CAT 314D CR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR SPELLS HIGH PRODUCTIVITY FOR RINGO CIVIL ENGINEERING PTE LTD

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1 July-September VOLUME 34 CAT 314D CR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR SPELLS HIGH PRODUCTIVITY FOR RINGO CIVIL ENGINEERING PTE LTD Ease of interchanging attachments and operating comfort win operators votes Ringo Civil Engineering Pte Ltd s Cat 314D CR at work Ringo Civil Engineering Pte Ltd, established in 1991, specialises in water/gas pipe-laying and road reinstatement. Having worked with Singapore Power for more than 20 years, RCEPL is one of its trusted sub-contractors. To deliver high quality work within the regulated time associated with these type of labour intensive projects around Singapore, Ringo Civil Engineering has a winning strategy to stay ahead of its competitors. Its philosophy is to always be innovative and ensure productivity remains high by investing in the right equipment and in training. And with its acquisition of a fleet of Cat hydraulic excavators (hex) model 314D CR one could say Ringo Civil Engineering s philosophy about investing in the right equipment is paying off. The company is now able to deploy its fleet to work better within the perpetually tight and stringent timeline of each project with the Cat 314D CR offering higher productivity and work efficiency. Ringo Civil Engineering s Director, Mr Tan Peng Leong testifies: The team at Tractors Singapore Limited (authorised Cat dealer for Singapore, Maldives and Christmas Island-Indian Ocean) studied Ringo Construction s requirements for the jobs on hand and convinced us of the versatility and right fit of the Cat 314D CR for our projects. The Cat 314D CR comes with a good size bucket with a high digging force and faster cycle time. It allows our operators to work with ease and speed to meet deadlines.

2 What we are especially pleased with is the Cat Center-Lock Pin Grabber Coupler which does not require my operator to install a safety pin. It saves time and convenience as my operators can interchange attachments with ease and peace of mind without having to leave the cab. My operators are happy with the comfort and ease of working with this machine. The compact radius of this model provides the added advantage of allowing it to manoeuvre and work in tight spaces comfortably. We are very satisfied with the Cat hydraulic excavator model 314D CR s performance which has contributed to improved productivity; and with the support given by Tractors Singapore. Visible Secondary Lock There is no need to boom in, stick up and invert the attachment to unlock Center-Lock. Simplified operation allows attachments to be engaged and disengaged in limited overhead conditions such as under bridge decks and power lines. The lock on the front pin of the attachment is clearly visible to the operator always showing the status of the coupler: open or closed. Features of the Cat Center-Lock Pin Grabber Coupler Allows work tools to be changed quickly, improving overall production and increasing machine versatility. Key difference is the locking mechanism integrated into the Center-Lock. The lock on the front pin of the work tool is clearly visible to the operator, always showing the status of the couplier; open or closed. This gives the operator confidence a tool is engaged and makes changing tools faster. Improves Productivity. Center-Lock is easy to operate and is easier to train new operators to use. Saves time each time a tool is changed. Gravity to actuate is not required to engage locking mechanism with Center-Lock. The Cat Center-Lock Pin Grabber Coupler allows pickup of virtually any Cat bucket or work tools with pins. Also compatible with a wide range of non-cat buckets Possible to engage and disengage work tools in limited overhead situations. At present at TSL, this feature is available on the Cat hex models 310 to 320. Easy to maintain. - Straightforward design requires only daily greasing. - No external or internal locking bars, springs or other loose parts. - Connector lines are routed through the coupler to protect hoses from damage GLOBAL NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION OF THE CAT C GENSET SEES ITS SINGAPORE LAUNCH AT THE ICONIC MARINA BARRAGE More power at lower costs and a smaller footprint

3 The latest Cat product for the electric power industry, the C generator set, was unveiled at the scenic Marina Barrage on 23 October Jointly organised by Tractors Singapore Limited (TSL) - the authorized Cat dealer for Singapore, Maldives and Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) - and Caterpillar Electric Power Asia Pacific, the launch event was attended by invitees from project consultancies and the utilities and telecommunications sectors. The event opened with welcome speeches by Mr Alan Ow, General Manager of TSL Power Systems and Mr Ringo Chow, General Manager of Electric Power Asia Pacific, Caterpillar. There, the audience learnt more about the Cat C engine as well as about the wide range of products available for their power generation needs, from gensets to scalable integrated solutions such as the Critical Power Module. Guests also had the opportunity to get upclose with a C175 genset. Guests viewing the C175 genset (left) and Critical Power Module (right & bottom) onsite Built on the basic design of the C generator set, the 20- cylinder version produces up to 4 MW of power, yet boasts a smaller footprint when compared with generator sets with similar output. For instance, it has a 55 percent smaller footprint when compared with 2 units of Cat 3516B generator sets, and a 28 percent reduction when compared with a unit of Cat The C genset is suitable for power generation for large, mission-critical applications such as data centers and emergency standby power for buildings. Guests networking during the tea break CAT STANDBY POWER, THE TRUSTED CHOICE IN WCT S NEW DEVELOPMENTS

