At the forefront of technological innovation in anti-collision systems (CAS), Booyco Electronics is making a strong investment in its expertise through the active incorporation of its engineering branch in the coming months.
“Designing responses that offer safer workplaces is at the heart of our business,” says Pieter Wolfaardt, Chief Operating Officer at Booyco Electronics.
“Collision prevention requires high-tech electronic devices as a protective deterrent, and we are continually strengthening our ability to expand and deliver those solutions.”
As the criteria for avoiding collisions in the mining industry are more stringent, technologies that satisfy this desire are also evolving rapidly, Wolfaardt says.
Booyco Electronics has a significant market percentage in South Africa, and its lessons learned from implementation at many mining sites are incorporated into its solution offerings, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to the principles of industry practices.
Although the technical designs of Booyco products are tailor-made to meet the specific applications of visitors and the site, they are fully aligned with all the legislative needs of the South African mining industry, adding SANS codes. The Booyco product line also complies with the rules established through the Earth Movement Equipment Safety Roundtable (EMESRT).
“It’s our engineering team that develops product offerings for our customers’ needs, and the progression procedure never ends,” he says. “They are concerned about studies and progression, extensive and continuous updates.”
Wolfaardt points out that the company is looking at the types of technologies that will be needed until 2025 and is aligned with this vision. The company’s 3 main product lines, CWS, CXS and PDS, are being monitored and improved.
Among the latest and most vital technical achievements is a “scalable” design that meets a wide variety of visitor needs without requiring consumers to replace equipment. Conversely, firmware or software can be updated frequently.
“Our increased engineering capacity will go to consumers who still face CAS conversion requirements, especially mines that are new to CAS,” he says.
“Customers request that our systems be tested on their trackless mining machines because they are looking for the optimal solution. Thanks to our superior roles in the engineering department, we can offer a highly systematic and professional service in terms of technological integration and on-site testing. »
The existing giant team of 18 engineers, craftsmen and technicians will grow to more than 30 in the near future. The department’s key ratings come with electronic engineers, as well as BTech and national degrees, with qualified technicians who perform to the fullest of verification functions.
“The delight of mining is also in Booyco, our team, because it improves the way we design and integrate systems for the genuine paint environment in the mines,” Wolfaardt concludes.