The LINTEC-IXON participated 09-13 june of the fair M&T Expo - International Fair of equipment for mining and construction.
The fair is considered the largest business event for the sector in Latin America, and one of the main exhibitions for the segment of equipment worldwide. This year, the event lived up to its name.
In their unprecedented participation, LINTEC-IXON impressed visitors present at the trade show with its product range. Exposing three of its main equipment, LINTEC-IXON led to the exposure the first gravimetric asphalt plant LINTEC mounted on brazilian soil, also the new asphalt plant LX 8000, and the mobile concrete plant CWM Smart.
"The fair was very profitable, essential for generating new business and prospecting for new customers, is extremely positive participate in a fair of this greatness, the closing of sales during the event was satisfactory" says Mario Solis Coradini, CEO of LINTEC-IXON. In the LINTEC-IXON stand was received big number of visitors and most of them, from different places in all of Latin America. It could be perceived the success talking to visitors, and through feedback from customers themselves.
The event was essential for knowledge and strengthening the brand. Significant advantages of the equipments were presented and showed his greatness, reaffirming the market expansion opportunities for LINTEC-IXON products.
During the M&T, LINTEC-IXON been able to make good business and also already preparing new orders for consolidates in the next few weeks.
In light of the global market´s recent economic downturn, it is critical that companies seek new opportunities in the pursuit of continuous and steady growth. Lintec GmbH, in partnership with Ixon, has been expanding its operations in Latin America, continuing the expansion of their brand globally. Recently, the German company has made significant investments in a second Brazilian production facility, dedicated to the manufacturing of containerized batch plants, known throughout the world for their advanced technology, reliability and operational efficiency.
After having finalized the planning in the second half of 2014, Lintec-Ixon inaugurated their new facility in Cachoeirinha at the beginning of 2015. A team of engineers and administrative professionals commenced with their respective tasks, with the goal to create a lean production process, utilizing an assembly line type of production process, similar to the ones seen in the automotive sector, which optimally utilizes the regions availability of experienced suppliers.
The 12,000 m2 facility is located a mere 20 km from Porto Alegre´s city center and is composed of a factory, offices, a field testing area, as well as a logistical area. Found in the industrial district of Cachoeirinha, the factory is located in the vicinity of various federal and state highways, Salgado Filho International Airport, and Brazil´s second most important sea port, Rio Grande, all of which facilitates the timely and efficient transportation of components, finished plants, and spare parts.
The factory in Cachoeirinha has initially been dedicated to the production of LINTEC´s containerized batch asphalt plants with double screen drum technology (CSD line), which have great fuel economy and highly accurate bitumen dosing systems. The factory has a production capacity of up to 18 plants per year and utilizes lean manufacturing, optimizing process efficiency while reducing our environmental impact. In addition to the assembly lines, the facility has a dedicated spare parts inventory, serving as Latin America´s main hub for spare parts and after-sales services. After all the necessary permits were obtained in the first quarter of this year, the plant is now fully operationalized and is expected to deliver Brazil´s first, domestically produced, LINTEC plant by the end of this month.
Curious to see one of our plants from up close? Visit us at stand U1 of the M&T Expo, June 9-13, São Paulo, Brazil. Or contact us for an exclusive tour of our new factory!