For more than 60 years, Becker Mining Systems has been the trusted partner for underground mining operations worldwide. Known for its integrated energy, automation, communications and transport systems, the company supports the global mining sector with a strong, enduring presence – especially here in Canada.
The Canadian operation – formerly Varis Mine Technology Ltd. – is headquartered in Sudbury, Ontario, next to Canada’s most famous nickel-copper mines. Varis Mine Technology was founded in 1997 and became part of the Becker Group in the mid-2000s; since then the Canadian team has operated as Becker Mining Systems Canada, supporting sites across Canada and internationally.
Albert Bower, CEO of Becker Mining Systems Canada, said from his Sudbury office, “We are unique because each of our products is designed from the ground up for underground mining operations.”
That focus on purpose-built engineering drives Becker’s product development: designing systems for the real conditions mines face – dust, humidity, vibration and confined spaces – rather than adapting surface technologies for below-ground use.
He points out that most people never see what happens below ground. While the surface infrastructure is visible, the real action happens in a vast, complex three-dimensional world that is largely hidden from sight. Reliable communications are essential to safety and productivity, operating vertically and horizontally – often in environments filled with noise and obstacles.
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