CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand launched a new line of compact crawler tractors with 100% Brazilian production After investments of R$ 50 million announced last year in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte received improvements to become the World Production Hub for the brand's line of crawler tractors With different types of tracks that allow them to adapt to a variety of terrains CASE's compact crawler tractors come with new features in terms of environmental performance Its pollutant emission control goes beyond legislative requirements the treadmill locomotion provides superior grip on the ground and an optimized weight distribution allowing use on unstable terrain without compacting the soil these new devices offer a combination of productivity and eco-efficiency The strategic change of nationalization of this production aims to serve a new market niche in the country offering customers the benefits of ease of transportation lower operating costs and high productivity" CASE has already presented five other launches in its portfolio In addition to the line of eco-efficient compact tractors; a new version of the W20G – the wheel loader that completes 50 years of manufacturing in Brazil – and a new line with four mini excavators CNHCNHCNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world-class equipment Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground the Company provides the strategic direction and investments that enable the success of its global and regional Brands Case IH and New Holland supply 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment deliver a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive The Company’s regionally focused Brands include: STEYR precision technology and the development of autonomous systems; Hemisphere a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision satellite-based positioning specializing in tillage and seeding systems; Miller manufacturing application equipment; and Eurocomach producing a wide range of mini and midi excavators for the construction sector Across a history spanning over two centuries CNH has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success CNH’s 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace For more information and the latest financial and sustainability reports visit: cnh.com  For news from CNH and its Brands visit: media.cnh.com  More from CNH This website no longer supports the Internet Explorer web browser Microsoft is retiring and will no longer support Internet Explorer.  Please use another web browser to access this website.   Click here for more details. It marked a milestone in Latin America’s railroad industry: the launch of Wabtec’s operations in Brazil Wabtec would help modernize and grow the region’s rail industry delivering more than 1,800 locomotives in the process Wabtec’s story started in Brazil when GE built the first factory in Campinas (SP) in 1962 and quickly accelerated when the company signed a contract with the Government of São Paulo in 1964 for the manufacture of 40 small locomotives – the first completely manufactured in Brazil That is when things really started to roll for Wabtec as it built momentum in Brazil’s rail market The company opened its Contagem factory (MG) in 1972 The team started supplying small locomotives and specialized labor for the Carajás Railroad which connects the states of Pará and Maranhão Growth in locomotive manufacturing stalled in the country from 1988 through the mid-2000s as Brazil’s industrial focus shifted from the rail industry to agricultural machinery and automobiles During this period – known as the “dead years” – the Contagem plant adjusted to the changing market and focused on providing repair and maintenance services for the rail industry the Contagem team reinvented itself once again It began producing small locomotives for export and established itself as the leading manufacturer in Latin America The team also dedicating itself to modernizing Brazil’s aging locomotive fleets – delivering advanced technology and performance to the National Railway market the rail industry in Brazil experienced a transformation with a wave of privatizations and concessions Wabtec began developing and producing large locomotives above 4400HP leveraging an unprecedented partnership with the Federal Government to nationalize locomotive production “Wabtec started working with the Brazilian Development Bank on its Nationalization Program and the government of the State of Minas Gerais,” said Danilo Miyasato “We became the first company in the rail sector to obtain credit approval to support the nationalization plan and advance the country’s rail infrastructure The process of nationalizing heavy-haul locomotives in Brazil was launched successfully by the leadership of then Wabtec LATAM president Rafael Santana Contagem attracted approximately R$ 28 million in new investment to double its installed capacity and increase production to 100 locomotives per year it celebrated 50 years of manufacturing locomotives in Brazil surpassing 1,300 locomotives delivered in country “Throughout Wabtec’s history in the region the company has been at the forefront of change always pushing the railroad industry forward,” said Miyasato “When