3M—Booth 536
3M is an innovation company that never stops inventing. Its culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies, resulting in thousands of ingenious products that make life better. Product categories: chemicals, communications equipment, electrical equipment and supplies, maintenance (vehicles, tools, cleaners, chemicals), roof supports/ground control equipment, safety equipment, welding equipment and sealants. www.3m.com/mining/us
5DT—Booth 615
5DT (Fifth Dimension Technologies) makes operators safer, more productive and less destructive using advanced training tools that have been optimized on mining sites around the world for the past 15 years. 5DT’s Training Solution consists of the following elements: Training Simulators, Pre-simulators, Computer Based Training (E-learning) and Visualizers. 5DT will showcase its SimCUBE simulator base system, a 360° high-resolution wrap-around display system that offers a realistic view of a virtual coal mine, while accommodating several trainees simultaneously. This versatile system can be used to train operators of continuous miners, shuttle cars, roof bolters, longwalls, scoops and L.H.Ds. It can be reconfigured for training on a different machine in less than 3 minutes.
www.5dt.com
AFL—Booth 731
AFL connects you to products and services to help you install and maintain fiber optic communications and sensing systems in mines. AFL is a vertically integrated manufacturer of communication products for harsh mining environments. Its products include fiber optic cable, fiber management panels, optical connectors, fusion splicers and fiber optic test equipment. The Light Brigade, a division of AFL, also provides fiber optic training classes that focus on design, installation and testing techniques in above and below ground mining environments.
www.aflglobal.com
AirFlow Catalyst Systems—Booth 330
AirFlow Catalyst Systems offers diesel exhaust emissions control systems. Systems include EZDoc—a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), and EZCat and MinNoCat—emissions control systems for diesel engines that remove CO, HC and diesel particulates in one combined unit, eliminating expensive controls and minimizing downtime (no replacing paper filters). Key benefits include high performance at low temperatures, reduced capital expenditure, operating cost and efficient operations. EZCat and MinNoCat are listed by MSHA. Ideal for heavy duty mining equipment and stationary generators.
www.airflowcatalyst.com
American Mine Research—Booth 830
Located in Rocky Gap, Va., AMR has been a safety product designer and manufacturer in the mining industry for more than 35 years. AMR’s product line includes tracking and communication systems, mine monitoring systems, ground monitors, electronic circuit breakers, smoke sensors, track switch warning, gas sensors, multi-gas sensors, traffic warning lights, cable fault detectors, speed sensors, tip switches and circuit breaker remote racking systems. AMR will showcase its new wireless mine net mesh tracking and communication system, circuit breaker remote racking system, multi-gas sensor, smoke sensor and track warning switch. www.americanmineresearch.com
American Mining Insurance Co.—Booth 1037
American Mining Insurance was founded in 1989. Its comprehensive offerings include workers’ compensation insurance as well as general liability, automobile and umbrella coverage to mining and mining-related operations. As American Mining Insurance has grown and expanded geographically, it has become a preferred provider of insurance to many within the mining and aggregate industries.
www.americanmining.com
Anglo American—Booth 343
Anglo American’s metallurgical coal business is the second largest Australian and third largest global export metallurgical coal producer, with extensive coal mining interests in Queensland, New South Wales and Peace River in British Columbia, Canada. Anglo American is committed to creating value from coal safely and responsibly, growing its business through its attractive multibillion dollar project pipeline and investing in its local communities. Together Anglo American is building the leading global mining company with extensive resources, unshakeable values and unlimited potential. It strives to achieve gender diversity within its workforce. www.angloamerican.com.au
Arva Industries—Booth 1030
Arva Industries is a world leading producer of high capacity, low profile cranes for underground mining operations. Arva carriers offer “pick and carry” capacities for fast field service. Adding boom tip hydraulic power will transform Arva mining crane into a multi-function, everyday use machine with maintenance tools including work platforms, rock breakers, bolters, scalers, luffing booms, winches and more.
www.arvaindustries.com
Axis—Booth 145
Axis offers efficient, responsive and cost-effective engineering services that are innovative and tailored to its clients’ requirements. Engagement models include onsite/offsite and offshore teams that are highly experienced. Axis offers a global presence that facilitates quick solutions and rapid applications for clients worldwide. Prompt, pertinent and proactive service. Inquire about risk-shared models and how Axis can meet your ROI objectives. Test and compare our capabilities with a pilot project.
www.axis-inc.com
Becker Mining America—Booth 221
Becker Mining America is a full service, global provider of electrical and mechanical controls. The portfolio of products include longwall and power distribution equipment, pump controls, section power centers, belt power centers, 5-35kV switchgear, motor control centers, VFD (low and medium voltage), capacitor banks, fixed and mobile substations, explosive/flame proof controls and rectifiers. Customized programming, communications, tagging and tracking, collision avoidance, as well as on-site field contracting services are provided. Manufacturing, sales and service facilities are located in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Canada, Mexico and South America. www.smcelectrical.com
Betek Tools—Booth 108
Betek is a manufacturer of wear parts made from tungsten carbide. It also develops carbide solutions for protection against wear. Its production program offers tool systems for more than 10 fields of application. The emphasis is placed on mining and tunneling, road construction, foundation drilling and the recycling industry. Betek’s complete range of products is produced at the company’s factory in Aichhalden, Germany.
www.betek-tools.com
Brookville Equipment—Booth 115
Brookville is an original equipment manufacturer of customized battery- and diesel-powered transportation and haulage equipment for the underground mining and tunneling industries worldwide. Its product portfolio includes rail-mounted low-height locomotives, personnel carriers, maintenance and support vehicles, and rubber-tired scoops, tractors, and articulated and four-wheel steer units. Brookville vehicles feature options such as the original Jackwalker and Liftwalker on-board re-railing systems, remote control and retractable couplers for improved safety and efficiency. With 95 years of experience manufacturing powered transportation vehicles, Brookville is dedicated to a collaborative process that meets customers’ specific needs.
www.brookvillecorp.com
CAB—Booth 132
For more than 40 years, CAB has been supplying the mining industry with high quality hangers and mine safety products. CAB hangers are designed to safely support all types of sensor, data, control, communication and electrical cables in above and below ground operations. CAB has greatly expanded its line of mine safety products in recent years. This includes products such as high-visibility streamers, markers, tubes, bags, apparel and rescue tag lines. CAB is also recognized as an industry leader for high-visibility aircraft cable and rope lifeline for emergency escape in underground mines. www.cabproducts.com
Caterpillar—Booth 423
All over the world, Cat equipment, systems and technologies are meeting the demands of longwall mines. Cat delivers its customers’ system of choice, from low to high seam heights, for the longest longwalls and highest production demands—all controlled and supported by intelligent automation. Cat works alongside its customers, doing its utmost to protect the health and safety of miners, and helping them mine efficiently and productively. And it provides the broadest line of equipment in the industry—backed by the infrastructure and support network to serve every mining region in the world.
www.mining.cat.com
Cavotec USA—Booth 923
Cavotec is a global engineering group that enables industries worldwide to improve productivity, safety and sustainability. Cavotec delivers power transmission, distribution and control technologies that form the link between fixed and mobile equipment in the ports and maritime, airports, mining and tunneling, and general industry sectors. All design and manufacture of Cavotec systems takes place at its nine Centers of Excellence. Through a strong emphasis on quality and innovation, Cavotec engineers are capable of providing durable solutions to industry operators throughout the world. Working closely with customers and industry bodies, Cavotec looks to develop long-term relationships that drive projects forward and help improve safety, efficiency and sustainability at a vast diversity of applications worldwide.
www.cavotec.com
Certified Laboratories—Booth 930
Certified Laboratories is a leading manufacturer and worldwide supplier of lubricants, EPA-registered fuel quality assurance programs, and dust and corrosion control products. Its lubrication specialists partner with customers to increase reliability, reduce production down time, operating costs, and design and drive proactive maintenance initiatives.
www.certifiedlabs.com
Chain Connection—Booth 220
Chain Connection distributes JDT mining chain, JDT chain connectors, JDT lifting points, and hydraulic valves and transducers used in longwall mining systems as well as engineered products for bulk material handling chain conveyors.
www.chain-connection.com
Chemstream—Booth 226
Chemstream provides products and services for client’s water treatment and dust suppression needs. As the region’s premier distributor of chemicals and dispensing systems, Chemstream offers effective products and equipment for the mining and municipal industries. In light of continued, stringent federal and state water and air-quality regulations, Chemsteam’s NSF International certified staff can offer solutions geared toward performance, efficiencies and savings. Chemstream’s operations are located in southwestern Pennsylvania and include an on-site chemical laboratory, manufacturing facility, warehouse and complete transportation fleet.
