Zweibrücken, November 7th, 2006

Press Release

Top ‘n’ go – Debut of the CC 2800-1 NT

The new CC 2800-1 NT is proving its cost effectiveness in the construction of wind power plants at its service debut in Kjøllefjord, Norway.

A major logistical feat had to be accomplished before the new TEREX Demag CC 2800-1 NT (narrow track), operated by the KR Wind crane company could be activated for the first time. At the beginning of August, the 600 t crane was shipped from Denmark to Kjøllefjord in Norway together with 2.3 megawatt wind power plants. A total of 17 wind power plants were to be erected there. A service employee and development engineer from Terex Demag were present, accompanying the crane during its first operation.

The Load

Each tower of the wind power plants consists of two segments. The height of the hub is approx. 70 meters; each equipment pod has a weight of 87.1 tons. The equipment pod, hub, and three rotor blades were hoisted and installed individually. Each of the seven hoists lasted about one hour. Afterwards, the crane was moved to the next installation site on streets that were a mere five meters wide.  The individual sites are approx. 400 meters apart from each other. The crane easily negotiated the road gradients between the sites of up to 10° (17.6%). As no assembly and disassembly were required to transport the crane to the next facility, the KR Wind Team was able to sharply increase its productivity.

KR Wind has a great deal of experience in the installation of wind power plants. They are highly satisfied with the function of the new narrow track concept and expect the delivery of the second unit in the near future.

KR Wind

KR Wind is an international crane company that specializes in the installation of wind turbines. The company has erected more than 3500 wind turbines in all corners of the globe. KR Wind functions as a Danish-run joint venture company established in 2002 between Enggaard (DK) and Mammoet (NL), which is the world’s biggest operator in heavy lifting and transport.

Terex Corporation

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with 2005 revenue of
 $6.4 billion. Terex operates in five business segments: Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Materials Processing & Mining, and Terex Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, and utility industries. Terex offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information on Terex can be found at www.terex.com.