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For more than 25 years, Mine Radio Systems Inc. (MRS Canada) has and continues to provide dependable, reliable safety and global communication solutions.  MRS Canada solves safety and communication challenges to our clients located throughout North America, South America, Central America, Russia, China, Poland and Vietnam.

MRS Canada supports our diversified customer base with sales and service offices in Mexico and Russia, and a network of strategically placed agents.  With a primary and successful focus on the mining sector, MRS Canada recently, ventured into the tunneling sector, successfully installing and commissioning communication solutions to this market.

MRS solutions enable its clients to expand or create a solution specific to their needs while being backed by 25 years worth of expertise and knowledge. With over 400 installations at Mine and Tunnel sites in over 50 countries, MRS world-class network of clients and partners along with its advanced solutions prove to be a standard for success.


 

Cindy Chesney CHRP, MCPC, MCBA- General Manager, Canadian Operations

Cindy oversees the day to day operations of MRS Inc. , and is responsible for leading the Sales Team, coordinating Production and enhancing Client Satisfaction. She brings more than 9 years of internal sales, marketing, project management and customer care experience to the position which strengthens the Canadian operations and makes them more efficient. Cindy is a member of the Human Resource Professional Association of Ontario (HRPAO) and a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Fabian De Nobrega – Operations Manager, Canadian Manufacturing Facility

Fabian joined MRS Canada in late 2010 and is responsible for the operations at MRS’s Canadian manufacturing facility. He joins the team with over 18 years of electronics industry experience primarily in the automotive sector and 8 years in operations and production flow design. He brings with him a successful track record for steering process improvements, improved product quality and maximizing productivity through lean manufacturing principles.

Camilo Montiel Casiano – Sales Manager, MRS Latin America

Camilo oversees sales and operations in Latin American countries. His extensive education and field training has taken him overseas to Scotland, England and Germany, and his experience with the Navy in his native Mexico serves as an asset to MRS for developing the Latin American market. He has worked for numerous private and public sector clients such as the Mexican Navy, the Federal Electrical Comisión, PEMEX, IMSS, the governments of Tabasco, Veracruz, and Mexico City, and Penoles, Grupo Mexico, Luismin and Grupo Frisco in the mining industry.

Vadim Poberezkine - Business Development Manager, CIS

Vadim is responsible for the day-to-day operational control of our emerging market in all CIS countries, including Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan since 2000. In this capacity, he oversees installations in Russia and CIS countries, including all planning, sales, project management and budgetary activities. Vadim, as professional radio-engineer prior to this post, served 15 years at VEF Research Institute (Flagship of ex-Soviet Union Radio Industry), as engineer-designer for Mining Telecommunication Projects, and is well known among the Russian mining society.

Jingqiang (Ken) Lin - Business Development Manager, China

Ken Lin joined to MRS in 2005. He is responsible for our emerging market in China. In this capacity, he oversees sales, project management and budgetary activities.. He graduated as a bachelor of science and had 12 years experience in the sales and marketing (9 years in Utilities Telecom industry) before this post. His previous experiences include sales and marketing development in China with Nortel-Lentronics Division and GE Multilin.

Pacifique Muheto- Inside Sales Representative

Pacifique comes to MRS from Maquet Dynamed Inc. as a Bilingual sales support administrator for the last 4 years.  Pacifique is responsible for all inside sales duties and tasks including coordinate and prepare routine responses for proposals, quotes and orders, support order management, support Canada Sales teams, monitors lead times and customer expectation.

Donald Sutherland- Communications and Safety Technical Service Representative

 Camilo Berber- Communications and Safety Technical Service Representative 

 Camilo is one of Mine Radio Systems Communication and Safety Technicians that provide Training, Commissioning and maintenance for mining and tunneling solutions in the North American, South American and Vietnam markets. He is also a major asset in the planning and deployment of new solutions for new clients. He is certified by MSHA to work in some of the most hazardous areas and brings over six years experience and knowledge in Radio Communication and Safety solutions. 

Barb Grove- Document Administrator

Barb came to MRS as Receptionist in 2004.  She is now responsible for coordinating the export and delivery of all air, ocean and ground shipments along with other administrative duties.  She brings over 10 years experience in Administration including 18 years with Penguin Books

 

Press Releases - Feb 13, 2012

Key appointment signals MRS commitment to expand sales in Africa

Jaco Labuschagne, a veteran Mine Radio Systems manager with extensive technical expertise, has been promoted to the position of General Manager, South Africa Ops, effective February 1, 2012.

Previously Technical Manager for MRS, Mr. Labuschagne will be responsible for sales, customer service and market intelligence in the African continent, a well established market for MRS with significant growth potential.  The company has already deployed in eight different countries (Mali, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana, Angola, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Namibia) industry leading communications and safety solutions for companies involved in the coal, gold, platinum, manganese, diamond and iron ore sectors. 

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News, Press Releases - Jan 30, 2012

Mining industry growth and new business opportunities spur Mine Radio Systems to expand management

Responding to the expansion of the mining industry and growing customer demand for industry leading communications and safety solutions, Mine Radio Systems has expanded its senior management team with the addition of Steven Zakaib, who joins the company as Executive Vice President, Operations, effective Jan 23, 2012.  

“We were looking for someone with domestic and international experience and a proven track record with world-class businesses, and that is exactly what we get with Mr. Zakaib,” said MRS President Ken Morrell.  “His mandate is to expand our market reach and build on our existing strengths by delivering Best in Breed solutions to our valued clients around the world and I have every confidence that he will fulfill that mandate.”

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News, Press Releases - Jan 03, 2012

MRS appoints Wisam Farjow Vice President Engineering!

Mine Radio Systems (MRS); Global designer and manufacturer of communication systems to increase mine and tunnel owners and operators safety, productivity and profitability,is proud to announce the appointment of Wisam Farjow to Vice President Engineering. Based out of the MRS Head office in Ontario, Canada; Wisam will oversee all MRS engineering activities throughout the world“This recognition is due in part to Wisam’s past efforts and contributions to the growth of MRS internationally over the last 8 years”said Ken Morrell President, Mine Radio Systems.

 

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Events/Trade Shows, News - Dec 21, 2011

Mining 2012- Vietnam

Mining 2012- Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam

March 7-9, 2012

International Centerfor Exhibition (ICE)

Please visit MRS in the Australian Pavilion at this year’s event.

Please contact Mine Radio Systemsto schedule a meeting.

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News, Press Releases - Dec 19, 2011

Anglo Coal Mafube Colliery Installation

Mine Radio Systems (MRS), global designer and manufacturer of communication systems to increase mine and tunnel owners and operators safety, productivity and profitability has recently completed installation of 2 surface communication systems and two underground monitoring systems at the Mafube Colliery Middelburg Mpumalanga, South Africa. 

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