Negotiations between the two companies during the past few months has resulted in MineARC officially taking over Shairzal’s manufacturing, servicing and sales commitments to all past and present customers.

The Shairzal brand and product line will remain in place for the foreseeable future. All Shairzal related enquires will now be handled by MineARC.

The acquisition unites two market leaders: MineARC – the world’s leading manufacturer of emergency safe-refuge, and Shairzal - a leading supplier of safety engineering solutions to mine operations, with a considerable customer base in the eastern states of Australia.

MineARC General Manager, Mike Lincoln: “Together, we are uniquely positioned to provide the most comprehensive product offering available to the market. The resulting portfolio will include emergency refuge solutions for the hard rock, coal, tunnelling and petrochemical industries.”

“Shairzal’s current customers will be well looked after. We have been in contact with all Shairzal customers and have reassured them our national service team will continue to support and service their needs.”