Brazil nationalized the local production of the first AC44 locomotives in early 2008 Wabtec was pioneering a new local market for large Wabtec has more than 500 of those locomotives in operation providing a significant productivity boost for national railroads.” Wabtec’s Contagem team continued to drive innovation The plant unveiled a new approach to manufacturing locomotives in 2018 with a mixed model moving assembly line is a more efficient and sustainable approach to locomotive production Unlike traditional stationary production lines the mixed model moving line is designed for employees to assemble different locomotive configurations on the same line as the units slowly move down the track This new production system enabled the plant to increase productivity and optimize the workforce The assembly line cut lead time by approximately 20 percent and created 1,256 square meters of space savings within the factory The Contagem team also led the development of a new locomotive called BBI which met the strictest international criteria of engineering and technology to exclusively serve the needs of Brazilian customers the rollout of several Wabtec technologies and services including the Trip Optimizer monitored driving system and the PTC (Positive Train Control) lane signaling system brought proven benefits in fuel consumption and safety to optimize the performance of national fleets As did the recent production of the Evolution Series ES44 a locomotive pushing the envelope on improved performance all while reducing emissions – a concept fully aligned with Wabtec’s “Wabtec is ideally positioned to capitalize on the sustainable transport trend and lead the sustainable acceleration of the Railway industry in Brazil “With our commitment to Move and Improve the world and our proven history of innovation and resilience in Brazil we are proud to play a starring role in our country's competitiveness and the future of our planet.” The company continues to push the envelope in sustainable innovation Wabtec’s leadership in developing 100% battery-operated locomotives points to even more promising sustainability horizons for the railroad market and for Brazil Wabtec’s FLXdrive locomotive embodies this promise Wabtec has maintained an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and investments in technology to meet the needs of customers and the railroad industry at large look no farther than the new Wabtec Technology Center located in Juiz de Fora which focuses on the development of innovative digital solutions that increase productivity and safety throughout the Brazilian rail network Combining these digital technologies with equipment innovations such as the ES44Ci and FLXdrive locomotives will help Brazil reduce its carbon emissions while also opening the door to new opportunities the Contagem team will continue driving innovation and sustainability in the region for the next 60 years Transportation solutions that revolutionize the way the world moves we help our customers overcome their toughest challenges by delivering rail and industrial solutions that improve safety 30 Isabella StreetPittsburgh, PA 15212 - USAPhone: 412-825-1000Fax: 412-825-1019 Our R&D Center in Contagem (Minas Gerais Brazil) employs around 70 highly skilled scientists and focuses on refractories Contagem marks the only R&D Center within the company with a laboratory and a pilot plant dedicated to mineral processing studies We interviewed our two R&D leaders in Contagem about their activities in R&D Refractories and R&D Mineral Processing They gave us an overview of their fields of research characteristics of their site and what being customer focused means for them 1) What is special about your R&D center/hub Head of R&D South America (R&D Refractories): We have a qualified conscious and motivated team that reflects modern business competencies such as a sense of urgency We are ready to provide prompt responses to plant and marketing requests with great focus on the customer’s needs and product quality The laboratories and R&D facilities have specialized equipment to carry out product design and processing tests Our instrumental laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025 – CRL1.196 accredited by INMETRO a Brazilian government agency that audits and controls the requirements of this standard This places us at the international level of chemical and carbon analysis of minerals and refractory products Head of R&D Mineral Processing (R&D Mineral Processing): We are simulating all the main ore treatment operations on a small scale collecting data and then bringing them to the industrial site at lower risks we are providing information for the conceptual engineering of expansion projects and new plants The R&D Mineral Processing team supports RHI Magnesita plants that produce raw materials helps them to improve their efficiencies and strengthens the company’s strategy on basic raw materials verticalization 2) Which fields of research are you focusing on Modestino Brito (R&D Refractories): Current R&D projects focus on the study of different binder systems application of alternative materials in various refractory products (secondary recycled material) and development of new products based on novel raw materials Paschoal Bonadia (R&D Mineral