New manufacturing plant for New South Wales
(091026) Minova Australia today opened its new state-of-the-art fully automated manufacturing facility at Arndell Park, Sydney. A full range of rockbolts and plates for the coal mining industry will be manufactured at this new facility.
This expansion into steel strata support products for the Australian underground coal mining industry complements Minova Australia’s existing extensive market offering. Minova Australia is the leading manufacturer and supplier of chemical-based consumables, steel bolts, plates, application and services associated with rock bolting, ground consolidation, ventilation and water control in the underground mining, tunneling and civil engineering industries.
Minova’s launch into the coal bolt market is a natural progression following the acquisition of Australia’s leading hard rock bolt provider, Strata Control Systems (SCS), in May 2008. Minova also leveraged its global bolting position in the development of the Australian coal bolt product range and manufacturing facilities, with the significant involvement of personnel from Minova’s extensive global bolting operations. Large scale automation at the new facility will provide significant safety, efficiency and quality benefits unparalleled in the industry.
Matthew Berry, Minova Australia’s Coal Business Manager said of the new facility: “This is an exciting step for Minova Australia and for the Australian coal industry. We are proud to offer a wide range of Australian manufactured products and services designed specifically for domestic conditions and incorporating Minova’s world renowned technical expertise and quality standards.”
The new facility was opened by Michael Reich, CEO of Minova International who said: “We are delighted to be able to commission this state-of-the-art facility and expand our product offering to the Australian coal industry. Minova is committed to growing alongside its customers and improving industry safety and productivity standards in the process. Our new bolt manufacturing facility will also provide additional employment opportunities, further evidence of Minova’s commitment to supporting our local communities.”
