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BKT SOLUTIONS FOR THE MINING SECTOR

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With their rocky and uneven surfaces and rough terrain, mines are a real challenge for the machines operating in this sector and above all for the tires fitted to them. It is therefore essential for operators to be able to count on resistant and reliable products that can withstand cuts and tears. This guarantees a prolonged product life cycle, while also providing traction and stability. Replacing a tire due to damage or other problems would mean not only new investment, but would also impact on productivity. That is why BKT wished to pay particular attention in developing tires suitable for this type of application, studying them closely in minute detail. BKT's contribution to the mining sector: the EARTHMAX range

The tires in BKT's EARTHMAX range are designed for the toughest operations. It is a broad range of radial solutions designed to facilitate the best possible ground load distribution for dump trucks, wheel loaders, dozers, and graders. All EARTHMAX tires are distinguished by their All Steel structure which provides resistance to the casing and so against impacts. These are essential features when faced with particular obstacles on the ground which could expose the tire to serious risk of puncture or damage to the casing. In particular, this range includes three models which, thanks to their large size, are particularly suitable to handling mining operations under the toughest conditions. EARTHMAX SR 46 is fitted to rigid dump trucks which operate in rocky environments such as mines. Specifically designed to transport heavy loads, this tire guarantees a high level of resistance to cuts thanks to its casing with a steel belt. Thanks to the specific design of the tread with blocks and grooving on the circumference, it guarantees reduced damage to the surface of the product and improved performance on bends. EARTHMAX SR 45 is also designed for rigid dump trucks and has a specific design of blocks and a deeper tread, which guarantees the product an extended life cycle. EARTHMAX SR 53, classified L-5, has been designed for loaders operating in difficult conditions. The tread consists of a compound which is particularly resistant to cuts. In addition, it is designed to offer extraordinary self-cleaning properties, which facilitate the expulsion of stones and other foreign bodies.

The EARTHMAX tire range has been specifically designed to withstand the stress of the rough terrain typical of quarries and mines

Giant tires

In response to market demand, BKT has launched a Giant version of EARTHMAX SR 46 for rigid dump trucks operating at mines, dams and large worksites. This solution is available in the largest size which BKT has ever made: 33.00 R 51. With a diameter of over three meters, this tire weighs 2,400 kg. The addition of a new Giant size is a strategic choice for BKT, since it makes it possible to satisfy the needs dictated by new trends in the sector. CM

jInDAL StAInLESS LIMItED ELEVAtES rAjEEV GArG AS HEAD OF SALES

Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Rajeev Garg as the Head of Sales. In his new role, he will oversee domestic as well as international sales functions for the Company. In his earlier role as Head – Domestic Sales, Mr. Garg was responsible for Domestic Sales and Distribution. Key focus areas for his new role will include formulating and implementing strategies for growing business in domestic and export markets, including segments like Railways, White Goods, Auto, Industrial Fabrication, Building & Construction, Pipes & Tubes, Transportation, Infrastructure, Nuclear & Marine applications, and institutional sales. Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, Mr. Abhyuday Jindal, said, “Given Rajeev’s impressive track-record at Jindal Stainless, his experience will be pivotal to the Company’s growth during its current expansion phase. From market development to topline growth, we’re looking forward to harness more value for the Company and its customers in both domestic and international markets. I look forward to his leadership in propelling our growth into the next orbit.” Mr. Garg carries with him over 24 years of relevant and rich industry experience, and has been associated with Jindal Stainless for the last ten years. Under his stewardship, the Company has successfully achieved market penetration in several end-user segments in India. Mr. Garg holds a Bachelor’s degree in Technology and Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and is an MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research. CM

Cement prices soften in August led by a steep 6% drop in the prices in the eastern region

