GLENCORE
MINING you ’ re responding to the needs of the operational guys .
“ With the introduction of automation technology , advanced process controls and simplicity of operations will become a big factor in coming years . Automation is complicated but new technologies will simplify the process ,” said Viljoen .
“ Equipment design needs to be very simple but robust . To maximize productivity , the need is to be innovative around designing equipment and running it with minimal attention .”
In addition , the company continuously strives to find new and more efficient ways of doing things , even if it takes them outside the realm of the mining sector .
“ We ’ re continuously looking for other applications in the mining industry or even if it applies outside the industry . We are always looking for new ideas in terms of solving issues that come up within those disciplines – grinding , flotation , smelting and refining ,” said Viljoen .
Branding One of the most underrated aspects of the mining industry is branding . For Glencore Technology
SUPPLIER PROFILE
Employees : 58 Established : 1962
Industry : Engineering and Design for Heavy Clay , Mining , Automotive , Light Rail , Adhesives , Paint and Plasterboard Services : mechanical , electrical and general engineering services Management : Ken Smale - Managing Director , Ross Smale - Engineer - El e c t r i c a l ,C o l i nS m a l e-En g i n e e r –A p p l i c a t i o n s ,G o r d o nS m a l e –M a n u f a c t u r i n g Manager , Ron Hill – Group Financial Controller Website : www . jcsmale . com
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