www.chemstream.com
Civil & Environmental Consultants—Booth 837
CEC is comprised of scientists and engineers who are recognized for delivering integrated and innovative engineering, ecological and environmental solutions to benefit all sectors of the mining industry. CEC is organized around multi-disciplinary Industry Consulting Groups to provide and share knowledge, design solutions and expertise in civil/site engineering, environmental services, ecological services, waste management and water resources. CEC has completed a wide variety of projects for the mining industry, ranging from the design and permitting of refuse disposal areas, to water treatment studies, and to assessing ecological resource impacts due to longwall mining. www.cecinc.com
Coal Age—Booth 1
With more than 16,000 readers, who are decision-makers at the mine sites, Coal Age is considered the voice of the coal industry. Coal Age manages and produces Longwall USA. Monthly, the magazine publishes technical information on coal mining and processing. www.coalage.com
Coal People—Booth 110
Coal People features stories about individuals, companies and not-for-profit organizations that highlight the positive side of a much-maligned industry, which has remained strong despite ongoing economic and regulatory challenges. CPM also enables buyers and sellers of equipment and supplies to develop new business opportunities. www.coalpeople.com
Cobra America LLC—Booth 925
Manufacturer of Depreux conveyor belts: piled, solid woven, straight warp and steel cord; GORO mechanical fasteners and accessories; MOSSIER vulcanizers; TRANSCO conveyor belts; and INDI conveyor belts. www.cobraamerica.com
CobraCo Holdings Pty. Ltd.—Booth 128
CobraCo Holdings was established to commercialize a range of patented cable carriers in more than 25 differing industries. The “Linear Link” project began in 2005, aimed at the underground mining industry. The company’s founders saw a need in the market for a better system to protect the many cables running underground to enable the function of the main equipment to produce coal and other minerals for the mining operation to be successful. The founders saw the need to gain back the some time needed to keep underground mines mining, not constantly maintaining. www.cobracolink.com
Conflow Inc.—Booth 141
Conflow offers a wide range of quality mining products and services that include belt line dust suppression systems, water filter systems, sprays, pressure control products, belt cleaners, impact beds and a unique design of skirt sealing. Also new to Conflow is a portable handheld ash monitoring device and a belt friendly tracking roller. www.conflowusa.com
The Cypher Co.—Booth 932
Longwall hose and fitting specialists. Shield-to-shield hose assemblies with EZ OUT hose fittings and extraction tool. Special corrosive resistant end fittings available for H2S mine conditions. Complete longwall hose and adapter packages from pump station to tailgate. Crossovers, monorail, stageloader, face conveyor, pressure, return, water and air. Fitting types Staplelock (regular and super), Slimline, Slimlok, SKV, SSKV & Vic Groove. Measured 50’ O/A coupled assemblies on wooden reels or coiled – hose ID cleaning – pressure testing – gauges – flow meter panels – monorail filter panels – water manifolds – shield hose and adaptor kits – custom adaptors – weld blocks – ball valves for wash down with safety knob handles – super ball valves with padlock handles. Hydraulic operated, cartridge mounted automatic lube systems for roof bolters, scoops and shield movers.
www.cyphercompany.com
Damascus—Booth 431
Damascus has more than 30 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of personnel carriers and rock dusters for the underground mining industry. Its MSHA-approved diesel carriers and battery powered carriers have capacities from two to 14 people. Various options are available including wet brakes, fire suppression, differential lock, 4WD and more. Damascus also builds MSHA permissible 72V battery powered vehicles for two to seven men. Damascus vehicles are compliant to West Virginia and Pennsylvania regulations and there is a model for every mine condition from mines as low as 24 in. to 6 ft or taller. www.damascuscorp.com
Dan Post Boot Co.—Booth 845
John Deere Mining Boots meet ASTM safety standards and keep feet warm, dry and comfortable. Built to withstand all of the punishment a miner can dig up without giving up comfort. A great selection of pull-on and lace-up boots that will meet your needs. Made by Dan Post Boot Co., authorized by John Deere Licensee. www.danpostboots.com
D’Appolonia Engineering—Booth 835
For more than 50 years, D’Appolonia has provided civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering services to the mining industry including design and permitting of site development for mining operations. D’Appolonia developed a design and construction manual for MSHA on coal refuse disposal facilities. The manual includes recommended practices for evaluating and mitigating impoundment breakthrough potential into underground mines. D’Appolonia has developed and deployed geophysical surveys, remote sensing, exploration and instrumentation programs, and analytical models of mine subsidence for longwall, room-and-pillar, highwall and auger mine activities. www.dappolonia.com
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA—Booth 340
Geovia, known as Gemcom Software prior to its acquisition in 2012, is part of Dassault Systemes, the 3D Experience company. Dassault Systemes provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. The group brings value to more than 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries. As part of Dassault Systemes, Geovia leads the way in delivering tomorrow’s innovations in modeling and simulation and is home to mining solutions including Surpac, GEMS, Minex, Whittle, MineSched, PCBC, Hub and InSite. www.gemcomsoftware.com
Dry Systems Technologies—Booth 542
DST is an industry leader in diesel engine emissions and after treatment technologies. It is an environmentally friendly company and its No. 1 goal is to make diesel engines run cleaner. DST specializes in the development of clean, safe and MSHA compliant upgrades for existing engines, complete re-power of diesel powered mining and construction equipment and complete power-packages for new machinery builders. DST also offers machine upgrades including full-machine rebuilding capabilities and an original equipment manufacturer line of new machinery.
www.drysystemstech.com
DSI Underground Systems—Booth 104
DSI offers a complete product line for mining and tunneling, including roof bolts, plates, mesh, polyester resin cartridges, dust suppression products, steel ribs, liner plates and lattice girders. Each support system is custom tailored and professionally engineered to the customer’s specific application. DSI is committed to meeting customers’ needs and is continuously improving its products and services. DSI’s underground activities in North America include three manufacturing plants in Canada, six in the U.S., and one in Mexico. DSI has numerous distribution points in North America.
www.dsiunderground.com
Ducommun LaBarge Technologies—Booth 112
Ducommun LaBarge Technologies is a full-service EMS company, providing technology solutions for the underground and surface mining industries. Its specialized manufacturing capabilities include high-reliability PCBAs, ruggedized electromechanical assemblies, electric motors and motion control sensors and custom control systems. Its manufacturing services are backed by DFx, supply chain solutions, NPI, test and aftermarket services.
www.ducommun.com
Durable Documents—Booth 222
A printing service for safety/compliance documents and instructional/informational materials on virtually indestructible paper. Durable Documents have been tested to resist a range of corrosive chemicals to ensure documents hold up in any condition. Material can be written on to record critical data while keeping documents clean and legible. These printed pieces are water-proof, chemical-resistant and tear-resistant to endure almost anything at the workplace.
www.durabledocuments.com
EES Gear GmbH—Booth 120
EES Gear is a leading European consultant and engineering company for gears, gearboxes and drive trains. EES Gear supports its global customers with respect to project studies, feasibility studies, calculations, layout and design, assembly assessment and prototype testing of high torque applications. EES Gear also performs FMEA during the product development and root cause analysis in the event of failure. EES Gear supports the whole product development process from concept to tested prototypes in the mining, industrial and wind gearbox industry. EES Gear is the professional contact for global companies in all gearbox and drivetrain related questions. www.ees-gear.ch
Eickhoff—Booth 317
With the largest population of active longwall shearers worldwide, Eickhoff designs and manufactures four different models of Shearer Loaders in its SL series- SL 300, SL 750, SL 900 and SL 1000, to perform in various mining heights ranging from as low as 5.3 ft (1.6 m) up to 23.6 ft (7.2 m). Corresponding machine horsepower ranges from 1,650 hp to 4,000 hp. www.eickhoffmining.com
EnerSys—Booth 996
As a world leader in industrial battery and charger systems, EnerSys offers a wide breadth of products and innovative technologies. www.enersys.com
ESCO—Booth 434
ESCO is a global market leader providing highly engineered wear parts and solutions in ground engaging tools used in surface mining, underground mining, infrastructure development and industrial applications. This year is ESCO’s 100th year in business. ESCO acquired Advance Cutting Systems in September 2012 and now operates this location as ESCO Windber.
www.escocorp.com
Fairmont Supply Co.—Booth 707
Fairmont Supply is a recognized leader in materials management and is one of the largest multi-line industrial distributors in the United States.
