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MD CT1 Compact Spiral , Demonstration Unit
The Australian factory of Mineral Technologies is the world ’ s largest spiral manufacturing plant , and it is getting busier . The company is investing in equipment and people to speed up throughput and keep lead times down , but the growing popularity of modular units including the CT1 is helping here too , according to Roberts . “ The CT spiral is a bit different from a conventional plant – it goes together like Lego . We can take them apart and have them assembled on delivery , which makes the delivery process a lot cheaper and quicker .”
Being able to tap into the synergies of the global Downer group is important to potential customers , Roberts acknowledges . With iron ore mining gradually regenerating in Australia , he recently met with one of the largest players together with other Downer businesses such as Downer Mining and Downer Rail to develop a project . Downer ’ s financial clout adds flexibility in contracting options such as leasing , and that is something that fits well with the growth in modular plants . “ We can reconfigure them and fit them to another customer ’ s needs .
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