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Press Release | 14 February 2012 16:30

Wacker Neuson SE: Wacker Neuson wins German Industry Innovation Award

Wacker Neuson SE / Key word(s): Products/Innovation/

14.02.2012 / 16:30

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Wacker Neuson wins German Industry Innovation Award

(Munich/Frankfurt am Main, February 14, 2012) The DPU 130 from Wacker
Neuson, the world's most powerful vibratory plate, has won this year's
German Industry Innovation Award in the medium-sized company category. The
award ceremony took place on February 11, 2012, in Frankfurt am Main. In
total, over 280 innovations were submitted by businesses for the award. The
DPU 130 has done much to advance safety, performance and cost efficiency in
the construction industry.

The German Industry Innovation Award was presented on February 11 under the
patronage umbrella of Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
From more than 280 innovations submitted, Wacker Neuson's DPU 130 - the
world's strongest vibratory plate - was chosen as the winner in the
medium-sized company category.

'We are delighted at the jury's decision. Our DPU 130 vibratory plate for
soil compaction was developed specifically to answer the day-to-day
challenges facing operators on site. The plate's infrared remote control
eliminates hand-arm vibrations and protects operators from exposure to
exhaust fumes, dust and noise. It is a user friendly - and above all - safe
machine,' explains Cem Peksaglam, CEO of Wacker Neuson, who was delighted
to except the award recognizing Germany's most innovative companies.

The German Industry Innovation Award has been presented every year since
1980 by the Rhein Main e.V business club and is regarded as the most
prestigious innovation award worldwide. It is divided into three
categories: major companies, medium-sized companies and start-ups.

Shortly before receiving this accolade, the DPU 130 was also recognized in
Austria. In January, the Austrian construction magazine Baublatt Österreich
named the DPU 130 winner in the Innovation of the Year 2012 category at its
annual meeting for Austrian construction and construction equipment
companies.

DPU 130 vibratory plate raises the bar in compaction
With a compaction performance of 130 kN, the Wacker Neuson vibratory plate
outperforms the most powerful conventional vibratory plates on the market
by 30 percent. This means that with an approximate operating weight of just
1.2 tons, the DPU 130 is making inroads into a segment previously reserved
for rollers in the 7-ton weight category. Thanks to its compact dimensions,
the Wacker Neuson plate is significantly more flexible and economical than
a roller. It is also much cheaper to transport, for example, as it does not
need to be moved in a flat-bed truck. In addition, the DPU 130 costs less
to run.

Wacker Neuson engineers developed a dedicated and unique base plate
solution for the DPU 130. They designed an entirely new concept based on a
split base plate with separate hydraulic controls. This innovative concept
gives the plate its unique handling flexibility that allows it to tackle
any maneuver, from turning corners to remaining stationary. It also enables
operators to continuously adjust speed while maintaining the machine's
exceptional responsiveness. Intelligent sensors provide added protection by
automatically deactivating the plate as soon as it gets within two meters
of the operator. They also ensure that the machine cannot be damaged by
incorrect use.

Wacker Neuson first unveiled the DPU 130 at bauma 2010 in Munich, the
world's largest construction equipment trade fair. The machine is
manufactured with a high degree of vertical integration in Germany. Since
its launch, it has resulted in predictable and quantifiable safety,
performance and cost efficiency gains in the construction industry. 'Once
you have tried the DPU 130, you will never want to be without one again. It
is a truly impressive product,' concludes Cem Peksaglam.

Your contact:

Wacker Neuson SE
Katrin Neuffer
Head of Corporate Communication / Investor Relations
Preussenstr. 41
80809 Munich, Germany
Tel. + 49 - (0)89 - 354 02 - 173
katrin.neuffer@wackerneuson.com

About Wacker Neuson
The Wacker Neuson Group is a leading manufacturer of light and compact
equipment with over 30 affiliates and more than 140 sales and service
stations across the globe. Manufacturing activities are distributed across
three sites in Germany, one in Austria, a components manufacturing plant in
Serbia, two sites in the US and one in the Philippines. Products
manufactured by the company are branded Wacker Neuson. In Europe, the Group
also distributes compact equipment under the brand names Kramer Allrad and
Weidemann (agricultural machinery). With over 300 product categories and a
global spare parts service, Wacker Neuson is the partner of choice among
professional users in a wide range of industries including the
construction, gardening, landscaping and agriculture sectors, as well as
among municipal bodies and companies in the industrial, recycling and
energy sectors.

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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

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