Improved adoption of PDS/CAS technology in the quarrying sector
South African quarry operators are increasingly embracing Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and broader Collision Prevention Systems (CPS) as the industry […]
Booyco Electronics
Advancing proactive risk management
Having traditionally been slow to adopt safety technology, quarry operators are increasingly embracing Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and broader Collision Prevention Systems (CPS), while demanding solutions that align with their operational requirements and budget realities. The past six months, Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens tells Quarrying Africa, have seen a notable increase in the appetite for PDS/CPS adoption across both the quarrying and mining sectors, driven not only by the need to comply with legislation, but also by the growing shift towards proactive risk management. By Munesu Shoko.
Technology and education remain critical to advancing safety in mining
Booyco Electronics emphasises that advanced safety technologies such as Proximity Detection Systems are playing a critical role in reducing risk
Industry alignment will define Africa’s PDS journey
Booyco Electronics underscores that accelerating proximity detection system (PDS) adoption across Africa hinges on genuine collaboration among mines, OEMs, suppliers