MacLean Engineering
MacLean Engineering is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of custom mobile equipment for underground and surface mining, serving global enterprise operators with battery-electric vehicles, remote control systems, and a 50-year service network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1973
- HeadquartersCollingwood, Canada
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MacLean Engineering does
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited, founded in 1973 in Collingwood, Ontario, is a privately held, family-controlled manufacturer of mobile equipment for underground and, more recently, surface mining. The company designs, engineers, and builds a unit-of-one custom product line spanning roof bolters and scalers, utility vehicles, secondary reduction equipment, shotcrete and concrete transport, explosive charging systems, and battery-electric variants under its EV Series (launched 2015, with 100+ units deployed and 500,000+ operating hours logged). Its technology stack includes IQ Series remote control systems and MacLean Telemetry for fleet monitoring and predictive maintenance, and it has extended BEV expertise into surface mining with the GR8 EV Grader (2026) launched under its new Surface Mining Vehicle Division.
The company serves enterprise mining operators globally through wholly-owned branches and dealers across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia, and has a customer base that includes Agnico Eagle/New Afton, Barrick (Kibali), Palabora Mining, Fortescue, and Trans Ed LRT. Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales of custom-configured mining equipment (quote-based pricing with 20% non-refundable deposits on order) plus an aftermarket stream of parts, field service, components repair/exchange, and the MacLean Rebuilds program that extends equipment lifecycle to 15+ years. Manufacturing is anchored in Ontario (500,000+ sq. ft. across Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, and newly acquired North Bay) and Querétaro, Mexico (expanded April 2026), with sales-led enterprise field sales and participation in major industry trade shows (MINExpo, PDAC, CIM, PERUMIN).
MacLean Engineering firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MacLean Engineering
- Legal name
- MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited
- Website
- https://macleanengineering.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1973
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- MacLean Engineering is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of custom mobile equipment for underground and surface mining, serving global enterprise operators with battery-electric vehicles, remote control systems, and a 50-year service network.
- Ownership category
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MacLean Engineering industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems) (IMAKANAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems (IMAKANAK), Mobile Power, Electrification & Energy Systems (Generators, Substations, Battery/Hydrogen, Trolley Assist) (IMAKANAJ), Surface Mining Equipment (Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, Dozers) (IMAKANAA)
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Where MacLean Engineering is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Collingwood
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
MacLean Engineering business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Mining Equipment Sales: Direct sales of mobile mining equipment including underground support vehicles (bolters, scalers, utility vehicles, shotcrete systems), surface mining vehicles (GR8 EV Grader), and custom solutions. Equipment sales supported by aftermarket parts, service, and rebuild programs. Revenue generated from new equipment purchases, replacement parts, and full rebuild services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom mining equipment with quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
MacLean Engineering product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MacLean Engineering designs and manufactures mobile mining equipment for underground and surface mining operations, including roof bolters, scalers, utility vehicles, secondary reduction rigs, shotcrete and concrete transport systems, explosive chargers, attachments, and the ML5 Multi-Lift MEWP, along with the GR8 EV battery-electric surface grader. The company delivers both diesel and battery-electric variants, supports custom 'unit-of-one' configurations, and provides full aftermarket service, parts, and rebuild programs through wholly-owned branches and dealer partners.
Product overview
MacLean Engineering is a manufacturer of mobile equipment for underground and surface mining, offering a comprehensive product portfolio across multiple divisions. The company's Underground Mining division provides ground support equipment (roof bolters, scalers), ore flow solutions (secondary reduction), utility vehicles, and shotcrete/concrete transport systems. The Surface Mining Vehicle division, launched in 2025, focuses on battery-electric graders (GR8 EV Grader) for surface mining decarbonization. Core technology offerings include battery-electric vehicle (BEV) variants under the EV Series, remote control systems (IQ Series), and telemetry systems for fleet monitoring. The company differentiates through unit-of-one custom manufacturing expertise, a global service and support network, and a decade of BEV experience with over 100 units deployed and 500,000+ operating hours logged. Additional services include equipment rebuilds and stock unit programs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EV Series: Battery-electric vehicle product line for underground mining equipment, launched in 2015.
