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2006 fair kaleidoscope

In the heart of Europe – Slovakia

Special winch mount for Slovakfirefighters: TREIBMATIC TR 200/5

NEW: TREIBMATIC /6

ROTZLER KOREA LTD.

New tradeshow image – new info material

BMW WFB visits Steinen

ROTZLER BBQ

New apprentices

The bear competition

NEW: Multifunctional unit

NEW: NEXUS II

Uses for TITAN winches

Come and see the new TITAN TC 3 and TC 5 atSAIE 2006 Exhibition,Bologna/Italy,25 – 29 October 2006,Bologna Fair Center.

Visit ROTZLER: Outdoor Area 47, Stand A2

Hoisting winches fitted on loadingcranes, drilling rigs or generally onconstruction machines are becomingmore and more popular. Higher pro-ductivity and increased versatilityare just two of the key reasons, whyRotzler winches have become animportant, integrated component ofthe whole machine.

The new ROTZLER TITAN TC 3winch offers extremely compactdimensions coupled with lowweight. Together with an impressivehoisting force of 41 kN on the firstlayer, the TC 3 is most beneficial forapplications such as loading cranesor drilling equipment. Even inmarine applications under extremeoperating conditions, the ROTZLERTITAN TC 3 with its stainless steeldrum seal sleeves is the rightchoice. A real “muscle man” is the secondnew model TITAN TC 5 with a hoist-ing force of 57 kN on the first layer.Compact installation dimensionscoupled with powerful performanceand innovative safety features makeTITAN the logical choices fortoday’s crane manufacturers. TheTC 5 completes the TITAN rangeand is especially suitable for heavytruck loader cranes, mobile ormarine cranes.The new TC 3 and TC 5 winchesintroduce innovative technical high-lights, e.g. a unique integrated axialpiston motor offering exceptionallysmooth hoisting performance. Asfor all TITAN winches the optionalROTZLER MCD monitoring system(Measuring Control Device), will alsobe available for the TITAN TC 3 and TITAN TC 5. The innovativeROTZLER MCD system perma-nently monitors the winch hoistingtorque. The output signal can be

easily integrated into the controlsystem of the machine, thus enab-ling compliance with the latestEuropean Standards. The signaldelivered from the MCD may beused for a variety of applications,such as programming of overloadsafeguards, winch shutdown onidentifying end of rope, connectionof a visual load display or output ofacoustic warning signals. It is avail-able in different steps, MCD Step 1 – 5:� MCD Step 1 – With rope end sen-sor (also included in Steps 2 – 5).� MCD Step 2 – With one set pointwhich can be adjusted to deliver asignal at the desired winch load.� MCD Step 3 – With two set pointswhich can be adjusted to deliver asignal at the desired winch load.� MCD Step 4 – With constantlinear proportional signal (combinedrope end and torque signal).� MCD Step 5 – With constantlinear proportional signal (separaterope end and torque signal).

All about winches, capstans and winch systems 20/06

Compact, strong, new: TITAN TC 3 and TC 5New hoisting winches enter the TITAN family

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A new load sensor called NOVA (Ita-lian: Sensore Integrato ValutazioneCoppia, English: Integrated sensorfor torsion measurement) is one ofthe latest MCD developments thatimproves the safety and reliability ofthe winch operation. It is included in the MCD Steps 2 – 5. The NOVAsensor can be very easily andquickly replaced without removingthe winch from its mounting posi-tion. Future TITAN winches withoutan MCD system can be easily retro-fitted with this new sensor.Special features of all ROTZLERTITAN winches, including of coursethe new TC 3 and TC 5 are:� Compact installation dimensions � Hoisting freewheel for precise

load control and positioning � Rotzler MCD load and rope end

monitoring system� Grooved drum options � Complete range of accessories

for crane installations � Suitable for marine applications.

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High Tatras national park

Modern or classic: numerous Slovakian spas provide relaxationand wellness.

Baroque beauty in Banská Bystrica

And anyone wanting to pursue their favorite sportcan play golf, go fishing, hunt or ride. In the win-ter, the snowy slopes of the Slovakian ski resortsexert their stark appeal and are the dream of allwinter sports fans.

