Epiroc focuses on holistic strategy for challenges in underground mining.

VOL. 8

MAY 2021

Epiroc attempts to approach US and Canada as a single market.

EPIROC has decided a new strategy for the betterment of the underground mining market in North America by accumulating resources and applications to work together with US and Canadian segments. The company said that this structure will fulfill the demand for electrification solutions and reduce environmental footprint. Epiroc helps the underground mining indus with production and face drill rigs, loaders and trucks, ventilation, and automation systems. Jon Torpy, president and general manager for Epiroc USA LLC, said that this combined system will summon maximum production with safe, cost effective, and sustainable solutions. For the implementation purpose of this strategy, a new position named underground business manager is created for North America. Travis Battley, who has 18 years of experience serving Epiroc underground mining customers universally, has been appointed in this role. He will work with customer centers in the US and Canada to support product and application expertise in material handling, drilling, infrastructures like electrification and automation.