After increasing prices till the end of the June 2021 quarter, Indian cement companies were unable to sustain the trend in subsequent months. In August 2021, the all India average cement price fell by nearly 3% to Rs 328 per 50 kg from the previous month led by a steep 6% drop in the prices in the eastern region. Prices fell by 1-3% in the remaining regions. Intense competition and the monsoon were key reasons for weak price trend. In the eastern region, increased capacity of existing big players, rising price of sand, and weak demand from the state governments led to the steepest fall in prices in August. It is estimated that between FY22 and FY23, 44% of the incremental capacity of India’s cement industry will be in the eastern region. This shows the rising competitive intensity in the region. Analysts point out that demand has been fairly stable in August. They expect a year-on-year double digit growth in volume for well-placed cement companies for the September quarter. Given the low base in the previous year, the all India average cement price was 5.6% higher than the year-ago level. As the monsoon period recedes and demand improves materially, companies are likely to increase cement prices in September and subsequent months to deal with rising input costs. Given the low base in the previous year, the all India average cement price was 5.6% higher than the year-ago level. As the monsoon period recedes and demand improves materially, companies are likely to increase cement prices in September and subsequent months to deal with rising input costs. CM

Press release

Rashesh Mody SVP Monitoring and Control Rashesh Mody SVP Monitoring and Control

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AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, announced today that it will be making its Operations Control solutions available as a single subscription for the first time. This redefines the industrial software experience, going beyond HMI and SCADA, enabling industrial organizations of all sizes to develop collaborative workforces, scale effectively, and optimize operations for agility and efficiency. From IIoT architectures and cloud-driven remote edge management to multi-site supervisory control, AVEVA™ Operations Control software will be available via a flexible user-centric model, through the AVEVA™ Flex Subscription program in three core packages: Edge, Supervisory and Enterprise. These core solutions provide all the necessary tools for plant, field, control room, and enterprise teams to drive actionable information, collaborate effectively, and accelerate operational excellence. The program also offers access to add-on functionality with AVEVA Manufacturing Execution, and AVEVA Insight for advanced AI and workflow management. AVEVA’s new Operations Control software subscriptions now allow end customers to use all of its products, the way they want to use them. AVEVA Operations Control offers an infinite range of possibilities for companies to connect operations and workers via the cloud, web and mobile to drive efficiency through collaboration and standardization. It delivers supervisory, visualization, collaboration, and analytics software in a single combined subscription providing unlimited access to actionable information. Every team, whether on the plant floor, in the control room, or operating across the enterprise, is empowered to do more, in collaborative alignment. Customers can build a reliable foundation towards operational excellence with AVEVA Operations Control. AVEVA offers the first single subscription program on that market that spans edge-to-cloud solutions for plant operations. The AVEVA Flex subscription program is designed to provide access to the entire AVEVA portfolio – enabling customers to flexibly drive sustainable growth. It allows companies to achieve a faster return-on-investment, removing traditional barriers to software adoption and revolutionizing the purchase and consumption of industrial software. The subscription model enables simplicity in license purchasing, usage and management – aiding organizational digital transformation. In the FY21 fiscal year, AVEVA recorded strong subscriptions growth as businesses sought access to transformational technology on a flexible, agile basis. According to ARC Advisory Group, subscription-based models are predicted to grow at a pace nearly four times that of traditional software over the next five years in the industrial automation markets. Craig Resnick, Vice President at ARC Advisory Group commented: “ARC anticipates that the subscription model growth rate will be significantly higher than the traditional licensing model growth rate for purchasing HMI/SCADA solutions going forward. This shift towards the subscription model is driven by a number of factors, including the market seeking single converged solutions, such as HMI/SCADA and asset performance management, that deliver great flexibility together with edge-to-cloud integration, a capability that AVEVA can deliver today as part of its AVEVA Flex subscription program.” Rashesh Mody, SVP Monitoring and Control, AVEVA said: “Our solution is enabling teams in different physical locations to organize their operations, collaborate, and leverage vast internal knowledge. Most importantly, customers can now accelerate their digital transformation journey through one simple, agnostic subscription package.” "Industrial organizations are increasingly aiming to utilize technology environments that will provide them with a comprehensive view of their field, control room and enterprise operational facilities. With AVEVA Operations Control they can now view end-to-end processes with an unlimited offering through the edge, enterprise and supervisory core functions,” Mody added. "With AVEVA Operations Control available via the AVEVA Flex subscription program, channel partners can now offer outcome-based solutions and services to their customers. AVEVA’s offering is unique because it enables simple and flexible pricing – allowing our channel partners to differentiate themselves in the market and stay ahead of the competition," said Kerry Grimes, Head of Global Partners at AVEVA. CM

