Minova International

Minova, in thirty years of industry specialisation in underground mining and civil engineering, has established a critical presence in key regions worldwide. It has manufacturing sites in Australia, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, South Africa and the United States. With sales in more than 50 countries, Minova is a Global leader in ground control consumables.

Part of the Orica Group of companies it is now headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Orica is one of the top 50 companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with market capitalisation of approximately A$ 7 billion. The company has over 13,000 employees in approximately 50 countries around the world. Orica provides products and services to the mining, manufacturing and construction and consumer markets through four business groups. For more information visit WWW.ORICA.COM

Minova, with the addition of Excel Mining Systems based in the USA and Strata Control Systems based in Australia along with its Lokset resin capsule and bolts, is now the global leader in rock bolting. It also enjoys being acknowledged as a global authority and trusted advisor with market leadership in strata injection, cavity filling and ventilation seals.

Flexible in its methods and approach, the company adheres strictly to its founding principles particularly where issues of quality, health and safety and the environment are concerned and Orica’s Safety Health & Environment policy now underpins this.

Through its innovation in new products and technologies and a culture dedicated to growth and expansion, Minova continues to build its brand throughout the world with a strong commitment to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders, including employees and customers, throughout 2008 and beyond.

Minova believes in being close to its customers allowing rapid response and on-site servicing backed up by local technical facilities which in turn are supported by the global network of Minova International and the Minova Group companies.

The pre-eminent position of Minova has been obtained via Solutions from Materials Technology in the following markets and segments:

Mining
Roof bolting - Membranes - Ventilation Seals - Backfill - Injection resins - Roadway support

Tunnelling
Injection chemicals for water stopping and ground consolidation - Anchoring - Gas sealing

Civils & Infrastructure
Ground consolidation - Crack repair - Water sealing - Sewer repair