www.fairmontsupply.com
Famur S.A.—Booth 1007
Famur Group is a leading producer of machines and equipment for underground mining. It specializes in complete automation of hard coal extraction process using longwall mining method, as well as in designing and manufacturing supervising control systems of underground exploitation of coal from the face to mine surface. Famur includes the manufacture and delivery of machinery and equipment for continuous handling and reloading of bulk materials, manufacturing of roadheaders as well as services in the field of engineering, erection and construction of various machinery for shaft winder towers and coal preparation plants. www.famur.com.pl
Fasing Group (K.B.P. Kettenwerk Becker-
Prünte Gmbh)—Booth 109
Fasing Group (including company K.B.P. Kettenwerk Becker-Prünte GmbH) is a leading producer of mining chains, flight bars and accessories. For 100 years, Fasing has supplied its products around the world providing high quality standards, good lead times and best customer service. www.fasing.pl
Fenner Dunlop Engineered Conveyor Solutions—
Booth 809
Fenner Dunlop Americas is a leading manufacturer of conveyor belting engineered specifically for longwall applications. Fenner Dunlop’s Mine Haul and Mine Flex underground belts deliver reduced cost, less downtime, higher profits and greater safety. Fenner Dunlop is committed to providing total conveyor service and solutions.
www.fennerdunlopamericas.com
Ferrit—Booth 332
Ferrit s.r.o. is a modern European company with worldwide presence. For more than 20 years, Ferrit developed a complete range of machinery and equipment dedicated to transportation in underground mines. Experience, R&D, manufacturing facilities, use of latest technologies, quality control and a global active sales team make Ferrit a strong and growing company. Ferrit’s monorail system for underground mine transportation is ideal under almost any topographical conditions, working in slopes of up to 30˚ and able to transport loads weighing several dozen tons. Ferrit produces complete machinery range for monorail transportation, including diesel-hydraulic and battery operated locomotives, lifting and manipulating machines. Ferrit also supplies rack and pinion rail systems with diesel hydraulic or electro hydraulic drives for heavy transportation in slopes of up to 40˚, as well as surface and underground rail locomotives and mining man riding chairlift systems. Among other important products, loading and dinting machines, rock crushers and other mining equipment. www.ferrit.cz
FKC-Lake Shore—Booth 1000
FKC-Lake Shore serves the underground heavy civil and mining industries throughout North and South America, offering design-build-install services for hoisting, elevator and vertical conveyance systems used to transport personnel and material. FKC-Lake Shore’s Field Services Division provides routine maintenance, inspections, wire rope NDT, and 24/7 emergency repair of electrical and mechanical systems. Products and services: hoists, skips, elevators, cages, vertical belts, headframes, sheaves, brakeman cars, controls, field services and wire rope NDT. www.frontierkemper.com
Flexco—Booth 331
Flexco maximizes belt conveyor uptime, productivity and safety by providing the world’s belt conveyor operators with efficient, safe products, services and solutions for mechanical splicing, belt cleaning, belt tracking and material transfer. Flexco is able to address almost any conveyor challenge—from slippage and spillage, to mistracking and wear and tear, to safety and environmental concerns. Even after a belt is up and running, Flexco ensures its products are delivering the performance needed for maximum productivity. www.flexco.com
FMC Technologies—Booth 901
FMC Technologies is a global leader providing material handling solutions for conveying, feeding, screening, elevating and mining controls of bulk product. FMC is committed to provide vibratory and conveying technologies with state-of-the-art controls, automation and information systems that improve performance and minimize operating cost. Whether it is performance optimization of existing systems or newly customized plants, FMC’s team of engineers and sales staff will provide efficient and cost-effective solutions.
www.fmctechnologies.com/materialhandling
Fuchs Lubricants Co.—Booth 409
Fuchs Lubricants, a large independent lubricant manufacturer, will display the latest products from its Solcenic line of longwall fluids. Known as a worldwide leader in longwall fluids, Fuchs’ Solcenic is synonymous with quality and performance. Fuchs will also display information on greases, gear lubricants and specialty items commonly used in the mining industry.
www.fuchs.com
GAI-Tronics/Austdac—Booth 146
GAI-Tronics, owned by Hubbell Inc., is focused on the communication needs of industrial markets, specializing in mining, while maintaining its commitment to the principles of quality and customer service. GAI-Tronics applies leading edge technology to solve the world’s most challenging communication needs, and is backed by the stability, reputation and financing strength of Hubbell, a leader in electrical and electronic products. Mining brands sold and serviced by GAI-Tronics are: FEMCO, AUSTDAC, DAC and MineDial. www.gai-tronics.com
Gates—Booth 725
Gates’s new iLokT coupling have been specially designed for longwall mining applications. Unlike problematic staple-lock coupling designs, iLok couplings can be quickly connected and disconnected by hand without any tools, special equipment, or training for maximum performance and safety.
www.gates.com/mining
GE Mining/GE’s Fairchild Mining Equipment—Booth 939
www.gefairchild.com
General Cable—Booth 133
General Cable has played a leading role in the design of mining cables for more than 80 years. Anaconda Brand underground and surface mining-grade cable solutions offer reliability, performance and protection. General Cable offers a complete line of mining cable for underground applications from longwall systems, shuttle cars and continuous miners, to surface mining operations from power shovels, drag lines and accessory equipment.
www.generalcable.com
GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance—Booth 101
GMS is a North American leader in underground and surface mine contracting focusing but not limited to underground maintenance and contracting. GMS has earned this reputation by upholding a commitment to safety throughout the company. It is GMS’ policy and strong belief that safety comes above everything else and this commitment to safety is the No. 1 responsibility of each and every employee. www.gmsminerepair.com
Godwin a Xylem Brand—Booth 733
Xylem is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem products include Godwin automatic self-priming Dri-Prime pumps, Godwin Heidra hydraulic submersibles, Flygt electric submersible pumps and related intelligent control systems for dewatering applications. The company is committed to delivering pumping solutions for fast-paced emergency situations, temporary rental or permanent installations, moving water, waste-water or industrial fluids. www.godwinpumps.com
Hafco Rock Dusters—Booth 432
Economically priced, Hafco Rock Dusters operate using compressed air, require no permissibility exams or certification. Hafco Rock Dusters have no moving parts and use a patented air-jet design. They are a solution for trickle and bulk dusting operations. Choose either a 55 gallon drum model (~550 lb of rock dust capacity) or a hand-held model for insertion into a bulk supply bag. Compressed air required as low as 20CFM. More than 400 ft of discharge. Hundreds are now in use throughout West Virginia/ Pennsylvania/Virginia. www.rockdusters.com
Hauhinco LP—Booth 309
Hauhinco provides water hydraulic solutions for the mining industry with products ranging from water hydraulic pumps, valves and components to complete systems. As an OEM in the mining industry for more than 100 years, Hauhinco is committed to providing quality, safety and availability.
www.hauhinco.com
HEF Groupe, USA—Booth 437
HEF Groupe provides sleeve bushings for the harsh conditions of mining applications. HEF bushings can be used in harsh applications of extreme shock loads, abrasion and corrosion applications and with little or no lubrication. Built to customer required sizing when possible. www.hefusa.net
Henkel Corporation (Loctite)—Booth 123
Backed by the Loctite brand, Henkel provides maintenance products to maintenance engineers in any mine or quarry. Henkel also offers maintenance training seminars. These in-plant seminars teach maintenance technicians how to solve the most common maintenance problems and prevent future breakdowns. www.henkel.com
HIIG Energy—Booth 741
A division of Houston International Insurance Group, HIIG Energy specializes in providing insurance protection to the mining industry. Above or below ground, and machine shops; HIIG has three P&C carriers that are all A-rated, two offer all lines of coverage. These include workers’ compensation, general liability, excess liability, business auto, property and inland marine. HIIG is also working on adding surety/financial assurance. Additionally, HIIG offers full pollution options.
www.hiig.com
Honeywell Safety Products—Booth 994
Honeywell Safety Products is a leading global manufacturer focused on PPE, providing safety solutions for all industries. Brands include Honeywell, Uvex, Miller, North, Howard Leight, Fibre-Metal, Salisbury and Oliver Boots. www.honeywell.com
Huesker—Booth 530
Huesker fire-retardant Minegrid was developed to help mine operators maximize safety and production by speeding up longwall recoveries and by providing stronger grids for rib support. Available in nine different strengths, three configurations and two coatings, Huesker Minegrid provides improved methods to increase safety and profits in mining operations worldwide. www.hueskerinc.com
Hydra-Tech Pumps—Booth 344
Hydra-Tech Pumps, a U.S. manufacturing company located in northeastern Pennsylvania, has been designing and building pumping solutions since 1977, giving them 35 years of experience and expertise. As a manufacturer of hydraulically driven submersible pumps and hydraulic power units, Hydra-Tech offers high quality, low lifetime cost products for a variety of pumping applications. Systems are designed to cover the widest range of applications including construction, OEM, municipal, petro-chemical, mining, marine utilities and government customers. To compliment these pumps, Hydra-Tech also designs and manufactures hydraulic power units that include open, sound attenuated and electric drive designs. www.hydra-tech.com
Immersive Technologies—Booth 943
www.immersivetechnologies.com
Industrial Service & Electronics—Booth 907
ISE has been providing the mining industry with underground longwall and continuous miner section VFD water booster pumps along with supply pumps, dewatering pumps, and VFD automated control packages for conveyor, pump, and fan projects since 1994. The patented pumps and controllers built by ISE use Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Human Machine Interface Displays to monitor and control the equipment’s activity. www.isemfg.com
3M—Booth 536
3M is an innovation company that never stops inventing. Its culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies, resulting in thousands of ingenious products that make life better. Product categories: chemicals, communications equipment, electrical equipment and supplies, maintenance (vehicles, tools, cleaners, chemicals), roof supports/ground control equipment, safety equipment, welding equipment and sealants. www.3m.com/mining/us
5DT—Booth 615
5DT (Fifth Dimension Technologies) makes operators safer, more productive and less destructive using advanced training tools that have been optimized on mining sites around the world for the past 15 years. 5DT’s Training Solution consists of the following elements: Training Simulators, Pre-simulators, Computer Based Training (E-learning) and Visualizers. 5DT will showcase its SimCUBE simulator base system, a 360° high-resolution wrap-around display system that offers a realistic view of a virtual coal mine, while accommodating several trainees simultaneously. This versatile system can be used to train operators of continuous miners, shuttle cars, roof bolters, longwalls, scoops and L.H.Ds. It can be reconfigured for training on a different machine in less than 3 minutes.
