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Wenco Celebrates 15 Years with Hitachi Construction Machinery Group

March 25, 2025

Wenco International Mining Systems proudly celebrates 15 years as part of the Hitachi Construction Machinery Group! Since joining HCM in 2010, Wenco has driven digital transformation, open autonomy, and mining innovation, helping operations worldwide become safer, more productive, and more sustainable. To mark this milestone, Wenco hosted a special celebration featuring a gift presentation from HCM President Senzaki-san. As we look ahead, Wenco and HCM remain committed to advancing intelligent mining solutions together.

Wenco Appoints Dr. Emily Tetzlaff as Principal Scientist, EHS

March 18, 2025

Wenco International Mining Systems is proud to welcome Dr. Emily Tetzlaff as our new Principal Scientist, EHS. With extensive expertise in occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and risk mitigation, Emily will lead initiatives to integrate advanced safety and sustainability strategies into Wenco’s mining solutions. Her background in mining safety research and regulatory compliance strengthens Wenco’s commitment to fostering a safer, healthier, and more sustainable mining industry. Read more about how Emily’s leadership will shape the future of mining safety.

EU OSHA Case Study: How Wenco’s SmartCap Enhances Worker Safety

March 6, 2025

Wenco's SmartCap fatigue monitoring solution has been featured in an EU-OSHA case study, highlighting its innovative use of EEG technology to monitor real-time fatigue levels and provide proactive alerts. This technology is transforming safety practices in mining, trucking, and heavy equipment industries by preventing microsleeps and improving operational efficiency.

Wenco Appoints Yoshinori Furuno as President and Chief Executive Officer

February 19, 2025

Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Yoshinori (Yoshi) Furuno as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Wenco as the company continues to advance its position as a global leader in mining technology solutions. Mr. Furuno's proven track record, coupled with his strategic insight into the mining technology sector, will be invaluable in driving Wenco's next phase of growth and innovation.

Wenco Appoints Jed Dairy as Director, Open Autonomy

February 4, 2025

Wenco International Mining Systems has appointed Jed Dairy as the new Director of Open Autonomy. Jed will lead the strategic growth and development of Open Autonomy, guiding productization efforts, fostering partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence. With extensive experience in autonomous haulage systems and mining technology solutions, Jed has successfully managed global AHS deployments and spearheaded significant projects. His visionary approach to digital transformation and leadership in integrating technology for compliance have been recognized with industry awards. This appointment underscores Wenco's commitment to advancing autonomous mining operations and enhancing client partnerships.

Wenco International Mining Systems Joins Austmine to Enhance Mining Technology and Innovation

January 7, 2025

Wenco International Mining Systems is excited to announce its membership in Austmine, Australia's leading industry association for the mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) sector. This partnership underscores Wenco's commitment to driving innovation, excellence, and collaboration in the mining industry.

Wenco Featured in The Intelligent Miner: Advancing Swarm Mining and Open Autonomy

December 10, 2024

Wenco International Mining Systems is featured in The Intelligent Miner for our pioneering work in swarm mining and open autonomy. These technologies are revolutionizing the mining industry by enabling seamless integration and smarter operations. Our open solutions ensure greater flexibility and collaboration, paving the way for a safer, more efficient, and sustainable mining future.

MINExpo 2024: Wenco and Scania's Open Autonomy Innovations in Mining

November 27, 2024

Explore the future of mining autonomy with our panel discussion from MINExpo 2024, featuring industry leaders Andrew Pyne and Peter Hafmar, moderated by Ben Miller. This engaging session highlights the collaborative efforts between Wenco and Scania in advancing open autonomy solutions for the mining industry.

Wenco to Launch Stockpile Manager at MINExpo

September 24, 2024

Wenco International Mining Systems, a leader in mining technology solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its latest innovation, Stockpile Manager, at MINExpo. Stockpile Manager is designed to address the inefficiencies and inconsistencies in stockpile management that have long challenged the mining industry. By capturing detailed location data for each load, the system provides a granular understanding of material attributes, ensuring more consistent and effective plant operations.

José Eugenio Saravia Ortega as Wenco's Regional Manager Americas (North & South)

August 12, 2024

José Eugenio Saravia Ortega’s appointment as the Regional Manager Americas (North and South) will be instrumental in coordinating Wenco’s growth within the customer ecosystem. The combination of his strong customer relations, strategic leadership, industry knowledge, and technical aptitude will be greatly beneficial to the unique intersection his new role encompasses.

