ground. Thanks to the new bead technology it can also be driven with a heavy load and significantly lower tire pressure, which increases the contact surface. Along with the rounded inter-lug design of Tractor70, this results in reduced soil compaction and is therefore more gentle on the soil and crops. The smooth and rounded space between the lugs also prevents soil and mud from getting caught in the profile of the tire. These good selfcleaning properties, together with the wide tread surface of the tire, ensure high traction levels and therefore productivity while out on the field.

New bead and nylon technologies ensure extreme robustness and resilience. (Photos: Continental)

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Return to the Agricultural Tire Business: Continental Launches First Range of its Own Premium Radial Tires

Thanks to its innovative N.flex technology, Tractor85 offers better damping in all applications and reduced flat spots for a more comfortable ride. (Photos: Continental)

• First standard tires Tractor70 and Tractor85 now available, expansion of the product portfolio in the next few years • Top-quality production in Lousado, Portugal • Decades of experience in agricultural and specialty tire business provide a solid foundation • Communication campaign with a focus on farmers Continental is returning to the agricultural tire business with its first premium radial tires for agricultural operations of the new portfolio. „Re-entering the agricultural tire business is an important step for us on the growth path of the tire division,“ says Nikolai Setzer, member of the Executive Board of Continental AG and head of the tire division. „Over the past few years, we have been able to successfully expand the specialty tire business with the launch of port and earthmoving tires. The agricultural tire portfolio completes the product range for off-road use.“

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Robust standard tires Tractor70 and Tractor85 for maximum efficiency of agricultural machinery With Tractor70 and Tractor85, Continental is launching two standard tires for tractors. The tires both display extreme robustness and durability, while at the same time ensuring a high level of driving comfort, gentle ground handling and traction. They feature a new bead technology

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NEWS & REPORTS All-rounder for comfortable driving in the field and on the road. (Photos: Continental)

With heart and soil: Campaign focuses on the farmer The communication campaign accompanying the market launch combines passion with technical expertise and innovation and reflects Continental‘s strong customer focus. It emphasizes the devotion farmers have for their job and highlights the soil as the origin of the farmer’s harvest and yield and how it is optimally protected by Continental tires. and are made of an innovative nylon material, for a patent is pending under the name N.flex. The tires bear the ‚Engineered for Efficiency‘ label, which means that they are designed to increase the performance of agricultural machinery and the quality of their work, while reducing the resources deployed. After the launch of the standard tires Tractor70 and Tractor85, the Continental tire portfolio is to be expanded to a total of 100 sizes until 2019.

Production in Lousado with state-ofthe-art production technology At the same time as the market launch of Tractor70 and Tractor85, Continental is also starting agricultural tire production at its site in Lousado. The state-of-the-art production facility was set up in less than two years with an investment of 49.9 million euros. It is adjacent to the passenger car tire production facility, which is one of the most efficient within the Continental Group. Continental has also set up a test and development center at the new agricultural tire production site, where the agricultural tires are tested for quality and developed further.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2016, Continental generated sales of €40.5 billion and currently employs more than 230,000 people in 56 countries. The Tire division currently has over 24 production and development locations worldwide. The broad product range and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers with around 52,000 employees, the Tire division generated sales of €10.7 billion in 2016. 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. All-rounder for comfortable driving in the field and on the road. (Photos: Continental)

More than 70 years of experience in agricultural tire production Continental’s re-entry into the agricultural tire business will rely on its own in-depth knowledge of the development, production and distribution of specialty tires. At the same time, the tire manufacturer benefits from decades of experience in the agricultural tire business: the first tow tire was produced in 1928 and until 2004 radial tires were produced in the Czech town of Otrokovice. For this reason, Continental still enjoys a good reputation on the market.

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Steinexpo 2017: Liebherr presented high-performance wheel loaders for quarrying use

Powerful drive, reinforced lift arm, sturdy axles: The largest Liebherr wheel loader, the L 586 XPower®, is suited to tough quarrying conditions. (Photos: Liebherr)

• Liebherr presented three high-performance wheel loaders for the quarrying industry • L 580 and L 586 XPower wheel loaders for maximum efficiency with a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 30 per cent • New L 518 Stereoloader® as a reliable partner for companies in the quarrying industry Liebherr was presenting two wheel loaders from the large wheel loader segment at this year’s Steinexpo. With the two wheel loaders L 580 XPower® and L 586 XPower®, Liebherr introduced two machines from the successful XPower generation that are specially equipped for use in tough conditions in the extraction process. Another highlight on display at the Liebherr stand includes the emission stage IV/Tier 4f-compliant L 518 Stereoloader®, representing the new generation of stereoloaders. It caters to the needs of companies from the quarrying industry as a reliable partner and impresses thanks to its versatility. The L 586 XPower® is used for presentations in the demo area. The trade fair exhibit has a tipping load of 21.600 kg with an operating weight of 32.600 kg. The L 586 XPower® is equipped with an efficient 260 kW/354 hp diesel engine compliant with emission stage IV/Tier 4f. The wheel loader is equipped with a powerful Z-bar linkage and a 5,5 m³ rock bucket with delta blade and a sturdy Liebherr tooth system.

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The reinforced and redesigned Z-bar linkage is the best choice for use in quarrying. Thanks to the large torque in the lower lift arm range, the machine operator can quickly fill the bucket, which leads to a higher handling capacity. As another representative of the XPower generation, Liebherr presents the L 580 XPower® on the Liebherr trade fair stand.

XPower®: Sturdy, efficient and highperformance The sturdiness of the machine was a particular focus during the development of the Liebherr XPower wheel loaders. Each XPower wheel loader is fitted with more rugged axles than the previous generation. In some cases, even with the axles of the next larger model of the previous generation. In addition to the axles, Liebherr has

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L 518 Stereoloader® as a reliable partner for quarrying companies

At the heart of the XPower wheel loader is the powersplit stage IV/Tier 4f-compliant XPower driveline that Liebherr now provides as standard for these machines. It combines a hydrostatic drive, which is ideal for short loading cycles, with a mechanical drive, which in turn shows its benefits when covering long distances. This combination ensures maximum efficiency and exceptional fuel savings of up to 30 per cent in comparison to wheel loaders of the same size class.

With the new stereoloader L518 Stereo®, Liebherr presents an agile and versatile partner for companies in the quarrying industry. The L 518 Stereo is equipped with the powerful and new standardised Z-bar linkage with hydraulic quick hitch and a 3,5 m³ high-tipping bucket. With an operating weight of 9.320 kg, the exhibit achieves a tipping load of 6.860 kg.

To optimally manage challenges such as steep ascents in quarrying, wheel loaders require a particularly powerful drive. Boasting a combination of hydrostatic and mechanical drives, the XPower ground drive system enables XPower wheel loaders to offer maximum performance. The interaction between these two drive types continuously adjusts to the respective application automatically. As a result, XPower® offers optimum acceleration and performance along all loading cycles.

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The Liebherr stereoloaders have been known as reliable and agile all-rounders for over two decades. The two new models L 514 Stereo and L 518 Stereo, which were introduced by Liebherr in May, also stand for these qualities. The key component of the new Stereoloader® is further constituted by the stereo steering that is typical for Liebherr in this machine class, featuring a combination of articulated steering and a steered rear axle. For use involving longer distances to be covered, Liebherr optionally offers the models as a „speeder” version. In this version, the new Stereoloaders ® achieve a top speed of 40 km/h. As a result, operators save time and money because the fast wheel loaders cover large distances in a short period of time. Both new models, the L514 Stereo and L518 Stereo, are available from the second half of 2017 and can be seen at various trade fairs.

Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH Bischofshofen, Austrian Martin Koller Marketing und Public Relations Telefon: +43 50809 11475 E-Mail: martin.koller.lbh@liebherr.com www.liebherr.com

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The new L 518 stereoloader ® is a reliable partner for companies in the widest variety of industries. (Photos: Liebherr)

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Liebherr R 970 SME crawler excavator at Steinexpo 2017

Liebherr-France SAS Colmar | France

With an operating weight of 80 tonnes, the R 970 SME features components from the 90-tonne standard model R 976. (Photos: Liebherr)

• Liebherr showcased Super Mass Excavation model at Steinexpo • Productive backhoe bucket with high digging and breakout forces • New, motorised folding ladder available for the R 970 SME With the R 970 SME Liebherr showcased a 80-tonne excavator for the mining industry at the 10th Steinexpo, the International Demonstration Show for the Construction Materials Industry, in Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden from 30 August to 2 September 2017. Various changes to the machine boost its performance and also improve safety. Liebherr presented the R 970 SME crawler excavator at the trade fair which is characterised by increased safety, productivity and efficiency. The undercarriage of the R 970 SME on show is a heavier and more robust S-HD model. The D9G travel mechanism is equipped with 600 mm wide, 2-bar track pads of the larger R976 model for greater rigidity and a longer service life. A counterweight of 14.5 t increases the stability of the R 970 SME so that it can be equipped with a 5.2 m3 HD backhoe bucket. The boom has a length of 7 m, the stick is 2.6 m long.

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New features added to the uppercarriage of the R 970 SME increase safety for the excavator operator and also make it easier to service the machine. Platforms with galvanised surface protection located on both sides of the uppercarriage make the environment safer for the operator when cleaning and servicing the R 970. The maintenance work is also made easier by the large maintenance access with the easy-to-open engine hood.

Première for the motorised folding ladder The new motorised folding ladder for the cab, which is being unveiled to the public for the first time at Steinexpo, deserves a special mention. It is available as an option. By pressing a switch an additional LED headlight with timeout can be activated over the ladder, which illuminates the area of the ladder, thus guaranteeing optimal and secure

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SME crawler excavator for tough operating conditions

In addition to the safety aspect, the R 970 SME also impresses with a higher level of efficiency and productivity, which is achieved by the larger capacity of the backhoe bucket, which can hold 5.20 m3, as well as higher digging and breakout forces. The new Liebherr diesel engine with SCR exhaust emissions aftertreatment system also complies with the requirements of the Stage IV / Tier 4f exhaust emissions standard and is powerful yet fuelefficient at the same time.

The R 970 SME is one of the four SME crawler excavator models from Liebherr which are suitable for quarrying. The models are available with operating weights from approx. 44 t to 102 t. SME stands for „Super Mass Excavation“. These versions are equipped with a reinforced undercarriage featuring suspension components from the next model up in the standard range. The R 970 SME features components from the 90-tonne standard model R 976.

The optimised maintenance intervals help lower costs and increase productivity, as downtimes are reduced and operating times are extended. The diverse offer of wear parts also ensures a longer service life of the backhoe bucket. The optimal equipment can be found for every application thanks to the different bucket types, as well as the Liebherr tooth system.

Liebherr also uses the counterweights of the larger standard machine for the SME crawler excavators. This improves the stability of the machine and allows larger backhoe buckets to be used. Special hydraulic cylinders give the machine outstanding digging and breakout forces. All-in-all, these measures ensure good performance and economy of the crawler excavator.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Liebherr-France SAS Colmar / France

With an operating weight of 80 tonnes, the R 970 SME features components from the 90-tonne standard model R 976. (Photos: Liebherr)

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Alban Villaumé Leiter Marketing / Kommunikation Telefon: +333 89 21 36 09 E-Mail: alban.villaume@liebherr.com www.liebherr.com

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Liebherr showcased the PR 726 Litronic crawler tractor at Steinexpo 2017

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Liebherr-Werk Telfs GmbH Telfs | Austria

Pushing performance at highest level due to proactive performance adaptation Cost-effective and efficient thanks to hydrostatic drive and selectable ECO mode Modern comfort cab with completely redeveloped operator‘s workstation Designed for 2D and 3D machine control systems of renowned manufacturers

Liebherr showcased the PR 726 Litronic at Steinexpo this year: a crawler tractor from Liebherr‘s successful generation 6. The series now totals six models with operating weights from approximately 16 tonnes to over 70 tonnes, which comply with the emissions standards of Stage IV / Tier 4f. The PR 726 Litronic has an operating weight between 16,000 kg and 19,800 kg and its Liebherr diesel engine delivers an output of 120 kW / 163 hp. The Liebherr PR 726 is powered by a 4-cylinder Liebherr diesel engine that complies with the Stage IV / Tier 4f emissions standard. In order to achieve the stipulated emissions and consumption goals, the entire combustion process has been optimized to reduce the particles, even within the engine, to a minimum. Liebherr also relies on selective catalytic reduction (SCR technology) for the PR 726 to simplify the system and to optimize the exhaust gas aftertreatment. This

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makes the use of a diesel particulate filter superfluous, thus simplifying maintenance for the customer. The highly efficient combustion process facilitates low fuel consumption. The optimal adaptation of the engine parameters to varying operating conditions is supported in a number of ways by, for example, an in-house developed common rail injection system incorporating an in-house developed electronic engine control. The main components of the generation 6 crawler tractors come from Liebherr‘s own production line and are therefore optimally tailored to the machine. Among these components are the diesel engine and the common rail injection system, as well as electronic and various hydraulic components. Here, Liebherr can draw on over 50 years of experience in the development of crawler tractors.

