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Symboticware strikes deal with tire manufacturer

Symboticware Inc., a Sudbury mining supplier specializing in data acquisition and integration technologies, has forged a relationship with a large tire manufacturer to collect tire pressure and vehicle performance data from 12 vehicles at a U.S.

New software product boosts decision-making

Centric Mining introduces Scio A new software product designed for the mining industry is using production data to help companies make strategic business decisions, improving efficiency and visibility.

Sturda driven by innovation

Reducing cycle times key Rob Lamond, who has 40 years of experience in the mining industry, can never accept anything as perfect. It can always be made better. Lamond has taken his experience and mindset and started his own company, Sturda Inc.

Can-Blast’s all-weather loader speeds blasting

Cartridge loaders and hose sold in Australia, South America, South Africa, Ukraine, Turkey and Russia As winter approaches and cold temperatures chill northern Canada, a North Bay company braces for surging demand for one of its signature mining prod
WipWare launches BlastCast, makes sale to Russia

WipWare launches BlastCast, makes sale to Russia

WipWare launches blast fragmentation analyzer The efficacy of underground and surface blasting is getting more predictable with the help of an innovative North Bay company. WipWare Inc.
PBE Group introduces proximity alert system

PBE Group introduces proximity alert system

System incorporates fi ve detection technologies Many of the accidents and fatalities that happen in underground mining are caused by collisions between personnel and equipment.
Uproar prompts review of tire recycling program

Uproar prompts review of tire recycling program

Recycling fees for OTR tires top out at $1,311.
Distracted driving solution limits fleet operator liability

Distracted driving solution limits fleet operator liability

Smartphones are great business tool, but a menace in the hands of drivers Checking a text while driving takes your eye off the road an average of 4.2 seconds, according to Pat Dubreuil of Sudburybased startup Ctrl2Market.
Penguin develops robot to clear drawbell hangups

Penguin develops robot to clear drawbell hangups

Robotic solution to keep miners out of harm’s way Sudbury-based Penguin Automated Systems Inc. has won a contract with Codelco, Chile’s state-owned copper miner, to develop a robotic solution for clearing hangups in block cave mines.
Powertraxx vehicles capable of going anywhere

Powertraxx vehicles capable of going anywhere

Tracked vehicles can be fi tted with cranes, drills and construction booms It isn’t hard to figure out why Powertraxx Vehicles Inc. is growing and becoming a global company.