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On this episode of Mining NOW (http://www.crownsmen.com/miningnow) we are featuring General Kinematics. Mining Director Derek Kerkera (  / derekkerkera87a61664  ) joins to explain the importance of mining equipment that promotes efficiency and increased production capacity using the TwoMass Technology.

General Kinematics has been a leader in manufacturing equipment for the mining, minerals and aggregates industry for decades and uses strategic manufacturing locations around the world including in Europe and China to service customers across the globe. Recently, General Kinematics has announced their acquisitions of Foundry Equipment Company and CYRUS Schwingtechnik allowing for expanded offerings and services for their customers.

GK specializes in Vibrating Feeders (https://www.generalkinematics.com/pro..., Screening Solutions (https://www.generalkinematics.com/pro..., Material Activation (https://www.generalkinematics.com/pro..., and Grinding & Attrition (https://www.generalkinematics.com/pro...) and Derek unpacks TwoMass vs. Brute Force equipment. While many applications do need brute force equipment, in many cases mining companies are able to achieve high ROI by choosing equipment using the TwoMass system.

Derek shared important lessons he has learned during his 45 year career with GK including during his time working with General Kinematics late founder Albert Musschoot. He outlines the challenges and success that come with the transition in a thirdgeneration family business with a global footprint.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
5:47 General Kinematics product line
7:30 TwoMass Technology
10:39 Leader in manufacturing equipment for the mining
11:54 ROI calculation
15:49 Customers across the globe and strategic locations
18:50 Acquisitions of Foundry Equipment Company and CYRUS Schwingtechnik
23:04 GK STMSCREEN
26:03 GK Founder Albert Musschoot
31:17 Knowing the customer needs
34:48 Brute Force Equipment
38:15 Derek Kerkera (Market Director Mining) background
40:50 Thirdgeneration family business
44:56 Closing

Learn More about General Kinematics
Connect with Derek Kerkera:   / derekkerkera87a61664  
Website: https://www.generalkinematics.com/
Follow on LinkedIn:   / generalkinematicscorporation  

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