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October 07, 2008


Xstrata selects Matrikon Suite a for PIMS in coal operations

Matrikon announced that it had signed an agreement with Xstrata Coal for the standardization of Matrikon Downtime Reporter and Matrikon Production Manager software for the implementation of Process Information Management Systems throughout Xstrata Coal's Coal Handling and Preparation Plants.

Matrikon's Process Information Management Systems solution integrates seamlessly with the plant control system to provide accurate and timely production information. This information is accessed and presented via a web based visualization layer for analysis and reporting of the coal production process. The solution includes Matrikon Downtime Reporter together with Matrikon Production Manager, which are designed specifically for downtime reporting, production accounting, plan management, materials management and train management requirements.

Seamless integration with Xstrata Coal's ERP and supply chain management systems will extend those systems' reach and enable the business to operate with improved agility by responding to market forces in a timely an d cohesive manner. The adoption of a consistent user interface throughout Xstrata Coal's network of mining operations will reduce user training requirements and improve workforce mobility between facilities.

Matrikon's Process Information Management Systems solution will provide site based and enterprise wide KPI dashboards such as production rates, yield analysis, equipment availability and utilization and Overall Equipment Effectiveness. These KPI dashboards will support Xstrata Coal's strategic goals for continual improvement of asset performance and operational excellence.

Mr Sam Crisafulli MD of Matrikon's Asia Pacific operations said that "Matrikon has had a long standing relationship with Xstrata Coal, so we are delighted that this has been extended and formalized by this agreement. Matrikon's software is already in use at four sites so the benefits of this information solution are clearly identifiable."