Purpose-built crane for small maritime and river ports is the focus of interest 

Xiamen/PR China, xx March 2015 – Terex Port Solutions (TPS) welcomed 100 customers and distributors from all over Asia to its first Customer Day event at its Xiamen facility from 28 to 30 January 2015. Guests took the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into TPS’s comprehensive portfolio of productive and efficient solutions for terminals of all types, shapes and sizes.TPS presented its entire equipment range,and IT solutionsprovided by TBA and DBIS. Other Terex brands such as Genie, Terex® Fuchs and Terex Financial Services,also showcased their complementary products and services.

Some 100 customers and distributors from all over Asia attended the first TPS customer day.

A cost-effective handling solution for Asian terminals
Visitors were particularly interested in the Terex® QuaymateTM M50 mobile harbour cranewhich has been specifically designed for cost-effective handling of containers, bulk materials, general and project cargo. Introduced to the marketplace last year, it is tailored to the needs of small maritime and river ports.The efficient diesel-electric machine wasnamed Crane of the Year in November 2014 by the “International Bulk Journal” (IBJ).The Quaymate M50 was specially developed for Asian markets and combines components of Asian and European origin. It offers a maximum load capacity of 50 t, a working radius of up to 36 m and a maximum lifting speedof 50 m/min. With optional equipment enabling use of external power sources in the terminal,emission-free crane operation is possible. 

Manufactured in Xiamen, the Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane is responding to the needs of the East and South-East Asian markets.

Ideal replacement for outdated, non-specific equipment
The Quaymate M50 makes it possible to cost-effectively replace non-port machines, such as conventional telescopic, truck-mounted and stationary cranes and excavators, with dedicated equipment for professional handling of all cargo types. Maurizio Altieri, General Manager of the TPS facility in Xiamen, explains: “In Asia particularly, many terminals are still working with outdated equipment, which is not designed for continuous handling in a rough maritime environment. We are now offering these terminals an economical, functional, service-friendly and robust crane that will help them with continuous loading and unloading of inland ships and coasters.”Based on the Terex®Gottwald design philosophy, the QuaymateM50 is a genuine mobile harbour crane, designed to suit a limited investment budget. According to Altieri, “The crane offers terminal operators economic working speeds, short delivery lead times and a service life appropriate to the area of application.”

Maurizio Altieri, General Manager of the TPS facility in Xiamen, during the opening speech.

Versatileofferfrom Terex
In addition to the QuaymateM50 mobile harbour crane, TPS presenteditsTerex®FDC 280 and FDC 320 forklift trucks. These versatile machines with a maximum lifting capacity of 28 t and 32 t respectively are now also manufactured in the TPS Xiamen factoryin order to better respond to the specific requirements of Chinese customers. They are used for a wide range of general cargo such as steel coil and pallets; with a spreader they can also handle containers. For bulk terminaloperators, the presentation of a Terex Fuchs bulk material handling machine was anotherhighlight.Guests also learned how Genie® aerial work platforms, and softwareand consultancy solutions from TBA and DBIS could enhance the efficiency and productivity of their operations. In addition, Terex FinancialServicesprovided information on tailor-made investment plans designed specifically for financing port equipment.

Francesco DePasquale, Department Manager for mobile harbour cranes&fork lift trucks,  presentingthe Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane and the forklift trucks. These machines are now all manufactured in China.

Knowledge of customer’s needs leads to new products
Altieri is pleased with the outcome of the event: “We enjoyed engaging with our customers and presenting our existing technology and new solutions. Their feedback was very positive, in particular with regard to the Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane. According to terminal operators, the new crane has come at the right time and is precisely tailored to meet their needs.

The visitors to the event during the questions & answers session

In general, the event was a great opportunity for TPS to learnmore about our customer’s needs in Asia. The feedback we received during the three days will definitely guide our future product development.” 

About Terex Port Solutions
Terex Port Solutions is part of the Material Handling & Port Solutions business segment of Terex Corporation that supplies customers in ports with a unique combination of machines, software and services under the Terex and Terex Gottwald brands. Whether it is ship-to-shore cranes, reach stackers or fully automated, integrated handling systems for containers and bulk, Terex Port Solutions provides reliable solutions for rapid, safe, efficient handling of all forms of cargo with low downtimes and excellent return on investment.

About Terex
Terex Corporation is a lifting and material handling solutions company reporting in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment serving customers in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility, quarrying and mining industries. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. Terex uses its website (www.terex.com) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TerexCorporation) to make information available to its investors and the market.