Global supplier of underground mechanised mining solutions, MacLean Engineering, has announced a new partnership with rock drill major, Montabert, that will “optimise MacLean’s drilling product line and provide customers with improved access to parts, drill repairs and sales support worldwide.” MacLean has built a global reputation for innovation in the hard rock industry over the past 40 years by partnering with longstanding customers on continuous product improvement. This same approach is now being taken with Montabert drill technology, “helping to once again raise the bar on underground mining equipment performance.”

“Today’s announcement is good news for our global customer base that will now benefit more than ever from direct access to Montabert’s drilling R&D, as well as an expanded customer support footprint,” noted MacLean Engineering Product Line Manager, Steve Denomme. “It is also a concrete example of our commitment to innovating for practical, game-changing solutions for hard rock mining customers.” The key MacLean product lines for underground mining include scissor bolters and secondary breakers.