Banská Bystrica – a modern metropolisin the middle of Slovakia

The old mining town of Banská Bystrica, a townblessed with many valuable art-historical monu-ments, can be found in the picturesque valley ofthe river Hron. The Celts already mined surfaceores here and as of the 13th century, gold and sil-ver and later copper, mercury and lead were alsomined. As a result of these mineral resources, thetown was one of the three richest mining towns inmid-Slovakia at the beginning of the 15th cen-tury. In the latter part of the eighteenth century,Banská Bystrica was given a new baroque faceafter a major fire decimated the town in 1761.Many historical buildings of various architecturalstyles were restored and give the modern-dayuniversity town its special charm. With almost100,000 inhabitants, Banská Bystrica is the admin-istrative, cultural and economic center of centralSlovakia. In addition, its location at the foot of theLower Tatras, Greater Fatra and the Slovak OreMountains makes it a powerful tourist magnet.

In the Heart of Europe – Slovakia

Nestling at the heart of Europe you will find theyoung state of Slovakia, a geographic region thatwas a meeting point for Slavic, German, Austrianand Hungarian cultures for many centuries. Theindependent Slovak Republic, a small countrywith a population of nearly 5.5 million, was found-ed in 1993 as a result of the “velvet divorce” ofCzechoslovakia. The state borders on Austria,the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine and Hun-gary. On March 29, 2004 Slovakia joined NATOand on May 1, 2004 became a member of theEuropean Union. The history of the country canbe traced back to the 5th century A.D., at whichtime the region covered by Slovakia was popu-lated by Slavs, the people who gave the countryits modern-day name: Slovák.

Economic change

While the emphasis of industrial developmenthad been on the energy and raw-material-inten-sive sectors (metallurgical, armaments, energyand chemical industries) since the 1950s, heavyindustry came to an almost complete standstill in1989 due to the upheavals in eastern Europe. Bycontrast, the foundation of small private enter-prises enabled the service sector to double itsshare from 33 % in 1991 to 67.2 % in 2005.Alarge proportion of industrial production is stillaccounted for by machine and vehicle con-struction. Foreign investors, especially in theautomotive field, are supporting Slovakia in itsambitious pursuit to become one of the biggestvehicle producing nations in the world in about10 years. According to preliminary statistics, Germany wasSlovakia’s main foreign trade partner in the year2005. Means of transportation and especiallyvehicles belong to Slovakia’s key export items toGermany. With EUR 2.4 billion, Germany thustakes second place among foreign investors.

Royal towns, outstanding cultural heri-tage sites and fascinating countryside

The four Slovak royal towns of Kezmarok, StaráLubovna, Bardejov and Levoca intend to carryforward the glory and wealth of their commonhistory. Their designation stems from the time of

the middle ages when they were awarded thestatus of “free royal towns” by the King. Thesefour towns offer visitors countless cultural treas-ures, be it the oldest gothic altar in the world inLevoca or the castle in Stará Lubovna, whichused to house the Polish crown jewels. And thenostalgic and romantic atmosphere of the alleysof Kezmarok is turned into an unforgettableexperience by the breathtaking view of the mountain ridges of the High Tatras. A large number of historical buildings fromvarious ages has been preserved in varying states of repair within the territory of today’s Slovak Republic. These include numerous castles, palaces and forts. One of the most out-standing monuments is certainly Spis Castle,which was declared a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Nature lovers will also find Slovakia has plenty tooffer, though. The Tatra region, split into the High Tatras and Lower Tatras national parks, hasalways been very popular. Measuring almost 80kilometers (50 miles) in length and 17 kilometers(10.5 miles) in breadth, this region forms a part ofthe Carpathian Mountains, the second largestmountain range on the European continent afterthe Alps. The 4,000 caves that Slovakia has tooffer are also very impressive – four of whichcount as UNESCO world cultural heritage sites.One of these caves, the Dob‰inská ºadová jaskyÀa ice cave, was the first cave in Europe tobe illuminated and has been open to the publicsince 1872.The great cultural, historical and natural varietythat Slovakia’s 49,030 square kilometers (18,935square miles) have to offer makes the country afascinating tourist destination. The sub-continen-tal climate enables a wealth of leisure pursuitsduring all four seasons. Renowned spas withmedicinal springs are ideal places to relax and bepampered while enjoying one of the classic- ormodern-style wellness offers. Hikers, scubadivers and adventurers can have fun exploringthe fascinating mountainous terrain with its deep,crystal-clear mountain lakes and bizarre caves.

