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and we can sometimes struggle to find local people. We’ ve found that training people is often a better option than trying to find seasoned people, so we don’ t recruit from a specific group or demographic. Training our own people also means we can better control their learning and development, ensuring they become knowledgeable employees that champion the company moving forward.
“ From a corporate culture perspective, there’ s always going to be politics, but a good leader knows how to navigate the politics without playing within them. We pride ourselves on being open and honest with our people, treating each other with respect, and addressing any issues before they become bigger problems. As a family-owned company, we put family first and prioritize wellbeing, because we believe happy people also enjoy their work.”
With the mining industry seeing constant change and growing pressure to operate more responsibly, Becker is continuing to play a key role in providing innovative underground communications technologies that enhance
safety, reliability, and productivity. As the company embarks on a new facility in Sudbury, Becker remains focused on delivering solutions that meet the operational needs of both today and tomorrow.
“ 2026 is set to be a busy year as we continue to expand and work on some key ongoing projects,” Albert says.“ With our new facility in Sudbury and plans to transfer some of our technology from Germany to Canada, our manufacturing capabilities will increase by around 35-to-40 percent from a Canadian perspective.
“ The industry is transitioning, and we’ re seeing trends where smaller companies break into the market with low-cost products,” he concludes.“ As this trend continues, our staff will become our greatest asset, so it’ s crucial that we maintain our talented base of people with quality field technicians to support our products and great salespeople to support our clients.” ■
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