MacLean and Sika Alliance for Construction & Mining Solutions

Ontario, Canada - MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co., Ltd., an underground mining equipment manufacturer, and SIKA AG., a construction company, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering greater value to the underground mining and civil construction industries. By aligning their respective strengths in equipment and construction chemistry, the two companies will focus on driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing system integration.

MacLean brings decades of expertise in underground mining and tunnelling equipment, including mechanized ground support, utility vehicles, and shotcrete application systems. Sika, a global leader in construction chemicals, contributes a broad portfolio of technologies including shotcrete accelerators, concrete admixtures, grouting, and anchoring solutions.

The partnership will focus on integrating MacLean’s advanced shotcrete spraying technologies with Sika’s high-performance products to create optimized solutions for contractors. This collaboration is expected to elevate safety standards, boost productivity, and promote sustainability across underground construction projects.

Mr. Jonathan Lavallee, MacLean product manager, Shotcrete Solutions, said, "I'm very enthusiastic about this collaboration, the synergies between MacLean and Sika are very evident, by mutually integrating our joint expertise in mining, tunnelling, and environmental guidance, I'm quite sure this will have nothing but positive impacts on our shared and new customer base. Combining MacLean's equipment and shotcrete expertise with Sika's global chemical and construction prowess will be a game changer on a global scale."

Mr. Martin Hansson, Head of Mining Americas, Sika Corp, said, "This partnership represents a powerful alignment of expertise - combining our advanced chemical technologies and innovative shotcrete solutions with MacLean's industry-leading equipment and innovation in underground mining. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for integrated systems that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in underground construction. We look forward to delivering exceptional value to our customers and driving progress in the mining and civil sectors worldwide."

The MacLean-Sika alliance marks a step forward in aligning equipment and material technologies to meet the evolving demands of modern underground construction.

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