ISO 23725:2024 Published Standard

August 8, 2024

Wenco is pleased to announce the publication of ISO 23725:2024 – the international standard for autonomous systems and fleet management system interoperability.

Wenco's FMS Update Empowers Loading Unit Operators

August 1, 2024

Wenco International Mining Systems has released an update to its core fleet management system that empowers shovel/digger operators to streamline their production environment.

Open Autonomy A Miner’s Best Friend: Wenco

June 4, 2024

Open autonomy and increased competition in the mining equipment and fleet management space are going to be key levers for resource developers looking to turn economically marginal ore deposits into dollars, The Electric Mine 2024 heard from VP Commercial at Wenco International Mining Systems, Glen Trainor, in Perth, Western Australia.

Wenco on Open Autonomy, Fleet Management and Right-Sized Trucks

April 25, 2024

At the MINEXCHANGE SME conference in February 2024 in Phoenix, Wenco International Mining Systems’ President and CEO, Andrew Pyne, presented on open autonomy. Open autonomy is a keystone in innovation and an industry-based initiative focusing on creating new value-based haulage models. Open autonomy systems and a convergence with electrification initiatives are enabling a growing trend in mining toward the use of smaller, more versatile autonomous haul trucks to tackle mining challenges.

SmartCap for Wencomine – One Screen, One Point of Reference, One Powerful Combination

January 24, 2024

Wenco International Mining Systems is excited to announce a major product development: SmartCap for Wencomine, the integration of Wencomine FMS and the SmartCap Fatigue Management solution.

Wenco Appoints Eli Alston as Vice President of Product

January 10, 2024

Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Eli Alston as the new Vice President of Product. In this strategic role, Eli will play a pivotal part in shaping Wenco’s product portfolio and driving innovation across the mining industry.

Wenco's SmartCap Fatigue Management System at Torex Gold ELG Mine Complex

January 9, 2024

Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to announce our successful rollout of the Fatigue Management System SmartCap at Torex Gold’s El Limón Guajes (“ELG”) Mine Complex in Mexico.

Wenco International Mining Systems Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

December 29, 2023

Wenco International Mining Systems is proud to announce its successful attainment of ISO 27001:2013 certification. This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to information security and data protection.‍

Wenco adds dedicated sales, support to Northern Europe with Rotator

September 14, 2021

Wenco expands sales and support to customers in Northern Europe through its new partnership with Finland’s Rotator Oy, a leading provider of mining equipment and solutions.

P&O Maritime Logistics launches industry-first deployment of SmartCap fatigue management system

September 14, 2021

In an industry first, P&O Maritime Logistics deploys wearable technology to complement and boost safety protocols in Phase 1 of a planned full system implementation. The SmartCap solution from Hitachi group company Wenco International Mining Systems has helped companies significantly reduce fatigue-related incidents. P&O Maritime Logistics continues to use innovative solutions to boost the safety of its employees and customers.

Wenco's Dynamic Dispatch chosen to optimize operations at limestone quarry in UAE

July 9, 2021

Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to announce the deployment of our Dynamic Dispatch at a limestone mine site in United Arab Emirates.

Wenco International Mining Systems acquires SmartCap, the world’s leading fatigue monitoring wearable device

May 5, 2021

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. (“Wenco”) is pleased to announce its purchase of all assets and intellectual property of SmartCap Technologies Pty Ltd (“SmartCap”), engineers of the world’s leading fatigue monitoring wearable.

Technology, team dedication essential to Wenco implementation at Gold Fields’ Salares Norte

March 16, 2021

Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to announce our successful bid to provide fleet management and supplementary mining technology at Gold Fields Limited’s forthcoming Salares Norte site in Chile.

Peruvian mine Pucamarca set for an open interoperable future with Wenco

September 16, 2020

Wenco International Mining Systems is excited to announce that Minsur's Pucamarca mine is now extracting unrealized value with Wenco solutions.

Wenco and Oxbotica partner to develop first-ever Open Autonomy solution for mining industry

June 10, 2020

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. ("Wenco") and Oxbotica Ltd. ("Oxbotica") have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a world-first Open Autonomy solution for mining. Initial trials are underway, and the companies are actively recruiting mining partners with appropriate testing grounds.

