QMASTOR has signed contracts with Jim Walter Resources (JWR) for the provision of its Pit to Port.net, Horizon APS and iFuse systems for installation at JWR’s coal mines in Alabama, USA. The contracts cover software licensing across JWR’s corporate group, project services and software maintenance and support for an initial five years.
The information system that QMASTOR will supply includes:
- Raw coal production
- Clean coal production
- Stockpile management across its supply chains
- Transportation management of trains, barges and trucks
- Domestic coal delivery management
- Port and export shipping management
- Despatch demurrage management
- Sales contract management
- Commercial invoicing, reporting and shipment documentation
- Advanced constraint based planning and scheduling
- System interfaces for automated data transfers.
Steve Maxwell, General Manager of QMASTOR stated “QMASTOR is pleased to partner with JWR, whose Blue Creek metallurgical coal is recognised the world over for its high quality. Similarly, the selection of QMASTOR’s systems highlights the growing global recognition of the quality of QMASTOR’s mining supply chain solutions.”
Trent Bagnall, Managing Director of QMASTOR said “These contracts with JWR are an important milestone in the company’s ongoing international expansion and market development. The North American coal and bulk commodity markets are comparatively very large and represent a significant opportunity for QMASTOR going forward. We look forward to and are confident about growing a strong presence in this market.
“This announcement highlights the enormous value proposition that QMASTOR’s systems provide our clients. Our ability to increase efficiency and save tangible costs for our customers becomes even more important when commodity prices are lower and cost control is a priority.”