Haver & Boecker Niagara recently opened a new service and support facility in Parauapebas, Brazil. The company welcomed clients, partners, friends, local community and city authorities to the grand opening celebration on May 18, 2023. The 43,055-square-foot (4,000 square-meter) facility provides service and support for mining operations throughout the region through cutting-edge diagnostics, equipment refurbishment, parts stocking and more. “Providing quality service and support is at the heart of what we do. At Haver & Boecker Niagara, we strive to be an extension of an operation’s service team,” said Clayton Carvalho, managing director of Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Brazil operation. “We offer an array of service and support options to increase customer savings and equipment longevity. With the addition of the Parauapebas facility, we can more easily provide unmatched service and support onsite for our customers to help maximize their screening performance.” Haver & Boecker Niagara’s new facility offers the capacity to manufacture 800 different part numbers and can refurbish 120 vibrating screens and 240 exciters. It features a paint booth, a rainwater collection system, water treatment, water and oil separation, 100% LED lighting with lower energy consumption and a natural lighting structure. Additionally, the new Parauapebas facility features a 50/15-ton overhead crane, a blasting booth and air conditioners. “It is a great honor and a source of pride for all of us at Haver & Boecker Niagara to launch this facility. It is a display of growth not only for the company but for the entire local population,” Carvalho said. “Today, Haver & Boecker Niagara is responsible for the production of more than 50% of the mining equipment in the Brazilian region. With the anticipated demand, the new service centre further benefits the community by increasing job opportunities for the local community.”