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GHM edia B usiness Press Release Global MDA Journal New Technology Simulator Training in Shotcreting In the coming year, Putzmeister will introduce advanced fleet management technology to its range of stationary concrete pumps and truck-mounted boom pumps. Customers were given a preview to Putzmeister Machine Cockpit. Once introduced customers can get real time information on the status of pumps at the jobsite, critical status alerts, remote diagnosis capability to identify faults and implement appropriate measures, key figures for delivery rate, machine use and fuel consumption, alerts when machines are on the move and reminders for maintenance. Putzmeister uses advanced simulator based training to help shotcrete equipment operators master concrete spraying in tunnelling and underground mining applications. Visitors were able to experience this training for the SPM 500 Wetkret at the stall. Putzmeister Machine Cockpit for improved fleet management capabilities Simulator based training helps equipment operators improve efficiency, safety and effectiveness Successful Demos on Mechanising Plastering Putzmeister had live demos at the stall to show customers the difference in mechanized and traditional plastering. The demo area was divided into two sections: one section had one man working with the MP 25 and the other section had two men using manual methods. Putzmeister was able to successfully show that machine plastering can be done very quickly and efficiently, and help customers meet project completion timelines. Live demos successfully demonstrated how mechanizing plastering helps save time and improves final output 49 | january-february 2019 | The Legendary Elephant Nights No Putzmeister event is complete without the legendary Elephant Nights. This year was no different. Customers were entertained with a live band and folk dancing, many of them joined the team in the festivities. Mr. Wilfried Theissen, Managing Director of Putzmeister India, kicking off Elephant Night at the stall Global MDA Journal