You can find further information about Slovakia and Banská Bystrica at: www.slovakiatourism.sk www.bbb.sk

An outstanding monument. Spis Castle is a UNESCO worldcultural heritage site.

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This was a completely new and very special chal-lenge for the engineers at Rotzler, the task beingto equip Renault Kerax 420.34, 6 x 6, vehicleswith TREIBMATIC TR 200/5 (pulling force 200 kN)recovery winches. The technical difficulty of thetask lay in mounting the winch to face the front(left). To begin with, it seemed as if the construc-tion engineers faced a seemingly impossible taskdue to the acting axle loads during possibledownward diagonal pulls at angles of up to 25°.Yet they still found a way to do it! Thanks tokeeping the rope exit as low as possible inconnection with a limited maximum downwarddeflection angle it was possible to reduce axelloads to an acceptable level. This solution wasalso approved by Renault following intensive dis-cussions. That meant the first hurdle had beencleared, but the limited space in the chassis stillposed two other tricky technical problems: theTREIBMATIC winch still had to be housed and a

Special Winch Mount for Slovak FirefightersTREIBMATIC TR 200/5 recovery winch – for the first time pulling to the front

Vehicle and Winch Specifications

Type Special recovery and rescue vehicle

Chassis Renault Kerax 420.34 6x6

Engine dCi11 EURO 3

Crew 1 + 2 persons

Recovery winch ROTZLER TREIBMATIC TR200/5� L = 740 mm, W = 950 mm, H = 610 mm� Pulling force 200 kN� 2-gear version� Rope length 75 m� Rope diameter 24 mm� Rope storage drum (D = 700 mm)

Hydraul. crane Fassi F330B.24

Bodywork W-ISS with hydraul. rescue equipment, medical rescue equipment, equipment for environmental protection measures, self-recovery equipment, generator and further technical equipment or recovery equipment.

Weight 22500 kg

Height 3850 mm

Width 2500 mm

Length 9000 mm

Space-saving mounting of the TREIBMATIC TR 200/5 including the rope storage drum behind the driving cab.

Rope exit using ROTZLER’s rope trumpet for diagonal pulls: 24 mm rope

Representatives from ESEA SK during the final inspection of the prototype winch integration at the Steinen plant. F.l.t.r.: Wojciech Luchowiec, Piotr Brzegowy, Bogdan Owczarzak, Martin Rompel (Rotzler), Lubomir Ernst, Bernd Bünning (Rotzler).

rope-guidance system had to be devised for the 24-mm wire rope. The winch, along with theseparate storage drum (diameter: 700 mm), wasneatly slotted in behind the driving cab to savespace and using complex 3D models and FEMcalculations, the optimum frame structure andattachment points were determined. In doing thisit was important to leave enough room to mountthe firefighting equipment. To guide the rope tothe front in as straight and direct a manner aspossible, it was necessary to move a cross-mem-ber of the loading crane structure. Apart fromthat, it was necessary to mount the TREIBMATICTR 200/5 at a slight downward angle to the front,an arrangement that needed only one deflectionroll. This was designed and dimensioned to suitthe application, as a result of which a high degreeof efficiency was attained. This projectmarks the first time

that Rotzler has succeeded in integrating aTREIBMATIC TR 200/5 into the bodywork andnot, as is usually the case, in the chassis of avehicle. The company ESEA SK from BanskáBystrica had an opportunity to inspect the suc-cess of this engineering and mounting solutionon site in Steinen when the customer came totake over the prototype. Several winch systemsincluding specially manufactured rope-guidanceelements for this special mount were subse-quently delivered in Slovakia where the fullyequipped vehicles are now serving the state firebrigades in Trencin, Martin, Rimavska Sobotaand Kosice.

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New digital electronic controller for TREIBMATIC Version /6with a CAN-open interface

Handy in emergencies: the built-in emergency key

* This is only possible with cost-free maintenance software (ROTZLER NEXUS II) in combination with a gateway that has to be purchased.

also be fitted as an optional extra. This functionensures additional safety and reduces the possibility of operator error to a minimum. Anautomatic rope pay-out function is also optionallyavailable that enables only one person to unwindthe rope. A special model, the TREIBMATIC TR 030 FIRE, was developed for firefighting purposes. The control unit for this winch is fittedwith a special extra-power button that permitsthe static pulling force to be temporarily in-creased by 10 %. A special TREIBMATIC/6model that will also include this additional function is planned for military applications aswell.

