Strata Worldwide has announced the opening of a Perth office located within the Core Innovation Hub on St Georges Terrace, Western Australia. Trent Jackson has been appointed as Manager of Hard Rock Mining (APAC) and Dan Couch has joined as the Technical Sales Manager (APAC). The company stated: “This team brings decades of Mining and Technical experience to Strata and will be strongly supported by the East Coast team in Newcastle New South Wales.”

Jackson will be responsible for overseeing all operations in the APAC territory, managing the business growth and developing the hard rock mining market. “Hard rock mining is a global focus for Strata and having a physical presence in Western Australia closely supports our goals and strengthens our corporate diversification plan,” states company CEO Mike Berube. “We have hired a talented team with a proven track record and are excited to see this venture evolve.”

Jackson comments: “Strata Worldwide is a household name in coal, and I am looking forward to bringing these technologies to the hard rock mining market here in APAC. The opening of the Perth office demonstrates Strata’s commitment to the hard rock mining sector and we are excited to deliver world class technologies to our customers. The Australian hard rock mining sector is set for strong growth in the coming years and Strata Worldwide is well positioned to raise its profile, extend its market share, and secure the loyalty of new customers.”