AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: The first quarter of this year is shaping as much as be a busy one for Scott Mining, the mining division of automation and robotics options provider, Scott Technology Limited (NZX: SCT), because the enterprise continues making waves within the Australian mining sector.
This month marks two years since Rio Tinto awarded Scott Technology a multimillion-dollar contract to design and construct an automatic mine laboratory for his or her Gudai Darri iron ore project within the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Once accomplished and in production, the Gudai Darri laboratory would be the safest, most productive, highest high quality iron ore facility within the world. The project highlights Scott’s evolution within the mining sector from a world main provider of pattern preparation equipment to a full end-to-end automation and evaluation solution provider.
While the Rio Tinto project continues to trace positively, the Scott mining team is deeply embedded within the ramp-up and commercialisation of one other large and complex automated laboratory system in West Australia for mining services provider, MinAnalytical.
The project has moved into the operational phase which now sees the Scott team offering ongoing support and repair to MinAnalytical, who were recently acquired by global mining services firm ALS.
John Kippenberger, Scott Technology CEO, says the company’s dedication to the mining industry is second to none and projects such as Gudai Darri and ALS-MinAnalytical demonstrate Scott’s competency on this sector.
“We’re delighted to proceed partnering with such revered organisations to ship profitable automation projects within the mining sector. This gives us a platform to additional develop the mining arm of the Scott business, evolving our global technique to design and construct the newest in pattern preparation equipment to serve the rising wants of our customers, markets and industry trends,” says Kippenberger.
To support the numerous growth ambitions in Scott’s mining technique and the event of this space of the business, Scott has appointed Ian Enright because the company’s Global Director of Scott Mining.
Enright is based out of Perth, Australia, and can take the lead on new business, looking at alternatives throughout various geographic markets and metal industries that match Scott Technology, in addition to assembly the technology wants of customers as they adjust to a low carbon future.
“While acknowledging that COVID-19’s impact on the worldwide enterprise environment has been disruptive, particularly when moving people and technology throughout borders, it’s motivating to see how Scott Technology has moved with positive momentum all through this era to support their customers. I’m looking ahead to rising our enterprise throughout the mining industry and having the proper construction and funding in place to support the altering wants of our customers .
“As we proceed our growth in automation and systems, we will maintain the event and evolution of premium merchandise such as Rocklabs, whereas additionally developing merchandise in different areas to expand our publicity and impact within the mining industry,” says Enright.
Prior to becoming a member of Scott Technology, Enright held senior positions in a number of large industrial companies together with Thyssenkrupp, Worley and BOC / Linde Group, and operated from a number of locations throughout the world. His primary focus over recent years has been on the Miningand Metals industries, with substantial expertise engaging executives throughout enterprise cultures and geographies; together with America, Asia, Africa, Europe, United Kingdom and Australia.
Encouraged by Enright’s expertise and leadership, Kippenberger is excited to have Enright join the corporate and appears ahead to working with him to support Scott Technology’s mining customers on their Digital and Automation journey.
“Enright’s expertise lies in truly understanding buyer points and developing insights to ship a focused and strong strategy. We’re assured that he’ll be instrumental for driving key projects in our mining enterprise and furthering our promising ahead work plan for 2022 and beyond,” says Kippenberger.
With new management and a number of significant projects each on the horizon and nearing profitable completion, Scott Mining is ideally positioned for growth in Australia.