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echnical Mechanical Services (TMS) is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of genuine and original spare parts for mining, quarrying, civil engineering and plant hire machinery. Headquartered in Liege, Belgium, where it also runs a central warehouse, the company draws on more than 30 years of experience in the field, with presence stretched across 40-plus countries on the continent and in Africa. TMS supplies parts for the likes of heavy earth moving machinery, trucks, drilling machines, road making machines, cranes, engines, transmissions, undercarriage, forklift trucks, filters and GET, as well as competitive prices for caterpillar machines rebuilt to zero hours. Liege is a strategic location for the business as many major brands it supplies parts from have significant physical presence in the region. The central warehouse is the hub where all parts are processed and shipped directly to the end customer, with brands supplied including Hitachi, Liebherr, Komatsu, Atlas Copco and Sandvik, among many others.
Applying the extensive experience gained in the likes of Ghana, Tanzania, Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone, the company has expanded its mining capabilities in Nigeria, now offering a full suite of services. These include site clearance and topsoil stripping; overburden removal; drill and blasting of hard rock; loading and hauling of ore; crushing, washing and sorting of ore; tailings storage, facility construction and initial dam construction; and mine site infrastructure development works. The company made a breakthrough in Nigeria in June last year, securing a contract with Symbol Mining Limited for the mining and crushing services for
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the Macy Open Pit deposit, covering the 12-month life of mine plan. Speaking at the time of the award, Symbol Mining CEO, Tim Wither commented: “The execution of the Mining Service Contract is a major step in moving closer to establishing the first industrial scale mechanised mine in Nigeria in recent years. “Symbol Mining are very pleased in partnering with the PW Group who have vast experience operating in Nigeria, and to date have shown great support in the goal of advancing the Macy deposit into production, which is expected to be the first of many projects on the imperial tenements and in Nigeria for Symbol.”
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In Africa, TMS has local agents in no fewer than 33 countries stretching from west to east, including Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and many more. TMS are also proud to be authorised distributors across Africa for 2 World renowned brands, MTG ground engaging tools, and Berco Xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx undercarriage . The firm has employed experienced local representatives who understand their industry and are able to handle any enquiry – one phone call and they can be on site at a client’s request. Aftersales service includes a repair and return facility, which can evaluate damaged parts before mending and returning. T +44 161 427 8410 E sales@tms-uk.com
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