Green, fuel-saving solutions prompt Thailand's order
for Kalmar E-One+ RTGs
Kalmar Industries on-going programme of investment in
research and development into environmental improvement and fuel efficiency has
helped win an order for six E-One+ rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for
Thailand's LCMT Company Ltd.
The new 6+1 wide and 1-over-6 high units will feature
Bromma spreaders, Kalmar's Smartrail® autosteering and container position
verification technology, and Remote Machine Interface (RMI) for machine
monitoring, maintenance tasking and reporting. The cranes are due to be
delivered by March 2009.
The cranes were purchased as part of LCMT's plans to
expand its terminal operations at the Port of Laem Chabang in response to
higher cargo volumes. The terminal operator currently employs six Kalmar E-One
RTGs, which feature competitive maintenance, significant fuel savings and
reduced downtime.
The ever-pressing desire of Kalmar's customers to save
more on increasing fuel costs remains a crucial topic. Kalmar will outfit
LCMT's E-One+ RTGs with a Variable Speed Generator (VSG) to reduce both energy
consumption and pollution. VSG systems optimise engine use by determining
whether the crane needs increased power for heavy lifts or little power when
idling.
Henry Tan, RTG Sales Director, Kalmar South East Asia,
comments on the partnership the two parties share:
"Kalmar is very enthusiastic about extending
its relationship with LCMT and proud to be able to offer cutting-edge and
market leading solutions to customers in Asia.
"Laem Chabang Container Terminal 1 Limited -
LCMT's owner - has also sought reliable solutions from Kalmar, taking into
operation five Kalmar RTGs featuring AC drives, which require hardly any
maintenance. The terminal operator's request further emphasises its commitment
to operational efficiency and the environment."
The newly launched Kalmar E-One+ has built upon the
success of its predecessor. Advances in its design, such as enhanced overall
quality, easier maintenance and faster assembly on site, make it the ultimate
reliable, proven solution for operators who need to achieve high productivity
with minimum environmental impact.
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Kalmar is a global provider of container
and heavy duty materials handling equipment, automation applications and
related services. It is the world's leading supplier of cargo handling
equipment to ports, terminals and intermodal facilities.
Every fourth container or trailer
transfer at terminals around the world is handled by a Kalmar machine. The
company also supplies a wide range of machines to demanding industrial
customers for applications as diverse as handling steel and paper to shunting
road trailers at distribution hubs.
Kalmar is also leading the way in port
automation applications with its application of unmanned container handling
technology, on-board smart features and remote maintenance products developed
in co-operation with customers and partners.
Kalmar's product range is complemented by
a large range of value added services such as maintenance contracts and fleet
management. Production plants are situated in Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands,
Malaysia, China and the USA. Kalmar's net sales were EUR 1.343 billion in 2007.
Kalmar is part of Cargotec Corporation,
the world's leading provider of cargo handling solutions, which are used in
local transportation, terminals, ports, distribution centres, and ships. In
2007, Cargotec's net sales were EUR 3.018 billion. Cargotec's class B shares
are listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. |
