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JUL 2015

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For more than 35 years, the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) has linked mining companies with providers of mineral equipment, technolo- gy and services (METS). Despite the global mining downturn, which has hit Australia particularly hard, AIMEX 2015 will again be a one-stop shop for the industry through the showcasing of the latest trends, innova- tive solutions and newest technologies. With companies in the mining space seeking to optimize operations and maxi- mize productivity in the most cost-effec- tive manner, the focus of AIMEX 2015 at Sydney Showground from September 1-4 will be on innovation and technology in mining. Most exhibitors will focus on achieving these aims through operational and cost efficiencies, automation, technol- ogy and innovations. AIMEX organizers Reed Mining Events said that, by June 30, more than 400 exhibitors had confirmed their participa- tion, utilizing about 25,000 m 2 (about 269,000 sq ft) of floor space. Company Director Robbie Clark said, "Although the mining industry has tightened considerably, we are pleased with the initial response and this goes to show that AIMEX is still consid- ered to be a significant industry event. "The downturn has seen most compa- nies involved in the mining industry cut back on spending and as a result, a number of the major mining OEMs, such as Caterpillar, Komatsu and Joy, will not be represented this year, but there will still be many large OEMs and METS companies present with very impressive displays." These include Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Cummins, Caltex, Eaton, Mobile Conveying Systems and Putzmeister, Flexco, Altra Industrial Motion, Duratray International, Haver & Boecker, Herrenknecht, SEW EURODRIVE, Hexagon Mining, SIEMAG TECBERG, ThyssenKrupp, TOMRA Sorting, and Voith Turbo. Other exhibitors include Anshan Heavy Duty Mining Machinery Co., ASG- CO Conveyor Solutions, Banlaw, Becker Mining Systems, BMT WBM, Cavotec Australia, Chemgrout, Enerpac, Hofmann Engineering, Kal Tire, KAMAG, LONGI Magnet, Manitou, Marco, Modular Mining Systems, Panalytical, Scheuerle, SKF Australia, THIELE, Transmin and Vayeron. Clark said early interest from attendees had also been strong with more than 1,100 pre-registered by the end of June, which was tracking somewhere between the pre- interest shown in 2011 and that in 2013. Reed Mining Events is aiming for 10,000 attendees in 2015, slightly down from the attendance in 2013. "As well as the exhibition, there will be an educational aspect through a series of seminars presented by industry experts who will also focus on optimization and produc- tivity," Clark said. "There will also be infor- mative demonstrations by many of the exhibitors, while the event will also feature an industry dinner, and the previously pop- ular Meet the Buyer program returns this year. "As in previous events, there will again be a strong international presence with companies from Germany, China, USA, Canada, Spain, Chile, Denmark, Poland, France and South Africa in attendance on the exhibition floor. Their presence indi- cates that AIMEX is still recognized overseas as an important event for the mining indus- try in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region," he added. Technology is the Focus The global mining industry continues to be challenged by lower commodity prices, increased economic volatility and rising production costs, with finding improve- ments and cost-savings in production even more pertinent. Global suppliers of conveyor solutions and mechanical power transmission sys- tems, Flexco (stand 1711) and the SEW- EURODRIVE Group (stand 1311) understand the impact of utilizing innova- tive products and services to enhance the production performance of mine sites and will be exhibiting a number of these at AIMEX 2015. Flexco said its new H-Type Service Advantage Cartridge Primary Cleaner is acknowledgment of this reality, incorporat- ing the H-Type Primary Cleaner with the 50 www.coalage.com July 2015 a i m e x 2 0 1 5 p r e v i e w AIMEX Links Mining and METS B Y J O H N M I L L E R , A U S T R A L I A N E D I T O R AIMEX organizer Reed Mining Events expects 10,000 attendees at the Sydney, Australia-based show in 2015, slightly down from 2013's numbers. Just before this issue went to press, Reed announced that more than 400 exhibitors had reserved floor space so far.

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