“This partnership is aimed at providing local mining operations with workshop services for our gearboxes and mechanical drives,” said Siemens customer service general manager Paul Bulloch said.

“Geared Engineering specialises in gearbox repair and will also service mining and other industries operating Siemens gear drives and integrated drive systems.”

Bulloch said the partnership was in line with Siemens’ strategy to get closer to its customers.

“By partnering with an experienced local firm such as Geared Engineering we will improve our response time to customer issues and optimise the reliability of their operations,” he said.

“In addition it will bring specialist engineering support to the heart of the New South Wales mining operation, providing the original equipment manufacturer competence that local operators deserve for the full integrated drive system.”

Geared Engineering sales manager Rick Shaw is expecting the Beresfield-based company’s expertise in mechanical power transmission repairs to be further enhanced due to the Siemens partnership.

“We look forward to servicing Siemens’ and its customers’ requirements and we are confident it will bring a wealth of additional opportunities to our business,” Shaw said.

Siemens service manager Ralf Lotter said the partnership aimed to help its customers increase productivity and lower lifecycle costs.

“The local mining industry has a strong demand for maintenance services, repairs and technical support,” he said.

“Given the asset-rich nature of mining, the ‘time-is-money’ maxim is never felt as much as within the mining community. Every minute a piece of equipment is out of action means significant losses in production and profits.”