www.5dt.com
AFL—Booth 731
AFL connects you to products and services to help you install and maintain fiber optic communications and sensing systems in mines. AFL is a vertically integrated manufacturer of communication products for harsh mining environments. Its products include fiber optic cable, fiber management panels, optical connectors, fusion splicers and fiber optic test equipment. The Light Brigade, a division of AFL, also provides fiber optic training classes that focus on design, installation and testing techniques in above and below ground mining environments.
www.aflglobal.com
AirFlow Catalyst Systems—Booth 330
AirFlow Catalyst Systems offers diesel exhaust emissions control systems. Systems include EZDoc—a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), and EZCat and MinNoCat—emissions control systems for diesel engines that remove CO, HC and diesel particulates in one combined unit, eliminating expensive controls and minimizing downtime (no replacing paper filters). Key benefits include high performance at low temperatures, reduced capital expenditure, operating cost and efficient operations. EZCat and MinNoCat are listed by MSHA. Ideal for heavy duty mining equipment and stationary generators.
www.airflowcatalyst.com
American Mine Research—Booth 830
Located in Rocky Gap, Va., AMR has been a safety product designer and manufacturer in the mining industry for more than 35 years. AMR’s product line includes tracking and communication systems, mine monitoring systems, ground monitors, electronic circuit breakers, smoke sensors, track switch warning, gas sensors, multi-gas sensors, traffic warning lights, cable fault detectors, speed sensors, tip switches and circuit breaker remote racking systems. AMR will showcase its new wireless mine net mesh tracking and communication system, circuit breaker remote racking system, multi-gas sensor, smoke sensor and track warning switch. www.americanmineresearch.com
American Mining Insurance Co.—Booth 1037
American Mining Insurance was founded in 1989. Its comprehensive offerings include workers’ compensation insurance as well as general liability, automobile and umbrella coverage to mining and mining-related operations. As American Mining Insurance has grown and expanded geographically, it has become a preferred provider of insurance to many within the mining and aggregate industries.
www.americanmining.com
Anglo American—Booth 343
Anglo American’s metallurgical coal business is the second largest Australian and third largest global export metallurgical coal producer, with extensive coal mining interests in Queensland, New South Wales and Peace River in British Columbia, Canada. Anglo American is committed to creating value from coal safely and responsibly, growing its business through its attractive multibillion dollar project pipeline and investing in its local communities. Together Anglo American is building the leading global mining company with extensive resources, unshakeable values and unlimited potential. It strives to achieve gender diversity within its workforce. www.angloamerican.com.au
Arva Industries—Booth 1030
Arva Industries is a world leading producer of high capacity, low profile cranes for underground mining operations. Arva carriers offer “pick and carry” capacities for fast field service. Adding boom tip hydraulic power will transform Arva mining crane into a multi-function, everyday use machine with maintenance tools including work platforms, rock breakers, bolters, scalers, luffing booms, winches and more.
www.arvaindustries.com
Axis—Booth 145
Axis offers efficient, responsive and cost-effective engineering services that are innovative and tailored to its clients’ requirements. Engagement models include onsite/offsite and offshore teams that are highly experienced. Axis offers a global presence that facilitates quick solutions and rapid applications for clients worldwide. Prompt, pertinent and proactive service. Inquire about risk-shared models and how Axis can meet your ROI objectives. Test and compare our capabilities with a pilot project.
www.axis-inc.com
Becker Mining America—Booth 221
Becker Mining America is a full service, global provider of electrical and mechanical controls. The portfolio of products include longwall and power distribution equipment, pump controls, section power centers, belt power centers, 5-35kV switchgear, motor control centers, VFD (low and medium voltage), capacitor banks, fixed and mobile substations, explosive/flame proof controls and rectifiers. Customized programming, communications, tagging and tracking, collision avoidance, as well as on-site field contracting services are provided. Manufacturing, sales and service facilities are located in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Canada, Mexico and South America. www.smcelectrical.com
Betek Tools—Booth 108
Betek is a manufacturer of wear parts made from tungsten carbide. It also develops carbide solutions for protection against wear. Its production program offers tool systems for more than 10 fields of application. The emphasis is placed on mining and tunneling, road construction, foundation drilling and the recycling industry. Betek’s complete range of products is produced at the company’s factory in Aichhalden, Germany.
www.betek-tools.com
Brookville Equipment—Booth 115
Brookville is an original equipment manufacturer of customized battery- and diesel-powered transportation and haulage equipment for the underground mining and tunneling industries worldwide. Its product portfolio includes rail-mounted low-height locomotives, personnel carriers, maintenance and support vehicles, and rubber-tired scoops, tractors, and articulated and four-wheel steer units. Brookville vehicles feature options such as the original Jackwalker and Liftwalker on-board re-railing systems, remote control and retractable couplers for improved safety and efficiency. With 95 years of experience manufacturing powered transportation vehicles, Brookville is dedicated to a collaborative process that meets customers’ specific needs.
www.brookvillecorp.com
CAB—Booth 132
For more than 40 years, CAB has been supplying the mining industry with high quality hangers and mine safety products. CAB hangers are designed to safely support all types of sensor, data, control, communication and electrical cables in above and below ground operations. CAB has greatly expanded its line of mine safety products in recent years. This includes products such as high-visibility streamers, markers, tubes, bags, apparel and rescue tag lines. CAB is also recognized as an industry leader for high-visibility aircraft cable and rope lifeline for emergency escape in underground mines. www.cabproducts.com
Caterpillar—Booth 423
All over the world, Cat equipment, systems and technologies are meeting the demands of longwall mines. Cat delivers its customers’ system of choice, from low to high seam heights, for the longest longwalls and highest production demands—all controlled and supported by intelligent automation. Cat works alongside its customers, doing its utmost to protect the health and safety of miners, and helping them mine efficiently and productively. And it provides the broadest line of equipment in the industry—backed by the infrastructure and support network to serve every mining region in the world.
www.mining.cat.com
Cavotec USA—Booth 923
InfoMine USA—Booth 1005
InfoMine.com provides information on global mineral exploration and mining. Its CostMine division publishes Mining Cost Service, Coal Cost Guide, Mine & Mill Equipment Cost Guide, Equipment Cost Calculator and compensation reports. Mining Cost Service contains Cost Models for planning and info on costs for equipment, supplies, utilities and more. Mine & Mill Cost Guide/Equipment Cost Calculator lists capital and hourly operating costs of equipment. CostMine also sells Sherpa software engineering-based programs to estimate costs, and Apex for Economic Evaluation. InfoMine also can provide consulting services for various mining projects.
