Global mining services provider Thiess has demonstrated commitment to expanding its truck and component rebuilding capabilities on a large scale with the execution of a lease for a new facility at Kabil Integrated Industrial Estate on Batam Island, Indonesia.
Thiess has an extensive fleet of mining haulage trucks in Indonesia and Australia, including more than 650 that will reach the end of their service life in the next eight years and require either replacement or rebuilding.
Thiess Group Executive Chair and CEO Michael Wright said: “The new truck rebuild facility at Kabil Estate is an integral part of a strategic initiative to equip Thiess with better control over our asset replacement and rebuild program, and deliver improved financial and sustainability outcomes for our clients and shareholders.
“We are pleased to have secured this site that is centrally located between our Indonesian and Australian operations, with world class facilities and transport and logistics services – the professionalism and support from Kabil Estate has enabled swift mobilisation and we are on track for first production by December 2023.
“This rebuild facility also establishes a platform for Thiess to explore decarbonisation and alternative fuel technologies, as well as the opportunity to provide these services for our clients in the future.”
Kabil Integrated Industrial Estate Group Chairman Kris Wiluan said: “We are delighted to welcome Thiess as a valued addition to Kabil Estate. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, strategic location, and a focus on sustainability, we look forward to providing Thiess with a competitive advantage in its operations in Indonesia and Australia while supporting its ecofriendly initiatives.”
Thiess Batam Engineering General Manager Daryl Albury said: “Our new facility at Kabil Estate will enable Thiess to reset the usage clock on up to 160 trucks per year to zero hours, through a complete overhaul, including all major components, a full refurbishment of electrical systems and returning all worn components to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specification.
“The zero-hour rebuild is expected to extend the service life of each of Thiess’ Caterpillar mining trucks by a further 40,000 to 60,000 hours.”
Thiess Group Executive Assets, Technical Services and Technology RameshLiyanage said: “Thiess’ reputation for certainty of delivery is built on our expertise in asset management and fleet maintenance, with component rebuild centres across our operations for decades.
“This new truck rebuild facility is the next step up in the evolution of our capabilities and service offerings.”
Thiess’ existing rebuild facilities in Perth, Brisbane and the Hunter Valley in Australia, and in Balikpapan in Indonesia, have a track record in rebuilds and refurbishments of trucks, dozers and components for the company’s fleet of mining assets, as well as limited fee-for-service rebuilds of client assets.
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About Thiess
Thiess partners with its clients to deliver sustainable solutions in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For almost 90 years, Thiess has operated across diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures.
As a global services provider, Thiess is uniquely placed to make a significant contribution to responsible, sustainable mining and a low-carbon future by working with our clients, suppliers and the industry to enable the global energy transition. Thiess is committed to harnessing the power of its people and technology to drive sustainable change.
About Kabil Integrated Industrial Estate
Encompassing a 512-hectare expanse of coastal waterfront terrain, Kabil Integrated Industrial Estate (KIIE) strategically occupies Batam's eastern seaboard, boasting the advantage of an on-site International Cargo Port. KIIE has been meticulously designed to cater to the oil & gas, renewable energy, and mining industries, particularly for companies in need of substantial land plots with convenient coastal access for transporting heavy and oversized cargo
KIIE’s comprehensive suite of industrial estate services is tailored to meet the needs of prospective tenants, encompassing offerings such as Industrial Land, Open Storage and fabrication Yard, and Warehouse/Workshop facilities available for sale or lease. Furthermore, KIIE provides integrated logistics and port management, industrial estate management, and engineering consultancy services, ensuring a holistic solution for businesses seeking to thrive within the KIIE ecosystem.
Contact details:
Thiess: Vivian Lim, Group Manager Marketing & Communication – vlim@thiess.com +61 434 306 131
Kabil Integrated Industrial Estate: Wellson, Finance Controller – wellson@citramasbatam.com +62 857 6231 8383