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MINING NEW S Swedish mining EQUIPMENT MAKER ACQUI
RES AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS Photo: JTMEC New takeover Swedish mining and infrastructure equipment maker Epiroc has completed its acquisition of JTMEC, an Australian company specialised in supplying electrical infrastructure to mines. In a statement, Epiroc said that JTMEC’s activities have a key role in “supporting the industry’s transition to battery electrification,” supplying electrification infrastructure solutions to both underground and surface mines. “The company’s offerings include high voltage installation and maintenance work, transformer servicing and testing, engineering design, feasibility studies, and training. It also manufactures electrical products including substations and mine chargers,” according to the statement. JTMEC is based in Perth, Australia, and has a workforce of some 190 employees. The company says it sells its turn-key electrical services and products across the Asia-Pacific Region. Some of JTMEC’s customers include Aeris, Aueralia, BHP, Bluestone, Fortescue, Ghella, and other industry players.u 42 MINING & METAL 2 2022