Thiess extracts unrealized value with Wenco system at Centinela mine in Chile

March 5, 2020

Wenco's expansion throughout South America continues as Thiess, the world's largest mining contractor, has chosen the Wenco Mine Performance Suite to run its operations at Antofagasta's Centinela mine in northern Chile.

Wenco's Machine Guidance technology deployed at a gold mine in Mali

August 15, 2019

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is pleased to announce the implementation of Benchmanager High Precision Machine Guidance system at a gold mine in Mali.

Wenco Announces Partnership with TecWise, Enters Brazil with Leading Mining Solution Provider

May 22, 2019

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. ("Wenco") is pleased to announce its new partnership with TecWise Sistemas de Automação Ltda. ("TecWise"), a leading provider of technology and communications systems to the Latin American mining industry.

Wenco Advances Hitachi's Open and Interoperable Partner Ecosystem for Autonomous Mining

April 25, 2019

Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to advance the Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) Group's vision for autonomous mining — an open, interoperable ecosystem of partners that integrate their systems alongside existing mine infrastructure.

With Chinchillas Sale, Wenco Expands Wencolite FMS into South America

April 10, 2019

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. ("Wenco") is pleased to announce its Wencolite fleet management system (FMS) is now available to mines, quarries, and mining contractors throughout South America and around the world.

Hitachi's Vision for Autonomous Mining to be Revealed at CIM 2019 Convention

April 1, 2019

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. ("Wenco"), a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM), is scheduled to unveil Hitachi's new global vision for autonomous mining systems at the CIM 2019 Convention, running April 28 to May 1 in Montreal, Canada.

Wenco International Mining Systems informs customers and other interested parties of a change in the supplier of its Trax line of ruggedized computer hardware

April 1, 2019

Wenco International Mining Systems wants to inform customers and other interested parties of a change in the supplier of its Trax line of ruggedized computer hardware.

Tata Steel's Joda East Iron Mine Revolutionizes Operations with Wencomine FMS

October 18, 2018

Wenco Internatinal Mining Systems is excited to announce that Tata Steel's Joda East Iron Mine (JEIM) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully implementing our Wencomine Fleet Management System (FMS).‍

CIM Convention 2018: Wenco International Mining Systems and Sierra Gorda Copper Mine show new value extracted through automated fuel dispatching

May 2, 2018

Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to share new study results that show a key customer gained hundreds of mine operating hours a year using the Wenco automated fuel dispatching system.

Wenco Mine Performance Suite 6 reimagines dispatching, analytics, and total mine performance

April 12, 2018

Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to announce the release of Wenco Mine Performance Suite 6. The culmination of several years of research and development, the sixth version of the Wenco Mine Performance Suite pushes the boundaries of mine software.

Wenco and Hitachi Construction Machinery announce successful trial of autonomous haulage program

December 6, 2017

Wenco International Mining Systems announces the successful completion of trials of Hitachi Construction Machinery's autonomous mine haul trucking program developed in conjunction with Wencomine dynamic dispatch fleet management software.

Wenco International Mining Systems-Hitachi Data Systems to highlight Readyline and Lumada IoT interoperability at Hitachi NEXT 2017

September 12, 2017

Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to announce that it will be demonstrating interoperability between Wenco Readyline and the Lumada IoT platform at this year's Hitachi NEXT conference, running September 18-20 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

'A new challenge every day' the key driver for Wenco staff retention

June 2, 2017

While any anniversary is cause for celebration, a software company's 30thyear is a major milestone. As Wenco marks its third decade in business this month, we've looked back through the years to chart our biggest achievements.

Discover the e-learning advantage for mining at CIM 2017!

May 1, 2017

Wondering how e-learning can help the mining industry? Be sure to attend our presentation about it at the CIM 2017 Convention happening now in Montreal, Quebec.

Wenco rides the Big Bike for the Heart & Stroke Foundation

April 19, 2017

As spring lands in Greater Vancouver, staff at our head office are ready to get outside and get their blood moving. Next month, we're even doing it for charity. On May 17, our team of developers, technicians, and other personnel is climbing aboard the Big Bike for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Want insider knowledge about Wenco's R&D?

February 17, 2017

Itching to know more about the real advantages of mining technology? Swing by the Colorado Convention Center next week for our series of presentations at the SME Annual Conference & Expo, happening in Denver, Colorado.

Investing in African Mining Indaba kicks off 2017 trade show season

January 30, 2017

We're on the road again, as Wenco's 2017 trade show season kicks off next week at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.From February 6 to 9, we're joining the other key players in African mining at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the largest mining event in Africa.

Wishing you well this holiday season

December 20, 2016

We'd like to take this moment to wish each and every one of you a truly wonderful holiday season this year. We've had an incredible year here at Wenco and we hope the very best for you and yours moving into the new year.

Sale, trade show heat up Wenco's business in India

December 2, 2016

With a new system sale and a big splash at a trade show, Wenco is growing more popular with Indian miners every day.Leading up to our System 6 preview at MINExpo International 2016, Wenco secured a major contract with Montecarlo Limited.

As founder retires, Pyne to head Wenco as new President and CEO

October 7, 2016

We're excited to announce that mining technology veteran Andrew Pyne is taking the helm as President and CEO of Wenco on October 12, following the retirement of founder Phil Walshe on October 11.

Activity Dispatch now available to manage tie-downs automatically

August 22, 2016

Mines can now claw back even more wasted time thanks to the newest advancement in dispatching from Wenco — Activity Dispatch. Activity Dispatch erases the unnecessary time spent on shift change, meal breaks, and other short pauses in production.

Online training now available through Wenco Learning

May 9, 2016

Wenco International Mining Systems is thrilled to announce the release of our latest solution to help mines work smarter — Wenco Learning.

Readyline helps mines stop equipment problems before they start

March 22, 2016

With each new release of Readyline in 2016, mines get closer and closer to stopping all equipment problems before they start. Wenco's asset health management system changed the way mines monitored machine condition when it debuted in 2015.

Wenco to present Fuel Dispatch white paper at SME 2016 next week

February 19, 2016

Wenco's trade show season moves right along, as we get ready to present our white paper "Increasing Truck Uptime Through Automated Fuel Dispatching in the Alberta Oil Sands" at the SME Annual Conference & Expo next week.

Join our mining technology experts at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2016!

February 2, 2016

Our specialists are getting ready to kick off Wenco's trade show season, starting with next week's Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ambatovy chooses Wenco for ore control, fuel efficiency

January 14, 2016

Ambatovy has just selected Wenco to provide its fleet management system (FMS) at one of the largest lateritic nickel mines in the world.

Wenco systems to run at Catoca, the fourth-largest diamond mine in the world

December 11, 2015

Wenco was recently awarded a contract to provide a suite of mining systems for Catoca diamond mine in Northeast Angola.

Hitachi secure Wencomine FMS contract at St Ives

November 12, 2015

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is pleased to announce that it has been contracted to supply the Wencomine fleet management system (FMS) at Gold Fields' St Ives Gold Mine, 80 km south of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.

Wenco opens new sales office in Peru

October 29, 2015

Wenco International Mining Systems is delighted to announce our new sales office located in Lima, Peru.Previously, our customers throughout South America received sales and support for their intelligent mining systems exclusively through our office in Santiago, Chile.

Wencolite Fleet Management System is a great fit at Saracen Metals' Thunderbox Mine

October 16, 2015

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) has recently completed a successful deployment of the Wencolite Fleet Management System (FMS) at Saracen Metals' Thunderbox Mine in Western Australia.

Fuel Dispatch can extend time between fueling over 30%

July 29, 2015

A Wenco client site in Alberta, Canada, has seen exceptional results while using Fuel Dispatch. Since January, a key operator in the Canadian oil sands has experimented with Wenco Fuel Dispatch, the automated fuel dispatching add-on to the Wencomine fleet management system.

We're moving! New Wenco HQ Coming this Summer

July 17, 2015

We're moving! Wenco's recent growth has prompted us to seek a new location for our expanding team and operations.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia assumes distribution of Wenco in Asia-Pacific

May 25, 2015

Our relationship with our parent company, Hitachi Construction Machinery(HCM), has just grown stronger with a new exclusive distribution agreement in the Asia-Pacific region. As of April 1, 2015, all Wenco products and frontline technical support services throughout Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Papua New Guinea will be handled directly by Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA).S

Local expertise lands Wenco FMS contract for Whitehaven Coal mine in Australia

October 3, 2014

On-the-ground service in Australia has netted Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. the contract to provide the fleet management system for Whitehaven Coal's new operation in New South Wales.

Wenco expands service to US with new offices in Colorado, Arizona, Texas

July 22, 2014

With new offices in the United States, Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. now offers improved in-country sales, service, and support to American clients of its mine fleet management and high-precision navigation systems.

