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03 2019

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03 2019 EDUCATION BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

„Drones are an important tool for us”

Beckum | Germany

TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

Without leaving a trace

Beckum | Germany

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

thyssenkrupp ships 5,500-ton iron ore handling system

Essen | Germany

Safe and Vibration-Free Limestone Mining in Japan with the 2500 SM Vario Surface Miner

WIRTGEN GmbH

Salt shift

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

Potash performance

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

Windhagen | Germany

Essen | Germany

NEWS & REPORTS Wirtgen Slipform Pavers Lay Precise Pavements for Beijing New International Airport

WIRTGEN Group Windhagen | Germany

Volvo Construction Equipment

Going deep to build the world‘s longest road tunnel

London | UK

Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo CE Masters construction‘s toughest challenge

London | UK

Why construction has entered the AI race

Volvo Construction Equipment

New Application Puts Haulers on the Map

Volvo Construction Equipment

London | UK

Remote-controlled wheel loaders to be tested when Volvo CE receives Sweden‘s first 5G network for industry Innovation and sustainability key when Volvo CE invests for the future in Eskilstuna Liebherr MK 88 Plus as a space-saving miracle in the old city centre of Mainz

Volvo Construction Equipment London | UK

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH Biberach | Germany

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH

New Zealand’s first Liebherr mobile construction crane

Biberach | Germany

Liebherr tower cranes build residential project in the heart of São Paulo

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH

First mobile tower crane from Liebherr turns 70

Liebherr International GmbH Biberach | Germany

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Biberach | Germany

MTC AMA-Academy TIPCO GmbH

03 2019 NEWS & REPORTS EDUCATION Liebherr L 586 XPower® wheel loaders with adaptive working lighting for Dowideit Recycling GmbH

Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH

Cat® 794 AC Mining Truck meets strictest U.S. emissions standards while maintaining high performance and reducing operating costs

Caterpillar Inc.

Cat® propel drive system upgrade for 7495 and 7495 HF shovels eases maintenance, reduces downtime and cuts costs

Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar presented new longwall mining products and advanced technologies at Katowice Mining Fair

Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar introduces first Cat Down-the-Hole Hammer and Bits for blasthole drilling

Caterpillar Inc.

CASE announces Mascus as official used equipment retail partner

CASE Construction Equipment

Hyundai Construction Equipment started to construct a large-scale ‘Reliability Assessment Center’

Hyundai Construction Equipment

Metso accelerates investments in remote monitoring capabilities in Chile and China

Metso Corporation

Metso acquires the remaining shares of Chinese Shaorui Heavy Industries Ltd

Metso Corporation

Metso introduces a new range of crusher wear parts

Metso Corporation

Metso welcomes Hispano Japonesa de Maquinaria (HJM) to its aggregates distributor community

Metso Corporation

Smart and future ready – Metso introduces its new approach for tailings management in mining with the launch of the VPX filter

Metso Corporation

Bischofshofen |Austria

International

International International

Tessenderlo | Belgium

International

Fliegl Bau- & Kommunaltechnik GmbH

Capital demands insulation + Push-off technology

Mühldorf/Oberbayern | Germany

With Rockster‘s R1000S, Power and Ecological Footprint come hand in hand

Rockster Austria International GmbH Neumarkt | Austria

When the quality speaks for itself, it’s easy to buy an impactor R1100 again

Rockster Austria International GmbH

What to do with millions of tons of demolition debris in Greater Paris?

Rockster Austria International GmbH

Jaw Crusher R800 crushes 280,000 m³ highly reinforced concrete on one jobsite in Russia

Rockster Austria International GmbH

From the practice for the practice!

KEESTRACK N.V.

Always a good fit

Flexco Europe GmbH

REMA TIP TOP Industry: Market Offensive in Australia

REMA TIP TOP AG

Neumarkt | Austria

Bilzen | Belgium

Rosenfeld | Germany Poing | Germany

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Neumarkt | Austria

MTC AMA-Academy TIPCO GmbH

03 2019 NEWS & REPORTS EDUCATION Continental Expands Industrial Hose Business by Acquiring Thermoplastic Specialist Merlett Group

Continental / ContiTech

Continental Focuses More Closely on Agricultural Business, Concentrating on Smart Farming

Continental / ContiTech

Continental Presenting Latest Technologies as Strong Partner to Global Agricultural Sector and Local Farmers

Continental / ContiTech

From Leather to Intelligent Solutions – Continental Has Been Shaping the Industry with Drive Belts for 120 Years

Continental / ContiTech

Hannover | Germany Hannover | Germany

Hannover | Germany

Herrenknecht AG

Aircraft take-offs above, tunnel construction below

Schwanau | Germany

One of the world’s biggest cement producers chooses laboratory automation from thyssenkrupp

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

thyssenkrupp equips one of Russia’s major seaports with new material handling system

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

thyssenkrupp sets clear targets: Group aims to be climate neutral by 2050 – 30 percent emissions reduction planned for 2030

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

Essen | Germany

Tenova

Tenova Contracted for 14th EAF Consteel Evolution in China

Castellanza | Italy

Tenova contracted for N. 3 Tenova iRecovery Systems in Tangshan Zhengfeng Iron & Steel

Tenova

A fleet of 32 new Volvo Trucks are better by design for D MORGAN PLC

Volvo Group Trucks Central Europe

Three new Volvo FMX Tippers raise the stakes at KELSTON SPARKES GROUP

Volvo Group Trucks Central Europe

Volvo Trucks are going underground with the irish salt miners

Volvo Group Trucks Central Europe

steinexpo 2020: steinexpo goes digital

GEOPLAN GmbH

steinexpo 2020: THINK BIG! – A future-oriented project with many facets

GEOPLAN GmbH

Schachtbau Nordhausen and Bauer together at the MiningForum

BAUER Aktiengesellschaft

Bauer remediates railway embankments

BAUER Aktiengesellschaft

Foundation piles for the Elbtower reach record depth

BAUER Aktiengesellschaft

Castellanza | Italy

Ismaning | Germany

Iffezheim | Germany

Schrobenhausen | Germany

EVENTS The AMS-Event calender 2019

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EDUCATION BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Beckum | Germany

BEUMER Group: Interview with Eugen Doberstein, Project Engineer Overland Conveyor and Lukas Paul, Manager Plant Design / Bulk Material Handling Systems (Sales), Pipe Conveyor Specialist:

„Drones are an important tool for us“

BEUMER Group later even control the complete construction process by means of the drones. (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

Using remote controlled drones over building sites or quarries? That might sound futuristic - but it‘s not. Equipped with cameras, unmanned aerial vehicles are part of the everyday business for the planning, execution and documentation of construction projects, for example for belt conveyors that cover several kilometres. The use of drones is reported by BEUMER experts Eugen Doberstein and Lukas Paul in this interview. Drones are becoming increasingly important, particularly in difficult-to-access areas and building sites.

Mr. Doberstein, since when does BEUMER Group use drones on building sites and what role do they play in your daily work? Eugen Doberstein: We have been working with the drone technology for about three years now. In this industry, drones have become standard equipment - whether it is for measuring construction sites or for operating and maintaining facilities. One of the main reasons for the increased use are the higher standards in occupational

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safety: only a few (or even no) people are on site and could be exposed to possible hazards. In general, the use of these aerial vehicles is becoming more and more important for many companies in very different industries. We are mainly using these in the area of plant engineering.

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EDUCATION Eugen Doberstein: â&#x20AC;&#x17E;We have been working with the drone technology for about three years now.â&#x20AC;&#x153; (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

similar obstacle. This allowed us to adapt the routing of the system to environment in an optimum way. If these obstacles are identified at a later stage, the construction of the conveyor becomes much more complex. Depending on the project size, we later even control the complete construction process by means of the drones - whether in areas that are difficult to access or on building sites that are easier to access.

Of course, there was a time before drones. How were these tasks managed in the past? Did you send out a survey team during the planning phase?

Please describe for us the field of application. What are the tasks that you can solve by using unmanned aerial vehicles? Lukas Paul: If, for example, customers authorize us to supply and install a belt conveyor, we have to submit a detailed quotation beforehand. Here, it is important to assess the project correctly. We usually do not have a lot of time for this. The use of aerial photographs that are analysed by a specialised software provides an effective way to accomplish this. This has made drones an important tool for us. They are equipped with high-performance cameras that provide image data that we then use to create a reliable planning basis with our software. We have, for example, planned and supplied a belt conveyor in Indonesia that transports clinker from the quarry to the cement plant. The route led through the rain forest and was very demanding from a topographical point of view. By means of the drone we were able to work out and compare different routings. In particular, the very long corridor, i.e. the line on which the conveyor will later run, requires complex project planning. Using the photographs allowed us to recognize, for example, whether the terrain is sloping or whether there are buildings, waterways or a

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Eugen Doberstein: This was quite common, but it was time-consuming and expensive - and this is a phase in which it is often not yet clear whether the customer will realise the project at all. In the best case scenario, the users know the field of application because they have previously transported bulk material from the quarry to the plant by truck, for example. Then they are able to provide the required data and we can start working immediately. Later, Google Earth was an alternative. The software superimposes satellite and aerial images of different resolutions with geodata and shows this on a digital elevation model of the earth. However, this data is not as accurate and up-to-date as the recordings of a drone, which for example detects whether a new building has been erected or traffic routes have shifted within a mine.

In practical terms, how do your customers benefit from the fact that your team uses drones? Lukas Paul: They save considerable time and costs. If a customer is not yet sure whether they will proceed with the project, we quickly provide them with precise and low-cost data at the time of the project pre-planning phase by means of drone recordings and our further calculations. On this basis, the customer can make their decision: Is the project worth it or not? But we also benefit from significantly less effort and thus manpower, amongst other things and this is reflected in the costs. Drones are presenting an excellent solution to get a first overview.

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EDUCATION Lukas Paul: â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Drones are presenting an excellent solution to get a first overview.â&#x20AC;&#x153; (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

There are two designs: the copter and the fixed-wing aircraft. What are the respective advantages and for which application are the versions suitable? Lukas Paul: With regard to functionality and characteristics, the copters are similar to helicopters. With their rotors they can stand still in the air like their big brothers. Fixedwing aircrafts, on the other hand, are more comparable to aeroplanes. They also have a higher range. As soon as they are in use, they are constantly in motion. Copters are therefore particularly suitable for narrow take-off and landing areas or when they have to perform at low speed. Users can control them manually. They mainly fly over medium-sized and small building sites. In addition, they are used for quarry faces in quarries and construction inspections such as lower sides of bridges. Due to the fact that we only need to measure one corridor for a belt conveyor, we use a copter for our projects. If the route is over several kilometres, as it was the case with the Chinese cement manufacturer Sichuan Yadong Cement with a total length of 13.7 kilometres, we divide it into several segments, as the drone is only able to fly over the route in sections due to its limited flight time.

How have the drones developed over the past years and how difficult is it to control them? Eugen Doberstein: The technology has become much more mature over the past years. Nowadays, the drones are smaller and their quality improved. In addition to that, the cameras being used are becoming more compact and are delivering increasingly high-quality images. The stabilisation systems have been improved, too.The aerial vehicles are now able to connect to certain satellites and thus access GPS data to maintain their position. Even strong gusts of wind can no longer drive them away. To control a drone is quite simple today. But of course, the employees have to acquire a certain know-how. They can also plan the route with the computer. By using the appropriate software, they calculate the exact flight path. Then, the drone flies its pre-determined route. In order to control the drone, smartphones or tablets can be used.

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What happens to the aerial photos afterwards, how are they processed and how long can this take? Eugen Doberstein: The aerial photos are rectified with regard to their perspective and evaluated photogrammetrically. This means: If we receive photos, the software calculates a point cloud in order to generate 3D models from the two-dimensional views, i. e. digital terrain models. This is decisive for the quality of the work. Depending on the scope of the project, this can take between one day and two weeks.

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EDUCATION Which legal and technical framework conditions have to be considered when using drones? Lukas Paul: In Germany, we have to consider the legal regulations of the aviation law and the air transport authorization regulations. In addition, there is the copyright and data protection law as well as property and personal rights of third parties that does also limit the use of cameraequipped drones. Abroad, however, this is not always clearly defined and can vary from country to country. It all starts with the question are we even allowed to transport the drone in the plane to its destination.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: BEUMER Group The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution. With 4,500 employees worldwide, the BEUMER Group has annual sales of about EUR 900 million. BEUMER Group and its subsidiaries and sales agencies provide their customers with high-quality system solutions and an extensive customer support network around the globe and across a wide range of industries, including bulk materials and piece goods, food/non-food, construction, mail order, mail and airport baggage handling. For further information visit www.beumer.com.

BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Regina Schnathmann: Phone + 49 (0) 2521 24 381 Regina.Schnathmann@beumer.com Verena Breuer: Phone + 49 (0) 2521 24 317 Verena.Breuer@beumer.com www.beumer.com

BEUMER Group later even control the complete construction process by means of the drones. (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Beckum | Germany

In Wallonia, the southern part of Belgium, the BEUMER Group Pipe Conveyor transports fly ash quietly and dust-free, passing through motorways, railways, residential areas and steep rocks:

Without leaving a trace

Dizzying heights: The technicians are mounting the suspended elements of the conveyor to the steel structure. Cranes were used to exactly manoeuvre the assembly (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

In the past, a coal-fired power plant was once in operation in the Belgian town of Flémalle. The coal residues are landfilled on a fly ash stockpile. Now, the stockpile is to be entirely emptied and the terrain transformed into a nature park. A BEUMER Group Pipe Conveyor is being used to transport the fly ash to the Maas river for shipment. The system has not only been adapted to operate along the steep mountains, but its enclosed design prevents the volatile material from coming into contact with the environment, while enabling a low-noise transport to the destination. This is important as the Pipe Conveyor passes over public motorways, railways and residential areas. This extraordinary project is characterised by the cooperation of the BEUMER Group team with the customer Tractebel Engineering (Group ENGIE). The transport of the fly ash is carried out in strict compliance with safety standards, taking into consideration environmental protection and the effect noise pollution has on the local residents. The neighbourhood around the Belgian town of Liège is calm and picturesque with small villages along the Maas. The forests and landscapes are partly untouched and present a unique fauna and flora. Industrialisation started very early in the region of Wallonia, as coal was available in abundance. Even though the mines were closed years ago, there are still residues of slates and stones or bottom ash. For example in Flémalle, less than 20 km away from Liège: for approximately 50 years there are about two million cubic metres of the mentioned materials in a fly ash stockpile within proximity of the once largest coal-fired

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power plant. The stockpile is indeed surrounded by a wall, but according to a study, in the long run, it will represent a major threat for the local residents as it is displaced every year by several millimetres. In addition, the fly ash is an important additive in the manufacture of cement and concrete. It must be prepared to remove foreign substances such as wood or metal and to limit the grain size to 70 millimetres for the cement industry. In a project that is the only one of its kind in Europe, the Belgian power supplier Elektrabel commissioned its subsidiary Tractebel Engineering (ENGIE) to dimension and install a processing

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY About two million cubic metres of fly ash are deposited in this stockpile in the Belgian town of Flémalle (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

plant. The company offers engineering and consulting solutions for the energy and nuclear energy sector as well as for industry and infrastructure. It is planned to dissipate the complete stockpile in the next ten years, and to transform the terrain into a nature park, which will be developed according to the wishes of the local residents and authorities.

Pipe Conveyor: the economical alternative Until then, the bulk material has to be transported to the Maas that is approx. two kilometres away (bee-line). However the terrain is very mountainous. The use of trucks would imply driving on public roads for long distances. This would have caused detours, slowed down transport times and raised costs. In addition, the environment would be harmed by exhaust gases, dust and noise. The project lead opted for the BEUMER Group Pipe Conveyor as economical alternative.

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„To be able to support companies like Tractebel Engineering with turnkey solutions, we have bundled our comprehensive expertise worldwide spanning various industries and established different Centres of Competence“, says Vincent Ferlay, Managing Director BEUMER Group France. „It includes also our Pipe Conveyor. This international team of BEUMER Group bundles the know-how and supports the Sales Department and the Project Management. With Tractebel ENGIE we have developed a solution adapted to the special routing and the ambient conditions“, explains Ferlay.

This is where the conveying begins. The material is transported from the stockpile onto the Pipe Conveyor (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The line runs across the open environment, over steep rocks. The Pipe Conveyor navigates these inclines and gradients (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

Dust-free conveying The system supplier provided a conveying system with a centre distance of 1,800 meters. „Due to the system design and the required system capacity, we have designed the Pipe Conveyor with a diameter of 260 mm,“ explains Ferlay. The conveyor transports 300 tons of fly ash per hour at a speed of 2.3 meters per second. Most importantly though: the enclosed transport of this machine protects the environment from the dry and dusty material. This was an important requirement for the construction of this solution to be approved in the first place. „The project planning absolutely had to guarantee a safe transportation of the material,“ reports Ferlay. „The fly ash had to be prevented from exiting or falling on the ground, even in the smallest quantities“, since the route passes public motorways, railways and residential areas. The noise emission played an important role too. „We had to minimise the noise to an extremely low level,“ he describes. The BEUMER Group team developed special sound-absorbing elements that were also used to enclose the Pipe Conveyor bridges.

„Along certain line sections, the noise level had to be kept under 35 dB(A),“ says Ferlay. This is also possible with special sound insulation, idlers and low-noise bearings. The Pipe Conveyor transports fly ash across the open environment, navigates large inclines reliably and can be designed to accommodate tight curve radii. This is why only a few transfer towers are required, depending on the length of the conveyor, the terrain conditions and the curves. BEUMER Group can customise the conveying system to match the individual routing, thus protecting the environment and reducing the costs. The system supports are up to ten meters high. Durable conveyor belts guaranteeing tensile strength are used. BEUMER Group makes use of own dimensioning programs to determine the ideal belt design, thus enabling to analyse tractive forces but also forces which occur due to acceleration and deceleration – always taking into account the net weight of the belt and the transported material. This method also lets you calculate possible curve radii.“This is particularly

The assembly work was demanding for BEUMER Group (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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Special cranes and helicopters were used for the assembly work (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

important for ascending and descending conveyors,â&#x20AC;&#x153; describes Ferlay. For these types of projects, BEUMER Group also offers feasibility studies and profitability calculations. The colour scheme was selected so that the system blends in well with the environment.

Efficient ship loading The system supplier provided the turnkey system and all of the necessary components such as filters, strippers and dedusting units. The system provider also provided the engineering, automation and the steel structure, as well as loading systems: excavators load the material into hoppers and on vibrating feeders. From there it is transported to the feeding area of the Pipe Conveyor. BEUMER Group installed a ship loader at the end of the conveyor line. It consists of

BEUMER Group installed a ship loader at the end of the conveyor line. It consists of a fixed boom with an extendable telescopic belt conveyor. Every day, 2,000 tons of fly ash are loaded on a ship (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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Vincent Lognay, Project director at ENGIE (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

a fixed boom with an extendable telescopic belt conveyor. This way the ships are loaded efficiently. The ship loader is also equipped with a dedusting unit which keeps the process emission-free. Every day, 2,000 tons of fly ash are loaded on a ship and from there transported to a cement plant.

Dizzying heights: The technicians are mounting the suspended elements of the conveyor to the steel structure. Cranes were used to exactly manoeuvre the assembly (Photos: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG)

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BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Regina Schnathmann: Phone + 49 (0) 2521 24 381 Regina.Schnathmann@beumer.com Verena Breuer: Phone + 49 (0) 2521 24 317 Verena.Breuer@beumer.com www.beumer.com Agency a1kommunikation Schweizer GmbH Frau Kirsten Ludwig Phone + 49 (0) 711 9454161 20 klu@a1kommunikation.de www.a1kommunikation.de

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A colossus for Canada:

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG Essen | Germany

thyssenkrupp ships 5,500-ton iron ore handling system

thyssenkrupp Baffin Island Canada. (Photos: thyssenkrupp)

• First units of a complete materials handling system transported from Bremerhaven to Baffin Island • Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation to more than triple its iron ore handling capacities to 12 million tons per year • Project executed within stringent environmental requirements thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions is developing and building a new materials handling system for one of the most remote and challenging locations in the world: an iron ore port in northern Canada. Recently, the first plants were shipped completely pre-assembled from Bremerhaven, Germany, to Baffin Island. Baffinland Iron Ore Mines Corporation‘s (Baffinland‘s) Mary River mine is one of the world‘s richest iron ore deposits with iron contents more than 65 percent. At the same time, the port on Baffin Island is one of the most demanding locations in the world. It is only free of ice and accessible to shipping thyssenkrupp Baffin Island Bremerhaven. (Photos: thyssenkrupp)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY between the end of July and the beginning of October. With thyssenkrupp‘s new material handling system Baffinland aims to triple its material handling capacity to 12 million tons of iron ore per year. The project generates a major potential for the economic development of the region and will create jobs for the local population. thyssenkrupp Baffin Island Bremerhaven. (Photos: thyssenkrupp)

thyssenkrupp Baffin Island Bremerhaven. (Photos: thyssenkrupp)

thyssenkrupp Baffin Island Canada. (Photos: thyssenkrupp)

Christof Brewka, Head of Materials Handling at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions: “Ambitious projects like this require a deep understanding of local conditions, close collaboration with the client and efficient global project management. One of our strengths is that we can bring together our experts at different locations around the world. Teams from Germany, Canada and the USA have pooled their knowhow to develop the best solution for Baffinland. At the same time, our proven technologies will guarantee the highest productivity even under extreme climatic conditions.” thyssenkrupp supplies a complete system for the processing, storage and transport of iron ore. This includes a complete railcar unloading station, a crushing and screening plant, a stockpile system including a combined stacker/reclaimer, a ship loader as well a conveyor plant connecting all components. Due to the difficult logistical and climatic conditions on site, the plants are pre-assembled at a total of four locations in Europe, Canada and the Middle East. The first delivery including a crusher, a screening system and a railcar unloading station was shipped from Bremerhaven to Canada in July 2019. While the railcar unloading station was preassembled in Stettin and transported to Bremerhaven, the crushing and screening system was assembled in Bremerhaven. The crusher building is 23.5 meters wide, 33 meters high and weighs 1,470 tons. The screen building is 30 meters wide, 34 meters high and weighs almost 1,800 tons. The BigLift Barentsz reached port on Baffin Island with its roughly 5,500 ton freight in the beginning of August. Two more cargo ships are scheduled to deliver conveyors during the current shipping season. The remaining units will be delivered in 2020.

thyssenkrupp Baffin Island Bremerhaven. (Photos: thyssenkrupp)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY When it goes into operation in 2021, the system will crush, screen and store the ore produced in the Mary River Mine all year round and load it onto Panamax or Capesize ships during the ice-free season. For example, the system can fully load a Capesize ship in just one day. Few people outside Canada know much about Baffin Island, the fifth largest island in the world with a surface area of over 500,000 km2 (almost 1.5 times the size of Germany) and a population of under 12,000. One reason for the low population figure is the harsh climate roughly 600 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Spring arrives in mid-July and winter returns in September. Baffinland Iron Ore Mines operates the Mary River Mine at the northern end of Baffin Island in the Canadian Nunavut territory. At a latitude of around 72°, it is one of the northernmost mines in the world and has been producing high-quality iron ore for 12 months a year since 2015. The ore is transported from the mine to Milne Inlet port on the northern coast around 100 kilometers away. As part of the overall project, this transportation will be converted from road to rail.

thyssenkrupp Baffin Island Canada. (Photos: thyssenkrupp)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: thyssenkrupp thyssenkrupp’s Industrial Solutions business area 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 sector we develop highly specialized solutions to meet the individual requirements of our customers. Some 16,000 employees around the world form a global network with a technology portfolio that guarantees maximum productivity and cost-efficiency

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG Isabel Reinhardt External Communications T: +49 201 844 - 535472 isabel.reinhardt2@thyssenkrupp.com thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG thyssenkrupp Allee 1 45143 Essen, Germany T: +49 201 844-0 www.thyssenkrupp-industrial-solutions.com

thyssenkrupp Baffin Island Canada. (Photos: thyssenkrupp)

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Safe and Vibration-Free Limestone Mining in Japan with the 2500 SM Vario Surface Miner

WIRTGEN GmbH Windhagen | Germany

Using the remote control, the operator can easily operate the 2500 SM Vario from outside the machine, making the mining process much safer on steep slopes. (Photos: Wirtgen)

Limestone has been mined from the Ube Isa quarry in Yamaguchi, Japan, since 1948. What makes this mine special, however, is that it is located in the immediate vicinity of a residential area – the nearest home is only 150 meters away. This is why Ube Industries, the owner of the quarry, hired Okumura Engineering Corporation to mine the limestone in an environmentally friendly way that wouldn’t affect the surrounding area. To achieve this, Okumura made the decision to use Wirtgen’s 2500 SM and 2500 SM Vario surface miners.

