MAAG Achieves Second Gearbox Replacement Success in the MEA Region – This Time in Saudi Arabia

Following our successful 1:1 gearbox replacement in Iraq earlier this year, this replacement involved the vertical WPU Iron Drive gearbox.

MAAG is proud to announce another major milestone in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa (MEA), this time about the horizontal CPU 47 gearbox.

“These milestones reflect our customers’ growing trust across regions and product lines,” — Mohamed Rezk, Regional Sales Director

Project Highlights

This recent success involved the compact yet robust MAAG CPU 47, a two-stage planetary Central Drive Gear Unit specifically engineered for high-efficiency cement grinding. The gearbox offers higher kilowatt capacity, durability, and compact design – making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Key Success Factors:

• - Delivered on time and according to specifications
• - Immediate start of fabrication after project selection
• - Met all client expectations in quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• - Higher kW capacity to accommodate increased material feed
• - Full technical and on-site support by the MAAG engineering team

Precision in Execution

Led by MAAG specialist Uma Shankar, the on-site coordination with the plant owner and operational teams ensured perfect execution.

Thanks to precise planning, collaborative teamwork, and expert knowledge, the gearbox replacement “snapped into place” like a puzzle, achieving full operational capacity right on schedule.

Client Satisfaction & Future Outlook

The client expressed high satisfaction not only with the gearbox performance but also with the outstanding after-market service provided by the MAAG team.

Customer satisfaction remains our top priority, and this project is a clear example of how trust, expertise, and teamwork lead to outstanding results.

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