Weir has officially opened its new Port Hedland Service Centre, strategically located in the heart of the Pilbara region, Western Australia.
The A$28 million (US$18.6 million) state-of-the-art facility strengthens Weir’s commitment to sustainable mining and is the flagship Enduron® high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) service centre in the region, it says.
The new facility bolsters Weir’s national network of 16 service centres and will support customers and their operations across the Pilbara region, including the Iron Bridge project which incorporates Weir redefined flowsheets – the world’s first dry comminution circuit without tumbling mills. Port Hedland serves as a critical hub for the mining and resources industry in Australia, driving economic growth and success for the important iron ore region.
The Port Hedland service centre will deliver innovative engineering solutions and expertise, enhancing operational efficiencies and advancing sustainable progress across the Pilbara’s dynamic mining landscape, Weir added.
“With best-in-class technology and support, the centre features facilities for Enduron HPGR servicing, including tyre roller assembly and Linatex® rubber lining services helping customers to extend the life of their assets,” it says.
The centre is equipped to service Weir’s broader range of products and technologies, provide engineering and maintenance support as well as critical parts storage for faster service times for customers.
Kristen Walsh, Regional Managing Director at Weir Minerals, said: “The new centre at Port Hedland will support our key customers in the region, providing Weir’s best-in-class service and expertise. The A$28 million facility demonstrates our commitment to sustainable mining and with further investment planned, we will continue to support our ambitious growth plans in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.”
The next stage of development, set for 2025, will see an expansion of the team and specialisation in the repair and overhaul of various Weir processing equipment including Warman® pumps, Cavex® hydrocyclones and Isogate® valves as well as Enduron crushers and screens.