AARD has been associated with mining capital equipment for over 30 years. AARD Powered by Epiroc designs, manufactures, services and supports a wide range of mining equipment, specializing in low-profile underground machines. Our range of equipment includes drill rigs, hydraulic rock drills, bolters, load haul dumpers (LHDs), scalers, and more, for both standard and low underground applications. With around 200 employees, we primarily serve the Southern Africa region, carving out a competitive edge in the bespoke equipment sector. In April 2023, AARD Mining Equipment was acquired by Epiroc, a leading global productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of SEK 50 billion in 2022, and has around 18,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries.