Global insight.
Local presence.
We address our clients’ most difficult manufacturing and operational challenges by applying our bold thinking, industry insights, end-to-end services and global capability.
Established in 1980, EPCM is a global engineering, procurement and construction management firm.
We deliver single-source, life-cycle solutions that help clients gain and maintain a competitive advantage in their industries.
40+
Years in global
consulting experience
1,400,000
Permanent cathodes
in service globally
Fortune 500
Clients across
four continents
We are where you are
LOCATIONS
EPCM North America
- Oakville, Canada
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Delaware, USA
EPCM Europe
- Hollenstedt, Germany
- Wrocław, Poland
EPCM Asia
- Ahmedabad, India
EPCM South America
- Arequipa, Peru
Tecnologías COBRA
- Antofagasta, Chile
- Calama, Chile
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
EPCM Ltda
- Antofagasta, Chile
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
ANCOR TECMIN
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
They were able to customize their package to give us the true value engineering that we needed. This deviated from the more typical engineering firms that asked us to check a bunch of boxes. EPCM listened to us better.
North American Specialty Paint Manufacturer, Technical Manager
We are searching for innovative and driven people to make a difference.
Projects
- Innovation in Automated Anode Pressing: A Tailored Lug Press Solution
The client required an upgraded anode preparation process to improve resolve a reliability issue within its hydrometallurgical operation. The specific need was to replace an aging lug press system in immanent failure that had become a downtime risk, high maintenance, and mechanical challenges. - Innovation in Cathode Stripping Machine Manufacturing: A Custom Robotic System for a Comprehensive Automation Project
Our client, one of the world’s leading mining companies, operates across multiple continents and is constantly seeking to optimize its industrial processes. At its African operation, the company identified the need for a custom manufacturing solution for cathode stripping — a critical step in the production of high-purity copper.
News & Events
- Goodbye Sandblasting: EPCM’s High‑Precision Laser Metal Cleaning Now in NewfoundlandFrom shipyards and automotive manufacturers to heavy industry maintenance contractors, global clients are increasingly seeking faster, safer, and more sustainable alternatives to traditional surface cleaning methods. In response to this demand, EPCM has launched a new Laser Metal Re-Surfacing & Cleaning Service tailored to the marine, automotive, mechanical, and metal-processing sectors.
- EPCM Secures Prestigious Contract with Freeport-McMoRan to Advance El Paso Copper Refinery ModernizationEPCM has been awarded a significant contract by Freeport-McMoRan to supply 46,650 permanent cathodes to modernize their El Paso copper refinery in Texas, USA. This transformative project marks a pivotal shift from traditional copper starter sheets to state-of-the-art Permanent Cathode Technology.
- EPCM Group Announces Acquisition of ANCOR TECMIN, Expanding Capabilities in Electrorefining and Electrowinning Technologies for Non-ferrous MetalsWe are pleased to announce a significant development that enhances our ability to serve the base metal refining industry: EPCM Group has completed a acquisition of ANCOR TECMIN, a global leader based in Santiago, Chile.
- New EPCM manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad marks a major investment in IndiaContinuing to expand its international footprint, The EPCM Group is launching a new cathode manufacturing and maintenance center in Ahmedabad, India. EPCM’s expansion into Asia underscores its commitment to delivering global expertise with a local presence.
- COBRA: Celebrating 25 years of innovation and client successCommitted to exceptional, local service for its South American clients, The EPCM Group launched its Tecnologias COBRA division in 1998.
- Codelco awards EPCM Group 2nd tankhouse automation maintenance Tecnologias COBRA (an EPCM Company) has been awarded a four-year contract to provide specialized service expertise in electro-refining and process control for Codelco’s Chuquicamata Division. This project comes on the heels of EPCM Group’s proven success in automating manual operations at global mines such as Codelco’s Radomiro Tomic and Antofagasta Minerals’ Zaldivar.
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🔩 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀? 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽.
Many of our clients face challenges sourcing 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲, 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 — but we’re here to help.
Whether it’s a 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁, send us a photo and a brief description of what you need.
Our team will review it and reach out with a 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to get your operation back up and running.
📧 info@epcm.com
𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.
𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨, 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠.
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#SpareParts #IndustrialSupply #CriticalInventory #EPCM #EngineeringSolutions #Automation
Dec 17
🔧 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
We’re sharing a look at the APM Lug Press — a custom-engineered solution designed to enhance reliability, precision, and performance in anode preparation processes.
This system integrates high-accuracy lug forming, modular brownfield adaptability, and fully tested electrical and hydraulic assemblies to ensure consistent operation and long-term durability.
With Industry 4.0 readiness and optimized maintenance access, the APM Lug Press supports safer, more efficient, and more predictable production environments.
🎥 Watch the highlights in the video.
📩 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗Bio + Contact us
or info@epcm.com
🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: 🔗Bio + Projects
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🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#Engineering #Automation #Manufacturing #Hydrometallurgy #APM #Innovation #IndustrialDesign #FAT #ProcessImprovement #EPCM
Dec 12
🟧 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱
Have a cathode you’re embarrassed to show? It might just win you a free refurbishment!