Surrounded by Residents: Limestone Mining in Ube The Ube Isa quarry is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 10 km from the world-famous Akiyoshidai Geopark. Ube Industries Ltd., which has owned the quarry since 1948, mines limestone here. Over the years, however, conducting mining operations has became increasingly challenging for Ube Industries, Ltd, the owner of the mine. This is because the quarry is surrounded by a residential area, with the nearest homes

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only about 150 meters away. “The densely populated area around the quarry is a challenge, because environmental effects such as vibration and noise for local residents limit the size of the work zone” says Mr. Tomoyuki Shodai, General Manager of Mining Department at Ube Industries. Due to the close proximity of the local residents, it has been impossible for the company to expand the open-cast mine any further in the past. The conventional blasting method is simply not an option here – it would cause too much vibration and the results would be too imprecise. In addition, it would be impossible to guarantee the safety of the surrounding population from flying stones. As a result,

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In combination with the HT15 quick-change toolholder system, the cutting tools with a shank diameter of 42 mm are ideal for cutting hard rock types. (Photos: Wirtgen)

The 2500 SM Vario surface miner guarantees stable and high-precision mining operations – and can create quarry faces at up to a 70° angle with extremely narrow benches. (Photos: Wirtgen)

the company was faced with the prospect of never being able to fully exploit the open-cast deposit, which would mean a total loss of several million tons of limestone for Ube Industries.

The surface miners allow Okumura to create extremely stable and steep mining walls with narrow benches for Ube Industries, thus safely expanding the mining area. As a result, the open-cast deposit can be fully exploited. “Using Wirtgen surface miners allowed us to mine the southern side of the Maruyama region. That would have been impossible with the blasting method,” says Mr. Shodai. By now the quarry’s outer boundary wall have been gradually extended by 10 m in the direction of the residential area. According to Gaku Watanabe, general manager of Wirtgen Japan, this could increase the mine’s potential many times over. The Wirtgen Group’s Japanese sales and service company has been supporting Okumura since the beginning of the partnership.

Maximum Mine Exploitation Thanks to Wirtgen Surface Miners But the solution to the problem was fairly obvious. Wirtgen surface miners can be used to extract minerals without the use of explosives. By cutting the ground to mine the materials, they simplify the complex extraction and preparation process. Mining, crushing, and depositing the material in windrows is all carried out in a single operation. In addition, the surface miners are perfect for mining raw materials under difficult geological conditions and in tight spaces, as is the case with the Ube Isa quarry. This is why Ube Industries decided to hire Okumura Engineering Corporation to mine the outer walls of the quarry in 2012. Okumura has successfully used surface miners from Wirtgen GmbH to carry out routing work for many years. In addition to the 2500 SM surface miner that the company has used in Ube since 2012, in 2018 the service provider decided to add a second miner – the Wirtgen 2500 SM Vario.

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Okumura Engineering Corporation has been using surface miners from Wirtgen GmbH in the mining of rock for many years. The company has been active in Ube since 2012. (Photos: Wirtgen)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Mr. Tomoyuki Shodai, General Manager of Mining Department at Ube Industries, about the benefits of Wirtgen surface miners in the Ube Isa for his company. (Photos: Wirtgen)

The 2500 SM Vario is perfect for Environmentally Friendly Limestone Mining Another advantage of surface mining is the centraldrum concept. The cylindrical cutting drum is located close to the machine’s center of gravity, resulting in maximum cutting performance and exact cutting depths in hard rock. The result is an ideal, uniform material and a flat surface which, due to its stability, can easily be driven on by construction site vehicles. In addition, Wirtgen surface miners are extremely environmentally friendly compared to conventional drilling and blasting methods. Vibration-free mining without drilling and blasting significantly reduces the amount of dust and noise produced. The 2500 SM Vario used in Ube was specially modified for the customer to meet these requirements. The sealed cutting drum housing as well as the specially equipped sound attenuation and dust separation filter additionally reduce dust and noise in the immediate vicinity of the residential area.

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The Specialist for All Types of Hard Rock In 2017, the 2500 SM equipped with a 2.5 m cutting drum was used on 210 days and was able to extract almost 60,000 tons of limestone over an area of 4,000 m². By adding a 2500 SM Vario, the company was able to mine a total of 32,000 m³ of limestone in 2018 – a significant increase from the 22,000 m³ mined in 2017. The 2500 SM Vario is particularly suitable for hard rock, as is the case in Ube. Thanks to the central-drum concept, the drum is located very close to the center of gravity of the 135-ton machine, which allows it to penetrate into harder rock layers. The Vario miner gets its name from its variable control system. Its design allows the drum’s torque to be adapted to the properties of the rock. This prevents

Surface miners can be used to cut significantly steeper mining walls (top of picture) than with the conventional blasting method (bottom of picture). This maximizes the use of the deposits. (Photos: Wirtgen)

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much wear that they decided to use picks with a larger diameter shank. It goes without saying that Wirtgen offers the right solution for this as well. The picks with a diameter of 42 mm in combination with the HT15 tool-holder system are perfect for applications in hard rock and maximize pick utilization. The pick holder’s exchangeable base also dramatically reduces the holder’s changeover time and increases the availability of the machine for limestone mining operations.

Enhanced Machine Operator Safety Thanks to Innovative Remote Control The 2500 SM Vario was also optimized for the quarry in Ube in terms of machine operator safety. Instead of controlling the miner from the cab on a steep slope, the operator can easily operate the machine with a remote control from outside the machine. This is a huge advantage, particularly on slopes as steep as 70°, as the machine operator is not only in a safer location but also has an even better view of the area being mined.

Maximum Pick Utilization with the HT15 Tool-holder System

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Okumura originally used standard picks with a shank diameter of 38 mm for their surface mining operations in Ube. Due to the very hard limestone with a compressive strength of 40 to 80 MPa, however, the picks suffered so Wirtgen surface miners allow limestone to be mined in Ube Isa quarry in an environmentally friendly way that doesn’t affect the surrounding area. (Photos: Wirtgen)

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Salt shift

Sandvik Mining and Construction Central Europe GmbH Essen | Germany

The franken shaft‘s blue headframe rises high above the surface facilitie at Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG‘s Heilbronn salt mine. (Photos: Adam Lach)

After 120 years of drill-and-blast extraction, one of Western Europe’s largest salt mines transitioned to continuous mining. The shift to a quieter method under urban areas has extended mine life by many years. The Franken shaft’s blue headframe rises high above the surface facilities at Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG’s Heilbronn salt mine. The industrial area is just three kilometres north of the center of Heilbronn, a city of 125,000 people about 50 kilometres north of Stuttgart. The Heilbronn mine is one of Europe’s first industrial salt operations. Drills struck the first rock salt in 1881. Mining began on December 4, 1885 – the St. Barbara’s Day holiday celebrated by miners in countries around the world – and the operation has been a key producer of rock salt and evaporated salt for business, industrial and pharmaceutical customers, winter road maintenance and household use ever since. David Saage, department head of the rock salt unit at Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG’s Heilbronn mine (Photos: Adam Lach)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Heilbronn relies on three Sandvik MB770s to cut away rock salt (Photos: Adam Lach)

performance was proven in coal but it had never been used in a salt mine. The introduction of continuous mining also required adjustments to the mine’s haulage and infrastructure. The mine commissioned a second Sandvik MB770 in December 2008 and a third in 2011.

Seasonal fluctuations in demand are a challenge The mine can extract and hoist more than 4.5 million tonnes of raw salt each year. David Saage, department head of the rock salt unit, says weather-driven market volatility poses a challenge. “We are dependent on winter business,” he says. “In a green winter, when there is no snow, the sales go down. When the snow comes, market demand increases and to maintain a continuous process with so much volatility is a challenge. When we get a white winter, we have higher volumes of de-icing salts, where we need a certain amount of flexibility in the equipment fleet.” For 120 years, Heilbronn’s salt deposit was extracted exclusively using conventional drill and blast methods. Many of the hundreds of kilometres of tunnels comprising the Heilbronn mine today run directly beneath the city’s residential areas. In 2005, the mine looked to move away from drill and blast to a quieter mining method.

Not only has continuous mining eliminated the downtime previously required for blast gas clearance, it has also minimized the need for crushing the extracted rock salt. Each continuous miner can excavate more than 100,000 tonnes per month. Heilbronn relies on three Sandvik MB770s to cut away rock salt. A continuous miner trams to the working face and a Sandvik TH540 ejector truck reverses into position under the continuous miner’s conveyor system. The continuous miner fills the truck, which hauls the salt to the feed conveyor.

Machine operator convinced of the concept Operator Marvin Traub, who has run continuous miners at Heilbronn for seven years, appreciates the automatic cutting sequence of Sandvik MB770.

Implementation of mechanical cutting Heilbronn decided to implement mechanical cutting, introducing its first Sandvik MB770 continuous miner in May 2006. The machine’s A Sandvik MB770 loads a Sandvik th540 ejector truck, which hauls the salt to the feed conveyor (Photos: Adam Lach)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY A Sandvik TH540 ejector truck prepares to dump salt onto Heilbronn’s feed conveyor (Photos: Adam Lach)

Use of conventional methods for peak demands

“You only occasionally have to cut by hand,” he says. “The machine always cuts one metre. And the machine always drives a metre forward. We’ve set it to three cuts, so that the machine does 33 centimetres per cut. After one metre, you tram it forward one metre, and then you put the automatic mode on and it starts from the beginning again.” Traub also drives the Sandvik TH540 from time to time, and favors it over the mine’s 30-tonne trucks. “You drive straight on, not like with the other trucks,” he says. “With them, you’re side on, similar to an underground loader. Here, we drive facing forwards. Only when reversing do you need to use the camera and mirrors. The Sandvik TH540 is a great match for Sandvik MB770.”

Heilbronn still utilizes drill and blast in some parts of the mine that aren’t directly below urban areas to compensate for seasonal peaks in salt demand. Seven-metre blastholes are drilled and each blast produces more than 1,000 tonnes of rock salt. Sandvik loaders transport the blasted rock salt to the crusher, which crushes the salt so that it can be transported by conveyor. Heilbronn operates four Sandvik LH621s, a Sandvik LH517, a Sandvik LH514 and a Sandvik LH307. “The most important criteria for suppliers is reliability in terms of the availability of the machines, the ergonomics and the long service life of a machine,” says Saage, who has worked at the Heilbronn mine for 10 years. “The availability of the machines is the top priority. Machinery that isn’t running is superfluous. The Sandvik equipment has proven to be very reliable at Heilbronn.”

Heilbronn still operates three of its four Sandvik continuous miners and recently purchased a fifth. The mine’s first Sandvik MB770 is now on display in a visitors’ museum in Bad Friedrichshall. From May 2006 to March 2016, the unit mined around 8 million tonnes of rock salt, traveling more than 110,000 metres.

Operator Marvin Traub runs continuous miners and occasionally drives trucks at Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG’s Heilbronn mine (Photos: Adam Lach)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Sandvik MB770 Sandvik MB770 is designed for a variety of continuous mining tasks in non-coal and non-gassy operations up to 5.3 metres (17.4 feet) in height. This wide-head continuous miner combines special design features for cutting, loading and face ventilation into a robust machine with superior advance rates. A slow speed revolution cutter head generates less dust and fewer vibrations. The automated, programmable cutting cycle guarantees accurate cutting while the visualization and data logging system further optimizes performance.

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG Founded in 1883, Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG is one of Europe’s key salt producers. The company produces rock salt and evaporated salt for business, industrial and pharmaceutical customers, winter road maintenance and household use, including Germany’s famous Bad Reichenhaller brand. Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG employs around 1,000 people across four locations in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. The city of Heilbronn and the state of Baden-Württemberg each own a 49 percent stake in the company while the remaining 2 percent is free float. (Text: Eric Gourley)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: 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 2018, the Group had approximately 42,000 employees and sales of 9.500 million € 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 2018, sales were approximately 4.084 million € with about 15,000 employees in continuing operations.

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Heilbronn still utilizes drill and blast in some parts of the mine. Here, Sandvik loaders transport the blasted rock salt to the crusher (Photos: Adam Lach)

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Potash performance

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To help to ensure productivity in new mining area Zielitz 2, K+S invested in a Sandvik MT520 roadheader (Photos: Adam Lach)

ZIELITZ, GERMANY. Equipment efficiency and reliability are crucial at the K+S KALI GmbH Zielitz potash plant, one of Germany’s largest and most modern potash mining operations. With an annual crude salt production of 12 million tonnes from a single shaft, the K+S KALI GmbH Zielitz operation is one of the most efficient potash mines in the world. The valuable potash is used to produce two million tonnes of fertilizer, food grade salt and technical salts each year for customers around the world. The operation is one of Germany’s largest and most modern potash mines, occupying an area underground similar to that of the city of Magdeburg. But it’s also actually Germany’s youngest potash plant, having commenced production in 1973. Due to its thickness and high potassium chloride content, the Zielitz deposit is among the most valuable in Germany. It extends west from the Elbe River towards Wolfsburg at a depth of 1,200 metres. In addition to the roadheader, continous miner and trucks, Zielitz also relies on a fleet of ten Sandvik LH621 loaders (Photos: Adam Lach)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY A Sandvik MB770 continous miner at the salt face (Photos: Adam Lach)

Zielitz invested in a Sandvik MB770 continuous miner and a Sandvik MT520 roadheader, as well as four Sandvik TH540 ejector trucks to transport excavated salt to conveyors. Michael Kiesler is one of the Sandvik MT520 operators responsible for roadway development.

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More output through autonomous cutting

Extracting 12 million tonnes of crude salt annually requires a workforce of around 1,800 employees and a fleet of productive, reliable equipment. Zielitz initiated a partnership with Sandvik in 2011 to implement mechanical cutting technology. In the fast roadway development project K+S saw potential to access the deposit area more quickly with mechanical cutting than the existing drill and blast method.

“The pure power it has is what’s fascinating,” he says of the roadheader. “And I’d say the vibration, the way the machine functions, has improved as a result of the autonomous cutting. Before autonomous cutting, we used to cut three metres per shift. That was the efficiency with one truck. Now we achieve up to 4.2 metres per shift with one truck and 5.6 metres with two trucks.”

Holger Kohlhauser is the head of production preparation at Zielitz.

The automatic cutting capability of both Sandvik MT520 and Sandvik MB770 has proved to be a major benefit, especially over shift change. When operators leave the Sandvik roadheader or continuous miner, a truck operator positions a Sandvik TH540 under the equipment’s conveyor. The mechanical cutting equipment stops automatically when the truck is loaded.

“We could increase the excavation performance in roadway and panel development, which makes a significant contribution to safeguarding production for the coming years,” Kohlhauser says. “We chose, therefore, to make a promise to ourselves in terms of speed. We wanted to enter the mining area Zielitz 2 quickly, to secure further production capacity for the mine.”

A Sandvik LH621 dumps salt (Photos: Adam Lach)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Holger Kohlhauser, head of production preparation at the K+S KALI GmbH Zielitz potash mine(Photos: Adam Lach)

Loader conquers German market In addition to the Sandvik roadheader, continuous miner and trucks, Zielitz also relies on a fleet of Sandvik LH621 loaders that shovel 21 tonnes of crude salt into the mine’s conveyor system each trip. Of the nearly 300 Sandvik LH621s in operation around the world, almost 10 percent are now used in German and North American salt and potash mining. “In 2011, we started here with one loader,” Kohlhauser says. “We now have ten. By the end of the year, we will operate eleven loaders from Sandvik. That shows the performance of the loaders.” “The advantage of this unmanned cutting is that we generate more cutting time as a result,” Kohlhauser says. “In the last year or so, there were almost 90 metres where the machine ran unmanned. So we got those 90 metres for free.”

Interactive operator training on the simulator In 2015, K+S and Sandvik collaborated to develop an interactive training concept for the mechanical cutting equipment. Sandvik implemented the concept in a simulator tool, enabling realistic training to help operators prepare for real underground application. Based on a 3D animation of a Sandvik MB770 continuous miner combined with photos of the equipment, the tool helps operators identify risks and understand safety devices.

Dirk Güldenpfennig stands outside the cab of a Sandvik LH621. He’s been its regular operator since it arrived underground in 2013. “It drives well,” Güldenpfennig says. “It has power. And that makes a big difference here. It’s a nice vehicle. The engine performance, which works optimally with the work hydraulics, and with the transmission and how it drives… the way that all works together is very good. And with the uneven slopes here that makes a big difference.” The mine’s production department is pleased with the performance of the Sandvik equipment and expects the strong partnership between Zielitz and Sandvik to continue. “I would definitely recommend the company,” Kohlhauser says.

“We try to impart complex relationships to employees in an understandable way in terms of safe behavior on all machines,” Kohlhauser says. “Impart, learn and check. Those are the three components of this interactive training tool.”

Michael Kiesler, Sandvik MT520 raodheader operator at the K + S KALI GmbH Zielitz potash mine (Photos: Adam Lach)

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One of the world’s leading producers of potash and magnesium products, K+S KALI GmbH extracts crude salts containing potassium, magnesium and sulphur from its five mines in Germany. These are used to produce a range of fertilizers and primary products for technical, industrial and pharmaceutical applications. Founded in 2002 and based in Kassel, Germany, the company belongs to the K+S Group and employs about 8,000 people.

Zielitz potash plant Located 20 kilometres north of Magdeburg in central Germany, the Zielitz potash plant is the largest of K+S KALI GmbH’s five mining plants, accounting for around 30 percent of the company’s total output. Zielitz is one of the world’s biggest and most modern potash mines, with an annual crude salt mining capacity of approximately 12 million tonnes. The plant produces around 2 million tonnes of saleable end-products each year, including potash fertilizer, potassium chloride 99% for industrial applications and products in food and feed quality. Zielitz began production in 1973 and has been part of the K+S Group since Germany’s east and west potash industries merged in 1993. The site has a workforce of around 1,800 employees.

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 2018, the Group had approximately 42,000 employees and sales of 9.500 million € 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 2018, sales were approximately 4.084 million € with about 15,000 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 rocktechnology.sandvik

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To help to ensure productivity in new mining area Zielitz 2, K+S invested in a Sandvik MT520 roadheader (Photos: Adam Lach)

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Wirtgen Slipform Pavers Lay Precise Pavements for Beijing New International Airport

WIRTGEN GROUP Windhagen | Germany

A fleet of Wirtgen slipform pavers is working on Beijing New International Airport in Daxing for the construction of the enormous apron area, with a parking capacity of 268 aircraft. (Photo: WIRTGEN GROUP)

Four Wirtgen slipform pavers are playing an important part in the construction of the apron area for the new Chinese airport. The airport is scheduled to start operations on September 30, 2019, Beijing New International Airport and is predicted to be the world‘s largest airport on its completion.

Beijing’s mega-airport Beijing is the main passenger hub in Asia. The new airport is located 67 km from the capital city along the border to Hebei province. It will relieve pressure on the existing airport northeast of Beijing, currently the world’s second-largest in terms of passenger volume. The new airport will initially serve 45 million passengers but will have a total capacity of 100 million. The concrete paving is being carried out by 4 Wirtgen SP 500 slipform paver units and with full application support from the Wirtgen Group subsidiary in China.

„Wirtgen offer the full range of concrete paving solutions for airport projects.“Howard Shen, Senior Product Manager, Wirtgen Group in China. (Photo: WIRTGEN GROUP)

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NEWS & REPORTS Mature processes for concrete paving Low temperatures of around 0°C during the cold winters in Beijing were one of the challenges the Beijing Sino-Aero Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. team had to face during the construction period of the large apron area. A total of 4 Wirtgen SP 500 slipform pavers were paving single-layer concrete slabs 5 m wide and 42 cm thick over fixed forms. Levelling and steering parameters were communicated to the Wirtgen machine control system via string-line sensors. To withstand the high aircraft loads, the concrete slabs are reinforced by means of steel dowels. Thanks to the productive performance and the high machine availability, daily production targets could easily be achieved so the tough timeline was adhered to.

Highest cost-efficiency and quality On large-scale job sites, every saving has a significant effect on the final costs. When choosing the equipment fleet for such a venture, the contractor must consider several factors. Minimizing manpower was one of the main criteria considered by Sino-Aero Construction Engineering; they concluded that the Wirtgen slipform pavers were the right solution for automated, efficient concrete paving. The process ran smoothly and exactly as scheduled, and the robust paving mold slipformed the concrete, exceeding the required specifications. Electrical vibrators emitting highfrequency vibrations ensured optimum compaction of the concrete during the slipforming process. Last but not least, the oscillating beam and super-smoother put the finishing touches to the brand new pavement.

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Designed for over one flight movement per minute: the traffic areas need to withstand extremely high loads. Wirtgen slipform pavers deliver the topquality concrete pavement. (Photo: WIRTGEN Group)

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Going deep to build the world‘s longest road tunnel

Volvo Construction Equipment London | UK

The Rogast Tunnel will be built as deep as up to 392 meters below sea level. (Photo: Volvo CE)

Reconstruction of the Coastal Highway Route E39 is not only Norway’s biggest ever infrastructure project – but the Rogfast Tunnel, of which it is part, will be the world’s longest and deepest underwater highway. With a depth of up to 392 meters below sea level, this pioneering project is the eighth exciting installment in Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) Megaproject Listing. Using new bridge and tunnel building techniques and set to cut travel times in half, the complete reconstruction of the E39, along the West Coast of Norway, is at the center of a new series of films launched today – putting the people and machines behind this innovative project in the spotlight. Norway is well-known for its breathtaking coastline, with high mountains and deep fjords. But there’s a downside to this spectacular landscape. At the moment, the Coastal Highway Route E39 between Kristiansand in the south and Trondheim in the north is a journey of around 21 hours. Yet about a third of Norway’s 5.3 million people live along this highway, which is also an important trade route for Norwegian businesses, as some 60% of the country’s export goods are produced on the West Coast. In addition, when the E39 leaves Norway it proceeds to Denmark, making it an important entry point to the rest of Europe.

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And if – like Håvard Langåker, a truck driver for Vassbakk & Stol – your job means driving this stretch of coastline, then things can be hard. “I go and get the rocks at the construction site and then I drive it to the other sites in need of material,” explains Langåker. “On the road I need to wait for ferries, stand in ferry lines, deal with cancelled ferries and narrow roads. We have island and fjords with roads which follow the coastline. It takes the longest way, not the shortest, therefore it is quite time consuming.” But all this is about to change. Costing US$39 billion, the reconstructed Coastal Highway Route E39 will reduce the journey time between Trondheim and Kristainsand from 20 hours to just 11. And the Rogfast Tunnel, set to be complete in 2026, is a big part of this improvement. Set to be the longest and deepest subsea road tunnel in the world, it will stretch 27 kilometers in length and 392 meters below sea level at its deepest point.

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NEWS & REPORTS But building tunnels at this depth poses a challenge. In order to make the journey as safe as possible for road users, construction will include the building of two separate tunnels for traffic flow. In addition, every 250 meters will be passages that connect the two tunnels, allowing for a quick and easy exit in case of emergencies. Volvo CE will be showcasing its role in this innovative project as part of the latest installment of the awardwinning Megaproject Listing. Tiffany Cheng, Global Director, External Communications, at Volvo CE, says: “When complete, this tunnel will make the lives of people who live and work in Norway and beyond that much easier. To be a part of this exceptional project, and to have a role in improving access through this beautiful corner of the world, is a real point of pride for us at Volvo CE.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment 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 95,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2017, the Volvo Group‘s net sales amounted to about SEK 334.7 billion (EUR 34.1 billion). The Volvo Group is a publicly held company. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com or www. volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

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This pioneering project along the Norway coast is set to cut travel times in half. (Photo: Volvo CE)

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Volvo CE Masters construction‘s toughest challenge

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The competition has grown to more than 3,500 entrants (Photo: Volvo CE)

Over the course of three years and many challenges of nerve and knowledge, more than 3,200 technicians from across the globe are whittled down to a team of just three victors. As a test of grit, stamina and teamwork, there is nothing else that compares to Volvo CE’s Masters Competition. The Masters Competition was launched as a novel way to showcase the talents of the many parts and services technicians working across Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) dedicated dealer network. When it began in 1990 individual participants were pitted against each other and tasked with completing a series of machine tests. Fast forward almost 30 years and the contest – now judged in teams – has grown into the industry’s biggest and most challenging technician battleground. A testament to its heritage is that the children of original competitors are now competing themselves, with one former winner’s daughter making it through to this year’s final in March.

The Masters includes a varied selection of challenging tasks. (Photo: Volvo CE)

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Competitors and staff gather at the most recent Global Final. (Photo: Volvo CE)

Hans-Juergen Salau, Global Manager Technical Training at Volvo CE, who organizes the competition together with Jan Fogelberg, Manager Technical Training, says: “Not only does the contest identify the best of the best, but it also boosts the reputation of hard-working dealers everywhere and shows just how much skill is needed to deliver a world-class service to our customers.”

In it for the long haul The Masters competition, which is spread over three years but starts again every two, is organized in different rounds, starting at the dealer level and then leading up to the regional heats and then ultimately the global final. It is open to every technician in every Volvo CE dealership worldwide – as long as they can demonstrate they have the focus, knowledge and skills to complete a series of practical and theoretical tasks. These can be anything from fixing a machine fault on a Volvo SD160B soil compactor to a maintenance challenge on a Volvo EC220E crawler excavator – all within the one hour time limit. Contestants are judged on a scale of performance, knowledge, skills and the proper handling of tools, as well as their ability to work as a team. But what exactly makes a winning team? According to Hans-Juergen the secret to success is going above and beyond the 9-5. “We see that there is a clear link in how often teams participate in training with the results they get here in the Masters,” he says. “We’ve seen teams

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that spend weekends in bootcamps in order to really try to understand the machines as best as possible. They invest their private time in developing their competence and it pays off.”

