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SMT Scharf steps up its South American sales - Seite 2

"We know our markets very well and we have many years' experience with the local sales and after-sales business. We see an opportunity to make use of this core competency in the future via sales partnerships with third parties, or as part of further new joint ventures," adds Theiss.


Company profile


The SMT Scharf Group develops, manufactures and services transportation and infrastructure equipment for underground mining and tunnel construction. The main products are captivated railway systems that are deployed all over the world, primarily in hard coal mines, but also in mines for gold, platinum and other metals. They are needed to transport material and personnel with payloads of up to 45 tons and on gradients of up to 30 degrees. In addition, the Group supplies the mining sector with chairlifts. The SMT Scharf Group is active with subsidiaries in six countries, as well as commercial agencies worldwide. SMT Scharf generates a large share of its revenue in growing foreign markets such as China, Russia, Poland and South Africa. SMT Scharf AG has been listed in the Prime Standard (Regulated Market) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since April 11, 2007.


Contact


Investor Relations

cometis AG

Henryk Deter / Maximilian Breuer

Tel: +49(0)611 - 205855-22

Fax: +49(0)611 - 205855-66

Email: [e-mail]

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Language:	English
Company:	SMT Scharf AG
	Römerstrasse 104
	59075 Hamm
	Germany
Phone:	[phone]
Fax:	[phone]
E-mail:	[e-mail]
Internet:	www.smtscharf.com
ISIN:	DE0005751986
WKN:	575198
Listed:	Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange

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