Global insight.
Local presence.
We address our clients’ most difficult manufacturing and operational challenges by applying our bold thinking, industry insights, end-to-end services and global capability.
Established in 1980, EPCM is a global engineering, procurement and construction management firm.
We deliver single-source, life-cycle solutions that help clients gain and maintain a competitive advantage in their industries.
40+
Years in global
consulting experience
1,400,000
Permanent cathodes
in service globally
Fortune 500
Clients across
four continents
We are where you are
LOCATIONS
EPCM North America
- Oakville, Canada
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Delaware, USA
EPCM Europe
- Hollenstedt, Germany
- Wrocław, Poland
EPCM Asia
- Ahmedabad, India
EPCM South America
- Arequipa, Peru
Tecnologías COBRA
- Antofagasta, Chile
- Calama, Chile
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
EPCM Ltda
- Antofagasta, Chile
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
ANCOR TECMIN
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
They were able to customize their package to give us the true value engineering that we needed. This deviated from the more typical engineering firms that asked us to check a bunch of boxes. EPCM listened to us better.
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Projects
- Innovation in Cathode Stripping Machine Manufacturing: A Custom Robotic System for a Comprehensive Automation Project
Our client, one of the world’s leading mining companies, operates across multiple continents and is constantly seeking to optimize its industrial processes. At its African operation, the company identified the need for a custom manufacturing solution for cathode stripping — a critical step in the production of high-purity copper. - Automating Copper Handling and Sampling: EPCM’s Custom Solution for a Major Copper Producer
One of the largest copper producers in Latin America successfully advanced its automation strategy by implementing a tailored solution at its operations in North America. With a focus on operational efficiency, repeatability, and integration with existing infrastructure, the client partnered with EPCM to develop and deploy an automated system for weighing, strapping, labeling, and sampling copper sheet bundles.
News & Events
- Goodbye Sandblasting: EPCM’s High‑Precision Laser Metal Cleaning Now in NewfoundlandFrom shipyards and automotive manufacturers to heavy industry maintenance contractors, global clients are increasingly seeking faster, safer, and more sustainable alternatives to traditional surface cleaning methods. In response to this demand, EPCM has launched a new Laser Metal Re-Surfacing & Cleaning Service tailored to the marine, automotive, mechanical, and metal-processing sectors.
- EPCM Secures Prestigious Contract with Freeport-McMoRan to Advance El Paso Copper Refinery ModernizationEPCM has been awarded a significant contract by Freeport-McMoRan to supply 46,650 permanent cathodes to modernize their El Paso copper refinery in Texas, USA. This transformative project marks a pivotal shift from traditional copper starter sheets to state-of-the-art Permanent Cathode Technology.
- EPCM Group Announces Acquisition of ANCOR TECMIN, Expanding Capabilities in Electrorefining and Electrowinning Technologies for Non-ferrous MetalsWe are pleased to announce a significant development that enhances our ability to serve the base metal refining industry: EPCM Group has completed a acquisition of ANCOR TECMIN, a global leader based in Santiago, Chile.
- New EPCM manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad marks a major investment in IndiaContinuing to expand its international footprint, The EPCM Group is launching a new cathode manufacturing and maintenance center in Ahmedabad, India. EPCM’s expansion into Asia underscores its commitment to delivering global expertise with a local presence.
- COBRA: Celebrating 25 years of innovation and client successCommitted to exceptional, local service for its South American clients, The EPCM Group launched its Tecnologias COBRA division in 1998.
- Codelco awards EPCM Group 2nd tankhouse automation maintenance Tecnologias COBRA (an EPCM Company) has been awarded a four-year contract to provide specialized service expertise in electro-refining and process control for Codelco’s Chuquicamata Division. This project comes on the heels of EPCM Group’s proven success in automating manual operations at global mines such as Codelco’s Radomiro Tomic and Antofagasta Minerals’ Zaldivar.
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🔦 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗯𝘆𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻, & 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲.
𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
See how our 2000W laser technology transforms industrial surface treatment — precise, eco-friendly, and fast.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀:
✅ High-precision cleaning
✅ Zero substrate damage
✅ Improved safety
✅ Cost-efficient & scalable system
Our service integrates Industry 4.0 tracking for repeatable quality and efficiency.
📧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🌐 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: 🔗 Bio + Services + Laser Metal Cleaning
📸 Send us a photo of your project for a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
LaserCleaning@epcm.com
Available now at our Paradise, NL facility.
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#LaserMetalCleaning #PrecisionCleaning #IndustrialCleaning #EPCMGroup #Industry40 #MarineIndustry #AutomotiveSolutions
Oct 2
🔷 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Enhancement of the Tailings Management System at Tranque Laguna Seca through the installation of multi-parameter sensors, metallic structures, and monitoring systems for discharges and clear ponds. The project includes on-site engineering, cabinet construction, and real-time monitoring of critical parameters.
Would you like more information about our tailings monitoring and control services for large-scale mining?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Mining #Tailings #EPCM #Monitoring #Safety
Sep 25
🔷 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
We carried out the routing and installation of more than 1,200 remote sensors in conveyor systems at Minera Escondida – BHP. These systems enable continuous monitoring and help reduce entrapment risks in mobile equipment.
Looking for remote sensing and control system solutions for your operation?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Mining #Automation #EPCM #Digitalization #Safety
Sep 23
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🇨🇱
At 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠, we celebrate the roots, culture, and innovative spirit of Chile, as well as the dedication of our teams delivering engineering, automation, and high-quality services across the region.
We are proud to work alongside our South American divisions, TECNOLOGIAS COBRA and ANCOR TECMIN, contributing to the mining and metallurgical industry with projects that combine innovation, efficiency, and safety.
During this special time, we reaffirm our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement – values that unite us as a group and drive us forward.
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#FiestasPatrias #ChileanPride #EPCMGlobal #EPCMculture #Teamwork #Engineering #Innovation #Mining #Automation
Sep 18
🔷 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Our service at Minera Escondida – BHP included the installation of more than 1,900 secondary lighting supports and the replacement of 14 large-scale industrial sheds. The objective: mitigate the risk of falling objects and ensure structural integrity, in line with BHP safety standards and the FEL (Fatality Elimination) program.
Would you like more details on our lighting and structural services for mining operations?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Mining #Safety #Structures #Lighting #EPCM #COBRA
Sep 16
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗔𝗣𝗠)
Two identical robotic cells deliver ~400 anodes/hour at ~90% OEE, with linear transfer, AI vision inspection, and a compact layout that integrates pressing & milling. Less variability, higher safety, easier maintenance.
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Copper #Refining #SXEW #Automation #APM #MiningInnovation #OEE #Safety #EPCM
Sep 11
🔷 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
We carried out the major maintenance of Thickener No. 3 at Puerto Coloso (BHP – Antofagasta), with a scope that included the complete replacement of rake arms, ducts, feeders, control panel, and hydraulic components.
This critical intervention for operational continuity involved over 80 direct and indirect specialists.
Would you like to learn more about our capabilities in thickener overhaul and maintenance?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Mining #Maintenance #EPCM #Outage #Overhaul #Safety
Sep 9
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗖𝗦𝗠)
Our robotic system is designed to process from 50 up to 750 cathodes per hour, reducing downtime by 40% compared to previous solutions. With +50 CSMs delivered worldwide, an average 96% availability, and a 100% electric design* that reduces electrical & control parts by 55%, the CSM sets a new standard in efficiency, reliability, and workplace safety.
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Copper #Refining #SXEW #Automation #CSM #MiningInnovation #Safety #OEE #EPCM
Sep 5