Processing): Our main focus is on magnesite beneficiation with the goal of providing the best raw material for the company 3) The objectives of the TAC are to bring in new expertise and knowledge from outside to strengthen the ties to the external world of technology and open up the innovation process Which key partners are you collaborating with internally (departments) and externally Modestino Brito (R&D Refractories): Internal partners are the operations We cultivate a close and collaborative relationship to provide the best and most applicable responses to the company’s and the market’s needs such as the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) These partnerships foster an innovation culture and are valuable for the development and assertiveness of our projects Paschoal Bonadia (R&D Mineral Processing): We have a team of researchers that work internally in close cooperation with various internal and external specialists including geologists and plant engineers we develop post-graduation programs with the best universities in Brazil to address some of our challenges from a more academic perspective which gives us the needed technical foundations to many of the ongoing projects more focused on applied and incremental improvement research These collaborations are extremely important to broaden our view of the different approaches to the problems we have and keep us up to date on the latest trends in our field of studies we will be able to align our views with that of some of the greatest specialists worldwide 4) “To act customer focused and innovatively” is one of our cultural themes What does this mean concretely for your R&D center Modestino Brito (R&D Refractories): Understanding the customers’ needs is a daily challenge Our researchers are encouraged to support marketing in customer visits and attend seminars and conferences worldwide to be constantly up to date regarding the market changes and needs they are able to develop projects that are original Paschoal Bonadia (R&D Mineral Processing): On the Mineral Processing area our main customers are internal ones like the plants that produce raw materials although we also give technical support to part of the raw materials sales the cultural themes lead the way and we strive to provide our customers with a prompt response and the best possible solution for value creation even if the problem presented is still unknown to us Our driving force is to find answers to new challenges and situations cooperating with other departments across the company and taking advantage of our research facilities designed for organizations committed to maximizing their impact designed for organizations looking to scale impact designed for organizations ready to amplify their impact message Share your brand’s purpose through high-impact original content crafted by the TriplePundit editorial team Talk to our team about maximizing your impact communications with 3BL Experience the latest ESG and sustainability news reported by veteran 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Environmental analyst from New Holland Construction explains that environmental legislation determines the disposal of industrial waste to licensed landfills "Landfill does have some controlled treatment We understand that all our material can be processed and we have always sent the minimum quantity of waste to those sites we gradually reduced the volume until we reached what we call Zero Landfill the complete elimination of waste sent to landfill" Solid waste arising from industrial activities includes wood the solvent used in painting is recycled and reused internally effluent goes through an Effluent Treatment Station for reuse in cleaning the factory floor and testing machines We look for environmentally correct solutions for each and every type of waste" packaging and transportation of the materials are carried out internally A specialized team handles waste management focusing on maximizing recycling and eliminating landfill "The implementation of this project is a beneficial investment for all for the environment and for future generations" Towards a more sustainable capital goods company CNH Industrial's waste recycling index in South America was 98% with the world average already exceeding 91% CNH Industrial demonstrates its commitment to becoming ever more sustainable Please press and hold the button until it turns completely green If you believe this is an error, please contact our support team 147.45.197.102 : 2f0e4a55-5e66-4def-bc41-f81624a4 We’re living through a climate and ecological emergency Ecological and climate breakdown share many of the same drivers: notably the destruction of forests and other natural ecosystems by industrial agriculture Some 80% of global deforestation is a result of agricultural production which is also the leading cause of habitat destruction Animal agriculture – livestock and animal feed – is a significant driver of deforestation and is also responsible for approximately 60% of direct global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture Halting deforestation and restoring the world’s forests is the cheapest and fastest way to reduce GHG emissions and ensure rapid carbon uptake At the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun members of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) committed to eliminating deforestation by 2020 through the responsible sourcing of the commodities most linked to forest destruction: cattle global commodity production remains a leading cause of forest destruction Analysis by Greenpeace International suggests that some 50 million hectares of forest – an area the size of Spain – are likely to have been destroyed for global commodity production since those promises were made in 2010 the trade in high-risk commodities has boomed: since 2010 the area planted with soya in Brazil has increased by 45% Indonesian palm oil production is up 75% and Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa footprint has grown by 80% global meat consumption (and hence production) is forecast to rise by 76% soya production by nearly 45% and palm oil production by nearly 60% Greenpeace challenged more than 50 traders and consumer goods companies to demonstrate their progress towards ending deforestation by disclosing their cattle Not a single company was able to demonstrate meaningful effort to eradicate deforestation from its supply chain We have just over a decade to get GHG emissions under control if we are to limit global warming to below 1.5°C Preventing climate and ecological breakdown will require transformative changes to the way forests are managed and agricultural commodities are produced dramatic reductions in meat and dairy consumption and the phasing out of crop-based biofuels and bioplastics The onus is on brands that use high-risk commodities like beef and soya to demonstrate that their supply chains are free from deforestation Brands must also slash their use of meat and dairy leading to a more than 70% reduction in per capita consumption in high-consuming areas such as North 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These cookies may also be used to serve advertising to you after you have left our site (retargeting cookies). we can't find the page that you are looking for Don't let that stop you from visiting some of our other great related content protected by reCAPTCHA.css-trhdh3::after{background-color:#fa9000;}EXPLORE MOREblinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, ‘Blackmail tool’: Hamas rejects Israeli plan to bypass Gaza aid agenciesUN and humanitarian aid groups say Israel proposed ‘dangerous’ ration ‘scheme’ after nine-week siege Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call the California federal penitentiary has been shut for more than six decades The attack comes as Moscow prepares to welcome foreign leaders from China and Brazil Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians A study gives clue to cosmic origin of gold and heavy elements and they were created earlier than we thought Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe says the ‘ongoing’ discussions are ‘still in the early stages’ Attack claimed by Houthis temporarily halts air traffic at Israel’s busiest airport and triggers air raid sirens US president claims that Hollywood is undergoing a ‘very fast death’ despite raking in $30bn in revenues in 2024 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English UFC middleweight Paulo Costa is accused of striking a nurse with an elbow during a dispute over a COVID-19 vaccination card in Brazil The alleged incident occurred Monday evening at a shopping center in the city of Contagem, according to Globo and a 26-year-old female nurse were taken to the Contagem Duty Police Station where they were questioned about the incident Health workers told police that Costa showed up to receive his COVID-19 vaccine a nurse was elbowed," municipal guard Marco Mota said the nurse did not need medical attention and told the guards that her lips were swollen from Costa's elbow strike but the nurses didn't let him go out with the card," Mota said Costa was released after being questioned by police He's due in court for a hearing after the alleged victim filed a criminal complaint Originally scheduled for UFC 277 on July 30, Costa last week had his fight with Luke Rockhold pushed back to Aug. 20 at an event that doesn't yet have an announced venue or location Costa will look to snap a two-fight skid after losing to middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori in back-to-back fights Audi announced that the traffic lights in Washington can now communicate with the company's cars Texas; the California cities of Palo Alto and Arcadia; Denver as locations where Audi vehicles equipped with the company's Connect Prime service will be able to tell drivers how long they have to wait for that red light to turn green The feature is called Traffic Light Information, and we first explored it when it was rolled out to Las Vegas in 2016 Audi has been working with Traffic Technology Services to connect municipalities' traffic management systems with vehicles via 4G LTE If an equipped vehicle is waiting at a red light the car's instrument cluster will let the driver know how long it will be before the light changes "This initiative represents the kind of innovation that is critical for us to advance the traffic safety goals of Vision Zero," said DC Mayor Muriel Bowser "We look forward to building on this and similar partnerships as we continue to build a safer and