Epiroc has announced its acquisition of Brisbane, Australia-based ground engaging tools (GET) supplier CR. Full Article.
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Epiroc to acquire RCT
Epiroc has confirmed that it will take over Australian company Remote Control Technologies (RCT) in a deal the OEM said will make it the world-leading automation solutions provider for surface and underground rock drilling and for underground loading and haulage. RCT offers automation and remote-control solutions applicable for single machines and entire mixed fleets regardless of type or manufacturer, and…
Read MoreLuannan Macheng taking Epiroc underground
Epiroc has won a sizable order worth MSEK 300 for underground mining equipment to go underground at an iron ore mine owned by Shougang Group’s Luannan Macheng Mining in China. Read full article.
Read MoreEpiroc grabs majority stake in Radlink
Epiroc has announced it has signed a deal to acquire a 53% stake in Australian wireless connectivity company Radlink, though financial details are undisclosed. Read full article.
Read MoreEpiroc to acquire AARD
Epiroc has signed a deal to acquire South African equipment manufacturer AARD for an undisclosed sum. AARD, based near Johannesburg, South Africa, designs, manufactures, services and supports a wide range of mining equipment, specializing in low-profile underground machines for mines with low mining heights. The company’s line-up include drill rigs, bolters, loaders, scalers, and more, with customers mainly in the…
Read MoreEpiroc, Rajant validate use of wireless network for drills
Epiroc and wireless network provider Rajant Corporation have successfully validated the global deployment of both Epiroc semi-autonomous and autonomous drills with the latter’s BreadCrumb wireless nodes. “Improving the operational safety and productivity of mining operations is the byproduct of Rajant Kinetic Mesh. It is the only industrial wireless network enabling machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity and mobility in markets like open-pit and…
Read MoreGlencore picks Epiroc for all-electric Onaping
Epiroc has won a large order from Glencore to supply battery electric and automation equipment to the Onaping Depth nickel and copper project in Ontario, Canada, that is set to begin production in 2024. Read full article.
Read MoreEpiroc closes acquisition of JTMEC
After first announcing its intentions on 29 April, OEM Epiroc has completed its takeover of Australian electrification infrastructure supplier JTMEC. Read full article.
Read MoreEpiroc targets productivity, cost efficiency with Boomer S10 S
The world’s first automated one-boom jumbo for the small segment has arrived, according to OEM Epiroc: its new release, the Boomer S10 S face drilling rig. The Boomer S10 S provides near surgical precision in drilling and major cost savings throughout the cycle – all thanks to being the world’s first one-boom jumbo featuring Epiroc’s Rig Control System. The consistent,…
Read MoreEpiroc launches self-service, anytime video collection
Operators and service techs seeking to maximize equipment uptime have had their call answered by Epiroc, which has introduced a series of 24/7 self-service videos with instructions for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair needs. The videos, available for web or mobile devices, have been designed for those customers who prefer to conduct their own routine maintenance and minor repairs in their…
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