Tesmec Group continues to expertly reinforce its commitment to providing smarter, more sustainable, and efficient solutions for construction and mining operations around the world. We catch up with Flavio Villa, CTO, and Marco Paredi, Business Unit Director of the Trenching and Surface Mining Division, to hear about the company’s latest innovations.
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Since we last spoke with Tesmec Group (Tesmec), the European market in which the company operates continues to be a dynamic and evolving environment, full of both challenges and opportunities.
“There is significant momentum in emerging segments, particularly in the energy cable sector, and a stabilisation in traditional sectors, such as fibre optics,” introduces Flavio Villa, CTO of the company’s Trenching and Surface Mining Division.
This shift reflects broader changes in Europe’s infrastructure priorities, driven by the energy transition and growing need for resilient, efficient transmission networks.
In this context, Tesmec offers a competitive advantage through its integrated trenching and simultaneous mechanical cable-laying services.
In essence, the company is not only keeping pace with the transformation of the industry but helping to drive it and set new standards through innovation, efficiency, and specialised solutions tailored for the energy sector’s burgeoning future.
GLOBAL SLATE OF PROJECTS
Tesmec is currently involved in several key projects around the world that showcase the strength, versatility, and environmental advantages of its technologies and exceptional range of machines.
In Guinea’s Boffa region, one of the world’s richest sources of high-quality bauxite, Tesmec is working on a surface mining project, utilising its state-of-the-art mining vehicle, the 1475 XL EVO Rock Hawg.
The goal is to achieve high production rates from the deposit’s hard, unfractured surface.
“Our precision cutting has delivered a consistent, fine grain size that is ready for transport, eliminating the need for additional crushing and optimising downstream efficiency,” Marco Paredi, Business Unit Director, explains.
Elsewhere, Tesmec remains active at a UK limestone quarry operation using its Surface Miner 1150 EVO Dynamic Drive.
Due to stringent environmental restrictions, traditional drilling and blasting methods are not a viable option. Therefore, the company’s surface miner, equipped with an effective dust suppression system, offers a clean and productive solution, demonstrating Tesmec’s ability to meet regulatory demands whilst maximising extraction efficiency and reducing operational costs.
Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, the company is making a significant contribution to Master Gas System Expansion – Phase 3, a flagship initiative by Saudi Aramco to transition power plants from oil to natural gas in support of the country’s net zero ambitions.
“For this large-scale infrastructure programme, Tesmec is employing its 1875 XL EVO Chainsaw Trencher, capable of cutting two metres (m) deep and 2.13-m-wide trenches to host large pipelines, designed for trenching in hard rock in the most demanding conditions,” Villa affirms.
BALANCED EXPERTISE
Tesmec maintains a strategic balance between local and global suppliers, recognising the unique value that both bring to the company’s operations and overall product excellence.
“Building strong relationships with local partners allows the business to closely monitor quality standards, foster mutual trust, and develop tailored solutions that contribute to the overall excellence of the final product.
“This commitment aligns with one of the core pillars of Tesmec’s strategy – the pursuit of superior quality,” Villa excites.
In the sectors where Tesmec operates – such as mining, energy, and infrastructure – reliability and cutting-edge technology is fundamental to ensuring customer success.
At the same time, the company combines local expertise with a global network of suppliers, partnering with leading international businesses to integrate the most advanced technologies into its machines.
“This balanced sourcing approach ensures that every Tesmec solution not only meets the highest performance standards but also supports local economies and remains adaptable to the specific demands of each project,” Paredi explains.
“Sustainability is a core pillar of Tesmec’s mission, driving continuous efforts to reduce environmental impact through both technological and operational improvements”
Flavio Villa, CTO – Trenching and Surface Mining Division, Tesmec Group
STRIVING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Villa is keen to highlight the significant sustainability-related advantages of Tesmec’s solutions, which reflect the company’s deep commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.
“Sustainability is a core pillar of Tesmec’s mission, driving continuous efforts to reduce environmental impact through both technological and operational improvements,” he acclaims.
“Our trenchers and surface miners are designed not only for performance but also to minimise emissions and environmental disruption.”
For example, a single surface miner can outperform multiple traditional machines, reducing transportation requirements and CO2 emissions.
On average, Tesmec equipment helps reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) by up to 68 percent.
Meanwhile, in mining applications, the company’s surface miners eliminate the need for explosives, significantly reducing levels of dust, noise, and vibration, thereby ensuring safer and cleaner operations.
“Moreover, by integrating excavation and crushing into a single step, these machines produce uniform, reusable material that requires no primary crushing – streamlining processes whilst preserving the environment,” Villa elaborates.
Beyond its products, Tesmec also supports sustainability through responsible business practices, community engagement, and ongoing investment in R&D aimed at advancing environmentally friendly technologies.
THE IDEAL LONG-TERM PARTNER
What continues to define the company, setting it apart from its competition, is its resolute commitment to quality, advanced technology, and customer orientated support.
“Tesmec stands by customers every step of the way, supporting them in the choice of the right machine for their project, through to after-sales service,” Villa prides.
Moreover, Tesmec trenchers and surface miners are built to the highest quality standards, engineered to be adapted to specific customer requirements and the most demanding project conditions where the company’s competitors may struggle to deliver.
“An unrivalled level of reliability and adaptability makes Tesmec the ideal choice for challenging operations across a wide range of industries,” Paredi highlights.
What further differentiates the company is its worldwide after-sales support, from the machine dig-in to ongoing maintenance, spare parts, training, and technical assistance, ensuring Tesmec’s equipment continues to perform optimally throughout its lifecycle.
“Our comprehensive product portfolio enables the right solution for every application, whether it’s trenching, surface mining, or cable-laying,” Villa prides.
“An unrivalled level of reliability and adaptability makes Tesmec the ideal choice for challenging operations across a wide range of industries”
Marco Paredi, Business Unit Director – Trenching and Surface Mining Division, Tesmec Group
DIVERSE CAPABILITIES
To date, Tesmec has firmly established itself across a plethora of global industries, including fibre optics, energy, pipelines, surface mining, and civil construction.
Rather than expanding into new markets, the company is concentrating on strengthening its technological capabilities within these sectors, leveraging its diverse and flexible product portfolio to address evolving customer needs and future challenges.
“One major area of focus moving forwards will be the surface mining industry, where Tesmec sees significant growth potential. Our Dynamic Drive technology and Rock Hawg solutions aim to transform operations by boosting productivity, precision, and cost-efficiency,” Villa states.
Looking ahead, the company is committed to reinforcing its leadership by continuing to improve product quality, elevate customer satisfaction, and invest in innovation.
“Our Dynamic Drive technology is central to this strategy, enabling efficient and selective extraction of materials like coal, bauxite, gypsum, and phosphates – ultimately redefining industry standards,” he concludes.
These innovations are not just technical advancements; they represent an ongoing commitment to providing smarter, more efficient, and sustainable solutions to the company’s global partners in the mining and energy sectors.
Furthermore, in the coming year, Tesmec will continue to invest in technology, talent, and global partnerships to meet current demands and set new benchmarks for reliability and performance worldwide.
This proactive, hands-on approach is a cornerstone of the Tesmec experience and one of the reasons clients trust the company as a long-term partner.
