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Lenmontag LTD:From Buildings to Bridges... Leading the Russian Steel Fabrication Industry

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYLenmontag LTD. - Where We BeganLenmontag LTD, a steel construction and bridge fabrication company in St. Petersburg, Russia, in recent years has become an industry leader in the Russia’s North West region. Breaking into the industrial construction industry in 1991, Lenmontag began as a small set-up, producing basic construction elements. The purchase of four Peddinghaus machines allowed Lenmontag to thrive and in 2009 the company grew substantially.

Since 2009, Lenmontag expanded their service offerings to include bridge fabrication. Today 50% of the business is comprised of bridge fabrication, and 50% is traditional industrial construction.

“Peddinghaus equipment is perfect for bridge fabrication,” Dmitry Markovich, First Deputy General Director said. “I produce very accurate parts on Peddinghaus equipment that is unmatched by any other machine. Without Peddinghaus, we would not be able to fabricate bridge parts, because of strict accuracy regulations.”

Educated Buyers Choose PeddinghausIn 2008, Lenmontag was quickly growing into the market leader it is today. An increasing need for newer, faster, and more accurate machines became urgent. Lenmontag Director, Andrei Goluvov, visited many

CUSTOMER NAME: Lenmontag LTD.

INDUSTRY: Steel Construction and Bridge Fabrication

LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Russia

MACHINES: 1270 DGP Band Saw with Accu Measure, BDL-1250/9B drill line, FDB-2500 plate drill, and the ABCM-1250 coper.

Roland Jones - Peddinghaus Regional Manager, Dmitry Markovich - Lenmontag First Deputy General Director, and Alexey Trifonov - VI-MENS Chief of Metal Constructions

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facilities with equipment already installed. Understanding the intense production cycles these machines are required to perform, he evaluated machines for accuracy, rigidity, and also service plan offered should the machine ever require maintenance.

Not only did Peddinghaus equipment prove to withstand the harshest conditions, but local Peddinghaus certified service technicians are readily available to customers in Russia. In addition, the purchase of Peddinghaus machines was made easier with exchange rates at an all time low. The Peddinghaus equipment came at a lower cost, without sacrificing the accuracy and quality of the machine.

“One of the main reasons we decided to purchase Peddinghaus over brands, was because ViMens [Peddinghaus’ regional representative] offers manufacturer certified service technicians right here in Russia,” Markovich said. “Other companies usually fly someone in internationally, which could take days or weeks. With ViMens and Peddinghaus, I can have someone in my shop, looking at my machine, the same day or next day after I call. The availability of machine service is invaluable to me; every hour my machine is down is money I am losing.”

What Lenmontag Has Under the RoofUpon the decision to choose Peddinghaus, Lenmontag purchased four Peddinghaus machines: 1270 DGP Band Saw with AccuMeasure system, BDL-1250/9B beam drill, FDB-2500 plate drill, and the ABCM-1250 coper. Among these machines, two stand out as the most productive and cost effective machines for Lenmontage.

The FDB-2500 plate machine offers unmatched efficiency and accuracy. Running an average of 200 tons per month, Lenmontag has significantly reduced costs on labor and material since the purchase of this machine.

“Nothing can compare to it,” Markovich said. “I am able to produce a whole part from beginning to end in a few short minutes. The Plasma torch gives me clean results, and it is much quicker. ”

The ABCM oxy-fuel coping machine is a versatile machine used on several ‘special application’ projects presented to Lenmontag. Lenmontag uses the ABCM to produce standard block copes, weld preparation, and much more.

“We use the ABCM for special applications; it is the most cost effective machine I have,” Markovich said. “It has been great for all of the bridge work we do.”

The ABCM coping machine provides superior cost savings on speciality projects.

From buildings to bridges, Lenmontag does it all.

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Quality Machines = Quality FabricationPeddinghaus machines provide a significant competitive advantage to consumers. Not only do they process more material in less time, saving money, but the accuracy and quality of parts produced on the machines is significantly higher than competitors; assisting Lenmontag in their rise to the top.

“Quality wins all,” Markovich said. “Our competitors do not have machines with the new technology needed in today’s market. Peddinghaus’ innovative technology helped our business thrive. Not only do we offer our customers parts produced with cutting edge machines, but we also offer the highest quality fabricated product on the market.”

A Solid Future AheadThe future of Lenmontag looks bright, as business is booming. As a result to the high volume of fabrication projects, Lenmontag has recently began to expand the facility again.

“With the increasing demand for bridge fabrication, we have had to add an additional 15,000 square meters to our facility, to be completed in autumn,” Markovich said. “With the addition, we have had to change the layout of our machines to accommodate more bridge work. The Peddinghaus machines are flexible; due to the modular design, the machines can easily be rearranged; this will allow for easy integration into the new layout. Our Peddinghaus machines are essential to our future success.”

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The DGP-1270 band saw and BDL-1250 drill line are a powerful combination for Lenmontag.

The BDL-1250 proves superior on a wide array of profiles.

Roland Jones, Peddinghaus Regional Manager, illustrates the true size of components in process at Lenmontag.

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