Glencore Technology Announces ‘Americas’ Service Partnership with Mechpro Services Limited

Media Release
Brisbane, Australia

Glencore Technology has announced an important agreement with Mechpro Services Limited to deliver services to clients of IsaMill^TM technology throughout the Americas.

Mechpro Services has significant capabilities and experience in Glencore Technology’s maintenance and commissioning.  Mechpro will support in the installation, commissioning, and service of Glencore Technology’s fine-grinding technology, IsaMill^TM and flotation technology Jameson Cell within North and South America.

Glencore Technology has had a long-term relationship with Mechpro Services and with the company’s key team members.  But elevating to a formal commitment provides its clients in the region with an alliance partner that is trusted.

Mechpro Services has been servicing IsaMill^TM for 9 years and has worked with Glencore Technology on installations and commissioning at Red Dog, Mt Milligan, Climax and Penasquito operations.

The company has significant experience in stirred mills, SAG and ball mills and is widely respected as a general mill maintenance specialist.

IsaMill^TM is seeing significant growth in North America, so Glencore Technology is keen to see clients receive maintenance services from a local and respected provider.

Mike Hourn, Glencore Technology’s General Manager – Business Development, said “We’ve had a long relationship with Mechpro, and we want to extend this to our clients in the region.  Mechpro understands our technology and has years of experience with it.  This gives our clients a highly skilled partner they can trust and who shares our values.”

Glenn Martin, VP Services/Owner of Mechpro, said “We have extensive experience in providing Installation, Commissioning, Training, and Maintenance for the IsaMill^TM applications and we're extremely impressed with the technology.  We've delivered full installation and commissioning support throughout all stages of the equipment.  So this formalisation is a natural progression for us.”

Mechpro Services will deliver Maintenance and Operational training for all applications.  It will also deliver continuous improvement solutions for fine grinding, adding to its service, personal skills development, and aftermarket support. 

For further information, please contact:

Marketing
e: marketing@glencore.com.au

www.glencoretechnology.com.au