Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has completed the acquisition of Mernok Elektronik (Pty) Ltd, a South African company that provides advanced collision avoidance systems for mining companies. With this acquisition, Epiroc will strengthen its position as a world-leading provider of automation and safety solutions for mining operations.
Headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, Mernok Elektronik develops and manufactures high-level proximity detection technologies and collision avoidance systems (EMESRT Level 9) for a single machine or an entire mixed fleet of machines, independent of manufacturer or kind of equipment. The solutions greatly minimize the likelihood of vehicle accidents, improving operator safety and productivity.