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NEWS & REPORTS Maximum performance and efficiency As with all generation 6 crawler tractors, the new PR 726 Litronic also features an electronic drive control with integrated ECO function. This allows the operator to select between high performance and maximum economy. The ECO control system here enables even greater travel drive efficiency in light to medium-duty operations. The proactive power control is another 6th generation innovation. This involves the detection of various machine parameters and if required results in an automatic increase of the engine output for a short time. As well as responding more rapidly, the machines offer a tangible increase in pushing performance and dynamic response. The hydrostatic drive keeps the engine speed at a constant level. All drive components and the intelligent Liebherr engine management are optimally adapted to the speed, which makes a significant contribution to reduced fuel consumption. The combined inching brake pedal facilitates the transition from conventionally driven machines to Liebherr generation 6 crawler tractors. With this equipment option, both the travel speed and the brake can be controlled via the foot pedal. A key enhancement is the 3-way joystick (which can be locked in forward, stop, and reverse), which is also available as an option. The PR 726 offers exceptional smooth running and perfect crawling properties. Long running gear systems, an effective balance, and optimal visibility are superb prerequisites for precise leveling, irrespective of whether this is done manually or using automatic grading systems.

Plug-and-play: Easy installation of machine control systems For simple and trouble-free implementation of automatic machine control systems, Liebherr also offers factory-fitted preparation kits for the generation 6 crawler tractors, which are available for the systems of wellknown manufacturers such as Trimble, Topcon, or Leica, for example. Whether the machine operator opts for a 2D or 3D control system for the intended deployment, both laser and GPS systems or control systems with total station can be used on the same machine without any problems. This makes the installation easier and offers the owner the highest level of flexibility in the selection of their system.

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If required by the project conditions, an individual machine control system can also be used consecutively on different Liebherr crawler tractors that are factory prepared resulting in considerably lower investment costs for the operator. Liebherr works intensively with the manufacturers of the control systems both in the area of development and after-sales, thereby ensuring that the user always receives optimal service from their chosen supplier.

Equipment for any application The new PR 726 Litronic is made complete through its comprehensive range of equipment. This starts at the front with a universal 6-way blade, with folding corners as an option for easy transport, extending through to a straight blade and semi-U blade for moving larger quantities of material. To further simplify machine transportation, a semi-U blade with an overall width of 3 meters for a track width of up to 610 mm is also available. At the rear, 3-shank and 5-shank rippers can be chosen as well as, for example, a hydraulic rope winch, counterweight or drawbar. Based on the extensive experience of material handling operations that Liebherr has gained with its large dozers, the new PR 726 Litronic can also be configured for industrial applications such as handling of coal or wood chippings. The new PR 726 will also be offered in a special dozer version for landfill sites, adding to the extensive range of Liebherr machines for this target group. Special equipment features make this model the ideal system solution for this challenging field of application and include, for example, a pressurized operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s cab as standard, special seals in the cab and engine area, protective devices and covers, optional reversible fans and special landfill blades with trash tracks or striker bars.

Modern design and comfortable new cab The modern design of the new generation 6 crawler tractors, with sloping edges on all sides and panoramic windows, offers the operator an optimum all-round view of the terrain as well as the blade and rear ripper. The view over the engine hood is completely clear as the exhaust stack and lifting cylinders have been positioned behind the A-posts. Good visibility enhances efficiency and improves safety in day-to-day work.

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NEWS & REPORTS Numerous innovations in the operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s cab of the larger generation 6 machines have now filtered down into the compact class. The travel and operation joysticks make ergonomically safe handling and even more convenient work possible thanks to the new T-shape. The required traveling speed range can be preselected directly on the joystick enabling control of the tractor to be selected precisely, especially at low speed. Driver detection takes place automatically by means of the integrated seat contact switch without a safety lever having to be activated. The touch-sensitive system display for Liebherr earthmoving machines is also featured on the new PR 726 Litronic. This enables important operating parameters, such as the ECO function or the travel drive response and steering, to be adjusted intuitively and with a clear overview. For optimum illumination of the working area, halogen headlights or high-performance LEDs are used depending on the chosen equipment level.

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Simple maintenance, low operating costs, optimal planning reliability Centralized servicing points, wide opening access flaps and engine compartment doors, an operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s cab that tilts as standard and fans that fold out for cleaning (optional) facilitate perfect service access and simplify the maintenance process. Depending on the application, and provided that regular quality checks are performed, the hydraulic oil change interval can be as long as 8,000 hours of operation. Compared with the predecessor model, the maintenance intervals of the diesel engine in the PR 726 have been doubled to 2,000 operating hours, which results in reduced operating costs overall.

The PR 726 Litronic has an operating weight between 16,000 kg and 19,800 kg and its Liebherr diesel engine delivers an output of 120 kW / 163 hp. (Photos: Liebherr)

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NEWS & REPORTS The PR 726 Litronicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undercarriage is a completely new development. The segmented sprocket has a larger diameter with more teeth so that the operating life of the bushings and sprockets is extended. The Liebherr FTB undercarriage is also available as an option for the PR 726. This swivel undercarriage with rotating bushings, exclusively developed for Liebherr, is particularly wellsuited for work on soft, abrasive ground and considerably extends the service life in sand, for example. If used in areas with impact loads, such as on stones and rocks, the trusted tracks with lifetime lubrication are the ideal solution. Both undercarriage versions can be retrofitted retroactively. As with all previous generation 6 models, the PR 726 features a 3 year / 5,000 hr warranty on the whole drivetrain as standard and without charge. In addition, Liebherr offers special guarantees as well as customized inspection and service programs. This enables maintenance checks to be optimally scheduled giving customers reassurance across the whole service life of the machine. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Liebherr-Werk Telfs GmbH Telfs, Austria Alexander Katrycz Telephon: +43 508096 1416 E-Mail: alexander.katrycz@liebherr.com www.liebherr.com

Information about all machine data anywhere, at any time LiDAT, the data transfer and positioning system from Liebherr, supplies information, for example, on the machine location and operation of the machines. Examples of this include the position of the machines, operating and utilization times, fuel consumption and also service interval information. LiDAT data can also be used as a basis for the calculation of rental rates. The precise location of the machine fleet at all times gives the fleet operator more planning reliability. Technicians can be sent out and spare parts planned more optimally thanks to the direct access to each machine. Such a significant cost saving can be achieved while, at the same time, improving machine availability. The LiDAT data can be accessed via GPRS or data carrier. As just a web browser is required to use LiDAT, information can be made readily available on a variety of end-user devices. With user definable machine groups, large construction sites can be delimited for purposes of organization. Additional security is offered by an automatic alarm function, which can be set up for particularly important information, for example. notification of critical operating conditions or a machine leaving a predetermined zone or being operated outside authorized hours.

The PR 726 Litronic has an operating weight between 16,000 kg and 19,800 kg and its Liebherr diesel engine delivers an output of 120 kW / 163 hp. (Photos: Liebherr)

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Liebherr A 924 Litronic wheeled excavator at Steinexpo 2017

Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH Kirchdorf an der Iller | Germany

• Operating weight of between 21.5 and 26.5 tonnes • Above average performance and high levels of efficiency • Comfortable and safe work station for efficient operation At Steinexpo 2017 Liebherr showcased the A 924 Litronic wheeled excavator with the new concept, which ensures compliance with Stage IV / Tier 4f emissions standards. The machine has an operating weight of between 21.5 and 26.5 tonnes and an engine power of 140 kW / 190 HP. Additionally Liebherr presents the SG 30B stone tongs attachment. It is a special version of the sorter grab designed for the safe and efficient movement of large stones and blocks of stone. The A 924 Litronic combines above average performance with a high level of efficiency and is ideal for use in traditional earthmoving as well as in quarrying. The Liebherr wheeled excavator performs a range of tasks in quarries. It is suitable for mining, transport, crushing and sorting material, road construction and cleaning. The machine on display at Steinexpo 2017 has a 2750 mm wide undercarriage with dozer blade at the rear and has a heavy counterweight that provides greater lifting capacities. The equipment includes a 5.8 m long adjustable boom with central lubrication, a 2.65 m dipper arm with Liebherr’s SWA 48 quick coupler system, including LIKUFIX, and 0.85 m³ capacity SG 30B stone tongs. The PowerLift option also included in the configuration ensures higher lifting capacities in the immediate vicinity of the machine, which results in increased productivity.

High-performance and efficient: the Liebherr A 924 Litronic wheeled excavator. (Photos: Liebherr)

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Comfortable cab

The Liebherr A 924 Litronic wheeled excavator is installed with a newly-developed Liebherr diesel engine that is highly efficient. This current engine generation benefits from Liebherr’s innovative SCR technology. This consists of an SCR catalyst system and other components such as an injector and AdBlue® solution. A particulate filter is not required but can be installed for special construction site requirements. The complete system reduces exhaust gas emissions effectively and has no negative effect on performance.

The new cab impresses with optimised safety and additional comfort. It is one of the largest cabs in this machine class. A foldable armrest, which provides the machine operator with enhanced safety when getting in and out of the excavator, is included in the standard equipment. The optional Premium driver‘s seat can be independently set to the weight of the machine operator and offers integrated seat cooling. The radio can be operated simply and conveniently via the central display.

The wheeled excavator has a new hydraulic concept with a total delivery rate of 602 l/min. Large hydraulic tool attachments and implements can also be used very efficiently. The separate hydraulic pump in the closed slewing circuit only supplies the swing mechanism with hydraulic fluid. The maximum delivery rate is therefore always available for turning the upper carriage and ensures fast and dynamic rotary movements. Thanks to the innovative Liebherr Power Efficiency system (LPE), which optimally regulates all the new Liebherr wheeled excavators’ power management processes, fuel consumption is considerably reduced. The proactive intervention in the engine management system, adjustment of the swing angle of the hydraulic pump and of the engine speed together provide optimum efficiency of the drive components in every work situation.

The standard operation of the stabilizers via the joystick’s proportional controls also offers greater comfort. When moving the machine, the operator does not need to change grip and is able to complete levelling work with dexterity and precision. Other standard equipment, including the wiper for the lower windscreen, spacious storage options, easy-to-clean floor mat and four-dimensional adjustable armrests, add to the comfort of the cab.

Simple maintenance The service-orientated layout of the machine guarantees short maintenance periods and minimises associated maintenance costs. All components of the new A 924 Litronic that need to be serviced are clearly arranged. Service

The Liebherr SG 30B stone tongs attachment impresses with the perfect combination of stability and lightweight design for increasing the load bearing capacity whilst keeping fuel consumption low. (PHotos: Liebherr)

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NEWS & REPORTS doors that open out wide and lock automatically make these components easy to reach. The engine oil, fuel, air and cab air filters are easily and safely accessible from the ground. When servicing is required, Liebherrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dense service network is able to provide short response times. Service technicians trained by Liebherr perform service and maintenance tasks on site quickly and in accordance with manufacturer specifications. This minimises downtime, increasing the productivity of the machine as a result.

Experience that has proved its worth Key components including the diesel engine, SCR technology, hydraulic components, electronics components, swing ring and swing drive are developed, tested and produced by Liebherr. The great depth of inhouse manufacturing experience guarantees the highest level of quality and provides optimal configuration of components. All steel components are also designed and manufactured by Liebherr. Designed from steel plates for the toughest requirements and applications, they provide high torsional rigidity and optimal absorption of forces for a long service life.

Liebherr also has a heavy lift version of this machine type available. The A 924 Heavy Lift Litronic is the largest serial wheeled excavator built by Liebherr. This wheeled excavator has an operating weight of between 26.5 and 28 tonnes and an engine power of 160 kW / 217 HP.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH Kirchdorf an der Iller / Germany Stefanie Willburger Marketing Telefon: +49 7354 80-7953 E-Mail: stefanie.willburger@liebherr.com www.liebherr.com

High-performance and efficient: the Liebherr A 924 Litronic wheeled excavator. (Photos: Liebherr)

Efficient thanks to compatible tool attachments and implements The SG 30B stone tongs attachment is a special version of the sorter grab designed for the safe and efficient movement of large stones and blocks of stone. Here again Liebherr uses a very high proportion of in-house produced components. The large swing ring and massive hydraulic cylinder, as well as the inner hydraulic lines for attachment with LIKUFIX, ensure a longer service life for tool attachments and implements. Buckets are secured to the mounting with Passfix bolts. The sealed and play-free bearings guarantee a high level of reliability. Thanks to the high clamping force, the material has a firm and safe grip at all times. Precise, sensitive rotation of the stone tongs is also possible. The lightweight yet stable steel structure enables higher lifting capacities with fuel consumption simultaneously low. A central lubrication system, hose protection for the cylinder hoses and a shut-off valve, which prevents the grab opening if the pressure drops, can also be included on request.

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NEWS & REPORTS The primary machine for large scale production: Mining, quarry and mass earth excavation applications

Komatsu Europe International N.V. Hanover | Germany

Komatsu Europe announced the new PC700LC-11 hydraulic excavator at Steinexpo

The primary machine for large scale production: Mining, quarry and mass earth excavation applications. (Photo: Komatsu)

Komatsu Europe International N.V. announces the new PC700LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With an operating weight between 67.500 kg - 69.500 kg, the PC700LC-11 is EU Stage IV emissions compliant and maintains the powerful productivity and transportability of the previous model, while improving cab design and serviceability - and fuel efficiency by up to 6%. The latest KOMTRAX™ telematics, and the Komatsu Care® maintenance program, offer top fleet management and support, protect the machine against misuse and guarantee maximum efficiency and uptime.