New digital control as of November 2006

As a standard feature, the TREIBMATIC winch isfitted with a digital electronic control logic thatpermits sensitive load regulation. To guaranteethe greatest possible degree of operator safetyand convenience, Rotzler continually brought thisfeature in line with the latest technical standards.As of November this year, the /6 version of thisdigital control will be available and replace theprevious /5 version.

This further development again documents thegreat importance Rotzler attaches to making lifeeasier for winch operators and supporting themin the field with intelligent systems.

The recovery winches of the ROTZLER TREIBMATIC product group have been ensuringthe highest safety standards in numerous different applications for over 13 years. Forvehicle recovery and self-recovery operations,the TREIBMATIC name stands for safe operation,the utmost in reliability, long rope service life, low weight and compact, space-saving design.The global success of the TREIBMATIC range ofwinches rests on these clear user benefits.

The new TREIBMATIC/6 has now been equippedwith the latest digital control version as well as anew control unit with additional functionality.

Handy control unit for simple winchoperation

Every winch operation depends on the safe andsimple control of the winch. These are situationsin which everything needs to work first time, and this is something users can be sure of thanks to the new control unit of the ROTZLERTREIBMATIC/6 winch. An illuminated LCD display shows all operational states in a clearlyordered manner and the user-menu prompts arenaturally multi-lingual. The control unit also features an integrated emergency button fortechnical emergencies, thus removing the needfor the previously required additional part plusholder. A directional pre-selection function can

ROTZLER TREIBMATIC Version /6A powerful winch gets even better

Overview of key changes over the predecessor generation:

� Extended functions were added to detect cable damage and short circuits of the connected sensors and valves.

� The maximum speed of the winch can be reduced by the operator.*

� The maximum pulling force of the winch can be reduced by the operator.

� In order to enable inter-system communication, a CAN-open interface can be used to connect the /6 control logic to the CAN-BUS system of a different system within the same vehicle.

� Using the same control for all winches improves logistics, e.g. when provisioning spare parts.

� EMC protection was further improved.

� The encapsulated casing ensures greater robustness.

� Water-resistance was further improved (IP 67).

� Only one central plug is needed as the connections are integrated in the cable harness (greater flexibility, water-tight, robust).

As a result of including reports about Rotzler’s new and further developments in this issue,the planned article about our test center will be run at a later date.

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NEXUS II system diagnosis: recovery winch, auxiliary winchand controller

Diagnosis display: recovery and auxiliary winch in dual operation

Graphic display of the diagnosis of a recovery winch

Multitalented unit for simple control of complete vehicle systems.

Ever more often, Rotzler is involvedin vehicle projects as the respon-sible integrator of various systemsthat include elements like cranes,spades and similar equipment inaddition to winches. Using thisknow-how, Rotzler has now devel-oped a new intelligent multifunctionalcontroller that ideally regulates thevarious machines making up thesystem. This new unit enables

User-Friendly and Intelligent Multifunctional system control unit

and is thus ideally suited to controlling severalsystems within a vehicle. In addition to that,ROTZLER NEXUS II provides the following functions and benefits:� Quick diagnosis and error detection.� Visualization of the connected system.� The operator can personally change param-eters within defined limits. These parameters arethen stored on the Rotzler server. Advantage:assurance for spare parts procurement.� Vehicle manufacturers can install the softwarethemselves on a laptop.

Since it was launched in the year 2000, theROTZLER NEXUS has proved its worth as amodern software-based administration system.The program transfers, displays and updates allrelevant data from the control programs ofsystems integrated into a vehicle. The digital con-trollers used by Rotzler customers are thus iden-tifiable at any time and can be easily evaluated.Now Rotzler has adapted the NEXUS system tosuit the changed requirements and developedthe NEXUS II build. ROTZLER NEXUS II is directly connected to the CAN-open interface

Simple and Practical Data Admin with NEXUS II Diagnosis, dialog and admin all in one program

ROTZLER NEXUS II is scheduled to be availableas of November 2006. The software can be usedon any commonly available laptop computer. For further information, just mail us at marketing@rotzler.de, quoting NEXUS II as thereference.

