Five strong brands – one strong group

The product brands of the Wirtgen Group are introducing a more unified visual identity – the corporate group comprising the product brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann and Benninghoven is set to unveil its new look at bauma 2016.

Wirtgen GmbH | November 23, 2015 | 10:27 am

Increasing efficiency in opencast lignite mining in Mississippi with the Wirtgen Surface Miner 4200 SM

The challenge: Selective extraction and reduction of fines

Wirtgen GmbH | October 15, 2015 | 10:40 am

Innovation: Wirtgen Surface Miners detect more and extract more

Wirtgen has developed two innovations: a camera system for rock interface detection and a cutting drum unit for the flagship Surface Miner 4200 SM that is set to sustainably optimize the mining of mineral deposits.

Wirtgen GmbH | September 25, 2015 | 11:09 am

Australia: Surface mining takes over from conventional coal mining

Wirtgen surface mining technology simplifies the mining process.

Wirtgen GmbH | September 25, 2015 | 10:43 am

Mexico: rich salt harvest with the Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200 SM

Close to Guerrero Negro in the west of Mexico the world's largest salt field is located. There two Wirtgen Surface Miners 2200 SM produce enormous amounts of the "white gold" - economically and in top quality.

Wirtgen GmbH | January 16, 2015 | 11:10 am