ISO certified cab, specifically designed for hydraulic excavators, strengthened by a reinforced box structure framework. (Photo: Komatsu)

Vince Porteous, Product Manager at Komatsu Europe states: “The PC700LC-11 was designed and manufactured by Komatsu specifically for hard and highly demanding applications such as mining, quarries and mass earth excavation. Komatsu’s commitment to reduce operational costs through outstanding fuel efficiency, high productivity and reliable performance, has already been well received by the European market. The PC700LC-11 offers outstanding

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NEWS & REPORTS fuel consumption. Its Komatsu-designed aftertreatment system is the best on the market and customers also benefit of low AdBlue® consumption. We have created not just an exceptional primary mover, but a workstation with incorporated operator safety and comfort”.

• Standard, heated air suspension high back seat, with new, fully adjustable armrests for improved comfort. • Standard AM/FM stereo radio, plus auxiliary input, for connecting external devices to play music through the cab speakers. • 12-volt power ports incorporated into the cab.

Standard features of the new PC700LC-11 include: EU Stage IV Certified Engine Technology • A 327 kW (439 HP), Komatsu SAA6D140E-7, EU Stage IV emissions certified engine. • Integrated, Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system that uses AdBlue® to meet EU Stage IV emission regulations for NOx emissions. • Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) and an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve for more precise temperature and air management control, as well as longer component life.

Highly Efficient Hydraulic System • All major components, including the engine, hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves exclusively designed and produced by Komatsu. • Integrated design, using a Komatsu open centre load sensing hydraulic system, features three working modes to match performance in a wide variety of applications.

• Enhanced, high-resolution, seven inch LCD colour monitor displays information in 33 languages, for global support. • Operator can select up to three working modes to match machine performance to the application. • Monitor panel displays AdBlue® fluid level, ecology guidance, operational records, fuel consumption history, and utilization information. • New display combines vehicle information with wide, landscape view from standard side and rear view cameras. Komatsu’s KomVison is optional and provides the operator with a bird’s eye view of the surrounding working environment.

Convenient Maintenance and Serviceability • Handrails on both sides of the upper structure for easier access. • Large, easy-to-reach, 62 litre refill capacity AdBlue® tank, in a lockable compartment, provides • 3:1 diesel-to-AdBlue® refill ratio. • Hydraulically-driven fan can be manually reversed to simplify cleaning the cooling assembly.

• Additional hydraulic system enhancements reduce hydraulic loss, improving efficiency.

• Radiator and hydraulic oil coolers mounted side by side, for easy maintenance and service.

• Hydraulically-driven, reversible cooling fan varies fan speed in response to coolant, hydraulic oil, and ambient air temperatures, creating better efficiency and a quiet work environment for the operator.

• Standard, 24 volt lubrication pump with hose reel to ease grease-fitting maintenance.

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• Exclusive Komatsu EMMS (Equipment Management Monitoring System) continuously monitors all critical systems, enables preventative maintenance, and provides trouble-shooting assistance to minimize diagnosis and repair time.

• Control lever: Neutral detection system • Comfortable, quiet work environment to help operators maximize productivity. • ISO certified cab, specifically designed for hydraulic excavators, strengthened by a reinforced box structure framework. • Cab mounted on viscous isolation dampers for low vibration levels.

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NEWS & REPORTS PC390HRD-11 „High Reach“:

Komatsu Europe International N.V. Hanover | Germany

Komatsu Europe announced the new PC390HRD-11 High Reach Demolition Excavator

PC390HRD-11 „High Reach“ - Komatsu reaches new heights with award-winning excavator (Photo: Komatsu)

The new PC390HRD-11 is the latest in Komatsu’s range of heavy duty demolition machines. It brings “best in class” working power to the 50 tonne machine sector, can be configured in six different working arrangements, can carry a 2.5 tonne demolition tool up to an impressive height of 26 metres, and can also work with a 4-tonne demolition tool up to 15 metres. Operators of the new machine will work through the widest possible range with optimal control and safety. The new PC390HRD-11 excavator is a revolutionary and versatile Komatsu unit that removes the need for multiple machines in the demolition process. It was designed and developed, using customer feedback, by Komatsu UK (KUK), a plant located near Newcastle, in the North East of England.

The working range indication system on the PC390HRD-11 is a new important and advanced feature: it allows the operator to use the machine to its maximum effect without compromising safety, even through a full 360o. It can also display the view from the optional arm end camera system.

As Komatsu UK also manufactures the PC390HRD-11 the whole machine works together as one complete system, ensuring smooth operation, precision, stability and operator comfort.

The standard undercarriage fitted to the new excavator is a mechanically variable style, with a much larger footprint than the outgoing PC350LC-8 HRD. This gives the machine great stability. The new hydraulic undercarriage option makes it exceptionally easy and quick to set up the machine on site and to reduce the transport width to less than 3m.

In the development process, Komatsu recognised that demolition machines must be moved from site to site as easily as possible. A lot of effort went into the transport arrangements for PC390HRD-11 and the machine was kept as compact and light as possible, without compromising durability.

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In May 2017, clients from across Europe were welcomed at KUK to the PC390HRD-11’s official launch and showcase. The new Komatsu excavator created further excitement across the construction industry when it scooped this

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NEWS & REPORTS year’s prestigious National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) Award for innovation. It was also shortlisted for the innovation awards of the Syndicat National des Entreprises de Démolition (SNED) in France. Stuart Blackham, Design Manager for demolition products at Komatsu UK, said: “All of the people who have worked on the project are delighted to have been recognised for their hard work. We are really pleased that a machine that was designed, developed and manufactured here at KUK has been received so well, and will be used across Europe.” He added: “There is a desire at Komatsu to continually drive forward improvements and innovation, no matter how well our machines already perform. This new high reach machine is an example of how customer feedback, combined with our own invention and innovation, can help create a game-changing machine.”

Komatsu PC390HRD-11 Features and Benefits • EU Stage IV emissions compliant – Able to work in low emissions zones. • Powerful Engine - 202 kW / 271 HP @ 1.950 rpm • Operating Weight - 45.760 -61.800 kg • Best in class 26m Extended High Reach configuration, with 2.500kg attachment. • 3.350kg attachment in 23m high reach arrangement. • 4.000kg attachment in 15.5m Medium Reach (2 position) configuration. • New working Range Indicator system – Full colour display shows machine limits, and keeps operator in control at all times. • 360o working range - Calibrated working range indicator shows safe working zones. • Mechanically adjustable undercarriage – Minimum transport width, exceptional working stability.

Simon Saunders is Product Manager for Komatsu Europe demolition machines. He said: “A lot of hard work went into the PC390HRD-11, and it is great to see it being recognised. Since the beginning, Komatsu has sought to build leading machines in their individual fields, and this is clearly continuing year on year - Komatsu is making its mark, with this fantastic new machine, and the KUK team is at the heart of that.” The latest KOMTRAX™ telematics, and the Komatsu Care® complimentary maintenance program, offer top fleet management and support, protect the machine against misuse and guarantee maximum efficiency and uptime.

• LED working lamps – Better vision for safer operation. • Tilting cab control on wrist controller – Operator convenience & safety • Parallel link windscreen wiper – Improved visibility increases productivity and jobsite safety. • New work equipment stands - Purpose designed for easy transport • Lifting eyes positioned for easy movement of work equipment sections. • Arm end camera option – Improved view of working area helps avoid equipment damage • Neutral Detection System – Helps avoid unintended movement of machine.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Komatsu Europe International N.V. Kevin Broman +32 2 255 24 58 kevin.broman@komatsu.eu www.komatsu.eu

PC390HRD-11 „High Reach“ - Komatsu reaches new heights with award-winning excavator (Photo: Komatsu)

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Komatsu Europe International N.V. Hanover | Germany

Komatsu Europe introduced new HD325-8 and HD405-8 rigid dump trucks

Increased productivity, improved access and all-new operator environment: Komatsu Europe introduced new HD325-8 and HD4058 rigid dump trucks (Photo: Komatsu)

Komatsu Europe International N.V. announces the new HD325-8 and HD405-8 rigid dump trucks. These latest additions to the Komatsu rigid frame truck family combine increased engine power and the Komatsu Traction Control System (KTCS) for improved productivity. They feature payload capacities of 36,5 and 40 metric tonnes respectively and replace the HD325-7 and HD405-7 models. Both new trucks feature a EU Stage IV certified Komatsu SAA6D140-7 engine that puts out 386 kW (518 HP). The latest engine technology from Komatsu also reduces fuel consumption. The optional Komatsu Traction Control System (KTCS) automatically applies the brakes independently to achieve optimum traction in varying ground conditions. Because the system operates without the need for differential lock-up, steering performance is not compromised. “With the integration of the latest Komatsu engine technology, the new HD325-8 and HD405-8 are designed to offer a maximized productivity with a low operational cost” says Jeroen De Roeck, Product Manager at Komatsu Europe. “The new spacious and ergonomic operator cab, with fully adjustable, heated and ventilated operator seat, provides a first-class, comfortable work environment”.

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The latest KOMTRAX™ telematics, and the Komatsu Care® maintenance program, offer top fleet management and support, protect the machine against misuse and guarantee maximum efficiency and uptime. Other new standard features for the two new trucks include a seven-inch LCD colour monitor, a dedicated rearview monitor, fast-fill fuel system and a premium heated and ventilated operator’s seat with air suspension. Front access is improved with sloped stairs and handrails, in place of the previous ladder configuration.

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NEWS & REPORTS Standard features of the new HD325-8 AND HD405-8: Komatsu Engine Technology • The powerful SAA6D140-7 engine provides 386 kW (518 HP). • The hydraulically actuated Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) ensure precise operation and quick engine response. • Maintenance of engines is simplified with enhanced monitor panel capability and service features. • KOMTRAX™ and the monitor panel provide critical information for easy monitoring and key data for production management. • Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter (KDPF) and other aftertreatment components are designed in conjunction with the engine for efficiency and long life.

Additional Features/Benefits • Angled front access stairs with handrails are now standard for both sides of the machine. • Komatsu Advanced Transmission with Optimum Modulation Control System (K-ATOMiCS) adjusts shifting performance per demand for a more comfortable ride and reduced material spillage. • Integrated and highly responsive retarder with big retarder absorbing capacity. • Automatic Retard Speed Control (ARSC) automatically maintains a selected downhill travel speed (rather than engine RPM) that is appropriate for the grade. • Komatsu integrated payload meter (PLM) data is available on the machine monitor and remotely via the web. • Tight turning radius with MacPherson strut front suspension. • Hydropneumatic suspension system for a smooth ride.

• Automatic KDPF regeneration is performed passively, with no action required of the operator and no interference with machine operation. • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

New In-Cab Enhancements/Features • New, air-suspension, high-back, ventilated and heated seat softens machine vibrations for operator comfort and cast frame members increase strength.

Komatsu Europe International N.V. Kevin Broman +32 2 255 24 58 kevin.broman@komatsu.eu www.komatsu.eu

• Seven-inch, full colour, high resolution monitor delivers a sharp picture and vivid colours, even in harsh light. • Komatsu Auto Idle Shutdown can reduce idle time and save fuel. • Separate, full colour, rear-view monitor with improved lineof-sight.

Increased productivity, improved access and all-new operator environment: Komatsu Europe introduced new HD325-8 and HD4058 rigid dump trucks (Photo: Komatsu)

• Pioneering KOMTRAX™ telematics system and monitor provides key machine metrics, including KDPF status, fuel consumption, plus performance information collected and sorted by operator ID. • Auxiliary jack and two 12 volt ports.

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Komatsu Europe International N.V. Hanover | Germany

Komatsu Europe introduces new HD465-8 and HD605-8 rigid dump trucks

Increased horsepower, reduced fuel consumption, improved access and all-new operator environment: Komatsu Europe introduces new HD465-8 and HD605-8 rigid dump trucks (Photo: Komatsu)

Komatsu Europe announces the new HD465-8 and HD605-8 rigid dump trucks. These additions to the Komatsu rigid frame truck family combine increased engine power and the Komatsu Traction Control System (KTCS) for improved productivity. They feature payload capacities of 55 and 63 metric tonnes respectively and replace the HD465-7 and HD605-7 models. Both new trucks feature a Komatsu SAA6D170E-7 engine with its power increased to 578 kW (775 HP). This latest engine technology from Komatsu also reduces fuel consumption. The optional Komatsu Traction Control System (KTCS) automatically applies the brakes independently to achieve optimum traction in varying ground conditions. Because the system operates without the need for differential lock-up, steering performance is not compromised. “With the integration of the latest Komatsu engine technology, and increased power, the new HD465-8 and HD605-8 are designed to offer maximized productivity and low operation costs” says Jeroen De Roeck, Product Manager at Komatsu Europe. “The new spacious and ergonomic operator cab, with fully adjustable, heated and ventilated operator seat, provides a first-class comfortable work environment”.

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The latest KOMTRAX™ telematics, and the Komatsu Care® maintenance program, offer top fleet management and support, protect the machine against misuse and guarantee maximum efficiency and uptime. Other new standard features for the two new trucks include a seven-inch LCD colour monitor, a dedicated rearview monitor, fast-fill fuel system, an engine compartment light, and a premium heated and ventilated operator’s seat with air suspension. Front access is improved with sloped stairs and handrails, in place of the previous ladder configuration.

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NEWS & REPORTS Standard features of the new HD465-8 AND HD605-8:

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

Komatsu Engine Technology

• Pioneering KOMTRAX™ Plus telematics system and monitor provides key machine metrics, including KDPF status, fuel consumption, plus performance information collected and sorted by operator ID.

• The powerful SAA6D170E-7 engine provides 578 kW (775 HP). • The hydraulically actuated Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) ensure precise operation and quick engine response. • Maintenance of engines is simplified with enhanced monitor panel capability and service features. • KOMTRAX™ and the monitor panel provide critical information for easy monitoring and key data for production management. • Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter (KDPF) and other aftertreatment components are designed in conjunction with the engine for efficiency and long life. • Automatic KDPF regeneration is performed passively, with no action required of the operator and no interference with machine operation. • No Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system is required for these models.

New In-Cab Enhancements/Features • New, air-suspension, high-back, ventilated and heated seat softens machine vibrations for operator comfort and cast frame members increase strength.

• Separate, full colour, rear-view monitor with improved lineof-sight.

• Auxiliary jack and two 12 volt ports.

• Seven-inch, full colour, high resolution monitor delivers a sharp picture and vivid colours, even in harsh light.

Increased horsepower, reduced fuel consumption, improved access and all-new operator environment: Komatsu Europe introduces new HD465-8 and HD605-8 rigid dump trucks (Photo: Komatsu)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Komatsu Europe International N.V. Kevin Broman +32 2 255 24 58 kevin.broman@komatsu.eu www.komatsu.eu

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Around the world in 80... applications!

MB CRUSHER Fara Vicentino | Italy

At the end of August, the MB Crusher tour of the most important international trade fairs recommenced

t the end of August, the MB Crusher tour of the most important international trade fairs recommenced (Photos: MB Crusher)

here are those who use the equipment for pipe laying, for the selection of the fine-grade material used to cover the pipes. There are those who work in demolition and need to recycle the waste by-products. There are also the owners of huge quarries who use the equipment in places that large fixed systems cannot reach. And there are also those who need to work in a town centre, using machinery which reduces the production of dust and which takes up less space. Different sectors, all with the same common denominator: saving time and money. There is something for everyone, or rather, for every area of application. Because MB Crusher has thought of every sector: crusher buckets, screening buckets, grapples and drum cutters - all made entirely in Italy - are machines which can be applied to any heavy machinery, from the smallest to the biggest, and which can be used in various ways. To see them first-hand, in real demonstration areas, MB Crusher will be welcoming its clients during the most important sector trade fairs in Europe and worldwide.

The Quarrying and Mining sector There are four events not to be missed in the Quarry and Mine sector, to which the Italian company has dedicated a special product line: the largest models in the range have, in fact, been designed to process waste materials from mining, which can then be reused for the construction and maintenance of the internal road network, the maintenance of roadways, and the filling of holes and digs.

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The first appointment was from 30 August to 2 September, in Germany, where, during the “Steinexpo” fair, the German branch, MB Deutschland, had setting up a testing area. And there was more: it had also been possible to see the biggest crusher bucket in the world first-hand, the BF150.10, suitable for excavators of over 70 tons. From Germany, MB Crusher then flys off to the States, where the MB America branch had been taking part in “The Mining Operations Forum” from 24 to 26 September. Again, at the end of September, from 27 to 30, MB products displayed at the “Marmomacc” fair in Verona.

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NEWS & REPORTS Lastly, the French branch MB France will be participating in the “Sim” fair in Metz from 18 to 20 October.

The Recycling sector For those who work with recycling, there are three essential appointments. The first, from 7 to 10 September, was the “Matexpo” fair in Belgium. From 20 to 21 September, MB Crusher products were shown at work in a testing area at the “Salon B&TP” in France. Lastly, the final appointment in November will be in Italy, in Rimini, where MB will be presenting the special line dedicated to recycling during the “Ecomondo” fair (from 7 to 10 November).

The Building and Construction sector For those working in the world of construction, MB will be dedicating a special exhibition area to its products on three different occasions: from 13 to 17 September MB was at the “NordBau” fair in Germany; from 3 to 5 October in the USA at the “ICUEE” fair; and the year will end in India, where the Indian MB branch will take part in the “EXCON” fair from 12 to 16 December. The year will come to an end, but 2018 is just around the corner. And the MB tour will continue, will new fairs and demo tours in collaboration with the most important local partners.

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

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Advanced Mining Solutions

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Kontakt Albrecht-von-Groddeck-Str. 3 D-38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld Telefon +49 (0) 53 23 / 98 38 808 Mobil +49 (0) 173 / 51 67 579 E-Mail: tudeshki@ipc-tudeshki.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Caterpillar Inc.

New Electric Drive Cat® 988K XE Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Efficiency and Lower Total Cost of Ownership Electric drive loader delivers 25% greater overall efficiency and up to 10% more productivity in load-and-carry applications than the industry leader 988K loader

New Electric Drive Cat® 988K XE Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Efficiency and Lower Total Cost of Ownership. (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new Cat® 988K XE is the first wheel loader offered by Caterpillar with a highefficiency electric drive system. This new large wheel loader joins the industry leader 988K and the recently launched 986K wheel loaders to provide customers with the most cost-effective loader for each application. Delivering high-production in all loading applications, the 988K XE is recommended for demanding job sites where fuel efficiency makes a difference in the machine’s total cost of operation. The new loader features switched reluctance (SR) technology and leverages more than 15 years of Cat electric drive experience and more than 4 years of stringent testing in a range of applications for proven reliability in the field. The field proven and tested C18 ACERT™ engine, mechanical dropbox, driveline and axles from the 988K remain in the electric drive machine for consistent, trouble-free operation.

New Electric Drive Cat® 988K XE Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Efficiency and Lower Total Cost of Ownership. (Photos: Caterpillar)

Maximum Efficiency & Productivity Offering increased truck loading and loadand-carry efficiency, the new 988K XE increases efficiency by 25% overall and by up to 49% in

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NEWS & REPORTS face-loading applications, as compared to the 988K. This reduces costs and helps operations reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint. At the same time, Caterpillar production studies report the new loader delivers up to 10% higher productivity in load-and-carry applications. The new Cat 988K XE loader offers a range of bucket capacities from 6.2-17 yd3 (4.7-13 m3). Rated standard and high lift payload for the loader reaches 12.5 tons (11.3 tonnes) when working with face material and 16 tons (14.5 tonnes) with loose material. Advansys™ Series Ground Engaging Tools (GET) protect bucket components and reduce operating costs, so operations can get the most out of machine performance. The standard 988K XE wheel loader is performance matched to offer efficient 3-pass loading of the 42.6-ton (38.6-tonne) Cat 770G and 4-pass loading of the 51-ton (46.3-tonne) Cat 772. Its high-lift configuration delivers 5-pass loading of the 61-ton (55.3-tonne) Cat 773G and 6-pass loading of the 70.5-ton (64-tonne) Cat 775G.

Extended Service, Lower Ownership Costs Cat electric drive technology found in the new 988K XE lowers overall maintenance costs, while increasing engine life expectancy. Offering extended oil change intervals of 2,000 hours, the electric drive wheel loader uses 40% less powertrain oil.

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The durable SR drive motor, generator and inverter are built to last through the second engine life with minimum maintenance. Additionally, the efficient electric drive design increases engine life by up to 3,500 hours, extending time between powertrain rebuilds. To assist with electric drive rebuilds, Caterpillar offers customers world-class service training material, backed by industry-leading customer support from the extensive Cat dealer network. Remanufactured drive motors, generators and inverters will also be available to reduce rebuild cost.

Similar Operation, Greater Productivity Slight changes inside the cab of the new 988K XE provide operators with the familiar functions and feel of the 988K. At the same time, operators will experience improved handling smoothness and ease of operation. The new loader offers a single speed range, so the machine efficiently operates without the need for gear shifting. New virtual gears help to control machine ground speed and deliver smooth direction shifts. The standard Cat Product Link™ offers remote data monitoring through VisionLink®, so key personnel can stay informed of critical machine operating data. Fuel usage, payload summaries, scheduled service reminders, fault code alerts and various productivity reports are available to help improve machine management. Additionally, the New Electric Drive Cat® 988K XE Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Efficiency and Lower Total Cost of Ownership. (Photos: Caterpillar)

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NEWS & REPORTS onboard Vital Information Management System (VIMS) provides the operator with operating data such as realtime fuel consumption and fuel efficiency via an interactive touch screen display. The new Cat 988K XE loader is equipped with a host of technology solutions to increase operating efficiency and machine uptime. Cat Production Measurement (CPM) brings payload weighing to the cab, so operators can work more productively and deliver accurate loads with confidence. CPM offers advanced weighing modes, which assist with payload accuracy and increase loading cycle speed.

About Caterpillar For more than 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 2016 sales and revenues of $38.537 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three product segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. For more information, visit caterpillar.com

Optional Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is a fully integrated Cat feature, which enables operators to monitor tire inflation. Available through the VIMS display, the operator can quickly view each tire’s pressure and take action when needed to reduce wear and increase service life. As customers have come to expect from the 988K, operators safely access via left- or right-hand stairs built at a reduced 45-degree angle 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 structure reduces operator sound levels. The automatic, in-cab temperature control system maintains operator comfort even in extreme temperatures.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Caterpillar Inc. 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 www.cat.com New Electric Drive Cat® 988K XE Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Efficiency and Lower Total Cost of Ownership. (Photos: Caterpillar)

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Cat® Excavator Makes Appearance in New Movie, “Transformers: The Last Knight,” Directed by Michael Bay

A Cat® excavator is next in line to carry on the tradition of Cat equipment appearing on the big screen when it joins the team of hero robots in the highly anticipated film “Transformers: The Last Knight,” directed by Michael Bay recently opened in cinemas. Audiences will spot the Cat excavator among the vehicles hiding in an auto salvage yard along with Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) and a group of the heroic Autobots.

Highly Aligned Tributes Speaking on the excavator’s movie appearance and shared attributes between Caterpillar and the Transformers films, Jessica Nunley, global marketing innovation manager for construction equipment at Caterpillar, comments both brands are well aligned. “The attributes associated with the Transformers movie franchise – strength, loyalty and protection – line up perfectly with the Caterpillar brand,” she says. “The Autobots take on the role of partners who help the movie’s hero rise to the challenge, and Caterpillar views our customer partnerships the same way. As we develop new products for the jobsite of the future, we’re all about transformation. We want to help our customers change the construction industry for the better.” The Age of Smart Iron offered by Caterpillar transforms jobsites by allowing entire fleets to speak the same language and introduces machine advancements faster and more frequently than ever before. “Through the integration of Cat® Connect technologies, such as LINK, GRADE, PAYLOAD and DETECT, Caterpillar is changing the way the construction industry can increase productivity, achieve efficiency gains and protect the safety of workers on the jobsite,” says Kurt Norris, global marketing manager, Global Construction & Infrastructure division. “We have entered the Age of Smart Iron and I can think of no better

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way to exemplify this paradigm shift than to join forces with the iconic Transformers movie franchise in the film ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’.”

Rise to the Challenge Every day, Cat equipment rises to the challenge to help customers overcome their trials – tough conditions, impossible deadlines and the never-ending fight to grow margins. In conjunction with the movie release, Caterpillar has launched www.catrisetothechallenge.com to release information related to Cat equipment and the movie.

About „Transformers: The Last Knight“ In Transformers: The Last Knight, humans are at war with the Transformers, and Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving the future lies buried in the secrets of the past and the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Now, it‘s up to the unlikely alliance of Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg), Bumblebee, an English lord (Anthony Hopkins) and an Oxford professor (Laura Haddock) to save the world. The film has recently opened in cinemas.

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Cat® D3K2 Mulcher Features Durable, Productive Design with Operator Safety and Comfort as Priorities

Cat® D3K2 Mulcher Features Durable, Productive Design with Operator Safety and Comfort as Priorities. (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new, factory-built Cat® D3K2 mulcher combines the solid foundation of the Cat D3K2 dozer with the ruggedly designed Cat HM518 mulcher to take on a mix of small to medium diameter material in a wide range of applications, including right-of-way construction / maintenance, site development, tree management, and fire-break clearing. Available with either a conventional long (XL) undercarriage or a lowground-pressure (LGP) undercarriage, this mulching machine works efficiently in soft underfoot conditions, on slopes, and in rough terrain. For added utility, the mulcher can be removed and an optional Cat VPAT (variable-pitch/angle/tilt) blade installed. The width of the HM518 mulcher, featuring an 1822 mmwide drum, is matched to the operating width of the D3K2 for optimum efficiency and productivity. Finished debris size depends on the type of material being processed and the time allowed for multiple passes. Operator safety and comfort are priorities in the design of the D3K2 mulcher. The pressurized cab, with 360-degree visibility, is fitted with screens and „poly-carb“ windows for added protection when mulching. The pressure gauge mounted to the mulcher frame allows the operator to easily monitor mulcher performance and the hydraulically adjustable push guard and hydraulically operated front hood provide an added measure of safety. An air suspension seat (with seat-mounted controls) reduces operator fatigue and promotes high production.

Caterpillar markets the D3K2 mulcher as a complete model configuration, and the HM518 mulcher cannot be retrofitted to standard D3K2 dozer models. This mulching machine also provides an added choice in combination with the Cat 299D XHP compact track loader. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Caterpillar Inc. 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 www.cat.com

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Advanced Scalable Technology for the New Cat® MD6310 Rotary Blasthole Drill Improves Drilling Efficiency and Productivity

Advanced Scalable Technology for the New Cat® MD6310 Rotary Blasthole Drill Improves Drilling Efficiency and Productivity. (Photos: Caterpillar)

Building on the solid legacy of the MD6420C, the new Cat® MD6310 blasthole drill offers substantial technology, efficiency and productivity improvements. A key advantage of the machine, Cat Electronics delivers advanced troubleshooting for efficient drill operation and scalable automation. The building blocks include drill assist, semiautonomous and remote control operation, and machine health reporting to improve drilling accuracy, reduce fuel consumption and lower total cost of ownership. Ideal for 12- and 15-m bench heights, the new MD6310 is application-built for efficient single pass drilling down to 13.7 m (44.9 ft) or 17.5 m (57.4 ft), depending on mast configuration. Offering up to 30-degree angle holes for cast blasting, it is ideal for numerous mining applications. Reaching deeper hole depths than the MD6420C, the MD6310 better matches specific drill and blast requirements when working with Electric Rope Shovels or other loading tools that require a tall and steep muck pile. Standard on the MD6310 is a drill depth indicator, auto level/retract, auto mast, all of which contribute to cycle time improvement.

Technology improves drilling accuracy Cat Command for drilling leverages remote and autonomous drill operation and serves as the MD6310 drill’s off-board technology foundation. Scalable solutions

The MD6310’s new FOPS cab. (Photos: Caterpillar)

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NEWS & REPORTS Advanced Scalable Technology for the New Cat® MD6310 Rotary Blasthole Drill Improves Drilling Efficiency and Productivity. (Photos: Caterpillar)

allow customers to select the precise level of drilling automation to match operating needs. The Drill Assist option executes all major functions for single pass drilling which automatically adapts and adjusts drill power to match the ground conditions which streamlines the entire drill cycle and lengthens bit life. Cat Terrain for drilling guides the drill for up to 4 times greater pattern accuracy to ensure every hole is accurately placed and drilled to plan. Cat Terrain’s logging function ensures all production is timed, mapped and recorded. Cat Terrain’s HP GPS ensures: • Accurate hole placement based on HP GPS navigation • Proper hole depth achieved using GPS to calculate and adjust based on altitude • Proper hole angle through orienting the drill heading and position

The MD6310 offers semi-autonomous drilling of single row missions and remote control operation for remote operation missions. One remote operator station allows an operator to manage drill operations and run up to three machines simultaneously. Standard Cat Product Link™ improves fleet management, allowing customers to better manage their business and day-to-day operations. VisionLink®, a standard feature, grants users secure access to customizable reports and mapping, giving users equipment data critical for better fleet management.

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Efficient drilling performance Offering superior performance in DTH and Rotary for soft, medium and hard rock applications, the versatile MD6310 drills up to 311-mm (12.25 in) hole diameters. When equipped with the 13.7-m (44.9-ft) mast, it delivers up to 289.13 kN (65,000 lb) pull-down and hoist capacity to drill hole depths reaching 62.5 m (205 ft). The 17.5-m (57.4-ft) mast delivers up to 382.5 kN (86,000 lb) pull-down and hoist capacity for drilling hole depths down to 48 m (157.5 ft). The flexible MD6310 features angle drilling to 30 degrees from vertical in 5-degree increments. With its 14-degree approach angle for easy ramp access and loading, the drill boasts a rugged Cat 349E EL excavator-type undercarriage 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. In addition, three-point oscillating suspension reduces the transfer of excessive torsional forces to the main frame. Built for a variety of extremes, the new MD6310 delivers reliable operation at elevations as high as 4 750 m (15,000 ft) and subzero temperatures reaching -40° C (-40° F), when equipped with a cold weather package. It is powered by a Cat C32 ACERT™ Tier 4 Final engine that produces 760 kW (1,018 hp) at 1,800 rpm, or a Tier 2 equivalent engine producing 770 kW (1,032 hp) at 1,800 rpm. A true global machine, the new MD6310 is CE compliant, EAEU certifiable, CSA certifiable, and MDG15 / MDG41 aligned.

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NEWS & REPORTS Advanced Scalable Technology for the New Cat® MD6310 Rotary Blasthole Drill Improves Drilling Efficiency and Productivity. (Photos: Caterpillar)

Variable air control and dust collection The MD6310 compressors feature variable air control that can be adjusted to 50 percent less volume to meet application requirements. Air flow modulation, load sensing hydraulics, and on demand cooling fan are all geared towards improving fuel efficiency. A 42.2 m3/min (1,500 ft3/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi) compressor is available for DTH drilling, while rotary drilling compressor choices include units offering 56.6 m3/min (2,000 ft3/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi) or 73.6 m3/min (2,600 ft3/min) @ 7.6 bar (110 psi). Water injection with tank capacity of 1514 L (400 gal) is standard on MD6310 and is integral to Drill Assist for collaring the hole and dust suppression while drilling. A high volume water injection system is available with additional tank for total capacity 3785 L (1,000 gal). A 7200 cfm dry dust collector with self-purging filters and dust chute with a clean-out door is optional. Standard static dust curtains on all four machine sides contain cuttings and dust, while hydraulically actuated dust curtain lifters for front and rear are available options.

Operating Comfort and Safety The MD6310’s new FOPS cab offers 2.8 m2 (30.1 ft2) of floor space and rubber shock-mounts to absorb mechanical drilling vibration. Joystick controls for all drilling functions and dual 254-mm (10-in) color touch screen displays improve operator productivity. A roof mounted HVAC system reliably provides clean air and efficiently cools or heats the cab, even in the most demanding environments.

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Multiple drill cameras provide a full view of the pipe rack carousel/top drive operation and a 360-degree view from the operator’s seat to improve safety. The cab’s fulllength driller window offers unobstructed view of the drill deck, while large cab windows surround the operator to improve work area visibility for safe machine movement. A new variable grip hydraulic break-out wrench, with additional clamping and break out force, delivers handsfree pipe and bit changes from within the cab. For added protection, the machine features over 40 safety and conditional lock outs and warnings.

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NEWS & REPORTS Caterpillar Inc.

New Cat® D6K: Versatile, Fuel Efficient Dozer now Even More Productive with GRADE Technology Options

The new Cat® D6K dozer combines best-in-class fuel efficiency with the power and precision to excel in a wide range of jobs. With this latest update, the versatile bulldozer gains productivity by adding a choice of optional GRADE technology features to help operators get more quality work done in less time. A proven Cat C7.1 ACERT™ engine delivers 97 kW of reliable power. Eco Modes optimize engine speed, while maintaining ground speed, saving up to 18 percent fuel in lighter blade load applications like finish grading. To provide versatility for a variety of tasks, the hydrostatic transmission offers superior maneuverability, excellent steering response and the ability to push full blade loads. Optimized undercarriage design provides fast, smooth finish grading capability. The D6K replaces the current D6K2 following a recent model name simplification plan by Caterpillar.

Cat Connect Technologies To help get more quality work done in less time, the new D6K offers a range of optional Cat Connect GRADE technologies. Experienced operators can work more

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productively and less experienced operators can achieve better quality results more quickly. These smart features are integrated right into the machine at the factory – no additional external hardware or software is required. • Cat GRADE with Slope Assist™, helps operators reach target slope fast by automatically maintaining the dozer blade’s established blade angles. Finish up to 39 percent faster, with up to 68 percent better surface quality and using up to 82 percent less operator effort.* • Cat Stable Blade monitors blade movement and automatically adjusts raise and lower, in concert with the operator, to achieve a smoother grade quicker and with less effort. • Cat Slope Indicate displays machine cross slope and mainfall (fore/aft orientation) on the primary monitor, helping operators put the machine on a desired slope and maintain that grade throughout each pass.

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NEWS & REPORTS For more complex design plans, the D6K can be outfitted with optional Cat AccuGrade™. The dealer-installed aftermarket grade-control system provides increased grading versatility and the ability to scale capacity to changing needs. The system provides a choice of lasers for 2D flat-plane and slope work, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) control for complex 3D cuts and contours, and/or systems using a Universal Total Station (UTS) for fine and finish grading. The AccuGrade Ready Option allows easy installation of Cat AccuGrade 2D and 3D grade-control systems to add versatility and resale value. Cat Connect LINK technologies offer telematics to wirelessly connect users to their equipment, providing valuable insight into machine or fleet performance. Product Link™ is deeply integrated into machines, providing easy access to timely information, such as machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time, and event codes. Data is available via the online VisionLink® user interface for assisting in more effectively managing the fleet and reducing operating costs.

Ease of Operation The latest D6K offers several features to help match the work and make the operator’s job easier: • The new Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is easy to read and common across a range of Cat dozers. The display supports Slope Assist when ordered, and acts as the optional rear camera screen, so no additional monitor is needed. • Optional Automatic Traction Control automatically reduces track slip in poor underfoot conditions, improving productivity and finish surface quality. • Standard Bi-directional control dial allows preselected forward/reverse speeds for reduced effort and improved efficiency. Save the settings as operator profile for even more convenience. • Optional mounting bracket on the back of the machine keeps a shovel handy for quick undercarriage cleanout.

The new Cat D6K dozer helps increase productivity with optional technology features like Cat GRADE with Slope Assist™. (Photos: Caterpillar)

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Caterpillar Develops Battery Electric Proof of Concept LHD

The Underground Mining group within Caterpillar Inc. is preparing to ship a proof of concept battery electric LHD to a mine site located in Canada. (Photos: Caterpillar)

The Underground Mining group within Caterpillar Inc. is preparing to ship a proof of concept battery electric LHD to a mine site located in Canada. The initial build and validation testing of this R1300G test unit began in early 2017 at the Caterpillar Peoria Proving Grounds and will continue through the fourth quarter and into 2018 moving muck in a Canadian mine. The test machine is a proof of concept for packaging and performance of a lithium based energy storage solution Caterpillar plans to bring to the LHD market. The Cat® R1300G proof of concept does not represent a final design that will go to market. After testing, Caterpillar will launch a full-fledged new product introduction program that follows a more in-depth, rigorous design and validation process. “Our customers are planning for deeper mines with very high ambient rock temperatures where ventilation costs are pivotal to making the mine viable,” said Jay Armburger, product manager with responsibility for underground technology. “One means of reducing ventilation demand is through electrification of the mining equipment.” With over 250 patents in the electric drive and energy storage fields, and products like the D7E dozer, F-Series asphalt pavers, 794 AC and 795F AC large mining trucks, the recently introduced 988K XE wheel loader, and even microgrid technology, Caterpillar has fully integrated

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electric drive train technology and components to bring to underground machines.

Setting high performance standards The program started with a full production study and data analysis of the diesel machine in order to set a baseline. Once this was accomplished, the transformation of the R1300G to a battery electric proof of concept began. The modifications included removing the engine, transmission and torque converter then reconfiguring the engine end frame to accommodate the battery boxes and electric motors. The result is a battery electric powertrain driving a conventional and mechanical drivetrain (drive shafts and axles).

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NEWS & REPORTS The R1300G proof of concept is an older machine without the benefit of efficient electro-hydraulics. As a result, it will drive worst case scenario loads on the batteries. Of course the design of the new loader will enhance battery life through the use of load sensing hydraulics driven by piston pumps such as those on the new Cat R1700. The less refined proof of concept machine will yield solid understanding of heat generation and cooling needs, performance criteria, space claim and safety considerations in the day-to-day operation of the machine. With the help of several customers who have visited the proof of concept and operated it at the proving grounds, Caterpillar is getting feedback to help drive the program forward. All of the customers who have visited the machine agree that pursuing a system that is rechargeable on the machine is the right path forward. Recharging on the machine prevents the mine from incurring additional infrastructure costs or from having to manage or store replaceable battery packs. Instead, Caterpillar is focusing on fast charging of the batteries on the machine such that an operator can take a quick break and come back to a charged machine. In addition to developing the LHD itself, the program has been prototyping a robust charging station. The technology behind the charging station is unique to Caterpillar and uses Cat components and technology.