several machines to be coordinatedand controlled in a clear and simplemanner. Despite its low weight, the unit is – as the name alreadyimplies – truly multi-talented. Itsergonomic design with an easilylegible screen and sun shield makesit particularly user-friendly. The unitboth guarantees a high degree ofelectromagnetic compatibility andcomes with an IP 65 protection

classification. In addition, it is fittedwith an IEC 1131 runtime systemand is also suitable for use inextreme environmental conditions.For instance, a GORE-TEX mem-brane serves to equalize pressureand the instrument can be used in a temperature range from –40°Cto +63° C (–40° F to +145° F). These outstanding properties andadvantages mean that Rotzler’s

new multifunctional control unitsupports the smooth integration ofdiverse and increasingly complexindividual systems in a vehicle.

The clearly structured displayprovides all key information at a glance.

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rope, and an armor plate had been removed sothat the vehicle’s crew, who came with theCRARRV, could explain the operation of thewinch to visitors who wished to climb up the ladder to the viewing platform.

LAVUNG Industry Afternoon, SterlingHeights, Michigan (USA)

This year’s topic of the LAVUNG Conference was“LAVs in Combat Operations – Improving theProducts and Processes”. Within the frameworkof this conference Rotzler was again one of theselect group of companies to receive an invitationto take part in the so-called “Industry Afternoon”from the committee of the managing board of the LAVUNG group. The members of thismultinational organization, which was founded in 1997, come from Australia, Canada, New Zealand as well as the USA. They gathered inSterling Heights, Michigan, USA for an informa-tion and experience exchange with regard tooperations with LAV vehicles and to gatherinformation about the developments of the invited military industry. Among others, theseinclude the latest, 6th generation of ROTZLERTREIBMATIC winches.

AUSA Annual Meeting, Washington,D.C. (USA)

The Association of the United States Army meetsin Washington, D.C. in October every year. Formany years, Rotzler has also been a part of thisexhibition and has presented “Technology Madein Germany” in the German Pavilion of the groupof military expositions. Rotzler naturally prefers topersonally polish its good contacts within thecrucial North American market and the AUSAalways provides an excellent platform to do justthat.

SAIE, Bologna (Italy)

The SAIE trade fair in Bologna, which is beingheld from October 25 to 29, 2006, is the interna-tional parlor for the industrialization of the con-struction sector. Visitors will find everything onthe topic of hoisting winches at Rotzler’s 50-sqm(538-sqft) trade fair booth. The brand-new TITANTC 3 and TITAN TC 5 winch models will naturallyalso be on display (see the cover story for furtherinformation about these winches).

to celebrate as well: within the framework of thevisit of Rotzler’s South Korean partner in Paris,the signing of the contract paved the way forfounding ROTZLER KOREA LTD. Read moreabout this joint venture on page 7.

DVD Show, (England)

Once again EKA exhibited at DVD (DefenceVehicle Dynamics), the annual exhibition spon-sored by the British MOD (Ministry of Defence) toshowcase the best of wheeled military vehiclesand equipment which the British Army haspurchased or may wish to in the future. The showtook place in June at the Millbrook Proving Ground near Bedford, UK. At the EKA standRotzler winches were exhibited which would befitted to the Support Vehicle (Recovery) for theBritish Army. EKA had just commencedmanufacture of the first of more than 250 ‘SuperCompact’ recovery bodies for this project andthese would be installed by EKA onto the MANSX45 8 x 8 off-road chassis. The main recoverywinch was the TREIBMATIC TR 200, rated at 250 kN line pull, with 100 meters (109 yards) ofusable rope length. Rope pay-out would be assisted by the HZ 010 auxiliary pulling winchand vehicle self-recovery and minor winch taskswould be carried out by the TREIBMATIC TR 080,rated at 80 kN, which pulled to the front of thevehicle. Also exhibited on the stand was theTerex-Atlas 600.2M1 swiveling crane which waspart of the EKA ‘SuperCompact’ recovery equipment, this also featured a Rotzler hoistingwinch. EKA was also supplying HZ 051 andHZ090 self-recovery winches to MAN for installa-tion on their HX 58, 60 and 77 chassis as part ofthe British Army Support Vehicle (Cargo) project,and one of these winches, configured for installa-tion on the MAN chassis, was also displayed.Star of the show – and the heaviest exhibit! – wasa CRARRV (Challenger Armored Recovery andRepair Vehicle) which the British Army had kindlyloaned to EKA to display on the stand. This tankhas the TREIBMATIC TR 2000 winch which canpull 530 kN with its 190 meters (208 yards) of

