Driving Performance Together, LKAB’s Journey with Segmented Girth Gears

Driving Performance Together, LKAB’s Journey with Segmented Girth Gears

Thursday May 28, 2026 10:50 - 11:05 Conference hall

Lecturer: Filip Flygare
Speaker: Frank Kassing

Join David Brown Santasalo and Filip Flygare LKAB for an engaging podiumdiscussion on the practical benefits of segmented girth gears in demanding mining operations. LKAB will share their experience implementing this technology, including challenges faced,solutions adopted, and measurable improvements in uptime and maintenance efficiency. This session offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from an industry leader about how collaborative innovation can deliver tangible results. A Q&A segment will allow participants to explore how these insights can be applied to their own operations.

Lecturers

Filip Flygare Lecturer

Project Manager
LKAB

Frank Kassing Speaker

Global Capital Sales Director
David Brown Santasalo

Frank Kassing is Global Capital Sales Director at David BrownSantasalo, a global leader in mechanical power transmissionsolutions. With over 20 years of experience in industrial machineryand engineered gear systems, Frank specialises in deliveringinnovative solutions for the mining, cement, and heavy-dutysectors.He has played a key role in advancing segmented girth geartechnology, simplifying installation and maintenance while reducing downtime and lifecycle costs.Frank’s expertise spans capital equipment sales, project execution, and strategic partnerships,supporting major projects across Europe and internationally.His career includes contributions togear design innovation and leadership in driving sustainable engineering practices.Frank is a regular speaker at global conferences, sharing insights on next-generation geartechnologies and their impact on productivity and sustainability in demanding industrialenvironments.

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