VANCOUVER, Canada – October 31, 2011 – Gemcom Software International Inc., the largest global supplier of mining software solutions, today announced that it has won the Professional and Services Sector Award at the 2011 BC Export Awards held October 28, 2011. The Professional and Services Sector Award recognises the contribution to the British Columbia economy of a company that provides expert advice, technical support or educational programs to international customers. The BC Export Awards are co-hosted by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) BC Division and the Provincial Government of British Columbia. It is the longest running ceremony of its kind in Canada.
“Over 80% of our revenue comes from outside of Canada, so it is an honour to receive this prestigious award and recognition as being one of BC’s top exporters,” stated Robert Selzler, Gemcom’s vice president of marketing. “Professional Services plays an important and growing part of our business as mining companies around the world look to us for technology and services to help streamline and drive productivity across their operations.”
Gemcom’s services expertise encompass geology, engineering, and operations, spanning modelling, design, optimisation, scheduling, data management, workflow automation, system configuration, and points in between. The Company is committed to providing its customers with knowledge and tools that enable them to increase operations and personal productivity and adapt to ever-changing business environments. Its services professionals are adept at maximising the benefits of Gemcom’s software solutions to help drive profits and mitigate risks such as skills shortages.
Globally, Gemcom’s Services organisation employs over 100 mining professionals in all major mining centres. Its engineers, geologists, surveyors, metallurgists and chemists have a strong depth of knowledge of the regions they work in, with local language and cultural understanding. The Company’s software solutions are in use at over 4,000 sites, in more than 130 countries across the world, in diverse exploration, development, and production environments.
For more information on the BC Export Awards visit www.bcexportawards.com and to learn more about Gemcom’s Services, visit www.gemcomsoftware.com/services.
About Gemcom
When mining companies seek to increase mine productivity, they turn to Gemcom for technology and services. The Company is home to world-renowned mining solutions like GEMS, Surpac, Minex, Whittle, and InSite, and to industry thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mining. Established in 1985, Gemcom has a global reach delivering comprehensive solutions in all major mining centres in more than 130 countries. Every major mining company, including BHP Billiton, Codelco, De Beers, Newmont and Vale is a Gemcom client. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the Company has become the largest global supplier of mining software solutions. For more information, visit www.gemcomsoftware.com.