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SUPPLIERS REPORT MTU Powers First XEMC Mine Trucks to be Exported from China Diesel engine suppler Tognum MTU reports that Rio Tinto recently commissioned a fleet of Chinese-manufactured haul trucks at one of its iron ore mines in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The 230-metric-ton-capacity trucks, built by Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Corp. (XEMC), are powered by MTU 16V 4000 C11 mining engines provided to XEMC by MTU Hong Kong, a Tognum Group subsidiary. MTU said the 16V 4000 C11 produces 2,300 bhp (1,715 kW), and can operate in the harshest of mining conditions. Features include common rail fuel injection, double-walled fuel lines, carbon scraper pistons and oil system security filters. "The working conditions at Pilbara may be the toughest in the world, with extremely high temperatures and a challenging natural environment," said Neil Coney, general manager for fleet strategy and delivery, Rio Tinto. "The trucks we use on site must be able to withstand such harsh conditions and deliver the best fuel economy possible. Because our reliability and fuel economy standards are very high, we insisted on the MTU Series 4000 engine for each truck. It was amazing to see XEMC produce four trucks that can meet our strict requirements within one year." The MTU engines will be supported by MTU Detroit Diesel Australia, the distributor for MTU engines in that country. and tunneling industries. MRS operates 12 offices on six continents, and is headquartered in Goodwood, Ontario, Canada. MRS' product lines include the FLEXCOM, MultiCOM, INsite, Helian, Solarian, Centrian and FloSonic brands. Its latest 146 E&MJ; • APRIL 2013 innovations include the Helian Underground Safety Solution. Established in 1971, PBE was acquired by private equity firm Prairie Capital V and private investment group Vierville Capital in 2011. In 2012, PBE acquired mine communications supplier Minecom. With the acquisition of Minecom, PBE established a new entity in Australia (PBE Australia Pty. Ltd.) as part of its expansion plan within the Asia Pacific region. www.e-mj.com