Haver & Boecker Niagara announced 10 August the opening of a new facility in Parauapebas, Brazil, that will offer service and support for mining operations in the region including diagnostics, equipment refurbishment, parts stocking and more.
The 4,000-square-metre (43,055-square-foot) location, following the celebration of a grand opening on 18 May, offers the capacity to manufacture 800 different part numbers and can refurbish 120 vibrating screens and 240 exciters. It also features a paint booth, a rainwater collection system, water treatment, water and oil separation, 100% LED lighting with lower energy consumption and a natural lighting structure.
Additionally, the new Parauapebas facility features a 50/15-ton overhead crane, a blasting booth and air conditioners.
Clayton Carvalho, managing director of Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Brazil operation, said: “We offer an array of service and support options to increase customer savings and equipment longevity. With the addition of the Parauapebas facility, we can more easily provide unmatched service and support onsite for our customers to help maximize their screening performance.”
He also noted that, today, Haver & Boecker Niagara is responsible for the production of more than 50% of the mining equipment in the Brazilian region.
“With the anticipated demand, the new service center further benefits the community by increasing job opportunities for the local community,” Carvalho said.
Source: Haver & Boecker Niagara