en.Wedoany.com Reported - Recently, RCT – Powered by Epiroc, the automation subsidiary of Sweden's Epiroc AB, opened a new office in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, aiming to enhance customer support and on-site service capabilities for local and surrounding mines. Located on Leewood Drive, the new office shares premises with JTMEC, also part of the Epiroc Group, with an initial operations team of three people. Previously, business in this region was supported remotely from the Brisbane office, over 900 kilometers away from Orange. Situated in the central-west of New South Wales, Orange is just 25 kilometers from the Cadia gold-copper mine, making it a densely active mining area in the state.
RCT (Remote Control Technologies Pty Ltd, formerly known as Remote Control Technologies) was founded in 1972 in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, initially providing electrical repair services locally. It gradually evolved into one of the pioneering companies to develop commercial remote control technology and introduce remote operations to the Australian mining industry. The company has now delivered over 1,800 remote control and automation solutions to customers in more than 80 countries and regions worldwide, and is regarded as one of the independent technology suppliers with deep technical expertise in mining automation. At the end of 2022, Epiroc completed the acquisition of RCT, integrating its technology into the group's comprehensive automation portfolio, allowing RCT to operate under the "Epiroc company" brand identity.
RCT's core solutions include equipment remote control, multi-machine coordination, and equipment safety protection. Its flagship product, the AutoNav automation system, is compatible with mobile equipment of different brands and models, supporting full-process automation from single-machine remote control to multi-machine coordination. While expanding mining automation support in New South Wales, Epiroc continues to advance its technological layout in comprehensive automation, including its LinkOA platform, which already covers multiple mine fleets, as well as 3D positioning and dispatch systems for deep, complex underground mine tunnels. Owen Perrott, East Coast Division Manager at RCT, stated that with growing market demand for automation technology equipment in the region, establishing a local branch helps respond more quickly to customer needs and enhances collaboration. Rick Radcliffe, Global Operations Manager at RCT, noted that setting up a local branch is a key differentiator for automation technology suppliers competing in the region. The new office will focus on providing on-site technical services, spare parts supply, and customer support, leveraging Epiroc's overall resource network to improve response efficiency for mining customers in New South Wales and surrounding areas, further expanding its coverage.
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