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MINING sustainably , such as our fine grinding processes that give mining operations the ability to liberate more of their valuable minerals .”
According to Viljoen , collaboration doesn ’ t always create innovation ; it has to be driven by the needs of the industry and operations .
“ We ’ re heavily driven by our internal Glencore operations to provide them with the expertise we have , and present potential opportunities commercially as we identify them . The mining industry is very conservative . Productivity is a key focus and you need to ensure 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 ,
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PROFILE
Employees : 58 / Established : 1962 Industry : JCSmale is a leading engineering and design company servicing a diverse range of industries including Heavy Clay , Mining , Automotive , Light Rail , Adhesives , Paint and Plasterboard Services : J C Smale is a diversified applied technology company that offers innovative equipment design for automated solutions along with
mechanical , electrical and general engineering services . For over 20 years JCSmale is a key manufacturing partner with Glencore Technologies on IsaMill and Jameson Cell .
Ongoing Projects :
• PU Lined , Ni Plated , Rubber Lined , Hardox and Stainless Steel components for the mining Industry - World Wide
• Robotic Handling System Queensland Australia
• Robotic Handlings Systems Perth Australia
• Robotic Handlings System South Africa
• Paint Dispersion Equipment Queensland Australia
• Paint Dispersion Equipment Melbourne Australia Management : Ken Smale - Managing Director / Ross Smale - Engineer - Electrical / Colin Smale - Engineer – Applications / Gordon Smale – Manufacturing Manager / Ron Hill – Group Financial Controller Website : www . jcsmale . com www . glencoretechnology . com . au 59