Australian-engineered equipment is helping improve safety and efficiency in groundwater operations worldwide.
UON has successfully supplied its Bore Installation and Removal Unit (IR Unit) to Chilean deep well specialist Bombas de Pozo, marking another milestone in the international adoption of Australian-engineered groundwater infrastructure technology.
Groundwater plays a critical role in mining, water management and industrial operations globally.
However, the installation, servicing and recovery of bore pumps has traditionally been a complex and labour-intensive process.
It can also expose workers to risks associated with suspended loads and challenging field conditions.
Developed by UON, the IR Unit offers a safer, more efficient and more reliable approach to bore pump handling.
The technology helps operators streamline maintenance activities while reducing manual intervention and operational risk.
The recent delivery to Bombas de Pozo represents the latest international deployment of the technology.
It will support groundwater operations in one of the world’s most significant mining regions.
To support commissioning and adoption, UON personnel travelled to Chile to provide on-site training and practical instruction.
The hands-on program ensured operators were equipped with the skills and confidence to maximise the performance of the equipment from day one.
UON Chief Executive Officer Matt Prendergast said the project reflected the company’s commitment to solving practical challenges faced by its customers.
“At UON, we’re focused on developing practical technologies that solve real operational challenges for our customers,” said Prendergast.
“The IR Unit was designed to improve safety and efficiency in groundwater operations, and it’s rewarding to see Australian innovation delivering value for customers internationally.”
Bore pump handling has long been recognised as one of the more demanding tasks in groundwater management.
Pumps can be heavy, bores can be deep, and site conditions are often remote and unpredictable.
Traditional methods typically rely on significant manual involvement, which increases exposure to hazards and can lead to extended downtime when maintenance is required.
By reducing the need for manual intervention, the IR Unit aims to lower the risk profile of these routine but critical tasks.
Operators benefit from a more controlled process for installing, servicing and recovering pumps, which supports both workforce safety and operational continuity.
The Bore Installation and Removal Unit forms part of UON’s broader water infrastructure offering.
That range supports mining, industrial and community water applications across Australia and, increasingly, in international markets.
The Chilean delivery highlights the growing appetite among operators for equipment that has been designed with real-world field conditions in mind.
Mining regions in particular depend on reliable access to groundwater, and any improvement in how pumps are installed and maintained can deliver meaningful benefits across a site.
The deployment highlights growing demand for solutions that help operators improve safety outcomes, increase equipment reliability and reduce maintenance complexity in critical groundwater infrastructure.
As industries around the world continue to place greater emphasis on workforce safety and efficient operations, technologies that address both priorities are expected to attract increasing attention.
With the successful delivery and training now complete, Bombas de Pozo is positioned to put the IR Unit to work in its groundwater operations, while UON continues to build its presence in international markets through practical, Australian-engineered innovation.