www.infomine.com
Innovative Utility Products—Booth 433
IUP manufactures the Fault Wizard, a compact and portable full-featured primary cable fault location system. With HVTDR (arc-reflection), Cycle Thump and DC Hi-Pot modes all in one unit. Both fault pinpointing and section isolation can be performed for power restoration. www.iupcorp.com
Innovative Wireless Technologies—Booth 838
IWT is a leading supplier of wireless, ad hoc mesh network solutions for critical communications and border and perimeter security applications. IWT also provides wireless engineering services, with expertise in systems engineering, modeling, software, hardware and lean manufacturing. Its ACCOLADE and SENTINEL high-performance communications and tracking systems provide voice and text communications and continuous tracking in one, easy to maintain system—a combination resulting in lowest cost of ownership. The SENTINEL mine rescue system offers communication capability that is easily installed, pre-configured, and able to operate within all of the conditions that rescuers might encounter. www.iwtwireless.com
Intermountain Electronics—Booth 127
Intermountain Electronics is a world-class company that designs, engineers and manufactures custom electrical distribution and control equipment for the mining industry. Its team of experts provides 24/7 service from three manufacturing facilities and five service facilities in North America, and two locations in Mexico. From simple breakers to complete longwall controls, IE provides a full range of equipment, engineering expertise and technical support. www.ie-corp.com
Jahnel Kestermann—Booth 201
Jahnel Kestermann specializes in the manufacture of speed reducers. The company also supplies spare parts for repair of various speed reducers in service. Jahnel Kestermann’s philosophy is to offer optimum solutions to the special requirements of the customer. www.rmwilson.com
Jennmar—Booth 401
Jennmar is a multi-national, family-owned company leading the way in ground control technology for the mining, tunneling and civil construction industries. Its mission is to enhance the safety and production levels of these industries by providing high quality products and services. Jennmar will continually strive to offer a complete package of state-of-the-art strata control options to meet customers’ needs. Jennmar continues to grow, but its focus will always be the customer. www.jennmar.com
J.H. Fletcher & Co.—Booth 1011
J.H. Fletcher has served the underground mining industry for more than 75 years. Since its founding, Fletcher has maintained a focus on equipment that enhances the safety of the work environment and increases productivity. Fletcher roof support is world renowned, including: mobile roof supports, narrow bolters designed for both low and high seams, panline bolters and passby bolters. Fletcher roof support is accompanied by an entire product line, including prime movers and can manipulators. Fletcher works directly with the customer to create custom machinery specific to the application and needs. www.jhfletcher.com
Joslyn Clark Controls—Booth 538
Joslyn Clark was recognized as a pioneer of innovation and quality when it was founded in the 1920s and continues this legacy with the introduction of the new 1140V contactor in 2013. The Joslyn Clark brand of products are trusted by its customers in their businesses and in some cases with their lives. The mining industry has some of the world’s harshest environments and Joslyn Clark is committed to offering products that ensure dependable productivity in these hazardous surroundings.
www.danaherspecialtyproducts.com
Joy Global—Booth 601
Joy Global is a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions. Through its market-leading P&H and Joy brands, Joy Global manufactures, markets and services original equipment and support parts for the surface and underground mining industries. Joy Global’s products and related services are used extensively for the mining of coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands, gold and other mineral resources. The Joy longwall system for the mine of the future incorporates the latest automation technologies to drive higher performance in longwall mining. Joy Global’s singular focus on mining, along with its innovative people and technology, and zero harm mentality, come together under a direct service model to assist longwall mining operators in achieving higher levels of production while lowering overall operating costs.
www.joyglobal.com
KH Controls—Booth 823
KH Controls’ products include intrinsically safe power supplies, LED and fluorescent face lighting systems, conventional and waterproof permissible connectors, and custom electronic solutions. Power supplies are approved in U.S. MSHA, ATEX and IECEx versions. www.khcontrols.com
King Shotcrete—Booth 445
King Shotcrete is a leading supplier of pre-packaged shotcrete, concrete, grouts and other cementitious products to the North American mining and construction industries. Its technical support staff provides expertise for the placement of shotcrete in mining and tunneling applications. King’s Minequip division supplies equipment for mixing and placing of shotcrete, concrete and grout products.
www.kingshotcrete.com
Konnx—Booth 836
Konnx has a line of high voltage cable couplers for surface or underground power distribution systems as high as 25,000 volts. The system features full phase segregation throughout the coupler that removes the possibility of a phase to phase fault. The company was started in 1994 and supplies electric couplers to both coal and metaliferous mines worldwide. Konnx North America is located in Denver, Colo.
www.konnx.net
Kopex S.A.—Booth 701
The Kopex Group offers solutions for underground and open-pit mining. It is a manufacturer and supplier of high class machineries and equipment (including among others: mechanized longwall systems, longwall shearers, powered roof supports, scraper and belt conveyors, road-headers, shuttle cars) as well as modern mining technologies (protective ecological coatings known under the name DURACHROM). Flexibility of the Kopex-Group orders according to individual requirements of the customer. The Kopex Group brings together the leading manufacturers of high quality machinery, equipment and modern technologies for mining.
www.kopex.com.pl
KSD Enterprises, LLC—Booth 927
KSD Enterprises designs, manufactures and supports methane exhausters. KSD has sold more than 350 exhausters to U.S. and offshore applications. The most unique feature is its engine fuel being free. It is self-fueled with low-quality methane from the exhaust stream. Coal mine benefits include increased safety for miners, increased production, and an income stream from the wasted CH4 energy.
www.ksdenterprises.com
KTSDI LLC—Booth 924
KTSDI provides competitive power train components for OEMs including custom on/off highway axles, transfer cases and wheel ends for the mining, heavy lift and material handling industries. KTSDI is proud to be the North American representative for Kessler axles, Mobil electronic steer bywire, Alfred Heyd tie rod ends and Neumeister hydraulic cylinders.
Lewis-Goetz and Co.—Booth 840
Lewis-Goetz continues to support the longwall mining industry as it has for more than 70 years. This strong support has been provided through the consistent, customized delivery of high quality hose, conveyor and fluid sealing products by our experienced, innovative and dedicated associates.
www.lewis-goetz.com
Line Power—Booth 815
Line Power is a leading producer of electrical power control and distribution products for mining, tunneling and dredging. Custom-designed equipment including longwall controls, substations, vacuum circuit breaker switch houses, power centers, pump and belt starters along with complete repair/rebuild/refurbish services to bring existing equipment up to modern standards. Featured at Longwall USA will be Line Power’s patented DownTimeSaver DTS feeder circuit protector and the MAVRiC magnetically-actuated vacuum circuit breaker. www.linepower.com
Longwall Associates—Booth 501
Longwall Associates is a growing global leader in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art longwall conveyor systems used in underground longwall operations for coal and trona extraction. Longwall Associates line of conveyor systems comprise an AFC, stageloader, crusher, tail piece and all ancillary components. Longwall Associates conveyor systems integrate to any design/type of shearer and roof supports. With OEM conveyors operating on three continents and in four countries, Longwall Associates conveyor systems are powered to perform and optimize production under any circumstance achieving success in a myriad of mining conditions. Custom designed and handcrafted with pride. www.longwall.com
Longwall Mining Services—Booth 114
Longwall Mining Services supplies specialized mining systems including cable handling and other effective solutions to the rigorous demands of the mining industry. The company will display Symboticware Mobile Equipment Monitoring Solutions: engine performance monitoring, vehicle location monitoring, emissions monitoring, production and maintenance monitoring, load weighing and predictive maintenance products. Longwall Mining Services also has electric motors, a range of other longwall products, and the Dubacco fire suppression system. There will be a drawing for Steelers tickets.
www.longwallminingservices.com
Longwall Services Inc.—Booth 905
Longwall Services is an American company specializing in products for the coal and glass industries. LSI is the only domestic producer of longwall cable handlers and is proud to offer a made in the USA product. LSI is excited to offer a new design for its side pull design in 2013. The new Gator Bretby features an inter locking patented design allowing use in either side or twin pull configurations. LSI also produces the ProRad shuttle car anchor, which protects shuttle car cables from premature wear and breakage. LSI is also the U.S. distributor for ATB Morley motors providing customer service and a large stock of replacement parts. Based in the U.K., ATB produces flameproof electric motors used on longwalls throughout the world. LSI is a leading manufacturer of glass cullet conveyors, bottle breakers, sinkers and sizers. Both industries benefit from the SMART Brush conveyor cleaner, which offers low maintenance and a self-adjusting feature. www.longwallservices.com
Manuli Hydraulics (Americas) Inc.—Booth 840
Manuli Hydraulics (Americas), part of Manuli Industrial, is active in the design, manufacture and sale of a wide range of hoses, connectors and machines for conveying power in high/very high pressure hydraulic circuits and fluids in refrigeration units. www.manuli-hydraulics.com
Martin Engineering—Booth 743
Founded in 1944, Martin Engineering makes bulk materials handling cleaner, safer and more productive. Martin Conveyor Products—belt cleaning systems, belt support structures, air cleaners, skirtboard seals, and belt training devices. Martin Flow Aid products including vibrators, air cannons, and railcar unloading systems improve recovery of bulk solids from storage or maintain movement of solids through a process. Martin factory-trained technicians specialize in field services including installation, maintenance, silo cleaning solutions and laser alignment surveys. Martin also offers three levels of FOUNDATIONS Conveyor training courses.
