# Epiroc to acquire Mernok Elektronik, a collision avoidance systems provider

Epiroc agreed to acquire Mernok Elektronik, a South African company providing advanced collision avoidance systems for mining, to strengthen its automation and safety solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2023.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-12-09
- Where: Pretoria, South Africa, South Africa
- Status: announced
- Products: collision avoidance systems, proximity detection technologies
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md) (acquirer)
- [Mernok Elektronik](https://endata.com/companies/67225.md) (target)

## Sources

- [epirocgroup.com](https://www.epirocgroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2022/20221209-epiroc-to-acquire-leading-provider-of-collision-avoidance-systems-for-mines), 2022-12-09: "Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has agreed to acquire Mernok Elektronik (Pty) Ltd, a South African company that provides advanced collision avoidance systems for mining companies."

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