Mine Radio Systems Inc.

Mine Radio Systems Inc.

Mine Radio Systems Inc. (MRS) was established in 1985 to address
the underground radio communication market in the mining
industry. In 1992, Ken Morrell and Patrick Waye bought the
company from its founder. After the transfer of ownership, MRS
has expanded its customer base from a mostly Canadian market
to many other regions of the world.

Products

In 1987, MRS introduced the first leaky coaxial cable
underground radio system in Canada. The MRS system available at
that time was a reliable two-channel radio system, trade
name 'FD4'. The FD4 system was installed in many Inco.,
Falconbridge and Placer dome mines.

In 1992/1993, a multi-channel underground radio system (Flexcom)
was developed. Capable of handling voice, data and video
signals, the Flexcom system can carry up to 48 radio channels,
of which 32 are voice/data channels and 16 are video channels.
For installation in harzardous areas, such as coal mines, the
Flexcom system is certified by the Canadian Government (CANMET)
to be intrinsically safe. Intrinsically Safe Certification has
also been granted in Australia (SIMTARS), South Africa (SABS),
USA (MSHA), China (MOC), United Kingdom (SIRA), India (CMRI) and
Russia (MOS CERTIUM). Patents on the Flexcom system and
the next generation system have been applied for in the USA,
Canada, Australia and South Africa. In USA and South Africa,
the patents have been granted.

Flexcom system components are manufactured to high quality
standards. All Flexcom components are manufactured along ISO
9001:2000 quality guidelines. MRS is an authorized Motorola
radio, data and pager equipment dealer, providing high quality
radio equipment.

MRS also commits to on-going product R&D programs to introduce
new products and to improve existing equipment for the mining
industry. The Canadian Research Council has been providing
assistance to MRS in its R&D efforts.

MARKET

Existing customers for MRS Flexcom systems include Canadian
Mines as well as mines, tunnels and highrises in Australia,
Brazil, Chile, China, Honduras, Indonesia, Lesotho, Mexico,
Namibia, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Peru, Republic of
South Africa, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, United
Kingdom, Turkey and the United States of America. In addition,
MRS has been requested to submit quotations to mines in
Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, Finland, Sweden, Romania, Morocco
Zimbabwe, Ireland and India.

The Flexcom sytem is suitable for all types of mines and
confined areas, including those with hazardous environments such
as some hard rock mines and all coal mines.

To provide service and support for the MRS customers, MRS has
established its headquarters in Stoufville, Ontario, Canada with:

- branch offices in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and Coacalco, Mexico
- subsidiary companies in Wilmington, Delaware, USA; Devonport,
Tasmania, Australia and Pretoria, Repubic of South Africa.
- Official agents in Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China,
Morocco, Peru, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

PEOPLE

Patrick Waye has served as the President and CEO of MRS for a
decade and brings over twenty-seven years of experience in the
radio communications industry. Patrick is a registered
Professional Engineer in Ontario.
Ken Morrell serves as the Vice President as well as manages
global sales and marketing. Ken brings over thirty-two years
experience in Industrial Sales and Marketing to this enterprise.
Stuart Munn is the Managing Director of MRS (Pacific) Pty. Ltd.
and is responsible for the day to day operational control of the
Australian operation.
The complete team of MRS staff is dedicated to provide high
quality services and products for the mining industry.

Company Details

Year Established: 1985

Total Sales ($CDN): $1,000,000 - $5,000,000

Number of Employees: 15

Company Information

Patrick Waye
Title: President
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (905) 640-1839
Fax: (905) 640-1649
Email: Click Here

K.J. (ken) Morrell
Title: Vice President
Area of Responsibility: Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone: (905) 640-1839
Fax: (905) 640-1649
Email: Click Here

Products

Communication Equipment, Wireless For Confined Areas

Flexcom System
Underground Communication System for Voice, Data and Video

Flexcom-cmts System
High Speed Data Network over Leaky Feeder Infrastructures

Flexalert System
'Through the Earth' Emergency Evacuation System

Services