Epiroc, a leading drill rigs and hydraulic breakers manufacturer for the quarrying and mining industries, has further enhanced its parts and services business by establishing new regional Parts & Services divisions.
From January 1, 2023, the Parts & Services division will split into three regional Parts & Services divisions, with current regional presidents appointed division presidents and members of Epiroc Group Management.
- Nelson Trejo, President Parts & Services North and South America (NASA). He is a Chilean citizen, born 1975, and holds a Master’s degree in Mining Engineering from Universidad de Santiago, Chile. Nelson Trejo was previously Vice President Marketing, Parts & Services division, and has been employed in the Group since 2005.
- Luis Araneda, President Parts & Services Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He is a Chilean citizen, born 1974, is a Mechanical Engineer from Universidad del Bio-Bio, and holds an MBA from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile. Luis Araneda was previously Vice President Operations, Parts & Services division, and has been employed in the Group since 2000.
- Arman Bagdasarian, President Parts & Services Asia Pacific (APAC). He is an Armenian and Russian citizen, born 1977, and holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Russian-Armenian University, Armenia. Arman Bagdasarian was previously General Manager, Epiroc Russia, and has been employed in the Group since 2018.
“Epiroc’s parts and services business has had a strong performance for many years, and it is time for the next step to enable continuous profitable growth,” says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO. “With a regional organisation, we enhance focus and build stronger customer relations.”
After the change on January 1 2023, Epiroc will have the following segments and divisions:
· The Equipment & Service segment with the divisions Underground, Surface, Parts & Services North and South America (NASA), Parts & Services Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Parts & Services Asia Pacific (APAC), and Digital Solutions.
· The Tools & Attachments segment with the Tools & Attachments division.
It was earlier announcedthat Jess Kindler, President of Epiroc’s Parts & Services division, will leave the Group no later than January 2023.
