# Berco opens new R&D facility in Copparo, Italy

Berco, part of thyssenkrupp, opened a new 2,000 sq.m R&D facility in Copparo, Italy, on November 17, 2021. The facility houses a metallurgical laboratory and product engineering team to advance undercarriage systems for mining applications.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2021-11-25
- Where: Copparo, Italy
- Starts operating: 17 Nov 2021
- Status: completed
- Products: undercarriage systems and components for mining
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md), [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Berco](https://endata.com/companies/59244.md)
- [Thyssenkrupp](https://endata.com/companies/833.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2021/11/25/bercos-mining-undercarriage-transition-takes-shape-copparo/), 2021-11-25: "With the opening of Berco’s new R&D facility in Copparo, Italy, the manufacturer and supplier of undercarriage systems and components has cemented a growth plan that could see it gain further market share in both its OEM and aftermarket segments."

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