Building Tomorrow’s Skills Not only has it grown in size – some 3,235 people applied for the most recent competition from across the four regions of Europe, Asia Pacific, China and the Americas – but the competition has also had to grow to accommodate ever-expanding product lines and new technologies. “It is always a challenge to come up with tasks that are capable of being solved, but are among the most complex they’ll have come across,” says Jan. “As machines become more and more sophisticated with better software and increased connectivity, it is much easier and quicker to identify faults. Clearly these on-board diagnostics are helpful, but on the other hand they present a bit of a challenge for our trainers to come up with ways to test our participants.” While it may be tough to come up with new ideas after 13 of these competitions, the tasks still end up being grueling enough to test even the most skilled technician. And the one-hour time limit provides an added level of tension. In addition, the inclusion of electric machines in next year’s Masters is likely to present even more challenges for participants.

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Participants have an hour to complete tasks as a team. (Photo: Volvo CE)

Just being a part of such a great initiative is a great motivator for the participants. “Whoever ends up in the final is already a winner,” says Hans-Juergen. “It’s clear just how much the dealers and the technicians themselves gain through this process, not only in motivation but also in reputation.” This year was the first time that the number of teams has expanded from eight to 10. It was also the first year that Volvo CE President Melker Jernberg presented the awards to each of the global winners. Hans-Juergen adds: “It’s also not too often that these technicians get to shake the hands of a president either.”

Volvo Construction Equipment Tiffany Cheng Director, External Communications Volvo Construction Equipment E-mail: tiffany.cheng@volvo.com Brian O‘Sullivan SE10 London Tel: +44 7733350307 E-mail: osullivan@se10.com

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Why construction has entered the AI race

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Construction has the most to benefit from the rise of AI and automation. (Photo: Volvo CE)

While other sectors boast of advances in artificial intelligence (AI), construction is now taking the lead, believes a panel of experts from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). Meet the experts from Volvo CE: Johanna Huggare, Manager Intelligent Machine Platforms, Christian Grante, Director Emerging Technologies, and Torbjörn Martinsson, Research Engineer

repetitive applications. And with construction being an industry with inherent risks, if we can remove humans from the ground into more remote operation, then we will see huge benefits for site safety.

Construction has a reputation for lagging behind other industries in terms of new technologies. Is that a fair assessment when it comes to AI and automation?

CG: AI needs large chunks of data in order to work, which is partly why industries like finance, banking and entertainment have been some of the most successful early adopters. Nowadays, these technologies are developing extremely fast for construction – particularly when it comes to mobile machines and the area of ‘perception’, or obstacle detection. It’s only lately that we’ve got the computational capacity that makes it feasible.

JH: When it comes to the construction industry as a whole, perhaps that’s true. But when it comes to equipment manufacturers – and particularly here at Volvo – we have a lot of applications that are well suited to autonomous solutions. Maybe construction is waking up late, but we’re waking up to a technology that is now ripe for use in real world applications. TM: I would argue construction is about to take the lead in the autonomous race. Here at Volvo CE, we already have automation up and running with workable concept machines, something that the automotive industry hasn’t caught up to yet. We have the perfect playground for these technologies: fenced areas, restrictive rules and simple

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So does Volvo CE have access to the large amounts of data required? CG: We are starting to get more and more data out of our machines and that is allowing us to build the infrastructure we need to develop really advanced algorithms. Already we’ve made huge advances in the aftermarket sector, customer support and mobile applications. And now with even more data at our fingertips, we will soon be able to use AI for more things, such as automation and driver support systems. It’s an evolution.

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Meet the experts: (from left, Johanna Huggare, Manager Intelligent Machine Platforms, Christian Grante, Director Emerging Technologies, and Torbjörn Martinsson, Research Engineer). (Photo: Volvo CE)

Tell us about Volvo CE’s own AI journey. TM: It started almost 20 years ago with intelligent subfunctions such as the Volvo ‘Fully Automatic Power Shift’ and then followed by our patented ‘Reverse By Braking’ function. While they are not specifically using AI, they are very intelligent functions and have since opened the door to more sophisticated machine learning. Since then we have built a system of networks, Volvo Assist, all of which use intuitive location technology to save time and energy on those everyday site tasks. JH: From there we started to explore safety and overall site efficiency. We asked ourselves: ‘How could AI be used to help with navigation, deciding the most appropriate paths and routes and detecting obstacles?’ When we presented the HX1 autonomous concept hauler – a real physical machine that was tested and proven to work on real construction sites – it was a major breakthrough.

TM: The HX1 concept is a genuine point of pride for us here at Volvo CE. There isn’t anything like it, even when compared to the automotive industry.

So where do you go from here?

close to achieving this. Another possibility for the future is for us to really customize the behaviour of our machines, so that they fit a very specific application. TM: The HX1 concept was the first step and we have proved it can work. Now we will do the same with our wheel loaders and excavator concepts. As we progress, this will change the way we design our machines. We talk about the opportunity to work 24-7 and 365 days a year. AI and autonomous technology will help make this a reality. Enabled by this technology it’s not so far-fetched to think that one day autonomous construction machines could be used in off-earth space mining applications.

And these technologies will also surely change the way our construction sites look? JH: One tangible difference will be the ability to remove humans from the active areas of the site and allow them to work more safely and efficiently remotely. But we’ll also start seeing the layout of a site change – such as where we store piles of material. AI gives us these endless possibilities to make efficiencies.

CG: Eventually we want to be in the position where one operator can handle more than one machine. From a purely technical perspective, our research has already taken us

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Volvo’s autonomous hauler concept machine HX1 with the electric wheel loader concept LX2. (Photo: Volvo CE)

How comfortable do you think customers will be to adopt this new way of working? JH: Construction has a reputation of being conservative and traditional. But I would argue the opposite. The AI shift may have started elsewhere but we are now ahead of the game. The industry is waking up to the possibilities of AI – that it will make things safer and more efficient. You only have to be in one of these autonomous machines for a minute before you start to feel comfortable and trust every decision it makes. And when we meet our customers, they tell us they want to buy our prototype machines today.

This must be a pretty exciting time to be working in construction. Do you think there has ever been a time of such technological progress? JH: I think it’s fair to say this is the same amount of change as when dedicated construction machines were first invented a century ago. It is at that same level of disruption.

TM: It’s a wonderful time to be part of it.

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New Application Puts Haulers on the Map

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A new real-time tracking map helps improve hauler fleet traffic flow. (Photo: Volvo CE)

The latest update in a suite of applications offered for the Volvo Co-Pilot interface, Haul Assist now features a real-time tracking map that helps improve hauler fleet traffic flow on site, along with the efficiency-boosting On-Board Weighing feature. Maps do so much more than helping you get to your destination. The new Map feature on Volvo’s updated Haul Assist application now allows operators to monitor the hauler traffic around the site and proactively adjust their driving according to traffic conditions, especially around load and dump zones.

Seeing around corners Operated via Volvo Co-Pilot — the award-winning in-cab interface with a 10-inch high-resolution touch screen — Haul Assist’s Map functionality allows operators to not only identify their position but also the position of other haulers fitted with the technology. This knowledge comes into its own on sites with restricted visibility, allowing operators to see where other haulers are, thereby reducing potentially dangerous situations. In all circumstances, being able to monitor traffic flow helps operators anticipate the optimum arrival time at load or dump areas, thereby avoiding congestion and waiting times, and improving overall site efficiency.

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Staying in touch The application works by using the hauler’s in-built GPS function for positioning purposes and combines it with a digital connection via Volvo Co-Pilot to communicate with other machines. The system can also record how fast the hauler is travelling and emit an alert to remind operators to maintain a safe working speed. The Map function can plot out haul roads and preferred routes to help operators navigate their way around the site. It can highlight when the hauler is approaching a pre-defined section of narrow or single lane road, and even visualize meeting/passing areas. The map can also highlight any reference points or notable areas of the site.

On-Board Weighing Load and dump zones can not only be visualized on the map, but can also trigger certain sub-functions, such as activating On-Board Weighing information. On-Board Weighing helps to optimize the haul cycle by ensuring

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NEWS & REPORTS every hauler journey moves the correct payload. The highly accurate system eliminates under-loading for good productivity and over-loading that increases machine wear and fuel consumption. The system monitors the amount of material moved, providing useful data and a real-time view of the productivity of each hauler. This can help when monitoring the production against targets for each project. The addition of Map enhances On-Board Weighing even further, giving the ability to include GPS coordinate data in its reports, allowing the ability to measure material moved from-and-to different coordinates.

Data becomes information Haul Assist’s ability to capture and store detailed production information in Volvo Co-Pilot gives a real boost to the efficiency of the operation. The data can be exported over the air to a cloud portal or via a USB storage device, and used to create a report, either manually or automatically – on a daily or weekly basis.

Volvo Co-Pilot – application interface Built on the Android operating system, Volvo Co-Pilot is designed in a way that makes it easily scalable as future software updates, additional functionality and new applications are developed. The system is 3G-compatible when equipped with a SIM card, allowing for the system to automatically and wirelessly receive software updates without any required action from the owner or operator.

the Volvo Intelligent Compaction system, Compact Assist with Density Direct™, which offers the industry’s first and only real-time density mapping tool, available exclusively for Volvo asphalt compactors.

In addition to Haul Assist, Volvo Co-Pilot also serves as the interface for several other applications, including Load Assist, a complete load weighing management system for Volvo wheel loaders, as well as

The system can help monitor production against targets. (Photo: Volvo CE)

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Remote-controlled wheel loaders to be tested when Volvo CE receives Sweden‘s first 5G network for industry

Remote-controlled wheel loaders to be tested when Volvo CE receives Sweden‘s first 5G network for industry (Photo: Volvo CE)

Telia, Ericsson and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have launched Sweden’s first 5G network for industrial use today at Volvo CE’s facility in Eskilstuna. Volvo CE will then become one of the first in the world to use 5G technology to test remote-controlled machines and autonomous solutions. The 5G network will be used at Volvo CE’s research and development facility at Eskilstuna to further develop solutions for remote control of construction machinery and fully automated solutions. It will also be used to increase understanding of how connected machines can create added value for the customer. “Automation has several levels and having 5G is an important technical support to enable us to drive development in this area. These trials in Eskilstuna will include the remote control of a conventional wheel loader but also further tests of the HX2 concept load carrier,” says Melker Jernberg, President Volvo CE. “We can see that the industry’s interest in 5G is considerable. Automation of the entire flow will mean new ways of working and greater gains from efficiency. But to connect business-critical machines and vehicles requires a solution that is able to handle the massive amounts of data with guaranteed connection. That is what 5G can give us. And we are proud to lead the 5G-development in Sweden together with our partners,” says Anders Olsson, CEO of Telia Sweden.

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Even with fully-automated systems, human intervention is still needed now and again for control. Todays’ remotecontrol technology has a time lag that makes it difficult to control at high speed or with high precision. 5G will make remote control simpler and safer. “With extremely short response times, high capacity, and a high level of accessibility to the mobile network, commercial and standardized 5G technology can be used for applications such as remote control of heavy machinery in real time. This opens up new opportunities for greater efficiency, cutting costs and reducing risk in hazardous environments. 5G enables us to create a safer, more efficient and sustainable society. In cooperation with Telia and Volvo CE, we are now putting theory into practice in Eskilstuna. The 5G technology is ready for the world to switch on,” says Magnus Frodigh, Head of Research at Ericsson.

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NEWS & REPORTS Volvo CE, Telia and Ericsson have worked together before to deploy the latest technology to contribute to safer and more efficient mining, and in the summer of 2018, Volvo CE joined Telia‘s 5G partner programme. Volvo CE expects to be able to apply the lessons learned from tests at Eskilstuna to its global activities. “We are testing locally in Eskilstuna, but we operate globally. Connected machines and autonomous solutions are the future. They can give our customers more efficient production, logistics, greater flexibility and safer work. By minimizing the potential safety risks and downtime associated with sectors such as mining, we can get closer to our goal of zero emissions, zero accidents and zero unplanned stops. It will be exciting to see how far 5G can take us on that journey,” concludes Melker.

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About 5G This is the fifth-generation mobile network. Compared with 4G, 5G is faster, has shorter lag time, higher accessibility and is able to handle more connected devices at the same time. It opens up totally new areas of application within industry, key social functions and our everyday lives. .

Tiffany Cheng Director, External Communications Volvo Construction Equipment E-mail: tiffany.cheng@volvo.com Brian O‘Sullivan SE10 London Tel: +44 7733350307 E-mail: osullivan@se10.com

Remote-controlled wheel loaders to be tested when Volvo CE receives Sweden‘s first 5G network for industry (Photo: Volvo CE)

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Innovation and sustainability key when Volvo CE invests for the future in Eskilstuna

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Aerial view of the Volvo CE axle and transmission factory in Eskilstuna. (Photo: Volvo CE)

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced 16 MSEK of investments at its Eskilstuna site in Sweden, including an arena for customer demonstrations of electric and autonomous machines, a new R&D test track and an energy recovery system for the factory. As part of its long term strategy to stay competitive, meet customer needs and address sustainability goals, Volvo CE is making a number of significant investments at its site in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The first of which is an additional home for its prototype vehicles. Volvo CE will add an extra 12 hectares to its existing 45 hectare demo ground at the Customer Center, specifically for testing of its electric and autonomous machines but also for demonstrating current machine offerings. The 8 MSEK investment in the innovation arena will enable Volvo CE to show the prototype machines to customers in a realistic and challenging environment in complete safety, supported

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by 5G technology and with charging infrastructure installed on site. The first phase of constructing the nearly 2 km gravel road, which runs in both open and closed forest terrain, will start in the near future. As Volvo CE transitions to more fossil-free alternatives, the existing fleet of combustion engine machines at the Eskilstuna Customer Center will be running on HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oils). An alternative to diesel, HVO is made from vegetable and animal fats (typically rapeseed oil or abattoir waste) and reduces CO2 emissions by up to 90% depending on the raw material. No special modifications to the engines are required.

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HX2 on the new Eskilstuna R&D test track. (Photo: Volvo CE)

“Our new innovation arena is a big statement to customers and the industry about our commitment to building tomorrow. Meanwhile, we show with our switch to HVO that we are also taking small steps to drive sustainability, not just in the future but also in the here and now,” says Carl Slotte, President of Volvo CE Sales Region EMEA, which is headquartered in Eskilstuna.

“If we are to continue to lead our industry in the market, we need industry-leading R&D facilities to refine and develop current and future technologies. Our new test track, 5G collaboration with Ericsson and Telia, and electromobility rigs will prove an enormous competitive advantage for us,” says Gustav Edholm, Vice-President of Advanced Engineering and Core Technologies at Volvo CE.

Developing the machines of the future

Reducing energy consumption

Over at the Technology Center, Volvo CE is also investing in an electromobility and automation test track for R&D purposes. The 3 MSEK track currently hosts the HX2 electric and autonomous load carriers that in autumn 2018 were tested in the award-winning Electric Site project in a quarry outside of Gothenburg, Sweden. The HX2 models are now being optimized to be ready for the first commercial pilot which is due to start before the end of 2019.

Meanwhile at the axle and transmission factory, Volvo CE’s focus is on reducing energy consumption to support the company’s overall sustainability goals. The two greatest sources of energy consumption at the plant are the ‘hardening centre’, where machine parts are heated to a high temperature and then cooled to ensure a strong surface and a long life, and the ‘paint shop’, where components are heated so the paint dries.

In March this year, telecommunications company Ericsson installed a 5G mast at the Technology Center so that Volvo CE could test remote-controlled machines with extremely short response times. Launched in partnership with operator Telia, this was Sweden’s first 5G network for industrial use.

The company has invested 5 MSEK in an energy recovery system that will conserve around 60% of the heat generated in the hardening centre and transfer it to paint shop. It is estimated that the system will decrease overall energy consumption in the factory by 4%.

Other recent developments at the Technology Center include the opening of four new test rigs at the beginning of 2017, three of which are dedicated to the early stages of software development for electric machines.

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Work began on installing the energy recovery system in the middle of April and will be completed by the beginning of September. Meanwhile, Volvo CE will continue to investigate new processes for the painting process to further reduce energy consumption.

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Hardening shop at the axle and transmission factory. (Photo: Volvo CE)

“We have assembled an enthusiastic team with responsibility for tackling energy consumption at the factory,” says Anders Bergstrand, General Manager of the Eskilstuna factory. “This latest investment is just part of our sustainability journey.”

Going for carbon neutrality “These excellent examples from the Eskilstuna site are part of our roadmap towards becoming a carbon neutral and landfill-free site,” says Anne Bast, Vice-President of corporate communications, who is responsible for driving sustainability strategy in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). “But we can do more. It is in our power to continue to push the boundaries of innovative and sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow. This makes good business sense for us and our customers because these solutions improve efficiency and uptime, while reducing cost – but it’s also the single most important mission we have for the future of our planet.”

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Liebherr MK 88 Plus as a space-saving miracle in the old city centre of Mainz

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Just in time for the opening of the shops, the extremely manoeuvrable mobile construction crane reverses out of the pedestrian zone of Mainz. (Photo: Liebherr)

• Mobile construction crane unfolds its full potential in very restricted space • Spontaneous change in plans requires travelling with erected tower • Air conditioner placed precisely with almost 45 metres radius – tight schedule met Biberach/Riss (Germany), August 2019 – During the use of a Liebherr MK 88 Plus in the city centre of Mainz, the spontaneity of the crane driver and the flexibility of the mobile construction crane were essential: In very restricted space, crane requirements had been changed on site at short notice. Due to technical problems, an air conditioner had to be positioned on a different place on the roof of a commercial building at a greater distance to the crane. However, this was not possible from the planned place of installation because even from there, the maximum working radius had already been required for the lifting movement. Nevertheless, the team of the crane and heavy-duty logistics company Riga-Mainz found quickly a practicable solution for the new situation on site.

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Due to the modified requirements, the crane driver Alexandras Voroneckas had to change arrangements after his arrival on site in the early morning. A tricky situation because the surrounding buildings as well as a large plane tree enormously limited the alternatives for a place suitable for unfolding the jib system in the narrow street canyon. Moreover, a passage for pedestrians had to be kept free alongside the crane in the approximately ten metres wide alley. However, the experienced crane driver found a solution: At the original place of installation, Voroneckas brought the folded crane into vertical position. In this configuration, the MK 88 could travel approximately five metres closer to the building and unfold its well-thoughtout jib system there without any problem.

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NEWS & REPORTS In order to make also the last section of the required working radius available, the planned 15° luffed jib position was not used for the decisive lifting movement. However, for this purpose, the lifting tackle had to be shortened slightly because the level of the building roof was only just under the 30-metre hook height of the jib in horizontal position. Thus, the air conditioner weighing approximately 800 kilogrammes could be placed very precisely thanks to the Micromove fine positioning mode.

Managing director Uwe Langer: „New MK 88-4.1 will be ordered in any case.“ As one of the large crane companies in the RhineMain area, Riga Mainz has more than 40 cranes – all of them from Liebherr, except one. In addition to LTM mobile cranes and a crawler crane of the LR 1600/2 type, the fleet includes also two MK 88 Plus from the Liebherr plant in Biberach. „The MK 88 is the ideal mobile construction crane for us and sufficient for the normal building heights in the narrow old city centre of Mainz“, explains Uwe Langer, managing director of Riga-Mainz. „The crane simply has a very compact and manoeuvrable design.“ Furthermore, the managing director is already waiting for the latest development from Biberach. „We will certainly soon place an order for the upcoming version of the MK 88.“ With a more variable support and other improvements, this modern mobile construction crane named MK 88-4.1 will offer the customer even more comfort and the usual safe handling. Moreover, the innovative crane can be operated on site alternatively via a 32 amperes electrical connection – without any significant losses in performance parameters. The professionally carried out use of the MK 88 Plus in Mainz convinced also Martin Stohr, project manager for the installation of the air conditioner: „I have nothing but praise for the team of Riga Mainz. The men delivered an excellent and customised performance.“ Despite the extra work, the job could be completed within the already very tight schedule set. Just in time for the opening of the shops, the MK 88 left the pedestrian zone of Mainz.

Space-saving miracle MK 88: In the city centre of Mainz with its narrow, winding streets, the mobile construction crane needs only very little space for installation and erection. (Photo: Liebherr)

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Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH Biberach / Riss, Germany www.liebherr.com Hans-Martin Frech Marketing Phone: +49 7351 41-2330 E-mail: hans-martin.frech@liebherr.com

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New Zealand’s first Liebherr mobile construction crane

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f.l.t.r.: Bill Houlker (Liebherr), Tom Curran (Hi Lift), Thomas Schröder, Aleksandra Meissner (both Liebherr) and Barrie Mabbott (Hi Lift). (Photo: Liebherr)

Auckland (New Zealand), August 2019 – The New Zealand crane operator Hi Lift Cranes has acquired an MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane, making it the first ever Liebherr mobile construction crane in New Zealand Handover of the mobile construction crane took place in late July at a celebratory occasion at the Ellerslie Event Centre in Auckland. General Manager Barrie Mabbott invited his customers there to present, together with the crane’s manufacturer, his new acquisition: the Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane, which impresses with its eight-tonne maximum load capacity, its reach of up to 45 metres as well as its compact size. “We have a clear vision of how the MK can change the market,” says Mabbott. The MK crane is ideal for the many tight construction sites in central Auckland, according to Mabbott. As it requires very little space, both in terms of assembly and in terms of its footprint, road closures can often be avoided. Plus the MK can be placed directly at the building in question thanks to its tower crane structure. As well as cost savings, Mabbott is looking forward to shorter and more flexible operating times as the MK is very fast and quiet when in use thanks to its electric drive, which is also especially useful at night. Two of his crane operators have already been trained and are full of enthusiasm. They are above all impressed with the one-man concept as well as the lift cab, which enables the crane operator to always have the load in view.

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The New Zealand-based crane operator Hi Lift Cranes was founded in 1982, making it the oldest crane company in New Zealand. The 30-strong, family-owned company has achieved positive results with its five Liebherr mobile cranes and now wants to develop its offer further with the aid of the Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane

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Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH Biberach / Riss, Germany www.liebherr.com Hans-Martin Frech Marketing Phone: +49 7351 41–2330 E-mail: hans-martin.frech@liebherr.com

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Liebherr tower cranes build residential project in the heart of São Paulo

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Liebherr 85 EC-B 5b tower cranes in operation at a residential project in São Paulo ( Photo: Liebherr)

• Six 85 EC-B 5b tower cranes in operation at a residential project in Brazil • Liebherr Tower Crane Solutions provides planning support Biberach / Riss (Germany), August 2019 – Six 85 EC-B 5b Liebherr tower cranes are building more than just a residential district in São Paulo, the capital of the Brazilian state of the same name. The 48 towers, each with 18 floors, will comprise around 7,000 residential units, a day care centre, a police station and much more. The area between the towers will offer space for various recreational facilities such as parks and playgrounds. As a long-standing Liebherr customer, the building contractor MRV Engenharia is relying on six tower cranes, all produced at Liebherr’s Brazilian plant in Guaratinguetá, for the major “Grande Reserva Paulista” residential project. The project itself has been divided into various construction phases and four to six Liebherr tower cranes are in use for each of these. As part of the planning process, Liebherr’s own project department, Tower Crane Solutions, ensured that none of the cranes, with a hook height of up

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to 60 metres and a working radius of between 45 and 50 metres, would get in each other’s way. The various construction phases also mean that the location of the tower cranes changes approximately every six months. To make the required disassembly and reassembly processes easier and more economical, the six 85 EC-B 5b Liebherr tower cranes all stand on cruciform bases. It’s the first time MRV Engenharia has used this type of foundation and the contractor is impressed by both the concept and the cranes’ operation as a whole. “The cranes are safe and reliable as usual,” says Emerson Buturi, who is responsible for MRV Engenharia’s machinery.

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NEWS & REPORTS The project is due for completion by the middle of 2020, the result being a modern, sustainable residential neighbourhood where residents enjoy a sense of community, use alternative energy sources and always feel secure in their homes.

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Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH Biberach / Riss, Germany www.liebherr.com Hans-Martin Frech Marketing Phone: +49 7351 41-2330 E-Mail: hans-martin.frech@liebherr.com A total of six Liebherr tower cranes are working on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grande Reserva Paulistaâ&#x20AC;? project (Photo: Liebherr)

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First mobile tower crane from Liebherr turns 70

The TK 10 took two to three hours to assemble, compared to the usual cranes at that time, which took several days to erect. (Photo: Liebherr)

70 years ago, on 19 August 1949, the German Patent Office issued the patent for the first mobile tower crane by Hans Liebherr. Its invention laid the foundation for the success story of the Liebherr Group. Biberach an der Riss (Germany) 20 August 2019 – In 1949 the rebuilding process in Germany and Europe is in full swing. The construction workers had to manually load stones, mortar, cement or bricks from the trucks for building apartments and industrial facilities. Because in postwar Germany there were very few cranes and the few that existed were made from iron and cast steel and were extremely heavy. The building was time-consuming, meaning that cranes were only used occasionally on construction sites.

the founder of the company successfully registered his invention with the German Patent Office, which issued the patent on 19 August 1949. This first machine marked the beginning of the lifelong and continuous pioneering work of Hans Liebherr and to this day represents the cornerstone of the company.

