Becker Mining South Africa’s participation at Electra Mining Africa 2026 attracted a steady stream of visitors, with its Kito hoisting equipment and Missing Person Locator System proving particular highlights.
Becker Mining’s interactive stand combined digital product presentations with hands-on engagement, giving visitors the opportunity to explore a range of technologies designed for the mining and general industrial sectors.
The Kito display was a crowd favourite, with visitors encouraged to examine the equipment up close and gain a better understanding of its technology and diverse applications. Becker’s Kito portfolio includes chain hoists, lever hoists and electric hoists, which are suitable for a wide range of industries, including mining, construction, shipping, manufacturing, food processing and chemical plants.
Personnel safety was another key focus, with Becker’s Missing Person Locator System highlighting the critical role of personnel tracking and mine visualisation in emergency response. Integrated into Becker’s SmartFlow digital mine visualisation and management platform, the system tracks personnel and mobile equipment across underground and surface operations. It incorporates man-down detection and evacuation management, while historical records enable personnel movements to be reviewed during incident investigations and safety audits.
A 3D viewer provides a clear visual representation of personnel locations and movements, while GPS and mapping integration enable surface tracking. Compatibility with VHF, UHF, Wi-Fi, LTE and other wireless systems allows the module to operate across different mine communication networks. Integration with Becker’s Leaky Feeder technology provides underground connectivity, linking personnel tracking capabilities with the communication infrastructure required during an emergency.
Digital presentations also showcased Becker’s comprehensive range of communication, electrical and mechanical solutions. These technologies include environmental monitoring, proximity detection, underground electrical reticulation, fluid transfer and transportation systems.
Becker Mining’s extensive product portfolio, designed to comply with government mining regulations and mining house specifications, includes shaft safety components, underground and tunnel supports, transport systems, and communication and collision avoidance systems. The range also encompasses pumps, electrical and electronic systems, mechanical equipment, as well as lifting and maintenance solutions.