Submit a photo of your most damaged cathode.
🏆 The winner will receive 𝟱𝟬 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁
📅 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: December 10, 2025 – January 10, 2026
📣 Winner announced: January 12, 2026
📌 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀:
•Submit front and side photos.
•Include a short description of its condition.
•All freight/shipping to and from our facility is the participant’s responsibility.
•Use “The Most Damaged Cathode” as the subject line of your email entry.
👉 Submit your entry to info@epcm.com
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰e🔹
#Cathodes #Refurbishment #Mining #Copper #EPCM
Dec 9
🔦 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲!
Fast, safe, and eco-friendly surface cleaning for industrial components. Discover applications, benefits, and real results on our 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗯 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲.
🌐 Visit the Laser Metal Cleaning page: 🔗Bio + Services + Laser Metal Cleaning
📧 For quotes: lasercleaning@epcm.com
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#LaserMetalCleaning #SurfaceCleaning #EPCMGroup #Industry40 #PrecisionCleaning
Dec 3
🔧 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 & 𝗡𝗶-𝗖𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
We are proud to have participated in 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, where the global metallurgical community gathered for 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 & 𝗡𝗶-𝗖𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, two of the most influential technical forums in the industry.
Our presence was strengthened not only by 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, but also by our Latin American divisions 𝗖𝗢𝗕𝗥𝗔 & 𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗠𝗜𝗡, reflecting the global reach & integrated capabilities of our organization.
Throughout the event, our team actively:
✔️ Presented technical papers on extractive metallurgy, automation, electrowinning, & tankhouse optimization
✔️ Joined discussions on innovation, sustainability, & operational excellence
✔️ Participated in technical sessions & networking activities
✔️ Strengthened relationships with clients, partners, & leaders across the copper, nickel, & cobalt value chains
Being presenters marks an important milestone for us.�It reinforces our commitment to delivering global insight with local presence & highlights the value we bring to our clients through engineering excellence, advanced automation, & high-impact industrial solutions.
✨ 𝗔 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲:
* Dr. Ole Wagner – General Manager Europe, EPCM
* Adam Loder – Business Development & Sales Manager, EPCM
* Belén Núñez Rodríguez – Project Management Manager, EPCM & Tecnologías COBRA
* Victor M. Vidaurre – CEO, ANCOR TECMIN
* Mauricio Perretta C. – Commercial Manager, ANCOR TECMIN
Their leadership, technical expertise, & dedication were key to showcasing our capabilities & strengthening EPCM’s global footprint.
We thank everyone who attended our sessions & contributed to meaningful conversations about the future of extractive metallurgy. We look forward to continuing to support our clients & partners with innovative, scalable, & sustainable solutions.
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🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
Nov 28
✨ 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 & 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
Our industrial laser cleaning service restores complex components and surfaces with precision, preserving materials and eliminating waste.
The results speak for themselves: clean, safe, and ready for production or further processing.
If you want to achieve the same results for your operations, contact us today.
📧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗Bio + Contact us
📈 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱: 🔗Bio + Services + Laser Metal Cleaning
🎥 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼: 🔗Bio + Services + Laser Metal Cleaning
👉 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: 🔗Bio + Resources
🌐 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: 🔗Bio
📸 Send us a photo of your project for a free quote today!
LaserCleaning@epcm.com
Available now at our Paradise, NL facility.
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#LaserMetalCleaning #PrecisionCleaning #IndustrialCleaning #EPCMGroup #Industry40 #MarineIndustry #AutomotiveSolutions
Nov 25
🔧 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻. 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀. 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
In our latest blog post, we explore how we developed a tailored 𝗔𝗣𝗠 𝗟𝘂𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 solution for one of North America’s leading copper refineries.
👷🏻♂️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: replacing equipment facing imminent failure.
💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: fully customized engineering to fit an existing layout, FAT-tested, with an industrial-grade electrical panel and integrated hydraulic system.
💸 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹? 𝗪𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁.
🔗 This solution provides a more robust, reliable replacement for this 36 year old machine.
📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👉 🔗Bio + Projects
✉️ Curious about solutions to replace unreliable aging equipment?
Contact us at 🔗Bio + Contact us
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🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#Automation #MiningSolutions #EngineeringExcellence #BrownfieldIntegration #APM #EPCM #CopperRefining #LugPress #Innovation #Industry40
Nov 21
🔧 𝗙𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 –𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Our team successfully conducted 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 (𝗙𝗔𝗧) to verify the performance, accuracy, and safety of the new automated welding system.
During these tests, welding sequences, robotic integration, operational parameter calibration, and component handling efficiency were validated.
Each adjustment and validation reflects 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠’𝘀 commitment to technical excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement at every stage of the process.
📩 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🔗Bio + Contact us
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🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#FAT #Automation #Engineering #Welding #EPCM #Innovation #FactoryAcceptanceTest #Manufacturing
Nov 19
