Metals & Mining Review Award

The magazine Metals and mining Review Europe has recognized HBT GmbH in Lünen, Germany, as the underground coal mining machine manufacture Company of the Year in Europe 2024.  

Acknowledged through nominations by the subscribers, HBT GmbH has been shortlisted to be featured as the European underground coal mining machine manufacture Company of 2024. HBT will be the only company to receive this award.

In the 2024 “Europe Secial”, the magazine showcases HBT’s expertise/solutions, strengths, and unique propositions to customers as a top company in underground coal mining machine manufacture.

The HBT Group received the “Underground Coal Mining Machine Manufacture Company of the Year in Europe 2024” award due to its strong history of innovation and leadership in the longwall mining industry. With a legacy dating back to the 1800s, the company integrates advanced technologies and automation to enhance mining efficiency, safety, and productivity. HBT specializes in high-performance mining systems, including longwall mining equipment, programmable mining controls, and automated solutions that reduce manual labor and improve safety in hazardous environments. Their commitment to continuous innovation, as well as their global network for support and maintenance, positions them as a trusted partner for the future of mining operations.The HBT GmbH is more than just a mining equipment manufacturer. Through its network of associated brands—Hauhinco, Breuer Motoren, Advantec and Pempek—HBT delivers a wide range of systems, components and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries such as mining, tunnelling, electrical engineering, oil & gas and construction. The group’s focus on vertical and lateral integration allows it to produce world-class equipment that combines innovation, reliability and customer-oriented solutions.