The 10th Annual Longwall Conference 2011 celebrated 10 years of Longwall excellence and industry interaction, with the event attracting over 2500 attendees, 200 exhibitors and 250 speakers since 2002. The conference addressed industry developments and explored the new and emerging technologies and tools of the trade. The program included a new technology fly through session, offering concise updates on new technology developments from the major OEMs. Complementing the conference agenda again this year was the grand Longwall Exhibition which housed 30 stands. The popular social program was also back with something for everyone and featured a NEW and unique pre-conference welcome reception.
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"Very good conference, it incorporated a lot of experienced Longwall people" - Dawie Storm, Anglo American Thermal Coal
"It was professionally presented with current information and future opportunities" - Tony Longmate, Centennial Coal
"Great networking opportunities" - Ben Patten, BHP Billiton
"Good event. Very informative, lots of learning’s and a good cross reference of people" - Wade McDonald, Anglo
"Excellent conference...got to see what other mines are doing" - Byron McIlveen, Mandalong Centennial
"Great opportunity to network" - Ian Rea, Joy Mining Machinery
"Good papers and stimulating thought outside of my area in the industry" - Adam Kellermann, Mitsubishi Development
"Obtained new and relevant information regarding industry" - Johan Laubscher, Anglo American
"Great networking opportunities...very well run" - Ian Healy, Burrell Mining Services
"It was interesting to hear the latest developments in longwall mining" - Johan Connelly, Calibre Global
"Good technical input" - Matthew Mitchell, Inbye Mining Services
"This conference provides the perfect environment to listen to issues and opportunities alike. It opens your eyes and mind. The organisers were great - very well run and good content" - Jeff Schumacher, BIS Industrial Logistics
"A lot of the information presented was industry specific" - Neil Parsons-Young, PYD Mining Services
"There were good and informative presentations...good networking opportunity" - Gary Parker, Parker Mining
"I enjoyed this conference because of industry representation and networking opportunities" - Wayne Gibson, Technical Services Manager, RTCA Kestrel
"I gained a greater understanding of trends and problems" - Brad Roach, Business Development Manager - Mining, Inaco Australia
"It was a great opportunity to mix OEMs & end users and share feedback" - Danny Frino, Sales Manager, Nepean Conveyors
"Interesting operational mining presentations" - Dean Sohier, Longwall Coordinator, Dendrobium
"I enjoyed this conference because of the interactions with other companies and OEMs" - John van Dyke, Supervisor Longwall Electrical,RTCA Kestrel
