Energy, Oil & Gas Issue 230 January 2026 | Page 45

____________________________________________________________________________________ Becker Mining Systems
We export globally but we’ ve also expanded across Canada with operations in Montreal, Saskatoon, Newfoundland, and Alberta
term guidance and strategy from the head office in Germany,” Albert opens.“ What’ s unique about Varis Mine is that each of our products is designed from the ground up for underground mining operations. Rather than adapting surface technologies for belowground use, we focus on communications and purpose-built engineering to develop solutions that address underground conditions like dust, humidity, confined spaces, and vibration.
“ With a strong mechanical and electrical background, Becker’ s product offerings fall into six core divisions: energy distribution, communication, automation, haulage, infrastructure, and digital mine,” he continues.“ Although we’ ve been automating mining operations for the last 20 years or so, we’ re not prone to boasting or publicizing our wins, meaning many people aren’ t aware of the innovation we’ ve brought to the industry. More recently, we’ re seeing a drive towards some kind of standardization with regards to the integration of technology, aimed at securing a more seamless implementation process.”
Moving on to Becker’ s network of facilities in Canada, Albert explains that the company has remained loyal to its home while expanding across the country.“ Varis Mine was founded in Sudbury, Ontario, and we’ ve remained headquartered in Sudbury ever since, now with a 19,000-square-foot facility for manufacturing, designing, and
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