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Epiroc buys Aussie electrifier

EPIROC is buying Australian electrical manufacturer and contractor JTMEC for an undisclosed sum.

 Epiroc has bought JTMEC.

Epiroc has bought JTMEC.

Perth, Western Australia-based JTMEC specialises in providing electrical infrastructure in mines and is a key player in the industry's transition to battery electrification.

Its offerings include high voltage installation and maintenance work, transformer servicing and testing, feasibility studies, and training.

It also manufactures electrical products including substations and mine chargers.

Epiroc president and CEO Helena Hedblom believes JTMEC will be a key enable or mine electrification going forward.

"Battery electrification represents the future in the mining industry and the strong team at JTMEC is playing and important role in enabling this vital transformation," she said. 

"This acquisition will further strengthen our ability to support mining customers on their electrification journey towards fewer emissions, improved work conditions and higher productivity.

"JTMEC is also a strong compliment to Meglab, which we acquired in 2021."

JTMEC will become part of Epiroc's Parts & Services division.

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