Mining Magazine December 2017 | Page 83

AUSTRALIA up and laser clad . It also does a lot of open cut work and deals with the Tomago aluminium smelter .
Swanson Georgetown Chroming Facilities is an area that is expanding , and being constantly being upgraded . The business recently outgrew its facility in Glenella and has moved to new premises in Paget , the production hub for mining industry .
One of the new site ’ s major advantages is a gigantic 2,220 sqm workshop and a 6,700 sqm yard .
It should set a new benchmark with regards to hydraulic cylinder overhauls in Queensland , and there is more opportunity to expand in the territory over the next 18 months , with Swanson planning to diversify in Western Australia as well .
The company is looking to target gold and metalliferous mines , open cut and underground , with Western Australia offering an opportunity to execute this vision .
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