Wenco Acquires APS

April 15, 2014

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Automated Positioning Systems (APS), a supplier of GNSS solutions for mining, earthmoving and land rehabilitation sectors

Wenco Enters Indonesian Market alongside Hexindo at KPUC Mine

April 3, 2014

Working with Wenco's Indonesian distributor PT Hexindo Adiperkasa Tbk (Hexindo), Wenco Fleet Management Systems (Wenco) has been selected by PT Kayan Putra Utama Coal (KPUC) to install Wenco's fleet management system at their coal mine in Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Wenco Fleet Management System selected for Meandu mine in Eastern Australia

March 5, 2014

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been selected to supply fleet management and high-precision GPS solutions for the Meandu coal mine in Eastern Australia.

Wenco systems at Roy Hill, a new high-technology iron ore mine in Australia

January 28, 2014

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been contracted to supply the Wenco Fleet Management System at the Roy Hill Iron Ore Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Hitachi and Wenco Commence a Proof of Concept Project for Utilizing Fleet Management System on Cloud Service

January 14, 2014

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, "Hitachi") and Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. ("Wenco"), a Canadian subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., are proud to announce the beginning of a joint Proof of Concept (PoC) project.

Wenco Expands Global Presence with New East Australia Staff

November 3, 2013

As part of Wenco's continuing dedication to support mining clients worldwide, Wenco is proud to announce the addition of Wenco staff in Brisbane, Australia.

Better Mine Data Access: Tablet Tools Make Wenco Reports Easy

October 3, 2013

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is proud to announce the release of its new web-based reporting suite consisting of two applications, Dashboard and Reports.

Surface Mine Safety: Equipment Navigation and Awareness Software Released

October 3, 2013

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is excited to introduce PitNav and Fleet Awareness, two new navigation and awareness applications for surface mining operations.

Wenco Fleet Management System Commissioned at Meadowbank Mine

July 3, 2013

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is excited to announce that its fleet management system has been commissioned at the Agnico Eagle Meadowbank gold mine in Nunavut Territory, Canada.

Wenco to Supply Koniambo Nickel SAS with Fleet Management System

March 3, 2013

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is proud to announce a contract with Koniambo Nickel SAS to supply the Wenco Fleet Management System.

Damtshaa Diamond Mine to Install Wenco Fleet Management System

March 3, 2013

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is excited to announce that Debswana is installing the Wenco Fleet Management System at their Damtshaa diamond mine.

Third Chilean Copper Mine for Wenco

May 3, 2012

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is proud to announce the completion of the sale of their Fleet Management System (FMS) to the Sierra Gorda Copper Mine in Chile.

Robust FMS for the Strongest of Metals

June 3, 2011

ArcelorMittal's Minorca Mine, nestled in the Mesabi Iron Ore Range in Virginia, Minnesota, has selected Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. to outfit their 13 haul trucks, two hydraulic excavators and five loaders with Wenco's FMS.

Flexible Wenco Software Option Implemented at Teck's Quebrada Blanca

January 3, 2011

Teck, Canada's largest diversified mining, mineral processing and metallurgical company, has purchased Wenco's Fleet Control fleet management software and Bench Manager high precision software for their Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Northern Chile.

Wenco Signs Largest Ever Contract

October 1, 2010

In what is officially the largest deal in company history, Wenco International Mining Systems Limited has secured a contract for the supply and installation of Wenco's Fleet Management System (FMS) to four of Coal India Limited's (CIL) mines.

Ferrexpo Poltava Mining to install Wenco Fleet Management Systems

September 8, 2010

Looking to achieve a 10% improvement in productivity, Poltava has chosen Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. to install their Fleet Management System for use with 135 trucks and shovels, 16 High Precision Drills, and 54 Auxiliary units.

Teck Fording River Installs Wenco Software

June 8, 2010

Teck Coal Ltd has chosen Wenco Software for operations at Fording River located 29km northeast of Elkford, BC. Coal mined at Fording River is primarily metallurgical coal, although a small amount of thermal coal is also produced.

Vasilkovsky Selects Wenco for Vasilkovsky Gold

May 8, 2010

Vasilkovsky has chosen to install the Wenco Fleet Management System on the entire fleet at Vasilkovksy Gold mine, the largest gold deposit in the central Asian state of Kazakhstan with proven reserves of 370 tonnes.