Seeing Machines wins new order from BHP Billiton

24th Mar 2014 12:58

The Operator Safety Division at AIM-listed Seeing Machines has received purchase orders from BHP Billiton Iron Ore for a further 86 of its Driver Safety Systems (DSS) fatigue and distraction monitoring systems.The systems will be installed across BHP's Pilbara mine sites in Western Australia and will bring the company's total vehicles operating with DSS at their Mining Area C, Mount Whaleback, Eastern Ridge, Yandi, and Jimblebar operations to 250. The total value of the deployment is over $1.4m. Ken Kroeger, Seeing Machines's Chief Executive, said: "This is another example of the mining industry acknowledging and supporting the safety advances being delivered with the DSS technology and the integral role that eye-tracking technology has to play in keeping their operators safe. "The technology is fast becoming indispensable to the industry as a means to maximise worker safety. We are glad that this, along with our absolute commitment to the highest levels of service for our customers, is being recognised."NR