The master builder Hans Liebherr had already worked meticulously on an idea for some time, which now came at exactly the right time: a mobile, powerful tower crane. Hans Liebherr honed his sketches, had drawings created and built the first Liebherr tower crane TK 10, which was easy to transport and could be erected within a short space of time. A groundbreaking construction – the first of many with which Hans Liebherr influenced the history of technology. Under the keyword „mobile tower crane“,

70 years later Liebherr has evolved into an international technology company with eleven product divisions and is now one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world. The family-run company recently showcased its latest product innovations from the construction machinery area at Bauma 2019, the biggest construction equipment trade fair in the world, on an area of 14,000 m². The 60 exhibits also included the latest successor to the TK 10: The fast-erecting crane 125 K has

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Innovation as a trademark

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NEWS & REPORTS very little in common with the original ancestor apart from the concept of a mobile and powerful tower crane, which lifts heavy loads quickly and safely, also at lofty heights. With a 55 metre jib length and a maximum hook height of 65.5 metres, it is the largest fast-erecting crane on the market and outdoes its ancestor TK 10 many times over.

Liebherr Group The Liebherr Group employs over 46,000 people in more than 130 companies across all continents. In 2018 Liebherr achieved a total consolidated turnover of more than 10.5 billion euros. As a global family-run technology company the Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machines and is recognised for developing technically advanced and user-oriented products and services. Liebherr was founded in Kirchdorf an der Iller in southern Germany in 1949

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH Biberach / Riss, Germany www.liebherr.com Hans-Martin Frech Marketing Phone: +49 7351 41-2330 E-Mail: hans-martin.frech@liebherr.com Kristian Küppers Phone: +49 7351 / 41 - 2708 E-Mail: kristian.küppers@liebherr.com

Patent for the „mobile tower crane“ dated 19 August 1949. (Photo: Liebherr)

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Liebherr L 586 XPower® wheel loaders with adaptive working lighting for Dowideit Recycling GmbH

Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH Bischofshofen | Austria

The adaptive working lighting is available to customers upon request for all medium and large Liebherr wheel loaders. The additional LED headlight on the front section improves light conditions when the working attachment is raised. (Photo: Liebherr)

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Liebherr L 586 XPower® wheel loaders are used for the recycling of building rubble Low fuel consumption was a deciding factor for the investment Adaptive working lighting supports operators during poor light conditions Dowideit Recycling GmbH already has two XPower wheel loaders

Bischofshofen (Austria), 2019 – A Liebherr L 586 XPower® wheel loader was recently put into operation at the Dowideit Recycling GmbH machine park in Wustermark. The company was impressed by the benefits of XPower wheel loaders, which combine fuel efficiency, high performance, durability and comfort. The adaptive lighting, an intelligent lighting control system for XPower wheel loaders, ensures even greater levels of safety on the company’s premises. Positive experiences with an L 580 XPower® already in operation at the machine park also influenced the purchasing decision. Dowideit uses the new L 586 XPower® for recycling building rubble, soil preparation and composting. The wheel loader weighs almost 34 t and has a considerable

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tip load of 23,500 kg. It is in operation for around ten hours a day and consumes an average of 14.8 litres of fuel per operating hour when loading. Safety is of paramount importance at the Dowideit recycling centre. Poor light conditions in the operating area pose difficult challenges to wheel loader operators when working. This is particularly the case in winter when shift work begins at dawn and ends at dusk. To counter this problem, the new L 586 XPower® is equipped with adaptive working lighting. This consists of an intelligent lighting control system which Liebherr offers as an option.

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NEWS & REPORTS Dowideit Recycling GmbH will also rely on Liebherr wheel loaders in the future. From left to right in the photo, Marcus Morgner (LBV Berlin sales representative), Thomas Dowideit (Dowideit managing director) and Ulrich Klar (LBV Berlin branch manager). (Photo: Liebherr)

The adaptive working lighting features an additional LED headlight which optimises the light conditions in the front section when the working attachment is raised. The result is an ideally illuminated operating area. Glare, reflections and shadows are reduced for the machine operator. The adaptive working lighting also features four dimmable working headlights on the upper edge of the cab (LED or halogen) and two standard driving headlights (LED or halogen), providing good light conditions and ensuring a high degree of safety. “Thanks to the adaptive working lighting, the wheel loader operating area is completely illuminated. There is now a better overview of shaded areas and other areas which are difficult to see during loading. This increases safety on our site and makes daily work easier for my machine operators”, explains managing director Thomas Dowideit enthusiastically.

and in horticultural and landscaping projects. The new Liebherr L 586 XPower® wheel loader plays a central role in the preparation process.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

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

The company located in Wustermark, in the state of Brandenburg, is a reliable partner for the civil engineering, demolition, recycling and transport industries. They have also a company branch specialising in the sale of soil material to customers who use the processed materials for road construction

Dowideit is impressed by the low fuel consumption and high reliability of the new L 586 XPower. (Photo: Liebherr)

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Cat® 794 AC Mining Truck meets strictest U.S. emissions standards while maintaining high performance and reducing operating costs

Cat® 794 AC Mining Truck meets strictest U.S. emissions standards while maintaining high performance and reducing operating costs. (Photo: Caterpillar)

The Cat® 794 AC Mining Truck is now available equipped to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final exhaust emissions standards. In field testing, the Tier 4 pilot trucks matched the superior performance and productivity of the Tier 2 equivalent versions of the 794 AC. The Tier 4 trucks also delivered lower operating costs by reducing diesel fuel consumption. The 320-ton-class (290-tonne-class) 794 AC features the Cat C175-16 diesel engine. The Tier 4 truck is equipped with an exhaust aftertreatment system using a selective catalytic reduction system (SCR), which uses diesel exhaust fluid to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides. Caterpillar selected the SCR solution, because it provides the most robust and reliable Tier 4 Final emissions compliance without sacrificing engine performance.

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The modular SCR design, adopted from other Cat production machines, minimizes new content and design changes to the field-proven 794 AC. Designed for easy serviceability with readily accessible components, the aftertreatment system is aligned with truck preventive maintenance intervals to maintain high availability. This Cat emissions platform is proven through more than 20 million operating hours in the field.

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CatÂŽ 794 AC Mining Truck meets strictest U.S. emissions standards while maintaining high performance and reducing operating costs. (Photo: Caterpillar)

Caterpillar is using the same exhaust aftertreatment platform in the process to gain EU Stage V certification of the 794 AC. The Stage V certification process is currently in progress.

Comprehensive field testing The Tier 4 Final 794 AC design successfully completed field validation, with all the pilot trucks exceeding requirements. The machines integrated and worked seamlessly in each mine ecosystem, and customers reported excellent performance and reliability. The trucks were put to the test in a variety of applications, including hot and cold ambient temperatures, uphill hauls and flat hauls. In a copper mine, Caterpillar conducted an on-site performance study of the 794 AC Tier 4 Final trucks and measured no loss in performance or productivity compared to the Tier 2 equivalent 794 AC trucks. In addition, the machines demonstrated up to 5.6 percent less diesel fuel burn over the haul cycle. The 794 AC Tier 4 Final trucks have accumulated more than 10,000 hours of operating time and continue to deliver

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reliable and productive performance in multiple North American mines.

Cat 794 AC Tier 4 Final Mining Truck Specifications Engine Cat C175-16 Gross Power (SAE J1995) 3,500 hp (2 610 kW) Gross Machine Weight 1,150,000 lb (521 631 kg) Nominal Payload Capacity 320 tons (291 tonnes)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Caterpillar 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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Cat速 propel drive system upgrade for 7495 and 7495 HF shovels eases maintenance, reduces downtime and cuts costs

Cat速 propel drive system upgrade for 7495 and 7495 HF shovels eases maintenance, reduces downtime and cuts costs (Photo: Caterpillar)

Caterpillar has developed a propel drive system upgrade for Cat速 7495 and 7495 HF Electric Rope Shovels. The upgrade reconfigures the crawler undercarriage to allow drive shaft and tumbler replacement from the outboard side, which improves access and decreases downtime by days. Improved component design extends durability and increases component life to reduce costs even further. The new design slashes maintenance time and enhances safety by enabling access to drive components without removing the propel transmission. Additionally, Caterpillar engineered the upgrade to be a direct replacement. No machining of the crawler frame is required for installation. The new design also is robust. Thrust loads are evenly distributed on large tapered roller bearings as opposed to bronze thrust plates, and the bearings are sealed and continuously purged with fresh grease to keep them free of contaminants. The result is increased durability in harsh environments and alignment with 25,000-hour planned rebuilds.

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Cat速 propel drive system upgrade for 7495 and 7495 HF shovels eases maintenance, reduces downtime and cuts costs (Photo: Caterpillar)

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Caterpillar presented new longwall mining products and advanced technologies at Katowice Mining Fair

Caterpillar presented new longwall mining products and advanced technologies at Katowice Mining Fair (Photo: Caterpillar)

Caterpillar presented a number of new longwall mining products and solutions at the International Trade Fair for Mining, Power Generation and Metallurgy, September 10 through 13 in Katowice, Poland. Together with the regional CatÂŽ dealer, Bergerat Monnoyeur, Caterpillar showcased its latest technologies in the MCK Hall. The Caterpillar exhibit featured digital presentations of new longwall machines, technologies and servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all designed to make longwall mining safer, more efficient and more productive. A highlight was the virtual reality experience, which enables customers to experience newly developed virtual reality service tools for Cat longwall systems.

Similar technology is used for the new Cat Virtual Reality Training & Simulation system. Real-time and realistic interactive 3D visualizations of real operations with Cat Virtual Reality Services offer opportunities to help trainees and operators understand the complex mechanics and operations of a complete longwall system, where so many pieces of equipment are interrelated.

Caterpillar presented new longwall mining products and advanced technologies at Katowice Mining Fair (Photo: Caterpillar)

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NEWS & REPORTS Caterpillar presented new longwall mining products and advanced technologies at Katowice Mining Fair (Photo: Caterpillar)

Caterpillar also previewed its next generation roof support control, PMC-R 2.0. It is the successor to the very successful Cat PMC-R control unit. The new roof support control unit is designed to meet the automation needs of modern, high-performance longwall operations. Advanced microcontroller technology with increased computing power and enhanced communication capabilities offers improved functionality to control roof supports in a selfadvancing longwall system. The new controller also features enhanced serviceability. Digital presentations also demonstrated Cat shearer automationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;using technology for face alignment, horizon control and extraction control. Also, the latest version of Cat longwall machine monitoring, Cat MineStarâ&#x201E;˘ Health for Longwall, was shown. Health for Longwall is a costeffective and user-friendly data visualization and reporting tool. It empowers managers to efficiently view, manage and use machine data to make informed maintenance decisions that will help maximize the availability of longwall equipment.

Cat longwall machines Caterpillar designs and manufactures complete longwall systems customized to optimize performance in specific applications. The Katowice exhibit presentations featured new longwall components, such as the Cat EL1000 Shearer, designed for low to mid seam heights. This latest addition to the successful range of Cat shearers covers seam heights from 1.6 to 3.2 meters (63 to 126 inches). The recently introduced Cat PF HD Line Pan for armored face conveyors is especially designed for heavy-duty longwall applications with demanding conditions. The new pan is the most robust and reliable Cat line pan, lasting up to two times the life of corresponding PF5 and PF6 pans. The exhibit also previewed the Cat HTD4100 High Torque Drive System for longwall armored face conveyors. The drive enables a higher level of automation for enhanced speed and torque control and real-time monitoring, and its modular design simplifies installation and maintenance. The converter-controlled torque motor offers fast response and precise control to reduce conveyor chain wear and failures.

Service and support Caterpillar and Cat dealers have created a one-of-akind, on-site support network for delivering expert service, integrated solutions, after-sales support, fast and efficient parts fulfillment, world-class remanufacturing services and more. Services now include Caterpillar Accredited Rebuilds (CAR) for longwall roof supports. The CAR program offers a like-new roof support with a new machine warranty and a new serial number, all at a fraction of the cost of a comparable new roof support. Cat dealers also offers Customer Service Agreements, which deliver an innovative, end-to-end mining solution for the overhaul of underground mining equipment. Cat dealers offer field proven experience in the overhaul of underground mining equipment. The Customer Service Agreement is a guarantee of higher efficiency, delivered through superior quality parts and workmanship, resulting in reliable operation and extended durability. At Katowice Mining Fair, Caterpillar and Cat dealers also showed their commitment to work alongside customers to improve performance across the operation, leveraging every longwall system component, tool and technology to help improve safety, efficiency and productivity.

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Caterpillar introduces first Cat Down-the-Hole Hammer and Bits for blasthole drilling

Caterpillar introduces first CatÂŽ Down-the-Hole Hammer and Bits for blasthole drilling (Photo: Caterpillar)

CatÂŽ Down-the-Hole (DTH) Hammers and Bits are designed for the most severe blasthole drilling applications, yet they are cost effective for a wide range of drilling needs. The new Cat DTH Hammer is 152 mm (6 in.) in diameter and is the first to be introduced in the new DTH line. Its valved design provides reliable operation, low air consumption, easier maintenance and cost effective rebuild. The piston design delivers long life and efficient energy transfer.

Caterpillarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advanced materials and heat treatment technology used in the DTH products yield longer life and result in lower overall drilling costs in demanding conditions. In head-to-head tests conducted in iron ore and quarry applications, Cat DTH Hammers and Bits demonstrated significantly lower total cost of drilling.

The new hammer is rated to run with compressed air systems driving working pressures up to 34.5 bar (500 psi). This additional back-head pressure, when combined with corresponding airflow demanded, generates more blowsper-minute to generate faster penetration rates in the hardest of materials.

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Caterpillar also is introducing bits for DTH drilling. Several different configurations of 171-mm (6.75-in.) bits are now available in both standard and heavy-duty versions to allow matching the bit to the rock characteristics and job requirements. The bit selections include a variety of carbide shapes (spherical, ballistic) and face shapes (concave, flat, convex). Cat Bits are optimized for high wear resistance and improved rock chipping. The aggressive, long-lasting cutting structure in conjunction with the efficient Cat DTH Hammer delivers a superior rate of penetration.

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Caterpillar 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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CASE announces Mascus as official used equipment retail partner

CASE Construction Equipment International

CASE announces Mascus as official used equipment retail partner (Photo: CASE Construction Equipment)

Following the launch of its Certified Used range of equipment earlier this year, CASE Construction Equipment has now partnered with Mascus as the company’s preferred third party marketplace in Europe. Available in 38 languages and with 33 offices across the globe, Mascus is the world’s fastest growing website for buying and selling heavy machinery. “Partnering with Europe’s largest online marketplace for used construction equipment provides the perfect platform for CASE dealers to showcase their used inventory,” said Jean Philippe Soussan, Global Head of Remarketing, CNH Industrial. “It also gives CASE Certified Used machines far greater visibility on the market,” he continued. Working with CASE is also something Mascus are hugely pleased about, as Rickard Krøtø, Chief Operating Officer, Mascus International, explains: “Being entrusted by such a prestigious name in the industry as CASE to become their preferred service provider and online used equipment listing service of choice for their dealer network in Europe is something that makes us extremely proud.

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“At Mascus, we already work and have long relationships with several CASE dealers around Europe who are using our services to sell used assets and run their used equipment webpage. Now, we are delighted to provide to their European dealer network with all the machine information and listings they could ever need in a handy mobile app,” he continued. Mascus’ monthly audience is currently estimated at 3 million buyers, with this being a key factor in CASE’s decision to choose the platform. “With Mascus attracting so many visitors already, and with this number only growing, they presented a huge opportunity to increase the online presence of the CASE dealer network.

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NEWS & REPORTS Moreover, offering a mobile app provides ultimate ease of use, meaning that our dealer network can quickly and easily list their equipment and browse that for sale by fellow CASE dealers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to seeing how the partnership progresses over the coming months given the strength of the Mascus brand,â&#x20AC;? concluded Soussan.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: 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.

CASE announces Mascus as official used equipment retail partner (Photo: CASE Construction Equipment)

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CASE Construction Equipment Emma Oddie Copestone on behalf of CASE Construction Equipment +44 (0) 7508 872870 emma@copestone.uk.com

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Hyundai Construction Equipment started to construct a large-scale ‘Reliability Assessment Center’

Aerial View of Hyundai Construction Equipment Reliability Assessment Center (Photo: Hyundai Construction Equipment)

Seoul, Korea – September 2019 – Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) started to build a large reliability assessment center in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do (South-Korea) to strengthen its quality competitiveness. HCE announced that on Wednesday 18th of September it held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of reliability assessment center and a performance evaluation laboratory for finished equipment on a total land area of 40,000 m² at Mabuk-ri Research Institute in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. The project, with a total investment of KRW 77 billion (€ 58,735,552.666 Euros), is intended to expand the operation of the evaluation laboratory previously operated in Ulsan to the reliability assessment center, which will allow the integrated research from parts to finished products and will be completed in August next year.

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In particular, the reliability assessment center is equipped with a large laboratory that can check the performance of equipment in extreme environments from -40 ° C to 80 ° C, as well as simulators and state-of-theart test and measurement equipment. In addition, various researches and experiments will be conducted such as eco-friendly technology, high efficiency, and noise reduction technology, to cope with tightening exhaust gas regulations.

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NEWS & REPORTS Kim Gwang-min, Vice President of the reliability assessment center at HCE said, “When the reliability assessment center is completed, the preliminary verification from hydraulic and mechanical parts to finished products will be strengthened, and the quality competitiveness of finished equipment will be greatly improved. As trust and loyalty to our brand increases, it is expected that global market penetration will be accelerated further.” HCE is focusing its efforts on quality improvement by upgrading the quality division to the quality headquarters in January and allocating 35% of the total employees to the R&D department in August.

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe is a widely recognized leader in the European construction equipment market. Through highly advanced factory automation, a zerotolerance quality control inspection system and innovative engineering we offer a wide range of construction equipment to satisfy the demands of our customers. We manufacture heavy equipment for our Construction Equipment business unit including hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders and skid steer loaders. Through our Material Handling business unit we offer a wide range of forklifts (including LPG, electric and diesel powered lift trucks) & warehouse equipment to satisfy customers’ ever-growing demands. HCEE markets its products through a qualified network of over 140 dealers in more than 30 countries. For additional information, please visit www.hyundai-ce.eu .

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe Tina Boënne Tina.boenne@hyundai.eu Hyundailaan 4 B-3980 Tessenderlo T +32 1456 2236 Aerial View of Hyundai Construction Equipment Reliability Assessment Center (Photo: Hyundai Construction Equipment)

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Advanced Mining Solutions

TIPCO GmbH Tudeshki Industrial Process Control

Online-Systeme Anlagenüberwachung Qualitätssteuerung Prozesssteuerung www.tipcogmbh.com

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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Metso accelerates investments in remote monitoring capabilities in Chile and China

Metso Corporation International

Metso performance center in Santiago (Photo: Metso Corporation)

Metso is expanding its remote monitoring services for the mining industry by opening its first Metso performance center in Santiago, Chile, and by building up capabilities for a second center in Changsha, China. Additional centers will be opened in major mining regions during 2020-2021. The new state-of-the-art Metso performance centers offer continuous automated monitoring, improvements and predictive maintenance services for the customers’ mineral processing equipment, components and processes. The services offered build on the organization’s extensive capabilities of connecting equipment, processes, people and technology worldwide. “Metso performance centers are hubs for all our remote digital services. They integrate Metso Metrics support, gearless mill drive monitoring, and remote process optimization experts into a new collaborative environment. This

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allows us to better service our global customers in realtime,” says Jani Puroranta, Chief Digital Officer, Metso. To date, Metso has over 800 active and connected crushers, and it has implemented over 600 Advanced Process Control and automation projects, as well as more than 315 installations of specialized process optimization instrumentation.

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NEWS & REPORTS Metso performance center in Santiago already open The first Metso performance center has started its operations in temporary facilities in Santiago and will soon move to new, customized, state-of-the-art premises. The center employs a multi-disciplinary team of experts who analyze incoming data, deriving insights and recommendations to help customers optimize their equipment operations and processes remotely. To provide holistic support, services offered are vendor-agnostic, available for both Metso and non-Metso equipment alike. The center also utilizes new remote monitoring solutions for gearless mill drives, obtained as part of Metso’s acquisition of the Chilean mining service provider HighService Service earlier this year. All products and services from their remote services division as well as the Group’s high level of expertise are being fully leveraged as an integral part of the Metso’s global digital services offering. “We are excited about the opening of the new Metso performance centers. They will allow us to better service the mining industry by enabling new innovative commercial offerings, like Performance Solutions and remote expert support,” says Johanna Newcomb, Vice President, Process Optimization, Performance Solutions at Metso.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Metso Corporation Metso is a world-leading industrial company offering equipment and services for the sustainable processing and flow of natural resources in the mining, aggregates, recycling and process industries. With our unique knowledge and innovative solutions, we help our customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki in Finland and had sales of about EUR 3.2 billion in 2018. Metso employs over 14,000 people in more than 50 countries.

Metso Corporation Johanna Newcomb, Vice President, Process Optimization, Performance Solutions, Metso, Tel. +358 50 317 0366, Email: johanna.newcomb@metso.com Jani Puroranta, Chief Digital Officer, Metso, Tel. +358 50 517 9992, Email: jani.puroranta@metso.com Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212, Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

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Metso acquires the remaining shares of Chinese Shaorui Heavy Industries Ltd

Metso acquires the remaining shares of Chinese Shaorui Heavy Industries Ltd (Photo: Metso Corporation)

To support its growth plans in China, Metso has exercised its call option to acquire the remaining 25% of shares of Shaorui Heavy Industries Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer of crushing and screening equipment targeted for the mid-markets. The transaction is expected to be completed during Q4 2019. After the transaction, Metso becomes the sole owner of the company with 100% of its shares, completing the acquisition made in September 2013. â&#x20AC;?Shaorui business is growing and our expectations are positive. Today, they are one of the leading mid-market crushing and screening equipment producers in China, and full ownership provides us an opportunity to broaden our scope in terms of new markets and offering,â&#x20AC;? says Markku Simula, President of the Aggregates Equipment business area at Metso.

Metso Corporation Markku Simula, President, Aggregates Equipment business area, Tel. +358 40 5798128, Email: markku.simula@ metso.com Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Tel. +358 20 484 3212, Email: helena. marjaranta@metso.com

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Metso introduces a new range of crusher wear parts

The Metso O-Series complements Metso’s existing wear part offering, enabling the right balance between performance, affordability, secured fit and function for Metso crushers. The new range is available for selected markets from September 2019. (Photo: Metso Corporation)

Metso is expanding its crusher wear part offering by launching a new range of OEM crusher liners. Available for selected markets from September 2019, the new Metso O-Series offers the right balance between performance, affordability and reliability. “Our customers rely on Metso wear solutions to ensure smooth crushing operations. The specific requirements of the business and process vary greatly from one market and application to another, calling for increased flexibility in terms of operating expenses too. The Metso O-Series offers a value-priced alternative that is ideal when you need to focus on optimizing daily operations, while our premium crusher wears range ensures additional durability, performance and maximum return on investment,” says Olli Heinonen, head of O-Series development at Metso. The Metso O-Series complements Metso’s existing wear part offering, enabling the right balance between performance, affordability, secured fit and function for Metso crushers. Utilizing the know-how from hundreds of applications combined with extensive experience in developing crushing wear parts, the Metso O-Series range is now available for Metso Nordberg® HP Series™ and GP Series™ cone crushers as well as C Series™ jaw crushers. In the first phase, the new range is sold through Metso sales offices, and the accredited Metso distributors in China, Mexico, Central America, and Asia Pacific. “The Metso O-Series was created in close cooperation and dialogue with our customers to especially meet the business requirements in rapidly developing markets. We are excited about this new range and the new opportunities to help our customers get better control of their operations

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without compromising on quality. Going forward, we’re looking into bringing further crusher models to the range as well as introducing it to additional markets,” Heinonen concludes.

Metso Corporation Olli Heinonen, Director, Mid-Market Crusher Consumables, Metso, Tel. +358 40 595 1544, Email: olli.heinonen@metso. com Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212, Email: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

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Metso welcomes Hispano Japonesa de Maquinaria (HJM) to its aggregates distributor community

Hispano Japonesa de Maquinaria will offer Metso’s mobile crushing and screening equipment and parts to all contractors in Spain, including the very popular and recently updated LT200HP. (Photo: Metso Corporation)

Metso is pleased to welcome Hispano Japonesa de Maquinaria (HJM) SL to its distributor community in Spain. Hispano Japonesa de Maquinaria SL has close to 40 years of experience in the wholesale of machinery for mining, construction and civil engineering and is located in the provinces of León, La Coruña, Guadalajara, Asturias and Málaga. The company will provide Metso’s mobile crushing and screening equipment, both on wheels and tracks, as well as wears and spares to complement the company’s current high-quality profile. “I’m confident that the agreement will translate to great success for HJM’s end customers, as it is an extremely customer-oriented company,” states Dirk Fischer, Distribution Manager for West Europe at Metso. “Metso’s mobile crushing and screening equipment is a great match for us,” says Juan Rodriguez, Managing Director of HJM. “We really look forward to offering Metso’s world-class products to the contractor customers here in Spain.” HJM will serve customers throughout Spain, as their complete network of product support and sales representatives covers the whole country.

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Metso Corporation Angel Luis Garcia, Distribution Manager for Spain and Italy, Metso, Tel. +34 686 943 530, Email: angelluis.garcia@ metso.com Rudy Peirs, Head of Marketing and Communications for West Europe, Metso, Tel. +32 473 91 92 13, Email: rudy. peirs@metso.com Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212, E-mail: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

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Smart and future ready – Metso introduces its new approach for tailings management in mining with the launch of the VPX filter

The Metso VPX™ filter is available for mining customers globally and an ideal solution for range of dewatering applications. (Photo: Metso Corporation)

Water conservation, efficient tailings management and responsible mine reclamation are becoming increasingly important for mines to ensure their license to operate. Spearheaded by the launch of the new Metso VPX™ filter for tailings dewatering, Metso introduces its comprehensive tailings management concept to enable and support environmentally and economically sustainable mining. “Our ambition is to challenge the conventional way of looking at tailings management in mining. In practice, this means that besides environmental and regulatory concerns related to tailings, we need to improve the conservation of water, chemicals and ore, as well as looking for opportunities to reprocess tailings and generate value by extracting any remaining minerals. Ultimately, it allows transforming legacy practices in tailings management into a new, positive value creation model”, says Victor Tapia, President, Mining Equipment business area at Metso. Metso is driving this change by introducing a new concept for the dewatering, handling and reprocessing of tailings. Designed to maximize water recovery and reduce the footprint of tailings dams or eliminate them completely, Metso Tailings Management Solutions provide a longterm solution for mining companies looking for a viable approach to their tailings management and end-of-mine strategies.

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More sustainable and cost-efficient mining through dry filtered tailings There are a huge amount of tailings discharged and lying in legacy dams. Today, only about 5% of tailings are dewatered while roughly 70% of the mines are located in countries where water scarcity is considered as an issue. The way tailings are handled can have a long-term impact on the mines’ economic efficiency as well as on the wellbeing of the surrounding environment and communities. “Metso views dry filtered tailings as the most viable and long-term solution for tailings management: it helps in recycling significantly more water to the concentrator, while enabling mines to reduce their freshwater footprint when compared to traditional tailings impoundments. Furthermore, the risk of tailings dam failure could be completely avoided by dewatering and dry stacking the tailings,” says Niclas Hällevall, VP of Beneficiation

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NEWS & REPORTS Solutions, Mining Equipment business area. “Contrary to conventional belief, dry tailings are also much more CAPEX and OPEX efficient compared to wet or thickened tailings.”

Recovering up to 90% water in tailings with the new Metso VPX™ filter Metso Tailings Management Solutions bundle Metso’s proven beneficiation technologies into a full, customizable and future-ready suite of solutions. As regards the core component, Metso is now taking filtration technology to the next level by introducing the Metso VPX™ filter, a new generation filtration solution for maximum water recovery and reuse. The Metso VPX™ ﬁlter can handle difficult-to-dewater tailings, because it has up to 25 bars operating pressure, the highest pressure in its category. This enables up to 90% water recovery. The Metso VPX™ is also equipped with a fully electromechanical drive system and no hydraulics, making it the safest solution on the market. With its modular design, the Metso VPX™ filter is scalable as well as easily transportable to the site in standard containers. The Metso VPX™ filter is available for mining customers globally and an ideal solution for range of dewatering applications. Discover the Metso VPX™ filter at www. metso.com/vpx. We also invite you to get to know the VPX™ first hand at the Exposibram trade fair to be held in Brazil in September 2019.

Metso Corporation Niclas Hällevall Vice President, Beneficiation Solutions Mining Equipment business area Metso Tel. +46 706 889 299 E-mail: niclas.hallevall@metso.com Helena Marjaranta Vice President Communications and Stakeholder Relations Metso Corporation Tel. +358 20 484 3212 E-mail: helena.marjaranta@metso.com

The Metso VPX™ filter is available for mining customers globally and an ideal solution for range of dewatering applications. (Photo: Metso Corporation)

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NEWS & REPORTS Berlin makes it official:

Fliegl Bau- & Kommunaltechnik GmbH Mühldorf/Oberbayern | Germany

Capital demands insulation + Push-off technology

The added value which Fliegl’s “Asphaltprofi Thermo“ generates for the paving quality and dura-bility of road surfaces is recognized by experts. (Photo: Fliegl Bau- & Kommunaltechnik GmbH)

The added value which Fliegl’s “Asphaltprofi Thermo“ generates for the paving quality and dura-bility of road surfaces is recognized by experts. It is therefore only logical and consistent that more and more authorities define the combination of thermo-insulated container and push-off technology as binding standard for asphalt delivery and make it a requirement for corresponding public tendering as for example the three district offices in Berlin on behalf of which several road sections were reconstructed in the summer: at Mehringdamm (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg), at Kurt-Schumacher-Damm (Reinickendorf) and in the area for which the district office Berlin-Spandau is responsible. A total of up to eight “Fliegl Thermo Asphaltprofis” were used during these measures. They delivered around 2000 tons of bituminous mixture to the construction site Mehringdamm where a surface of around 5000 square meters was paved – in two sub base layers of 7 centimeters each and one 2,5 centimeters thin top surface for which the homogeneity of the material was of key importance. At the Kurt-SchumacherDamm where 1500 square meters road surface was renewed on August 23rd, the push-off trailers supplied approx. 350 t of bituminous material for the bonding layer and 80 tons for the top layer to the finishers. The district office Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg emphasizes that it will maintain the use of thermo-insulated push-off trailers as a prerequisite in future public tendering. “I would like to point out the extraordinary homogeneity of the delivered mix. It

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The added value which Fliegl’s “Asphaltprofi Thermo“ generates for the paving quality and dura-bility of road surfaces is recognized by experts. (Photo: Fliegl Bau- & Kommunaltechnik GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS was the basis of the evenness of the road surface after asphalting.” says Helmut Schneider, senior site engineer of the district office Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. The „Asphaltprofi Thermo“ has Fliegl High Insulation, i.e. side walls, floor, front and rear wall are fully equipped with “Fliegl Isotherm”. Its fully wind-proof covering lowers temperature losses during transport and prevents oxygen supply which would lead to an oxidation of the binder. This is the only way to preserve the sticking strength of the binder. The effect: Temperature losses during transport are minimal with the „Fliegl Asphaltprofi Thermo“; the temperature of the bituminous mix is at any time well above 150°C (as required by ZTV Asphalt-StB 07) even on the sides of the container. There are no cold nests. The benefits of the Fliegl push-off technology show their worth when the bituminous mix is supplied to the asphalt finisher: Immediately after docking, the bit-by-bit and at any time metered transfer of the mix to the finisher begins; there is no standstill. The push-off process also leads to a perfect mixing of the asphalt during unloading and thus to a continuous homogeneity. There are no demixing processes which would reduce the final paving quality. As a result, the degree of compaction is at least 98%. The building contractors hence gain safety with the “Fliegl Asphaltprofi Thermo“: The mix is delivered hot and homogenous enough so that the required degree of compaction can be achieved without problems. Thus, high contractual penalties or fines can be avoided.

The “Fliegl Asphaltprofi Thermo“ is also an intelligent solution for difficult asphalt paving situations. Tunnels, bridges and height obstacles pose no problem. The unloading process also works with ceiling heights where dump trucks soon reach their limits. Pushing-off instead of tipping also means greater safety – where nothing is tilted, nothing can tip over. Another advantage is the residue-free emptying of the container during the push-off process. Time-consuming cleaning work in the container can be avoided even with very sticky mixtures. The additional costs of the use of the „Fliegl Asphaltprofi Thermo” are approximately 1.2 to 6 ‰ of the asphalt building costs. It is worth it to compare theses extra costs with the considerably higher costs for later complaints. Good quality costs money. Poor-quality building work is much more expensive. In terms of advantages, the “Asphaltprofi Thermo” scores with • • • • •

significantly higher paving quality and considerably longer durability of asphalt pavements even asphalt paving with push-off technology – also in urban situations, underpasses, avenues, gantries and traffic control systems higher paving performance – more meters per day shorter turnaround times due to low load center trouble-free paving of sensitive coverings (OPA, PMA, DSHV, PmB etc.)

The asphalt professional Thermo from Fliegl not only guarantees safety with its innovative push-off system but also achieves outstanding asphalt quality. (Photo: Fliegl Bau- & Kommunaltechnik GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS Haulage firms or subcontractors which count on the „Fliegl Asphaltprofi Thermo” gain a crucial competitive advantage. They prevent claims for damages and are available to authorities as reliable partners in public procurement procedures. This means: Fliegl‘s “Asphaltprofi Thermo” is not only an innovation in asphalt building but also a useful investment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Fliegl Bau- & Kommunaltechnik GmbH Bürgermeister-Boch-Str. 1 84453 Mühldorf/Oberbayern Telefon 08631-307-381 Telefax 08631-307-553 martin.fliegl@fliegl.com www.fliegl.com www.fliegl-baukom.de

The added value which Fliegl’s “Asphaltprofi Thermo“ generates for the paving quality and dura-bility of road surfaces is recognized by experts. (Photo: Fliegl Bau- & Kommunaltechnik GmbH)

Fliegl Company Group Over 30 years of Fliegl Agrartechnik and Vehicle Manufacture represent more than 30 years of operational growth and high commitment of the Fliegl family. The achievements of the Fliegl business are reflected in our production facilities, both at home and abroad. Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH and Fliegl Bau- und Kommunaltechnik GmbH (Fliegl Construction and Communal Engineering Ltd.) Machines and equipment are manufactured for the agricultural and building trades along with special production for the transport business in the Mühldorf works. The works in Mühldorf produces single and dual axle dumpers, the original internationally established push-off trailer „Gigant“, liquid manure tanks of all types with the patented auger dispenser „Garant“, automatic biogas feeders, the cement mixer „Mischmeister“, earth augers, liquid manure agitators, road sweeper, hydraulic frontend loaders, triangular hitches, round bale shedders and other agricultural machinery. Fliegl Fahrzeugbau GmbH and Fliegl Trailer GmbH 230 workers are employed in the Triptis and Thüringen works. They manufacture all types of trailers, semi-trailers and low loaders, for the logistics and haulier businesses as well as for the entire construction sector. The Werk II (works II) in Triptis is one of the most modern production facilities for the mass production of curtain sided semi-trailers, dumpers and container chassis. In 2008 this works was further expanded with a hall featuring a powerful 16 turbine sand blaster and an extensive paint shop. Fliegl Kft. Abda The works in Abda, Hungary employs 237 workers and is the main base for East Europe. The production areas of agricultural technology and vehicle construction are covered here. Additionally the factory supplies the works in Töging and Triptis. Our works in Abda is also responsible for: Rumania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Croatia and Serbia. Fliegl AGRO-CENTER GmbH The Fliegl AGRO-CENTER in Kastl, is one of the largest agricultural product trading centres in Germany. Next to our own Fliegl products, everything is available, from calf ropes to innovative push-off technology. In addition the AGRO-CENTER is the spare parts and service base for for all products of the Fliegl Group. Fliegl Ibérica S.L. The works in Spain is the south European centre for the trailer and agricultural technology sectors of the Fliegl Group. Ten employees look after the markets for the whole West European agricultural and vehicle manufacturing sectors. Fliegl CZ Fliegl Agrartechnik CZ Maltezske namesti 78 CZ 387 31 Radomysl Tel +420 055 363 7224 demetr@fliegl-agrartechnik.cz Fliegl France Because of constant inquiries and the positive development in turnover, there has been a branch in France since 1 June 2008. Four employees look after French customers for the agricultural and vehicle manufacturing sectors.

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With Rockster‘s R1000S, Power and Ecological Footprint come hand in hand

Rockster Austria International GmbH Neumarkt i. M. | Austria

Treatment of asphalt at 0-16mm with the Rockster R1000S in Sundsvall, Sweden (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

Swerock is one of Sweden‘s largest suppliers of building materials and services for the construction and civil engineering industry. The company has approximately 950 employees and is part of the Peab Group, which is the third largest construction company in the Nordic region, with approximately 14,500 employees in Sweden, Norway and Finland combined. For a company like Swerock, value-adding reuse and recycling of demolition waste is extremely important for a contribution towards a resource-efficient society. This is exactly why they invest in advanced machinery like Rockster

„High throughput of this compact machine, perfect transport dimensions and excellent access for maintenance have convinced my customers that the Rockster crusher is the right one for them“ says Johansson.

Mobile impact crusher R1000S for recycling projects

Ecological Footprint

Rockster‘s Swedish Sales Partner Niklas Johansson of Biocare Svenska AB, is responsible for introducing Rockster mobile crushers to Andreas Pettersson who is the Area Manager of Swerock Recycling. He is convinced of the benefits from Rockster‘s Impact Crusher R1000S.

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Thanks to the hydraulically lowerable screen box, the swiveling catwalk and the swivel-up doors, service work, maintenance and the replacement of screen meshes can be carried out quickly and easily.

For a recycling company like Swerock, environmental impact of the machine is an important purchasing criteria. Since the company sees itself as an environmental friendly service provider and wants to contribute to the recycling of construction waste for the protection of raw materials and the reduction of waste, they also attach great importance to the ecological footprint of the Rockster R1000S impact crusher. Thanks to the hydrostatic drive, which ensures a constant crushing power, the diesel consumption per tonne is noticeably reduced.

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NEWS & REPORTS Rockster Sweden partner Niklas Johansson hands over the keys to the new R1000S to Andreas Pettersson of Swerock Recycling. (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

Johannson explains: „With Rockster‘s hydrostatic system, the diesel engine always stays in the optimal RPM range, only the hydraulic pump adapts to the crusher‘s power requirements, which results in lower fuel consumption per tonne of final material.“ Additionally the Volvo Tier4f engine, with AdBlue, ensures very low NOx emissions.

Processing of Asphalt and Concrete The R1000S at Swerock is mainly utilized for recycling of demolition debris. Concrete is crushed to 0-70mm in order to be used again for underfilling in construction. Recycling of used asphalt is another application for Rockster crusher where a final grain size is usually set within 0-16 mm.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Rockster Austria International GmbH Matzelsdorf 72 A-4212 Neumarkt i. M. Tel. +43(720)701212 Fax +43(720)701212-329 office@rockster.at Anita Gerstmayr anita.gerstmayr@rockster.at Tel: +43 664 8201208

„Thanks to the screening system, the final grain can be precisely defined & no oversize material is produced. This way we can achieve the maximum added value in our recycling process, „ says Johansson.

Professional recycling of construction waste is an important business activity of Swerock Recycling AB in Sweden. (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

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When the quality speaks for itself, it’s easy to buy an impactor R1100 again

Rockster Austria International GmbH Neumarkt i. M. | Austria

Rockster impact crusher R1100S in the limestone quarry at Scharfling for the preparation of 0-45mm final grain with a starting material of up to 650mm edge length (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

For the team from the company Mayrhofer Erdbewegungen GmbH from Neumarkt am Wallersee, only one additional system from Rockster Austria International GmbH was the right choice, thanks to the outstanding performance of their R1100D impact crusher acquired in 2016. The Austrian company specializes in earthworks, demolition, recycling, transport and the recycling of construction waste. With about 20 employees on board, “Mayrhofer Erdbewegungen” takes on every project regardless if small private order or a huge commercial task. Three years ago Mayrhofer added a Rockster impact crusher R1100D to his modern fleet of 10 trucks and more than 30 construction machines.

New Impact Crusher R1100S including a Screening System When it comes to crushing & screening machinery, Rockster is always striving towards improvement with customer solutions always in mind. This makes it a good reason for a new investment. The size of the Impact Crusher

„In 2016, we were looking for a reliable and powerful crusher because our demolition and recycling business has been growing fast. After testing a few machines from different manufacturers and checking Rockster references, we decided to purchase the R1100D. It was simply the right machine for our needs when it comes to crushing rubble, asphalt and limestone, “says business owner Josef Mayrhofer.

Asphalt recycling at 0-32mm in Mayrhofers 10.000 m² large processing plant in Neumarkt am Wallersee (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

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The team of Mayrhofer Erdbewegungen and Rockster sales manager Norbert Feichtinger in front of Mayrhofer‘s new R1100S (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

R1100S is similar to the R1100D, however it is equipped with the latest features such as: improved emissions, state-ofthe-art engine technology and the sophisticated screening system with return and stockpile function. This being said, the new R1100S guarantees an ecological added value and increased efficiency. With a transport height of 3.2 meters (10’ 6”), the impact crusher can also be transported quickly without special permission. „Especially for processing limestone, we like to produce an additional fraction of 45mm/x (1.77”/x). The convenient return / stockpiling solution enables a quick and easy change of the setup“, says Mayrhofer.

Sustainable for the generations to come Demolition waste and old asphalt are recycled on site, as well as on the 10,000 m² processing area at the company’s headquarters in Neumarkt. Almost 100% of the recycled material is used for their own building and civil engineering projects. The Rockster crusher is working up to 500 hours a year with an output of about 130,000 tons of material.

used to a large extent in the construction of the company’s headquarters. „Instead of depositing numerous tons of demolition waste, we use our Rockster crusher to create new value grain, which we use in various construction projects. That‘s how I imagine a sustainable material cycle, „ the entrepreneur adds.

„Our Rockster R1100S produces about 250-300 tons of final grain 0/45 (0/1.77”) per hour. The recycled concrete is mainly used as a frost buffer in civil engineering and road construction. Recycling material from building waste is mainly used for fillings. Thanks to the good cubic grain produced by the impact crusher, the quality for further processing is excellent, „ explains Mayrhofer. In one of Mayrhofer‘s largest projects, at Isocell, a company that puts great importance on sustainability and the conservation of resources, recycling material was

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Use of the return belt as stockpile belt, generation of a further final fraction (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

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What to do with millions of tons of demolition debris in Greater Paris?

Rockster Austria International GmbH Neumarkt i. M. | Austria

R1100S mobile impact crusher recycles large quantities of demolition debris due to Supermétro (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

One of the answers is provided by the French construction company Eurovia with its subsidiaries SPL - the recycling center and SEG - the asphalt plant in Gennevilliers, 11 km outside the center of Paris. Eurovia‘s core business focuses on the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure and employs more than 43,000 people in 16 countries. Sustainability is a very important topic for the road construction giant, and so they invest a lot in the recycling and processing of construction waste.

R1100S mobile impact crusher recycles large quantities of demolition debris due to Supermétro The new Grand Paris Express is a mega-project in the French capital, tunnel boring machines are pumping up massive amounts of earth and rock, and the rubble from old buildings has to be processed. New metro stations and shops are being built, the city does not stand still. To conserve natural resources and create an efficient material cycle, gravel, construction waste and asphalt are

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recycled with a compact crusher from Rockster, the TrackMounted Impact Crusher R1100S and, for the most part, immediately reused.

Asphalt-Recycling at the port of Gennevilliers on the Seine On an area of 7 hectares, this crushing plant produced 250,000 tons of new materials in one year, reused in new locations: „Sand and gravel of various sizes will be used in layers for new sidewalks,“ explains Christophe Jozon, Chairman of the Board Unicem (National Association of Quarry and Building Materials Industries). Old road material and concrete demolition are used in construction or in asphalt production. „I produce 250,000 tonnes of asphalt per year, in which I use about 20% recycled asphalt,“ explains Jean-Luc Bourges, Operations Manager of the Asphalt plan SEG in Ile-de-France.

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NEWS & REPORTS R1100S mobile impact crusher recycles large quantities of demolition debris due to Supermétro (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

Recycling requirements even exceeded Unicem is not concerned about the amount of building waste that needs to be recycled or used in the Greater Paris area. „We have 13 sites like this one in Ile-deFrance, where we recycle waste from construction,“ explains Christophe Jozon. The loamy soil, which we can not recycle, is used to repair our quarries. „The union is already pleased with the results: in 2018, it surpassed the state‘s contracted target of 70% of the construction waste recycled in France, of which a total of 211 million, 148 million tonnes are recycled per year,“ at 80%, considering only the recyclable materials,“ says Christophe Jozon. „Our goal is to reach 90% over the next three years.“

R1100S mobile impact crusher recycles large quantities of demolition debris due to Supermétro (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

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Jaw Crusher R800 crushes 280,000 m³ highly reinforced concrete on one jobsite in Russia

Jaw Crusher R800 crushes 280,000 m³ highly reinforced concrete on one jobsite in Russia (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

Company “Kombinat Stroitel‘nykh Detaley” was the largest supplier of reinforced concrete products in the Central Chernozem region of Russia and mostly engaged in the manufacture of the railway tracks and track crossing for the railway infrastructure. Because of bankruptcy, the whole area is sold, and the old buildings and infrastructure needs to be demolished.

Earn Money with Recycling

The Client had the choice either to hand over construction waste for disposal by paying of 150 rubles per cubic meter and additionally to pay for delivery to the landfill, or to produce rubble, which can be sold at an average price of 450 rubles per ton (about 6,2 €/t), and to hand over the reinforcement as a scrap metal. That is, either to lose at least 28 million, or earn 126 million rubles. The answer was obvious.

Why Chosing the Jaw Crusher and not an Impactor? (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS Great Material Flow Despite a lot of Reinforcement (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

Why Chosing the Jaw Crusher and not an Impactor? For final stage processing they use the Jaw Crusher Rockster R800 including Screening System, which allows the customer to define the final fraction very precisely. Another important feature for this job is the magnetic separator, as the concrete is highly reinforced. â&#x20AC;&#x17E;After crushing the material comes out already in the requested fraction size and ready for sale. The advantages of this crusher are compact transport dimensions and little weight that do not have special restrictions for transportation. An increased maintenance interval to 1000 hours, low service and usage costs thanks to little wear are further benefits,â&#x20AC;? says Rockster Russia dealer Maksim Perminov.

Great Material Flow Despite a lot of Reinforcement The robust design of the machine is suitable for work on this highly reinforced concrete. The crushing chamber easily copes with the large amount of reinforcement. The magnetic separator separates the metal from the crushed material and withdraws it to the side. The side discharge conveyor placed before the crushing chamber removes very fine and mostly earthy material separated by the 1.2 m long pre-screening, so the flow of material and final grain quality are improved.

Great Material Flow Despite a lot of Reinforcement (Photo: Rockster Austria International GmbH)

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From the practice for the practice!

KEESTRACK N.V. Bilzen | Belgium

New Keestrack dealer for the Baltic region

With its new all-electric Keestrack >375 tph processing line in the Väo quarry near Tallinn Paekivitoodete Tehas has a top inhouse reference (Photo: Keestrack N.V.)

As of September 1st, 2019, Paekivitoodete Tehas OÜ („Limestone Factory Ltd.“) has been appointed as the new Keestrack dealer for Estonia and Latvia. Over the past 60 years, the Tallinn based company under the direction of Chairman of the board and Majority Shareholder Vladimir Libman and CEO Kuldar Õunapuu has become one of the leading building material suppliers in the region. Today, the total annual production of 1.2 million tonnes includes a complete range of crushed aggregates, washed sands and gravels as well as high-quality recycled building materials. In recent years, Paekivitoodete Tehas has developed own processes for the environmentally friendly mining of minerals. At its main quarry in Väo, the company introduced numerous modern technologies in processing, the reclamation of mining residues and the qualified recycling of building materials. The preliminary highlight was the recent commissioning of a large-scale >375 tph track mounted processing line, consisting of a Keestrack impact crusher R6e and a classifier C6e. Delivering four highly defined end products, the fully electric plug-in combination operates directly in the extraction zone of the 176 hectare Väo limestone quarry.

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„Implementing that project, which sets standards far beyond the Baltic region in terms of production rates, mobile design and, above all, efficient and safe all-electric operation, we’ve got convinced about the innovative solutions and high quality of the Keestrack technology,” explains CEO Kuldar Õunapuu. This made him decide to take the dealer representation as a new division in the company. „We see great potential in many sectors of the Estonian and Latvian building materials industry, especially for the diesel-electric drive concept for crushers and screens of all performance classes.“

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NEWS & REPORTS The new sales and service cooperation covers the entire Keestrack range. Project support and technical service will be provided by experienced experts at Paekivitoodete Tehase main site Väo with its extensive testing and workshop capacities. To ensure flexible customer support in Estonia and Latvia a comprehensive field service fleet will be installed – in medium term, the company also plans to set up a rental fleet with Keestrack solutions for different applications and production requirements.

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

Paekivitoodete Tehas management visting the Keestrack headquarter in Bilzen (from left): Chairman of the Board Vladimir Libman, Sales director Daniel Libman, CEO Kuldar Õunapuu, Chief accountant Natalia Sumeiko, Kees Hoogendoorn, President Keestrack Group, Freek Hoogendoorn, MD Keestrack N.V., Klaus Elit, Sales Director. (Photo: Keestrack N.V.)