As with all new product introductions, Caterpillar will listen to its customers and put new designs through their paces before releasing a machine. The chemistries and technologies behind battery development are evolving rapidly. Change is inevitable, and the development team will continue to evaluate these changing technologies to better serve mining customers. “We tried hard to break this machine and technology before sending it to Canada in September,” Armburger said. “With the results we’ve seen so far, we’re confident this R1300G proof of concept is giving us the answers we need to develop a machine that is safe and lives up to the Cat brand promise of durability and reliability. In the end, Caterpillar is well positioned to develop an optimized machine—from power generation to tire rotation.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Caterpillar Inc. Americas Sharon Holling Holling_Sharon_L@cat.com Johanna Kelly Kelly_Johanna_L@cat.com Europe, Africa, Middle East

The Underground Mining group within Caterpillar Inc. is preparing to ship a proof of concept battery electric LHD to a mine site located in Canada. (Photos: Caterpillar)

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Hitachi unveils a first for the construction industry

Hitachi has developed an industry-leading innovation as part of its ConSite remote fleet monitoring system (Photo: Hitachi)

itachi has developed an industry-leading innovation as part of its ConSite remote fleet monitoring system. The first of its kind in the construction industry, it extracts data from two unique sensors that monitor the quality of an excavator’s engine and hydraulic oil, 24/7.

Increased machine availability Designed to reduce the total cost of ownership, the new oil sensors will enhance customers’ experiences with their Hitachi construction machinery. Increased machine availability and reduced maintenance requirements – which will save owners time and money – are the key benefits of this innovative feature. The machine transmits sensor data on a daily basis to Hitachi’s remote fleet monitoring system. If the oil quality has deteriorated or the oil has become contaminated, the dealer will be notified via email or text and can take the necessary actions.

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For example, an oil sample can be taken and then sent to a laboratory. From this, a complete analysis is generated so that the exact cause is identified. The dealer can then fix any faults quickly and conveniently on site.

Reduced maintenance costs The new oil sensors will reduce maintenance costs by providing a more accurate estimation of when an oil change is required. This is more efficient than a fixed oil change interval. Hitachi customers can be sure of the reliability and maximum availability of their Hitachi machine thanks to the prevention of unscheduled downtime.

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NEWS & REPORTS “We are delighted to be the first manufacturer to offer our customers this new technology,” says Manager Service Business Support at Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV, Tom van Wijlandt. “We know that reliability and machine uptime are vital to our customers, and the new oil sensors will help to enhance this further. Combined with ConSite, this unique development will also continue to improve user experiences of Hitachi construction machinery.” The oil sensors will be installed in the ZX210-6 and ZX3506 medium excavators as of November 2017, but Hitachi will roll them out to other models in the near future. A retrofit kit is also available from authorised Hitachi dealers for the previous generation ZX210-5 and ZX350-5 models.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV Souvereinstraat 16 4903RH Oosterhout, The Netherlands P.O.Box 404, 4900 AK Oosterhout

Hitachi has developed an industry-leading innovation as part of its ConSite remote fleet monitoring system (Photo: Hitachi)

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Hitachiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new hybrid hydraulic excavator combines proven technology with future innovations

Hitachiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new hybrid hydraulic excavator combines proven technology with future innovations. (Photo: Hitachi)

he new Hitachi hybrid hydraulic excavator had been unveiled for the first time in Europe last month. The ZH210-6 was presented by the official THitachi dealer in Belgium, Luyckx and at the Matexpo biennial international trade fair.

The new hybrid model has the lowest ever fuel consumption for a Hitachi medium hydraulic excavator, and has also been designed to further reduce CO2 emissions and running costs. Incorporating proven technology, an advanced hydraulic system and a new lightweight arm, it achieves this without compromising on high levels of performance and easy operation for which Hitachi is renowned in the construction industry.

power assist motor (44kW), has a significant impact on fuel consumption.

New power source

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Compared with the previous ZH-5 hybrid model, it uses 12% less fuel (in both PWR and ECO mode), and compared with the standard ZX210-6, it offers a 20% fuel saving. The new power unit of the ZH210-6, which integrates the 73kW diesel engine (smaller than the ZH210-5) and electric

The new integrated power unit led to the adoption of a new electrical storage device for the ZH210-6. Instead of the capacitor of the ZH210-5, the new model is equipped with a large-capacity lithium-ion battery developed by Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. This has significantly

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The diesel engine output alone is sufficient for ordinary operation, and when maximum power is required for heavy workloads, the electric power assist motor can also be used. This makes the new hybrid model more efficient than the ZH210-5 and the standard ZX210-6.

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NEWS & REPORTS increased continuous output to the electric power assist motor, which means it is able to support the engine power considerably and for a greater length of time. During light operation, the electric power assist motor acts as a generator and charges the lithium-ion battery unit, similar to the way it works in a hybrid car. The ZH210-6 also has a new power control unit that uses proven automotive technology. This further enhances the reliability of the new hybrid hydraulic excavator.

Improved hydraulics A further update from the previous model is the hydraulic TRIAS-HX II system. This has been enhanced for the ZH210-6 to improve the efficiency of the hydraulic system and further reduce fuel consumption. The hydraulic electric swing has also been improved, with an electric motor torque maximum of 220Nm, compared with 160Nm on the ZH210-5. Unlike the standard Zaxis-6 hydraulic excavators, the ZH210-6 does not use SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology, which means fewer additional costs for owners, as AdBlue is not required. Instead the new model complies with Stage IV standards by incorporating an advanced diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF). This is particularly advantageous for operation in European cities with strict regulations on particulate matter emissions.

Owners and operators in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and the UK are currently taking part in user tests for the new Hitachi hybrid hydraulic excavator, which will continue until early 2018. Burkhard Janssen, General Manager Product Management & Engineering at Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV, is looking forward to positive feedback from both the tests and visitors to Matexpo. “The ZH210-6 has been developed using proven Hitachi technology combined with future innovations. It brings together technologies from the entire Hitachi group and features industry-leading components to achieve considerably less fuel consumption than previous models,” he says. “It is a perfect example of Hitachi’s ongoing commitment to reducing ownership costs for customers and its advanced technological approach to reducing the environmental impact of its equipment.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV www.hcme.com

Lightweight and durable The arm of the ZH210-6 hybrid hydraulic excavator is manufactured from high-tensile steel that is 15% lighter than the standard arm of both the ZH210-5 and ZX210-6. This means that less power is required to move the arm, contributing to a decrease in fuel consumption. Hitachi has conducted thorough tests to ensure that durability of the arm remains at the same high level despite the significant weight reduction.

Hitachi’s new hybrid hydraulic excavator combines proven technology with future innovations. (Photo: Hitachi)

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Hitachi is a perfect fit for Danish rental company

Rental company Gustav HC A/S has invested in a new Hitachi ZX225USLC-6 for its fleet of construction machinery. (Photo: Hitachi)

ental company Gustav HC A/S has invested in a new Hitachi ZX225USLC-6 for its fleet of construction machinery. Based in the Danish city of Herning on the Jutland peninsula, the firm took delivery of the short-tail swing medium excavator in February 2017. It joins a Hitachi ZX225USLC-3, ZX140W-3 and ZX18-3 for use on excavation, utilities and landscaping projects in domestic gardens, yards and other confined spaces. Supplied by HP Entreprenørmaskiner A/S (HPE), the new model has a two-piece boom that allows the operator to work closely and precisely in the area immediately in front of the machine. Combined with a tilt rotator, this increases its versatility for working in confined spaces. Owner Gustav H Christensen says: “We continue to buy Hitachi construction machinery due to the speed and overall performance of our current and previous Zaxis excavators, as well as the quality of the hydraulic systems. “They are also completely reliable – they never break down – and we enjoy the low cost of ownership. In addition, HPE consistently provides us with the best possible solutions and each new machine is delivered to the exact specification we require.”

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Popular demand The four Hitachi machines are primarily rented out (for 70% of the working year) to local contractor Sunds Entreprenør ApS. It specialises in drainage, earthmoving, demolition and foundation work. One of the first assignments for the ZX225USLC-6 was on Idrœtsvej in the town of Sunds, just to the north of Herning. Sunds Entreprenør ApS was responsible for lifting the old sewage and rainwater pipes from beneath the road and replacing them, before covering the new pipelines over a distance of four kilometres on this and adjoining streets.

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NEWS & REPORTS Sunds Entreprenør ApS co-owner Henry Povlsen has been working with Hitachi excavators for more than 25 years. “Hitachi is the world’s best construction machinery,” he says. “As the company owner, they never break down and have very low running costs. As an operator, they are luxurious machines to work in. I really like everything about the new Zaxis-6 machine.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV Souvereinstraat 16 4903RH Oosterhout, The Netherlands P.O.Box 404, 4900 AK Oosterhout Tel. +31 (0)162-484400 Fax.+31 (0)162-457453 www.hcme.com Rental company Gustav HC A/S has invested in a new Hitachi ZX225USLC-6 for its fleet of construction machinery. (Photo: Hitachi)

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Hitachi ZX300LC-6 excavator offers the complete package for Czech contractor

Hitachi ZX300LC-6 excavator offers the complete package for Czech contractor. (Photo: Hitachi)

Hitachi ZX300LC-6 medium excavator is helping to upgrade a vital stretch of the D1 highway in the Czech Republic, one of the country’s most important transport routes. The Zaxis-6 machine was delivered in September 2016 to ATM CZ a.s., a contractor specialising in road construction, soil stabilisation and demolition projects.

Impressive performance Incorporating unique Hitachi technology, the ZX300LC-6 has the highest output in its class. It benefits from a sixcylinder engine to increase productivity, while the TRIAS II hydraulic system reduces hydraulic loss and increases efficiency. In addition, the machine’s user-friendly routine maintenance points and durable components have contributed to its reliability on site. It is Hitachi’s dedication to quality that has endeared the ZX300LC-6 to ATM CZ’s Production Manager Frantisek Tvrdy: “We purchased the excavator primarily because of its reliability. However, we have also seen how happy our operators are when working with the machine.

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“In addition, we receive excellent support from NET spol. s r.o, our local Hitachi dealer, and its sub-dealer Austro Baumaschinen, s.r.o. We’ve been so impressed that we’re planning to buy another ZX300LC-6 medium excavator next year.”

A superb technical solution The overall machine package has impressed its operator Jan Kovalec, who has over 27 years’ experience in the industry. “The ZX300LC-6 is a superb technical solution, and the control system and hydraulics contribute to an impressive performance. It is user-friendly and has been built for operators.”

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NEWS & REPORTS “In addition, it has a strong engine, and offers high levels of speed and power. Quite simply, this machine is faultless and we’ve never had an issue with it. I have experience of operating many other excavators, but for me, Hitachi is the number one.”

Crucial project Part of the E50/E65 European road network, the D1 is the main highway between Prague and Brno, the largest cities in the Czech Republic. As part of a broader governmental initiative that started three years ago, work began on a specific 68km stretch of the D1 in February 2017. ATM CZ is widening the entire section from two to three lanes, with the ZX300LC-6 being utilised for earthmoving and grading on site. The project is taking place near the town of Zruc nad Sázavou, to the southeast of Prague, and was due to be completed in Summer 2017.

Hitachi ZX300LC-6 excavator offers the complete package for Czech contractor. (Photo: Hitachi)

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SLTP operators drive expansion of Hitachi fleet

Société Lyonnaise de Travaux Publics (SLTP) has purchased eight Hitachi medium excavators and one mini excavator from its local dealer, Teramat, since October 2016. (Photo: Hitachi)

ociété Lyonnaise de Travaux Publics (SLTP) has purchased eight Hitachi medium excavators and one mini excavator from its local dealer, Teramat, since October 2016. Operators from the Lyon-based demolition and earthmoving company have driven the investment in five ZX350LCN6s, two ZX300LCN-6s, a ZX135US-6 and a ZX55U-5 after testing several Zaxis-6 machines against other brands’ equivalent models. The expansion in its fleet of Hitachi construction machinery is also a reflection of SLTP’s growth and healthy order book for 2017. Among its large contracts this year are: the excavation and demolition work on the HôtelDieu site on the west bank of the Rhône river; a significant excavation project for the Saint-Antoine car park; and some demolition, but mainly restoration work at the Stade Gerland, now home of the Lyon OU rugby union club. A ZX350LCN-6 delivered in November 2016 was assigned to one of SLTP’s typical projects on Rue Victor Lagrange in the Jean Macé district of the city. The contractor was responsible for the demolition work, loading the materials on up to ten trucks per day and preparing the foundations for construction of a new building.

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Operator comfort The Zaxis-6 excavator’s operator, Hilarío das Neves Ferreira, has also worked with a ZX350LC-3 and says, “My first impressions are that the cab is very comfortable. The seat is fully adjustable, there are low noise levels and I like the ergonomic control panel. I have found the best feature on this site to be the stability on the uneven terrain, and it is also very precise for extracting and sorting the demolished materials.” SLTP’s CEO Thomas Jean-Louis says, “Our operators tried out several different excavator makes and models – and Hitachi was the only machine that ALL of them

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NEWS & REPORTS agreed on. Their opinion is of paramount importance to us, because they have to spend more than eight hours a day operating each machine. So, we ensure that we give them the tools they want.

