Mobile Solutions for Maximum Efficiency

The expanding Brazilian company Matt/MPX operates quarries and asphalt plants, they also specialize in civil engineering and road infrastructure. Its clientele includes both public and private sector customers. Founders Joao Douglas and Douglas Matt have recognized that mobile solutions offer tremendous advantages.

"We have already had excellent results with the Ciber asphalt mixing plant," said Douglas Matt, founder. "That's why we also wanted to invest in a material processing plant that is easy to transport and offers us greater flexibility."

Today, the MobiCat MC 110 Evo2 jaw crusher, the MobiCone MCO 90 Evo2 mobile cone crusher and a MobiScreen MSC 953 Evo mobile screening plant complement the machine fleet. While the jaw crusher is used for primary crushing, the cone crusher in the second crushing stage ensures good shaping and the screening plant takes care of the necessary classifications.

Flexible Team Excels Through Performance

"Working with Ciber over the past few years has clearly shown that it pays off when the machines can be moved around the quarry, the plant and the job sites, and then positioned exactly where they are needed," said Matt. "This simplifies our logistics considerably, saving us countless truck journeys and huge costs."

With the purchase of the Kleemann plant train, Matt/MPX now plans to further develop its vision of mobile job site logistics. The new Kleemann machines will complement and support the stationary plants in the quarry. There also are plans to use the mobile machines at asphalt plants and job sites in other regions. In combination with the mobile Ciber asphalt mixing plant, the company benefits from a team of mobile solutions. This saves time and costs while increasing responsiveness on new projects, according to Kleemann.

Skepticism Gives Way to Enthusiasm

Basalt, a fragmented, easily splintering material, is mined at the company's quarry in Passo Fundo. Mainly gravel in various grain sizes and macadam are produced there. Jean Cleber Dall'Alba is the head of operations.

"I must admit, I was skeptical when the new plant train was delivered," he said. "It's an entirely different technology to what we're used to with our stationary plants." But his initial skepticism quickly turned to enthusiasm. "The production output of the new machines is very impressive. We produce over 2,000 tons of material per day in eight-hour operation — and the plant is only running at 70 percent of its potential capacity."

The quarry operators also were quickly impressed with the mobile plant train's cost-effectiveness. The MobiCat MC 110 Evo2 consumes 3.2 gal. an hour, the MobiCone MCO 90 Evo2 a maximum of 6.6 gal. and the MobiScreen MSC 953 Evo only needs 2.4 gal. per hour.

"These are very affordable fuel costs, which makes production extremely efficient," said the quarry manager.

Another benefit is the simplicity of the control system.

"As I said, I was apprehensive about the new technology," said Dall'Alba. "But my concerns were completely unfounded. The operation is extremely clear and intuitive."

Due to Spective Connect, the machines can be viewed from anywhere on the site. "I am impressed by the plants' robust design and good accessibility," he said. "Everything is so straightforward. No complicated settings or ground mountings are required. Just simple leveling — and off you go."

His employees are also very pleased. "I introduced some of the guys here to the handling of the plant. They picked it up very quickly. In fact, they virtually fell in love with the machine," said Dall'Alba.

Ciber Asphalt Mixing Plant

Matt/MPX has extensive experience with mobile solutions. The company has been working with the mobile Ciber asphalt mixing plant for many years. Douglas Matt is very satisfied not only with its flexibility, but also with its production output.

"With the Ciber iNOVA 1500, we produce 75 to 150 tons of asphalt per hour," he said. "The plant can be transported on just two transport vehicles, making it significantly more compact and easier to move than conventional plants. This is ideal for use on changing job sites."

Due to new technology for drying the mineral, the plant is fuel efficient — another positive feature.

The advanced control and diagnostic system with telemaintenance also is compelling and ensures maximum availability and control, according to Kleemann.

"We have always been impressed by the flexibility, efficiency and ease of operation of the Ciber plant," said Matt. "It is a real step forward for us that we now also have all these advantages in material processing with the new plant train from Kleemann."

With the Ciber asphalt mixing plant and the new Kleemann plant train, the Brazilian company has found solutions that match the company's vision of enhanced mobility in the future, according to the company.. The fact that the plant train now also excels with its cost-effectiveness and excellent final products is even more positive for the company owners.

"Ciber, Kleemann — what a team. When it comes to new purchases in the future, we will definitely continue to operate within the Wirtgen Group universe," said Matt.

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