Eriez® has announce a new representative agreement with Somnium Management Consulting Pvt Ltd based in Delhi, India, that is aimed at furthering the company’s business in this key mining market.

According to Subhasis Das, Eriez Regional Sales Director-North Africa, Middle East, and South Asia, this partnership is poised to enhance Eriez-India’s ability to meet the distinct needs of the Indian mining and minerals market while simultaneously opening doors to new opportunities and market segments.

Abhishek Shukla, an industry professional with nearly two decades of experience in the Indian mining sector, spearheads Somnium Management Consulting Pvt Ltd. Shukla, a alumnus in mineral processing from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT/ISM), has amassed extensive professional experience, including pivotal roles at organisations such as Tata Steel, Metso Minerals, Ludowici/FLSmidth, and Derrick, Eriez says.

Following his tenure at Derrick, Shukla assumed the position of Director at Somnium Management Consulting, with a dedicated focus on delivering comprehensive mineral processing solutions to an underserved market.

Das says: “Abhishek’s extraordinary technical expertise, mining industry network and strong reputation position him as a driving force for transformation in the Indian mining market. We firmly believe that his partnership will enable Eriez to enhance our customer focus on this crucial market sector.”