“A time to make friendsTM – at Rotzler”: that putsthe resonance we received at our trade fair pres-entations in Europe and abroad in a nutshell.Guests from all over the world visited us and ourrepresentatives at fairs and exhibitions, forinstance in Paris, Bologna, Washington, D.C. andSterling Heights, Michigan. Read on for the keyhighlights of the 2006 trade fair year.

EUROSATORY, Paris (France)

For the first time Rotzler presented its new tradefair image using the “Winches make life easier”slogan as a heading (read the in-depth report onpage 7) at the largest international fair for militaryapplications. Yet not just the new design of the50-sqm (538-sqft) booth was positively receivedby the trade fair visitors, the presented systemsolutions and a new digital controller for use withwinches and other recovery accessories in mili-tary vehicles also attracted much interest withinexpert circles. With 48,000 visitors the Eurosatoryimpressively underscored its importance as aninternational military exhibition, a fact that Rotzler’s trade fair team also noticed. Forinstance, Gerd Heinrich, Sales Manager SystemTechnology, was pleased to note that the visitorresponse surpassed all other visitor records thathad been set since Rotzler first took part in thisfair. On top of that, there was a special occasion

EUROSATORY, France

2006 Fair Kaleidoscope Innovative winch concepts and control systems presented worldwide

DVD Show, England SAIE, Italy

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New tradeshow image and info material

They are real “eye catchers”, thenew trade fair banners that Rotzlerpresented at the Eurosatory in Parisfor military applications for the firsttime. With a good dash of humorthe various cartoon scenes showhow winches can be put to practicaluse. They also cater to the require-ments of the special markets inwhich Rotzler winches are of ben-efit. For instance, in military vehiclesor in loading cranes. After all, in allfields that require reliable hoistingand pulling, Rotzler winch systemsmake a very successful contribution

and simplify the daily working life ofoperators. The new banners with pictogramsand slogans denoting outstandingRotzler product properties are alsovery prominent. Wherever cus-tomers find these pictograms, theassociated Rotzler product will fulfill additional requirements overand above the usual high stand-ards, e.g. ROTZLER Performance+

– For extra power. If you would like to know moreabout how Rotzler winches canmake your life easier too, just send

International Presence strengthenedROTZLER KOREA LTD. established

For many years Rotzler has been asupplier to the Korean Armed Forces.This success was possible only withthe support of its business partnersin South Korea. In an effort to evenbetter support the ROK Army, Rotzler and its partners decided tofound ROTZLER KOREA LTD., ajoint venture among two KoreanPartners and ROTZLER GMBH +CO. KG. The agreements were signed on the occasion of the Eurosatory 2006, the internationalexhibition for land and land-airdefense in Paris. The new companywill be located in Changwon, one ofthe main areas within Korea wheremilitary equipment is produced andwhich was mentioned some yearsago in Fortune Magazine as one ofthe ten best places to invest in Asia.Pusan can be found at the mostsouth-east tip of the South Koreancoast and with its population of 3.8million it is the country’s second

largest city. ROTZLER KOREA LTD.will concentrate on repair and ser-vice of winches in possession of the ROK Army, integrated invehicles such as K1ARV or theK288. Although the main businessat ROTZLER KOREA LTD. at present is the provision of after-sales services, it shall also developinto a local production capability for future programs. Rotzler and its partners are convinced thatROTZLER KOREA LTD. will forwardthe further growth of business inKorea due to enhanced support ofthe demanding requirements of theROK Army. Even more, Rotzlerexpects this to exert a positiveeffect on business at the Steinenheadquarters.

Why Winches Make Life Easier ...

Noticeably different: the new trade fair outfit for 2006

an email to the address below toreceive our new information mat-erial about loading cranes or militaryapplications:

Email:marketing@rotzler.deReference:“Winches make life easier” IMPORTANT:Please remember to state yourname, company and companyaddress.

The joint venture was sealed at the Eurosatory.

