THE UGM GROUP
but innovating and implementing new ideas . “ Whilst our underpinning business base is as a contractor , we have a strong tradition of focusing on innovation and we are excited about the opportunity this acquisition affords us to enhance the technology and broaden the applications ”.
Innovation UGM has developed the only nonsteel , FRAS ( Fire Resistant Anti-Static ) pipe for use in explosive atmospheres such as underground coal mines . The
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ADDCAR acquisition will serve as a means to introduce the product to the North American market and ever since the events surrounding the Sago mine disaster , removing conductivity corridors from roadways has became an imperative and this product delivers that outcome . Additional products such as the UGM Tow-Hitch , designed to be attached to LHD vehicles and remove the need for operators to physically connect trailers , will also be marketed in the USA building upon UGM ’ s knowledge and experience in the underground mining sector . ADDCAR Innovation is well underway and despite the system being the only one that can mine greater than eight degrees and achieve 500 metres plunge depth , development is well underway to surpass the current capability of sixteen degrees .
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