STRACON Group has acquired OMT SpA, a Chilean engineering and technology company specialised in implementing communication technologies for the mining sector. This acquisition will strengthen STRACON’s digital technology capabilities, expanding the Group’s presence in Chile. STRACON prioritises technology solutions to enhance its role as a leading partner and service provider to mining companies, offering digital and artificial intelligence solutions, cybersecurity, hybrid infrastructure, and energy technology. The acquisition of OMT follows STRACON’s purchase of Peru’s Deep Pit Technology, marking the second technology acquisition for STRACON. Both OMT and Deep Pit will support the digital transformation of mines as part of STRACON Technologies digital solutions group. The effective implementation of digital technology can enable mines to achieve improved efficiency, safety, and sustainability during their construction phase and throughout their operational life. Patricio Veloso, General Manager of OMT, expressed his delight in joining STRACON Group and stated that STRACON’s reputation as a leader in the mining community of Latin America aligns fully with their vision of using modern technology to improve the safety and efficiency of mining operations.
STRACON Group, a mining services group with a focus on North and South America, has acquired OMT SpA, a Chilean engineering and technology company that specialises in implementing communication technologies for the mining sector. The acquisition will enhance STRACON’s digital technology capabilities and expand the Group’s presence in Chile. This acquisition is the second technology acquisition for STRACON, following the purchase of Peru’s Deep Pit Technology in 2022. Deep Pit’s flagship software suite MineExpert uses artificial intelligence to optimise mining production. As part of STRACON Technologies digital solutions group, OMT and Deep Pit will support the digital transformation of mines.
STRACON prioritises technology solutions as a key component of its strategy to enhance its role as a leading partner and service provider to mining companies. The Group offers a wide range of digital and artificial intelligence solutions, cybersecurity, hybrid infrastructure, and energy technology through its subsidiary, STRACON Technologies. The implementation of digital technology can enable mines to achieve improved efficiency, safety, and sustainability during their construction phase and throughout their operational life.
Steve Dixon, CEO of STRACON Group, said, “We recognise the power of digital technology to transform the mining sector, and the addition of OMT significantly advances our capabilities in this area. This acquisition is just the latest development in our ongoing drive to enhance our position as mining innovation leaders following our launch last year of STRACON Technologies and our purchase of Deep Pit.”
OMT is a Santiago-based technology firm with 80 employees and over 15 years of experience working with mining companies in Chile. Its comprehensive communication and networking solutions, operational continuity, and professional engineering services make it an ideal fit for STRACON. OMT integrates the best-in-class technologies to deliver the customised solutions most appropriate for each project. Furthermore, OMT is the only authorised implementation partner in Chile for leading technology vendors like Airbus DS – Sepura, securing critical licenses and permits required to operate in the country.
Patricio Veloso, General Manager of OMT, expressed his delight in joining STRACON Group. He stated that STRACON’s reputation as a leader in the mining community of Latin America aligns fully with their vision of using modern technology to improve the safety and efficiency of mining operations. He looks forward to collaborating with STRACON on both existing and new projects in the growing Chilean mining sector.
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