FTP Solutions PTY Ltd. Announces Joint Venture with True North Solutions

March 17, 2020

FTP Solutions PTY Ltd. announces that it is forming FTP Solutions, Inc., a joint venture with Calgary-based industrial engineering solutions company, True North Solutions. The venture expands FTP’s reach in high-growth markets in North and South America and enhances the mining industry service offering for both companies, providing a reliable, connected fleet with rich diagnostic capabilities, coupled with analytics that improve mining operations, facilitate business decisions and reduce total cost of ownership.

FTP Solutions PTY is a recognized leader in autonomous haulage technology for the mining industry. True North Solutions brings a proven track record of customized, industrial engineering solutions, including automation, networking, cyber security and electrical engineering to the joint venture.
“FTP Solutions PL has a strong, long-standing partnership with global based OEM’s as well as a growing base of mining operations,” said Dave Walker, Executive Director and COO of FTP Solutions Pty Ltd. “To be able to deliver our products and services more directly to North American and South American customers through this partnership is a natural extension.”

Blair Hanel, President of True North Solutions said, “I’m incredibly proud of the newly formed FTP joint venture. FTP Solutions, Inc. will provide unequalled support and services for digital transformation initiatives within the mining industry. True North Solutions is pivoting our business to provide thought leadership and solutions to support our client’s digital roadmap. The FTP joint venture is a great example of this commitment.”

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