Scott Expands Mining Automation

16/06/2026 08:30 NZST, MKTUPDTE

Scott Technology Expands Mining Automation to Commercial Laboratory Market

Auckland, NZ – [16 June 2026] – Scott Technology (NZX:SCT) has secured a major contract to deliver an Automated Modular Solution (AMS) crush cell for one of the world's largest testing, inspection and certification providers, marking its first deployment of this new technology into a large-scale commercial minerals laboratory.

The contract extends Scott's Rocklabs AMS platform beyond on-site mine applications into the broader testing services market, a significant step in the platform's commercial expansion. As minerals testing providers invest in larger, more automated laboratory models, Scott's modular approach offers a flexible, repeatable solution that can be deployed efficiently and expanded over time.

The Rocklabs AMS is designed to positively disrupt mine and commercial laboratory sample preparation, delivering significantly improved sample throughput, quality and lab safety. This deployment will support upstream sample preparation workflows associated with advanced minerals testing technologies, including Photon Assay, where consistent sample handling is critical to analytical outcomes. This represents Scott's Leading-Edge Technology pillar in action - a core driver of the company's Destination 2030 growth strategy, built on deep market understanding and a clear view of where the industry is heading.

“The commercial laboratory sector represents a deliberate expansion of our mining automation platform, and this contract is an important proof point," said Mike Christman, CEO of Scott Technology. "With a strategic focus on Customer First and Leading-Edge Technology, we are deepening relationships with global-scale customers, extending our Rocklabs portfolio into new operating environments, and building a foundation for longer-term product lifecycle opportunities - all core to our Destination 2030 growth strategy."

The system is expected to be delivered during FY26, with a pathway for future expansion subject to operational performance.

Business Momentum

Scott's Destination 2030 growth strategy targets $530 million in revenue by 2030, and this contract adds to the already strong run of new business that is building toward that goal. Following Half Year results, the company reported a forward work uplift of 8% to NZ$177m and revenue growth of 5% to $128m, with strong contract wins across all of Scott's Domains.

New contracts announced in H1 included a second LEAP lamb processing system with a large Australian company, an Appliance contract with a global manufacturer of whiteware goods in the USA, and several multimillion Materials Handling & Logistics contracts across Europe, USA and Australia.

H1 momentum saw the Mining Domain deliver 9% revenue growth to $26m, driven by record standard equipment sales with a net margin of 37% (up two percentage points on pcp). Service made up 30% of revenue (up four percentage points) - reflecting a dedicated focus on growing lifecycle services, with the Domain winning new Service Level Agreements with key customers and expanding its service teams across USA and Canada.

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