SMT Scharf AG, a global leader in bespoke transport solutions for underground mining, is advancing its Strategy 2026 by expanding into new sales regions and diversifying its product portfolio. The company has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with the CFH Group, a provider of air technology and environmental solutions for mining, targeting the Kazakhstan and South Africa markets.
Under the agreement, CFH Group’s subsidiary, CFT Kazakhstan T.O.O., will serve as the exclusive dealer for all SMT Scharf products in Kazakhstan. Simultaneously, SMT Scharf Africa (Pty.) Ltd. will act as the exclusive dealer for CFH Group’s products in South Africa. This strategic move aims to establish a stronger local presence, integrate products across the Group, and leverage synergies to enhance operational efficiency.
The cooperation aligns with SMT Scharf’s Strategy 2026, which focuses on optimizing global supply chain efficiency, integrating locations, and diversifying into electromobility and intelligent transport solutions. The company is also developing light electric vehicles (LEVs) and battery-powered monorails to meet increasing demand for low-emission solutions in underground mining.
Longjiao Wang, CEO of SMT Scharf AG, stated: “With the Strategy 2026, we aim to better serve the demand for low-emission, high-quality transport solutions. Our exclusive cooperation with CFH Group represents an important step in driving our expansion into relevant mining markets worldwide.”
Key markets such as China and Poland remain central to SMT Scharf’s strategy, while the company continues to explore expansion into additional markets. The Group’s portfolio includes captivated railway systems, rubber-tyred vehicles, and battery-powered transport solutions, serving hard coal, gold, platinum, and other metal mines globally.
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