4 Sime Darby Industrial Sdn Bhd (Cat dealer for Malaysia and Brunei) s valued customer since the 1980s - WCT Berhad, clocked another milestone in its commitment towards the transformation of its core business operations with the opening of Paradigm Mall in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya on 23 May Paradigm Mall is the company s second retail mall in Malaysia and boasts a very strategic location. With its high visibility fronting the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) and designed to connect the surrounding community with its strategic yet convenient location, the mall is set to be a new landmark that will revolutionize the Petaling Jaya cityscape. Paradigm Mall is served by a network of highways and expressways such as NKVE, Sprint, Penchala Link and Federal Highway. The nearby Kelana Jaya LRT station provides convenience and easier access to this latest commercial hub. This new 680,000 square feet leasable lifestyle mall with 4,300 car park spaces is part of the 12-acre RM1.4 billion dynamic mixed-commercial Paradigm development. It is WCT Berhad s maiden commercial complex in Petaling Jaya that includes corporate office towers, service-apartments and the 350-room 4-star business-class Première Hotel. With such diverse uses, WCT Berhad sees reliable standby power source as an absolulate necessity to ensure that all runs smoothly and without any interruption even in the event of power emergencies. WCT Berhad relied on Sime Darby Industrial Sdn Bhd (SDI) s Power Systems Division to supply this combination of Cat packaged generator sets, comprising 1 x 3512 BTA HD, 1x 3512 TA and 1 x GEH 275 2, to provide continuity of power supply to its new development. SDI has also supplied 2 units of 3512 TA gensets to WCT Berhad s other project, the much anticipated KLIA2 Integrated Complex. WCT Berhad s repeat purchases of Cat standby power from SDI, bear testament to its confidence and trust in SDI s services and products. The Cat 3512 TA genset at Sime Darby Industrial Sdn Bhd s workshop THE CHINA ENGINEERS, LTD BREAKS COMPETITORS STRONGHOLD Olympian Generator Sets to Power Xinjiang Radar Stations

5 Civil Aviation Administration of China-Xinjiang Regional Administration Building Civil Aviation Administration of China-Xinjiang Regional Administration started its plan to build radar stations in 7 regions that cover perfectures like Hotan, Kashgar, Korla, Aksu, etc in Xinjiang Regional Administration is renowned to prefer international brand generator sets with good quality and excellent reliability because of Xinjiang s extreme weather conditions. Xinjiang Regional Administration had an long-term partnership supplier and it was going to be a challenge for the team from The China Engineers Limited (CEL) - a member of the Sime Darby Group and the authorized Cat dealer for Hong Kong, Macau, Southern China and Xinjiang to break the stronghold especially as the Olympian generator set is new to the market and had no high market advantage todate. With better understanding of the customer s concerns and believing that a picture is worth a thousand words, The China Engineers Limited (CEL) invited representatives from Xinjiang Regional Administration to visit the on-site operation of Olympian generator set (one unit GEP with 400KW) that was bought by Yongfeng Armed Police Forces in 2010 June with the operation hours counted to 200+ as of January By coincidence, when the visitors reached Yongfeng Armed Police Forces, it was experiencing a power-cut situation. The standby Olympian genset had by then kicked in and was in full operation, providing power to the heating equipment and other living facilities. The management from Yongfeng Armed Police Forces were more than happy to share with our visitors, the reliability and stability of the generator set and how it could provide quick response whenever the power is needed. The testimony certainly boosted our visitors confidence in Olympian products. There was also the added benefit that Xinjiang Regional Administration can take full advantage of Olympian s remote intelligent control system to manage its control panels. There is nothing like experiencing a real-life situation and hearing the end-user s affirmation to convince Xinjiang Regional Administration to reach its decision to purchase from CEL, 14 units of Olympian generator sets which consisted of GEP88-3 (70.4KW) and GEP150-1 (120KW). These units will be delivered to the 7 regions to supply power to its radar stations in staggered phases. (Left to Right) Olympian model GEP150 & Olympian model GEP88