www.martin-eng.com
MasterFlo Pump—Booth 935
MasterFlo Pump is a leading distributor of pumps for a wide range of applications in the mining industry. Its product lines include American-Marsh, Aurora and Fairbanks Nijhuis vertical turbine and split case pumps, Moyno and Tarby progressing cavity pumps, Pioneer vacuum prime assist, self-priming and hydraulic submersible pumps and Versa-Matic air-operated double diaphragm pumps. MasterFlo also provides expert repair services that include diagnosis, preventative maintenance and complete rebuilding for these and many other manufacturers’ pumps.
www.masterflopump.com
Materion Brush Performance Alloys—Booth 920
Materion Brush Performance Alloys is the exclusive manufacturer of ToughMet. In the most contaminated, grease-starved conditions, bushings made from ToughMet last several times longer than conventional bronze or steel bushings, while causing virtually no wear on hardened pins. ToughMet increases equipment availability by extending maintenance cycles and eliminating unplanned repairs in applications that include track rollers and idlers; steering, drive and transmission components; bucket and boom joints; cable sheaves; lift cylinders; and other problem rotating or pivoting points. www.materion.com
Matrix Design Group—Booth 335
Matrix designs and develops safety and productivity technology for use in the underground mining industry. Its innovative and industry leading products include communications and tracking systems, mine atmospheric monitoring systems, belt control and proximity detection systems. Matrix’s advanced services division also specializes in mine automation and drive solutions, mine hoist controls, PLC programming, panel design and much more. For a live demo of the IntelliZone Proximity Detection system, visit the Matrix booth during the show. www.matrixteam.com
Matterhorn Footwear—Booth 441
Matterhorn is a premier boot brand serving one of the most critical industries in the world. It has been building boots for miners for more than 30 years. With safety toes, met guards, electrical hazard protection and patented technology like Tiger Tips, every boot meets or exceeds all ASTM standards. www.matterhornboot.com
Megator—Booth 831
Megator is a manufacturer of rugged mining and dewatering pumps including the Megator Sliding Shoe, Pumps 2000 America AODD, MLP Rotary Lobe and Salarollpump designs. Megator manufactures Dolphin and others for a variety of dewatering applications. www.megator.com
Mercia International Products Ltd.—Booth 840
Mercia International Products is a world leader in the manufacture and supply of staple adapters and staple ball valves used to connect hydraulic systems in underground longwall mining. Products are available in carbon and stainless steel ranging from DN06 (1/4 in.) up to DN89 (3-1/2 in.) and include the new DN76 (3 in.) 5,000 psi staple connection.
www.merciaint.co.uk
MESA—Booth 998
MESA is a full-service software and services provider for clients in the manufacturing industry. As an Autodesk Gold Partner for manufacturing, with a specialization in consulting, MESA provides solutions extending from pre- and post-sales support through consulting, training, implementation and customization services for clients who design and/or manufacture a wide variety of products. MESA’s consultants have gone through extensive training and have been certified by Autodesk.
www.mesa-cad.com
Micon—Booth 942
For 30 years, Micon has led the mining industry in polyurethane injection, roof control, stream grouting and water control, ventilation seals, stoppings and bulkhead construction, permanent refuge alternatives, pumpable cribs, pneumatic stowing, void fill, and specialty contracting services. Micon continually innovates and defines the next generation of technologies, and its expert contracting team takes pride in providing service, custom solutions and value.
www.miconmining.com
Midsun Specialty Products—Booth 917
Midsun Specialty Products is the manufacturer of MSP Industrial Wrap, a self-fusing silicone wrap that can insulate, protect, stop leaks, and conform to irregular shapes. MSP Industrial wrap has unlimited potential for the mining industry. It leaves no residue, protects against corrosion, and withstands -65°F to 500°F. www.midsunsp.com
Mine Site Technologies (USA) Inc.—Booth 515
Mine Site Technologies is a global leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of critical, high quality, solutions for mine communications, vehicle and personnel tracking, production optimization, and safety. Technologies include: ImPact-Underground Digital Communications & Tracking System; Tagging systems; VIP-Vehicle Intelligence Platform; VDV-Leaky Feeder Radio System; Wireless Mesh-mobile networks; ICCL – Integrated Communications Cap Lamp-Messaging and tracking; MinePhone VoIP wireless handset; PED-Personal Emergency Device: TTE (Through-The-Earth) and BlastPED-Remote blast initiation system. MST’s offices and service support centers are strategically located on six continents in the world’s primary mining regions.
www.minesite.net
Mohler Technology—Booth 118
Longwall mining motor manufacturing. Mohler also offers complete repair from basic maintenance to total rebuilding. From its facility in Boonville, Ind., Mohler serves industrial, mining and OEM customers from coast-to-coast. www.mohler.com
Nexans AmerCable—Booth 919
Nexans AmerCable is a leading manufacturer of high quality power cables for mining equipment. Its Tiger Brand cables are designed for longer service life through innovative designs, greater abrasion resistance and mechanical strength. Its commitment to the mining industry is supported by a team of mine-experienced field applications engineers who provide mine-site engineering, technical support, safety training and education on “best practices” in the proper methods of splicing and terminating high voltage mining cables. Tiger Brand cables are made at Nexans AmerCable’s manufacturing facility in El Dorado, Ark.
www.amercable.com
NIOSH—Booth 336
The Office of Mine Safety and Health Research mission is to eliminate mining fatalities, injuries and illnesses through research and prevention. It is a division of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program began in 1910 when Congress created the U.S. Bureau of Mines to address safety and health issues of one of the most dangerous jobs. Researchers conduct mining research at sites located near Pittsburgh, Pa., and Spokane, Wash.
Nord-Lock—Booth 532
The Nord-Lock Group is a world leader in bolt securing systems. It offers a combination of bolting expertise and a wide product range, including wedge-locking solutions and Superbolt tensioners. Nord-Lock products have documented success in every major industry and hold several certificates from independent institutes. www.nord-lock.com
Ohio Automation—Booth 444
On-Site Gas Systems—Booth 244
On-Site Gas Systems is a world leader in providing nitrogen and oxygen generators to the mining industry. It has provided thousands of systems that are currently being used throughout the world. It offers complete solutions to the mining industry for all of its nitrogen and oxygen needs. On-Site Gas Systems’ simple and safe nitrogen and oxygen generators will take the available ambient air and convert this to the required gas at the proper flow, purity and pressure needed for an application. There is no need to purchase gases from the local supplier. Systems available for purchase or rent.
www.onsitegas.com
Optical Cable—Booth 1016
Optical Cable is a leading manufacturer of data communication cable and connectivity solutions designed for a multitude of applications including enterprise markets and customized solutions for specialty uses and harsh environments. OCC pioneered the design and production of fiber optic cables suited for both indoor and outdoor use, and for military field applications. OCC offers and integrated suite of quality, warranted cabling and innovative connectivity products and solutions designed to provide outstanding performance characteristics. OCC’s manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001:2000 registered.
www.occfiber.com
Paratech Inc.—Booth 834
Paratech is a U.S. manufacturer of MAXIFORCE Air lifting bags and rescue support systems. MAXIFORCE air lifting bags offer greater speed and efficiency for the maintenance of vehicles, derailed rail cars, etc. Paratech’s rescue support systems are ideal for shoring supported and unsupported roof walls in underground mines. This equipment saves time on supporting roof walls as a result of their lightweight design, quick set up and ease of use.
www.paratech.com
Phoenix First Response—Booth 944
Phoenix First Response offers the only full-service gas analysis laboratories, mobile gas labs, consulting, and EPA gas sampling services with mining specific expertise. Industry provider of cutting edge fire prevention and suppression products, including the Phoenix Jet Engine, Thermo-Gel, ColdFire and ACAF Systems. Also furnishing a full range of emergency response and support services—expert panel of consultants, nitrogen membrane units, seals and stoppings, downhole drilling and cameras and post-event investigation. www.phoenix1response.com
Pillar Innovations LLC—Booth 215
Pillar Innovations provides sales and service from six offices across the country. Pillar is a single source for a variety of products including fiber optics, atmospheric monitoring, fire suppression, communications, towers and the EMU—Electric Mine Utility. Along with its diverse product offering, Pillar prides itself on 24/7 support and service.
www.pillarinnovations.com
Pillar Manufacturing—Booth 430
Pillar Manufacturing provides parts to the underground mining industry all over the world. Parts provided will fit Getman, Wagner, DBT, Fletcher, Wallace, AL Lee, Fairchild, Tamrock, Eimco, Atlas Copco, Brookville and other rubber tired, diesel powered machines. Pillar provides axles, transmissions, torque converters, pumps, motors, valves, filters, bearings, gauges, switches, drivelines, rims, air cleaners, brake valves, calipers, lights, pins, bushings, hub and face seals, accumulator, seats, flanges, u-joints, friction discs, differentials, fasteners, fire suppression, brake components, cylinders, electrical components, etc. Rebuild/exchange program and surplus acquisitions used and rebuilt machines. www.pillarmfg.com
Pioneer Conveyor LLC—Booth 101
Pioneer Conveyor is a leading bulk material conveyor manufacturing firm serving customers throughout North America. Pioneer has designed and manufactured thousands of standard and custom conveyor systems for a multitude of applications.
