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South Africa's Weco acquired by Epiroc

Epiroc completes acquisition of the business of a rock drilling parts manufacturer in South Africa

Weco’s facility near Johannesburg, South Africa Credi: Epiroc

Weco’s facility near Johannesburg, South Africa Credi: Epiroc

Epiroc has completed the acquisition of the business of Weco Proprietary Ltd, a South African manufacturer of precision-engineered rock drilling parts and provider of related repairs and services. 

Weco, which is based near Johannesburg, has more than four decades of industry experience, has about 80 employees and had revenues in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, of about ZAR160 million (US$8.6 million).

Weco's customers are mainly underground mining companies in the Southern African region.