Surface Mining Automation Center inaugurated in Garland, Texas

Epiroc has inaugurated a new Surface Mining Automation Center (SMAC) in Garland, Texas. This facility, dedicated to advancing automation and electrification, marks a significant milestone in Epiroc’s commitment to driving technological innovations that transform the mining industry. The event coincided with a visit from Epiroc’s board of directors, highlighting the strategic importance of this center to Epiroc’s growth in mining automation.

The inauguration ceremony included a ribbon-cutting led by Epiroc’s Chairman of the Board, Ronnie Leten, joined by Epiroc President and CEO Helena Hedblom and José Manuel Sanchez, President of the Surface division. Together, they celebrated the opening of this state-of-the-art center, which will serve as a collaborative hub, bringing advanced automation solutions closer to customers and partners.

“This facility is a crucial step in advancing automation and electrification. It allows us to bring our customers closer to our technology, enabling them to experience our solutions firsthand through live demonstrations,” said José Sánchez, President of Epiroc’s Surface division.

Building on the recent inauguration of another SMAC in Providence, Utah—dedicated to autonomous haulage solutions—the Garland facility focuses on innovations in automation and electrification, emphasizing Epiroc’s commitment to sustainable mining. These centers represent Epiroc’s vision for a modernized, efficient, and environmentally conscious mining landscape.

Epiroc is a vital part of a sustainable society and a global productivity partner for mining and infrastructure customers. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support, as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of SEK 50 billion in 2022, and has around 17,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com. 

 

Epiroc's Surface division develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of rock drilling equipment and solutions for use in surface mining, construction, and quarries, as well as water well applications worldwide. It also provides customers with exploration equipment, tooling and advanced orebody data analysis. The division has production in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China, India, Australia and South Africa. Please see www.epiroc.com for product offerings.