www.pioneerconveyor.com
Plastatech Engineering Ltd.—Booth 540
Plastatech Engineering manufactures calendered PVC films, weft-inserted textiles, reinforced and non-reinforced geomembranes and laminated vinyl fabrics. www.plastatech.com
POLARIS Laboratories—Booth 544
POLARIS Laboratories discovers performance issues and makes reliability and maintenance recommendations for lubricants, fuel and coolant. The first fluid analysis company to earn ISO 17025 accreditation by the A2LA, POLARIS Laboratories serves more than 100 private labels through laboratories in Indianapolis, Houston, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Edmonton, Guatemala City and global partnerships. www.polarislabs.com
Praxair—Booth 839
Praxair can help prevent thermal events, or bring them under control if one occurs. Its emergency response team will help bring mine events under control quickly and efficiently with nitrogen or carbon dioxide to return to normal operations. Praxair has a nationwide network of facilities to ensure reliable supply of nitrogen and carbon dioxide, as well as gas generation, storage and pumping equipment for the mine inerting process.
www.praxair.com
Precision Filtration Products—Booth 224
Precision Filtration Products offers a wide filtration product line featuring standard and custom built fluid purification systems including a large rental fleet. It offers vacuum dehydrators, portable filter carts, flushing systems, fuel filtration systems and dedicated units for off-line filtration. In environments where contaminated fluids can grind machinery to a halt, clean storage and handling of lubricants and fluids is essential. The line of fluid conditioning equipment will help achieve and maintain critical ISO cleanliness levels of hydraulic fluids, lubricating oils, insulating oils, fuels and coolants saving time, money and keeping equipment running longer.
www.pfpusa.com
Predictive Compliance—Booth 121
Predictive Compliance offers a comprehensive MSHA citation management developed, including real time Pattern of Violation monitoring. The system calculates penalties, repeat points, and pattern of violations without uploading a citation. The system is designed for you to upload your citations to get penalties the day the citation is issued, and store pictures, and notes. Its newest system, MineState, will show your top 10 cited regulations, S&S rate and compare them to that of the state, as well as many other graphs that compare and contrast key benchmarking items. Stop by the booth for a demonstration. www.predictivecompliance.com
Quaker Chemical—Booth 805
Quaker Chemical has been a leading supplier of QUINTOLUBRIC longwall and fire resistant hydraulic fluids. The product portfolio has expanded to include storage fluids, gear lubricants, greases and fire resistant greases, water soluble Assembly Compound, and DUSTGRIP dust suppressants. In addition, Quaker offers the on-site expertise of mining experts and specialist partners: from field engineers to laboratory chemists.
www.quakerchem.com
Rel-Tek—Booth 342
Demonstrating advanced products to make longwall operations safer, more productive. 1) MultiBoss/DP-submersible down-hole water-level transducer, replaces troublesome bubblers; 2) AirBoss/200W air-velocity transducer, solid state accuracy, even below 100 fpm, directional; 3) RPM-Boss, precision tachometer, magnetic probe, settable ranges to 60,000 rpm – for fans, belt slip/sequence controls, motors, drives, shafts, sprockets; 4) BlueBaby integrated barrier boxes – amplifiers assure robust signals; and 5) Millennia/FT, very fast, 120 sensor/sec flash telemetry. Also unwrapping Rel-Tek’s Safety Technology Campus. www.rel-tek.com
RePower Mining International—Booth 713
RMI is a world leader in the design and manufacture of longwall emulsion pump systems. Its U.S. headquarters are located in Jasper, Ala., with agents in Washington, Pa.; Price, Utah; and Coahuila, Mexico. Corporate offices located in the U.K., China, Australia and India. www.repowermining.com
Richwood—Booth 719
Richwood designs innovative solutions for the worldwide bulk material handling industry. Clean conveyors and sealed and protected load zones for site specific solutions mean lowered maintenance costs, safer work areas and more productive operations. www.richwood.com
RM Wilson Co.—Booth 201
RM Wilson is a specialist in engineered products for the mining industry. It provides mine productivity systems and equipment as well as safety and work equipment for the individual miner.
www.rmwilson.com
Runge Pincock Minarco—Booth 237
Mining consulting: global team includes mining engineers, geologists, business analysts and modelers that specialize in adding value at every level of their clients’ business, for the lifecycle of their assets. Technology consulting: cutting edge mining software technology is sought after globally for mine planning including scheduling, simulation and financial analysis solutions. Professional development: courses from “Mining for Non Miners” and “Mining Economics” to advanced training on RPM software.
www.rpmglobal.com
RYCO Hydraulics—Booth 1019
Driven by the latest and most stringent underground mining safety standards, RYCO developed the CROCBITE connection system. This represents a significant breakthrough in mine safe connection systems. The new CROCBITE system employs a segmented flexible “CROCTAIL” made of stainless steel which fully engages the circumference of the connector, resulting in an extremely high pressure rating. Unlike other connection systems, CROCBITE cannot disengage under pressure, eliminating the risk of failure and dramatically increases the safety of mine personnel and equipment. www.ryco.com.au
Samson Rope—Booth 737
With more than 130 years of experience, Samson is a world leading high-performance cordage manufacturer. According to Samson, its high-strength, lightweight synthetic ropes are proven to outperform the wire ropes and chain they replace—even in the demanding environment of the modern mine. Safe and efficient material handling winch lines, belt pull-ins, retrieval and towing assemblies, and secondary safety ropes for rail cars. www.samsonrope.com
Schroeder Industries—Booth 607
Schroeder Industries, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified company, has designed, manufactured and marketed a complete range of filtration products for the hydraulic and lubrication, filter systems, process and fuel industries. Products serve the manufacturers and users of industrial and mobile equipment. Its expertise in filtration technology, filter and element technology capabilities and dedication to customer service and product support are the reasons Schroeder is a worldwide leader in Advanced Fluid Conditioning Solutions.
www.schroederindustries.com
SEETECH LLC—Booth 621
SEETECH sells and services state-of-the-art filtration systems, longwall hydraulic controls, longwall pumping systems, monorail systems and fluid monitoring systems for the mining industry as well as rebuild services for all mining filtration and longwall hydraulics.
Service Pump and Supply—Booth 231
Service Pump and Supply has been serving the mining, industrial and municipal markets since 1980 with offices in Huntington, W.Va., and full service branch offices in Danville, W.Va., Hazard, Ky., and Washington, Pa. Service Pump sells pumps, motors, motor controls, along with its own line of rock dusters. Service Pump has the first SKF certified pump shop in the world with factory certified mechanics. Service Pump has in-house engineering capabilities and a UL Listed panel shop. The company also has a large fleet of diesel pumps available for sale or rent.
www.servicepump.com
Setco Tire—Booth 201
Setco Tire offers complete wheel assemblies for heavy industry and mining in particular with tires for loaders, scoops, shield haulers, roof bolters and shuttle cars. www.rmwilson.com
SIEMAG TECBERG Inc.—Booth 821
SIEMAG TECBERG is an international leader for hoisting system design, manufacture, erection and commissioning. Products include conventional drum hoists, Koepe hoists, Blair hoist, sheaves, headframe, skip, cage guides, attachments and related support equipment. In addition, SIEMAG TECBERG provides parts, service and inspections for all hoists.
www.siemag-tecbe4rg.com
Snively Inc.—Booth 245
Snively is a systems integrator involved in RFID, wireless infrastructure, data capture and custom application development that has been in business since 1990. Snively developed a software application, known as Safety Tracker that can assist with tracking of routine equipment/safety inspections especially MSHA required inspections on SCSR units. The goal was to make the inspection process faster, easier, accurate and more accountable. This program runs on a rugged computer that is in the final process of receiving MSHA certification.
www.snivelyinc.com
Southwire—Booth 233
Southwire’s product engineers understand the special requirements needed for cable used in the harshest of industrial and mining environments. They have worked diligently to ensure the company’s mining cable has been manufactured and tested to meet or exceed industry standards such as UL, CSA, MSHA and OSHA. Products also meet approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Southwire is an IS0-9001 certified manufacturer.www.southwire.com/mining.htm
Spendrup Fan Co.—Booth 843
www.spendrupfanco.com
Strata Worldwide—Booth 521
Strata Worldwide has expanded its product lines substantially over the last two years and will showcase new technologies in mining communications, safety and construction services. Dräger products will be a primary feature in the booth, including the Dräger ChargeAir System—a breathing air system designed specifically for mine evacuation and firefighting during emergency situations. Strata will highlight its distinguished products in mine safety; emergency refuge chambers, HazardAvert Proximity Detection, wireless communications and tracking and cordless cap lamps. www.strataproducts.com
Sub-Technical Inc.—Booth 1003
Sub-Technical is a recognized contractor in the specialty field of polyurethane grouting, providing solutions for ground and water control throughout the mining and civil industries with more than 700 projects completed in North America. Sub-Technical offers solutions that are less invasive, more effective and more efficiently deployed.
