Mechel

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Mechel is one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies. Mechel unites producers of coal, iron ore, nickel, steel, rolled products, and hardware. Mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally.

On July 9, 2007, Mechel announced the commissioning of an automated alumina transshipment complex, Albatross, at its subsidiary, Port Kambarka OAO, in line with its technical re-equipment plan. This complex is the only self-propelled equipment of this kind in Russia and is designed for transshipping alumina from river to railway transport.

The complex is installed on a self-propelled gantry equipped with an automation and control system. The complex is controlled by an operator from a cabin, which is a part of the complex. The complex is equipped with bunker scales, metering, video control, loading, compressed air preparation, and emergency valve systems.

Website: http://www.mechel.com/