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NEWS & REPORTS Flexco Europe GmbH Rosenfeld | Germany

Always a good fit

Flexco: compact precleaner with torsion spring simplifies installation in conveyor belt systems

Flexco has come out with the EZP1T, an advanced version of its proven EZP1 precleaner (Photo: Flexco Europe GmbH)

Flexco has come out with the EZP1T, an advanced version of its proven EZP1 precleaner. The models in this new series incorporate a torsion spring instead of a tension spring, which means they take up less space than the standard version. Conveyor system operators benefit from faster and easier installation. The EZP1T is available with four different polyurethane blades, depending on the application. These include a version for the extremely high temperatures encountered in mining and a version that is resistant to chemicals. Material that adheres to a conveyor belt, called carryback, is a considerable cost factor for conveyor system operators because it is lost. These residues can be moist, sticky, dry, acidic or abrasive, depending on the ambient temperature. Precleaners mounted on the pulley can remove most of this material. However, installing them is often a challenge. Experts are required for this work, and the components don’t always have the right dimensions for the system’s supporting structure. Flexco has therefore enhanced its proven EZP1 precleaner and launched the EZP1T series. The new design features a torsion spring (represented by “T” in the name) in place of the tension spring in the standard version. This significantly reduces the necessary installation space.

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Like the standard version with a tension spring, the EZP1T is also suitable for cleaning belts with mechanical connectors. When a connector passes the blade, the blade quickly turns away from the belt and is immediately returned by the torsion spring to its position. There is no damage to the belt and the cleaning process is interrupted only briefly. For better cleaning of reversible belts the precleaner can be mounted at each of the two pulleys. The EZP1T is available for belt widths of 300 to 1,800 mm.

The right precleaner for each application Flexco offers polyurethane precleaner blades in four different versions – identified by different colors

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NEWS & REPORTS – depending on the application. Purple, for example, is the color for standard applications with a maximum belt speed of 3.5 meters per second and a temperature range of -35 to +82 °C. For applications in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries Flexco has a white precleaner blade made of chemical-resistant materials. All of the constituents comply with U.S. FDA requirements for continuous use with dry foodstuffs. Blades that operate in corrosive environments have stainless steel components. Mining operations often involve extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. For such applications Flexco offers hightemperature precleaner blades, identified by their bright yellow color. They are able to withstand temperatures up to 135 °C in continuous operation and peak temperatures up to 163° C. Ultra-high-temperature components, colored deep red, can operate reliably at temperatures as high as 230° C. All of these precleaner blades are characterized by extreme durability in their respective applications. They require less frequent replacement than comparable competing products – a significant advantage when it comes to downtimes and material costs.

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

Flexco Europe GmbH Leidringer Str. 40-42 72348 Rosenfeld Ingrid Mann Management Assistant & Marketing Services Phone +49 7428 9406 176 imann@flexco.com www.flexco.com Agency a1kommunikation Schweizer GmbH Dr. Matthias Schweizer Phone +49 711 94541610 info@a1kommunikation.de www.a1kommunikation.de

Flexco has come out with the EZP1T, an advanced version of its proven EZP1 precleaner (Photo: Flexco Europe GmbH)

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REMA TIP TOP Industry: Market Offensive in Australia

REMA TIP TOP AG Poing | Germany

REMA TIP TOP Industry Australia becomes wholly-owned subsidiary | Growth in product sales | Brisbane Centre of Excellence opens at east coast

REMA TIP TOP Industry: Market Offensive in Australia (Photo: REMA TIP TOP AG)

Poing near Munich, August 09, 2019. The German based global company REMA TIP TOP increases its activities on the important Australian market: With the wholly-owned subsidiary REMA TIP TOP Industry Australia and the newly opened Brisbane Centre of Excellence, the globally operating system provider of services and products in the field of conveying and processing technology as well as tyre repair strives for the market leadership on the Australian continent. “Because of its natural resources, the Australian market is of great importance in our fields of business,” states Udo Zimmer, CEO of REMA TIP TOP AG. “The complete acquisiton of REMA TIP TOP Industry Australia and the opening of our Brisbane Centre of Excellence release our full potential and demonstrate our leading role in Australia.” After strengthening the service department in the first step, the company now focusses on increasing the product sales. This includes products from the conveyor belting portfolio, like conveyor belts, belt cleaning systems or pulley laggings, as well as the expansion of the surface protection division.

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Brisbane Centre of Excellence: Strengthening the local and national presence at the east coast In July 2019, REMA TIP TOP therefore opened the Brisbane Centre of Excellence as its east coast surface protection hub, extending on the expertise of its Western Australia surface protection operations in Perth. This strategic positioning enables the company to provide increased local and national service capabilities for its customers on a market, whose size and long delivery routes are an ongoing challenge. To provide the best possible service, REMA TIP TOP supplies a combination

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REMA TIP TOP Industry: Udo Zimmer (Photo: REMA TIP TOP AG)

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of in-house products and goods from selected partners, who meet the corporate quality standards as a part of strategic partnerships. “Our aspiriation is the market leadership in Australia, regarding material processing as well as surface protection,” states Karsten Bartnicki, CEO Industry Australia. “A current order about rubber lining of 80 storage tanks with our rubber products strengthens our confidence in our plan.” With the majority takeover of the Australian company ConvaTech in 2016, REMA TIP TOP did the first steps towards market leadership. At the end of 2018, Karsten Bartnicki was installed as the CEO of the Australian subsidiary, which is predicted with an annual turnover of 160 million Australian dollar in 2019. The 2016 acquired company shares of 76 procent will now be increased to 100 percent, to ensure a complete implementation of the corporate strategy.

About REMA TIP TOP REMA TIP TOP is a globally operating system provider of services and products in the field of conveying and treatment technology as well as tire repair. The company has a global service network and offers a wide range of rubber products, linings and coatings for both the industrial and automotive sectors. Over almost a hundred years, the company has built up unique expertise in materials development and industrial services and is active in the belting, material processing, surface protection and automotive sectors. At the end of the 2018 financial year, REMA TIP TOP generated sales of over 1.1 billion euros. Worldwide the company employs more than 7,400 employees and has more than 180 subsidiaries and associated companies – including well-known brands such as Dunlop Belting Products South Africa, Cobra/Depreux, and Asplit.

REMA TIP TOP AG Jonas Kothy // Agentur livewelt Phone: +49 5241 210 90 224 Mail: jonas.kothy@livewelt.de Mobile: +49 171 993 66 86 Web: www.rema-tiptop.de

REMA TIP TOP Industry: Marktoffensive in Australien (Foto: REMA TIP TOP AG)

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Continental Expands Industrial Hose Business by Acquiring Thermoplastic Specialist Merlett Group

Continental Hannover | Germany

The technology company Continental has reached an agreement with Merlett Group, based in Daverio, Italy, on the purchase of its flexible hose business. (Photos: Continental)

• Acquisition to expand material expertise beyond rubber for industrial fluid solutions • Andreas Gerstenberger, head of Industrial Fluid Solutions business: “Thermoplastic know-how is key to improving production efficiency of industrial operators.” • Regional benefit: Merlett Group has a broad geographical presence with a strong and diversified customer base in twelve European countries serving customers globally • Industry benefit: acquisition extends Continental’s scope of flexible hoses serving the agricultural, construction, transportation, food and other growth industries Hanover, July 1, 2019. The technology company Continental has reached an agreement with Merlett Group, based in Daverio, Italy, on the purchase of its flexible hose business. With this acquisition, Continental is expanding its material expertise beyond rubber, particularly with regard to high-performance thermoplastics technologies and solutions. At the same time Continental is diversifying its product portfolio and broadening its regional presence, especially in Europe. The agreement includes the purchase all of Merlett Group’s activities, including three manufacturing plants in Italy and Switzerland as well as a comprehensive network of sales offices in twelve

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European countries with nearly 500 employees. Completion of the acquisition is subject to clearance by the respective antitrust authorities. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the terms of the transaction. “Smart hose solutions will help Continental’s customers and industrial operators improve their production efficiency and economic effectiveness. Thermoplastic know-how is key to doing so. That is why we are expanding our technological portfolio by acquiring Merlett Group,” explains Andreas Gerstenberger, head of Continental’s

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NEWS & REPORTS Andreas Gerstenberger, head of Continental’s Industrial Fluid Solutions business unit. (Photos: Continental)

Marco Tamborini, General Director at Merlett. (Photos: Continental)

Industrial Fluid Solutions business unit, in which the organization is planned to be integrated. He adds: “This acquisition is another important step to become a global industrial solutions partner. Merlett Group has outstanding expertise in engineering, processing and handling thermoplastics. The performance of thermoplastic materials is increasing, which is broadening the longterm base for potential future sensor applications. That’s why we excellently complement each other.” With over a century of industrial expertise, Continental provides reliable and high-performance motion technologies to a wide range of industrial enterprises that help its customers operate more efficiently and productively. With the acquisition, Continental will have the ability to master both technologies: rubber and thermoplastics. Thus, it will advance industry standards better in the future. Compared to rubber, thermoplastic hoses are lighter and yet also flexible. At the same time, they are able to fulfill industry-related specifications such as being antistatic, oil resistant and resistant to low temperatures. Merlett Group was founded in 1952 by the Tamborini family and is now one of the leading European manufacturers of flexible plastics hoses. It designs, manufactures and distributes hoses for the agriculture, industrial, construction, transport and food industries. The company operates two well-equipped production sites in Italy (Daverio, Varano Borghi) and one in Rancate, Switzerland. In the past years Merlett Group has created a solid and wide distribution network of affiliated companies with warehouses and commercial offices in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK to serve the majority

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of its customers in Europe and also globally. “We are delighted at the prospect of becoming part of the global Continental team. With our wide range of flexible hoses, a well-diversified customer base and a highly motivated team, we are able to contribute value added. This is a good foundation for a successful joint future. We have grown as a family business for the past six decades and now we are very proud to hand over to Continental to continue to advance the business and provide a new home for our employees,” explains Marco Tamborini, General Director at Merlett. The Industrial Fluid Solutions business unit is part of Continental’s ContiTech division and operates more than 25 production sites worldwide. Continental’s customized products convey fluids of all kinds and thus serve several industry sectors such as mining, oil and gas production, the food industry, water management, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and mechanical engineering. In addition, the engineers apply digital technology to make their customers’ operations more efficient and troublefree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Continantal Antje Lewe Spokeswoman, ContiTech Division Phone: +49 511 938-1304 Cell: +49 160 4767260 E-mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de

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Continental Focuses More Closely on Agricultural Business, Concentrating on Smart Farming

Continental is providing important impetus for precision farming with its smart technologies for the future. (Photos: Continental)

• Executive Board member Hans-Jürgen Duensing: “Smart farming is the feedstock for the field of the future.” • Precision farming: Drones and robotic systems for efficient field operations • Agricultural sector continues move toward connectivity: Smart solutions for sustainable production measures Hanover, August , 2019. Technology company Continental is furthering its agricultural operations, providing new solutions and impetus, especially with reference to the issues of relevance to the sector and its future, namely digitalization, connectivity and sustainability. Smart farming, i.e. the digitalization of agriculture, is becoming increasingly important in feeding the world. “Smart farming is the feedstock for the field of the future. Our customers can already harvest the fruits of our developments and cultivate their fields more efficiently and conveniently and with greater environmental awareness. In our developments, we have prepared the ground for this in the past few years,” emphasized Hans-Jürgen Duensing, the Continental Executive Board member who is also responsible for Continental’s off-highway activities. According to the Statista online portal, smart farming represents a global annual market volume in excess of 200 billion euros.

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Robots and drones for efficient farming The focus is on systems for improving operational, machinery and soil efficiency and the transparency of work processes and procedures. “We examine the entire system holistically. At the same time, environment-friendly farming is at the core for us. We develop ideas for smart products and systems and implement them consistently,” said Duensing. Precision agriculture plays a decisive role in this regard. The industry supplier is providing important fresh impetus with its smart technologies of the future. For example, the company configures components for drones and develops robots that could also be used in the field – e.g. operating in formation. These are equipped with different sensor and camera applications. The LIDAR, for instance, measures distances to a target using the

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NEWS & REPORTS Sensor and camera applications from Continental enable drones and robots to collect extensive data on the condition of fields and crops. (Photos: Continental)

grow to 9.8 billion by 2050 and to as many as 11.2 billion by 2100. These people have to be fed. This can only be delivered by a modern and efficient agricultural system. Continental is facing up to the challenges as a development partner to its customers. The technology company’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, enabling it to flexibly and quickly ensure that new solutions tailored to agriculture’s needs flourish and grow. transmission time of one or more laser pulses. 3D Flash LIDAR environment sensors from Continental could also be used in drones to gather comprehensive data on the condition of fields and crops. A robotic implement carrier that allows modular attachment for agricultural purposes works autonomously and can be used in conjunction with the appropriate mounted implements for numerous tasks, for example monitoring crop growth, precision weeding or targeted sowing of seed and fertilizer placement. Camera-based multispectral or thermographic sensors are required, particularly for monitoring crop growth. Continental has the relevant camera, radar and LIDAR know-how needed for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles in the field.

Globally increasing infrastructure investment and changing agricultural production and business methods will have a global impact. In this connection, the importance of efficient agricultural machinery and production systems will continue to grow in the future since the agricultural economy will be even more closely entwined with developments and trends, such as a growing global trend toward urbanization. The space then available will grow and the increasing relocation of production operations for agricultural products to the urban environment – vertical farming – will continue. The agricultural sector will drive the expansion of the circular economy because of the resulting high demand for sustainable agriculture solutions. This circular economy

Agricultural sector as one aspect of developments within society as a whole Price pressure, increasingly stringent demands on environmental protection and food quality are societal challenges faced by the global agricultural industry. The world population currently stands at around 7.6 billion people. The UN forecasts that the global population will A robotic implement carrier can autonomously carry out precision weeding. Continental has the requisite sensor know-how (Photos: Continental)

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NEWS & REPORTS ensures that sector-relevant resources are reprocessed and made available for productive use. The demand for natural resources can consequently be reduced. That will beneficially impact central aspects such as productivity, irrigation options and the cost-effectiveness of farms. Automation, telematics solutions, secure data transfer and efficiently controlled material streams will enable operators of agricultural machines and farmers to customize the configuration of their machinery and adapt it to their particular situations and needs. Continental offers customer-specific applications for these purposes that promote sustainable management and reduce resource wastage. Continental will be showcasing its latest developments for the agriculture sector at the world-leading Agritechnica trade show from November 10 to 16 in Hanover.

Continental is providing important impetus for precision farming with its smart technologies for the future. (Photos: Continental)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: About Continental 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 transportation. In 2018, Continental generated sales of â&#x201A;Ź44.4 billion and currently employs more than 244,000 people in 60 countries and markets. Continental offers a wide-ranging portfolio for off-highway applications which makes construction, agricultural and transport machinery and vehicles safer, more efficient, more comfortable and more connected. The corporation supplies interdivisional solutions for monitoring the condition of components and systems as well as technologies for information management, exhaust-gas aftertreatment, rubber and plastic products, and tires â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all tailormade and from a single source.

Continantal Jochen Vennemann External Communications Manager ContiTech Phone: +49 511 938-18024 E-mail: jochen.vennemann@contitech.de

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Continental Hannover | Germany

Continental Presenting Latest Technologies as Strong Partner to Global Agricultural Sector and Local Farmers

The second generation of the intelligent ProViu 360 surround view system will provide the driver with a panoramic bird’s eye view of the machine in HD resolution on a touch display. (Photos: Continental)

• Automation: Robot platform concept for efficient processes; camera, radar, lidar, and software for connected automated vehicles • Digitization: Intelligent tires and belts for automatic condition monitoring September, 2019. Continental continues to expand its activities in the agricultural industry, and the technology company will be showcasing its latest innovations for the agricultural sector at Agritechnica, the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural technology, in Hanover from November 10 to 16, 2019 (in Hall 4 at booth C22).

The intelligent tire is equipped with VF technology and sensors and continuously measures and monitors the tire pressure and temperature. (Photos: Continental)

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NEWS & REPORTS Sensor and camera applications from Continental enable drones and robots to collect extensive data on the condition of fields and crops. (Photos: Continental)

Smart Farming: Platform concept for efficient agriculture With its intelligent future technologies, the industrial supplier is providing key momentum for advancements in smart farming. For example, Continental is developing platform concepts for robots that can be used in fields, among other places, for instance as part of a larger fleet. This robotic equipment carrier, which can be fitted modularly for agricultural purposes, operates autonomously and

can be used with the appropriate attachments to perform numerous tasks, such as monitoring the growth process of plants, precise weeding, or systematically sowing seeds and delivering nutrients. Camera-based, multispectral, or thermographic sensors are particularly important for monitoring plant growth or soil conditions. In this context, Continental has the camera, radar and LIDAR know-how necessary for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles in the field.

The smart variable-speed belt transmits condition-related data to the Continental cloud. (Photos: Continental)

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NEWS & REPORTS Seeing and Understanding: Ability to detect the environment ask requirement for automation Thanks to its broad range of products for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and other vehicle types, Continental already has all relevant sensors needed to perceive the environment in its portfolio today. The information from the sensors forms the basis for calculating the driving strategy and can also be used for agricultural process automation. To connect the vehicle to the external environment – such as the cloud, other vehicles, or the surrounding infrastructure – Continental offers telematics hardware that is already designed to be compatible with the new 5G communications technology as well as the resources required to program the interfaces and software. The second generation of the intelligent ProViu 360 surround view system is a solution that already demonstrates the future potential of smart agricultural machines today. Scheduled to be released in 2020, the digital camera system will provide the driver with a panoramic bird’s eye view of the machine in HD resolution on a touch display. At a later stage, ProViu 360 will become intelligent, allowing valuable additional information such as radar or tire pressure data to be fed into the system. Markings, pictograms, and written information will be superimposed directly onto the camera image, creating an augmented reality experience that can be viewed on the display. For example, the system can display information about the condition of the vehicle, such as tire pressure, as well as obstacles on the ground. This is displayed in an extremely realistic manner and highlighted in color on the screen.

Monitoring and Analyzing: Solutions for the trend towards complete automation In addition to these kinds of assistance systems, Continental is also responding to the trend toward fully automated vehicles and machines with solutions for component monitoring – unveiling its VF TractorMaster Hybrid at Agritechnica. The intelligent tire is equipped with VF technology and sensors and continuously measures and monitors the tire pressure and temperature. This increases productivity, yield, and operator comfort while reducing fuel consumption, tire wear, and downtime and maintenance costs. In addition to tires, rubber tracks with integrated sensor technology will also be on display at Agritechnica.

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In the future, sensor technology will also make it possible to permanently monitor belts in combine harvesters, thereby improving the operational reliability of agricultural machinery. Sensors ensure that potential malfunctions are detected before they occur. This avoids unplanned and costly machine downtime during the harvesting season, saving time, material, and ultimately money. This technology also allows service partners and manufacturers to significantly improve their response times, availability, and service quality. Continental is testing the digital belt concept together with agricultural machinery manufacturer CLAAS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: About Continental 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 transportation. In 2018, Continental generated sales of €44.4 billion and currently employs around 245,000 people in 60 countries and markets. Continental offers a wide-ranging portfolio for off-highway applications which makes construction, agricultural and transport machinery and vehicles safer, more efficient, more comfortable and more connected. The corporation supplies interdivisional solutions for monitoring the condition of components and systems as well as technologies for information management, exhaust-gas aftertreatment, rubber and plastic products, and tires – all tailormade and from a single source

Continantal Anika Hannig PR & Marketing Communications Manager Commercial Specialty Tires Phone: +49 511 938 2533 E-Mail: anika.hannig@conti.de Christopher Schrecke Head of Media Relations Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Communications Phone: +49 69 7603 2022 E-Mail: christopher.schrecke@continental-corporation. com Jochen Vennemann External Communications ContiTech Phone: +49 511 938 18024 E-Mail: jochen.vennemann@contitech.de

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From Leather to Intelligent Solutions – Continental Has Been Shaping the Industry with Drive Belts for 120 Years

The V-belt with connecting lock already set technical standards for the transmission of rotary movements at the beginning of the 20th century (Photos: Continental)

• It all started with V-belts – and Continental drive technologies have been setting new standards ever since • Milestones: rubber and polyurethane timing belts and carbon tension cords have helped the industry to progress • Future-oriented: intelligent drive belt with integrated sensors for condition monitoring Hanover, September, 2019. The technology company Continental has played a key role in shaping the history of drive belts and, in turn, the development of the industry. Registration under the brand name Continental – including for drive belts – dates back to 1899. And it all began with a simple V-belt. The company has since developed and produced belts that deliver the necessary drive in almost every industry worldwide – from motorcycles to automotive and mechanical engineering, from agricultural machinery to elevators. Whether small, large, with teeth, ribs or bumps, open-ended or continuous, the products and technologies have always set trends and opened up new opportunities for the market – and will continue to do so into the future.

The positive-locking CONTI FO/Z V-belt with open flank from 1982 was able to transfer considerably more load than its predecessors. (Photos: Continental)

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NEWS & REPORTS Flat belts from Continental were already proving to be a reliable drive solution in agriculture in the 1950s (Photos: Continental)

low weight, lengths of several meters and incredible flexibility. But Continental wanted even more. It continued to enhance and refine materials and increase the precision of production processes and machines.

The first timing belts Continental is constantly enhancing and refining its materials, products and production processes. “Our engineers are currently working on an intelligent drive belt featuring built-in sensors. Digitalization and networking are heralding the next era of drive belt technology,” says Claudia Holtkemper, head of the Drive Belts business unit at Continental.

Quantum leaps in technology Let’s go back to the beginning. One hundred and fifty years ago, almost every factory had some kind of steam engine for powering weaving looms and spinning wheels. Energy was transferred by belts made from tough leather – a method that, at the time, was akin to an industrial revolution. But just a few years later at the dawn of the 20th century, Continental produced a V-belt made from a rubber compound with a connection lock. This set new technical standards for the transmission of rotary movements. Its predecessor, the flat belt, could transmit only about one third of the force with the same width. This represented a quantum leap in drive belt development, one that would be repeated in similar forms many times over. The demands placed on belts have grown continuously. They have to transfer more and more power, be as compact, robust and lightweight as possible, designed for use across all industries and, of course, they also have to work efficiently.

The fruits of the company’s endeavors were clear to see: “In the 1950s, we produced timing belts made from polyurethane. Thanks to its steel-cord tension cord, it was even more powerful and kept the belt tension at an even more constant level. Unlike V-belts, its teeth were interlocking and very precise. This meant that our belts were once again in a higher performance class,” says Alexander Behmann, application engineer at Continental. These properties opened up potential for higher rotary speeds and smaller installation spaces. “Smaller installation spaces are seen in appliances such as vacuum cleaners, which nowadays are fitted with timing belts just 6 millimeters wide. To ensure that the belts are robust and durable despite their small dimensions, high-quality materials are vitally important,” says Behmann.

The Synchrochain Carbon drives the HyperPodX, which was created by students of the cooperative Engineering Physics course at the Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences and the University of Oldenburg. (Photos: Continental)

Continental took on these challenges as motivation for its pioneering achievements. As early as 1930, the company offered belts that were the ideal solution for applications in the agricultural sector thanks to their

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When material expertise meets digitalization

In the 1980s, material expertise had advanced to such an extent that V-belts could be manufactured without any need for a fabric coating. This made them even narrower, but also more powerful. The V-belts also featured a kind of interlocking system, giving them greater bending capacity.

The company’s portfolio now includes more than 18,000 dimensions and designs for a wide variety of industrial applications. Its latest achievement – a belt with integrated sensor technology for condition monitoring in agricultural machinery – also represents a step into the digital age.

Timing belts also underwent a similar development. With the Synchrobelt, the industrial supplier launched its first timing belt. It has an extremely wide range of applications – from printers and motors to all kinds of applications in the field of mechanical engineering.

“Digitalization and automation are advancing in all areas of industry. Our mission is to support our customers on this path and offer them solutions that will help to make their business fit for the future. We will continue to work on this with our drive belt expertise,” says Holtkemper.

The focus then was on improving materials and how they are combined, including fiber-reinforced compounds, EPDM, aramid tension cords and, later, carbon. “Today, Synchrochain Carbon is our strongest timing belt on the market,” says Behmann. This is because carbon hardly stretches, even under high tensile loads. It is frequently found nowadays in construction machinery, forestry and the energy sector. And last but not least, Continental’s belts will provide valuable support in the field of Hyperloop technology, which experts consider to be a revolutionary approach to mobility. Students at the Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences and Oldenburg University used a Continental Synchrochain Carbon for a Hyperloop project. And with Synchroforce Carbon, Continental also launched its first oil-resistant rubber timing belt.

