Uk based Trolex has secured significant export orders for environmental monitoring equipment to protect miners working at the world’s largest copper mine.
Trolex, founded in 1959, designs and manufactures environmental monitoring equipment, high-tech instruments, such as gas detectors, airflow sensors and particulate monitors, to improve safety in hazardous environments including mines and tunnels. The business has secured an AUD $640,000 contract that will see its products installed in Codelco’s Chuquicamata Underground copper mine in Chile.
“The mine, which is more than 1 km deep, is currently undergoing a multi-billion US dollar conversion that will result in the open pit closing and new underground activity producing 300,000 t of copper each year,” Trolex said, adding that it has been working with Codelco since 2016.
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The contract is in addition to an AUD $731,000 deal with Russian company EuroChem, which will see Trolex supply its products to two new underground potash mines being constructed in Russia to mine potash.
Following the recent contract wins, Trolex expects to see its overall turnover grow by 20% by the end of 2019. It is also planning to recruit up to four new employees in manufacturing roles over the same period to help meet demand. “The Chilean deal comes after Trolex made its first step into the Latin American market six years ago as part of a trade mission organised by UK DIT. This enabled the business to gain insight into the market’s opportunities.”
Trolex’s CEO, Patrick Brian, currently serves as a Northern Powerhouse Export Champion for the North West of England, working with DIT to inspire other businesses across the region to export. Brian said: “Safety and compliance are international concerns and the UK’s status as a leading voice in Health & Safety means that demand for our products continues to grow. Overseas activity now accounts for 85% of our business and we’re fortunate to hold a long-standing relationship with UK DIT that continues to pay dividends.
We first entered the South American market via a UK DIT trade mission in 2013 and haven’t looked back. I’d encourage others to make the most of the wealth of export support available through DIT. It can open doors for businesses like ours trading overseas – if we can export around the world, others can too.”
Paul Stowers, Head of Region at UK DIT, said: “These new export deals are set to help drive Trolex’s continued growth. Innovative businesses of all sizes across the North West just like Trolex are currently enjoying export success, and many others can follow in their footsteps. Exporting can help businesses boost their profitability and increase their resilience.
To help navigate the process, we have a team of International Trade Advisers (ITAs) based across the region ready to offer expert advice and one-to-one support. This includes help addressing challenges such as overseas regulation and logistics, as well as identifying new partners. Anyone interested in seeing how they can start or grow their exports – whether they’re a manufacturer like Trolex or a service provider – should get in touch with our team today.”
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