EANS-News: SMT Scharf AG presents new heavy-load transporter

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Hamm (euro adhoc) - October 28, 2011 - SMT Scharf AG (WKN 575198,
ISIN DE0005751986), technology and world market leader for rail-bound
railway systems for the mining sector, has today presented a new
heavy-load transporter at the "China Coal and Mining Expo" trade fair
in Beijing. The transporter is designed to transport loads of up to
60 tonnes underground.

The high payload enables mines to realise time and cost savings when
moving particularly heavy equipment items. The new transporter's
performance data are superior to those of all competitor products,
according to SMT Scharf´s own estimates. With regard to the
transporter's drive SMT Scharf is relying on tried and tested diesel
engine technology utilised in its diesel-powered monorail systems.
The same diesel engine drives the new transporter's crawler track
units, enabling it to climb gradients of up to 25 degrees with full
payloads, while guaranteeing a high degree of manoeuvrability for the
vehicle. Applications have been submitted to obtain international
intellectual property rights for the vehicle design and construction.

"The equipment items our customers deploy are tending to achieve
increasingly higher unit weights. This generates demand for systems
that can transport these items without the need to dismantle them,"
commented Dr. Friedrich Trautwein, CEO of SMT Scharf AG. "We are
optimistic that our new heavy-load transporter represents a unique
solution for mines that brings significant additional efficiency to
underground work."

Company profile

The SMT Scharf group develops, builds and maintains transportation
equipment for mining and tunneling. The main product area is
rail-bound railways which are used all over the world, primarily in
hard coal mines and underground mining for gold, platinum and other
metals. They are used to transport material and personnel with
working loads of up to 45 tons on lines with gradients of up to 35
degrees. SMT Scharf´s other key products are roadheaders, equipment
for tunnel support and chairlifts. The SMT Scharf Group has its own
companies in eight countries as well as additional dealerships
worldwide. SMT Scharf records more than 80% of its revenue in
high-growth foreign markets, such as Russia, China and South Africa.
Business with spare parts and repairs accounts for around 40% of
revenue. The entire market for underground transport technology
comprises EUR 5 billion to EUR 7 billion per year according to the
company´s estimates. SMT Scharf AG has been listed in the Prime
Standard (Regulated Market) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since
April 11, 2007.

Further inquiry note:
Investor Relations
cometis AG
Dominic Großmann
Tel: +49(0)611 - 205855-15
Fax: +49(0)611 - 205855-66
e-mail: grossmann@cometis.de

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company: SMT Scharf AG
Römerstr. 104
D-59075 Hamm
phone: +49(0)2381-960212
FAX: +49(0)2381-960311
mail: ir@smtscharf.com
WWW: http://www.smtscharf.com
sector: Machine Manufacturing
ISIN: DE0005751986
indexes: CDAX, Classic All Share, Prime All Share
stockmarkets: regulated dealing/prime standard: Frankfurt, free trade: Berlin,
Hamburg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, München
language: English