The V-belt with connecting lock already set technical standards for the transmission of rotary movements at the beginning of the 20th century. (Photos: Continental)

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Continantal Jochen Vennemann External Communications Officer ContiTech Phone: +49-511-9381-8024 E-mail: jochen.vennemann@contitech.de

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Aircraft take-offs above, tunnel construction below

Herrenknecht AG Schwanau | Germany

A Herrenknecht AVN machine (Ø 3,025 mm) excavated three drives of a new 2,200 meter long stormwater drainage tunnel under the taxiway of Dubai International Airport without affecting flight operations (Photos: Herrenknecht AG)

Dubai International Airport is the hub of air traffic in the Persian Gulf: nearly 90 million international passengers are handled here each year. The operators are constantly investing in capacity expansion. As part of Dubai International Airport Expansion Phase 3, during ongoing flight operations a Herrenknecht micromachine (AVND2400AB) safely and precisely excavated three 610, 765 and 825 meter long sections for a new stormwater drainage tunnel under the taxiway. The absolutely safe and precise crossing under airport taxiways and runways is one of the supreme disciplines of mechanized tunnelling – especially when flight operations cannot be interrupted. Heave, settlement or other impairment of this highly sensitive infrastructure must be avoided at all costs. Herrenknecht tunnel boring machines in the hands of skillful tunnel builders are ideally equipped for this challenging task. The tunnelling crew from International Foundation Group, working for Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects under the project management of M.A. Kharafi & Sons, relied on Herrenknecht tunnelling technology to extend the stormwater drainage system at Dubai Airport. In March 2019, they celebrated the successful completion of the project. Using the pipe jacking method, an AVN machine (AVND2400AB, Ø 3,025 mm) mastered the challenge of three drives of 610, 765 and 825 meter respectively

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Successful project completion for Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects at Dubai Airport: using the pipe jacking method, daily best performances on the longest section averaged 15 meters (Photos: Herrenknecht AG)

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NEWS & REPORTS Quickly and safely crossing under airport taxiways and runways is one of the supreme disciplines of mechanized tunnelling (Photos: Herrenknecht AG)

under the taxiway. The result is a new drainage tunnel with a total length of 2,200 meters, which increases the airport‘s drainage capacity. At depths of 13 to 15 meters, the micromachine crossed under the Terminal 2 taxiways while flight operations on the ground and in the air continued smoothly and safely. On the longest drive an average of 15 meters of tunnel per day were excavated through soft soils with sandstone and siltstone. The drive remained exactly on course by precise process and control technology from VMT.

The new pipelines will efficiently collect and drain away rainwater, especially during heavy downpours, so it can no longer accumulate on the surface. This is crucial to maintaining smooth flight operations. With close to 90 million passengers per year, Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. In the past, Herrenknecht technology has successfully completed a number of challenging tunnel missions, such as crossing under airports. For the extension of the baggage handling system at Zurich‘s Kloten Airport, a Herrenknecht Mixshield (Ø 6,280 mm) superbly excavated a 2,400 meter

The latest example of challenging tunnel missions: Dubai International Airport. But for crossings under other airports too, Herrenknecht tunnelling technology is used around the world when safety and precision during the drive are called for (Photos: Herrenknecht AG)

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NEWS & REPORTS long tunnel under the airport grounds until 2001. In 2002, an EPB Shield (Ø 6,460 mm) tunnelled under the MinneapolisSt. Paul Airport in the United States for the newly developed 18.6 kilometer long light rail system. In Brazil, an AVN1500 constructed a 367 meter long stormwater drainage tunnel under the runway at Goiânia Airport in 2015. In 2017, two EPB Shields (Ø 6,250 mm) completed two new tunnel tubes for passenger and baggage transport with a total length of 3,842 meters under the runways at Moscow Airport Sheremetyevo in Russia. During the excavation of a 4,500 meter long metro tunnel in Barcelona, in 2018 a taxiway at El Prat Airport was crossed under over a distance of 70 meters with great success.

Project data Aircraft take-offs above, tunnel construction below MACHINE / PROJECT DATA M-1804M - DUBAI AIRPORT • Machine type: AVND2400AB • Shield diameter: 3,025 mm • Drive power: 315 kW • Torque: 1,200 kNm • Drive length: 1x 610 m, 1x 765 m, 1x 825 m • Geology: soft soils (sandstone, siltstone) • Client: Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects Corporation • Main contractor: M.A. Kharafi & Sons • Tunnelling subcontractor: International Foundation Group L.L.C.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Herrenknecht AG Herrenknecht AG is the only company worldwide to deliver tunnel boring machines for all geologies and in all diameters – ranging from 0.10 to 19 meters. The product range comprises tailor-made machines for traffic, supply and disposal tunnels, technologies for routing of pipe lines, as well as additional equipment and service packages. Herrenknecht also manufactures drilling equipment for vertical and inclined shafts as well as deep drilling rigs. The Herrenknecht Group achieved a total output of 1,316 million euros in 2018. The independent family business employs about 5,000 people worldwide, from which 180 are trainees. With about 80 domestic and overseas subsidiaries and associated companies working in related fields, Herrenknecht provides comprehensive, fast and targeted services close to each project and contractor.

Herrenknecht AG Schlehenweg 2 77963 Schwanau / Germany Achim Kühn Head of Group Marketing and Corporate Communications Phone +49 7824 302 -5400 Fax +49 (0)7824 302-4730 pr@herrenknecht.com

Ideally prepared for smooth flight operations: during heavy downpours in particular, the new pipelines will efficiently collect and drain away rainwater so it does not accumulate on the surface (Photos: Herrenknecht AG)

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NEWS & REPORTS thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG Essen | Germany

One of the world’s biggest cement producers chooses laboratory automation from thyssenkrupp

One of the world’s biggest cement producers chooses laboratory automation from thyssenkrupp – Anhui Conch Cement orders a total of four new polab® laboratory automation systems (Photos: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG)

• Anhui Conch Cement orders a total of four new polab® laboratory automation systems • Largest ever contract in the field of laboratory automation • polab® prepares cement producers for rising quality and environmental requirement The Chinese company Anhui Conch Cement is one of the world’s biggest cement producers. China alone accounted for around 2.2 billion tons, or about 56%, of total world cement production in 2018. Anhui Conch Cement recently placed an order with thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions to supply four new polab® laboratory automation systems, including for the world’s two largest cement plants in Wuhu and Tongling in eastern China. Pablo Hofelich, CEO of the Cement Technologies business unit of thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions: “More and more cement manufacturers are showing interest in

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our smart factory and digitization solutions. Our automation systems make cement plants fit for the future. This order with our long lasting client is an outstanding reference in the industry underlying the global trend for efficiency improvements. Anhui Conch Cement operates more than 120 cement lines worldwide.” The polab® laboratory automation system uses industrial robots to ensure consistently high product quality at minimum production cost. The system enables cement producers to respond to growing quality and environmental requirements. The increasing use of substitute fuels and

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NEWS & REPORTS raw materials in cement production makes it necessary to record and monitor quality data promptly and intervene in the production process as necessary. The high degree of automation ensures excellent reproducibility and avoids errors. With polab®, thyssenkrupp provides customers with a high-end system for controlling and optimizing their processes and supports them during installation, commissioning and operation.

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thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG The Industrial Solutions business area 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 sector we develop highly specialized solutions to meet the individual requirements of our customers. Some 16,000 employees around the world form a global network with a technology portfolio that guarantees maximum productivity and cost-efficiency.

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG Isabel Reinhardt External Communications T: +49 201 844 - 535472 isabel.reinhardt2@thyssenkrupp.com One of the world’s biggest cement producers chooses laboratory automation from thyssenkrupp – Anhui Conch Cement orders a total of four new polab® laboratory automation systems (Photos: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG)

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thyssenkrupp equips one of Russia’s major seaports with new material handling system

thyssenkrupp equips one of Russia’s major seaports with new material handling system - thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions supplies a new coal handling system to the State Transport Leasing Company (STLC) in Russia. (Photos: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG)

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions supplies a new coal handling system to the State Transport Leasing Company (STLC) in Russia. The system will be the centerpiece of a new terminal for coal exports in the port of Lavna near Murmansk, on the western shore of Kola Bay. With a planned capacity of 18 million tons of coal per year the terminal will significantly increase the coal handling capacities of the region. It is expected to be fully operational in 2021. Torsten Gerlach, CEO of the Mining Technologies business unit at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions: “Together with our partner LNK Industries, we will equip one of the largest ports in Russia with a state-of-the-art port handling facility. We are pleased to contribute our extensive experience in the planning of such systems. As one of the few full-range suppliers, we can provide our customers with fully integrated solutions that ensure high performance and resource-efficient operation.”

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The terminal project will be completed in two phases: First out-shipments are expected to take place in 2020. In that same year a total of nine million tons of coal will be handled on site. In 2021, the volume increases to 18 million tons. The project will augment regional coal exports and release pressure on existing terminals in the Baltic Sea. It is closely connected with the development of the Murmansk Transport Hub, one of the biggest ongoing infrastructure projects in the Russian north.

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NEWS & REPORTS thyssenkrupp will supply two ship loaders, stackers, reclaimers and car dumpers as well as one combined stacker-reclaimer, several belt conveyors and auxiliary equipment. The contract includes engineering and procurement, as well as services for site erection and commissioning. Within the project, thyssenkrupp‘s partner, the Latvian construction company LNK Industries, is responsible for the design and construction of the conveyor system. In order to keep dust emissions from the handling site at a minimum, all coal transfer points, wagon unloading stations as well as ship loaders will be outfitted with dust suppression equipment.

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thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG Isabel Reinhardt External Communications T: +49 201 844 - 535472 isabel.reinhardt2@thyssenkrupp.com thyssenkrupp equips one of Russia’s major seaports with new material handling system - thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions supplies a new coal handling system to the State Transport Leasing Company (STLC) in Russia. (Photos: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG)

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thyssenkrupp sets clear targets: Group aims to be climate neutral by 2050 – 30 percent emissions reduction planned for 2030

thyssenkrupp aims to be climate neutral from 2050 onwards. As early as 2030 the Group plans to cut emissions from production and outsourced energy by around 30 percent. Emissions from the use of thyssenkrupp products are to fall by 16 percent by 2030. thyssenkrupp’s new climate strategy is based on the Paris Climate Agreement of 2015 thyssenkrupp CEO Guido Kerkhoff: “The threats posed by climate change affect us all. As an industrial company with operations around the globe we are in a particularly good position to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable products and processes. We take this responsibility very seriously and have received several awards for this in recent years. Now we are setting ourselves clear targets for 2030 and 2050 as the next logical step.” In February thyssenkrupp was named as a global leader in climate protection for the third year in a row by the nongovernmental organization CDP, which assesses whether companies have formulated a coherent strategy on how to further improve their own environmental performance as well as that of customers and suppliers. thyssenkrupp once again achieved the highest score possible and was placed on CDP’s global “A List”. The list includes roughly 130 businesses worldwide and only five DAX companies. The targets now announced take in thyssenkrupp’s own production operations, the energy it purchases and its products. In steel production, for example, thyssenkrupp is currently pursuing two approaches to reducing CO2 emissions: The Carbon2Chem project, which is expected to be available on an industrial scale before 2030, and the so-called hydrogen route, which should take full effect by 2050 and make the biggest contribution to directly avoiding CO2. Carbon2Chem converts steel mill emission gases, including the CO2 they contain, into valuable chemicals.

Under its Climate Action Program for Sustainable Solutions (CAPS) thyssenkrupp will also systematically work to make its products carbon neutral. The Group already offers a technology for the cement industry that permits CO2 emissions from the combustion processes to be captured for subsequent storage or processing. In the area of sustainable mobility thyssenkrupp is working with European partners to produce fuel from biomass. These fuels reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90 percent compared with conventional fuels. Other key areas include the e-mobility sector, where thyssenkrupp supplies battery production lines and special steels for electric motors. The Group is also actively involved in the development of energy storage solutions, for example with electrolysis systems that convert electricity into hydrogen. These storage systems allow a constant supply of electricity from renewables regardless of the weather. Dr. Donatus Kaufmann, thyssenkrupp Board member responsible for technology, innovation, sustainability, legal and compliance: “Our goals are ambitious but achievable. Our strategy for our steel operations alone will cut production-related emissions there by 80 percent by 2050. But if we are to achieve our climate targets we need to make significantly more use of renewable energies. Also, there are no internationally harmonized financial incentives for investments in CO2 abatement technologies. These are basic requirements for making a real change. “

thyssenkrupp’s hydrogen route involves replacing coal with “green” hydrogen as the reducing agent for blast furnaces so that in the long term no CO2 is created in the production of steel. These technologies are being funded by the German federal government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Tenova Contracted for 14th EAF Consteel Evolution in China

Tenova, a Techint Group company International

Castellanza, 2019 – Tenova, a Techint Group company specialized in innovative solutions for the metals and mining industries, was recently awarded an EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) Consteel® Evolution by Sichuan Guanghan Desheng Iron & Steel Co., LTD, in Sichuan Province, China. This contract represents the 14th state-of-the-art EAF Consteel® Evolution project in China, in the last eighteen months. The shift from BF-BOF (integral steelmaking) plants towards EAF technology, sustained by the reforms of the Chinese government, has led to the demand for advanced equipment and technologies that increase production and provide environmentally friendly solutions. Tenova EAF Consteel® Evolution offers high quality standards as well as a more environmentally friendly approach to production compared to traditional steelmaking methods. With more than seventy-five references worldwide, Tenova EAF Consteel® is considered the best available proven technology in terms of balance/mix between innovation, reliability and sustainability. Safety and increased productivity are enhanced by tailor made solutions in addition to Tenova standard technologies. Chinese steel makers are paying more and more attention to these topics in order to stabilizing productivity and quality.

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“Once again our technologies were recognized by the client with whom, from the first technical discussion, the co-operation was fruitful and satisfying”, stated Mario Marcozzi, Sales Director in Tenova Metals. “Our previous reference pays a fundamental role in building this environment of trust. This is in line with Tenova’s top priority: to be a reliable partner and to always improve our service.” FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: About Tenova Tenova, a Techint Group company, is a worldwide partner for innovative, reliable and sustainable solutions in metals and mining. Leveraging a workforce of over 2,500 forward-thinking professionals located in 19 countries across 5 continents, Tenova designs technologies and develops services that help companies reduce costs, save energy, limit environmental impact and improve working conditions. For more information, visit www.tenova.com

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Tenova contracted for N. 3 Tenova iRecovery Systems in Tangshan Zhengfeng Iron & Steel

Castellanza, September, 2019 –Tenova, a Techint Group company specialized in innovative solutions for the metals and mining industries, was recently awarded three iRecovery® (intelligent waste heat recovery systems) by Tangshan Zhengfeng Iron & Steel Co., LTD, in Hebei Province, China. Following the Consteel Evolution® commissioning, Tangshan has decided to further invest in Tenova’s technology solutions. Tenova iRecovery® systems will be applied downstream of the new Consteel® Evolution to recover the waste heat and to use it for the production of steam, which will then be available for the existing power plant. The latest Chinese government policies demand higher quality processes and technologies to increase productivity and implement environmental sustainable solutions. Consequently, Chinese steelmakers have been paying more and more attention to these topics in order to consolidate their position as technological leaders. Tenova iRecovery® offers high environmental standards for production compared to traditional steelmaking processes. Tenova iRecovery®, with more than twelve references worldwide - four of which are located in China - is considered the best available proven technology in terms of balance/mix between innovation, reliability and sustainability. “The EAF Consteel® iRecovery® configuration represents the worldwide state-of-the- art technology for what concerns electrical steelmaking sector and it will set

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an ambitious technological reference for Tenova in China and around the world”, stated Cristian Cattalini, Product Line Director, Tenova Metals - Environmental Technologies. Over the last three years, Tenova has gained a strong position in China, thanks to its technologies enabling Chinese steelmakers to improve their process towards greener and sustainable solutions. “We are proud to supply our technologies to Tangshan and to be part of its transition to greener process in steelmaking. During our meetings, we discussed about future co-operation for sustainable solutions and we are ready to continue to be a reliable partner for Tangshan in the path of circular economy”, said Roberto Pancaldi, Tenova Metals CEO

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: About Tenova Tenova, a Techint Group company, is a worldwide partner for innovative, reliable and sustainable solutions in metals and mining. Leveraging a workforce of over 2,500 forward-thinking professionals located in 19 countries across 5 continents, Tenova designs technologies and develops services that help companies reduce costs, save energy, limit environmental impact and improve working conditions. For more information, visit www.tenova.com

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY

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

“ADVANCED MINING ACADEMY“ you will find here:

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A FLEET OF 32 NEW VOLVO TRUCKS ARE BETTER BY DESIGN FOR D MORGAN PLC

D Morgan plc of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire has expanded its fleet with 32 new Volvo trucks (Photos: Volvo Trucks)

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire-based, D Morgan plc has added 32 new Volvo trucks to its fleet. The vehicles benefit from a number of new design innovations and industry-leading accident prevention features, which demonstrate the company’s commitment to both FORS and CLOCS whilst ensuring future compliance with Direct Vision Standards and Clean Air Zones. Supplied by David Hill, Customer Solutions Manager at Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd, the new Volvo fleet consists of 31 FMX 8x4 rigids and one FH16 650 double drive tractor unit. All the FMXs’ feature Volvo’s D11K 410hp Euro 6 engines and include I-Shift gearboxes with Volvo’s construction package software. Rounding off the powertrain are single reduction, tandem 23-tonne drive axles with differential and cross locks. To reduce site dust levels, the extra-high chassis are fitted with horizontal-mounted diesel particulate filters and vertical SCR exhaust silencers. “We chose to expand our fleet with Volvo trucks after conducting extensive trials and getting great feedback from multiple drivers. This, coupled with the strength of its local dealership, fuel economy and anticipated residual

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D Morgan plc of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire has expanded its fleet with 32 new Volvo trucks (Photos: Volvo Trucks)

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NEWS & REPORTS values were also attractive,” notes Dale Anderton, Transport Manager at D Morgan plc. All the FMX chassis come with a new design of tipper body, manufactured by Boweld to suit D Morgan’s exacting requirements. “Our new Boweld bodies have an extremely clean profile and no horizontal surfaces, which prevents the gathering of excess spoil,” reports Dave Dulohery, Fleet Engineering Director at D Morgan plc. He adds, “The body’s side panels are constructed from ribbed 3mm Hardox steel for increased strength, with a tapered design which encourages clean expulsion of material, whilst the letter M- embossed into the rear tailgate is not purely decorative; it also gives the panel extra rigidity.” The new Boweld body is also designed to maximise payload figures and the sloping rear tailgate doors come with automatic locking devices.

Dale Anderton notes that, “We’re taking the FMXs’ in staggered deliveries to ensure no disruption to our customer schedules. The vehicles now in service are performing well and have been very well received by our drivers.” Safety is a top priority at D Morgan plc and the FMX tippers come with a comprehensive array of features designed to protect vulnerable road users. All the FMX trucks are specified with Volvo’s factory fitted lower passenger door glazing that increases direct vision levels for the driver. In addition to the data from the FMXs’ Weighmaster on board weighing systems, images from a five-point and left turn camera system, all feed into the incab monitor, thus minimising driver distraction levels. Adding to the specification are Sidescan cycle safety systems and reversing alarms. Bespoke side protection guards, feature ten different themed designs paying tribute to the local areas and sectors the vehicles operate in.

D Morgan plc of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire has expanded its fleet with 32 new Volvo trucks (Photos: Volvo Trucks)

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NEWS & REPORTS “Our themed side protection guards are really eyecatching and we are already receiving positive comments about them,” Dale concludes. Joining the FMX group, the sole Volvo FH16 650 6x4 tractor is plated for 150-tonne maximum weight operation. This flagship vehicle moves D Morgan’s plant equipment across the UK and comes with a range topping Globetrotter XL Cab on a 3.4m wheelbase. Powered by Volvo’s D16K engine producing 650hp, the heavyweight’s powertrain also contains an I-Shift automated gearbox and T-Ride hub reduction tandem 32 tonne axles with a ratio of 3.76:1. Ordered with a Jost JSK38C cast iron fixed fifth wheel, the new FH16 650 hauls a four-axle Nooteboom step frame trailer

D Morgan plc of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire has expanded its fleet with 32 new Volvo trucks (Photos: Volvo Trucks)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

VOLVO TRUCKS Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers by offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks through a network of 85 dealerpoints, as well as solutions for financing and service. Based in Warwick, Volvo Trucks delivered more than 6,300 trucks In 2018. The company is part of the AB Volvo Group, which is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications and services. All the Group’s activities are based on its core values of quality, safety and environmental care.

VOLVO TRUCKS Martin Tomlinson Head of Media Volvo Trucks Mobile: +44 (0) 7775 938063 E-mail: martin.tomlinson@volvo.co

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THREE NEW VOLVO FMX TIPPERS RAISE THE STAKES AT KELSTON SPARKES GROUP

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Bristol-based, Kelston Sparkes Group has re-commenced tipper transport after a gap of 14 years, with three Volvo FMX 8x4 rigids supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West Ltd. of Avonmouth (Photos: Volvo Trucks)

The Kelston Sparkes Group of Bristol has re-commenced tipper transport after a gap of 14 years, with three Volvo FMX 8x4 rigids supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West Ltd. of Avonmouth. As Kelston Stark, On-Site Manager at Kelston Sparkes Group reports. “Our customers are now looking for a complete, single-source supplier package. That’s why we’ve re-introduced tipper trucks back into our fleet.” He adds, “At the beginning of the new Millennium we ran around 14 tipper trucks, but then it became more viable to use sub-contractors. Nowadays safety and quality standards are paramount for our business, as is the requirement to provide customers with the complete service package delivered by one supplier, so the reemergence of tippers is the way forward for our business.” Supplied by Wayne Bryant, Transport Solutions Executive at Truck and Bus Wales and West Ltd., the Volvos’ all come Bristol-based, Kelston Sparkes Group has re-commenced tipper transport after a gap of 14 years, with three Volvo FMX 8x4 rigids supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West Ltd. of Avonmouth (Photos: Volvo Trucks)

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NEWS & REPORTS with Day Cabs and 5.1m wheelbases. Supplied readybodied from stock, the FMXs are powered by Volvo’s D13K engine rated at 420hp. The remainder of the powertrains include Volvo’s I-Shift automated gearboxes and single reduction bogies, with differential and cross locks, that carry a ratio of 3.09:1. All round steel suspension and twin eight-tonne front axles cushion the 8x4 Extra High B ride chassis. To reduce dust levels on site, they all come with steel vertical exhausts. The three FMXs are fitted with Boweld Taperlite steel tipping bodies, PM1155 onboard weighing systems and air operated tailgates. Kelston Sparkes Group’s comprehensive safety standards saw the fitment of a full complement of warning and working lights, plus additional LED reversing lamps. All three vehicles are also fitted with high voltage cable detection systems, five way camera systems, white noise reversing alarms and side scan systems with audible left turn alarms. The FMXs are covered by two-year, Volvo Gold Service Contracts, which guarantee 100 per cent uptime for the operator. Six-weekly safety inspections will be carried out at the Shepton Mallet dealerpoint of Truck and Bus Wales and West Ltd. Kelston Stark is looking at a three year-retention period for the new FMXs. “In previous years we’ve kept our Volvo trucks for a full lifetime of service; however the industry is changing fast. Tipper vehicles take much more

of a daily pounding than the remainder of our fleet. We’ve always deployed the highest vehicle maintenance and presentation standards, a factor our customers naturally expect. Technology and safety standards are also advancing rapidly, so we predict that three years’ frontline service will tick all the boxes,” he notes adding, “Our drivers really like the new Volvos, particularly the I-Shift gearboxes. The ordering and sales process with Wayne Bryant was really good, as is his ongoing support.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: VOLVO TRUCKS Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers by offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks through a network of 85 dealerpoints, as well as solutions for financing and service. Based in Warwick, Volvo Trucks delivered more than 6,300 trucks In 2018. The company is part of the AB Volvo Group, which is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications and services. All the Group’s activities are based on its core values of quality, safety and environmental care.

VOLVO TRUCKS Martin Tomlinson Head of Media Volvo Trucks Mobile: +44 (0) 7775 938063 E-mail: martin.tomlinson@volvo.co

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VOLVO TRUCKS ARE GOING UNDERGROUND WITH THE IRISH SALT MINERS

The Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co. Ltd has put two Volvo FMX 6x6 rigids into operation, where they will operate almost exclusively 460m below ground (Photos: Volvo Trucks)

Kilroot, Northern Ireland-based, Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co. Ltd has put two Volvo FMX 6x6 rigids into operation, where the trucks will operate almost exclusively 460 metres underground in in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salt mine. Supplied by Damian Kerin, Sales Executive at Dennison Commercials Ltd, the 3,900mm wheelbase FMX 6x6 rigids are powered by Volvoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D13K engine rated at 420hp. I-Shift automated gearboxes and rear hub reduction axles complete the powertrain assembly for the rigids, which both carry locally manufactured platform bodies by C-Tec (Commercial Vehicle Engineering) Ltd. Alwyn McCreanor, Company Administrator at Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co., Ltd, required maximum ground clearance with the FMXs, which were ordered with XX-High B-ride chassis giving approx. 1,150mm distance between the axles and road level. The all-steel suspended chassis design includes a ten-tonne front axle cushioned by uprated triple leaf parabolic springs. Day The Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co. Ltd has put two Volvo FMX 6x6 rigids into operation, where they will operate almost exclusively 460m below ground (Photos: Volvo Trucks)

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NEWS & REPORTS Cabs were supplied with the FMXs and these are proving ideal for reaching all height-restricted sections within the company’s underground mining operations in Kilroot, Northern Ireland. “Damien Kerin at Dennison Commercials Ltd provided excellent service and support during the ordering and delivery process for our new Volvo-FMX trucks. We have a comprehensive mine ventilation system in place, but the Volvos’ Euro 6 emissions also complement our air quality standards,” reports Alwyn. Alwyn adds, “The Volvos are being used to bring one tonne bags of ballast into the salt mine, as part of a permanent stability operation. Each FMX can carry 12 tonnes and the pair can empty a curtainside trailer at the surface in one run. Once underground, the Volvos are then unloaded and the material is used like large building blocks, in areas previously excavated, to guard against any future roof movement.” The FMXs will not accrue a high mileage and for extra safety levels, the pair are fitted with under cab fire suppression units, extra shielding around the turbochargers and a double pole insulator. Alwyn concludes, “We looked at several different truck marques before ordering the Volvos. I was impressed from the outset at Volvo’s build quality, whilst the ground

clearance figures seemed perfect for the hard surfaces and uneven terrain that characterise our mine operations. In the past we’d used ex-military vehicles that were converted for our operations, but it’s safe to say that our drivers love the new Volvos.”

