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we ’ ve been involved in the technology since 2008 ,” said Hartcher .
“ The strategy we ’ ve put in place for ADDCAR is to incorporate it into our contracting business .”
The purchase gives UGM the ability to offer a suite of services . The new addition also adds to UGM ’ s commitment to not only providing quality mining services , but innovating and implementing new ideas .
“ We ’ re a contractor but what we ’ re also focused on the innovation and development side of the business ,” said Hartcher . “ We ’ re already developing new technologies and enhancements for the controls and systems .”
In addition , the ADDCAR technology and cascading conveyor cars help to maximize through put volume as well as decreasing fines . It ’ s the only system that offers navigational capabilities , including a positive steering mechanism , coal thickness sensors , inertial directional controls and PLC control systems . In return , contamination is reduced , recovery is increased and safety is improved .
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Working with Glencore UGM signed a five year highwall mining contract with commodities giant Glencore earlier this year . The deal is expected to help Glencore produce one million tons of coal a year at its operation .
The company ’ s ADDCAR System equipment has commenced its move from the Kentucky facility to Glencore ’ s Newlands Mine in the Bowen Basin . With operations due to commence later this year , the ADDCAR System is helping lead the
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