AVEVA Launches Comprehensive Operations Control Software through Game-Changing userCentric Flexible Model

New Offering Delivers Industry-First Mix of Cloud, OnPremise and Hybrid Solutions to Enable Companies to Optimize Software Investments and Maximize Value

Ahmad Al-Sa'adi, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, Aramco Peter Herweck, CEO, AVEVA

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Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, and AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, have today announced their intention to form a strategic alliance. Focused on driving sustainability in the region through digital transformation, the partnership will help enable AVEVA to establish their largest digital hub, with an R&D capability, in the Middle East, headquartered in Saudi Arabia. This partnership will represent a significant investment for AVEVA which is also looking to create up to 300 high skill new jobs in the Kingdom by 2030.

This transformative and groundbreaking partnership is designed to foster a working relationship between the two companies in the deployment of various digital technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Management. AVEVA and Aramco aim to work together to unlock the benefits of these technologies in line with the Kingdom’s move towards industrial sustainability. One of the key focus areas of the partnership would be to utilize digital technologies to support the development and implementation of blue hydrogen and decarbonization facilities in Saudi Arabia in line with the Kingdom’s energy transition strategy. Another area in which the companies intend to work together is in the implementation of cutting-edge predictive analytics technology across Aramco’s operating facilities. This would be one of the largest deployments of such technology in the region and the main goal is to further improve the reliability, performance, and safety of Aramco’s operation.

A key offering for customers in the region through this new hub is intended to be AVEVA’s trademark Digital Twin technology which combines asset design and predictive analytics in order to create a fully integrated, real-time data visualization center that reveals functional insights, unlocks efficiencies, and identifies new pathways to optimize performance. The new hub, through its R&D capability, would contribute to enriching Saudi Arabia’s knowledge economy incorporating world-class research at prominent universities across the Kingdom.

Commenting on the initiative, Ahmad Al-Sa’adi, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, Aramco, said “One of the key pillars for realizing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 is Digital Transformation. Digital technologies have the potential to accelerate the transformation of the industrial sector and drive it towards more efficient and sustainable operations. Establishing partnerships with leaders in industrial digital software, such as AVEVA, is one of the main elements in our digital transformation strategy and we believe will help us realize our mission of leveraging digital solutions to deliver tomorrow’s energy more sustainably, efficiently, and safely. The regional hub that would be established by AVEVA would contribute to Aramco’s ‘In Kingdom Total Value Add’ (IKTVA) program goals and will facilitate Saudi Arabia’s path to realizing the benefits of a digital economy.”

AVEVA’s CEO Peter Herweck also commented, “AVEVA is proud to be working with Aramco towards an agreement to facilitate its digital transformation journey. Through this partnership the vision of our companies is to play a fundamental role in industrial sector decarbonization within Saudi Arabia and the delivery of its sustainable goals, bringing capabilities to optimize every aspect of the value chain with sophisticated imaging, data analytics and deep-learning technologies that this initiative would bring. Through this initiative AVEVA aims to contribute to creating job opportunities in the Kingdom and throughout the Middle East region.” CM

AVEVA and Aramco plan to partner to realize key Sustainability Goals through Digitalization

Partnership would leverage digital transformation to support Saudi Arabia’s Energy Transition and expand its knowledge economy