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TEUFELBERGER

CEO/President

SCANIA

The Case:

FIBER ROPE CORP.

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solu- tions. Together with their partners and customers, they are The Case: driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system by Teufelberger Fiber Ropes Corp. (formerly New England offering a EPA Tier 3 solution to meet all requirements Ropes) is one of the top synthetic ropes manufacturers in without the use of after treatment. Scania engines are also the world. The ? rm manufactures the highest quality, en- suited for hybrid and diesel electric installations because of gineered ropes for critical applications across several mar- its high power-to-weight ratio. kets including Life Safety, Arborist, Government, Pleasure

Marine, Industrial/Heavy Lift, and more.

The Company: Whether the requirement is mooring lines, tow lines,

Scania offers a complete marine engine concept to meet winch lines, or any other application, Teufelberger’s com- the toughest demands of reliability, performance and oper- mitment to excellence means quality and value that is second ating economy. The Scania marine platform is comprised to none. The Commercial Marine product line is speci? - of the powerful 16-liter V8 and the robust 13-liter inline cally engineered to provide the strength, abrasion resistance, engines. The 16-liter V8 engine ranges from 300-1,150 hp and elongation characteristics necessary for the majority of for propulsion applications, and 430-596 kW for auxiliary marine operations. Many of these lines serve as the perfect applications. The 13-liter engine ranges from 250 - 925 hp alternative for wire rope compared to wire. These lines are for propulsion applications, and 269- 426 kW for auxiliary lighter in weight, easier and safer to handle and provide an applications. Scania also offers a robust, IMO Tier II, 9-li- extended, corrosive-free service life. As the global epicenter ter engine for continuous and intermittent applications. of the Commercial Marine division of Teufelberger, its Fall

The 9-liter ranges from 220-400 hp for propulsion, and River, MA plant produces large diameter lines for ? eets of 199 kW-323 kW for auxiliary applications. Engines rat- tugs, barges, and towboats. Teufelberger’s customers include ings vary by emissions level. Scania’s latest marine engine the US Army, US Navy and US Coast Guard as well as for development, the High Power DI 13-liter, has positioned the armed forces of several of our allies.

itself as a class leader in power-to-weight ratio, thanks in Teufelberger Fiber Ropes will be providing Boston Tow- large part to the new Scania XPI fuel system. It combines ing & Transportation, a division of the Reinauer Transpor- new power levels ranging from 650 to 925 hp with reduced tation Companies, with a complete replacement of their fuel consumption. Scania engines are all based on Scania’s mainline and pendant aboard the tugboat Justice. The state-of-the-art modular engine platform, which is used for rope selected for this application is the 3” diameter Endura marine, industrial, power generation, truck and bus ap- 12 Red & Blue, which is a two color 12 strand HMPE plications worldwide. This unique concept with common with twist identifying constructions, and has a minimum components enables higher availability, more cost-ef? cient break strength of 749,000 lbs and an average of 856,000 production, simpli? ed service and maintenance, and ef- lbs. This rope will be deployed in ship assist activities ? cient training. To further help minimize downtime, Sca- throughout Boston Harbor and surrounding New Eng- nia Assistance is available 24/7/365 with one phone call, land waters. www.teufelberger.com/en/products-services/ 1-800-2-SCANIA. www.scaniausa.com commercial-marine.html

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