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Winterthur, Switzerland – Dust emissions are one of the greatest challenges in modern emission control. Whether in international mining, large construction sites, or industrial areas, efficient dust suppression solutions are now essential. FRUTIGER Company AG is setting new global standards with its MobyDick brand and the technologically leading “Multi” series. A recent major order for five dust suppression machines for a copper mining project in Chile confirms the superiority of this Swiss engineering.

With the new MobyDick Platform wheel washing system, FRUTIGER Company AG presents a world first for sites with limited space, such as cement plants, recycling yards, or chemical halls. The freely accessible 360° washing platform operates without side splash walls and can be approached from any direction and at any angle – a revolution for facilities where traditional drive-through systems could not be installed due to insufficient entry and exit space.

Many activities in industry are only possible with heavy vehicles. They get dirty in the process. Mining Truck Wash System and other heavy machinery are therefore indispensable. FRUTIGER Company AG is the world market leader for tire washing systems, dust control and demucking. The washing systems of our MobyDick brand are well-thought-out down to the last detail and provide valuable support for operators of heavy equipment.

Cham (Germany), July 2025 – With an impressive fleet of over 800 construction machines, the Josef Rädlinger Group is one of the leading names in the German construction industry. For smooth operations on construction sites, the quick availability and maintenance readiness of machinery are crucial. To efficiently and thoroughly clean returned equipment, JR relies on a state-of-the-art MobyDick Demucking System at its new logistics center.

In April 2025, Munich will become the epicenter of the construction industry as bauma—the world’s largest trade fair for the construction sector—opens its doors. The FRUTIGER Company AG will be present as a leading provider of Wheel Washing Systems, Demucking Systems for construction machinery, and Dust Control Systems under its own MobyDick brand, showcasing an inspiring exhibition presence.

In industrial and construction settings where handling bulk materials, demolishing buildings, or grinding materials is commonplace, dust quickly becomes an inevitable byproduct. However, the release of dust particles into the air is not just a nuisance—it poses significant health and environmental risks. An effective method to control this dust is through suppression using water droplets. This technique is not only efficient but also environmentally friendly. In this article, we discuss the importance of dust control with water droplets and why it is critical for both industrial safety and public health.

M.V. Maschinenvertriebs GmbH from Forchheim / Upper Franconia sells and rents special machines to the construction industry and is a specialist for any operation in soft ground or mud. With a focus on the sale and rental of track dumpers, which are characterised by low ground pressure and flexible application possibilities, the company relies on proven manufacturers such as Prinoth, Kässbohrer and Morooka. Marco Gast, head and owner of the company, knows the advantages and disadvantages of the different concepts and can thus solve every problem individually.

FRUTIGER INDIA Private Limited, a leading provider of innovative environmental solutions, is proud to announce the successful installation and commissioning of their state-of-the-art Automatic Wheel Washing System at Nippon AMNS Sagasahi Mines in Koira, Barbil, Orissa. The project, aimed at reducing pollution and meeting the emission control regulations set by the Orissa State Pollution Control Board, marks a significant milestone in environmental sustainability.

Already for the 17th time the Swiss company FRUTIGER Company AG, with the well-known promise “a whale, a promise!”, was present at the bauma in hall B5/booth 224 and once again clearly underlined its worldwide leading role in the fields of wheel washing systems, dust control and demucking.