6 The Olympian Generator Sets winning features are: FUEL STRATEGY Low fuel consumption FULL RANGE OF ATTACHMENTS Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested COMPLETE, READY-TO-RUN SYSTEM Fully configured generator set. Full range of attachments and options available ENCLOSURES (optional) Weather protective and sound attenuated SINGLE-SOURCE SUPPLIER Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities. Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available. WORLDWIDE PRODUCT SUPPORT Caterpillar dealers provide extensive post sale support including maintenance and repair agreements CAT GENERATOR Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time THE CHINA ENGINEERS, LTD AND CATERPILLAR PROUDLY SHOWCASE THE ALL NEW CAT C ENGINE FIRST C NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION Mr Chiew Yee Hooi of Caterpillar welcoming all delegates Under the auspices of both The China Engineers, Ltd (authorized Cat Dealer for Hong Kong, Hainan, Xinjiang and Southern China) and its principal, Caterpillar the first Cat C was unveiled in a New Product Launch on 31 July 2012 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Guangzhou. The event was attended by an impressive spectrum of interested clients comprising electric engineers/customers from design institutes, electrical equipment suppliers and banks, financial/information industries personnel.

7 C NPI Display Board at Shangri-La Hotel Customers signing in at the reception desk The Cat C (with its excellent qualities of a smaller footprint, lower running costs, higher output power and extended service intervals) served as a model for the new C The C has been successfully used in a variety of application since it was introduced in Customers such as PICC, the South Disaster Preparedness Center, the China Unicom, the Merchant Bank Credit Card Center, Beijing Environmental Protection Park of Shenzhen Huawei are amongst the numerous satisfied end-users which can attest to its advantages. The newly announced C is a higher-speed engine designed for prime and continuous power applications, as well as for standby power for large, mission-critical installations, such as data centers, water treatment, health-care and so forth. These are its characteristics: 4.0 MW out-put power from a single package at 60Hz; 55% reduction in footprint when compared with two 2MW 3516B generator sets; For prime and continuous power generator sets, the oil change interval is 600 hours; for the standby generator sets, a three-year oil change interval option is available; Low fuel consumption versions are available; Certified to EPA Emergency Tier 2 levels. Bringing more benefits with it, The China Engineers, Ltd believes this newly introduced C will be another winner with customers around China and eventually.globally. The newly launched Cat C TRACTORS SINGAPORE LIMITED HOLDS ITS 10TH CUSTOMER GOLF & DINNER 2012

8 The cloud-lined skies provided golfers some respite from the sun s rays on 14th September 2012, when Tractors Singapore Limited (TSL) held its 10th customer golf tournament at the Sentosa Golf Club. The tournament was held to show TSL s appreciation to their customers, and to raise funds for Assisi Hospice. <Left to Right>: The hole-in-one prize a white BMW 320i sponsored by Performance Motors Limited; Managing Director of TSL Mr Ng P Y teeing off; Guests giving generously to Assisi Hospice After the game of golf at the Tanjong course, guests freshened up for dinner and unwound with drinks and a tantalizing buffet spread. During the dinner, guests were treated to a slideshow of photos taken during their game. There was also a prize presentation for performance and novelty prizes, where the top performance prize of a Tag Heuer watch, sponsored by Cat Finance (Machine), went to Mr Diederik De Boer from Miclyn Express Offshore. The call for donations continued during the dinner to garner more funds for the hospice, eventually bringing the total amount raised to more than $23,000, inclusive of pledges from sponsors prior to the event. Representatives from Assisi Hospice Sister Linda Sim and Ms Teo Siew Hong (Senior Manager, Community Engagement) took to the stage to express their thanks for the guests generosity and continued support. The funds received would be of great assistance to the hospice, which relies largely on donations for its daily running operations in caring for adults and children who suffer from terminal illnesses. TSL would like to thank its customers, sponsors and Caterpillar for their contributions and unwavering support in making this event a success. Ms Teo and Sister Linda thanking Mr Ng after the presentation of the cheque to the hospice Thank you for your continued interest in Tractors Singapore products. If you'd rather not receive about events, news, or product updates, send an to powertrac@tractors.simedarby.com.sg and type REMOVE ME from E-Newsletter in the Subject line.