smarter DC." More than 600 DC intersections will communicate with Traffic Light Information adding to roughly 1,000 intersections in the seven other cities that are also covered but the feature is available on the A4 and A4 Allroad (MY17-19) as long as the vehicle is also signed up for Connect Prime "Audi continues to be an industry leader in connectivity and mobility solutions,” said Scott Keogh “Not only do V2I [vehicle-to-infrastructure] technologies like Traffic Light Information help to reduce driver stress they are also essential infrastructure developments as we continue toward an automated future." That Audi has chosen to use cellular modems and not Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) radio to implement V2I should serve as yet another wake-up call to advocates for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and V2I systems most traffic infrastructure will already be connected via a network to some form of traffic management center; an approach like the one taken by Audi and Traffic Technology Services seems like a much faster and cheaper way of achieving the goal of reducing congestion and improving safety Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb “RHI Magnesita open job positions for women in Contagem plant” Article about job opportunities at the Contagem plant It highlights RHI Magnesita’s inclusion and diversity program and that the company has also sought equity in its selection processes That vacancies in the shop floor are open to men and women who want to apply RHI Magnesita tem vagas em sua planta industrial, em Contagem | Emprego Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Speaker of Iranian Parliament calls Israel the 'mother of terrorism' Anti-Israel protesters in Iran unveiled a digital countdown showing 8,411 days to what they said would be the "destruction of Israel" as part of an annual rally in support of the Palestinian Territories The time frame appears to stem from comments made in 2015 by Iran's supreme leader who said there would be "nothing" left of Israel by the year 2040 Demonstrators chanted “death to Israel” as crowds assembled on Friday for Al-Quds day (Arabic for Jerusalem) while people touted placards condemning Israel The Revolutionary Guard took the opportunity to display its ballistic missiles including the type which was used in Syria where the government claimed it killed a "large number of terrorists,” although agencies could not verify the report The display was in Tehran's Palestine Square and state media claimed that more than one million people participated in the demonstrations with protesters condemning Israeli’s occupation of Palestinian territories and burning the Israeli and American flags President Hassan Rouhani and Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani were amongst the officials who attended the demonstration “[Israel is the] mother of terrorism,” he added consistently engaging in highly hostile rhetoric about Israel's right to exist President Rouhani told the IRNA news agency that Israel supports “terrorists in the region.” Last month Saudi’s King Salman called Iran the “spearhead of global terrorism.” BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 13): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has spent US$8 million to open a research and technology (R&T) centre in Contagem Brazil — the largest facility dedicated to the development of fluid technology to meet Latin America’s automotive and industrial sector’s growing needs The new facility is located at its subsidiary Petronas Lubricants International's (PLI) blending plant in Brazil focusing on development of the latest industrial fluids while serving as a centre for technical expertise product management and quality control activities PLI group managing director and chief executive officer Giuseppe D’Arrigo said the US$8 million investment joins PLI’s network of satellite R&T centres around the world These facilities have their nucleus at the Petronas global R&T centre in Turin “We believe in Brazil’s growth ambitions and are committed to our goal to fulfill the market requirements of the largest economy in the region,” said PLI head of Americas Guilherme de Paula which covers an area of over 2,400 sq m and houses state-of-the-art facilities including ISO 17025 accredited laboratories for its team of chemists engineers and technicians to perform more than 105 different ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) methodologies “This is not just a physical structure that houses the hardware and people who will deliver fluids to our customers It represents our partnership with worldwide leaders in automotive and industrial sectors It is our promise to innovate towards your winning performance and future success,” said Petronas vice-president of marketing (downstream business) Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Syed Tahir Syed Zainal PLI has moved from seventh to fourth position of the top lubricant players in Brazil which testifies to its capability and credibility in meeting customers’ needs PLI announced it will be committing 75% of all future R&T projects to achieve its carbon dioxide emissions reduction agenda through its unique approach in technology and co-engineering of specialised lubricants products