www.sub-technical.com
Swanson Industries—Booth 417
Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics, a Swanson Industries company, repairs and manufactures equipment for the mining industry. New products include Kamat longwall pumps, Deron dusting products and monorail systems, Seebach filters, Weinhold pipe, VTS props and valves, and new hydraulic cylinders for all applications. MM&H also offers field service for its products and technical hydraulic expertise. Morgantown Technical Service offers remanufacturing and rebuilding of roof supports and other specialty equipment. Laser processing offers stainless steel and other metal alloys cladding for corrosion protection and size restoration of steel components.
www.swansonindustries.com
System Controls Inc.—Booth 1032
Advancing underground and surface belt conveyor control technology since 1964 using AC (VFD), DC, and fluid couplings from 480 to 4160 VAC for load sharing of head and booster drives. System Controls’ mission is to deliver high quality in control products and supporting services to assure safe, reliable, cost-efficient and user-friendly operating systems to meet customer’s control system and/or control product needs. www.system-controls.net
Target Drilling Inc.—Booth 929
Visit the booth to discuss how Target Drilling can use its in-mine and surface directional drilling capabilities to provide a cost effective solution for locating old mine works, water drainage, exploration, and degasification including plugging in-mine boreholes and surface CBM coalbed well laterals with polymer gel prior to mining in addition to its vertical large hole and HDD capabilities. Target will provide case study results and examples of its permissible underground horizontal rigs and surface top drive pull down rigs.
www.targetdrilling.com
TF Cable (Tele-Fonika Cable Americas)—Booth 438
Tele-Fonika Cable Americas specializes in cable for industrial, mining, utility and energy applications. Its cables are manufactured to meet the strictest requirements for electrical and mechanical performance. The company is a recognized global supplier of portable power cords, mining cables and medium voltage utility cables. www.tfcable.com
Thiele GmbH and Co KG—Booth 201
Thiele manufactures a complete line of chain, flight bars, connector links and chain sprockets for the mining industry. Thiele also produces lifting chains, hoist chains and forged link conveyor chains. www.rmwilson.com
Tiefenbach North America—Booth 507
Tiefenbach North America is a leading supplier of hydraulic controls, filtration and connections specifically for longwall and associated mining. Hydraulic controls include electronic shield control units and a complete line of hydraulic valves for all types of shields, stageloaders, mobile tail piece, remote controlled walker shields, automatic backflush filters, high pressure dump valves and more. Connections include hydraulic hoses and fittings, adapters, shut off valves, and all other connections found on a typical longwall. Filtration products cover both emulsion and water circuits and are capable of high pressure and flow demands designed to withstand the harsh environment of longwall mining. www.tiefenbach.us
TJB Inc.—Booth 439
As a leading cable coupler manufacturer, TJB will showcase its 1KV MLVNT Line, its 480V through 5KV LVNT Line, all the way up to its 25KV high voltage couplers. Also on display will be TJB’s MSHA-certified couplers approved up to 8 kV.
www.tjb-couplers.com
United Central Industrial Supply—Booth 301
Established in 1974, United Central Industrial Supply and its subsidiary, National Mine Service of Canada, are North America’s full line, full service mining and industrial supplies distributor. The company operates 26 locations in Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming and Canada, and provides a broad range of maintenance, repair and operating supplies in addition to specialty products and services including cable, electrical, safety, hydraulics, material handling and gas detection products. United Central’s core mission is to assist North American mine operators in delivering more tons, lowering costs, improving safety and enhancing operational efficiencies. www.unitedcentral.net
United Mining Equipment—Booth 529
UME is a growing international company within the coal mining industry. Since 1993, UME has been headquartered outside of Pittsburgh, Pa. UME has a global presence with a location in Baotou, China. While offering innovative products from other leaders in the mining industry UME has a full lineup of its own. Hydraulics, electronics and cables are all designed in house and serviced by an experienced staff. www.umeinc.com
U.S. Commercial Service—Booth 136
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Located across the United States and in U.S. embassies and consulates in 80 countries, its global network of trade professionals connects U.S. companies with international buyers, providing them with market intelligence, trade counseling, business matchmaking, and advocacy/commercial diplomacy support. Whether you are a U.S. company looking to make your first export sale or expand to additional markets, or an international company looking to purchase products/services from the United States or find U.S. suppliers, the U.S. Commercial Service offers the expertise to connect with lucrative opportunities.
www.export.gov/pennsylvania/pittsbrugh
US Synthetic Mining (Brady)—Booth 922
US Synthetic Mining, formerly Brady Mining, is a leader in diamond roof bolt mining tools—focused on improving the production and safety of today’s underground mining operations. The engineering expertise and diamond technology built into every product makes US Synthetic Mining tools long lasting and technically advanced. US Synthetic Mining delivers durability and toughness.
www.ussmining.com
USF Equipment & Services Ltd.—Booth 122
A technology-based company focused on providing customers innovative fire suppression solutions that maximize their firefighting capabilities. USF offers N2 Mine Inertion, mine fire suppression with its patented Hellfighter N2 Foam Systems and/or jet engine exhaust inertion, Durafoam temporary mine seals, Sentinel N2 fire extinguisher systems, mine fire safety and training. USF also offers a 24/7 hotline for emergency response and deployment within 48 hours anywhere in the U.S.
www.hellfighter.us
Veyance Technologies—Booth 209
Veyance Technologies, the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of Goodyear Engineered Products, has its roots in an 1898 gamble when the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company made its first product—poker chips—even before it made its first tire. In 2007, Goodyear Engineered Products was sold, becoming a new company with a new name—Veyance Technologies, based in Fairlawn, Ohio. It supplies the mining industry with a wide range of conveyor belt products and monitoring systems.
www.goodyearrep.com
Victaulic Co.—Booth 1028
Victaulic is a world leader in mechanical pipe joining technologies for mine piping systems.
www.victaulic.com
Victor Products USA—Booth 801
Victor Products USA will display the MSHA I/S approved ISL8 intrinsically safe LED longwall lighting system, MSHA I/S approved IMAC belt pullcord and remote switch monitoring system, MSHA X/P LED headlight and non X/P version. Other Victor Products are X/P and flameproof plugs and sockets and longwall bretby. www.victorproductsusa.com
Voith Turbo Inc.—Booth 100
Voith Turbo, a world leading manufacturer of high tech drive components, will showcase its latest developments in constant fill and fill controlled fluid couplings. Voith couplings are used on high powered face conveyors, crushers, fans and pumps, etc.
www.usa.voithturbo.com
Williamstown Mine Supply—Booth 443
www.williamstownmining.com
Wojanis Supply Co.—Booth 534
Wojanis Supply is a distributor of hydraulic components and systems. It provides an expert sales staff, custom designs, training and aftermarket repairs. As an authorized representative for many of the top hydraulic component manufacturers, Wojanis can offer solutions to both common and unique issues.
www.wojanis.com
World Coal Magazine—Booth 933
World Coal is a monthly magazine for the global coal industry. Covering the mining, preparation and transportation of coal, each issue features expert technical articles and in-depth analysis of key coal producing regions, as well as topical industry news and comment. The magazine is ABC audited with a worldwide circulation. Its readership includes key decision makers from every sector of the industry. World Coal also publishes two sister publications dedicated to the Asian market: World Coal Asia and the Chinese-language World Coal China. www.worldcoal.com
Yale Cordage—Booth 827
Yale Cordage embraces new fiber technologies and has been the first manufacturer to incorporate them in rope and cable products to provide the best value to the customer. Stop by the booth to see the new Cat’s Eye reflective rope and many other products. Cat’s Eye is the same construction and strength in the Ultrex product only now with reflective strands for great visibility. www.yalecordage.com
York Portable Machine Tools—Booth 435
York bore welders and boring bars are designed for on-site or in-shop repairs to worn pin and bearing fits. With standard packages ranging from 1-1/2 in. to 32 in. and custom line boring packages up to 90 in.
www.yorkmachine.com
Zinkan Enterprises—Booth 995
Zinkan Enterprises provides patented dust control chemistry to underground mining operations throughout the world. Zinkan uses a particle charged chemistry based on food-grade polymeric materials. Its products are applied where mines use longwall shearers and continuous miners with or without air scrubbers to control fugitive dust. Zinkan provides treatment programs on a mine-wide basis, to include haul or unpaved roads dust control, pile sealing and freeze control agents.
www.zinkan.com