New apprentices in 2006

High up on the old castle of Rötteln with the BMW works firebrigade from Regensburg.

Summer, Sun and BBQ Great atmosphere at ROTZLER’s summer get-together

Seeking a name for our cute mascot

Our bear is sad... because he is nameless! Forthat reason, we are calling on all bear fans every-where to send us their suggestions for namingthe likeable little chap. Each suggestion wereceive will be entered for a draw in which youstand to win one of ten original Rotzler servicetechnician bears. The best suggestion will bechosen by a jury and we will inform you of thebear’s name in the next issue of INFORM. As areward, the name giver will gain three newfriends: the service technician, fireman and military bear!

Please send your suggestions for naming the ROTZLER bear to:Email: marketing@rotzler.dePost: ROTZLER GMBH + CO. KG

Marketing DepartmentRobert-Bosch-Straße 479585 Steinen, Germany

Reference: “Naming the Bear”IMPORTANT: Please remember to state your name, address and company!

The summer came out in full force and the annualRotzler BBQ in Steinen once again made a greatchange from the rigors of daily working life. Theworkforce got in the mood for the upcomingcompany vacation while enjoying BBQed good-ies and liquid refreshments. Juergen Rotzler, thecompany’s managing director, also honored long-

Always popular with the workforce: the annual Rotzler BBQ.

Starting out in Working Life Rotzler continues to train skilled staff

In true corporate tradition, Rotzler will again begiving young people a chance to begin theirworking lives with well-founded vocational train-ing as of September 2006. As a future-orientedcompany, Rotzler is aware of the fact that theinnovative power of our economy rests on theprovision of vocational training and qualificationoptions in skilled trades for young people. This isalso connected with sustaining competitivenessin global markets. The new intake of job starterswill be training to become industrial mechanicsfor machine and industrial technology andmechatronics technicians. However, Rotzler alsogives students of the University of CooperativeEducation Loerrach (Berufsakademie Lörrach) anopportunity to complete their practical training,for example in the subject of mechanicalengineering (Bachelor of Engineering). Rotzlerattaches a lot of importance to the provision ofcomprehensive and intensive tuition in skills and

techniques. Motivated professional trainers in thetraining workshop and company departmentsmake sure of this. But fostering social competenceis equally important within a positive companyatmosphere in which learning and working are fun. As a result, Rotzler trainees regularly achieveabove-average grades in their final exams.

Henrietta is a little English girl who painted us a picture of theRotzler military bear. Many thanks for that, Henrietta! If youfeel like painting us a picture of a Rotzler bear, we promise toreward each work of art with a bearilliant surprise.

Naming the ROTZLER Bear

Happy Days in SteinenBMW works fire brigade visits Rotzler

Good things come to those who wait: this adagecertainly applies to the winners of last year’sINTERSCHUTZ competition who finally claimedtheir prize of a visit to the Rotzler works in Stei-nen. The five employees from BMW’s works firebrigade in Regensburg spent two days gathering

information about the production and uses ofRotzler winches. Furthermore, Manfred Nieblerand his colleagues also enjoyed the supportingprogram which gave them an opportunity toexplore castles and caves. It was just a pity thatthe two days passed so quickly ...

standing employees and workers and presentedthem with certificates and gifts. As a specialextra, all Rotzler employees were also given aRotzler service technician bear to take home. Theemployees all enjoyed the event and are alreadylooking forward to the next BBQ.

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ImprintPublisher:ROTZLER GMBH + CO. KGWinches, capstans and winch systemsP.O.Box 11 6579577 Steinen, GermanyPhone +49(0)76 27/701-0Fax +49(0)76 27/701-166E-Mail: info@rotzler.deInternet: www.rotzler.com

Responsible, editorship:Bettina Stillich, Marketing Manager

Creation: Thomas Hecht, hecht visuell

Translation: Francesca Deakin

Circulation:2.500 german, 2.000 english

Please note: reprints or summaries require the advance approval of the publisher.

Photographs courtesy of /Copyright: p. 2: www.slovakiatourism.sk / ESEA SKp. 3: ESEA SK (Renault Kerax)p. 5: eineARTfirma (Bear Cartoon)p. 6: EKA Ltd. (DVD) / Charming s.r.l. (SAIE)other pictures: ROTZLER GMBH + CO. KG

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