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Bradken Expands in South America to Strengthen Mill Liner Supply
With more than 100 years of experience in foundry, manufacturing, and engineering, we have consolidated our position as a global leader. Now, we are taking a strategic step forward by creating a world-class foundry for Mill Liner production in Chilca, Peru. This innovative and sustainable foundry facility will significantly strengthen our production capacity and responsiveness to market needs in the region.
New State-of-the-Art Foundry in Chilca: Efficiency, Scale, and Impact
Faster delivery to customers
Utilizing South America’s largest equipment enables us to deliver faster to our customers. Our state-of-the-art loop line, which will manage castings of up to six tons in one piece, and the largest handler for riser tube shaking and demolding operations, supports faster manufacturing.
Innovative Equipment Optimizes Energy Usage
All equipment, including the Peru’s first automated loading system, Tornado fume hoods, energy-optimized furnaces, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) optimize the use of energy.
Consistent High Quality
Automated technology across core triggers, mould mixers, and drying tunnels ensures consistent high quality and shorter production cycles. In addition, advanced inspection technologies ensure exceptional product quality.
Sustainability Goals Circular Economy
By combining circular economy initiatives, reducing waste, and scaling up recycling methods, while focusing on reducing CO₂ emissions and creating jobs, Bradken takes transformative sustainability steps in the region's mining industry.
Our People
Boosting the local economy with 200 direct jobs and 1,200 indirect jobs. Commitment to social responsibility by creating quality and equitable jobs, encouraging gender diversity, and developing local talent.
Our Community Contribution
Bradken is sponsoring social programs and investing in communities near Chilca and major mining centers to foster long-term sustainable community benefits and helping to build stronger regional economies.
Responsible Manufacturing
Delivering more sustainable, efficient, and responsible manufacturing processes. Electrical Heat-Treated Furnace with high-efficiency AGV systems for Bogie change out for the lowest energy consumption.
Enhancing Local Supply
Supports the faster delivery of a full range of locally manufactured composite and steel mill liners to support all mining applications in the South American region.