VOLVO TRUCKS Martin Tomlinson Head of Media Volvo Trucks Mobile: +44 (0) 7775 938063 E-mail: martin.tomlinson@volvo.co

The Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co. Ltd has put two Volvo FMX 6x6 rigids into operation, where they will operate almost exclusively 460m below ground (Photos: Volvo Trucks)

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steinexpo 2020: steinexpo goes digital

GEOPLAN GMBH Iffezheim | Germany

View of the former exhibition center of steinexpo 2017. (Photos: Geoplan)

When the gates open for the 11th international demonstration trade fair in August of the coming year and a new „steinexpo” season is ushered in, it will mark something special in several respects – because this will also mean „30 years of steinexpo“. A lot has changed since the trade fair premiere in 1990: the show is enjoying ever greater acceptance by the market and the industry, and nearly all market leaders have already registered for steinexpo 2020, more than a year before it starts. Growing visitor numbers, more and more national and international exhibitors and innovative, larger machines have transformed the face of steinexpo as much as new digital developments. While nobody had even dreamed of communicating with a mobile phone in 1990, it is now commonplace to record videos at a trade show and share them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Geoplan team is also moving with the times and has allowed the trend towards digitisation to flow into their work on the upcoming event. And this means that there are some exciting new developments that interested parties can already experience now.

From old to new – the steinexpo 2020 website The new steinexpo 2020 website has been available to exhibitors, visitors and interested parties from the beginning of this year. It is presented in a visually

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pleasing, modern design, along with some new features. The informative news section, which contains important press releases and news even before the fair starts, provides you with everything you need for reporting on the demonstration trade fair. The „Registration and Conditions“ page provides exhibitors with information about the area, entrance fees, hall areas and other applicable fees, while visitors can read the pricing terms and conditions on the „Tickets“ page. The admission tickets for the show can be purchased from January 2020 via the new, digital „online ticket portal“, although tickets can still be bought at the steinexpo while the trade fair is already taking place. In doing so, the Geoplan team is responding to the steadily growing interest and the increasing number of visitors who want to avoid long queues at the ticket booths. As of October this year, exhibitors will be able to book everything they need for their trade fair appearance via the Exhibitor

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NEWS & REPORTS A look at the website of the steinexpo 2020 shows the clear design (Photos: Geoplan)

WhatsApp-Business broadcast

Service Centre, or ESC for short. The new list of exhibitors listing exhibitors after registration has new search and filter options compared to previous years, by means of which, for example, exhibitors can be displayed by nomenclature. You also have access to a lot of information about the past event, photos and impressions of steinexpo 2017 as well as facts and figures on the new website. The new website allows exhibitors as well as visitors to easily access all important information before and during the trade fair at any time, and to get attuned to the unique, practical demo show.

This is one of the new offerings mentioned above. Starting immediately, the organisers of steinexpo 2020, Geoplan, offers all interested parties the opportunity to receive up-to-the-minute news and information about the trade fair directly on their smartphones. WhatsApp-Business is not only intended to generate a steady flow of information in advance, but also to provide information about important events, as well as planned demos and demonstrations during the trade fair. To benefit from this information channel, interested parties only need to save the phone number +49 (0) 157/35 74 02 68 on their smartphone to automatically receive all news about steinexpo 2020 via the WhatsApp-Business broadcast.

steinexpo and social media In addition to the WhatsApp-Business broadcast and following the digitisation trend, there are also other media formats for steinexpo 2020. The Facebook and Twitter profiles regularly share information such as the status of the ever-changing exhibition grounds. In addition to these platforms, the visually impressive trailer for the upcoming steinexpo can also viewed on the organiser’s YouTube channel. The keyword „visual“ is particularly important in the latest social media project of Geoplan – Instagram. Recently, impressive images of all the events of the steinexpo organiser, especially the demonstration trade fair, have been shared with their followers via this medium.

steinexpo is represented on these social media channels (Photos: Geoplan)

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NEWS & REPORTS Analogue vs. digital Even a cursory glance at the upcoming steinexpo already shows that the trade fair will be the “must-do“ of the raw and building materials industry in the coming year. The great interest on the part of exhibitors and visitors speaks for itself. You can build up your excitement about what‘s going to happen with digital trends, trendsetting technologies and new products right up to the start of the trade fair.

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

GEOPLAN GMBH Tel: +49 (0)7229 606-30 info@geoplanGmbH.de

The current spatial layout of steinexpo 2020: Many areas have already been booked or reserved. (Photos: Geoplan)

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steinexpo 2020: THINK BIG! – A future-oriented project with many facets

THINK BIG! The live action of the VDMA „for next generation technicians and professionals“ will be supported for the fourth time by the hands-on steinexpo demonstration exhibition. (Photos: jis/gsz)

September 2019: As a major event showcasing the raw materials and building materials industry, the 11th steinexpo in the quarry of the Mitteldeutsche Hartstein-Industrie AG (MHI) in Homberg/ Nieder-Ofleiden from 26 to 29 August 2020 brings together representatives from the application industry presenting their technical expertise in the field. At the same time, this exhibition with its emphasis on live demonstrations is a platform that offers young prospective jobseekers a unique insight into this potential professional world. The initiative launched to support this The initiator is the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) and their appeal is: Join THINK BIG!. With this campaign, the VDMA supports companies in attracting young trainees. Merely handing out a flyer alone no longer suffices. This is why activityoriented ways are chosen to educate young people about training and study opportunities outside the mainstream – which tends not to focus on technical occupations. Special industry fairs offer perfect docking points for such individual experiences. This is all the more true for a practical demonstration exhibition such as the steinexpo, that will provide the THINK BIG! student initiative its fourth platform at the eleventh occasion of the event.

Fun with technology is conveyed first hand At the career guidance events on the mornings of 27 and 28 August 2020 in the trade fair quarry, young people are given the opportunity to experience how fascinating and exciting technology and the corresponding professions can be at suppliers to the industry or the users of their products and services. The trade fair organiser Geoplan GmbH and the VDMA professional association for construction equipment and building material machinery expect around 600 students in grades 8 to 12 with their teachers to take part in the steinexpo THINK BIG! events. They are shown around the entire trade fair in small groups and get exclusive inside information from exhibiting companies who have entered their names in the THINK-BIG! host list of steinexpo on which technical and commercial career opportunities they can choose from,

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Mixed programme: The reception, catering and film screenings will be followed by a tour of the exhibition and visits to exhibitors in groups. (Photos: jis/gsz)

provided that they opt for relevant training or study. This next generation of potential technicians and professionals will be accompanied, informed and coached by trainee guides from the participating companies. These companions, who are only a few years older but already knowledgeable in their fields, like to chat with the guests from the (vocational) school entrusted to them and tell them of their personal practical experience as well as how their path to their chosen career progressed. They encourage their guests to climb into the cab of one of the construction machinery on exhibit, to marvel at the technical operating concepts in the simulator using the joystick, to try out the simple controls of a modern treatment plant, to take part in the quiz and to take part in the quiz and to experience the adventure of small technical tasks such as soldering, bending, turning, etc. The feasibility of other highlights in the THINK BIG! concept envisaged in the current plan is being investigated, because in the quarry „safety first!“ is even more important than at other more classic trade fair venues.

Mixed programme: The reception, catering and film screenings will be followed by a tour of the exhibition and visits to exhibitors in groups. (Photos: jis/gsz)

Exhibiting companies of steinexpo 2020, who in the past were engaged as „THINK BIG!“ partners, will again assume this active role. As a premium conceptual partner of the trade fair, the Federal Association of Mineral Raw Materials, MIRO, is also a supporter of the campaign. MIRO will take on an important role as a mediator between users and equipment suppliers. Important knowledge is conveyed via an interactive quiz in an informal light-hearted way , at the end of which attractive prizes are awarded. Other exhibitors are invited to also get involved in order to better reflect the breadth of career opportunities in the raw and building materials industry. In addition to this large joint campaign to reach the next generation of technicians and professionals, the long-standing trade fair initiative to invite kindergarten groups and school classes from the region remains an integral part of the outreach activities of the trade fair organiser Geoplan GmbH.

Great experiences for little people: Day-care and student groups from surrounding communities have been welcome visitors to the trade fair for many years. (Photos: jis/gsz)

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NEWS & REPORTS Pleasing interim status It is still one year before the next trade fair starts and about 75 per cent of the available exhibition space has already been booked. According to the organisers, all market leaders are represented, both in the construction machinery sector and in the processing sector. But apart from that, not only is the filling up of the outdoor spaces at an early high level, but the status of the large pavilion bookings is also very promising. Of course, when you visit the steinexpo.de website, you can get an overview of the list of registered exhibitors.

GEOPLAN GMBH Tel: +49 (0)7229 606-30 info@geoplanGmbH.de

Great experiences for little people: Day-care and student groups from surrounding communities have been welcome visitors to the trade fair for many years. (Photos: jis/gsz)

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Schachtbau Nordhausen and Bauer together at the MiningForum

BAUER Aktiengesellschaft Schrobenhausen | Germany

The booth shared by Schachtbau Nordhausen and Bauer at the specialist exhibition of this years’ MiningForum in Berlin. (Photo: Christian Bedeschinski/DMT)

Berlin, Germany – The MiningForum, which takes place every two years, brings together decision makers, experts and specialists from the industry together for in-depth dialog. In their lectures, renowned speakers address relevant issues in the national and international commodity market. Alongside this, the specialist exhibition offers companies a platform to present their products and services. The conference was first hosted by DMT in 1991, „in Kelbra which was close by and supported by SCHACHTBAU NORDHAUSEN GmbH,“ reminisces Managing Director of Schachtbau, Michael Seifert (second from the left). The 15th meeting of the MiningForum took place on June 27 and 28 in Berlin. Several representatives from various companies belonging to the BAUER Group, including SCHACHTBAU NORDHAUSEN GmbH, were there: Leonhard Weixler (left), head of the Maritime Technologies department at the BAUER Maschinen GmbH and chairman of the DeepSea Mining Alliance talked about exploration and mining mineral resources in the deep ocean in his plenary address. „Germany has an exploration license in the Indian Ocean for ore and will be able to rise again into the global sphere of copper producers. Our approach is in line with the highest standards in terms of environmental

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sustainability and, due to the minimal energy requirements in extraction, it fits into the picture of a viable future for mining,“ explained Leonhard Weixler. His introductory speech was very well received by the audience. Lars Roesler (right), BAUER Technologies South Africa, moderated a lecture block on the topic of mining and transport which also included a speech by Schachtbau project manager Danny Bodenstab on changing the headframe at shaft V in Sondershausen. In 2018, Schachtbau Nordhausen was commissioned with the

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NEWS & REPORTS The booth shared by Schachtbau Nordhausen and Bauer at the specialist exhibition of this years’ MiningForum in Berlin. (Photo: Christian Bedeschinski/DMT)

design and construction of the new 38 m high and approx. 240 t heavy steel headframe. Services also included dismantling the old headframe, demolishing and rebuilding the shaft head. Furthermore, SCHACHTBAU NORDHAUSEN GmbH, BAUER Maschinen GmbH, BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH and BAUER Resources GmbH shared a joint booth at the

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

About SCHACHTBAU NORDHAUSEN Group Innovation, versatility and reliability – these are what the SCHACHTBAU Group companies represent. We offer our customers a comprehensive range of products and services in the business areas of mining works, plant engineering, mechanical engineering, structural steel and construction works. With well over 900 specialists and executives in Germany alone, our company has a solid foundation from which to offer the right products and services to all of our customers. Since 1898, our committed employees from different specialist areas have ensured that the traditional company from Nordhausen has developed into a Group that is known beyond Germany‘s borders. Our company has been a part of the BAUER Group, an international construction and machinery manufacturing concern, since 1992. Technology-oriented thinking shapes our actions and has led to many respected and also often to patented solutions throughout our company‘s history. We therefore see ourselves as a modern technology company, whose range of products and services is accompanied by inhouse planning and design services, innovation-oriented production in state-of-the-art factories in Nordhausen, and professional construction site and assembly processes with their own specialists and executives. More information at www.schachtbau.de .

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specialist exhibition. „The event provided us with the ideal platform to show that we, as a group, can offer each and every customer in the mining sector a comprehensive package due to our knowledge, services, products and equipment,“ summarized Michael Seifert.

About Bauer The BAUER Group is a leading provider of services, equipment and products dealing with ground and groundwater. With over 110 subsidiaries, Bauer can rely on a worldwide network on all continents. The Group’s operations are divided into three forwardlooking segments with high synergy potential: Construction, Equipment and Resources. Bauer profits enormously from the collaboration of its three business segments, enabling the Group to position itself as an innovative, highly specialized provider of products and services for demanding projects in specialist foundation engineering and related markets. Bauer therefore offers suitable solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, such as urbanization, the growing infrastructure needs, the environment, as well as water, oil and gas. The BAUER Group was founded in 1790 and is based in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria. In 2018, it employed about 12,000 people in around 70 countries and achieved total Group revenues of EUR 1.7 billion. BAUER Aktiengesellschaft is listed in the Prime Standard of the German Stock Exchange. More information can be found at www.bauer.de.

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

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Bauer remediates railway embankments

BAUER Aktiengesellschaft Schrobenhausen | Germany

DB Netz AG commissioned Bauer to remediate a total of three railway embankment. (Photo: BAUER Group)

Vilseck, Germany – Deutsche Bahn has announced that it is investing around EUR1.6 billion in Bavaria this year to improve the quality of the rail network. From April, the line between Neukirchen near Sulzbach-Rosenberg and Vilseck was also remediated. Railway line 5060 is a branch line of the Nuremberg-Schwandorf line which branches off at Neukirchen in the direction of Weiden. Tilting technology – a function which allows the trains to run faster – and freight trains have not been allowed on the line since 2016 because the old line could no longer safely handle high speeds or heavy loads. With the remediation of the approximately 11 km section of track between Neukirchen and Vilseck, the line has now been modernized and the tracks have been extended. BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH was commissioned by DB Netz AG to remediate a total of three railway embankments. While the line was closed completely, around 42,000 m² of individual Mixed-in-Place (MIP) panels were manufactured. “This is very unusual and a first for us,” said Stefan Ferstl, project manager at Bauer Spezialtiefbau. To carry out the work in MIP method, Bauer obtained permission from Deutsche Bahn to conduct operational testing due to the company‘s high safety standards. “We were able to implement this method of using the existing soil directly as aggregate for the required concrete pillars

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for the first time in a railway embankment.” Overall, around 2,700 individual panels were manufactured on three different embankments. In order to keep to the tight schedule and to get the line up and running again as soon as possible, six teams worked on the drilling, each with two rigs for the day and night shift. They also worked on public holidays and a weekend. A RTG RG 27, an RG 25 and two RG 19 rigs as

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NEWS & REPORTS well as a BAUER BG 24 were used. To further stabilized the embankment, approximately 50,000 m² of geogrid was laid and around 10,000 t of cement and 180 t of flow agent were used – another logistical challenge. Bauer started its work mid-May and was able to finish on schedule by July 10 – a complete success for the project team led by Stefan Ferstl.

DB Netz AG commissioned Bauer to remediate a total of three railway embankment. (Photo: BAUER Group)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

About BAUER Spezialtiefbau Group BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, the original parent company of the BAUER Group, has been a major driving force in the development of specialist foundation engineering. It carries out all of the customary processes of foundation engineering, primarily for excavation pits, foundations, cut-off walls and ground improvements on a worldwide basis. In doing so, BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH works closely together with their over 50 subsidiaries and branches across the globe. Regional networks around the world allow for the quick and flexible application of machines, teams and expertise. Bauer Spezialtiefbau offers their customers individual, creative and economical specialist foundation engineering solutions for demanding construction projects, from planning through to execution. More at bst.bauer.de . About Bauer The BAUER Group is a leading provider of services, equipment and products dealing with ground and groundwater. With over 110 subsidiaries, Bauer can rely on a worldwide network on all continents. The Group’s operations are divided into three forwardlooking segments with high synergy potential: Construction,

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Equipment and Resources. Bauer profits enormously from the collaboration of its three business segments, enabling the Group to position itself as an innovative, highly specialized provider of products and services for demanding projects in specialist foundation engineering and related markets. Bauer therefore offers suitable solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, such as urbanization, the growing infrastructure needs, the environment, as well as water, oil and gas. The BAUER Group was founded in 1790 and is based in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria. In 2018, it employed about 12,000 people in around 70 countries and achieved total Group revenues of EUR 1.7 billion. BAUER Aktiengesellschaft is listed in the Prime Standard of the German Stock Exchange. More information can be found at www.bauer.de.

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

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Foundation piles for the Elbtower reach record depth

BAUER Aktiengesellschaft Schrobenhausen | Germany

After its completion, which is planned for 2025, the Elbtower will be the tallest building in Hamburg at a height of 244 m. (Photo: BAUER Group)

Hamburg, Germany – Hamburg is setting new standards in urban design and sustainability with Europe’s biggest inner-city development project to date. Since 2001, the HafenCity district, which is close to the historic Speicherstadt area, has been a project of superlatives. Built on a former harbor and industrial area covering a total of 157 ha, the project is planned to be completed in the early 2030s. It will consist of more than 7,500 apartments for around 15,000 residents as well as office and service locations for over 730 businesses and up to 45,000 employees. In addition, it will include an expansive park with a tobogganing hill, an enclosed shopping center with movie theater, cultural and educational institutions, hotels and leisure areas. In January 2017, the opening of the Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) in the west of HafenCity was a first highlight. In the eastern area, the Elbtower is planned as the concluding project. At 244 m, it will be the tallest building in the Hanseatic city and the third tallest high-rise in Germany after the Commerzbank Tower and the Messeturm (trade fair tower) in Frankfurt am Main. The Elbtower is situated between the bridges over the river Elbe and will feature an observation deck with a spectacular view over Hamburg at the top. In addition, it will provide office, retail and

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gastronomy areas, a hotel, a boarding house, co-working spaces, fitness and wellness areas, and a children’s play area. Furthermore, around 600 parking spaces and a boat storage will be available. A restaurant at a height of 200 m is being discussed.

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In August 2019, Bauer Spezialtiefbau installed the initial test piles with a depth of up to 111.4 m and a diameter of 1,850 mm. (Foto: BAUER Group)

Completion of the Elbtower is planned for 2025; ground will be broken in 2021. In preparation, BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH was commissioned by SIGNA Real Estate Management Germany GmbH with the execution of comprehensive load tests using test piles built specifically for this purpose. Because the ground surface near the river Elbe has a low load-bearing capacity as a result of the deep, cohesive soil stratum, the structural load must be transferred to the subsoil, which has deeper, loadbearing soil stratum, to prevent long-term settlement of the building. To this end, in August the initial test piles were installed with a depth of up to 111.4 m and a diameter of 1,850 mm – the longest piles ever to be executed in Germany. “The load tests with the test piles will allow us to analyze the ground behavior and structural load in order to determine the most economical foundation,” says Andreas Wedenig, project manager at Bauer Spezialtiefbau. “Two of our test piles will be subsequently integrated in the finished building. Two are only for testing purposes.”

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The test piles for the Elbtower are slurry-stabilized largediameter bored piles, installed using the Kelly method. In this process, the drill tools are attached to a telescopic Kelly bar. The ground is incrementally dissolved and brought to the surface. The procedure is typically carried out with the help of a steel casing pipe that is placed in the ground beforehand. Due to the huge pile depths required, however, the pipe work was foregone as much as possible. Instead, slurry stabilization was used. With this method, only the excess fluid pressure prevents the walls of the bore hole from collapsing. After reaching the planned drilling depth, the sand is removed from the suspension and a reinforcement cage is built. Subsequently, cement is filled into the bore hole from the bottom to the top, pushing the suspension to the top of the bore hole. It is then pumped out for re-use. The unique part of this project is that the pile test is carried out near the base of the pile using an Osterberg cell. This is a hydraulic loading device that is built into the reinforcement cage, where it loads the pile from below. “The actual foundation works are planned to begin in 2020; then more than 100 of these large-diameter bored piles will be created. The length, diameter, material,

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formation and placement of the piles can vary according to the results of the load tests. That means that the longest foundation piles could still beat the current record of 111.4 m,” explains Andreas Wedenig in conclusion.

Since 2001, the HafenCity district, which is close to the historic Speicherstadt area, has been a project of superlatives. (Photo: BAUER Group)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: About BAUER Spezialtiefbau Group BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, the original parent company of the BAUER Group, has been a major driving force in the development of specialist foundation engineering. It carries out all of the customary processes of foundation engineering, primarily for excavation pits, foundations, cut-off walls and ground improvements on a worldwide basis. In doing so, BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH works closely together with their over 50 subsidiaries and branches across the globe. Regional networks around the world allow for the quick and flexible application of machines, teams and expertise. Bauer Spezialtiefbau offers their customers individual, creative and economical specialist foundation engineering solutions for demanding construction projects, from planning through to execution. More at bst.bauer.de . About Bauer The BAUER Group is a leading provider of services, equipment and products dealing with ground and groundwater. With over 110 subsidiaries, Bauer can rely on a worldwide network on all continents. The Group’s operations are divided into three forwardlooking segments with high synergy potential: Construction, Equipment and Resources. Bauer profits enormously from the

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collaboration of its three business segments, enabling the Group to position itself as an innovative, highly specialized provider of products and services for demanding projects in specialist foundation engineering and related markets. Bauer therefore offers suitable solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, such as urbanization, the growing infrastructure needs, the environment, as well as water, oil and gas. The BAUER Group was founded in 1790 and is based in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria. In 2018, it employed about 12,000 people in around 70 countries and achieved total Group revenues of EUR 1.7 billion. BAUER Aktiengesellschaft is listed in the Prime Standard of the German Stock Exchange. More information can be found at www.bauer.de.

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

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Andreas “Besi” Beseler erkrankte 1992 an Multiple Sklerose. Sein Leidensweg war lang und voller Höhen und Tiefen, dies ist er auch heute noch (mehr zur Lebensgeschichte von Besi »). Der Grundstein von Besi & Friends wurde im Jahre 2013 gelegt, als Besi nach Kanada flog, um über 3.800 Kilometer mit dem Rennrad durch Kanada zu fahren. Mit seiner Tour durch Kanada wollte er anderen Erkrankten Mut und Hoffnung machen. Besi fand Sponsoren, Interessenten und Unterstützer, die für jeden gefahrenen Kilometer einen Geldbetrag spendeten. Es kamen insgesamt über 26.000 Euro zusammen. Durch diese Aktion wurden immer mehr Menschen auf ihn aufmerksam und schlossen sich ihm an. Die Gemeinschaft wurde immer größer und so waren es schon bald nicht nur Menschen mit Multiple Sklerose, sondern auch mit Rheuma, ALS, Diabetes, Querschnittslähmung, Morbus Crohn, Morbus Bechterew und anderen Erkrankungen. Heute sind es über 1.200 Menschen in ganz Europa, die im Trikot von Besi & Friends Rennrad fahren, laufen oder schwimmen.

Wen wollen wir unterstützen?

Bis 2018 wurden insgesamt mehr als 320.000 Euro an die Nathalie-Todenhöfer-Stiftung gespendet, die sich für MS-Erkrankte einsetzt. Dieser Betrag kam durch Sponsorengelder, Unterstützer und Besi & FriendsVeranstaltungen zustande.

Wie wollen wir helfen?

Je größer die Gemeinschaft wurde, desto größer wurde der Wunsch nach einer festen Basis und einer gewissen Struktur. Nur so kann mitbestimmt werden, für wen und welche Förderung in Frage kommt. “Als Stiftung können wir ganz anders auftreten,” sagt Besi. Auch Sponsoren hätten mitgeteilt, dass sie sich stärker engagieren würden, wenn es eine eigene Stiftung gebe. Der Anstoß für eine eigene Stiftung war gegeben und so beschlossen Besi, Christian Schierhorn und Markus Schönherr Ende 2018 eine Stiftung zu gründen.

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An die Stiftung können sich Menschen wenden, die durch neurologische Erkrankungen oder Autoimmunerkrankungen in finanzielle Nöte geraten sind und Therapiemaßnahmen benötigen, die von den Kassen nicht bezahlt werden.

Die Unterstützung können zum Beispiel therapeutische Maßnahmen, Umbauten am Haus, Anschaffungen von Fahrzeugen, Hebelifte, Rollstühle oder andere notwendige Dinge sein. Nähere Informationen unter: https://stiftung.besiandfriends.de/

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