SMT Scharf AG (WKN A3DRAE; ISIN DE000A3DRAE2), a global leader in bespoke transport solutions and logistics systems for underground mining, is advancing its Strategy 2026 through new exclusive cooperation agreements with CFH Group, a provider of air technology and environmental solutions for mining and tunneling. The agreements, announced on March 19, 2026, designate CFH Group as the exclusive dealer for SMT Scharf products in Kazakhstan via CFT Kazakhstan T.O.O., and SMT Scharf Africa (Pty.) Ltd. as the exclusive dealer for CFH Group products in South Africa.
The strategic move is part of SMT Scharf's broader initiative to optimize global supply chain efficiency, integrate group locations, and diversify its product portfolio, particularly in electromobility and intelligent transport solutions. The company has been developing light electric vehicles (LEVs) and battery-powered monorails to meet increasing demand for low-emission mining equipment. The cooperation with CFH Group aims to strengthen local footprints and leverage synergies within the group, while key markets such as China and Poland remain central to the company's strategy.
"With the Strategy 2026, we aim to enable SMT Scharf to better serve the demand for low-emission, high-quality transport solutions in underground mining and tunnel logistics," said Longjiao Wang, CEO of SMT Scharf AG. "Our exclusive cooperation with CFH Group for the Kazakh and South African market represents an important step in driving our expansion into relevant mining markets worldwide."
The SMT Scharf Group develops, manufactures, and services transportation equipment for underground mining and tunnel construction, including captivated railway systems used in hard coal, gold, platinum, and other metal mines. Since 2018, the company has diversified its portfolio to include rubber-tyred diesel and electric vehicles such as loaders, scissor lifts, and underground trucks. The company is also advancing battery-powered transport solutions as part of its diversification strategy.
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