Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. has announced a series of investments that, over the next four years, will significantly enhance the company’s position as the leading manufacturer of products and solutions for the global mining industry. The company will produce a full range of mining shovels, ranging from a 125-ton model through to an 800-ton model.
Caterpillar has selected its manufacturing facility in Aurora, Ill., for initial production of the new product range and is conducting a study of additional production sources in other parts of the world. In early 2011, Caterpillar will begin pilot production of the new 125-ton class shovel.
The first commercial shovels produced in Aurora are expected to be available later in 2011. The larger shovels are planned for commercial availability beginning in 2013 and through 2014.
This range will give customers a direct match for loading Caterpillar’s industry leading mining trucks — from the 100-ton class 777F through the 400-ton class 797F. The Aurora facility also produces Caterpillar’s largest wheel loaders, which are an alternative method for loading mining trucks.
The company is also accelerating previously announced capacity expansion plans for trucks in Decatur, Ill., with additional capacity expected to come on line beginning in 2011. The expansion in Decatur will increase truck capacity at the facility by nearly 30 per cent. Decatur produces Caterpillar’s largest mining trucks, including the flagship 797F series truck, which has a maximum capacity of 400 tons.
In addition, Caterpillar plans to increase capacity for 60- and 100-ton trucks at its existing manufacturing facility near Chennai, India. The capacity expansion would more than double truck production capabilities in India. The expansion for its 100-ton 777D and 60-ton 773E trucks in India should be completed by early 2012.
Combined, the long-term shovel development program and added truck capacity represent investments of nearly $700 million in Caterpillar mining products through 2014.
Caterpillar is also updating the status of its new electric-drive mining trucks. The company currently has pilot units of its 345-ton 795F AC truck at customer sites for final evaluation, with commercial production set to begin in late 2010. Initial interest in the new Cat 795F AC trucks has been strong, and the company has increased its planned build rate for 2011 by more than 40 per cent to meet demand in all major mining markets throughout the world.
In early 2012, the company also plans to produce pilot units of the 793F AC truck with a 240-ton payload. Both the 793F AC and 795F AC will complement Caterpillar’s full range of mechanical drive trucks.
www.cat.com
Glasvan Great Dane
Glasvan Trailers Inc. have introduced Etnyre “Falcon” Live Bottom Trailers and Etnyre Heavy Haul Detachable Trailers, their newest product lines to the Ontario trailer market.
Founded in 1898 in Oregon, Ill., Etnyre builds all types of equipment for the road construction industry including asphalt distributors, chip spreaders, hot product tankers, heavy haul detachable trailers and live bottom trailers.
Glasvan Trailers, which is the Ontario dealer for Great Dane, Landoll & Chaparral Trailers and Capacity Shunt Trucks has been located in Mississauga Ont. since 1982 and is now the exclusive distributor for Etnyre “Falcon” Live Bottom Trailers and the Etnyre Heavy Haul Trailers.
The Etnyre “Falcon” Live Bottom is a new twist on a proven design. Featuring a 42-inch-wide product belt, which is free of fasteners and cross slats, it can be replaced in a matter of hours, not days. The exclusive chain system has a total capacity rating of 100,000 pounds and features a long life lube free design. The sidewalls of the Etnyre “Falcon” are made of tough 10-gauge Abrasion Resistant Steel and feature a steeper wall angle to prevent product bridging and tunneling, as well as standard Thurmax HD insulation.
The Etnyre Heavy Haul Detachable Trailers can be custom built to the customer’s requirements. Models from 35 to 100 tons are available with an endless supply of options. The Paver Special trailer is geared to the construction industry and features a tapered front section for an extremely low load angle. As well, the rear deck is covered in heavy-duty apitong with a low angle-loading ramp to allow the owner to load various different machines in one load instead of two or more trips.
www.glasvangreatdane.com
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