Outstanding fuel efficiency “In addition, there is no question that Hitachi construction machinery is outstanding in terms of efficiency, fuel consumption and ease of maintenance – we are very satisfied with our choice. Teramat is also responsive to our needs and they always find a quick solution thanks to an excellent after-sales service. We took out an extended fiveyear, 6,000-hour warranty for all our new Hitachi machines. We are able to monitor our fleet perfectly, and in doing so prevent any breakdowns and therefore unnecessary financial losses.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV Tel. +31 (0)162-484400 Fax.+31 (0)162-457453 www.hcme.com

Société Lyonnaise de Travaux Publics (SLTP) has purchased eight Hitachi medium excavators and one mini excavator from its local dealer, Teramat, since October 2016. (Photo: Hitachi)

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Hitachi ZX490LCH-6 excavator is ideal solution for Czech quarry

The Czech Republic’s foremost purchaser of Hitachi construction machinery has further enhanced its fleet with a new ZX490LCH-6 large excavator. (Photo: Hitachi)

he Czech Republic’s foremost purchaser of Hitachi construction machinery has further enhanced its fleet with a new ZX490LCH-6 large excavator. Ceske sterkopisky spol. s r.o. – one of the country’s leading suppliers of aggregates – is utilising the machine at a demanding sand and gravel quarry near the town of Veltrusy, to the north of Prague.

The ZX490LCH-6 (video) was delivered in January 2017, with another identical model also due to be handed over to Ceske sterkopisky later in the year. The latest Zaxis-6 excavator complements the company’s existing fleet of Hitachi construction machinery, which includes three units of the preceding ZX470LCH-5 model, and another two ZX350LC-3 medium excavators.

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residential and municipal buildings, civil engineering projects, and developing the country’s transport infrastructure. The ZX490LCH-6’s robust reputation was a key factor as Ceske sterkopisky’s Branch Manager Karel Blaha explains, “We selected the Hitachi excavator due to its reliability and cost-effectiveness. It’s ideal for the type of work we do here owing to its powerful performance. For me, the excellent fuel efficiency is probably the number one benefit to our business.” Ceske sterkopisky receives first-class support from Hitachi’s authorised dealer in the Czech Republic, NET spol. s r.o., and its sub-dealer Austro Baumaschinen,

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NEWS & REPORTS s.r.o. Following the delivery of the ZX490LCH-6, Austro Baumaschinen conducted a training programme for the machine’s operators. This ensured that they could routinely maintain the excavator effectively and in doing so maximise its performance.

Powerful and versatile The quarry in Veltrusy opened in 2010 and is one of 16 locations used by Ceske sterkopisky across the Czech Republic. Another two sites are expected to open in 2018. The ZX490LCH-6 is mainly used for general earthmoving activities, but also helps to support the extraction of around one million tonnes of materials per year. The machine’s introduction has been met enthusiastically by its operator, Miloslav Sisl: “I have been impressed by its power and reliability. I particularly like this Hitachi excavator because of the high level of comfort inside the cab. It’s a pleasant environment in which to work. The overall operating experience is fantastic, and I’m delighted that I get to drive it as part of my job.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV Tel. +31 (0)162-484400 Fax.+31 (0)162-457453 www.hcme.com

The Czech Republic’s foremost purchaser of Hitachi construction machinery has further enhanced its fleet with a new ZX490LCH-6 large excavator. (Photo: Hitachi)

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NEWS & REPORTS Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe

First Hyundai 120-Tonne Excavator put to work on a Major Demolition Project in Europe

First Hyundai 120-Tonne Excavator put to work on a Major Demolition Project in Europe. (Photo: Hyundai)

émolition et terrassement XL Sàrl from Nidderkuer, Luxembourg, has been using the largest capacity Hyundai excavator, the R1200-9, which has an operating weight of 120 tonnes, on a major demolition site in the financial heart of Luxembourg City since March 2017. This is a first for a Hyundai machine of this size to be sold in Europe. The gigantic work site, once complete, will host the new offices of the Bank of China. Located at the junction of the Boulevard Royal and the Rue Notre Dame, the huge excavator is being used for breaking reinforced concrete foundations with a 7-tonne hydraulic breaker. The first task to complete is a 35-metre-deep, 6-storey underground parking area.

HMB closes the deal

Carlos Alberto Rodrigues de Sousa, the owner of Démolition et terrassement XL Sàrl, came to see us at Bauma (Munich, Germany) in 2016, where we concluded the deal. Mr de Sousa was already familiar with the Hyundai range and has 12 Hyundai machines in his fleet. For this special project he was looking for a machine of substantial size to complete the task. What really convinced him was the combination of the quality and efficiency of the Hyundai machines, a good price and our excellent service and good relationship with his company. We are very proud to contribute to this project.”

HMB, the Belgian and Luxembourg Construction Equipment dealer, is very proud to be the first European dealer to have sold the R1200-9. Paul Verbiest and Tom Haesevoets, owners of HMB, commented on the deal: “Mr

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NEWS & REPORTS Well-suited for the job The excavator, powered by a 567kW turbocharged diesel engine (displacement 23 l), was designed for heavy earthmoving, stationary digging and long-reach demolition duties. The standard equipment includes double grouser shoes measuring 710, 800 and 900 mm in width. For this particular demolition job, the client was looking for narrow shoes, which will also be used for the excavatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next assignment at a quarry near Luxembourg City. The R12009 has placed the South Korean construction equipment group in the top league of large-capacity equipment manufacturers.

CAPO (Computer Aided Power Optimization) The state-of-the-art CAPO (Computer Aided Power Optimization) system ensures optimum performance from the engine and the two hydraulic pumps. The different power modes serve specific working loads. In addition, the system features auto deceleration and a power boost. The LCD display monitors engine speed, coolant and hydraulic oil temperatures and the diagnostic error codes. At the push of a button, the operator can select boom/swing priority and power mode settings.

speed and optimum fuel efficiency. Power mode ensures maximum machine speed and power for maximum productivity. Standard mode provides reduced engine speed for optimum performance and improved fuel economy. Economy mode adapts flow and engine power to specific load conditions for maximum fuel efficiency and controllability.

User mode Various jobs require varying machine settings and some operators may prefer individual machine settings. User mode allows the operator to customise engine speeds, pump output, idle speed and other machine settings such as hydraulics pressure and volume for the attachments according to personal preferences.

Auto boom/swing priority This smart function adapts the ideal hydraulic flow balance for boom and swing operation to the application at hand. CAPO monitors the hydraulic functions and continually adapts hydraulic flow to provide maximum performance and productivity. The 120-tonne highcapacity excavator comes with a 7,550 mm mono boom and a 3,400 mm arm.

As with all other Hyundai hydraulic excavators, the operator has the option of selecting the power mode appropriate to the job, materials or attachment. The three power modes ensure maximum engine performance, high FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe Tina BoĂŤnne Vossendaal 11 B-2440 Geel/Belgien Tel.: +32 14 56 22 36 tina.boenne@hyundai.eu www.hyundai.eu

First Hyundai 120-Tonne Excavator put to work on a Major Demolition Project in Europe. (Photo: Hyundai)

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NEWS & REPORTS Liebherr Group

Veolia introduces Liebherr into their fleet: Liebherr L 556 XPower® Wheel Loaders ready for work at the Clyde Transfer Terminal

Liebherr L 556 XPower® Wheel Loaders ready for work at the Clyde Transfer Terminal. (Photo: Liebherr)

eolia, the global waste management organisation, discussed Liebherr machinery’s input to achieving their safety, efficiency and sustainability goals. Veolia’s commitment to safety and performance played an important role in introducing Liebherr Wheel Loader equipment into their Clyde Transfer Terminal fleet, which receives 500,000 tonnes of waste every year. Veolia values our equipment’s ability to handle the rough conditions whilst remaining optimally efficient, as a result of the hydrostatic and mechanical drives. The equipment’s real-time data recording, operator comfort, and low fuel consumption that reduces environmental impact and operating costs, has made the Liebherr Wheel Loader an ideal machine for both Veolia management and operators.

Liebherr Group Liebherr is not only one of the world‘s largest manufacturers of construction machinery. The more than 42,000 employees also help to shape technological advances in many other industries. The Liebherr Group is still managed by the Liebherr family.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Liebherr Group www.liebherr.com

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Liebherr Components exhibit again at the Engine China 2017

Liebherr injection technology in focus at Engine China 2017. (Photo: Liebherr)

t this year‘s Engine China in Beijing, Liebherr Components were focus ed again on the common rail fuel injection systems from the company‘s A own development and production. A special highlight on the exhibition stand was the common rail fuel injection system 11.2 with a power output of up to 1,000 kW in total. This advanced common rail system for engines of up to three litres capacity per cylinder allows Liebherr to offer an attractive alternative for both on-highway and off-highway applications, in both medium- and heavy-duty ranges and in the field of industrial engines. The system meets the requirements of all current emission standards and is optimised in particular for the coming EU Stage V. For maximum efficiency, it features a continuous leak-free operation. The Liebherr injectors supply a maximum full load injection volume of 600 mg with steady multi-point injection. The nozzles can be adapted to the required engine performance from a broad flow rate range. The flow rate range in this case is between 600 and 2,200 ml/ 30 seconds. This broad spectrum makes it suitable for high performance engines as well. The common rail system 11.5 for engines of up to six litres capacity per cylinder with a total power output of up to 5,000 kW will also be presented on the exhibition stand. The common rail system 11.5 is configured for operation

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under tough loads and is, therefore, ideal for the application in mining equipment, gen-sets and maritime applications. With precise multiple injection at pressures of up to 2,200 bar, constant performance and low emission values are guaranteed throughout the engine‘s service life. The hydraulic components of both systems are designed for long service life of up to 25,000 hours under harshest working conditions as, for example, the use of aggressive fuels. For this reason, the high pressure hydraulic pumps are oil-lubricated and their functionally relevant parts, like injectors, are sealed with highly resistant coatings. Both systems are moreover perfectly supplemented by Liebherr engine control units from the company‘s own development and production. The control units unite all control functions, including exhaust gas aftertreatment, in a single unit and are suitable for the toughest of environmental conditions as verified by ISO 15998, ISO 13849 and ISO 61508 SIL2.

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Liebherr supplies a bearing for the world‘s largest compact bucket wheel excavator

Compact bucket wheel excavator from Sandvik Mining and Construction Materials Handling GmbH & Co KG. (Photo: Liebherr)

he Components Division of the Liebherr Group has produced the largest non-segmented large diameter bearing ever manufactured by Liebherr. The roller bearing slewing ring is intended for use in a compact bucket wheel excavator. The Components Division of the Liebherr Group has produced the largest non-segmented large diameter bearing ever manufactured by Liebherr. The roller bearing slewing ring, with a diameter of 7.5 meters, is intended for use in a compact bucket wheel excavator, and weighs around 20 tonnes. Based on the available installation dimensions, the roller bearing was design-optimised in close cooperation with the customer, Sandvik Mining and Construction Materials Handling GmbH & Co KG. Thanks to the new raceway system it offers a longer service life and better emergency running characteristics. For its production, a hardening machine in the Biberach plant was modified to enable Liebherr to produce large diameter bearings with a diameter of up to 8,000 mm in the future. In this way, the company once again demonstrates its competence and extensive experience in the manufacturing of large diameter bearings, which can be

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used not only in the fields of mining and material handling, but also in a broad variety of applications. „The short and rapid decision-making at Liebherr makes it possible to implement such projects within a short period of time,“ says Oliver Friedrich, Sales Manager for Europe - Business Unit Large diameter bearings. Site acceptance tests of the roller bearing took place in mid-June in the presence of the customer and mine operator at the Liebherr site in Biberach (Germany). The large diameter bearing was then delivered by special transportation to the brown coal open pit mine in Hungary, which supplies the Mátra power station.

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LB 44 drilling rig begins work on Kuala Lumpur project

S 855 HD and HS 8100 HD working on the trench excavation, while the LB 36 bores a pile hole.

Malaysian foundations and geotechnical specialist Aneka Jaringan Sdn Bhd is using a newly delivered Liebherr LB 44-510 rotary drilling rig, the biggest and most powerful drilling rig in the Liebherr range, for pile boring on the Sentral Suites project in Kuala Lumpur. The LB 44 is working alongside a new Liebherr LB 36 rig, the second largest machine in the range. Also part of the Liebherr fleet on the site are two duty cycle crawler cranes, an HS 8100 HD and an HS 855 HD, which are being used for slurry wall trenching. The two crawler cranes are being used to excavate 600 m of slurry wall that surrounds part of the site, with the two rotary drilling rigs boring the holes for 366 piles. Loke Kien Tuck, director of Aneka Jaringan, explains that both the LB 44 and the LB 36 are boring to depths of a maximum 35 m, with the maximum pile diameter being 1.8 m. “Because of the local regulations the site can work

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only between the hours of 8 am and 7 pm,” he says. “We therefore have to work quickly, and the two machines are proving to be very fast.”

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New Liebherr Stereoloaders® as general-purpose machines in the fight against snow and ice

Light material bucket, snow chains and a grit spreader at the rear – the new Liebherr L 514 Stereoloader® is a versatile allrounder for winter service (Photo: Liebherr)

• The new L 514 and L 518 models are commercial winter service machines • The new Stereoloaders® are available as a “Speeder” – with a top speed of 40 km/h • Highly manoeuvrable thanks to proven stereo steering, versatility ensured by new Z-unit bar linkage • Comfortable and safe for the machine operator in the coldest times of the year Amongst municipalities and service providers, Liebherr Stereoloaders® have an outstanding reputation when it comes to demanding winter related tasks. Both of the recently introduced L 514 and L 518 Liebherr Stereoloaders® live up to this reputation. With their new Z-unit bar linkage, they can work reliably in the battle against snow and ice with a variety of tool attachments. As “Speeders”, the new models can achieve a top speed of 40 km/h. Thanks to this and other innovations, the Liebherr Stereoloaders® are an economical alternative to conventional snow clearing equipment. Use of the versatile wheel loader as a winter service machine reduces its down time in winter. Operators can thus benefit from increased productivity. With their proven stereo steering, a combination of articulated steering and a steered rear axle, Liebherr Stereoloaders® are reliable winter service partners. Their manoeuvrability is particularly useful if snow drifts are a

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hindrance to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Thanks to the stereo steering, even inner courtyards, narrow parking areas or narrow alleyways in residential areas can be easily and reliably cleared of snow and ice by machine operators.

