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Other Group Representing: Astec, Inc. and Dillman Heatec, Inc. CEI Enterprises, Inc. Roadtec, Inc. Carlson Paving Products, Inc. Breaker Technology Telsmith, Inc. Astec Underground, Inc. and Trencor Osborn Engineered Products KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens Astec Industries, Inc. Committed to delivering quality equipment, exceptional service and growth, Astec Australia continues to increase operations in Australia and New Zealand for the Astec Industries family of companies. [ ] Astec Australia PTY LTD Acacia Ridge, Queensland, Australia Astec Australia experienced solid growth in 2011, securing more customers, reaching new areas and offering a greater range of products and services. Key advancements include the addition of Roadtec's cold planer, which has contributed to an increase of the paving fleet operating in Australia for the Mobile Asphalt Group by almost 50 percent since 2009. Asphalt plant sales for Astec, Inc. and the Asphalt Group also increased this year with sales to Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. The Aggregate and Mining Group benefited from Astec Australia's commitment to diversification with service and support for Telsmith, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers International, Breaker Technology and Astec Mobile Screens. The Astec Underground Group supplied Trencor trenchers to Western Australia, Eastern Australia and New Zealand. 2011 saw Astec Australia expand its service network, with a new facility in Western Australia, a service agency in New South Wales and representation in Victoria. Brisbane operations expanded with a new multimillion-dollar facility. Astec Australia will continue to grow in 2012, adding depth to our core asphalt business and further developing our aggregate and mining business. We will continue to provide customers with specialized customer service, support and training for Astec Industries products. [energy] [infrastructure] [mining] Astec Australia PTY LTD facility located in Acacia Ridge, Queensland, Australia. 48 Astec Relocatable Asphalt Production Plant. The T1060 Trencher has a chain-driven head shaft with chain drives fully enclosed in an oil bath for longer life. 2011 Astec Industries, Inc. Annual Report