Mine Radio Systems Inc.
Stouffville, ON
Company Overview
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 Information
Physical Address
5-117 Ringwood Dr.
Stouffville, ON L4A 8C1
CA
Mailing Address
5-117 Ringwood Dr.
Stouffville, ON L4A 8C1
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Mine Radio Systems Inc.
Number of Employees: 15
Total Sales ($CDN): $100,000 - $200,000
CA
Contacts
Patrick Waye
Title: President
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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K. J. (ken) Morrell
Title: Vice President
Area of Responsibility: Export Sales & Marketing
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Products
- Communication Equipment, Wireless For Confined Areas
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Flexalert System
'Through the Earth' Emergency Evacuation System
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Flexcom System
Underground Communication System for Voice, Data and Video
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Flexcom-cmts System
High Speed Data Network over Leaky Feeder Infrastructures
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
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Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Honduras, Japan, Lesotho, Mexico, Namibia, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe, Missouri
Algeria, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Republic of (EIRE), Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, South, Latvia, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, Palau, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Swaziland, Sweden, Venezuela, Zambia, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming