Wacker Neuson SE / Key word(s): Products/Innovation/14.02.2012 / 16:30---------------------------------------------------------------------Wacker Neuson wins German Industry Innovation Award (Munich/Frankfurt am Main, February 14, 2012) The DPU 130 from WackerNeuson, the world's most powerful vibratory plate, has won this year'sGerman Industry Innovation Award in the medium-sized company category. Theaward ceremony took place on February 11, 2012, in Frankfurt am Main. Intotal, over 280 innovations were submitted by businesses for the award. TheDPU 130 has done much to advance safety, performance and cost efficiency inthe construction industry.The German Industry Innovation Award was presented on February 11 under thepatronage umbrella of Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research.From more than 280 innovations submitted, Wacker Neuson's DPU 130 - theworld's strongest vibratory plate - was chosen as the winner in themedium-sized company category.'We are delighted at the jury's decision. Our DPU 130 vibratory plate forsoil compaction was developed specifically to answer the day-to-daychallenges facing operators on site. The plate's infrared remote controleliminates hand-arm vibrations and protects operators from exposure toexhaust fumes, dust and noise. It is a user friendly - and above all - safemachine,' explains Cem Peksaglam, CEO of Wacker Neuson, who was delightedto except the award recognizing Germany's most innovative companies.The German Industry Innovation Award has been presented every year since1980 by the Rhein Main e.V business club and is regarded as the mostprestigious innovation award worldwide. It is divided into threecategories: major companies, medium-sized companies and start-ups.Shortly before receiving this accolade, the DPU 130 was also recognized inAustria. In January, the Austrian construction magazine Baublatt Österreichnamed the DPU 130 winner in the Innovation of the Year 2012 category at itsannual meeting for Austrian construction and construction equipmentcompanies.DPU 130 vibratory plate raises the bar in compactionWith a compaction performance of 130 kN, the Wacker Neuson vibratory plateoutperforms the most powerful conventional vibratory plates on the marketby 30 percent. This means that with an approximate operating weight of just1.2 tons, the DPU 130 is making inroads into a segment previously reservedfor rollers in the 7-ton weight category. Thanks to its compact dimensions,the Wacker Neuson plate is significantly more flexible and economical thana roller. It is also much cheaper to transport, for example, as it does notneed to be moved in a flat-bed truck. In addition, the DPU 130 costs lessto run.Wacker Neuson engineers developed a dedicated and unique base platesolution for the DPU 130. They designed an entirely new concept based on asplit base plate with separate hydraulic controls. This innovative conceptgives the plate its unique handling flexibility that allows it to tackleany maneuver, from turning corners to remaining stationary. It also enablesoperators to continuously adjust speed while maintaining the machine'sexceptional responsiveness. Intelligent sensors provide added protection byautomatically deactivating the plate as soon as it gets within two metersof the operator. They also ensure that the machine cannot be damaged byincorrect use.Wacker Neuson first unveiled the DPU 130 at bauma 2010 in Munich, theworld's largest construction equipment trade fair. The machine ismanufactured with a high degree of vertical integration in Germany. Sinceits launch, it has resulted in predictable and quantifiable safety,performance and cost efficiency gains in the construction industry. 'Onceyou have tried the DPU 130, you will never want to be without one again. Itis a truly impressive product,' concludes Cem Peksaglam.Your contact:Wacker Neuson SE Katrin NeufferHead of Corporate Communication / Investor RelationsPreussenstr. 4180809 Munich, Germany Tel. + 49 - (0)89 - 354 02 - 173katrin.neuffer@wackerneuson.com About Wacker NeusonThe Wacker Neuson Group is a leading manufacturer of light and compactequipment with over 30 affiliates and more than 140 sales and servicestations across the globe. Manufacturing activities are distributed acrossthree sites in Germany, one in Austria, a components manufacturing plant inSerbia, two sites in the US and one in the Philippines. Productsmanufactured by the company are branded Wacker Neuson. In Europe, the Groupalso distributes compact equipment under the brand names Kramer Allrad andWeidemann (agricultural machinery). With over 300 product categories and aglobal spare parts service, Wacker Neuson is the partner of choice amongprofessional users in a wide range of industries including theconstruction, gardening, landscaping and agriculture sectors, as well asamong municipal bodies and companies in the industrial, recycling andenergy sectors.End of Media ReleasePhotos will be distributed by mecom-bildkanal and available athttp://newsfeed.equitystory.com/wackerconstruction/156708.htmlCaption: Vibrationsplatte DPU 130 von Wacker Neuson---------------------------------------------------------------------14.02.2012 Dissemination of a Press Release, transmitted by DGAP - acompany of EquityStory AG.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de---------------------------------------------------------------------Language: English Company: Wacker Neuson SE Preußenstr. 41 80809 München Germany Phone: +49 - (0)89 - 354 02 - 0 Fax: +49 - (0)89 - 354 02 - 390 E-mail: info@wackerneuson.com Internet: www.wackerneuson.com ISIN: DE000WACK012 WKN: WACK01 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München, Stuttgart End of News DGAP-Media --------------------------------------------------------------------- 156708 14.02.2012