Safe, powerful and at up to 40 km/h in winter service As part of the statutory obligation for clearing and gritting, municipalities and service providers need powerful vehicles for winter services. With their proven and powerful hydrostatic driveline, Liebherr Stereoloaders® can meet these demanding requirements. They accelerate smoothly, without interruption to the traction power and

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NEWS & REPORTS without discernible gear changing. The dampingassisted, articulated oscillating bar also contributes to the high degree of comfort and safety.

Comfort and safety are key features in winter service

As a customer option, Liebherr offers the new Emission Stage IV / Tier 4f-compliant L 514 and L 518 Stereoloaders® as “Speeders”. In this version, they can achieve a top speed of 40 km/h. This enables municipalities and service providers to deliver quick and reliable winter services over long distances quickly and efficiently

In the winter the comfort and safety of the machine and operator are paramount. For high standards of safety, a range of equipment is available as optional extras for the L 514 and L 518 Stereoloaders®. For the coldest times of year, items such as the heated external mirror or powerful LED headlights are recommended. An auxiliary heater, or electrical coolant preheating prepare the Stereoloader® for winter operation. The powerful air conditioning system defies the low external temperatures. For improved air circulation, the machine operator can open the hinged window by 180°.

Liebherr has developed the robustness of the new models in various ways. For example, in the axles, where automatic self-locking differentials provide a high degree of traction on snowy and icy surfaces. In addition, the use of snow chains enable stable driving characteristics. The stereo steering also provides safety: The steered rear axle enabled Liebherr engineers to reduce the articulation angle of the Stereoloader® from the customary 40° to 30°. This resulted in improved stability and security against tipping, as well as higher tipping loads.

Versatility at the cold time of the year In winter, the selection of the correct attachment depends on the weather situation and local conditions. Most commonly, municipalities and service providers use Liebherr Stereoloaders® for winter services with a light material bucket, snow chains and a grit spreader. Equipped in this way, these manoeuvrable machines become especially versatile. The light material bucket is suitable for simple clearance tasks, as well as to load snow onto an HGV for removal.

The intuitive operation of the L 514 and L 518 Stereoloader® is very practical. Liebherr has positioned all the operating controls visibly and ergonomically in the spacious cab. Using the Liebherr control lever, integrated into the driver’s seat, the machine operator can work with precision and sensitivity. Additional hydraulic control circuits, required for activities such as using a snow blower are easily controlled using a mini joystick on the Liebherr control lever. These and other features increase the ease of operation and thus productivity in winter service.

The new L 518 Stereoloader® loading snow into an HGV (Photo: Liebherr)

With a hydraulically swivelling snow blade, the Stereoloaders® can clear roads and tracks of compacted snow. Using a sweeper, they can move smaller amounts of loose, powdery snow. Larger amounts of snow can be dealt with using a snow blower. Thanks to the new Z-unit bar linkage and powerful operating hydraulics, the L 514 and L 518 can operate effectively with these and other attachments. In addition, a newly constructed hydraulic quick hitch makes equipment changing more efficient. In the winter operators really appreciate such convenience!

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New lighting options for Liebherr XPower® wheel loaders: adaptive working lighting and key with remote control

Adaptive working lighting is available at the customer’s request for all XPower® wheel loaders. The extra LED headlight on the front improves lighting conditions when the equipment is raised (Photo: Liebherr)

• New lighting options available for all XPower® wheel loaders • Adaptive working lighting: intelligent light sensors react to lift arm position and articulation angle to optimise working area illumination • Liebherr key with remote control: opens cab and activates cab lighting at the push of a button Liebherr presents innovative lighting options for the XPower® wheel loaders: adaptive working lighting and the Liebherr key with remote control. Both options improve lighting and safety particularly at twilight, during the night, underground or in other low light conditions. Adaptive working lighting is an intelligent light control system. It reacts intuitively to the lift arm position and articulation angle of the wheel loader using modern LED light sensors.

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This means working areas are always evenly lit. The adaptive working lighting also makes irritating glare or reflections from steel machine parts a thing of the past. The Liebherr key with remote control opens the driver’s door at the push of a button and activates the cab lighting. This illuminates the entire entry area and ensures the driver can get into the operator’s cab safely.

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NEWS & REPORTS Adaptive working lighting always shows the working area in the best light Poor lighting conditions in work areas present wheel loader operators with significant challenges. This is particularly true for operations underground, at twilight or at night. The new adaptive working lighting for Liebherr wheel loaders addresses this issue and increases safety and comfort. Using an intelligent light control system, adaptive working lighting evenly illuminates the entire working area. With conventional lighting systems, machine operators have to compromise on the brightness of the headlights. On full beam, the light is reflected on steel machine parts or on the drop sides of trucks, which creates glare and shadows. And when light output is reduced, visibility deteriorates.

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Adaptive working lighting solves this problem. With the help of sensors, the light output automatically adjusts itself to the position of the lift arm and the working equipment and to the articulation angle of the wheel loader. This provides the machine operator with significantly more light when the bucket is lowered and when the working equipment is lifted, the headlights dim. Glare on steel machine parts or shadows on the drop sides of vehicles is minimised.

The Liebherr remote control key automatically activates the lighting when the cab door is opened. The machine operator can enter the cab safely and comfortably, even in the dark (Photo: Liebherr)

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NEWS & REPORTS LED working lights for a higher light output and longer life With adaptive working lighting, an additional LED headlamp on the front of the vehicle maximises the lighting conditions when equipment is raised. The result is an optimally lit working area. Strain on the machine operator from glare, reflection and shadows is reduced. With adaptive working lighting there are also four dimmable LED or halogen working lights at the top edge of the cab and two standard LED or halogen headlights to ensure good lighting conditions and a high level of safety. Customers can request the high-performance LED working lights. They provide an even better light output and lower energy consumption than conventional headlights. LED working lights also provide a longer service life, which increases the wheel loader’s productivity.

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Key with remote control: safely illuminated cab entry area at the push of a button In addition to adaptive working lighting, Liebherr has developed another useful option for the XPower® wheel loaders: the key with remote control. The machine operator can lock and unlock the cab at the push of a button using remote control. The cab door also opens automatically at the touch of a button and a sensor simultaneously activates the cab’s interior lighting. With this new feature, the cab and entire entry area are well lit, giving machine operators safe and comfortable access to their workplace at the start of their shift. These functions are easily and intuitively operated using the remote control. Adaptive working lighting is available at the customer’s request for all XPower® wheel loaders. The extra LED headlight on the front improves lighting conditions when the equipment is raised (Photo: Liebherr)

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New Importer of CASE Construction Equipment in Finland RENTTI selected as new importer for CASE Construction Equipment in Finland

RENTTI selected as new importer for CASE Construction Equipment in Finland. (Photo: CaseCE)

onevuokraamo RENTTI with the official company name Tracwest OY has entered into an agreement with K CNH Industrial as importer for CASE Construction Equipment in Finland. RENTTI, a well-regarded company in the construction equipment business, has experience as a dealer in both new and used equipment and the company also has a rental department to support its customers. The company is based in Honkajoki and with the new agreement with CASE they will invest in new facilities in Southern Finland as they expand their activities to the full country. The former CASE importer, Fintractor OY, will progressively wind down its activities with CASE over the next few months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thank Fintractor for their contribution during their time as importer and we are happy to announce RENTTI (Tracwest OY) as the future Juha Leivo, Owner and Managing Director RENTTI and Sandy Mill, Network Development Manager CASE, CNH Industrial shaking hands after signing the new importer contract. (Photo: CaseCE)

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NEWS & REPORTS CASE Importer. RENTTI has a solid setup, the technical knowledge and future plans to support the existing and new CASE customers and to further strengthen CASE in Finland”, says Andrea Rapali, Business Director for CASE in Benelux and Nordics. “We are very excited about the appointment,” explains Juha Leivo, principal owner of the company. “CASE is known to be very powerful with good hydraulics and high quality products. And it has a large and interesting product range for our market.” “Also, CASE has a good reputation here in Finland”, continues Markus Lehtimäki, co-owner of Tracwest Oy / Konevuokraamo RENTTI “and we can promise both old and new CASE customers that we have a skillful team who will do their outmost to service CASE in Finland.” Customers can meet RENTTI and CASE at the Maxpo fair (Hyvinkää Airfield, 7-9 September). RENTTI will be present with six key models from the CASE range, including the CASE G-series wheel loader and the C-series mini excavator that were introduced in Europe earlier this year. On display, customers will also find a CASE 321F compact wheel loader and the popular CASE D-Series crawler excavators.

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The G-series CASE wheel loaders were launched earlier this year and displayed on the in Finland during the Maxpo fair. (Photo: CaseCE)

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NEWS & REPORTS SBM Mineral Processing GmbH

First SBM Expert Days 2017

New Powerful Performance Impresses Professionals

Breath-taking show programme with pyrotechnics, Dramatical Drummers and freestyle motocross jumps. (Photo: SBM)

bout 700 guests from all over the world came to see the first SBM Expert Days on September 14 and 15 in Liezen/Styria. 51 exhibits with a total A value of some 20 million â&#x201A;Ź demonstrated the unique product portfolio of the Upper Austrian company most spectacularly. Clients, distributors and affiliated companies from all over the world accepted the invitation issued by SBM Mineral Processing to come to the first in-house fair at the manufacturing site in Liezen/Styria. The exhibition area with 16,000 mÂ˛ offered compact information on concrete mixing and mineral processing technology, live demos, and several pioneering technological novelties.

Breath-taking show programme with pyrotechnics, Dramatical Drummers and freestyle motocross jumps. (Photo: SBM)

Mineral Processing to Touch Almost all SBM systems to process mineral raw materials as well as recycling materials have recently been newly developed or redesigned from top to bottom. And all visitors could experience this up close in Liezen. One mobile novelty is the entry-class model REMAX

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NEWS & REPORTS Mineral processing technology to touch at the live demonstrations of mobile crushing and screening plants. (Photo: SBM)

300 with diesel-electric drive, a 1100-crusher and discharge chute below the crusher offering a capacity of up to 300 t/h at a total weight of 30 tons without secondary screen. Or the new middle-class model REMAX 400 convincing clients thanks to highlights such as new crushing, drive and transport characteristics incl. Dolly system. All novelties such as e.g. the transport height of 3.60 m only and the optimised total weight of 40 tons without secondary screen are convincing features providing immediately tangible benefits for SBM customers.

Impressive Concrete Mixing Technology The two mobile concrete mixing plants VARIOMIX® and MINIMIX® with their towers rising about 22 m high were already visible from afar, but they were not only an optical highlight during the SBM Expert Days. All interested persons could inspect the plants from the inside and from the outside thus assuring themselves of the compact build and the practical operation of the individual systems. Amazing qualities of these plants are e.g. their modular design and the small setting up area required in very confined building sites. Two

EUROMIX® plants types 1600 and 3300 represented the supermobile stars of the SBM concrete mixing branch that is already the market leader in Europe due to its international know-how.

Lasting Impression After a mountain of information there was a lot of entertainment, too. In the almost mystic night scenery of the exhibition arena, daredevil freestyle motocross pilots captivated the audience with their show and flew 15 m high through the air to the sound of AC/DC. Pyrotechnics and the Dramatical Drummers made the event an unforgettable experience.

New product: track-mobile impact crusher REMAX 400 with Dolly transport system. (Photo: SBM)

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NEWS & REPORTS Unique Performance Show

SBM Mineral Processing

Proud of the successful event and the complete SBM team, SBM Managing Director Erwin Schneller is pleased to say: “Our product portfolio and the new plants exhibited for the raw material and recycling industries as well as for the concrete mixing technology to produce high-quality concrete make the SBM EXPERT DAYS a unique bigimpact show. We plan to host this event every three years from now on”.

SBM Mineral Processing GmbH located in Oberweis near Gmunden/Austria is a full-package supplier for mobile and stationary concrete mixing plants for ready-mixed and prefab concrete as well as for mineral processing and conveying plants for the raw material and recycling industries including service and support. Decades of experience in engineering and manufacturing make the company a strong partner to find sophisticated solutions. SBM plants are designed for year-round operation, they are operational even under adverse weather conditions. Using high-end components ensures a long lifetime and low maintenance costs for our machines and plants. SBM belongs to the MFL Group. Therefore, our clients benefit from the complete corporate network concerning know-how, capacities for manufacture and assembly as well as worldwide dispatch and purchase logistics

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

The mobile concrete mixing plants VARIOMIX® and MINIMIX® are very convincing systems. (Photo: SBM)

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