- Surface Mining Vehicle Division (SMV)
- HazPak
- MacLean Academy
- MacLean Rebuilds
Products and services
- Roof Bolters and Scalers Mobile underground mining equipment for ground support installation and scaling, including scissor bolters, single-boom and multi-boom roof bolters, and scaler attachments used for rock reinforcement and material removal in underground mines.
- Utility Vehicles Versatile support vehicles for underground mining including boom trucks, scissor trucks, material handlers, and personnel carriers, available in both diesel and battery-electric (BEV) variants.
- Secondary Reduction Equipment Equipment for secondary breaking and ore flow management, including medium reach rigs designed to eliminate ore flow blockages and release trapped reserves safely above draw point brows in underground cave operations.
- Shotcrete and Concrete Transport TM3 Transmixers and shotcrete sprayers for underground concrete application and transport, used in tunneling and underground construction applications.
- Explosive Charging Equipment Equipment for explosive charging in mining operations, supporting drill-and-blast activities in underground environments.
- Attachments and Quick Couplers Quick coupler attachments and interchangeable tool options for utility vehicles, including baskets for elevated work platforms and various tool attachments for different mining applications.
- GR8 EV Surface Grader Battery-electric surface mining vehicle grader with an 18-foot blade, engineered for mining pit operations. The inaugural product of MacLean's Surface Mining Vehicle Division, designed to support mining companies' decarbonization strategies and powered by the Fortescue Zero battery system for Western Australia operations.
- ML5 Multi-Lift MEWP Purpose-built Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) for underground mining, featuring in-basket controls, a two-person cab, Remote Drive System (RDS), plus/minus 30 degree boom slew, quick coupler, and certification to Australian, ISO, and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards; available in diesel and battery-electric variants with onboard and offboard charging.
- EV Series Battery-Electric Underground Vehicles Full-fleet line of battery-electric underground mining vehicles including bolters, boom trucks, shotcrete sprayers, and other support vehicles, with 100+ units sold and 500,000+ operating hours logged. Features zero diesel emissions, reduced heat and noise, and lower ventilation requirements.
- MacLean Rebuilds Service Full rebuild services for MacLean mining vehicles, including audit, teardown, repair, partial or complete reconstruction, and testing; available at service branches in Sudbury, Val d'Or, Mexico, South Africa, and Australia to extend the lifecycle of mobile mining fleets.
- Custom Mining Equipment Solutions Unit-of-one manufacturing service providing custom-designed mobile mining equipment solutions tailored to specific mine-site requirements and operational needs, supported by training, parts, and field support.
- Stock Units Pre-configured standard mining equipment units available for faster delivery compared to custom-built solutions, providing shorter lead times for common configurations.
Quantifiable outcome
- 25% reduction in workplace incidents when using robotics/automation in mining (industry benchmark from source data)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use MacLean Engineering
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
MacLean Engineering technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
MacLean Engineering partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Northern Construction AcademyminorPartnership announced March 26, 2026 to advance battery grader development. Collaboration focused on further developing battery electric grader technology for mining applications.
- SikacoreStrategic collaboration announced June 4, 2025 focused on underground mining and civil construction markets. Combines MacLean's shotcrete spraying equipment with Sika's construction chemicals (concrete admixtures, shotcrete accelerators, grouting, anchoring solutions). Aims to deliver integrated systems for enhanced safety, efficiency, and sustainability in underground construction.
- FortescuecorePartnership announced at MINExpo 2024 to deliver a fleet of 30 GR8 EV battery electric graders for Fortescue's Western Australia iron ore operations. First EV grader expected in 2026, with full fleet operational by 2029. Equipment powered by Fortescue Zero battery system. Supports Fortescue's Real Zero 2030 decarbonization initiative. MacLean committed to Fortescue's RealZero2040 initiative.
- Bell CanadaminorPartnership to advance next generation of mining operations in Canada with enhanced safety and sustainability. Collaboration announced 2024.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
MacLean Engineering competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Epiroc: Epiroc is a leading global manufacturer of underground and surface mining and infrastructure equipment, including a growing portfolio of battery-electric vehicles and automation systems. It directly competes with MacLean in underground drilling, loading, and support equipment while pursuing the same mining BEV transition.
- Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Sandvik Mining offers underground mining equipment, drill rigs, and automation solutions, and has acquired Artisan Vehicle Systems to accelerate its BEV mining truck lineup. It competes with MacLean across multiple underground equipment categories and is investing heavily in electrification.
- Normet: Normet specializes in underground mining equipment, including shotcrete, concrete transport, scaling, and utility vehicles, with a strong electric and BEV product portfolio. Its product range closely overlaps MacLean's roof bolting, shotcrete, and utility vehicle lines, making it one of the most comparable niche specialists.
- RDH Mining Equipment: RDH Mining Equipment manufactures underground mining support equipment, including loaders, scissor lifts, and utility vehicles, and is a known competitor in the same niche as MacLean's underground support fleet. It also offers battery-electric variants and serves many of the same gold and base-metal miners.
Broad incumbents
- Caterpillar (Mining): Caterpillar is a global incumbent in surface and underground mining equipment, including its Cat Mining line of loaders, trucks, and drills. While its focus skews larger and more surface-oriented than MacLean's, it competes in adjacent underground categories and is pursuing its own mining electrification roadmap.
- Komatsu (Mining): Komatsu is a major OEM of surface and underground mining equipment, including hard-rock and coal mining trucks, loaders, and drills. It competes broadly with MacLean and is investing in trolley-assist, hybrid, and BEV mining solutions through partnerships and acquisitions.
- Boart Longyear: Boart Longyear is a global provider of drilling services and equipment for mining and exploration, with a product line that includes underground production drills. While more drilling-focused, it overlaps with MacLean's underground customer base and serves many of the same mining operators.
Regional players
- Prairie Machine (part of Komatsu): Prairie Machine is a Canadian manufacturer of underground mining equipment, including bolters, scoop trams, and utility vehicles, now part of Komatsu. It is a direct niche competitor to MacLean in Canadian underground support equipment and overlaps in product lines.
Emerging players
- XCMG Group: XCMG is a large Chinese construction and mining equipment OEM that has been expanding its underground and surface mining equipment footprint globally. While primarily a broader infrastructure player, it represents an emerging competitive threat on price in mining markets where MacLean operates.
- Putzmeister (mining/concrete equipment): Putzmeister is a global manufacturer of concrete and shotcrete equipment used in mining and tunneling, overlapping with MacLean's TM3 Transmixers and shotcrete sprayer lines. It is a relevant adjacent competitor, particularly through its mining and tunneling product family.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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MacLean Engineering leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
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Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
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Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Frequently asked questions about MacLean Engineering
What does MacLean Engineering do?
MacLean Engineering designs and manufactures mobile mining equipment for underground and surface mining operations, including roof bolters, scalers, utility vehicles, secondary reduction rigs, shotcrete and concrete transport systems, explosive chargers, attachments, and the ML5 Multi-Lift MEWP, along with the GR8 EV battery-electric surface grader. The company delivers both diesel and battery-electric variants, supports custom 'unit-of-one' configurations, and provides full aftermarket service, parts, and rebuild programs through wholly-owned branches and dealer partners.
Is MacLean Engineering a public or private company?
MacLean Engineering is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was MacLean Engineering founded?
MacLean Engineering was founded in 1973. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is MacLean Engineering based?
MacLean Engineering is headquartered in Collingwood, Canada, in the North America region.
How does MacLean Engineering make money?
One revenue line is on record: mining Equipment Sales.
Who are MacLean Engineering's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Epiroc, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, Normet and RDH Mining Equipment. Broad incumbents are Caterpillar (Mining), Komatsu (Mining) and Boart Longyear. Prairie Machine (part of Komatsu) is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are XCMG Group and Putzmeister (mining/concrete equipment).
Does MacLean Engineering have an API?
No public API is recorded for MacLean Engineering.
What industry is MacLean Engineering in?
MacLean Engineering's product category is Mining Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAB, Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems), with a secondary code of IMAKANAK, Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems. Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3532.