An autonomous service provider will be able to convert more equipment to driverless technology.
Epiroc recently confirmed plans to acquire Remote Control Technologies (RCT). Consolidation is touted to expand the bidder’s offering from automating purely surface and underground rock drills, to underground loading and haulage machinery too.
Perth-based RCT already provides automation and remote-control solutions for single machines up to mixed fleets regardless of manufacturer. The target company also provides data and information systems, fleet and machine management systems, and machine protection systems to customers based in more than 70 countries.
“Automation is increasingly important for the mining industry to strengthen safety and productivity, and RCT’s advanced solutions complement Epiroc’s existing automation offering well. Together we will provide complete automation and remote-control solutions to support our customers on their journey towards optimal operations,” Epiroc president and CEO Helena Hedblom said in a public statement.
“We are especially pleased that Bob Muirhead, RCT’s founder …, will continue in an active management role. We look forward to welcoming the strong RCT team to Epiroc.”
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