GROUND SUPPORT accurate laser measurements , and can be connected via both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth , providing operators with real-time access to data , built-in notifications and alarms . This setup reduces the need for manual work and inspections in the mine , reducing costs and improving safety .
“ This product is designed for the modern mine ,” Young said . “ Manual measuring methods for managing ground support are now a thing of the past . With this new sensor system , it is possible to understand , analyse and forecast ground movements remotely .”
The xCell Cyclops system is available as a subscription service with three levels : Basic , Silver and Gold . The number of users at a site and devices in remote mode vary across the levels . Local service is included in all three levels , and remote service is included in the Gold package .
Sika buys Thiessen Team , cementing its US presence
Sika has acquired Thiessen Team USA , a manufacturer of shotcrete and grouting products for the mining industry in the US . The company serves the Western US mining industry which produces essential minerals for the growing electric vehicle industry among many other critical minerals . It says the acquisition will open up significant cross-selling potential and will support Sika ’ s expansion in the US mining market .
Thiessen is a family owned business serving the mining industry in the Western region of the US with shotcrete and grouting solutions that enable increased efficiency in mining operations . Sika stated : “ Thiessen has long-established , strong relationships with large mining customers and has built a reputation for excellent quality , hands-on technical support , and fast reaction times . The company operates two production facilities which are strategically located close to large mines in the western US , which among other excavate materials essential for the production of batteries . With the expanded investments in manufacturing of electric vehicles in the US , demand for these critical minerals is expected to significantly increase going forward .”
Increasing sustainability requirements in mining operations represents a significant potential for Sika ’ s robust range of solutions . A groundbreaking development is Sika ’ s unique technology for cement-free concrete which is already used for backfilling of shafts in the world ’ s largest iron ore mine in Sweden and will now be rolled out in the entire Americas region .
Sika already has a strong presence in the mining industry in Latin America and Canada , which was significantly expanded through the acquisition of King Packaged Materials Company in 2019 . “ The acquisition of Thiessen will in a similar way improve access to US mining projects . Sika products such as structural fibres , shotcrete accelerators , and backfilling solutions will complement Thiessen ’ s offering and further
support market penetration .”
Christoph Ganz , Regional Manager Americas : “ The acquisition of Thiessen supports our expansion in the exciting mining business in the USA and provides Sika with a wider presence in mining across the Americas region . The offerings of Sika and Thiessen are highly complementary and open up significant cross-selling potential with new and existing mining customers . We look forward to a successful joint future and would like to extend a very warm welcome to the Thiessen employees as they join the Sika team .”
JENNMAR picks up The CAN ® with Burrell deal
JENNCHEM , a wholly owned subsidiary of
JENNMAR , recently announced that on June 1 , it acquired the assets of Burrell Mining Products , Inc . As part of the acquisition , JENNCHEM will acquire Burrell ’ s operating assets along with certain customer agreements and intellectual property rights . JENNCHEM will continue
production of ‘ The CAN ® ’ and ‘ Omega Block ® ’ from the Utah , Pennsylvania , and West Virginia locations . Ongoing sales will be carried out through JENNCHEM sales and distribution networks . This acquisition it said will allow
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