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It comes with a diesel engine and an external hydroelectric motor, which
can be used as an alternative power source, enabling the 803 to be operated
with zero-emissions, for example when working indoors. During CSR week,
Wacker Neuson showcased the WL20e wheel loader and the 803 dual power
excavator at GaLaBau in Nuremberg, Europe's leading gardening and
landscaping trade show. Wacker Neuson also presented a world first during
CSR week with its two battery-powered rammer models, AS 30 and AS 50. The
new machines produce zero emissions and very low noise levels. They can
also be used without cables, making them ideal for work in deep trenches
and enclosed spaces. Wacker Neuson CTO, Martin Lehner, outlines the Group's
commitment to responsible development and innovation: "Regulations
governing emissions and noise levels are already very stringent. We go one
step further, however, and offer solutions that can eliminate emissions
entirely, setting new standards in operator and environmental protection
and enabling companies to benefit from significant reductions in energy and
operating costs." A jury from bi-GaLaBau, the industry magazine for the
gardening and landscaping industry, recognized this commitment last week,
presenting Wacker Neuson with the Green Award gold medal for its
battery-powered AS 50 rammer.

Learning about ECO
Developing the right technology is just one side of the equation, however.
Correct operation is equally important. Wacker Neuson has therefore made
cost effectiveness and environmental impact an integral part of the regular
product training courses that it offers to its own sales and service teams
as well as to dealers and their sales staff at the Wacker Neuson Academy.
This year, the Academy launched special ECO modules specifically designed
to communicate the benefits of ECO light and compact equipment. The Group
also carried out surveys on the subject of sustainability to ensure that it
continues to provide stakeholders with the information they need.

Social engagement
Wacker Neuson also availed of VDMA's CSR week to help people in need. At
the Group headquarters in Munich, the German Bone Marrow Donor Center
(DKMS) informed employees about the risks of blood cancer and carried out
tissue typing. Many employees decided to support the organization by
registering as potential donors. The Group also sponsors and supports the
charity SOS-Kinderdorf e.V., which is involved in projects in Germany and
Mexico. Other social engagement projects include support for workshops
employing disabled people in the US and a healthcare and education project